Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Russia can be stopped but Kyiv badly needs more air defense systems
By LIUDAS DAPKUS Associated Press VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Ukraine has shown the world that Russia’s military can be stopped, President…
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Carbon pollution is down in the US, but not fast enough to meet Biden’s 2030 goal, new report says
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new report says climate-altering pollution from greenhouse gases declined by nearly 2% in the…
Continue ReadingTo grieve her mother, Ashley Judd first had to heal trauma
By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Ashley Judd feels the presence of her late mother in what she describes as “winks” or “small nudges.” She…
Continue ReadingTo grieve her mother, Ashley Judd first had to heal trauma
CNN By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Ashley Judd feels the presence of her late mother in what she describes as “winks” or “small nudges.”…
Continue ReadingUSDA estimates 21 million kids will get summer food benefits through new program in 2024
By KENYA HUNTER AP Health Writer Nearly 21 million children in the U.S. and its territories are expected to receive food benefits this summer through…
Continue ReadingUS climate pollution fell in 2023 as country shutters coal-fired power plants, new data shows
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — Planet-warming pollution in the US decreased nearly 2% in 2023 even as the economy grew, according to new data from…
Continue ReadingHouse panel holds first impeachment hearing for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
By Clare Foran, Priscilla Alvarez and Annie Grayer, CNN The House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday held its first impeachment…
Continue ReadingNew program will help feed millions of kids over the summer, but not all states are participating
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 21 million low-income kids should have an easier time affording food this summer, thanks to a new federal…
Continue ReadingAI-powered misinformation is the world’s biggest short-term threat, Davos report says
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — The World Economic Forum says false and misleading information supercharged with cutting-edge…
Continue ReadingA dinghy carrying migrants hit rocks in Greece, killing 2 people in high winds
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say two migrants have been killed and 30 others rescued in Greece after a dinghy crashed into rocks in high…
Continue ReadingJapan resumes landfill work at new US military site on Okinawa despite local opposition
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese authorities have resumed landfill work at the planned new site of the U.S. military base…
Continue ReadingGambling executive’s $281 million salary deemed not ‘sensible and proportionate’
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The founder and boss of gambling company Bet365 earned a salary of around $281 million (£221 million) in the…
Continue ReadingMel Brooks, Angela Bassett receive honorary Oscars at starry, untelevised event
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s awards season can feel a little gratuitously self-congratulatory, but Tuesday night…
Continue ReadingEl presidente de Ucrania Zelensky realiza una visita sorpresa a Lituania
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — El presidente ucraniano, Volodymyr Zelensky, realizó una visita no anunciada a Lituania, un aliado clave de Kiev en su…
Continue ReadingTrump ramps up endorsement push ahead of Iowa in show of strength and loyalty
By Alayna Treene, Kristen Holmes, Melanie Zanona and Daniel Strauss, CNN (CNN) — A subtle message from the Trump campaign has Republican…
Continue ReadingUkrainian President Zelensky makes surprise visit to Lithuania to discuss war
By Christian Edwards, Niamh Kennedy and Stephanie Halasz, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made an unannounced visit to…
Continue ReadingOver 50 countries go to the polls in 2024. The year will test even the most robust democracies
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — More than 50 countries that are home to half the planet’s population are due to hold national…
Continue ReadingThailand moves to ban recreational cannabis use, 18 months after historic decriminalization
By Heather Chen and Kocha Olarn, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — Thailand’s new government is moving ahead to pass new legislation banning…
Continue Reading3-day union strike brings train traffic to a near standstill across Germany
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — A union representing many of Germany’s train drivers has started a nearly three-day strike…
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Redmond Airport sees little storm impact so far
Redmond Airport has seen few major impacts from the region’s snowstorm so far, but travelers are still urged to check on their flights before heading…
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