Turkish parliament approves contentious election law changes
By SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s parliament has approved electoral law amendments that critics maintain could pave…
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Punk Rock Professor Launches Benefit Album for Ukraine
By Stephen Bell Click here for updates on this story 3/31/2022 (Neumann University) — Aston, PA – Janis Chakars,…
Continue ReadingIkea will pay you to get its old furniture back
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business Can’t stand that old bookcase and dining table with the mismatched chairs you once thought looked so cool? If…
Continue ReadingVirginia Tech Shootings Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is some background information about the shootings at Virginia Tech in April 2007, one of the deadliest mass shootings in…
Continue ReadingVatican Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Vatican, also known as the Holy See, the spiritual and governing center of the Roman Catholic…
Continue ReadingSaudi Arabia Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Saudi Arabia, a large, oil-rich Middle Eastern country bordering Yemen, Oman, the United Arab Emirates,…
Continue ReadingSyrian Civil War Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at ongoing civil war in Syria. In the first eleven years of the war, which began in 2011, an estimated…
Continue ReadingState police won’t comment on audio obtained by AP of investigators grilling state trooper at center of Ronald Greene killing
CNN By Virginia Langmaid and Nick Valencia, CNN A former Louisiana State Police officer, who on body camera video can be heard saying that he…
Continue ReadingUnited Nations Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the United Nations, an organization of 193 member states from around the world. United Nations Charter…
Continue ReadingRussian troops have withdrawn from Chernobyl, says Ukrainian nuclear operator
By Nathan Hodge, CNN Russian forces have withdrawn from Chernobyl, the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster, the state enterprise…
Continue ReadingPolice: Student kills peer at South Carolina middle school
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 12-year-old student has been shot and killed by another 12-year-old student at a South Carolina middle…
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Help Ukraine by giving to legitimate charitable efforts; NW credit unions advise how to be sure
SEATAC, Wash. (KTVZ) — As the invasion of Ukraine continues, many Pacific Northwest consumers want to open up their hearts to assist with relief…
Continue ReadingBipartisan deal struck ‘in principle’ on $10 billion Covid-19 aid package, Romney says
By Manu Raju and Lauren Fox, CNN Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney said Thursday that Republicans have struck an “agreement in principle” with…
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Oregon Cultural Trust to host virtual ‘Conversations with Funders and Partners’
Salem, Ore. – Grant makers offering more than $5 million in funding for FY2023 will gather virtually with the Oregon Cultural Trust for four…
Continue ReadingAlex Jones agrees to appear at deposition in Sandy Hook case
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has agreed to appear at a deposition in Connecticut to answer questions in…
Continue ReadingSesame Workshop debuts a new character who uses a wheelchair
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN There’s a new furry friend in the neighborhood. Ameera, the latest Muppet character from the team at Sesame Workshop, will…
Continue ReadingPuerto Rico comenzará a administrar segunda dosis de refuerzo contra el covid-19
urielblanco (CNN Español) — El Departamento de Salud de Puerto Rico informó este miércoles que ya está disponible en la isla la segunda…
Continue ReadingUS will require valves on new pipelines to prevent disasters
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. officials are adopting a long delayed rule aimed at reducing deaths and environmental…
Continue Reading‘The answer is not to defund.’ Here’s what’s in President Biden’s increased budget for policing
By Peter Nickeas, CNN Billions of dollars to address America’s exploding gun trafficking problem, to catch dangerous fugitives, and to fund…
Continue ReadingWill Smith’s Oscars slap felt by comedians beyond Chris Rock
By LYNN ELBER AND DAVID BAUDER The Associated Press When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock over an Oscars ceremony punchline, other comedians felt the…
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