Teachers in Belarus are targeted for links with ‘extremist’ group, says rights group
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A respected human rights organization in Belarus says dozens of teachers have been detained or interrogated by authorities…
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MrBeast and Amazon sued by competitors from his $5M reality show over alleged ‘unsafe’ conditions
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — MrBeast is accused of creating “unsafe” employment conditions and misrepresenting contestants’ odds at…
Continue ReadingFor Tarana Burke, the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs legal case is one more sign of #MeToo’s lasting impact
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — #MeToo activist Tarana Burke says that while the details of the Sean “Diddy” Combs allegations are horrific,…
Continue ReadingFalse reports of explosives found in a car near a Trump rally spread online
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Nassau County officials say social media reports that explosives were found in a car near former President Donald…
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US Army deploys ‘Arctic Angels’ soldiers to remote part of Alaska amid Russian exercises
By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — US Army soldiers were deployed to a remote island southeast of Alaska last week as part of a “force…
Continue Reading5 couples allege Texas fertility clinic knowingly implanted dead or damaged embryos
By Alex Bozarjian Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KTRK) — Aspire Houston Fertility Institute was slapped…
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Chelsea Handler and Connie Britton among celebrities urging Biden and Harris to bring hostages home to Israel
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — More than 50 celebrities have issued an open letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala…
Continue ReadingWhen will the pipeline fire on border of La Porte and Deer Park finally go out? Here’s what we know
By Courtney Fischer Click here for updates on this story DEER PARK, Texas (KTRK) — The timeline has been pushed back…
Continue ReadingTeams are building man-made beaver dams to restore habitat at Colorado’s Soda Creek
By Spencer Wilson Click here for updates on this story SODA CREEK, Colorado (KCNC) — How do you change dried-up…
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Ukraine claims to have destroyed large Russian ammunition depot in overnight drone attack
CNN By Niamh Kennedy, Maria Kostenko and Victoria Butenko, CNN (CNN) — A Ukrainian drone attack launched overnight destroyed an ammunition…
Continue ReadingCalifornia congressman introduces bill that could provide kidney donors with financial incentive
By Dominic Garcia Click here for updates on this story STOCKTON, California (KMAX, KOVR) — Every day, 12 people die…
Continue ReadingCarrie Coon is still fighting
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It can be hard to catch Carrie Coon on her own. She is far more likely to be found in the thick of an ensemble. That…
Continue ReadingFBI disrupts Chinese cyber operation targeting critical infrastructure in the US
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Chris Wray says the FBI has disrupted a group of Chinese hackers who were working at the direction…
Continue ReadingNigeria warns of possible flooding as Cameroon releases water from dam
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria has warned of possible flooding in 11 states following the release of water from a dam in…
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Israel notified US ahead of Tuesday’s Lebanon operation but gave no details of what was planned, sources say
By Oren Liebermann and Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — Israeli officials notified the US that the country was going to carry out an operation in…
Continue ReadingWake Forest replaces canceled trip to Ole Miss with home-and-home series vs. Oregon State
AP Sports Writer Wake Forest has announced future football games against Oregon State, with the series starting next year to replace a trip to…
Continue ReadingShip owner cut corners on repairs before deadly Baltimore bridge collapse, US says in $100M lawsuit
Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — The owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse recklessly cut corners…
Continue ReadingAnxious thoughts before bed can impact sleep. Here are 3 things you can do to ease your mind.
By Jeff Wagner Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — As people get comfortable at night in bed,…
Continue ReadingWojnarowski is leaving ESPN for alma mater to become GM of St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team
AP Sports Writer ESPN NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski is retiring from broadcasting to return to his alma mater, St. Bonaventure, to take over the…
Continue ReadingWhat does pending sale of Michael Jordan’s Illinois mansion mean for average Joe?
By Sara Machi Click here for updates on this story HIGHLAND PARK, Illinois (WBBM) — The Chicago area real estate market…
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