US Constitution encasement vandalized with red powder at National Archives
By Angela Fritz, CNN (CNN) — The National Archives in Washington, DC, closed early on Wednesday after two people dumped red powder on the…
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Cisco Systems to lay off more than 4,000 workers in latest sign of tighter times in tech
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Internet networking pioneer Cisco Systems is jettisoning more than 4,000 employees.…
Continue ReadingPalestinians living in US will be shielded from deportation, the White House says
By COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has announced that Palestinians living in the U.S. will be shielded from…
Continue ReadingEvery week is World Interfaith Harmony Week for devotees of Swami Vivekananda
By RICHA KARMARKAR Religion News Service NEW YORK (RNS) — At a Sunday morning service on Sunday (Feb. 4), a priest gave a sermon, a choir sang…
Continue Reading12 women sue FBI over alleged failure to protect them from Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse
By Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — The FBI’s “repeated and continued failures, delays and inaction” allowed Jeffrey Epstein to continue his sex…
Continue ReadingBiden allies, rivals both want transcript of his special counsel interview released. It could happen
By COLLEEN LONG, ZEKE MILLER and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden avoided criminal charges around his handling of…
Continue ReadingThreats to federal judges have more than doubled in ‘alarming’ spike, US Marshals director says
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal judges targeted by threats have more than doubled over the last three years amid a…
Continue ReadingTinder, Hinge and other dating apps encourage ‘compulsive’ use, lawsuit claims
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Stuck in a dating app loop with no date in sight? A lawsuit filed Wednesday against Match Group claims that…
Continue ReadingCaught at border with pythons in his pants, New York City man fined and sentenced to probation
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a New York City man who admitted to smuggling three Burmese pythons in his pants through a…
Continue ReadingSnowy forecast prompts officials in Portland, Oregon, to declare state of emergency
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, said they will declare a state of emergency Wednesday evening…
Continue ReadingSnowy forecast prompts officials in Portland, Oregon, to declare state of emergency
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, said they will declare a state of emergency Wednesday evening…
Continue ReadingProtesters pour red powder on US Constitution enclosure, prompting evacuation of National Archives
By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Archives building and galleries were evacuated after two protesters dumped powder…
Continue ReadingDancer Tiler Peck makes her choreography debut at the New York City Ballet
By BROOKE LEFFERTS Associated Press The New York City Ballet’s principal dancer Tiler Peck has choreographed her first ballet, “Concerto for…
Continue ReadingAs Marvel reveals the new ‘Fantastic Four’ cast, here’s a look back at all the past versions
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Pedro Pascal is jumping from Star Wars to Marvel. The studio announced Wednesday that “The Mandalorian” actor is…
Continue ReadingTexas emergency room’s aquarium likely saved lives when car smashed through wall, doctor says
By JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas hospital official says a large aquarium in the lobby of an emergency room likely saved…
Continue ReadingHaiti says it is working on an agreement with Kenya to secure a long-awaited police deployment
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Haiti’s government has announced that it is working on an official agreement with Kenyan officials to secure the…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy set to begin open enrollment period
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond Proficiency Academy’s annual open enrollment period begins on Thursday, February 15 at 8 a.m., and runs through…
Continue ReadingPuerto Rico is entangled in a heated public health debate over vaccines and masks
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A fiery debate over public health and personal rights has gripped Puerto Rico as legislators clash with medical…
Continue ReadingWNBA posts A grades in racial and gender hiring in diversity report card
ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — The WNBA continues to post top-tier grades in an annual report studying diversity hiring throughout the league. But there…
Continue ReadingHow to keep yourself safe from romance scams this Valentine’s Day
By ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Last year, the Federal Trade Commission received over 64,000 romance scams reports that…
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