5 things to know for June 1: White House, Covid-19, voting laws, Israel, climate
Rabbit, rabbit! It’s a new month, which means a brand new chance to make your own luck. Why do we say rabbit rabbit, anyway? Here’s what…
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Sinéad O’Connor revisits Pope picture ‘SNL’ controversy
Sinéad O’Connor reportedly is explaining why she infamously ripped up a photo of Pope John Paul II during a 1992 performance on…
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House Democrats are still pursuing Trump’s tax returns but Biden administration may not play ball
After notching recent wins in their long hunt for material to help bring legal accountability to former President Donald Trump, congressional…
Continue ReadingTheir relationships were tested during the pandemic. Now, they are debating if they are worth saving
There’s no doubt that relationships were tested during the pandemic, as many people limited social interactions and worked remotely. But how…
Continue Reading New Mexico congressional race tests effectiveness of GOP’s attacks on police reform proposals
A special congressional election in New Mexico on Tuesday poses an early test of whether Republicans’ strategy of latching Democratic…
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Half of the US is partially vaccinated, but experts say more work is needed to make the next holiday gathering safer
As the US celebrated Memorial Day, health experts celebrated that more than half of the population was at least partially vaccinated — but…
Continue ReadingA California sheriff’s deputy has died after being shot in the line of duty
A 17-year veteran of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department in California has died after being shot in the line of duty Monday, the…
Continue Reading Half of the US is partially vaccinated, but experts say more is needed to make the next holiday gathering safer
As the US celebrated Memorial Day, health experts celebrated that more than half of the population was at least partially vaccinated — but…
Continue ReadingMore than 150 children are missing in latest Nigeria kidnapping raid
Students from an Islamic school in the north-central Nigerian state of Niger were indiscriminately shot and abducted Sunday by a group of…
Continue ReadingThe biggest IPO ever in the Philippines is from an instant noodle company
Monde Nissin has made stock market history as it works to get more people to eat its noodles and fake chicken. The maker of Lucky Me! instant…
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Vaccinated Americans are celebrating the 1st big holiday safely without masks. But for some, returning to normal is not so easy
For the first time in over a year, millions of Americans are gathering for a major holiday without masks or physical distancing — safely. But…
Continue ReadingFrance and Germany ‘seeking full clarity’ from US and Denmark on spying report
France and Germany are “seeking full clarity” on a report claiming that one of Denmark’s intelligence agencies helped the United…
Continue ReadingA missing hiker has been found dead after an apparent fall near Telluride, Colorado
Rescuers searching for a missing hiker in Colorado found him dead after an apparent fall Monday, officials said. The San Miguel County…
Continue ReadingKrispy Kreme has given away over 1.5 million doughnuts to vaccinated people
Vaccinated people are taking Krispy Kreme up on its free doughnuts offer. In March, the chain announced a special promotion for Americans who have…
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Brazil in ‘negotiations’ to host Copa América — just 13 days before start date
Brazil has cautioned that it is still in “negotiations” with South America’s Football Confederation, CONMEBOL, and the Brazilian…
Continue ReadingChristian diet guru and ‘Tarzan’ actor are among 7 presumed dead in plane crash near Nashville
Search crews have recovered human remains, two engines and part of a plane that crashed into a Tennessee lake Saturday, killing all seven people…
Continue ReadingBelgium recalls ambassador to South Korea after his wife is filmed slapping a shop assistant
Belgium is recalling its ambassador to South Korea following an incident in which his wife was recorded striking a woman in Seoul. In a statement…
Continue ReadingEchoing QAnon forums, Michael Flynn appears to suggest a Myanmar-style coup should happen in the United States
Michael Flynn, former President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, appeared to endorse a Myanmar-style coup in the United States…
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Latino Community Association attracts a crowd for vaccinations
With live mariachi music and free tacos, the Latino Community Association turned its vaccination clinic in Redmond on Sunday into a festive occasion…
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WHO’s new naming system for coronavirus variants uses Greek alphabet
The World Health Organization said on Monday that it has assigned new “labels” to key coronavirus variants so the public can refer to…
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