‘Making history’: Gay couple first to give blood after rules change
By Paulina Aguilar Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Effective Dec. 6, gay and bisexual…
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Meet ‘Turtwig,’ an ancient turtle species once thought to be a plant
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Ancient plant fossils that puzzled scientists have turned out not to be plants after all, new research has…
Continue ReadingFamily of man found in creek say he had ‘huge heart,’ loved making people laugh
By Connor McCarthy Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — The family of a 40-year-old man found…
Continue ReadingLa OEA critica la “agresividad del régimen de Maduro” hacia Guyana por el Esequibo y apoya reunión del Consejo Permanente
Sol Amaya (CNN) — La Secretaría General de la Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) expresó que ante la “urgencia y gravedad”…
Continue ReadingSenator, residents renew fight after lawmakers strip exposure funding
By Justin Andrews Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Dawn Chapman lives near the West…
Continue Reading‘Scared to speak up’: More employees call out St. Louis City for poor pay and worker mistreatment
By Melanie Johnson Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — More St. Louis City employees are…
Continue Reading2023 in books: Protests, bannings and the rise of AI helped shape the story of publishing
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The publishing world made plenty of news in 2023, but not only because of the books themselves.…
Continue ReadingAdele revela la “verdadera razón” por la que solo ha lanzado cuatro álbumes
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Adele dice que hay una razón por la que solo ha lanzado cuatro álbumes, y no es lo que piensas. Al aceptar el Premio…
Continue ReadingPastor charged with sexually abusing children
By Heidi Schmidt Click here for updates on this story INDEPENDENCE, Missouri (KCTV) — An Independence pastor admitted…
Continue ReadingAdvocates sound the alarm on increased deportations in Canada
By Jill Macyshon, Noushin Ziafati Click here for updates on this story WINNIPEG, TORONTO (CTV Network) — For eight…
Continue ReadingIowa pilot flying again after waterfowl crashed through windshield of his helicopter
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa helicopter pilot is back in the air, two weeks after a waterfowl smashed through the windshield of his chopper and…
Continue ReadingThe self-checkout reversal is growing
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Dollar General is joining the growing list of retail chains reversing course on self-checkout…
Continue ReadingFormer Kansas State Penitentiary now open for public tours
By Betsy Webster Click here for updates on this story LANSING, Kansas (KCTV) — It’s not as famous as Alcatraz, but…
Continue ReadingMichigan State selects UNC-Chapel Hill chancellor as next president
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the next…
Continue ReadingNonprofit plans to add 250 beds for homeless, boosting community outreach
By Kimberly King Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Asheville Buncombe Christian…
Continue ReadingIOC confirms Russian athletes can compete at Paris Olympics with approved neutral status
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The International Olympic Committee says some Russian athletes will be allowed to compete at the…
Continue ReadingBradley Cooper atiende una “foodtruck” de comida en Nueva York
Paulina Nares (CNN) — Bradley Cooper puede añadir “sandwichero” a su currículum. La estrella de la película “Maestro” les…
Continue ReadingNICU baby, born premature with chronic lung issues, celebrates first birthday
By Joe Roetz, WSVN News Staff Click here for updates on this story DAVIE, Florida (WSVN) — Shiloh Messam, a resilient…
Continue ReadingFDA approves two gene therapies for sickle cell, bringing hope to thousands with the disease
CNN By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration approved two gene-based treatments for sickle cell disease Friday,…
Continue ReadingEthan Crumbley sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing 4 students in Michigan school shooting
By Ray Sanchez, Nicki Brown and Aditi Sangal, CNN (CNN) — Teenager Ethan Crumbley was sentenced to life in prison without parole Friday for gunning…
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