They’re cute, cuddly and coming to America: China’s newest panda diplomats headed for Washington
By Nectar Gan, CNN Dujiangyan, China (CNN) — Two giant pandas are on their way from China to Washington’s National Zoo, kicking off a…
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Congo cancels an auction for 27 sites earmarked for oil exploration
Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The government of Congo has canceled an auction for 27 sites earmarked for oil exploration, citing late…
Continue ReadingTexas driver is killed and two deputies are wounded during Missouri traffic stop shootout
FULTON, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a Texas man shot and wounded two deputies during a traffic stop before they returned fire and killed him. The…
Continue ReadingKenya moves 50 elephants to a larger park, says it’s a sign poaching is low
Associated Press MWEA, Kenya (AP) — Kenya is moving 50 elephants from a national reserve to a larger park after overpopulation overwhelmed the…
Continue ReadingAidan Hutchinson likely down 4-6 months with broken leg, Lions coach Dan Campbell says
AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson had successful surgery to repair a fractured tibia and…
Continue ReadingUse of opioid overdose antidote by laypersons rose 43% from 2020 to 2022, study finds
By Sam Tupper, CNN (CNN) — After years of continuously rising opioid overdoses, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that…
Continue ReadingDemocrat Hakeem Jeffries stumps in California in a bid to reclaim House control
AP Congressional Correspondent LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries crisscrossed Southern California over the weekend as his party…
Continue ReadingIndigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election
Associated Press As Native Americans across the U.S. come together on Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day to celebrate their history and culture and…
Continue ReadingCanada expels India’s top diplomat and alleges wider diplomatic involvement in crimes
Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canada said it has identified India’s top diplomat in the country as a person of interest in the assassination of…
Continue ReadingThousands of cleaning supplies may contain substances linked to health problems
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — When you go through the chore of cleaning your home, you hope the end result is a safer, healthier…
Continue ReadingSpike Lee’s 1st trip, Michael Jordan’s welcome to newcomers and more from basketball Hall of Fame
AP Basketball Writer SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Spike Lee had a memorable first trip to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Michael…
Continue ReadingFreeze warnings issued for millions with the coldest temperatures in months incoming
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A dramatic pattern shift is bringing the chilliest air since spring to millions of people in the…
Continue ReadingVoters with disabilities are feeling ignored by presidential candidates
Associated Press A new report from Rutgers University estimates that about 40.2 million eligible voters in the quickly approaching U.S. presidential…
Continue ReadingFather of 10-year-old girl found dead in the UK called police from Pakistan to say he killed her
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A jury has heard that the father of a 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in England fled to Pakistan and called…
Continue ReadingBody of Scottish independence champion Alex Salmond soon to be flown home from North Macedonia
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — The body of Alex Salmond, Scotland’s former first minister who died during a conference in North Macedonia, will…
Continue ReadingBritish content creator dies trying to climb Spain’s highest bridge
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A 26-year-old British man has died after falling from Spain’s tallest bridge during an attempt to climb one of its…
Continue ReadingThe NBA’s parity era is here, with 6 champions in 6 years. Now Boston will try to buck that trend
AP Basketball Writer There’s never been an era in NBA history where it’s been harder to win back-to-back titles. Here are the last six NBA…
Continue ReadingWhat is UNIFIL, the peacekeeping force on the Israel-Lebanon border?
By Kara Fox, CNN (CNN) — Over the past week, the UN has said that the Israeli military has fired on its peacekeepers, forcibly entered its…
Continue ReadingExpect employers to get more picky about who you see for care
AP Health Writer A nonprofit finds in a recent survey that large employers expect the cost to treat patients will jump nearly 8% next year. That’s…
Continue ReadingWhat ‘training to failure’ means and how to incorporate it into your workout
AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) — Just how much pain do you have to endure to benefit from weight training? Fitness experts say that depends on what…
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