Kahl nomination to advance to Senate floor after Manchin supports imperiled pick
Colin Kahl’s nomination to be Pentagon policy chief is on track to advance to the Senate floor after West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin…
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Tech CEO explains why he hired Prince Harry
Prince Harry has found a new gig: The Duke of Sussex joined a startup called BetterUp as chief impact officer, which provides mental health services…
Continue Reading‘Glee’ cast will reunite to honor LGBTQ teens at the GLAAD Media Awards
The cast of “Glee” will reunite in honor of LGBTQ+ teens at the upcoming 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. Demi Lovato will introduce them,…
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Steve Kerr calls for tougher gun control measures following Boulder shooting
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has called for stronger gun control measures in the United States following this week’s mass…
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A top health official warned relaxing Covid-19 measures threatens progress. A day later, more states said they were easing restrictions
A top health official warned the US could see an “avoidable” Covid-19 surge if Americans let up on mitigation measures now. A day later,…
Continue ReadingGerman Catholic clergy rebel against Vatican over same-sex unions
German Catholic theologians and clergy have mobilized against a recent ruling from the Vatican that said the Catholic Church would not bless same-sex…
Continue ReadingElk population continues to grow slow & steady, 20 years after reintroduction into Smokies
Click here for updates on this story GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK, North Carolina (WLOS) — It’s been 20 years…
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Sidney Powell’s ridiculous defense in big lie case
Sidney Powell, the former Trump lawyer who famously threatened to “release the Kraken” in her quest to overturn the results of the 2020…
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Council on Aging of Central Oregon expands leadership team
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Wednesday that it has expanded its staff leadership in two key areas as it prepares to meet the…
Continue ReadingMore snow on the way
6-12″ of fresh snow over the next 24-36…
Continue ReadingAP journalist released from detention in Myanmar
Associated Press journalist Thein Zaw has been released from detention in Myanmar three weeks after he was arrested for covering a protest against…
Continue ReadingThis Bill Gates-backed startup will soon help power a giant mine
Heliogen, the Bill Gates-backed clean energy startup, is bringing its field of mirrors to the Mojave Desert. In a bid to bring carbon-free power to…
Continue ReadingHow Shamus Goss transformed from convict to verified rapper, Shay Bxxgie
Click here for updates on this story GWINNETT COUNTY, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — Gwinnett County native Shamus…
Continue ReadingOakland will give low-income families of color $500 per month, no strings attached
Low-income families of color in Oakland, California, could receive some extra financial assistance over the next year and a half. Oakland Mayor Libby…
Continue Reading Republicans and Democrats have found one thing they can all rally around: Curbing China’s influence
A bipartisan group of senators is pushing to pass legislation as soon as next month to try to rein in China’s economic influence on the United…
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Chance of rain/snow
GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… The advance of a cold, wet system has already clouded our skies and it is likely to bring rain showers as early…
Continue ReadingPolice suspect foul play after 8-year-old boy killed in possible drowning at hotel
Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KTRK) — A mother and her boyfriend are being questioned after an…
Continue ReadingBuy-back schemes and stricter gun laws: How other countries responded to mass shootings
Monday’s mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado is the latest tragedy to plague the United States’ tragic record on gun killings —…
Continue ReadingGet ready to see more films like ‘Cruella’ on Disney+
Even as the pandemic pummeled its businesses, Disney managed to eke out a blockbuster success with its streaming service, Disney+. But to keep those…
Continue ReadingBethenny Frankel is engaged to Paul Bernon
Bethenny Frankel is engaged. “The Real Housewives of New York” star is set to wed Paul Bernon, an entrepreneur based in New York,…
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