RNC headquarters briefly locked down after discovery of suspicious package
By Holmes Lybrand and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — The Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, DC, was briefly placed on…
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For a Memorial Day barbecue, update side dishes to keep the flavor, lose some fat
By ALBERT STUMM Associated Press A typical spread at a Memorial Day barbecue might not scream “healthy,” but nutritionists see an opportunity in…
Continue ReadingGraduating seniors seek degrees in climate change and more US universities deliver
By ALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press At 16, Katya Kondragunta has already lived through two disasters amped by climate change. First came wildfires in…
Continue ReadingIf this is Rafael Nadal’s last French Open, it should be similar to Serena Williams’ last US Open
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer If this is, as expected, Rafael Nadal’s final French Open, it will be one that everyone — the 37-year-old…
Continue ReadingThis popular YouTuber launched a campaign to help kids in Gaza and other conflict zones. Then came the angry comments
By Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — In her videos, Ms Rachel’s whimsical voice is like a balm for many unyielding toddlers. “Hiiii, heeeello,”…
Continue ReadingDutch coalition government dominated by an anti-Islam party struggles to find prime minister
By RAF CASERT and MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE (AP) — The parties that agreed to form a Dutch coalition dominated by the far right are…
Continue ReadingEmergency evacuation route planned for Waikoloa Village
By Jeremy Lee Click here for updates on this story HAWAII COUNTY, Hawaii (KITV) — Waikoloa village will be getting a…
Continue ReadingParaplegic surfer helps others with nonprofit Stoke for Life
By Diane Ako Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — The founder of a surfing group for people with…
Continue ReadingInter Milan taken over by US investment firm Oaktree after Chinese owners fail to repay loan
By Maisie Linford and Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — US-based investment firm Oaktree Capital Management said on Wednesday it has “assumed…
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Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer For the first time, the number of Americans who use marijuana just about every day has surpassed the number who…
Continue ReadingIn riot-hit New Caledonia, French President Macron says the priority is a return to calm
By CLAIRE RUSH and JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron pushed Thursday on a visit to riot-hit New Caledonia for the…
Continue ReadingHow AI and bionics are helping Ukrainian soldiers return to action
By Ryan Bergeron, CNN (CNN) — Valera Kucherenko had already served a term in the Ukrainian army when Russia invaded in 2022. But he joined back…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: Wednesday morning, May 22nd
The Cascades are expecting some more snow today giving their spring season a boost. Saturday is looking grey and cloudy followed by a nice warm and…
Continue ReadingJohnson communications director and Trump ally Shah to leave Capitol Hill
By Haley Talbot and Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — House Speaker Mike Johnson’s communications director, Raj Shah, is expected to leave his role…
Continue ReadingAnonymous gifts are common. But a climate group says a $10 million gift it got is an all-out mystery
By THALIA BEATY Associated Press A climate philanthropy organization, Giving Green, received a $10 million anonymous donation in April and thinks…
Continue ReadingUsing AI, Mastercard expects to find compromised cards quicker, before they get used by criminals
By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mastercard says it expects to be able to discover that your credit or debit card number has been…
Continue ReadingFamily files civil suit seeking $100M from Kenosha Unified School District
By Michele Fiore Click here for updates on this story KENOSHA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The family of a Kenosha teen is suing…
Continue ReadingFormer UK Post Office boss breaks down in inquiry over scandal that saw hundreds wrongly convicted
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The former head of Britain’s Post Office Paula Vennells has broken down in tears on several occasions…
Continue ReadingFormer Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy takes a 7.7% stake in BuzzFeed
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Former Republican presidential candidate and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has purchased a minority…
Continue ReadingLauryn Hill’s classic ‘Miseducation’ album tops Apple Music’s list of best albums of all time
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Let the debate begin. Who has the best music albums ever? Apple Music certainly…
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