BEIJING (AP) — Manufacturing in China expanded in March after contracting for five consecutive months. That’s according to an official survey of factory managers released Sunday that suggests a rebound in industrial activities after many factories stopped running during the Lunar New Year holiday. The official purchasing managers index, or PMI, rose from 49.1 in
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By TERRY CHEA and ADAM BEAM Associated Press LIVERMORE, Calif. (AP) — Most fast food workers in California will be paid at least $20 an hour beginning Monday when a new law is scheduled to kick in giving more financial security to an historically low-paying profession while threatening to raise prices in a state already
Continue ReadingBy SHARON LURYE Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ava Kreutziger was in high school English class last year when she heard about the passage of legislation that could affect LGBTQ+ students like her. She excused herself from class to go cry in the bathroom, and found two of her classmates already there in tears.
Continue ReadingBy SUZAN FRASER and CINAR KIPER Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s main opposition party has retained its control over key cities and made huge gains in local elections. Preliminary results reported by state media Sunday showed the opposition mayors of Istanbul and Ankara retaining their seats. Their party was leading in 36 provinces.
Continue ReadingBy LEA SKENE Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Generations of Maryland workers — longshoremen, seafarers, steelworkers and crabbers whose livelihoods depend on Baltimore’s port — watched in disbelief this week as an iconic symbol of their maritime culture crumbled into the Patapsco River. The deadly collapse of the historic Francis Scott Key Bridge has shaken
Continue ReadingBy Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — The threat of ISIS, also known as Islamic State, might have seemed to be waning as headlines turned to Ukraine, Gaza and the next US election. But last week’s attack on a Moscow concert hall reminded the world of the enduring danger of Islamist terrorism and the ambitions of
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Carey, Olga Voitovych, and Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — In another world, Ukraine would have voted on Sunday. In a year where billions get the chance to cast a ballot, people here would have given their verdict on the presidency of Volodymyr Zelensky. Five years ago, the man whose talents as an
Continue ReadingBy Hanako Montgomery, CNN Hanamaki, Japan (CNN) — At a school in Japan’s snowy northern mountains, reminders of distinguished alumni are everywhere. Banners herald Los Angeles Dodgers megastar Shohei Ohtani and Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, their faces greeting every visitor. But now, Hanamaki Higashi High School celebrates a new prodigy in its midst
Continue ReadingDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $975 million after no one matched the six numbers drawn Saturday night, continuing a nearly three-month stretch without a big winner. The winning numbers drawn were: 12, 13, 33, 50, 52 and the red Powerball 23. No one has won Powerball’s top prize
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By Dalia Faheid and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — With no one winning the Powerball jackpot Saturday, the grand prize for Monday’s drawing grew closer to the billion-dollar mark, according to the lottery. Saturday’s winning numbers were: 33, 13, 50, 12, 52 with a Powerball of 23. The estimated $975 million Powerball jackpot in play Monday jumped from
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — UConn is testing how much depth is needed to make a run in the women’s NCAA Tournament. Having a healthy Paige Buckers certainly helps. Bueckers scored 24 points to lead third-seeded UConn and its injury-depleted roster back to the Elite Eight with a 53-45 victory
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — Las ocho personas cuyos cuerpos fueron encontrados en Oxaca, México, eran migrantes de China que murieron en el mar, informó este sábado la Fiscalía General del estado en un comunicado. Según la entidad, las víctimas “viajaban a bordo de una embarcación que era guiada por un hombre originario de México,
Continue ReadingBy Eric Cheung, CNN Taipei, Taiwan (CNN) — For married Taiwanese men Alan Hung and Danny Huang, the process of having a biological child together was never easy. The couple dreamed of starting a family soon after tying the knot in 2019, around the time Taiwan became the first Asian jurisdiction to legalize same-sex marriage.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It has been two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, creating tragedies still being felt around the world. A Bend nonprofit held an Easter event on Saturday to bring Ukrainian refugee families together, to embrace inclusivity after those dark times. Bend for Ukraine is dedicated to helping Ukrainian refugees with settlement challenges and barriers. The nonprofit
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — Entre la noche de este viernes y madrugada del sábado, la casa de la presidenta de Perú, Dina Boluarte, así como el Palacio de Gobierno, fue allanada por el Ministerio Público como parte de una investigación de corrupción en curso sobre presunto enriquecimiento ilícito y la falta de declaración de
Continue ReadingBy MALLIKA SEN Associated Press Actor Chance Perdomo, who rose to fame as a star of “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and “Gen V,” has died at age 27 following a motorcycle crash. “On behalf of the family and his representatives, it is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Chance Perdomo’s untimely passing
Continue ReadingBy JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is facing criticism from Donald Trump and religious conservatives for proclaiming March 31 — which corresponds with Easter Sunday this year — as “Transgender Day of Visibility.” The Democratic president issued the proclamation on Friday. It calls on “all Americans to join us in
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Happy Easter weekend. We’re looking at daytime temperatures in the 50s on Saturday and Sunday. Expect temperatures in the 60s on Monday, warming to the 70s by Tuesday But the cooler weather will be back on Wednesday, with highs returning to the 50s, as well as rain and a wintry mix, on Thursday. Don’t forget
Continue ReadingCNN By Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — Republicans are taking aim at President Joe Biden for proclaiming Easter Sunday as the Transgender Day of Visibility, though the two days only coincided this year by chance. The Transgender Day of Visibility, which was started in 2009 as a day of awareness to celebrate the successes of transgender
Continue ReadingBy ANUPAM NATH Associated Press GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Anupam Nath has been covering Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, in Guwahati in northeastern India for two decades. In that time, he’s mastered navigating the large, vibrant celebrations, which allows him to focus on the small details. In this photo one can even see the
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