Penny Black: ‘First’ piece of mail sent using a stamp could fetch up to $2.5 million at auction
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The first known piece of mail sent using a prepaid stamp — “one of the greatest leaps forward in human…
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Tons of trash clogs a river in Bosnia. It’s a seasonal problem that activists want an end to
By ELDAR EMRIC Associated Press VISEGRAD, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Tons of garbage floats down a river at least twice a year and ends up near the…
Continue ReadingJamaica probes police killings of four people in 24 hours, including a teenage boy
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A government agency in Jamaica says it is investigating four fatal shootings by police officers in the span of 24…
Continue ReadingHow community groups helped hundreds of migrants bused in from Texas
By Ross Palombo Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — For months, migrants have arrived in…
Continue ReadingHaribo wins Guinness World Record in Kenosha for largest gummy candy mosaic
By Jenna Wells Click here for updates on this story KENOSHA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Haribo completed a sweet challenge on…
Continue ReadingGrenade explosion in Afghanistan’s capital kills 2 people and wounds 12 in Shiite neighborhood
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Police say a grenade explosion in Afghanistan’s capital has killed two people and wounded 12 in a Shiite neighborhood…
Continue ReadingHere’s what we know about the 2024 presidential candidates’ tax proposals
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Creating a flat tax. Eliminating the federal gas tax. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki…
Continue ReadingLaundromat offers free laundry services for community: “It’s comforting, people willing to help you”
By Mekialaya White Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — On a chilly January morning, a laundromat at…
Continue ReadingEl entrenador de fútbol Sven-Göran Eriksson dice que le queda “cerca de un año” de vida tras confirmar diagnóstico de cáncer
urielblanco (CNN) — El exentrenador de la selección inglesa Sven-Göran Eriksson reveló públicamente que padece un cáncer terminal y que le…
Continue ReadingMan charged with shooting, killing service dog
By Sara Powers Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — A Michigan man was charged after he…
Continue ReadingBollards to be set up to protect Chicago businesses from crash-and-grab burglaries
By Charlie De Mar Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A crash-and-grab burglary attempt at the Prada…
Continue ReadingThe tribes wanted to promote their history. Removing William Penn’s statue wasn’t a priority
By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Some of the Native Americans the National Park Service was supposed to consult with say moving…
Continue ReadingWinter storm to strengthen rapidly, threatening blizzard conditions in the Chicago area and tornadoes in the South
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Another powerful storm is preparing to unleash blizzard conditions, severe thunderstorms, damaging…
Continue ReadingMilford Township couple create model railroad masterpiece
By Alysia Burgio Click here for updates on this story MILFORD TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WWJ) — When you think of a model…
Continue ReadingPlastic chemicals linked to $249 billion in US health care costs in 2018 alone, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — By contributing to the development of chronic disease and death, a group of hormone-disruptive plastic chemicals…
Continue ReadingNew list scores TV, streaming series for on-screen and behind-the-scenes diversity and inclusion
By DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The hundreds of television series on U.S. broadcast, cable and streaming platforms are the…
Continue ReadingIran seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
By Mostafa Salem and Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Abu Dhabi (CNN) — Iran has seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman and is transferring it to an…
Continue ReadingDetroit judge experiences dangers of road rage first hand
By Kelly Vaughen Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — A Judge is on the other side of the…
Continue ReadingGrowing up Iranian American, she didn’t feel ‘enough’ for either culture. Here’s how her mom helped her find home
By Zamira Rahim, CNN (CNN) — Roya Shariat doesn’t think of her cookbook “Maman and Me” as a Middle Eastern book. She co-wrote it with her…
Continue ReadingFrom housing to energy to food, US inflation picks up, though some costs rise only mildly
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher energy and housing prices boosted overall U.S. inflation in December, a sign that the…
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