France is proposing to allow terminally ill patients to take lethal medication
PARIS (AP) — France’s government has presented a bill to allow adults with terminal cancer or other end-of-life illness to take lethal…
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College students are flocking to the Marriage Pact, mostly for fun, but some find lasting love
By LEANNE ITALIE AP Lifestyles Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It’s the stuff of movies: Two friends vow to marry each other if they’re not…
Continue ReadingIndianapolis teen charged in shooting that left 7 children injured
By Zenebou Sylla and Sabrina Souza, CNN (CNN) — A 17-year-old suspect has been charged in a shooting that left at least seven juveniles…
Continue ReadingA major UK report says trans children are being let down by toxic debate and lack of evidence
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A report from a senior doctor in England says children who question their gender identity are being…
Continue ReadingKentucky governor cites higher incarceration costs in veto of criminal justice bill
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s Democratic governor has vetoed a GOP-backed criminal justice bill that would…
Continue ReadingMarisha Pessl’s ‘Darkly,’ her first novel in six years, to come out Nov. 12
NEW YORK (AP) — Marisha Pessl’s first novel in six years is a psychological thriller with the kinds of intricate clues and connections she has…
Continue ReadingHamas tells negotiators it doesn’t have 40 Israeli hostages needed for first round of ceasefire
By Alex Marquardt and Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — Hamas has indicated it is currently unable to identify and track down 40 Israeli hostages…
Continue ReadingJessica Alba steps down as chief creative officer at Honest, the personal care company she founded
Jessica Alba, who shot to fame in the James Cameron television series “Dark Angel,” as well as films such as “Sin City” and the “Fantastic…
Continue ReadingLebanese man sanctioned by US found dead near Beirut
By KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Officials say a Lebanese man sanctioned by the U.S. for his alleged links with Palestinian group…
Continue ReadingDesperate young Guatemalans try to reach the US even after horrific deaths of migrating relatives
GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO Associated Press COMITANCILLO, Guatemala (AP) — Every night for nearly two years, Glendy Aracely Ramírez has prayed by…
Continue Reading96 shots fired in a fatal traffic stop. Here’s what the bodycam footage shows
CNN By Omar Jimenez and Holly Yan, CNN Chicago (CNN) — Newly released bodycam footage reveals the mayhem that unfolded in a residential…
Continue ReadingTogo bans protests over a canceled presidential election as tensions rise
By ERICK KAGLAN Associated Press LOME, Togo (AP) — Togo’s government says a planned three-day protest over the arrest of opposition figures and…
Continue ReadingEthiopia’s rights body calls for investigation into the killing of a prominent opposition figure
By EVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia’s state-appointed rights commission is calling for an investigation into the…
Continue ReadingThe US Postal Service wants to hike stamp prices again in July. Here’s how much you’ll pay
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Stamp prices are set to increase — again. The US Postal Service filed a notice with its regulators…
Continue ReadingAP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Alaska and Wyoming Democratic presidential contests
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will face Democratic voters in a pair of nominating contests in Alaska and…
Continue Reading5 questions to ask when helping an older parent with money
By JAE BRATTON of NerdWallet Conversations about money often require sensitivity and patience, especially when the person across the table is an…
Continue ReadingTax tips for college students and their parents
By KATHERINE ROTH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — There are lots of things college students and their parents should keep in mind before filing…
Continue Reading5 things to know for April 10: Severe weather, Abortion ruling, Presidential debates, Gaza, Forever chemicals
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Federal authorities are investigating Boeing after a whistleblower alleged the company took shortcuts when…
Continue Reading5 things to know for April 10: Severe weather, Abortion ruling, Presidential debates, Gaza, Forever chemicals
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Federal authorities are investigating Boeing after a whistleblower alleged the company took shortcuts when…
Continue ReadingWater levels rise and homes flood in Russia after a dam bursts near the Kazakhstan border
By The Associated Press Russian officials are scrambling to help homeowners displaced by floods, as water levels have risen in the Ural River. Floods…
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