2 people were struck by lightning outside a spring training game in Florida
By Tina Burnside, CNN Two people were rushed to the hospital after being struck by lightning Saturday while leaving a New York Yankees spring…
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Drug shortages persist in Russia after start of Ukraine war
By The Associated Press Shortages of some vital drugs have appeared in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 and have persisted throughout…
Continue Reading French far-right leader Le Pen softens image for election
By ELAINE GANLEY Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French nationalist Marine Le Pen has softened her rhetoric and her image as she tries to unseat…
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Estelle Harris, known for role on ‘Seinfeld,’ has died at 93
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Estelle Harris, the actress known for playing George Costanza’s mother on “Seinfeld,” died Saturday, her…
Continue Reading Jon Batiste tops Grammys; Silk Sonic soars, Rodrigo crowned
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jon Batiste won album of the year honors for “We Are” at the Grammy Awards on…
Continue Reading This Kentucky hotel invites guests to bring their houseplants
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Guests at a Kentucky hotel won’t have to worry about who’s watering their plants while they’re away on…
Continue Reading Witnesses: Explosion in Afghan capital wounds at least 15
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Witnesses say an explosion in the center of the Afghan capital of Kabul wounded at least 15 people. It wasn’t…
Continue Reading Pope prays for end to ‘sacrilegious’ war, refugee welcome
By NICOLE WINFIELD and LUIGI NAVARRA Associated Press VALLETTA, Malta (AP) — Pope Francis is praying for an end to the “sacrilegious” war in…
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‘SNL’ uses its version of ‘Fox and Friends’ to recap the week’s headlines, including Ginni Thomas’ text messages and the Will Smith slap
By Kelly McCleary, CNN “Saturday Night Live” tackled some of the week’s biggest headlines on its version of “Fox and…
Continue Reading Secret intelligence has unusually public role in Ukraine war
By JILL LAWLESS and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Secret intelligence is playing an unusually public role in the war in Ukraine.…
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Staley pushes prospect pipeline in aim to diversify coaching
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Women’s college basketball has largely been shaped by legacy coaches like…
Continue Reading In war-torn Syria, a charity offers hope to kids with cancer
By OMAR SANADIKI Associated Press DAMASCUS, SYria (AP) — The beds fill up fast at a hospital ward in Syria’s capital operated by BASMA, a…
Continue Reading Jersey Zoo welcomes birth of endangered black lion tamarin
By Zoe Sottile, CNN An endangered black lion tamarin has been born at the Jersey Zoo. The zoo celebrated the rare monkey’s birth on Twitter,…
Continue Reading Walker breaks tie late in 3rd, Blues beat Flames 6-4
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Robert Thomas scored for the third straight game and set up Nathan Walker’s go-ahead goal late in the third period to…
Continue Reading Serbia’s populist president projected to win reelection
By JOVANA GEC and DUSAN STOJANOVIC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Pollsters are projecting Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and his…
Continue Reading Stars beat Sharks 5-4, move into wild-card spot
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The Dallas Stars used four first-period goals to beat the San Jose Sharks 5-4, leapfrogging…
Continue Reading Ex-finance minister wins Costa Rica’s presidency in runoff
By JAVIER CÓRDOBA Associated Press SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — A former Costa Rican finance minister accused of sexual harassment has defeated one…
Continue Reading Hungary’s pro-Putin PM Orban claims victory in national vote
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Prime Minister Viktor Orban has declared victory in Sunday’s national elections,…
Continue Reading Picault scores 2 goals to help Dynamo beat Inter Miami 3-1
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Fafà Picault scored twice to lead the Houston Dynamo over Inter Miami 3-1. The Dynamo improved to 2-1-2 with the…
Continue Reading White Sox RHP Lance Lynn leaves spring game with knee issue
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chicago White Sox right-hander Lance Lynn was pulled from his final spring training start Saturday night with right knee…
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