Utah social media law means kids need approval from parents
By SAM METZ and BARBARA ORTUTAY Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Children and teens in Utah would lose access to social media apps such as…
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Trump hush money probe goes quiet after chaotic week
By Jeremy Herb, Kara Scannell and Paula Reid, CNN The Manhattan grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump is not concluding this week,…
Continue ReadingCourt blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US gov’t workers
By KEVIN MCGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The White House is defending President Joe Biden’s order that federal employees get…
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Portland drug dealer sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for bringing meth, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl to Redmond
A Portland drug dealer with a lengthy criminal history was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Thursday after he was arrested transporting…
Continue ReadingLouisville’s Van Lith relishes March Madness back home
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The chatter Hailey Van Lith heard from back home started in the immediate aftermath of the NCAA…
Continue ReadingMarch Madness: Alabama’s Oats not offended by Saban comments
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Alabama coach Nate Oats said Thursday he was not offended by comments Nick Saban made…
Continue ReadingFor decades, a murder victim was known only as ‘the girl with the scorpion tattoo.’ Her identity was made public this week
By Kia Fatahi and Laura Ly, CNN Christa Nicole Belusko would be 33 today, but she hasn’t been seen in over 30 years. Authorities say…
Continue ReadingSenate Ethics admonishes Graham for campaign solicitations
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Ethics Committee is admonishing South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham for…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea claims ‘radioactive tsunami’ weapon test at sea
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea claimed Friday to have tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone designed…
Continue ReadingSurge in eating disorders spurs state legislative action
By JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — Lawmakers in states including Colorado, California, Texas and New York are taking…
Continue ReadingTom Brady becomes minority owner of WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces announced Thursday that seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady…
Continue ReadingOfficial: Willow oil project holds promise, faces obstacles
By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A state official says the Willow oil project on Alaska’s petroleum-rich North Slope is…
Continue ReadingRonaldo, Kane break records in wins for Portugal, England
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer It was a record-breaking night for Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane as qualifying for the European Championship in…
Continue ReadingInflategate? Bouncy basketballs hot topic at March Madness
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writrer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Players and coaches in the NCAA Tournament may be breathing life into a new controversy:…
Continue ReadingFlorida sued over bans on gender-affirming care for transgender youth
By Devan Cole, CNN Four families in Florida sued the state on Thursday over new rules prohibiting gender-affirming care for transgender youth,…
Continue ReadingCollege student recounts her social media breaking point and how she stopped ‘scrolling mindlessly’
By Andrea Kane, CNN The political and legal scrutiny of some Big Tech and social media platforms is running high at the moment. TikTok CEO Shou Chew…
Continue ReadingTom Brady becomes minority owner of WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces announced Thursday that seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady…
Continue ReadingKaty Perry accused of ‘mom shaming’ by ‘American Idol’ contestant
CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN An “American Idol” contestant has called out judge Katy Perry for a joke that is being slammed as…
Continue ReadingRonaldo sets record for most appearances, Portugal wins
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has become the most-capped player in men’s international soccer. Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal’s…
Continue ReadingMarch Madness: Alabama and surprising bunch remain in South
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Alabama was expected to be in the Sweet 16 as the overall top seed in the NCAA…
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