Giant pandas returning to the National Zoo in DC
By Avery Lotz, CNN (CNN) — Two new giant pandas will be arriving at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, DC, this year, the zoo…
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Archaeologists uncover ‘astonishing’ remains of horses buried 2,000 years ago
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Archaeologists in France have uncovered nine “astonishing” graves containing the skeletons of 28 horses that…
Continue ReadingThe Panda Party is back on as giant pandas will return to Washington’s National Zoo by year’s end
By DINO HAZELL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Months after the nation’s capital bid an emotional farewell to its giant pandas, the…
Continue ReadingDutch police say they’re homing in on robbers responsible for multimillion-dollar jewelry heist
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police say that an international investigation is homing in on a gang of robbers believed to be responsible for…
Continue ReadingEgypt and China deepen cooperation during el-Sissi’s visit to Beijing
By FATMA KHALED Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Egypt and China have signed agreements deepening their cooperation during President Abdel-Fattah…
Continue ReadingThe first social media babies are adults now. Some are pushing for laws to protect kids from their parents’ oversharing
By Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — Cam Barrett knows the precise date of her first menstrual period. Her mother posted the news on Facebook. “I was…
Continue ReadingMalcolm Gladwell takes fresh look at societal trends in ‘Revenge of the Tipping Point’
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Coming this fall: “The Tipping Point,” the sequel. Little, Brown and Co. announced…
Continue ReadingGravitational changes, 178-feet drop caused injuries on Singapore Airlines jet that hit turbulence
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A preliminary investigation says rapid changes in the gravitational force led to a 178-feet altitude drop of a…
Continue ReadingConocoPhillips is buying Marathon Oil in $22.5 billion deal
By Mark Thompson, CNN London (CNN) — Big Oil keeps doing big deals. ConocoPhillips said Wednesday it had agreed to buy Marathon Oil in an…
Continue ReadingConocoPhillips buying Marathon Oil for $17.1 billion in all-stock deal as energy prices rise
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer ConocoPhillips is buying Marathon Oil in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $17.1 billion as energy…
Continue ReadingNearly 3 out of 10 children in Afghanistan face crisis or emergency level of hunger in 2024
By RAHIM FAIEZ ISLAMABAD (AP) — About 6.5 million children in Afghanistan are forecast to experience crisis levels of hunger in 2024. That’s…
Continue ReadingHaiti’s new prime minister vows to seek unity after he is selected by transitional council
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Haiti’s new prime minister has vowed to seek unity in his first statement since a…
Continue ReadingUN rights group says Japan needs to do more to counter human rights abuses
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A group working under the U.N. Human Rights Council has issued a wide-ranging report about rights in…
Continue ReadingFrench prosecutor in New Caledonia says authorities are investigating suspects behind deadly unrest
By BARBARA SURK Associated Press NICE, France (AP) — The French prosecutor in New Caledonia says authorities have opened an investigation into…
Continue Reading5 things to know for May 29: Severe storms, Trump trial, Gaza, Bird flu, South Africa election
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — The White House has announced new actions to modernize America’s electrical grid, paving the way for clean…
Continue Reading5 things to know for May 29: Severe storms, Trump trial, Gaza, Bird flu, South Africa election
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — The White House has announced new actions to modernize America’s electrical grid, paving the way for…
Continue ReadingPoland’s leader says the border with Belarus will be further fortified after a soldier is stabbed
By CZAREK SOKOLOWSKI Associated Press DUBICZE CERKIEWNE, Poland (AP) — Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk says its forces would fortify the…
Continue ReadingEdmunds: The best used vehicles for young drivers under $20,000
By CHRISTIAN WARDLAW Edmunds Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers. That’s why it’s important for young people to…
Continue ReadingMining giant BHP pledges to invest in South Africa economy as it seeks support for Anglo bid
LONDON (AP) — Australian mining giant BHP Group has pledged to invest in South Africa’s economy as it seeks support for a 38.6 billion pound…
Continue ReadingEurope’s cybersecurity chief says disruptive attacks have doubled in 2024, sees Russia behind many
By DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The top European Union cybersecurity official says that disruptive digital attacks have…
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