Outgoing North Carolina governor grants 2 pardons, 6 commutations
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has commuted what have been lengthy sentences served by six criminal offenders in state prisons…
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A France-trained force aims to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses at a critical point in war
Associated Press A FRENCH MILITARY BASE, France (AP) — A French military task force with the festive name “Champagne” is wrapping up a mission…
Continue ReadingPennsylvania Senate contest headed toward a recount, and possibly litigation
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania between Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David…
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Ukrainian mother and three children killed in a Russian strike on Zelensky’s hometown
By Ivana Kottasová and Svitlana Vlasova, CNN (CNN) — It took more than a day for rescuers to find Ulyana Kulyk’s tiny body in the rubble.…
Continue ReadingMedical King recalls 222,000 adult bed assistance rails after one reported death
NEW YORK (AP) — About 222,000 adult bed assistance rails are under recall due to entrapment and asphyxia hazards, following one death in a…
Continue ReadingHistorian Doris Kearns Goodwin to kick off fundraising effort for Ohio women’s suffrage monument
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Doris Kearns Goodwin is kicking off the $2 million capital campaign for an Ohio monument to women’s…
Continue ReadingBrazil authorities link bombing in the capital to extremist discourse
Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian Supreme Court justice says he believes that the explosion outside the court in Brasilia was the…
Continue ReadingGerman soccer club St. Pauli is leaving X, saying it has become a ‘hate machine’ under Musk
BERLIN (AP) — German soccer club St. Pauli is leaving X, saying the social media platform has become a “hate machine” that could influence…
Continue ReadingBurt Bacharach, composer of classic songs, will have papers donated to Library of Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — The papers of composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach are being donated to the Library of Congress. Bacharach, an Grammy, Tony and…
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Milwaukee wood artist taps into nostalgia by turning trash into treasure
By Alex Corradetti Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Ike Wynter is a Milwaukee wood…
Continue ReadingKaua’i man calls for safer roads, more aloha from drivers after crash
By Mika Miyashima Click here for updates on this story KAUAI, Hawaii (KITV) — A Kauai man is pleading with people to…
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‘Only in Australia’: Couple comes home to find koala in bed
CNN By Isaac Yee and Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Koalas are normally found in eucalyptus trees, but one couple came home in Australia on Wednesday…
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Bill restricting school bathroom use by transgender students passes Ohio Senate, awaits governor’s signature
WEWS, UCLA, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS, CNN By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — The Ohio Senate on Wednesday greenlit a measure that would ban…
Continue ReadingMuseum finds remains from a victim of a notorious 1980s Philadelphia police bombing
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — More human remains from a 1985 police bombing on the headquarters of a Black liberation group in Philadelphia have been found…
Continue ReadingFord agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on a recall
AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on a recall and…
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‘She was my world’: Asheville mother discovers daughter’s body after domestic shooting
By Taylor Thompson Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The mother of a woman who…
Continue ReadingTrump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — After losing the White House and both houses of Congress, Democrats are grappling with how to handle transgender…
Continue ReadingQ&A: ‘Love, Actually’ filmmaker Richard Curtis on charity, the Oscars and the state of rom-coms
AP Film Writer Richard Curtis is known for his contributions to romantic comedies with “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” “Notting Hill” and…
Continue ReadingNo. 1 Oregon puts its unbeaten record at stake as it visits Wisconsin
No. 1 Oregon (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten) at Wisconsin (5-4, 3-3), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST (NBC) BETMGM College Football Odds: Oregon by 14 Series record:…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: Early-Open at the Mountain
Mt. Bachelor and Mt. Hood Meadows open for an early start to the season this Friday! If you’re looking to get an even earlier start, travel to Mt.…
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