Nigerian president says hostages being used as human shields
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari says dozens of people abducted from a passenger…
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Senate vows vote on abortion, but not filibuster changes
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Furious Senate Democrats are vowing to vote on legislation to protect abortion…
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¿Quién es Samuel Alito? Datos personales y posturas del juez conservador de la Corte Suprema de Justicia
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Dale un vistazo a la vida del juez de la Corte Suprema de EE.UU. Samuel Alito. Datos personales Fecha de…
Continue Reading Gov. Hogan urges voters to ‘stand against the extremes’
By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is urging Republican voters to “stand against the extremes.” In…
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Homes got even pricier and harder to afford in most US cities
By Anna Bahney, CNN Business Home prices rose by double-digit percentages in most major US cities at the beginning of this year. Of 185 metro areas…
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John Roberts calls release of draft Roe v. Wade reversal a ‘singular and egregious breach’ of trust and orders an investigation
By Ariane de Vogue and Devan Cole, CNN Chief Justice John Roberts says the Supreme Court will investigate the release of a draft opinion that would…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | El bombazo de la Corte Suprema sobre el aborto sugiere un cambio asombroso en la vida estadounidense
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Un borrador de la opinión de la Corte Suprema que sugiere que la mayoría conservadora podría estar a punto de…
Continue Reading Collins calls draft Roe opinion ‘completely inconsistent’ with what Gorsuch and Kavanaugh said during hearings and meetings
By Clare Foran and Manu Raju, CNN GOP Sen. Susan Collins said on Tuesday that a Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade published…
Continue Reading Some abortion clinics are preparing for more out-of-state patients if Roe v. Wade is overturned
By Dakin Andone, CNN Abortion clinics in states likely to maintain access to the procedure are preparing for a potential influx of out-of-state…
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2-time Grand Slam finalist Kevin Anderson retires at age 35
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Two-time Grand Slam finalist Kevin Anderson has announced his retirement from professional tennis at age 35. The…
Continue ReadingScrapping Roe v. Wade makes the US an outlier in the West. Here’s how it compares on abortion rights
By Rob Picheta, CNN The US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday has reverberated around the world, setting the country…
Continue Reading Iran gets opportunity to sell auto parts to Russian carmaker
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — State media is reporting that a member of Iran’s syndicate of car parts manufacturers says Iranian producers have an…
Continue Reading In Mexico, an entire town has its cross to bear
By FERNANDA PESCE Associated Press SANTA CRUZ XOCHITEPEC (AP) — Dozens of men strained and struggled as they hefted a huge cross adorned with…
Continue ReadingHow much travelers pay for some of the world’s most expensive passports
By Maxime Tamsett Whether you want to start a new life abroad or simply vacation overseas, getting a new passport can be an expensive endeavor. Even…
Continue Reading Nonprofits likely under fire as Senate explores ‘dark money’
By DAN PARKS of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy A Senate hearing on Wednesday is likely to produce fireworks as Republicans…
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Nonprofits likely under fire as Senate explores ‘dark money’
By DAN PARKS of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy A Senate hearing on Wednesday is likely to produce fireworks as Republicans…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: What’s the latest in Russia’s dance with default?
By The Associated Press Russia appeared to dodge default on its foreign debt by dipping into its scarce dollar reserves. But Moscow’s debt…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: What’s the latest in Russia’s dance with default?
By The Associated Press Russia appeared to dodge default on its foreign debt by dipping into its scarce dollar reserves. But Moscow’s debt…
Continue Reading De Bruyne seeking career-defining title in Champions League
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Kevin De Bruyne might still be short of a career-defining title that would slot him comfortably among the top stars…
Continue Reading Employers post record 11.5 million job openings in March
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers posted a record 11.5 million job openings in March, meaning the United States now…
Continue Reading Feinstein, Midori, Perlman headline Carnegie Ukraine benefit
NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Michael Feinstein, violinists Itzhak Perlman and Midori, and pianist Evgeny Kissin will perform at a Carnegie Hall benefit…
Continue Reading Powerful French abortion drama ‘Happening’ lands in US
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer When writer-director Audrey Diwan first read Annie Ernaux’s memoir about being a 23-year-old college student…
Continue Reading $750,000 settlement reached with DC attorney general in case involving funds used in 2017 Trump inauguration
By Kara Scannell, CNN The Trump Organization and the Presidential Inaugural Committee will pay a total of $750,000 to settle with the Washington, DC,…
Continue Reading A BYU student flashed a Pride flag at graduation to honor LGBTQ students like herself
By Scottie Andrew, CNN When Jillian Orr walked across the stage to accept her degree in psychology from the Mormon-owned Brigham Young University,…
Continue Reading Biden blasts ‘radical’ Roe draft, warns other rights at risk
By ZEKE MILLER and JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday blasted a “radical” Supreme Court draft…
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May We Interest You In Warmer Temperatures?
WEATHER STORYAfter a cool & windy day Monday, high pressure will rapidly rebuild with warming temperatures. Initially, winds will shift back to…
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US government says that Brittney Griner has been wrongfully detained in Russia
By Jennifer Hansler and Wayne Sterling, CNN The State Department has now classified WNBA star Brittney Griner as wrongfully detained in Russia and…
Continue Reading A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in March
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business The US labor market remained on fire in March with a record 4.5 million workers quitting their jobs, new data from the…
Continue Reading‘Love is going to win’: Drag queen DJing dance for high schoolers defends event
By Kristina Rex Click here for updates on this story NEWBURYPORT, Massachusetts (WBZ) — It all started with an…
Continue Reading DC reaches $750K settlement in Trump inaugural lawsuit
By MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s businesses and inaugural committee have reached a deal to…
Continue Reading DC reaches $750K settlement in Trump inaugural lawsuit
By MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s businesses and inaugural committee have reached a deal to…
Continue Reading Collins calls draft Roe opinion ‘completely inconsistent’ with what Gorsuch and Kavanaugh said during hearings and meetings
By Clare Foran and Manu Raju, CNN GOP Sen. Susan Collins said on Tuesday that a Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade published…
Continue Reading Un récord de 4,5 millones de estadounidenses dejaron su trabajo en marzo
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — El mercado de trabajo de EE.UU. continuó en llamas en marzo, con un récord de 4,5 millones de trabajadores que…
Continue Reading Cast of Broadway’s ‘Spring Awakening’ reunite and reminisce
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — While many of John Gallagher Jr.’s peers went to college, he didn’t. His university…
Continue Reading Falcons decline 5th-year option on right tackle Kaleb McGary
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have picked up right guard Chris Lindstrom’s $13.2 million fifth-year option while declining the…
Continue Reading Possible overturning of Roe sends abortion fight to states
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press The bombshell leak of a draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is poised to overturn…
Continue Reading Possible overturning of Roe sends abortion fight to states
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press The bombshell leak of a draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is poised to overturn…
Continue Reading Possible overturning of Roe sends abortion fight to states
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press The bombshell leak of a draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is poised to overturn…
Continue Reading Employers post record 11.5 million job openings in March
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers posted a record 11.5 million job openings in March, meaning the United States now…
Continue Reading Biden visits Lockheed plant as weapons stockpile strained
By AAMER MADHANI and BEN FOX Associated Press TROY, Ala. (AP) — President Joe Biden is crediting the assembly line workers at a Javelin missile…
Continue ReadingSchool districts suing vape company Juul Labs
By Annie Rose Ramos Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One of the largest school districts in…
Continue Reading FIFA extends investigation of underage sexual abuse in Gabon
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has extended an investigation into alleged systematic sexual abuse of underage players in Gabon. FIFA says its ethics committee…
Continue Reading German authorities probing man’s death during police check
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities in Germany are probing the death of a 47-year-old man who collapsed Monday during a police check in the city of Mannheim.…
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Meta announces plans to slow hiring following challenging quarter
By Clare Duffy, CNN Business Meta said Thursday it is cutting back on hiring. The move is one of several shifts the Facebook parent company is making…
Continue ReadingRichest women in America
From self-made businesswomen to heirs of wealthy American dynasties, these are the 50 richest women in America, compiled from Forbes data by Stacker.…
Continue ReadingHow America’s aging population will affect nursing
Study.com reports that the U.S health care system will experience significant changes as it adapts to keep nurses that can meet the needs of an aging…
Continue ReadingInside the biggest wave of salary increases since 2008
Salaries are rising higher than at any time since 2008, but are the increases keeping with inflation? Kazoo compiled a list of facts and statistics…
Continue ReadingCountries with the most—and least—digital freedom
Beyond Identity compiled data from Freedom House’s 2021 Freedom on the Net report to rank the countries with the most and least digital…
Continue Reading27 prolific film producers of the 21st century
The producers with the most movie credits, ranked by Giggster, also produced some of the most popular and notable films of the past few…
Continue ReadingFavorites to win the Kentucky Derby
More than 150,000 spectators will pack into Churchill Downs on May 7 to watch the 148th Kentucky Derby: the race that’s been dubbed the greatest…
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