US drug overdose deaths decreased in 2023 for the first time in five years
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — After a steep rise during the Covid-19 pandemic, preliminary data shows that drug overdose deaths in the…
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Chances of Cyprus peace talks restart look dimmer as Turkish Cypriot leader sees no common ground
By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Chances of restarting formal talks to mend Cyprus’ decades-long ethnic division…
Continue ReadingAn Islamist group used child soldiers in Mozambique attacks, says Human Rights Watch
By FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Human Rights Watch says an Islamist group operating in Mozambique’s northern Cabo…
Continue ReadingPreakness favorite Muth ruled out of the 2nd leg of the Triple Crown after spiking a fever
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Preakness favorite Muth has been ruled out of the second leg of the Triple Crown after spiking a…
Continue ReadingPakistani court grants bail to Imran Khan in a graft case. But he won’t be released just yet
I ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani court granted imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan bail in a graft case. However, he won’t be released as…
Continue ReadingCommunity colleges offer clean energy training as climate-related jobs expand across America
By ALEXA ST. JOHN and MELINA WALLING Associated Press DANVILLE, Illinois (AP) — On the south side of Chicago, students learn to work on Rivian…
Continue ReadingAn airplane passenger was spotted in an overhead bin. This was the reaction
By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — Airplane overhead compartments. Home to luggage of all shapes and sizes, the odd coat or two, several…
Continue Reading‘It’s a feeling I’ve never had’ Canton man recalls experience when truck, dog were stolen
By Ed DiOrio Click here for updates on this story CANTON, North Carolina (WLOS) — Howard McCarter has been a part of…
Continue ReadingShreveport man accused of shooting man with pellet gun arrested
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Shreveport police have arrested a man…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ could be worth almost $1 billion to British economy
By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Taylor Swift’s smash-hit “Eras Tour” is set to boost spending in the United Kingdom by nearly $1…
Continue ReadingSlovakia’s Prime Minister Fico shot multiple times in ‘politically motivated’ attack
By Ivana Kottasová, Sugam Pokharel and Zahid Mahmood, CNN (CNN) — Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was hospitalized on Wednesday after…
Continue ReadingBeauty queen’s mental health journey sheds light during Mental Health Awareness Month
By Cynthia Yip Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — This is Mental Health Awareness Month. In light…
Continue ReadingSlovakia’s prime minister is expected to survive assassination attempt, deputy says
By BELA SZANDELSZKY and KAREL JANICEK Associated Press BANSKA BYSTRICA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot…
Continue ReadingHungary will vote against U.N. resolution commemorating the 1995 genocide in Bosnia, minister says
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary will vote against a United Nations resolution commemorating the 1995 genocide of…
Continue ReadingBiden and Trump accept CNN’s invitation to debate on June 27
CNN By Betsy Klein, Michael Williams and Kristen Holmes, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both…
Continue ReadingRetail sales were unchanged in April from March as inflation and interest rates curb spending
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Americans unexpectedly paused their spending in April from March as inflation continued…
Continue ReadingCBS 58 Exclusive: Family of 2018 reckless driving victim speaks out after killer charged in 4-year-old’s death
By Daniela Cado Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — The 30-year-old man who has been charged in…
Continue ReadingNepal’s top cricket star has his 8-year sentence for rape thrown out and is cleared of all charges
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A high court in Nepal has overturned an eight-year prison sentence for rape for the country’s star cricket player and…
Continue ReadingGayle King on being shocked she’s a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model and why Oprah told her to ‘go for it’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Gayle King learned she was a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model the same time the rest of the world…
Continue ReadingThe backbone of America’s economy was just dealt a serious blow
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — US consumers could be reaching their breaking point. After dealing with elevated inflation and the…
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