Just a Category 1 hurricane? Don’t be fooled by a number — it could be more devastating than a Cat 5
Associated Press Here’s a troubling phrase hurricane forecasters hate but often hear: “It’s just a Category 1. Nothing to worry…
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Trucker describes finding ‘miracle baby’ by the side of a highway in Louisiana
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The truck driver who rescued an abandoned baby from the side of Interstate 10 in Louisiana this week says he…
Continue ReadingPac-12’s postseason bowl agreements remain for Oregon State and Washington State
The Pac-12’s existing bowl game agreements will continue through the 2025 season despite the league’s breakup, the conference announced…
Continue ReadingCommunity Conversations: Wanderlust Tours and AdvenChair partner to bring accessibility to Smith Rock, other special places
Lynsey Harris sits down with AdvenChair creator Geoff Babb and Wanderlust Tours CEO Courtney Braun to discuss their new AdvenTours partnership and…
Continue ReadingGolden Gate Bridge Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. It is a suspension bridge that crosses the Golden…
Continue ReadingThe collapse of a school in northern Nigeria leaves 22 students dead, officials say
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Police say a two-story school collapsed during morning classes in north-central Nigeria, killing 22 students…
Continue ReadingEx-NYPD officer is convicted of assault for punching a man 6 times
Associated Press A former New York City police officer has been convicted of assault for punching a man in the face six times and breaking his nose…
Continue ReadingGeorgia sheriff laments scrapped jail plans in county under federal civil rights investigation
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia sheriff says officials made a shortsighted decision not build a new jail in a county where conditions for prisoners have…
Continue Reading‘Tomorrow, I kill you:’ Rescued hostage details psychological abuse during eight months of Hamas captivity
CNN By Christian Edwards and Bianna Golodryga, CNN (CNN) — When the Gaza sunshine was at its hottest, Andrey Kozlov said the Hamas fighters…
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US senators call out Big Tech’s new approach to poaching talent, products from smaller AI startups
AP Technology Writers In the race to stay ahead in artificial intelligence, the biggest technology companies are swallowing up the talent and…
Continue ReadingEiffel Tower Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Facts Almost seven million people visit the Eiffel Tower annually.…
Continue ReadingExtreme heat and some medicines can be a risky combo. Here’s what to know
AP Medical Writer Extreme heat can raise the danger of heat-related illnesses and threaten health in a more subtle way — by amplifying the side…
Continue ReadingFederal agents seize $4.6 million worth of cocaine off boat near Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Federal authorities say they have seized $4.6 million worth of cocaine and arrested two U.S. citizens aboard a boat in…
Continue ReadingA World War I veteran is first Tulsa Race Massacre victim identified from mass graves
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma, says a World War I veteran is the first person identified from graves filled…
Continue ReadingProsecutors in Karen Read case argue against dismissing any charges
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Prosecutors in the Karen Read murder case are arguing against dropping any charges after her mistrial. Their motion…
Continue ReadingOn NYC beaches, angry birds fight drones patrolling for sharks and struggling swimmers
By The Associated Press A fleet of drones patrolling New York City’s beaches for signs of sharks and struggling swimmers is drawing backlash from…
Continue ReadingFormer Georgia insurance commissioner sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to health care fraud
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge sentenced former Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine to serve three-and-a-half years in…
Continue ReadingActor Matthew McConaughey tells governors he is still mulling future run for political office
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Actor Matthew McConaughey continues to tease about someday running for political office. McConaughey told a…
Continue ReadingVictim of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre identified through DNA genealogy as WWI veteran
By Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — A victim of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre whose remains were found during an archaeological dig at Oaklawn…
Continue ReadingKing Charles III hosts Idris Elba to hear from young people about the troubles they face
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — We hear you: That was the simple message offered to a group of young people hosted in London by King Charles III.…
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