Hungary’s Orban backs Sweden’s NATO bid, potentially removing last hurdle to accession
By Christian Edwards, Catherine Nicholls and James Frater, CNN (CNN) — Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban told NATO Secretary-General Jens…
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Myanmar’s army denies that generals were sentenced to death for surrendering key city to insurgents
By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government is denying reports that it sentenced six army generals to death or…
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By BHARATHA MALLAWARACHI Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s parliament has overwhelmingly approved an internet regulation…
Continue ReadingThe UN refugee chief says that he’s worried that the war in Ukraine is being forgotten
By SUSIE BLANN Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees says that he’s worried that the war in Ukraine has…
Continue ReadingGroundwater depletion accelerating in many parts of the world, study finds
By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The groundwater that supplies farms, homes, industries and cities is being depleted across…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Academy Awards, also known as the “Oscars.” March 15, 2026 – The 98th Annual…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of John Roberts, chief justice of the United States. Personal Birth date: January…
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Continue ReadingBritain says it has no plans for conscription, after top general says the UK may need a citizen army
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government says it has no plans to introduce conscription, after the head of the British…
Continue ReadingMother’s boyfriend suspected of fatally stabbing 6-year-old Baltimore boy, police say
BALTIMORE (AP) — Authorities say a man is suspected of stabbing to death his girlfriend’s 6-year-old son in the family’s Baltimore home.…
Continue ReadingMother of disabled girl who was allegedly raped in Starbucks bathroom sues company, school district
By CLAUDIA LAUER Associated Press The mother of an intellectually disabled girl who was allegedly led from school grounds by three male students and…
Continue ReadingFormer NRA President Oliver North says he was ousted after he raised concerns about corruption within the organization
By Sabrina Souza, CNN (CNN) — Former National Rifle Association President Oliver North was ousted after he raised concerns about corruption…
Continue ReadingEU Parliament’s environmental committee supports relaxing rules on genetically modified plants
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Lawmakers on the European Parliament’s environment committee are backing a proposal to relax…
Continue ReadingWorks of poetry, fiction and nonfiction receive $10,000 “Science + Literature” awards
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A poetry collection, a coming-of-age novel and a history of deep sea exploration are unlikely…
Continue ReadingUK’s flagship nuclear plant could cost up to $59 billion, developer says
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A major nuclear plant that Britain’s government hopes will generate affordable, low-carbon energy…
Continue ReadingOklahoma state lawmaker apologizes for bill labeling ‘Hispanic’ gang members terrorists. Fellow lawmakers say it’s not enough
By Chandelis Duster, CNN (CNN) — An Oklahoma state lawmaker says he will now change the language of a bill he proposed that designates anyone…
Continue ReadingDeputies find six bodies at remote Mojave Desert crossroads
EL MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in Southern California say six people have been found dead in a remote area of the Mojave Desert. San…
Continue ReadingItaly’s lower chamber of parliament OKs deal with Albania to house migrants during asylum processing
ROME (AP) — Italy’s lower chamber of parliament has approved a novel deal with Albania to house migrants during the processing of their asylum…
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