Fuel price hike worsens Lebanon’s tough living conditions
By SARAH EL DEEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s state news agency reports the government has raised the price of fuel by about 25%.…
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Travis Tritt cancels concerts at venues with Covid safety measures
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Travis Tritt is canceling four concerts at venues that have Covid-19 safety protocols.The country singer has announced he…
Continue Reading Senegal seizes 2 tons of cocaine off coast; arrests 5
By BABACAR DIONE and CARLEY PETESCH Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s navy seized more than 2 tons of cocaine from a ship…
Continue ReadingLiz Cheney: Bannon refusal to cooperate suggests Trump was ‘personally involved’ in planning January 6
By Zachary Cohen, CNN Republican Rep. Liz Cheney blasted former President Donald Trump’s ally Steve Bannon for refusing to cooperate with the…
Continue Reading Albania: British WWII airman’s remains identified, reburied
By LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The few mortal remains of a World War II British air gunner have been formally buried in a…
Continue Reading Australia branded worst climate performer ahead of UN summit
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A think tank says Australia is the worst climate performer among comparable developed…
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Smokers who switch to e-cigs might relapse back to tobacco
A new study says e-cigarettes aren’t the answer to quitting…
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U.S. Labor Department deems Arizona non-compliant with coronavirus standards
President Joe Biden’s administration has threatened to step in and revoke Arizona’s ability to regulate its own workplace safety…
Continue ReadingMore than 20% of adults received mental health treatment during the pandemic
About 20.3% of U.S. adults received mental health treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic last…
Continue Reading Canadian wins 18th Chopin international piano competition
By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Bruce (Xiaoyu) Liu of Canada has been named as the winner of the 40,000-euro ($45,000)…
Continue ReadingHHS’ Dr. Rachel Levine sworn in as US’ first openly transgender four-star officer
By Jacqueline Howard and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Dr. Rachel Levine, the assistant secretary for health at the US Department of Health and Human…
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Facebook kept its own oversight board in the dark on program for VIP users
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Hanna Ziady, CNN Business Facebook failed to provide crucial details about its “Cross-Check” program that reportedly…
Continue Reading Maldives minister: Failure to limit warming a death sentence
By KRISHAN FRANCIS and ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The Maldives’ environment minister says a failure to limit…
Continue ReadingShipping crisis leaves containers stacked up along streets
The back up of shipping containers at California ports is now spilling over into nearby…
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Newcastle asks fans to stop wearing imitation Arab clothing
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Premier League club Newcastle has asked fans to stop wearing imitation Arab head coverings and robes that have been…
Continue ReadingFor Pacific Islanders, a statue in Washington state recalls a dark chapter in history
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN In downtown Spokane, Washington, in front of a private social club, stands a statue honoring the 19th century US Navy sailor…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand police respond to 4-year-old’s adorable emergency call
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Police in New Zealand leapt into action to attend the house of a 4-year-old boy — to check if his toys were as cool as he…
Continue Reading Sand Valley resurrecting The Lido Golf Club in Wisconsin
By JOHN MARSHALL Associated Press NEKOOSA, Wis. (AP) — A classic golf course — the Lido — is being resurrected 1,000 miles from the original…
Continue Reading Sand Valley resurrecting The Lido Golf Club in Wisconsin
By JOHN MARSHALL Associated Press NEKOOSA, Wis. (AP) — A classic golf course — the Lido — is being resurrected 1,000 miles from the original…
Continue Reading Teen held in officer’s death says he wanted to kill himself
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — A teenager held in the killing of a South Florida police officer has a lengthy criminal record. His arrest report says…
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