Putin, Lukashenko hold talks on defense, economic ties
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart are holding talks on expanding their economic cooperation and…
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Former NBA guard Ben Gordon arrested on weapons charge
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Former NBA guard Ben Gordon was arrested on weapons and threatening charges after he began behaving erratically in a…
Continue Reading Wildfire threat grows as Florida drought gets steadily worse
By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — State and federal officials say the threat of wildfires is growing in Florida over…
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Honda recalls CR-Vs in cold states to fix frame rust problem
Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 older small SUVs because road salt can cause the frame to rust and rear suspension parts to come…
Continue Reading Wildfire in southern Spain forces evacuation of 70 residents
MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities say they evacuated 70 people from their homes to ensure their safety as a wildfire burned unchecked in southern…
Continue Reading King Charles III supports probe into monarchy’s slave ties
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III for the first time has signaled support for research into the British monarchy’s ties to slavery after a…
Continue Reading Average 30-year mortgage rate dips as spring season opens
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate dipped for the fourth straight week, a good sign for potential home buyers…
Continue Reading UN court says it can hear Guyana-Venezuela border dispute
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ highest court has ruled that it can hear a case between South…
Continue Reading Methane big part of ‘alarming’ rise in planet-warming gases
By ISABELLA O’MALLEY Associated Press Rising methane levels in the atmosphere last year again played a big part in an overall increase in the…
Continue Reading Magnitude 4.0 earthquake recorded in central Oklahoma
CARNEY, Okla. (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey reports a magnitude 4.0 earthquake among a series of six tremors struck central Oklahoma. No…
Continue Reading Native activist LaDuke resigns from environmental group
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Native American activist Winona LaDuke has resigned as executive director of the Indigenous-led environmental group Honor the…
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Poor sleep makes asthma more likely
A new study says poor sleep may put you at a greater risk for developing…
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AAA: International travel up 200% in 2023
Pack your bags, everyone. International travel is on the…
Continue Reading Tennessee’s House expels 2 of 3 Democrats over guns protest
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In an extraordinary act of political retaliation, Tennessee…
Continue Reading Ex-head of Michigan marijuana board admits he took bribes
By ED WHITE Associated Press The former head of a Michigan medical marijuana licensing board has agreed to plead guilty to accepting $110,000 in…
Continue Reading FDA forces unproven premature birth drug Makena off market
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration is ordering an unproven drug intended to prevent premature…
Continue Reading Ellie Goulding thinks we all need to be more selfish
By KRYSTA FAURIA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Throughout her career, Ellie Goulding has been candid about the drawbacks of fame. Although…
Continue Reading Fighting in Myanmar sends thousands fleeing to Thailand
By JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Thai media and officials say more than 5,000 people have fled from eastern Myanmar into…
Continue Reading UK criticized for failures in Windrush immigration scandal
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A civil rights group is urging U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to follow through on promises made to…
Continue Reading Greece to send more arms to Ukraine, but sets limits
By SRDJAN NEDELJKOVIC and DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece has pledged military assistance to Ukraine for “as long…
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