Taliban agree to new polio vaccination across Afghanistan
By RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — U.N. agencies say Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have agreed to a nationwide polio…
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Biden’s climate targets are possible without clean energy program, but will need tax credits and regulations
By Ella Nilsen, CNN Even if Democrats’ cornerstone climate policy — a clean electricity program — is stripped out of their budget…
Continue Reading‘Squid Game’ Halloween costumes are topping internet searches
By Leah Asmelash, CNN It looks like outfits inspired by Netflix’s “Squid Game” are sure to make an appearance at Halloween parties…
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 and pregnancy: Women regret not getting the vaccine
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) — Two women from Georgia and Alabama who contracted COVID-19 during their pregnancies are…
Continue ReadingBill Gates was told to stop ‘inappropriate’ emails with Microsoft employee in 2008, report says
By Clare Duffy, CNN Business Years before Microsoft’s board investigated a romantic relationship that founder Bill Gates had with an employee,…
Continue ReadingBig Virginia abortion test: Can it energize Democratic base?
By WILL WEISSERT and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press HENRICO, Va. (AP) — Terry McAuliffe has tried to use GOP threats to abortion rights to…
Continue ReadingTeenage girl dead from counterfeit prescription pills; 2 arrested
By Shain Bergan, Nick Sloan Click here for updates on this story CHILLICOTHE, Missouri (KCTV) — Chillicothe police have…
Continue ReadingNew police program cleans up homelessness and crime in parks
By Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Just six months ago illegal activity and…
Continue Reading‘He died in my arms.’ Twelve months on, a mother’s agonizing wait to find out why her son died at Lekki toll gate
By Stephanie Busari, CNN When Adesola heard about the shooting at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos on October 20, 2020, she immediately thought of her…
Continue ReadingBrowns’ Mayfield expects to play again with shoulder injury
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield wants to tough it out. Mayfield said he expects to play…
Continue Reading76ers boot Simmons from practice, suspend him for 1 game
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Ben Simmons has been kicked out of practice and suspended by the Philadelphia 76ers for their…
Continue ReadingInmates learn skills by growing food for food bank
By Ryan Breslin Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — At the Davidson County Detention…
Continue ReadingPolice shooting looms over Emanuel in confirmation battle
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The fatal police shooting of a Black teen in Chicago seven years ago is looming large over the…
Continue ReadingAt least 27 people killed after torrential rain in India’s Kerala state triggers landslides and floods
By Rhea Mogul, Swati Gupta and Manveena Suri, CNN At least 27 people have been killed after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides in southern…
Continue ReadingCouple out $17K after alleged handyman never finished job
By Caresse Jackman Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Midstate couple who wants to…
Continue ReadingUSOPC says it is trying to help Humphries’ Olympic quest
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee says it is trying to help world champion bobsledder Kaillie Humphries…
Continue ReadingChief: Police fatally shot Florida teen pointing air rifle
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Authorities in Florida say police fatally shot a Florida teenager who pointed what turned out to be an air rifle at…
Continue ReadingGrambling students talk about safety after 2 fatal campus shootings
By T W Starr Click here for updates on this story GRAMBLING, Louisiana (KTBS) — A quiet day on the campus of Grambling…
Continue ReadingIdaho baby has been on 45 flights and makes $1,000 a month as a social media influencer
By Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com Click here for updates on this story IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — He…
Continue ReadingIsrael gives legal status to 4K in gesture to Palestinians
By JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel says it will grant legal residency to 4,000 Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank…
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