EXPLAINER: What is Louisiana’s ‘jungle primary’?
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press On Nov. 8, Louisiana voters go to the polls, just like in states across the country — only they’ll…
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Nestlé recalls some packages of Toll House cookie dough
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Nestlé is issuing a voluntary recall for its refrigerated, ready-to-bake Nestlé Toll House Stuffed Chocolate Chip…
Continue ReadingEnergy agency: CO2 emissions rise in 2022, but more slowly
By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — The International Energy Agency said Wednesday that it expects carbon emissions from the burning of…
Continue ReadingEnergy agency: CO2 emissions rise in 2022, but more slowly
By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — The International Energy Agency said Wednesday that it expects carbon emissions from the burning of…
Continue ReadingAfter raising hope, Biden still lacks climate migration plan
By JULIE WATSON Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Shortly after President Joe Biden took office, he issued what was widely hailed as a landmark…
Continue ReadingFDA panel backs removal of unproven pregnancy drug
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A panel of federal advisers says a pregnancy drug intended to prevent premature births should…
Continue ReadingFDA panel backs removal of unproven pregnancy drug
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A panel of federal advisers says a pregnancy drug intended to prevent premature births should…
Continue ReadingRussia says its chaotic military draft is starting to wind down. Has it actually helped Putin?
By Rob Picheta, CNN The “partial mobilization” of Russian citizens to fight in the country’s war on Ukraine has been beset by…
Continue ReadingSolar glare likely factor in school bus crash that injured 6 students
By WBZ Staff Click here for updates on this story WATERTOWN, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Six students and one adult were hurt…
Continue ReadingClemson, Brownell hopes for rebound after missing NCAAs
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Brad Brownell is on notice to bounce back after a subpar season. The Tigers…
Continue ReadingIRS ups standard deductions, tax brackets due to inflation
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Taxpayers will get fatter standard deductions for 2023 and all seven federal income tax…
Continue ReadingIRS ups standard deductions, tax brackets due to inflation
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Taxpayers will get fatter standard deductions for 2023 and all seven federal income tax…
Continue ReadingTeachers say ‘we don’t care about the fines’ as strike enters third day
By WBZ Staff Click here for updates on this story HAVERHILL, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Haverhill teachers did not return to…
Continue ReadingEU awards top human rights prize to the people of Ukraine
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The people of Ukraine and their representatives have been awarded the European Union’s top…
Continue ReadingGenetic twist: Medieval plague may have molded our immunity
By LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer Our Medieval ancestors left us with a biological legacy: Genes that may have helped them survive the Black Death…
Continue ReadingThe Black Death is still affecting the human immune system
By Katie Hunt, CNN The Black Death, the world’s most devastating plague outbreak, killed half of medieval Europe’s population in the…
Continue ReadingBiden announces $2.8 billion in grants for US battery supply chains
By Betsy Klein and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced two actions Wednesday aimed at lowering…
Continue ReadingN.O.R.E. apologizes to George Floyd’s family for Kanye West’s comments
CNN, POOL, TWITTER @MERRITTFORTEXAS By Lisa Respers France, CNN N.O.R.E., co-host of “Drink Champs,” is expressing regret over allowing…
Continue ReadingAdvocates for homeless forced to leave encampment erect tents at city hall
By John Ramos Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — Protesters pitched tents outside…
Continue ReadingUnion members approve new contract with UPS
ATLANTA (AP) — A union says aircraft maintenance workers at Georgia-based UPS have approved a three-year contract that provides raises and pension…
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