At least 38 migrants are dead and others are missing off Djibouti after a shipwreck
By EVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The United Nations migration agency says 38 migrants are dead and 22 others have been…
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Won (or lost) your March Madness bets? Don’t forget to report them on your taxes
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — If you won big on bets you made for the March Madness men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments, enjoy the…
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Hospice of Redmond expands Camp Sunrise, yearly grief camp, to include teens 13-17
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An estimated 6 million children, or 1 in 12 kids in the United States, will experience the death of a parent or sibling by…
Continue ReadingFor nearly 50 years, only Black men caddied The Masters. One day, they all but vanished
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — History never forgets a champion. When you win one of sport’s biggest titles, you become immortal. Win multiple…
Continue ReadingThe haunting Masters meltdown that changed Rory McIlroy’s career
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Slumped on his club, head buried in his arm, Rory McIlroy looked on the verge of tears. The then-21-year-old had…
Continue ReadingWhy do Masters champions win a green jacket?
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Golfers fall asleep dreaming of securing theirs, Bubba Watson was moved to tears simply reminiscing over his, and…
Continue ReadingEurope launches subsidies probe into Chinese wind turbine suppliers
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — The European Union has launched an investigation into China’s state support for its wind turbine…
Continue ReadingWhy caddies wear white jumpsuits at the Masters
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The sights and colors of the Masters are what make the premier golf tournament so distinctive. The pink of the…
Continue ReadingRussian nature reserve wants volunteers to help toads cross busy road
By Issy Ronald and Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — Why did the toad cross the road? Because it had the help of kind volunteers to ensure its safety…
Continue Reading2024 ACM Awards nominations led by Luke Combs, Megan Moroney and Morgan Wallen
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The Academy of Country Music (ACM) on Tuesday announced the nominations for the 59th Academy of Country…
Continue ReadingBig opposition win in South Korean parliament election poses setback to President Yoon
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s liberal opposition parties look set to win a landslide victory in…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey county prosecutor resigns amid misconduct probe, denies any wrongdoing
BELVIDERE The top prosecutor in a northwestern New Jersey county has resigned amid a state probe into allegations that the office lied about…
Continue ReadingRare copy of comic featuring Superman’s first appearance sells for $6 million at auction
NEW YORK (AP) — A 1938 copy of the comic that first “introduced Superman to the world” has sold for a record-setting $6 million, the auctioneer…
Continue ReadingHouston’s Gospel Square: A Harmonious Future Rooted in Rich Third Ward Heritage
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story April 9, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston’s…
Continue ReadingA man led police on a car chase, drove off a 100-foot cliff on Long Island and survived
SOUTHOLD, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a driver led police on a 45-minute chase on New York’s Long Island, drove off a 100-foot cliff into Long…
Continue ReadingAt least 3 dead and 4 missing in an explosion at a hydroelectric plant in Italy
MILAN (AP) — Italian officials say an explosion at a hydroelectric plant has killed at least three people and another four are missing. Five were…
Continue ReadingBoeing orders bounce back on demand for a plane it can’t deliver yet
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Boeing’s commercial jet orders bounced back in March, but it was due to a large order from American…
Continue ReadingAcetaminophen use in pregnancy not linked to neurodevelopmental disorders, large study finds
By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — Using acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, during pregnancy was not associated with increased risk of…
Continue ReadingLebanon official urges restrictions on Syrian refugees after slaying blamed on Syrian gang
By KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s caretaker interior minister says this week’s slaying of a local politician by what…
Continue ReadingNorwegian court finds police acted unreasonably in fining activists who blocked government buildings
COPENHAGEN (AP) — A Norwegian court has ruled that police acted unreasonably when they fined 18 activists for blocking entrances to government…
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