Putin gives Pope birthday call, praises his global role
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has called Pope Francis to congratulate him on his 85th birthday, praising the pontiff’s efforts…
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AP photographer beaten by Israeli police in east Jerusalem
By JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — An Associated Press photographer has been pushed and beaten by Israeli police in an unprovoked…
Continue ReadingTikTok posts referencing violence raise anxiety at schools
By KANTELE FRANKO and MATT O’BRIEN Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Some parents kept their children home, police stepped up patrols…
Continue ReadingTikTok posts referencing violence raise anxiety at schools
By KANTELE FRANKO and MATT O’BRIEN Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Some parents kept their children home, police stepped up patrols…
Continue ReadingRare Rocky Mountain insects will need snowfields to survive
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Federal wildlife officials say two species of rare, winged insects in the Rocky Mountains will need several thousand acres of…
Continue ReadingStaff at Tacoma psychiatric hospital vote to unionize
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Employees at a troubled Tacoma psychiatric hospital have voted to unionize. The News Tribune reports that workers at Wellfound…
Continue ReadingLabor board certifies first union at a US Starbucks store
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The National Labor Relations Board has confirmed a vote to form a union at a Starbucks…
Continue ReadingLabor board certifies first union at a US Starbucks store
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The National Labor Relations Board has confirmed a vote to form a union at a Starbucks…
Continue ReadingHerschel Walker campaign deletes a false claim saying the Republican candidate for Senate graduated from college
By Rachel Janfaza, CNN Herschel Walker’s campaign for Senate removed a false claim — which inaccurately said the Republican candidate…
Continue ReadingPfizer tests extra COVID shot for kids under 5 in setback
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer Pfizer is testing an extra dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for babies and preschoolers after preliminary research…
Continue ReadingPfizer tests extra COVID shot for kids under 5 in setback
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer Pfizer is testing an extra dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for babies and preschoolers after preliminary research…
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Furry Friends: Three brother kittens need a new home
Young brothers Mikey, Nicky and Will were found as strays this week and are waiting at BrightSide Animal Center in…
Continue Reading‘This battle is not over:’ Biden pledges to ‘keep up the fight’ on voting rights as Republicans block legislation
WACH, POOL, CNN By Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Friday pledged to “keep up the fight” to pass voting rights legislation that…
Continue ReadingFTC considers drafting new regulations on data and algorithms to protect consumer privacy and civil rights
By Brian Fung, CNN Business The Federal Trade Commission says it’s considering drafting new rules for US businesses that would more strongly…
Continue ReadingBoxer Frank Gore open to becoming NFL running back again
By The Associated Press Frank Gore is open to returning to the NFL for a Super Bowl run after he makes his boxing debut. The five-time Pro Bowl…
Continue ReadingNew England shrimp fishery to stay shuttered as waters warm
By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — New England’s commercial shrimp fishery will remain shuttered because of concerns…
Continue ReadingNew England shrimp fishery to stay shuttered as waters warm
By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — New England’s commercial shrimp fishery will remain shuttered because of concerns…
Continue Reading‘Devastation’: Month after floods, slow return to normal
SUMAS, Wash. (AP) — Over a month has passed since flooding inundated northwest Washington’s Whatcom County that caused some $50 million in…
Continue ReadingSW Washington school superintendent fired amid investigation
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — The Evergreen School Board in Vancouver, Washington has fired superintendent Mike Merlino after placing him on paid leave…
Continue ReadingSW Washington school superintendent fired amid investigation
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — The Evergreen School Board in Vancouver, Washington has fired superintendent Mike Merlino after placing him on paid leave…
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