Sexual violence ‘largely unpunished’ in Haiti, UN says
By Mitchell McCluskey, CNN (CNN) — The UN human rights office described sexual violence in Haiti as “severely underreported and largely…
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Michigan GOP lawmaker falsely claims that buses carrying March Madness teams are ‘illegal invaders’
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan state lawmaker involved in former President Donald Trump’s…
Continue ReadingSawfish are spinning, and dying, in Florida waters as rescue effort begins
By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Endangered smalltooth sawfish, marine creatures virtually unchanged for millions of…
Continue ReadingFlo Milli’s new album proves the ‘Never Lose Me’ rising artist’s dreams of greatness are coming true
By GARY GERARD HAMILTON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Flo Milli always felt different from her peers growing up, believing she was destined for…
Continue ReadingRepublican states file lawsuit challenging Biden’s student loan repayment plan
By COLLIN BINKLEY and JOHN HANNA Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A group of Republican-led states is suing the Biden administration to block a…
Continue ReadingGeorgia lawmakers approve private water utility bypassing county to serve homes near Hyundai plant
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Georgia lawmakers have agreed to change a state law so that a private utility can provide water…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Vatican, also known as the Holy See, the spiritual and governing center of the Roman…
Continue ReadingIncome Tax Deadline Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the annual income tax filing deadline in the United States. April 15, 2026, is the deadline…
Continue ReadingGreen Day will headline United Nations-backed global climate concert in San Francisco
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Green Day will headline a United Nations Human Rights-backed global climate concert on Tuesday…
Continue ReadingJacob Zuma Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Jacob Zuma, former president of South Africa. Zuma survived at least half a dozen…
Continue ReadingDengue is sweeping through the Americas early this year
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dengue is surging across the Americas early this year from Puerto Rico to Brazil.…
Continue ReadingDashcam video shows deadly Texas school bus crash after cement truck veers into oncoming lane
By ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Dash camera video released by a Texas school district shows the moment a cement truck…
Continue ReadingWest Virginia bill adding work search to unemployment, freezing benefits made law without signature
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s unemployed people will need to do more to prove they are searching…
Continue ReadingNYC will try gun scanners in subway system in effort to deter violence underground
By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City officials announced a pilot program on Thursday to deploy portable gun scanners in…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina to hold 2024 congressional elections with map previously ruled unconstitutional
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal court has ruled that congressional elections in South Carolina will be held under a…
Continue ReadingHouse Speaker Mike Johnson will send Mayorkas impeachment to the Senate next month
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson will send articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate…
Continue ReadingGeorge Washington family secrets revealed by DNA from unmarked 19th century graves
By Mindy Weisberger, CNN (CNN) — Genetic analysis has shed light on a long-standing mystery surrounding the fates of President George…
Continue ReadingA potent planet-warming gas is seeping out of US landfills at rates higher than previously thought, scientists say
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — Garbage piling up in landfills isn’t just an eyesore, it’s also a climate nightmare, belching out large…
Continue ReadingTruck driver convicted of vehicular homicide for 2022 crash that killed 5 in Colorado
DENVER (AP) — A Denver truck driver has been convicted of five counts of vehicular homicide for crashing a semi tractor-trailer into a vehicle…
Continue ReadingBrazil’s Bolsonaro requests court permission to accept Netanyahu’s invite to Israel
By GABRIELA SÁ PESSOA Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has requested federal authorities return his…
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