Russia’s parliament approves budget with a record amount devoted to defense spending
By The Associated Press Russia’s parliament has approved a federal budget that increases spending by around 25% in 2024-2026 and devotes a…
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Biden declares emergency over lead in water in US Virgin Islands
By MICHAEL PHILLIS Associated Press President Joe Biden declared an emergency over lead-in-water contamination in the U.S. Virgin Islands earlier…
Continue ReadingKing Charles III honors K-pop girl group Blackpink during South Korean president’s state visit
By DANICA KIRKA and JILL LAWLESS LONDON (AP) — King Charles III honored the K-pop band Blackpink. He saluted their work in raising awareness among…
Continue ReadingU.S. unemployment claims drop by 24,000 to 209,000, another sign of labor market resiliency
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, a sign…
Continue ReadingThis beer is made from recycled shower water
By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — You wouldn’t know if you tasted it, but Epic OneWater Brew is a beer with a peculiar ingredient: it’s made…
Continue ReadingThis beer is made from recycled shower water
CNN By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — You wouldn’t know if you tasted it, but Epic OneWater Brew is a beer with a peculiar ingredient: it’s…
Continue ReadingTiger Woods and son Charlie to play in PNC Championship again
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Maybe the reason Tiger Woods is returning to competition next week in the Bahamas is to prepare for what really…
Continue ReadingPoland’s new parliament debates reversing a ban on government funding for in vitro fertilization
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s new parliament is debating the reinstatement of government funding for in vitro fertilization as its first…
Continue ReadingHaitian police say member of a gang accused of kidnapping Americans has been extradited to the US
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s law enforcement authorities say a member of a violent gang accused of kidnapping four U.S. citizens has…
Continue ReadingTimekeepers no more, rank-and-file Jehovah’s Witnesses say goodbye to tracking proselytizing hours
By PETER SMITH Associated Press Jehovah’s Witnesses are well-known for proselytizing door-to-door and handing out their literature on city…
Continue ReadingHow to spot 4 Social Security scams and protect your identity
By WHITNEY VANDIVER of NerdWallet A recent uptick in scams targeting older adults has seniors wondering who’s really calling them. As the most…
Continue ReadingHow watching football became a Thanksgiving tradition
By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — Thanksgiving, for many in the US, usually means a few things: food, family… and football. Every year, millions…
Continue ReadingFormer Obama administration official arrested after video shows Islamophobic language spewed at food vendor
By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — A former Obama-era National Security Council official was arrested Wednesday after a series of videos…
Continue ReadingFamilies of Israeli hostages face an ‘excruciating’ wait for news after Israel and Hamas strike deal
By Tara John, Clarissa Ward and Brent Swails, CNN Tel Aviv (CNN) — After enduring nearly seven weeks of uncertainty about the fate of family…
Continue ReadingWhere can you shop on Black Friday? Here’s what’s open — and when
By FRANCISCO GUZMAN Associated Press Black Friday is almost upon us, when retailers kick off the holiday season with offers meant to get customers in…
Continue ReadingEdmunds picks the five best cars for under $30,000
By NICK KURCZEWSKI Edmunds Pricing for the average new car continues to rise, with the latest reports pegging the average new vehicle transaction…
Continue ReadingUS interfaith communities draw on decades-long bonds to navigate Israel-Hamas War
By Brammhi Balarajan, CNN (CNN) — In the days following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Lisa Kaplan-Miller’s WhatsApp group fell…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Nov. 22: Holiday travel, Israel, Artificial intelligence, Alaska landslide, Spy satellite
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — On the day before Thanksgiving, cities across the US are bustling with activity. The travel rush has…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Nov. 22: Holiday travel, Israel, Artificial intelligence, Alaska landslide, Spy satellite
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — On the day before Thanksgiving, cities across the US are bustling with activity. The travel rush has begun,…
Continue ReadingRepublic of Congo marks a day of mourning for 31 dead in a stadium stampede
By LOUIS OKAMBA Associated Press BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) — Republic of Congo’s government says it’s paying the medical bills…
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