Former Myanmar strongman Than Shwe suffering from COVID-19
By DAVID RISING Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — The former longtime military ruler of Myanmar, Than Shwe, has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and is…
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The inhabitant of a medieval grave in Finland may have been nonbinary, a new study finds
By Scottie Andrew, CNN In 1968, excavators uncovered a nearly 1,000-year-old grave in Finland thought to be occupied by a warrior woman, given the…
Continue ReadingVictims slam Tesla subsidy from East German communist fund
BERLIN (AP) — Victims of communism in East Germany have criticized the decision to grant electric automaker Tesla a subsidy of almost $10 million…
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BERLIN (AP) — Victims of communism in East Germany have criticized the decision to grant electric automaker Tesla a subsidy of almost $10 million…
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Dolly Parton, the Grammy Award-winning singer, song writer, producer and actress. Personal…
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Olympic and world champion figure skater Scott Hamilton. Personal Birth date: August 28,…
Continue ReadingPakistani army: Accidental explosion at arms factory kills 3
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s military says an accidental explosion at the country’s key weapons-producing factory has killed at least…
Continue ReadingNew hurricane forms well off Mexico’s Pacific coast
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The fourth hurricane of the eastern Pacific season has formed far off the coast of Mexico, but it’s not expected to…
Continue ReadingJapan mayor apologizes for biting athlete’s gold medal
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese mayor has apologized for biting the Olympic gold medal of a softball player who had paid…
Continue ReadingHow COVID pandemic changed methadone treatment for addiction
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer Here’s one more lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic: It appears safe to relax restrictions on methadone, the…
Continue ReadingCuomo exit isn’t stopping push for answers on nursing homes
By MATT SEDENSKY AP National Writer Sexual harassment allegations cost New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo his job. Now, many want to see him answer for a…
Continue ReadingOregon school board OKs ban on Black Lives Matter flags
NEWBERG, Ore. (AP) — The school board in Newberg, Oregon, has voted to ban on pride flags, flags reading Black Lives Matter and any broadly…
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NEWBERG, Ore. (AP) — The school board in Newberg, Oregon, has voted to ban on pride flags, flags reading Black Lives Matter and any broadly…
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NEWBERG, Ore. (AP) — The school board in Newberg, Oregon, has voted to ban on pride flags, flags reading Black Lives Matter and any broadly…
Continue ReadingFred weaker, but likely to drench Florida as tropical storm
By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — Tropical depression Fred is heading for a drenching of Cuba and the Bahamas on a forecast track…
Continue ReadingNeil Gorsuch Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of US Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch. Personal Birth date: August 29, 1967 Birth place: Denver,…
Continue ReadingMaddow to contribute foreword to book on Pegasus malware
NEW YORK (AP) — Rachel Maddow is contributing a foreword to “Pegasus,” a book by two Paris-based investigative reporters on the phone malware…
Continue ReadingAlgeria battles wildfires with 2 French firefighter planes
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria’s president says five firefighting planes sent by European countries are expected by Saturday to help the country…
Continue ReadingNASA facility in Ohio named for native son Neil Armstrong
SANDSUKY, Ohio (AP) — A NASA research facility in Ohio has been renamed after astronaut Neil Armstrong. The state’s U.S. senators led the efforts…
Continue ReadingDan + Shay found time for reflection after global success
By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — More than a year ago, country pop duo Dan + Shay were just beginning their first…
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