‘Extraordinary’ structure has no real parallel in the archaeological record, scientists say
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Archaeologists have unearthed the oldest known wooden structure, and it’s almost half a million years old. The…
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South Korean leader warns Russia against weapons collaboration with the North
By TED ANTHONY AP National Writer UNITED NATIONS (AP) — South Korea’s president sounded a warning to fellow world leaders about the recent…
Continue ReadingSeattle City Council OKs law to prosecute for having and using drugs such as fentanyl in public
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle City Council on Tuesday adopted a controlled substance law after rejecting it earlier this summer, making the possession…
Continue ReadingPennsylvania state government will prepare to start using AI in its operations
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania state government will prepare to use artificial intelligence in its operations, as states are increasingly…
Continue ReadingSuspects in Bronx day care overdose cases that left 1 child dead and 3 others sickened are believed to be drug distributors, federal source says
By Mark Morales, John Miller and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — The suspects charged with murder at a Bronx day care center after several children were…
Continue ReadingHunter Biden must come to court in person for firearms case, judge rules
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge has ruled that Hunter Biden must appear in person for a hearing where he is…
Continue ReadingSenate confirms chairman of joint chiefs as GOP senator still blocking hundreds of military nominees
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Gen. CQ Brown as the next chairman of the…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey fines PointsBet for 3 different types of sports betting violations
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Gambling regulators have fined the online sports betting company PointsBet $25,000,…
Continue ReadingSurveillance video prompts Connecticut elections officials to investigate Bridgeport primary
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press Surveillance video of a woman in Connecticut stuffing papers into an absentee ballot drop box has prompted an…
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Cooldown, rain assist firefighters still working to contain blazes on Willamette National Forest
This week’s cooler temperatures and forecast rain in places are welcome signs for the more than 900 firefighters still working to fully contain…
Continue ReadingDetained Americans Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at some recent cases of foreign governments detaining US citizens. For information about missing…
Continue ReadingKim Jong Un Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Personal Birth date: January 8 (Widely believed…
Continue ReadingFamily of man who died while being admitted to psychiatric hospital agrees to $8.5M settlement
By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The family of a man who died while handcuffed and pinned to the floor for about 11 minutes as…
Continue ReadingTenor Stephen Gould dies at age 61 after being diagnosed with bile duct cancer
NEW YORK (AP) — Tenor Stephen Gould, who announced earlier this month that he had been diagnosed with incurable bile duct cancer, has died. He was…
Continue ReadingJohn Brennan Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of John Brennan, former director of the CIA. Personal Birth date: September 22, 1955…
Continue ReadingWhy the power of a US attorney has become a flashpoint in the Hunter Biden case
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have grilled Attorney General Merrick Garland about…
Continue ReadingDC Area Sniper Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the timelines, victims and aftermath of the shootings that occurred in and around Washington,…
Continue ReadingJulie Andrews Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of actress Julie Andrews. Personal Birth date: October 1, 1935 Birth place:…
Continue ReadingWearing No. 21 just like dad, safety Shilo Sanders leads Colorado’s defense into game at Oregon
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado safety Shilo Sanders keeps moving up in the rankings — his father’s rankings,…
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State audits find serious control weaknesses, question costs at agencies, programs receiving federal funds
State auditors found millions of dollars in questioned costs and serious control weaknesses at a number of programs receiving federal funds,…
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