By Tami Luhby and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — With a partial government shutdown looming at the end of next week, House leaders are discussing an agreement that would provide extra nutrition assistance for new moms and young children, addressing one big sticking point in the federal funding negotiations. But the possible deal is already
Continue ReadingBy DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — An attorney for Haitian President Jovenel Moïse’s widow, who was indicted in his assassination, says he believes the accusations against her are politically motivated. The U.S.-based attorney says he was surprised by media reports this week detailing the indictments against Martine Moïse and dozens
Continue ReadingBy SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is outlining a $52.7 billion state spending plan with more money for the migrant crisis, education and quantum computing. But the second-term Democrat has also proposed several new taxes, including more than doubling a sports betting tax. Pritzker characterized the proposed budget for
Continue ReadingBy JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — U.K. lawmakers have called for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. But the move came after dozens of lawmakers walked out of the House of Commons in protest at how the vote was handled on Wednesday. Parliament descended into chaos as legislators from the government and an
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN) — Si se habla con un grupo de 100 personas nacidas en Estados Unidos, es probable que dos de ellas hayan nacido como resultado de una fertilización in vitro (FIV), según el Dr. Zev Williams, director del Centro de Fertilidad de la Universidad de Columbia. “En muchos sentidos, la FIV es en
Continue ReadingBy Naomi Keitt Click here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (KJRH) — This Black History Month, 2 News Oklahoma looked at the disparity in Alzheimer’s cases among older Black Americans and one woman whose life mission is to help bring awareness. For the last 20 years, Beverly Baul made it her goal to
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The intersection of Century Drive and Colorado Avenue in southwest Bend is where the first roundabout in Bend was installed, back in 1999.
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — La MLS levanta el telón de la temporada 2024 y no hay mejor acto que tener al último ganador del Balón de Oro y campeón del mundo Lionel Messi como atracción principal. Este miércoles a las 8 p.m., hora de Miami, Inter recibe a Real Salt Lake para
Continue ReadingBy Andy Rose and Whitney Wild, CNN (CNN) — A 16-year-old student died following a fight at an Oklahoma high school – and as an investigation into the cause of death continues, advocates point to a heightened and hostile climate against the LGBTQ+ community. Nex Benedict, whose family says identified as nonbinary, died February 8,
Continue ReadingBy TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The collapse of a sand hole that killed a 7-year-old Indiana girl who was digging with her brother on a Florida beach is an underrecognized danger that kills and injures several children a year around the country. Sloan Mattingly died Tuesday afternoon at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s beach
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It’s National Heart Month, a reminder we share the importance behind learning how to perform CPR. Last year, Central Oregon teens helped save a life by doing just that.
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth Holmes Click here for updates on this story RICHMOND, Virginia (WTVR) — One of the largest packs of pills you’ve likely ever seen is now on display at VCU’s Murray N. DePillars building off Broad Street in downtown Richmond. Why? Shannon Kurzyniec, a Master of Fine Arts student at VCU, built the art
Continue ReadingBy PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s governor has rolled out legislation she says will prevent dangerous people from possessing weapons and strengthen mental health services to help prevent future tragedies like the Lewiston mass shooting that shook the state. Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, called for changes in January in a
Continue ReadingBy Isabel Rosales, Christina Maxouris, Meg Tirrell, Chris Youd and Maxime Tamsett, CNN (CNN) — A third fertility clinic in Alabama has halted part of its IVF treatment programs following the state Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are children. The Center for Reproductive Medicine at Mobile Infirmary said it will stop treatments on Saturday
Continue ReadingBy SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Police in Oklahoma say a teen who died a day after an altercation at school did not die as a result of injuries sustained in the fight. The fight may have been prompted by bullying over gender identity. The student has been identified by family members
Continue ReadingBy Jason Lamb Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WTVF) — Could Nashville be home to its very own Major League Baseball team? It’s a question many have asked for years, but a new report has a lot of people talking about that idea becoming reality for Music City and the MLB. The
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story EL DORADO COUNTY, California (KOVR) — At just six years old, Shine Arslanian of Garden Valley has faced more adversity than most, but still, nothing slows him down. “I am inspired by Shine on a daily basis. He continues to blow my mind,” said Shine’s
Continue ReadingBy LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer Alabama lawmakers and Gov. Kay Ivey have agreed to protect in vitro fertilization providers from legal liability. The Alabama Supreme Court ruled last month that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law and touched off immediate backlash. Many doctors and patients are concerned about ripple effects across
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about major rail accidents since 1900. Notable International Rail Accidents January 1915 – Guadalajara, Mexico: More than 600 people die when a train derails into a ravine during a steep descent. May 22, 1915 – Gretna, Scotland: The United Kingdom’s worst rail disaster occurs when three
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN Español) — Este martes, el piloto de helicóptero ruso Maxim Kuzminov —quien había desertado en Ucrania en septiembre pasado en lo que fue una operación dramática— fue asesinado en España, según autoridades ucranianas y españolas. Kuzminov fue asesinado a tiros el 13 de febrero dentro del estacionamiento de un edificio de apartamentos
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