Cambridge Dictionary’s definitions for ‘man’ and ‘woman’ now include trans people
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN The Cambridge Dictionary recently updated its entries for “man” and “woman” to include transgender…
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VIDEO | Woman robbed at gunpoint in Lincoln Park as CPD announce 4 armed robbery suspects charged
By Liz Nagy and Maher Kawaash Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WLS) — Startling new video shows a woman…
Continue ReadingBiden pumps up Africa relations, will visit next year
By AAMER MADHANI and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says he will visit sub-Saharan Africa next year,…
Continue ReadingIreland minister: `The world is a crazy and tragic place’
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ireland’s foreign minister says “the world is a crazy and tragic place at the…
Continue ReadingVoter ID, other election restrictions head to Ohio governor
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Legislation requiring Ohioans to present photo ID to vote and giving them fewer days to…
Continue ReadingEagles belt holiday hits on ‘Philly Special Christmas’ album
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The burly, bearded men belting out holiday classics have made the night before Christmas more…
Continue ReadingPullman man killed by law enforcement during standoff
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — A Pullman, Washington man was shot and killed by a law enforcement officer Wednesday night after a standoff at his apartment…
Continue ReadingPullman man killed by law enforcement during standoff
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — A Pullman, Washington man was shot and killed by a law enforcement officer Wednesday night after a standoff at his apartment…
Continue Reading3 officials resign in Florida town where building collapsed
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — The town manager, police chief and assistant town manager resigned from their posts this week in the small South Florida…
Continue ReadingMets’ Cohen, dubbed MLB’s new `Goliath,’ gets Nimmo to stay
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Nimmo said the promise of attempting to contend every year with the Mets is how owner…
Continue ReadingAP Breakthrough Entertainer: Joaquina Kalukango, in paradise
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Joaquina Kalukango’s show-stopping performance in the Broadway musical “Paradise…
Continue ReadingVikings take another swing at division clinch vs. Colts
By The Associated Press The Minnesota Vikings host the Indianapolis Colts this week. The Vikings are 10-3 and favored by 4 points according to…
Continue ReadingChicago raises fines for parking in bike lanes after 4 children killed in summer incidents
By Ravi Baichwal Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WLS) — The Chicago City Council passed an ordinance…
Continue ReadingFIFA and UEFA did not breach EU laws in blocking European Super League, but proponents aren’t for giving up
By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN The decisions taken by soccer bodies FIFA and UEFA to block the European Super League (ESL) are in line with European Union…
Continue ReadingFormer employees suing Twitter over layoffs score an early victory
By Clare Duffy, CNN A group of former employees suing Elon Musk’s Twitter scored an early win Wednesday when a judge ordered the company to…
Continue ReadingCES 2023: Tech world to gather and show off gadgets
By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — CES, the annual tech industry event formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show, is…
Continue ReadingCES 2023: Tech world to gather and show off gadgets
By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — CES, the annual tech industry event formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show, is…
Continue ReadingModerate Republicans weigh hardball tactics to counter anti-McCarthy crew
By Annie Grayer and Melanie Zanona, CNN As frustration inside the House GOP has grown over a small band of anti-Kevin McCarthy lawmakers, an idea to…
Continue ReadingAverage long-term US mortgage rates inch down this week
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate declined for the fifth straight week, even as the Federal…
Continue ReadingMortgage rates drop for fifth week in a row
By Anna Bahney, CNN Mortgage rates fell once again this week, dipping for the fifth straight week. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.31% in…
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