Scientists have discovered a theoretically habitable, Earth-size planet
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Two teams of scientists have discovered a theoretically habitable planet, smaller than Earth but bigger than Venus,…
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American is flying home after getting suspended sentence for ammo possession in Turks and Caicos
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands (AP) — An American arrested in the Caribbean for illegally carrying ammunition is returning to the United…
Continue ReadingTribes say their future is at stake as they push for Congress to consider Colorado River settlement
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press Navajo officials are celebrating the signing of legislation outlining a proposed water rights settlement that…
Continue ReadingVoting rights advocates ask federal judge to toss Ohio voting restrictions they say violate ADA
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Voting rights advocates have asked a federal judge to strike down restrictions contained…
Continue ReadingFrench Open Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the French Open tennis tournament. May 25-June 8, 2025 – The French Open takes place at…
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Crows can count up to four, a new study finds
By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Perhaps “birdbrained” isn’t such an insult after all –– crows, the ubiquitous urban bird, can vocally…
Continue ReadingCaleb Carr, military historian and author of bestselling novel ‘The Alienist,’ dies at 68
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Caleb Carr, the scarred and gifted son of founding Beat Lucien Carr who endured a traumatizing…
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Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team recognized as Oregon Drug Team of the Year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) Team was awarded the 2023 Agency of the Year for Oregon by the Western States…
Continue ReadingMan sentenced to 25 years for teaching bomb-making to person targeting authorities
By JASON DEAREN Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday sentenced a North Carolina man to 25 years in prison for teaching…
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Dog stolen from vehicle parked at Whychus Creek Canyon trailhead found deceased a few miles away, DCSO says
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help in finding a dog stolen Friday from a crate in a vehicle parked at the Whychus…
Continue ReadingNearly 140 migrants reach Greece after dangerous sea voyages. One man drowned
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say nearly 140 migrants have reached Greek shores over the past 24 hours. One man drowned off the southern…
Continue ReadingEfforts to draft a pandemic treaty falter as countries disagree on how to respond to next emergency
By JAMEY KEATEN and MARIA CHENG Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — A global treaty to fight pandemics like COVID is going to have to wait: After more…
Continue ReadingFlorida priest accused of biting woman during dispute over Communion bread
By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A Florida priest is accused of biting a woman while giving out Communion during a Mass in St. Cloud in an alleged…
Continue ReadingProsecutor tells jury that self-exiled wealthy Chinese businessman cheated thousands of $1 billion
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A prosecutor told jurors at a fraud trial’s start that a self-exiled wealthy Chinese…
Continue ReadingInflation isn’t keeping Americans from having fun this Memorial Day weekend
By Alicia Wallace and Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — Americans may be sick and tired of dealing with high prices across pretty much every…
Continue ReadingRio de Janeiro bay reforestation shows mangroves’ power to mitigate climate disasters
By DIARLEI RODRIGUES and MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — At the rear of Rio de Janeiro’s polluted Guanabara Bay,…
Continue ReadingFrench Open 2024: Alcaraz and Swiatek won the singles titles. What are the early Wimbledon odds?
PARIS (AP) — Catch up on the 2024 French Open with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about what happened at the clay-court Grand…
Continue ReadingWhat comes next for Ohio’s teacher pension fund? Prospects of a ‘hostile takeover’ are being probed
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A battle is under way for the future of Ohio’s $94 billion teacher pension fund. The…
Continue ReadingBlinken will head to eastern Europe as concerns mount about Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to eastern Europe next week as concerns mount…
Continue ReadingPolice search Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect’s home on Long Island for 5th straight day
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press MASSAPEQUA PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Investigators in the New York City suburbs continue to scour the home of a…
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