What an eclipse sounds like — and why it matters
By Elise Hammond, CNN (CNN) — People across the United States will be looking to the sky on Monday to witness a total solar eclipse. Others…
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At least seven dead in two Russian strikes on Ukraine’s second largest city Kharkiv
By Radina Gigova and Maria Kostenko, CNN (CNN) — Two Russian strikes have killed at least seven people in Ukraine’s second largest city,…
Continue Reading Tens of thousands still without power following powerful nor’easter in New England
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Power restoration efforts in Maine and New Hampshire have entered yet another day as more than 100,000 homes and businesses…
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Will the total solar eclipse disrupt your cell service?
By John Towfighi, CNN (CNN) — As darkness envelops millions of people during Monday’s total solar eclipse, spectators will hold their…
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Jason Sudeikis cheers on Caitlin Clark at NCAA game and talks about his love for women’s basketball
By Alli Rosenbloom and Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — College basketball star Caitlin Clark has a fan in beloved actor and sports fanatic Jason…
Continue Reading The world’s oldest man says the secret to his longevity is luck, plus regular fish and chips
LONDON (AP) — The world’s oldest man says the secret to his long life is luck, moderation — and fish and chips every Friday. At 111 years old,…
Continue Reading Se registraron 28 réplicas tras el raro sismo de este viernes en Nueva Jersey, según el USGS
Sol Amaya (CNN) — El USGS registró 28 réplicas después del raro sismo de magnitud 4,8 que sacudió el norte de Nueva Jersey este viernes por…
Continue Reading Suspect and security guard dead, officer and 6 bystanders wounded in Miami-area bar shooting, police say
By Sarah Dewberry, Alaa Elassar and Melissa Alonso, CNN (CNN) — Police in Doral, Florida, have identified the suspected gunman they said was…
Continue Reading As March Madness wraps, players like ZaKiyah Johnson juggle basketball with recruiting calls and NIL
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Recruitment letters have overwhelmed one long shoe box, along with a backpack. ZaKiyah…
Continue Reading Germany’s Scholz warns of the rise of right-wing populists ahead of upcoming EU elections
Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned of threats posed by right-wing populists Saturday as he…
Continue ReadingFrom pizzly bears to strange fish, here’s why hybrid animal sightings are on the rise
The bear scientists shot in the Canadian arctic in 2016 was a biological mystery. It looked like a grizzly bear, complete with long claws and a…
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Fresh fruit and vegetable grant program available to Idaho elementary dchools
The program gives students the opportunity to try fruits and vegetables they wouldn’t otherwise be able to…
Continue Reading SWAT team responding to Arkansas shopping mall, police ask public to avoid the area
CONWAY, Arkansas (AP) — A SWAT team from a police department in central Arkansas is responding to an incident at a shopping mall. Conway police on…
Continue Reading Challenger to Hungary’s Orbán announces new political alternative to tens of thousands of supporters
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A rising challenger to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has mobilized tens of…
Continue Reading Mientras Rusia busca puntos débiles, Ucrania apuesta por los errores del enemigo
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Generó poca atención: otro asalto ruso en el este de Ucrania, a través de campos áridos y llenos de viruelas, enfrentado…
Continue Reading New York City’s skyscrapers are built to withstand most earthquakes
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The ground rumbled Friday beneath New York City, home to famous skyscrapers like the Empire…
Continue Reading Suspended Orlando commissioner ordered to stay away from woman she’s accused of defrauding
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A judge has permanently ordered an Orlando city commissioner to stop interacting with a 96-year-old constituent that she is…
Continue Reading In a Rwandan reconciliation village, collaborative efforts among women give hope for unity
By RODNEY MUHUMUZA and IGNATIUS SSUUNA Associated Press BUGESERA, Rwanda (AP) — In a community of genocide perpetrators and survivors outside the…
Continue Reading Looking for a late-night meal? America’s closed
Hungry at 3 a.m.? Head home and go to sleep. You’re out of…
Continue Reading A Virgin Atlantic plane clipped a BA jet at Heathrow but no injuries were reported
LONDON (AP) — A Virgin Atlantic jet collided with another plane while it was being towed at Heathrow Airport on Saturday, aviation authorities…
Continue Reading Rockets and planes will chase the eclipse to solve the sun’s enduring mysteries
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Here comes the sun, as the Beatles famously sang. On Monday, a total solar eclipse will grace the skies over…
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Gov. Gordon makes change to leadership team
Governor Mark Gordon is announcing a change to his leadership…
Continue Reading Russian dam bursts forcing thousands to evacuate in flood-hit southern region
By Radina Gigova and Darya Tarasova, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of Russians have been evacuated from their homes after an embankment dam broke in…
Continue Reading Roadside bomb in southwestern Syria kills 7 children and wounds 2 others
By KAREEM CHEHAYEB and ALBERT AJI Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A roadside bomb has detonated in southwestern Syria, killing at least…
Continue Reading 6 sidesplitting characters that prove Kristen Wiig is an ‘SNL’ legend
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to the storied legacy of “Saturday Night Live,” most would agree that Kristen Wiig is up there…
Continue Reading Israel finds the body of a hostage killed in Gaza, while talks will resume on a cease-fire
By SAMY MAGDY and SAM METZ Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Israel’s military says it has recovered the body of a 47-year-old farmer who was held…
Continue Reading Gunfight at south Florida bar leaves 2 dead and 7 injured
DORAL, Fla. (AP) — A gunfight at a suburban Miami bar has left two people dead and seven injured. Investigators say a fight broke out around 3:30…
Continue Reading Dutch police have detained activist Greta Thunberg at a climate demonstration in The Hague
By PETER DEJONG Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among dozens of people who have been detained by…
Continue Reading Tormentas severas pueden representar una amenaza para los espectadores del eclipse
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Existe un riesgo de nivel 2 de 5 de tiempo evero este lunes, que podría afectar a quienes se encuentran en el camino del…
Continue Reading Manhunt underway in NW Pakistan after gunmen ambush police car, killing 2 and injuring another 2
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani police officer says a manhunt is underway after armed gunmen ambushed and opened fire on a police vehicle,…
Continue Reading Happy ABBA-versary! Fans mark 50 years since ‘Waterloo’ took the world by storm
LONDON (AP) — Fans are celebrating 50 years since ABBA won a major battle with “Waterloo.” A half-century ago on Saturday, the Swedish quartet…
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UConn is one win away from making history after victory over Alabama, will face Purdue in championship
By Jacob Lev and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Sixty-eight teams began March Madness, and now we know who is going to the NCAA men’s…
Continue Reading Anonymous users are dominating right-wing discussions online. They also spread false information
By ALI SWENSON and MELISSA GOLDIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The reposts and expressions of shock from public figures followed quickly after…
Continue Reading A second UK lawmaker says he was targeted in a sexting scam. Police are investigating
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A second British lawmaker has acknowledged receiving explicit messages on his phone in what police…
Continue Reading Thousands are evacuated after floods break a dam in the Russian city of Orsk
MOSCOW (AP) — Floods caused by rising water levels in the Ural River broke a dam in a city near Russia’s border with Kazakhstan, forcing some…
Continue Reading Controversial late foul call in Iowa’s victory over UConn prompts social media outcry
By Issy Ronald and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The controversial late foul call that proved pivotal in Iowa’s 71-69 victory over UConn in the…
Continue Reading Con 111 años, este hombre nacido el mismo año en que se hundió el Titanic es ahora el más longevo del mundo
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Con 111 años y 224 días, John Alfred Tinniswood, nacido en Liverpool, reclamó oficialmente el título del hombre vivo más…
Continue Reading MAPA | En qué zonas de México, EE.UU. y Canadá se verá el eclipse solar del 8 de abril
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — El 8 de abril, los observadores del cielo de Norteamérica disfrutarán de un eclipse solar total que pasará por…
Continue Reading Air ambulance crew administered drug to hot air balloon pilot after crash that killed 4, report says
PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities trying to determine whether drugs were involved in a fatal hot air ballon crash in Arizona released an amended autopsy…
Continue Reading 111-year-old British man born the same year the Titanic sank is now world’s oldest man
By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — At 111 years and 224 days old, John Alfred Tinniswood from England has officially claimed the title of world’s…
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Biden hauls in $90 million in March as campaign embarks on general election blitz
By Arlette Saenz, Betsy Klein and Michael Williams, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden raised more than $90 million for his reelection…
Continue Reading Biden and Democrats report raising $90 million-plus in March, stretching their cash lead over Trump
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign and the Democratic National Committee report…
Continue Reading Report: Israeli doctor says detained Palestinians are undergoing ‘routine’ amputations for handcuff injuries
By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — A doctor at a field hospital for detained Palestinians at Israel’s Sde Teiman army base has described…
Continue Reading Devuelven a su familia el cuerpo de rehén israelí después de ser recuperado durante la noche, dice Israel
Sol Amaya (CNN) — El cuerpo de un rehén israelí, que murió mientras estaba cautivo por el grupo terrorista Jihad Islámica, fue devuelto a…
Continue Reading As Russia tests for weak spots, Ukraine is banking on enemy mistakes
By Tim Lister and Victoria Butenko, CNN (CNN) — It generated little attention: another Russian assault in eastern Ukraine, across barren,…
Continue Reading Reclusive Taliban leader releases Eid message urging officials to set aside their differences
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban’s reclusive supreme leader is urging his officials to set aside their differences. Public dissent within the…
Continue Reading Abortion rights advocates are on a ballot initiative winning streak. 2024 could change that
By Arit John, Steve Contorno and Michelle Shen, CNN (CNN) — Abortion rights advocates are hoping to build on their winning streak this…
Continue Reading Aftershocks rattle Northeast after rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake hits region
CNN By Ray Sanchez and Alaa Elassar, CNN New York (CNN) — A 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattled buildings across parts of the Northeast Friday…
Continue Reading Supreme Court slow to resolve potentially election-altering cases as justices inch toward final arguments
By John Fritze, CNN Washington (CNN) — As the Supreme Court turns toward a series of politically charged disputes in its final arguments later…
Continue Reading ‘Outrage against international law’: Mexico breaks diplomatic ties with Ecuador over embassy raid
CNN By Fidel Gutiérrez, Heather Chen and David Shortell, CNN (CNN) — Mexico is breaking diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police raided its…
Continue Reading Florida abortion providers prepare for a public health crisis as state’s 6-week abortion ban draws closer
By Lauren Mascarenhas, Carlos Suarez and Denise Royal, CNN (CNN) — At 19-years-old, Kelly Flynn was a patient seeking an abortion at a North…
Continue Reading When will Fed cut rates? As US economy flexes its muscles, maybe later or not at all
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Ever since the Federal Reserve signaled last fall that it was likely done raising…
Continue Reading Pro-Western diplomat faces an ally of populist premier in a race for Slovakia’s presidency
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Voters in Slovakia are heading to the ballot stations to elect a successor to Zuzana Čaputová, the country’s first…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | Seis meses después del comienzo de la guerra en Gaza, Israel no tiene una estrategia de salida ni un plan real para el futuro
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — La guerra en Gaza lleva ya seis meses y la paciencia de los aliados de Israel se está agotando. A medida que…
Continue Reading ‘Being a woman was never a barrier,’ says Jasmin Paris after historic Barkley Marathons finish
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Jasmin Paris, the first woman ever to finish the 100-plus-mile Barkley Marathons, has a lengthy injury list:…
Continue Reading A Soyuz capsule carrying 3 crew from the International Space Station lands safely in Kazakhstan
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian space capsule with two women and one man safely landed in a steppe in Kazakhstan on Saturday after their missions aboard…
Continue Reading Kansas lawmakers approve a tax bill but the state still might not see big tax cuts
By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators are struggling to overcome political divisions that have prevented their…
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The world’s best airports for food and drink
There’s no more captive consumer than a traveler caught between airport security and the departure gate, which is why Food & Wine’s 2024 roundup…
Continue Reading Breaking down Trump’s attacks on the daughter of the judge in his New York hush-money trial
By Marshall Cohen, CNN Washington (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump recently ramped up his attacks against the daughter of the judge…
Continue Reading Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv kill 6 and wound 11
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces overnight attacked Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing at least six people and wounding 11 more in…
Continue Reading US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines to stage military drills in disputed South China Sea
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States, Japan, Australia and the Philippines will hold their first joint naval…
Continue Reading University of South Carolina student takes the wheel to stop bus after driver is ejected in crash that injured 11
By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — At least 11 people – including 10 University of South Carolina students and a bus driver – were injured…
Continue Reading Canadá impone por primera vez un límite al número de residentes temporales: ¿cómo afecta a los estudiantes y trabajadores extranjeros?
Gonzalo Zegarra (CNN Español) –– Cuando la agencia de estadísticas de Canadá corrigió en 2023 su metodología para el conteo de migrantes…
Continue Reading ‘Outrage against international law’: Mexico breaks diplomatic ties with Ecuador over embassy raid
By Fidel Gutiérrez, Heather Chen and David Shortell, CNN (CNN) — Mexico is breaking diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police raided its…
Continue Reading Though Rwanda has come a long way since the 1994 genocide, scars of the past still haunt the nation
By RODNEY MUHUMUZA and IGNATIUS SSUUNA Associated Press KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Rwanda is preparing to mark the 30th anniversary of the genocide…
Continue Reading These plane crash survivors and victims’ loved ones are becoming scared to fly again after years of travel. They’re not alone
By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A sickening sense of deja vu flooded over Barb Handley and her siblings as news of the midflight blowout of an…
Continue Reading Hurricane-force winds expected from the Southern Rockies to the High Plains this weekend
By Taylor Ward, CNN (CNN) — A storm system moving through the Western United States will move through the Rockies and into the Plains over the…
Continue Reading Taiwan earthquake: Hundreds still awaiting rescue, death toll rises to 13
By Wayne Chang and Heather Chen, CNN Taipei, Taiwan (CNN) — Around 400 people are still stranded and awaiting rescue in Taiwan after a 7.4…
Continue Reading Japanese leader visits new chip factory, stressing ties with Taiwan and support for key technology
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited a new semiconductor plant for which his government has…
Continue Reading ‘Not going out.’ Is it last orders for London’s nightlife?
By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — It’s Thursday, 11.00 p.m., and on a street in London’s Soho district, there’s a loud clatter. Staff…
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What trends are showing about the types of startups getting funding
Flippa used data from Y Combinator to see what kinds of startups are getting…
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Cannabis products may harbor fungal toxins harmful to human health, but safety regulations are uneven or nonexistent
Writing for The Conversation, a professor of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee explains the dangers of fungus in cannabis…
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Failed West Virginia microschool fuels state probe — and some soul-searching
The 74 reports on a microschool closure that led to a government investigation and closer scrutiny at other programs across the country.…
Continue Reading Christiania, Copenhagen’s hippie oasis, wants to rebuild without its illegal hashish market
By JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The now-aging hippies who took over a derelict naval base in Copenhagen more than 50…
Continue Reading What is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday?
By MARIAM FAM Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Muslims around the world will soon bid farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and start…
Continue Reading Israel says its strike that killed aid workers was a mistake. Rights groups say it was no anomaly
By LEE KEATH Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The Israeli military says two basic mistakes led to the series of drone strikes that killed seven…
Continue Reading For families of hostages, it’s a race against time as Israel’s war reaches six-month mark
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — It’s the last wish of a dying mother, to see her daughter once more. But six months into…
Continue Reading As two women vie for Mexico’s presidency, why are there questions about their ability to govern?
By SARA ESPAÑA Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — As two women candidates lead the polls in the race toward Mexico’s June 2 presidential…
Continue Reading Rescuers in British Columbia pause efforts to save an orphaned orca calf stranded in a lagoon
By Sara Smart and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A team of rescuers has suspended its efforts to save an orca calf that has been stranded for…
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District 91 budget cuts could include employees
Local News 8 is getting answers and following District 91 efforts to cut 4 million dollars from next year’s budget.…
Continue Reading Dive team recovers body at site of Baltimore bridge collapse as search continues for 3 others
By Sarah Dewberry and Maria Santana, CNN (CNN) — Crews on Friday recovered the body of a third construction worker who died in the collapse of…
Continue Reading Lawsuits filed against the owners of a mushroom farm after death and injury of two brothers in Half Moon Bay
By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — The family of a man who was killed in a Northern California mass shooting and his brother, who was injured in the…
Continue Reading Aid worker deaths have appalled Israel’s European allies. Some are considering a halt to arms sales
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The Israeli military’s killing of seven aid workers in Gaza has triggered unprecedented criticism…
Continue Reading Some states are seeking to restrict TikTok. That doesn’t mean their governors aren’t using it
By BROOKE SCHULTZ Associated Press/Report for America HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Efforts to ban TikTok from government devices have picked up steam in…
Continue Reading Powerball prize climbs to $1.3B ahead of next drawing
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lottery players are getting another shot at a Powerball jackpot that has grown to an estimated $1.3 billion after more than…
Continue Reading State Republicans killed an Indiana city’s lawsuit to stop illegal gun sales. Why?
By ISABELLA VOLMERT Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The northwestern Indiana city of Gary sued several big-name gun manufacturers and…
Continue Reading Exhibit chronicles public mourning over Muhammad Ali in his Kentucky hometown
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Like his lightning-quick jabs, word of Muhammad Ali’s death spread swiftly around the…
Continue Reading Trump campaign expecting to raise $43 million at high-dollar Florida fundraiser
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s campaign is expecting to raise more than $40 million on Saturday when major…
Continue Reading Democrats lean into border security as it shapes contest for control of Congress
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are trying to outflank Republicans and convince voters they can address problems at…
Continue Reading Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women’s Final Four. South Carolina awaits
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Caitlin Clark led Iowa back to the national championship game, scoring 21 points as the…
Continue Reading Ecuadorian police break into Mexican embassy in Quito as diplomatic rift between countries deepens
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuadorian police officers have forcibly broken into the Mexican embassy in Quito, where former Vice President Jorge Glas is…
Continue Reading More than 600 people still stranded in Taiwan, 3 days after earthquake that killed at least 12
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Rescuers are planning to bring in heavy equipment to try to recover two bodies buried under boulders on a hiking trail, three…
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Friday high school scores – April 5, 2024
Area boys high school baseball and girls softball…
Continue Reading As Yellen heads to Beijing, China worries that the U.S. is planning more tariffs on green tech
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press GUANGZHOU, China (AP) — As U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen appeals to Chinese leaders to change their…
Continue Reading Beyoncé’s new album explores what it means to be country
By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — The top of the country music charts is filled with familiar names: Zach Bryan. Luke Combs. Morgan Wallen. These…
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Zoo Idaho opens on Saturday
Animal enthusiasts will get their chance to visit the zoo this…
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Valentine Ballroom and Bridal hosting Bridal Gala
Wedding season is coming, and brides-to-be in Pocatello have a chance this weekend to…
Continue Reading Freak winds kill three people by pulling them from apartments in China
By Chris Lau, Sophie Jeong and Hassan Tayir, CNN (CNN) — Three people died after typhoon-like winds pulled them out through their apartment…
Continue Reading El Gobierno de Argentina quiere reformar Ley de Educación para “penalizar el adoctrinamiento” en las escuelas
Anabella González (CNN) –– El portavoz presidencial del Gobierno de Argentina, Manuel Adorni, anunció el jueves que el Poder Ejecutivo enviará…
Continue Reading Beneath the calm, Hong Kong’s new security law drives deeper, quieter changes
By KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Two weeks after Hong Kong introduced a new national security law, life in the city appears…
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