House Republicans push bill to detain migrants accused of theft after Georgia student killed
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain…
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Gunmen abduct 287 students in the latest school attack in Nigeria’s northwest, headteacher says
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A school headteacher in northwestern Nigeria says gunmen who attacked the school abducted…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Michael Hayden, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Personal…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Arab League, an organization of Middle Eastern and African countries and the Palestine…
Continue ReadingMan’s best friend used to fight dentist’s office anxiety
By Jason Rantala Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — At J&D Dental in the heart of downtown…
Continue ReadingMinneapolis teachers call school district’s proposed budget cuts “emotional blackmail”
By Pauleen Le Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minneapolis teachers will be sounding off…
Continue ReadingAmericans’ credit scores are falling. That hasn’t happened in a decade
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Even as unemployment remains historically low and recession fears fade, consumer credit scores are starting…
Continue ReadingWho sits where at the State of the Union: A visual guide
By Jack Forrest and Will Mullery, CNN (CNN) — When President Joe Biden returns to the House chamber to deliver his third State of the Union…
Continue ReadingAnthony Hopkins’ tricks to acting are really quite simple
By SIAN WATSON Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Now that he’s been doing it for well over half a century, Anthony Hopkins believes acting is much…
Continue ReadingFour-wheelers vandalizing Dallas parks at taxpayers’ expense
By Marvin Hurst Click here for updates on this story DALLAS, Texas (KTVT) — Robert Saba practices with his soccer team…
Continue ReadingBaltimore to pay $275k in legal fees after trying to block far-right Catholic group’s 2021 rally
By PETER SMITH Associated Press The city of Baltimore has agreed to pay $275,000 toward the legal fees of a far-right Catholic media group to settle…
Continue ReadingAnd the Oscar goes to … a movie most people have seen
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Oscars are poised to do something on Sunday that they haven’t done in a very long time: Hand its…
Continue ReadingNavy demoted Ronny Jackson in 2022 after scathing watchdog report
By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — The Navy demoted Rep. Ronny Jackson in 2022 after a scathing report from the Defense Department watchdog found…
Continue ReadingSwedish security service says 4 people arrested on suspicion of preparing ‘terrorist offenses’
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden’s Security Service says it arrested four people on suspicion of preparing “terrorist offenses” with links…
Continue ReadingThousands of children are landing in the ER after ingesting melatonin without supervision
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Melatonin products have become increasingly popular among US adults and a new report from the US Centers for…
Continue ReadingSafe Streets area in West Baltimore celebrates full year without a homicide
By Kelsey Kushner Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — A West Baltimore neighborhood where…
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Two licensed therapists launch ‘Sports Shrinks’ podcast, focusing on athletes’ mental health
Two licensed therapists, Katie Steele of Bend and Dr. Tiffany Brown of Eugene, are part of the Athletes Mental Health Foundation and have launched a…
Continue ReadingUtility company says its facilities ‘appear to have been involved’ in start of Smokehouse Creek fire in Texas
By Andy Rose and Brammhi Balarajan, CNN (CNN) — The utility company that provides power to most of the Texas Panhandle says its facilities…
Continue ReadingVirginia budget bill leaves out governor’s $2 billion deal to lure NBA and NHL teams from Washington
By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Work on compromise budget legislation Virginia lawmakers will take up later this week is…
Continue ReadingOprah Winfrey to host primetime special about weight loss medications
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Oprah Winfrey may have stepped away from Weight Watchers, but she’s not staying out of the conversation…
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