Evers signs bill authorizing new UW building, dorms that were part of deal with GOP
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill that authorizes spending nearly $700 million on Universities of Wisconsin…
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A Missouri boarding school employee is charged with abuse
By JIM SALTER Associated Press An employee of a rural Missouri boarding school is accused of bloodying a boy’s face while boxing. The man is the…
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Britain raids the pockets of the jet-setting super-rich to raise $3 billion
By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — The United Kingdom has announced that it will scrap a 225-year-old rule that has allowed many of its richest…
Continue Reading‘Cosmic clock’ dates earliest human presence in Europe
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Stone tools unearthed in a quarry in Ukraine belonged to ancient humans who used them more than a million years…
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Students ask Supreme Court to allow campus drag show at West Texas A&M
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — A student group seeking to host a drag show at a Texas university asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to overrule…
Continue ReadingOldest ‘dead’ galaxy spied by Webb may cause astronomers to revise their understanding of the early universe
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Astronomers have spotted the oldest “dead” galaxy ever observed while studying the cosmos with the James…
Continue Reading New York Community Bank gets $1 billion ‘lifeline’ from former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s company
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — Beleaguered regional lender New York Community Bank (NYCB) is receiving a more than $1 billion…
Continue ReadingWoman survives bear attack outside her home; mother bear killed and 3 cubs tranquilized
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in Pennsylania say a woman was seriously injured in a bear attack when she let her dog outside. State game…
Continue ReadingThe Czech parliament toughens gun laws after the worst mass shooting in the country’s history
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Parliament has approved changes in the gun law that tighten requirements for owning a weapon following the worst mass…
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Quincy Jones Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of musician, music producer and philanthropist, Quincy Jones. Personal Birth date:…
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Madonna is revealing more about her near-death health scare
By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Madonna is talking about how serious her health emergency was last summer. She told the crowd at the opening of…
Continue ReadingUS official says Boeing hasn’t turned over records about work on the panel that blew off a jetliner
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer Boeing has refused to disclose who worked on the door plug that blew off a jetliner in January, according to the…
Continue ReadingPrince Albert of Monaco Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II. He was formally invested as Monaco’s…
Continue Reading Filipino seafarers killed in first fatal Houthi attack on commercial shipping
By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — Two Filipino seafarers are among the dead after a Houthi ballistic missile struck a commercial ship in the…
Continue ReadingRamadan Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. In 2026, Ramadan is expected to begin at sundown…
Continue ReadingHenna artist brings joy to women battling cancer, alopecia with free henna crowns
By Marlon Martinez Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Kansas (KSHB) — A henna artist in Kansas City is…
Continue Reading Gloria Steinem Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of writer and activist Gloria Steinem. Personal Birth date: March 25, 1934 Death…
Continue Reading James Lovell Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of astronaut James Lovell. Personal Birth date: March 25, 1928 Death date: August 7,…
Continue ReadingNaftali Bennett Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Israel’s former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Personal Birth date: March 25,…
Continue ReadingMario Monti Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of economist and former Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti. Personal Birth date:…
Continue ReadingThe EU and Germany will give Albania $88 million to turn the capital’s 3 main bus lines electric
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The European Union and Germany say they will give Albania nearly $88 million to turn the three main bus lines in the capital…
Continue ReadingHaditha Killings Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about the 2005 killings of 24 civilians in Haditha, Iraq. Facts Haditha is…
Continue ReadingPoliticians seek new alliances to lead Haiti as gangs take over and premier tries to return home
By EVENS SANON and BERT WILKINSON Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haitian politicians started pursuing new alliances Wednesday,…
Continue Reading Microsoft employee: AI tool should be removed until ‘offensive images’ can be addressed
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — A Microsoft employee is warning the company’s artificial intelligence systems could create harmful…
Continue ReadingParis Fashion Week: Fashion, feminism and a fake Kate Moss
By Alice Pfeiffer, CNN Paris (CNN) — Although Paris Fashion Week is usually the talk of the town — and every social network — this week the…
Continue ReadingNew to riding a sleeper train? Here’s the best way to book tickets
By ALBERT STUMM For the Associated Press Sleeper trains are regaining momentum in Europe thanks to travelers who are concerned about climate change…
Continue ReadingHaley’s exit from the GOP race pushes off — again — the day Americans could elect a woman president
By LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A woman ascends toward the heights of American politics, with the nation’s top elected…
Continue Reading Mitch McConnell endorses Donald Trump for president after years of frosty ties
Originally Published: 06 MAR 24 10:37 ET Updated: 06 MAR 24 10:59 ET By Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — Senate GOP Leader Mitch…
Continue ReadingNew York will send National Guard to subways after a string of violent crimes
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is sending the National Guard to the New York City subway system to help police…
Continue Reading Trump’s on the ballot, but the Supreme Court left key constitutional questions unanswered
By John Fritze and Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — This much is certain: Former President Donald Trump’s name will appear on the ballot this year…
Continue ReadingClimate-conscious travelers are jumpstarting Europe’s sleeper trains
By ALBERT STUMM Associated Press After being gently rocked awake in her sleeper cabin, Sarah Marks spent the morning of her 29th birthday watching…
Continue ReadingHondurans glued to their former president’s US drug trafficking trial
By MARLON GONZÁLEZ and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Hondurans call it the “Trial of the Century,” but it’s…
Continue ReadingUS pushes Haiti’s prime minister on transition as gang leader warns of ‘genocide’
By Caitlin Stephen Hu, Tara John, Priscilla Alvarez, Richard Roth and Michael Rios, CNN New York (CNN) — The US has called for “urgent”…
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This Eagles trainer couldn’t make Jason Kelce’s last game because of cancer. He still got to tape his ankles one last time
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Jason Kelce’s recent retirement announcement led to an outpouring of emotion from all corners of the NFL, most of…
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A daily step goal may cut disease and death risk in even otherwise sedentary people, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Ten thousand steps per day have long been known as the magic number needed to lower risk of disease and early…
Continue ReadingNaples gets new ‘Venus of the Rags’ artwork after original destroyed by fire
By Jack Guy and Sharon Braithwaite, CNN (CNN) — A new version of Italian artist Michelangelo Pistoletto’s “Venus of the Rags” has been…
Continue ReadingA blast rocks the Ukrainian city of Odesa during a visit by Zelenskyy and Greece’s prime minister
By SUSIE BLANN and DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The sound of a large explosion reverberated around the Ukrainian port of…
Continue Reading A man deliberately got 217 Covid shots. Here’s what happened
CNN By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — One German man has redefined “man on a mission.” A 62-year-old from Magdeburg deliberately got 217 Covid-19…
Continue ReadingGot tumbleweeds? People might be willing to buy them
By Eliza Pace Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY (KSL) — Extreme winds over the weekend sent…
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Un hombre se puso 217 vacunas contra el covid-19 deliberadamente. Esto fue lo que pasó después
Paulina Nares (CNN) — Un alemán redefinió la expresión “hombre con una misión”. Según un nuevo estudio, un hombre de 62 años…
Continue ReadingAncient stone tools found in Ukraine date to over 1 million years ago, and may be oldest in Europe
By CHRISTINA LARSON AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Ancient stone tools found in western Ukraine may be the oldest known evidence of early…
Continue Reading Alabama clinics resume treatment under new IVF law, but experts say it will take more work to protect fertility services
By Lauren Mascarenhas and Isabel Rosales, CNN Montgomery, Alabama (CNN) — Providers in Alabama are resuming some in vitro fertilization…
Continue Reading Alabama governor signs IVF protection bill into law, but experts say it will take more work to protect fertility services
CNN, POOL, WBMA By Lauren Mascarenhas and Isabel Rosales, CNN Montgomery, Alabama (CNN) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill into law aimed at…
Continue ReadingCounty leader sues New York over an order to rescind his ban on transgender female athletes
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A Republican official in New York City’s suburbs who prohibited girls and women’s…
Continue ReadingGunlock waterfalls are flowing again
By Eliza Pace Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY (KSL) — Like an oasis in the desert, the Gunlock…
Continue Reading ‘Oppenheimer’ cast members join Jane Fonda and more to spotlight nuclear threat
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) is leveraging the attention on Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-nominated…
Continue ReadingWhere sinking cities are pushing sea level rise into overdrive
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — Dozens of cities along the US coastline are sinking at alarming rates, leaving them far more exposed to…
Continue ReadingDeadly Russian missile struck close to Zelensky and Greek leader’s convoy
By AnneClaire Stapleton, Victoria Butenko, Eleni Giokos, Christian Edwards and Radina Gigova, CNN (CNN) — A Russian missile exploded close to a…
Continue ReadingTeen’s secret signal for help leads to hotel rescue and alleged predator arrest
By Lauren Steinbrecher Click here for updates on this story BOUNTIFUL, Utah (KSL) — A Davis County teen is home safe…
Continue Reading Takeaways from Super Tuesday
Originally Published: 06 MAR 24 01:12 ET Updated: 06 MAR 24 10:19 ET By Eric Bradner, Gregory Krieg and Simone Pathe, CNN (CNN) — President Joe…
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