Private US spacecraft enters orbit around the moon ahead of landing attempt
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private U.S. lunar lander reached the moon and eased into a low orbit Wednesday, a…
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Rape and sexual assault took place during Hamas attack, Israeli association says
By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel on Wednesday said it has found evidence…
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About 2% of babies born in the US are from IVF. Here’s what you need to know about it
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Talk to a group of 100 people born in the United States, and chances are two of them were born as the result…
Continue Reading Maternal mental health conditions drive climbing death rate in US, research says
By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — Maternal mental illness is the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the US, according to a new evidence…
Continue ReadingLondon’s beloved and futuristic BT tower sold for $347 million to be turned into a hotel
LONDON (AP) — Futuristic London landmark the BT Tower is to become a hotel. Owner BT Group PLC said Wednesday that it has agreed to sell the tower…
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Preparan cuatro películas biográficas de The Beatles, una por cada miembro de la mítica banda
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Un ‘día en la vida’ de los cuatro miembros de The Beatles llega a la gran pantalla. Sam Mendes, ganador del…
Continue ReadingGeorgia state trooper dies after being hit by car while investigating fatal pedestrian crash on I-75
By Jennifer Lifsey, Don Shipman and Brittany Ford Click here for updates on this story MORROW, Georgia (WANF) — A…
Continue ReadingSpalding County head football coach charged with murder denied bond
By Jennifer Lifsey Click here for updates on this story GRIFFIN, Georgia (WANF) — A Spalding County football coach…
Continue ReadingAmerican Airlines flight forced to return to Albuquerque after a man tried to open the emergency exit, passengers say
By Melissa Alonso, Amanda Jackson and Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) — Multiple people on an American Airlines flight pulled a fellow passenger to the…
Continue ReadingMan allegedly drove nearly 100 mph before killing teen in I-24 crash
By Caleb Wethington Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A man is facing several charges…
Continue ReadingChurches and nonprofits ensnared in Georgia push to restrict bail funds
By R.J. RICO Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — For years, churches and nonprofits have banded together money to bail out people from jail, often in…
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Fact check: Trump attack ad omits key context about Haley’s stance on gas tax
By Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — Days before South Carolina’s Republican presidential primary, former President Donald Trump’s…
Continue ReadingThe number of short-term rentals in Puerto Rico has surged. A new report says that’s a problem
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A new report says activists want stricter regulations of short-term rentals in Puerto…
Continue ReadingBreaking barriers by the pages: St. Louis mom creates coloring book collection to uplift Black children
By Melanie Johnson Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Koi Nikole is a mother and author…
Continue ReadingAlice Paul Tapper to publish picture book inspired by medical misdiagnosis
NEW YORK (AP) — The new book from bestselling author Alice Paul Tapper, daughter of CNN anchor Jake Tapper, was inspired by a near-fatal health…
Continue ReadingMexican police confirm grisly gang video showing bodies kicked, burned and shot
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Investigators in Mexico have largely confirmed the contents of a grisly drug cartel video showing gunmen shooting, kicking and…
Continue ReadingGermany says Europe’s largest economy is in ‘troubled waters’ and cuts its growth forecast
By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The German government says Europe’s largest economy is in “troubled waters.”…
Continue ReadingLithuania to close 2 more checkpoints with Russian ally Belarus as tensions along the border rise
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania has decided to seal off another two of its six checkpoints with Belarus amid growing tensions with its eastern…
Continue ReadingMakakilo woman spends her senior years helping at-risk youth
By Diane Ako Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — A Makakilo activist says fighting for political…
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Sylvester Stallone warns against doing your own stunts after ‘Expendables’ injury with Steve Austin
By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Sylvester Stallone has been performing in action movies for almost 50 years and it’s taken a toll. The actor…
Continue Reading Cillian Murphy understands why Matt Damon called him the ‘worst dinner companion imaginable’
By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Cillian Murphy doesn’t want to be distracted from his roles. His “Oppenheimer” costar Matt Damon recently…
Continue ReadingBrazil calls for reform of United Nations as it starts its G20 presidency
By DIANE JEANTET and ELEONORE HUGHES Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s foreign minister is calling for reforms of the United…
Continue ReadingEU agrees on new sanctions against Russia days before the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries have agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia. The…
Continue ReadingCan a healthier plant-based burger combat falling US sales? Beyond Meat hopes so
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Beyond Meat is revamping its signature plant-based burger, hoping that healthier ingredients will help it boost…
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Caitlin Clark just broke another record
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa athlete who last week became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA…
Continue ReadingSomalia announces deal with Turkey to deter Ethiopia’s access to sea through a breakaway region
By OMAR FARUK Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia has announced a defense deal with Turkey that includes support for the Horn of…
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Nicer Weather Slowly Moving In
Wednesday is expected to be a mostly dry day outside with the potential for a few mountain showers in the afternoon. Dry weather returns FOR SURE by…
Continue ReadingWorld’s oldest unchanged brand changes logo for the first time in over 140 years
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — For over 140 years, Lyle’s Golden Syrup — a staple item in any British baker’s pantry — has featured a…
Continue ReadingHallsville man saved by gas station workers who performed CPR during cardiac arrest
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story LONGVIEW, Texas (KTBS) — Bruce Bartlett has stopped many times at…
Continue Reading Dunkin’ is now selling caffeinated energy drinks, even after Panera’s charged lemonade controversy
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Dunkin’ is adding an energy drink to its menu to capture some of the buzz generated by heavily…
Continue ReadingLisa Lopez-Galvan’s family hoped to lay her to rest in Harrison Butker jersey, Chiefs kicker delivered
By David Medina Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KSHB) — The family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan…
Continue Reading Harvard denounces ‘profoundly offensive’ antisemitic image circulated by pro-Palestinian campus groups
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Harvard University and its interim president have condemned an image circulated on social media by…
Continue Reading Apple launches its first sports app
By Oliver Darcy, CNN (CNN) — Apple is taking an even bigger swing at sports. The company on Wednesday launched Apple Sports, a free app for the…
Continue ReadingBuncombe County considers 24/7 homeless shelter in collaboration with Asheville
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — On Tuesday, Buncombe County…
Continue ReadingHe erased Marilyn Monroe from some of her most famous photos — and has since spent years ‘camouflaging’ celebrity portraits
By Ann Binlot, CNN (CNN) — The basketball player floats in the air, his arms out-stretched wide, frozen in a position that evokes both athletic…
Continue ReadingZelenskyy invites Poland’s leaders to border to resolve farmers’ protest affecting flow of weapons
By VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Ukraine’s president has invited Poland’s leaders to meet him at their shared border to…
Continue ReadingFar from gloomy, darker paints create a cozy, more welcoming room
By KIM COOK Associated Press Dark paint hues have a bad rap as gloomy and depressing. More likely they’re bringing a room good vibes, whatever…
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Carl Lewis calls proposed format change in long jump an April Fools’ joke
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — A proposed format change could shake-up the long jump at major track and field competitions, but will the idea…
Continue Reading Ewen MacIntosh, star of British comedy ‘The Office,’ dead at 50
By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — British actor Ewen MacIntosh, best known for his role in BBC comedy series “The Office,” has died at the…
Continue Reading2 workers die after part of a bridge being built over a Dutch canal collapses
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Emergency services in the Netherlands say two people have died and two others are injured after part of a bridge…
Continue ReadingUN top court shouldn’t urge Israel to immediately withdraw from Palestinian-claimed lands, US says
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United States said Wednesday the United Nations’ top court should not issue…
Continue Reading Matthew Slater, a key player in one of the NFL’s greatest ever dynasties, retires after 16 seasons with New England Patriots
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Matthew Slater, a key player in one of the NFL’s greatest ever dynasties, has announced his retirement after 16…
Continue ReadingAnother executive at Japan’s top oil firm is fired for sexual harassment as #MeToo awareness grows
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The head of a renewable energy subsidiary of Japan’s top oil company, Eneos Holdings, has been…
Continue ReadingEdmunds: Five things you need to know before buying a used EV
By JOSH JACQUOT Edmunds Edmunds answers five of the most crucial questions about buying an EV. Starting with the financial realities of EVs we guide…
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Biden administration to issue new cyber directives aimed at defending ports, invest billions in new port infrastructure
Originally Published: 21 FEB 24 05:11 ET Updated: 21 FEB 24 07:39 ET By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration on Wednesday will issue…
Continue ReadingPreviously unseen Rolling Stones photos to go on display in London
By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — Previously unseen photographs showing the Rolling Stones “at their decadent peak” are going on display at a…
Continue Reading La carrera para salvar al ‘monstruo del agua’ mexicano, el único animal que puede regenerarse
Ángela Reyes Haczek Llamado a la Tierra es una serie editorial de CNN comprometida con reportar los desafíos ambientales que enfrenta nuestro…
Continue ReadingMore than $400 million needed for western Afghanistan to recover from October earthquake, UN says
By RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United Nations says more than $400 million is needed for western Afghanistan to recover and…
Continue ReadingUK sanctions officials leading Russian penal colony where opposition leader Navalny died
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The Foreign Office says Britain has imposed sanctions against six people who led the penal colony…
Continue ReadingIndians living along the border with strife-torn Myanmar protest restrictions on movement
By WASBIR HUSSAIN Associated Press GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Hundreds of people living in an Indian state bordering Myanmar have protested the Indian…
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