US says Russia used choking agents against Ukrainian troops, breaching chemical weapons ban
By Jessie Yeung and Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — The United States has formally accused Russia of using chemical weapons “as a method of…
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Hakeem Jeffries isn’t speaker yet, but the Democrat may be the most powerful person in Congress
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Without wielding the gavel or holding a formal job laid out in the Constitution,…
Continue ReadingUS maternal mortality rate declines, but disparities remain, new CDC data shows
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — After a sharp rise in women dying in pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum earlier in the Covid-19 pandemic,…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Here’s your weekly dose of fun and cute pets to enjoy
Looking at fun pet photos never gets old for a whole lot of us. Feel free to share your best with us and everybody and check out our photo album too,…
Continue ReadingBrittney Griner says she thought about killing herself during first few weeks in Russian jail
PHOENIX (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner said she thought about killing herself during her first few weeks in a Russian jail after her 2022 arrest…
Continue ReadingMore money is going to African climate startups, but a huge funding gap remains
By CARLOS MUREITHI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — African climate-tech startups are increasingly raising money from private sources, but…
Continue ReadingGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs immigration enforcement bill pushed following Laken Riley’s killing
By Rafael Romo, Shawn Nottingham and Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed immigration enforcement…
Continue ReadingEx-Nickelodeon producer Schneider sues ‘Quiet on Set’ makers for defamation, sex abuse implications
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Nickelodeon producer and writer Dan Schneider sued the makers of “Quiet on…
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Love don't cost a thing? Behind the rise of nontraditional wedding venues
Giggster analyzed reports and data on weddings to find out why nontraditional wedding venues are on the rise and whether these venues save couples…
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New studies show how Black LGBTQ+ youth navigate discrimination. Advocates are mapping out ways to help
The 19th reports on studies that examined mental health issues among Black LGBTQ+…
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'Behind the 8 ball': How research is trying to catch up on cannabis and kids
The 74 reports on how cannabis use has increased among teens and young adults with negative impact on their…
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5 great momcation destinations to visit in 2024
Way.com guides moms to five U.S. destinations for perfect momcations on Mother’s Day or any day they need a much-needed break from the demands of…
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Most people in these jobs have never been married
Stacker identified the 50 jobs with the highest share of single workers who had never married of the more than 500 tracked by the Census…
Continue ReadingRestos óseos hallados en un presunto crematorio de la capital mexicana no son humanos, dice la Fiscalía
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — Los restos óseos encontrados en el lugar, señalado por activistas buscadoras de familiares…
Continue ReadingStudent killed after carrying weapon outside middle school, Wisconsin attorney general says
By Sara Smart and Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — Police officers in a Wisconsin village shot and killed a student who brought a gun near a middle…
Continue ReadingLas protestantes propalestinos en las universidades de EE.UU. llaman a la desinversión. Esto es lo que eso significa
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Este mes, se han llevado a cabo protestas propalestina en campus universitarios de todo Estados Unidos. Si bien…
Continue ReadingEx-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens must remain jailed, appeals court rules
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has rejected a bid to release from jail a former FBI informant…
Continue ReadingAppeals court rejects climate change lawsuit by young Oregon activists against US government
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A federal appeals court panel on Wednesday rejected a long-running lawsuit brought by young…
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Appeals court rejects climate change lawsuit by young Oregon activists against US government
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A federal appeals court panel on Wednesday rejected a long-running lawsuit brought by young…
Continue ReadingJeremiah Manele elected prime minister in Solomon Islands, which is likely to keep close China ties
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Solomon Islands lawmakers have elected former Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele as prime…
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