Meet Olaf Scholz, the man set to replace Angela Merkel as Germany’s next chancellor
CNN By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Olaf Scholz has some big shoes to fill. The German Finance Minister will be sworn in as German chancellor next month,…
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SPD narrowly wins German election against Merkel’s CDU but uncertainty remains over next leader
By Sugam Pokharel, Jennifer Deaton, Helen Regan, Frederik Pleitgen and Ivana Kottasová, CNN Germany’s left-leaning Social Democratic Party…
Continue ReadingFamily raises money for adoption with yard sale
By Drew Gardner Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — A Fern Creek family got a big boost…
Continue ReadingIn the Elizabeth Holmes criminal case, her relationship with the media is also on trial
By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business For a time, Elizabeth Holmes was a media darling. The college dropout who started her blood-testing…
Continue ReadingOregon Legislature OKs new political boundaries
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Despite a threat to block new political maps Republican state lawmakers…
Continue ReadingK-State at crossroads after troubling loss to Oklahoma State
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State is at a crossroads just four games into the season. They’re unsettled…
Continue ReadingFlorida man accused of killing girlfriend, attacking deputy
BARTOW, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend after he confessed to his mother and she…
Continue ReadingPoland seeks to extend state of emergency on Belarus border
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s interior minister says he will seek an extension of the state of emergency in force along the border with Belarus.…
Continue ReadingDam demolition benefits endangered salmon
By Phil Gomez Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, California (KSBW) — The removal of a century-old dam in…
Continue Reading38 dead rabbits found in home, woman charged
By Abbie Petersen Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — One woman is charged after dozens of…
Continue Reading3 dismembered bodies found in burning Texas dumpster
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Police are investigating after three dismembered bodies were discovered last week in a dumpster that had been set afire in…
Continue ReadingNonprofit gives nearly 20k toys to the children
By Erin Heft Click here for updates on this story SOMERSET, California (KCRA) — Nearly 20,000 toys were passed out to…
Continue ReadingChiefs’ Reid released from hospital, plans to see team soon
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid was released from the hospital Monday after he felt ill and was…
Continue ReadingIllinois man wins marathon after 2 leaders take wrong route
MOLINE, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois man unexpectedly won the Quad Cities Marathon this weekend when the two Kenyan runners who had far outpaced him…
Continue ReadingIllinois man wins marathon after 2 leaders take wrong route
MOLINE, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois man unexpectedly won the Quad Cities Marathon this weekend when the two Kenyan runners who had far outpaced him…
Continue ReadingRep. Karen Bass announces bid for Los Angeles mayoral race
By Devan Cole and Alex Rogers, CNN California Democratic Rep. Karen Bass announced Monday that she’s running for mayor of Los Angeles next…
Continue ReadingUS-Russia set 2nd round of strategic talks under Biden admin
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Russia will hold their second round of strategic talks later this week…
Continue ReadingAggressive river otters attack people, dogs in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Residents of Alaska’s largest city often contend with bears and moose, but state officials are warning of another wild…
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Lake Billy Chinook eyed as possible solution to Jefferson County farmers’ water crisis
After several years of continual drought, it’s getting more and more difficult for Jefferson County farmers to harvest their crops. The North Unit…
Continue ReadingRare fossil of 25-million-year-old eagle that hunted koalas found in South Australia
By Rhea Mogul, CNN Scientists have confirmed the discovery of a nearly complete fossil of a 25-million-year-old eagle that once flew over South…
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