SafeSport Center announces changes designed to address widespread complaints
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Center for SafeSport has announced 10 changes to the way it operates in a move it says is…
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Greek islands launch special visa program for Turkish visitors in diplomatic effort to calm region
By DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Officials on the Greek island of Rhodes have opened a vacation visa terminal for Turkish…
Continue Reading ‘I consider myself very lucky’: This man was one of the last to make it off the Baltimore bridge before its collapse
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Continue Reading US and Israeli officials are to hold virtual talks on their dispute over a Rafah military operation
By ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — American and Israeli officials are planning talks to discuss the potential expansion…
Continue Reading Thunder and lightning delay the start of the White House’s education-themed Easter egg roll
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Thunder and lightning delayed the start of the Easter egg roll at the White House for 90…
Continue Reading Cicadas are nature’s weirdos. They pee stronger than us and an STD can turn them into zombies
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer The periodical cicadas that are about to infest two parts of the United States aren’t just plentiful,…
Continue Reading Invaders from underground are coming in cicada-geddon. It’s the biggest bug emergence in centuries
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer Trillions of evolution’s bizarro wonders, red-eyed periodical cicadas that have pumps in their heads and…
Continue Reading Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion as drawing for giant prize nears
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A nearly $1 billion Powerball jackpot will tempt lottery players who think they just might hit it rich after three months…
Continue Reading Greece’s coast guard says 74 migrants have been found in a wooden boat on the Mediterranean Sea
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say dozens of migrants found in a wooden boat on the Mediterranean Sea between northern Africa and southern…
Continue Reading Russian security agency says suspects detained in the Caucasus are linked to Moscow attack
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s top security agency said Monday it has broken up what it called a “terrorist cell” in southern Russia…
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News you can use this morning – April 1, 2024
The trial of Chad Daybell starts today and other current stories this…
Continue Reading A woman in Poland is crushed to death when strong winds topple trees
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A woman has died and a child has been injured in southern Poland when strong winds toppled trees. A spokesman for…
Continue Reading Indonesian President-elect Subianto visits China in bid to strengthen ties
BEIJING (AP) — Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto pledged to continue his country’s “friendly policy” toward China as he met with…
Continue Reading Scotland’s government says a new law will tackle hate crime. Critics say it could hurt free speech
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A contentious new law against hate speech has come into force in Scotland. It’s being praised…
Continue Reading An alternate channel is being prepared for essential vessels at Baltimore bridge collapse site
By LEA SKENE and TASSANEE VEJPONGSA Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard is preparing a temporary, alternate channel for…
Continue Reading Israel rocked by largest protests since war began as Netanyahu faces growing pressure
By Joshua Berlinger, Lauren Iszo and Tamar Michaelis, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Thousands of people took to the streets of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem…
Continue Reading Israel rocked by largest protests since war began as Netanyahu faces growing pressure
CNN By Joshua Berlinger, Lauren Iszo and Tamar Michaelis, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Thousands of people took to the streets of Tel Aviv and…
Continue Reading What April Fools’ Day looks like around the world
CNN By AJ Willingham, CNN Much divides us, but one thing that knows no cultural bounds is the human desire to pull some silly, goofy little tricks.…
Continue Reading Ex-Taiwanese President Ma visits China to help build social and cultural links
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou is visiting China to help build social and cultural links on a trip that might…
Continue Reading James Patterson launches true crime series on Fox Nation
NEW YORK (AP) — James Patterson is launching a true crime series on the streaming service Fox Nation. “Unsolved With James Patterson,” hosted…
Continue Reading AT&T marketing chief on March Madness and Caitlin Clark’s supernova run
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Who do you have winning your college basketball bracket? The head of AT&T’s marketing is…
Continue Reading ‘Artificial sun’ sets record for time at 100 million degrees in latest advance for nuclear fusion
Scientists in South Korea have announced a new world record for the length of time they sustained temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius —…
Continue Reading Germans celebrate as recreational cannabis use becomes legal
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Crowds gathered in Germany overnight to celebrate the legalization of cannabis starting from Monday. There was music…
Continue Reading Pakistani court suspends sentence for ex-PM Khan, his wife in a graft case but couple won’t be freed
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Officials say a Pakistani appeals court has suspended a 14-year prison sentence for former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife…
Continue Reading Kate Ashford: What financial planners wish you knew about Social Security
By KATE ASHFORD of NerdWallet Only about 1 in 8 adults know when they’ll be eligible for full retirement benefits through Social Security,…
Continue Reading Russian officials end efforts to reach 13 workers in a collapsed gold mine and declare them dead
Authorities in Russia’s Far East have called off a rescue effort for 13 workers trapped deep underground in a collapsed gold mine and declared them…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for April 1: Gaza, Bridge collapse, Severe weather, Weekend violence, Ukraine aid
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Be forewarned: Today is April Fools’ Day, so keep your eyes peeled for possible hoaxes and pranks. While the…
Continue Reading Turkey’s Erdogan dealt major election blow as opposition party wins big cities
By Scott McLean, Yusuf Gezer and Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Istanbul (CNN) — Turkey’s local elections on Sunday marked the biggest election defeat…
Continue Reading UPS to become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — UPS will become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service. The Atlanta shipping company…
Continue Reading Gillian Anderson and Rufus Sewell recreate a royal media disaster in Prince Andrew drama ‘Scoop’
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British royalty and the media can be an explosive mix, as recent weeks of speculation over the…
Continue Reading Opposition’s local elections win shows voters are unhappy with Erdogan’s government, experts say
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Continue Reading Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles with a dangerous defect remain on the road
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — In September, Hyundai and Kia issued a recall of 3.4 million vehicles in the United States with an…
Continue Reading Germany has legalized possession of small amounts of cannabis. But the buzz may not last.
By DAVID McHUGH Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany has legalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana. The new law took…
Continue Reading Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles with a dangerous defect remain on the road
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — In September, Hyundai and Kia issued a recall of 3.4 million of its vehicles in the United States with…
Continue Reading Attempting to draw youth, Japan’s royal family debuts Instagram. But so far, no candid photos shared
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s imperial family has made an Instagram debut with a barrage of posts, hoping to shake off…
Continue Reading An old land mine found by children near an Afghanistan village explodes, killing 9
ISLAMABAD (AP) — An old land mine found by children in eastern Afghanistan has exploded while they were playing with it, killing nine children. A…
Continue Reading ‘I consider myself very lucky’: This man was one of the last to make it off the Baltimore bridge before its collapse
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Continue Reading France presses China on trade and Ukraine ahead of upcoming Xi Jinping visit
BEIJING (AP) — The French foreign minister has pressed China on trade issues and the war in Ukraine ahead of a planned visit to France by Chinese…
Continue Reading Here’s what you need to know about the world’s largest democratic election kicking off in India
By SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — The world’s largest democratic election could also be one of its most consequential. With a…
Continue Reading An Indian court sends a top opposition leader, Arvind Kejriwal, to jail until April 15
NEW DELHI (AP) — A court in Indian has placed a top opposition leader in two weeks of judicial detention after his 10 days in the custody of a…
Continue Reading 40,000 people and 64,000 eggs: 144th White House Easter Egg Roll is underway
The hottest ticket in Washington this week involves spoons, eggs, referees and a throng of cheering parents: It’s time for the 144th annual White…
Continue Reading Alex Murdaugh sentenced in federal court to 40 years in prison for financial crimes
By Dakin Andone and Dianne Gallagher, CNN Charleston, South Carolina (CNN) — Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh received another prison sentence…
Continue Reading Israeli troops end Al-Shifa hospital raid, leaving behind bodies and trail of destruction
By Abeer Salman, Lucas Lilieholm, Jessie Yeung and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s military has withdrawn from Gaza’s largest…
Continue Reading Bodies of 5 Chinese killed in suicide bombing in northwestern Pakistan flown to China
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani officials say the bodies of five Chinese nationals who were killed last week in a suicide bombing in northwestern…
Continue Reading ‘I consider myself very lucky’: This man was one of the last to make it off the Baltimore bridge before its collapse
By Omar Jimenez, CNN (CNN) — It was just past 1 a.m. on March 26 and Larry DeSantis was headed to his second job at Herman’s Bakery in the…
Continue Reading Argentina and Colombia move to mend ties after Milei calls Petro a ‘terrorist murderer’ in CNN interview
By Marlon Sorto and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — Argentina and Colombia say they have taken “concrete steps” to improve frayed relations…
Continue Reading Afternoon shooting in Nashville restaurant kills 1 man and injures 5 others
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police say a man was killed and five other people were injured during a shooting inside a Nashville, Tennessee, restaurant.…
Continue Reading Debt, trade barriers and uncertainty will drag on Asian economies in 2024, World Bank report says
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Continue Reading A biased test kept thousands of Black people from getting a kidney transplant. It’s finally changing
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A racially biased test delayed Black patients from getting a kidney transplant and now…
Continue Reading Palestinians say Israeli troops have withdrawn from Gaza’s main hospital after 2-week raid
By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian residents say the Israeli military has withdrawn from…
Continue Reading South Korea’s Yoon vows not to back down in the face of doctors’ strike over medical school plan
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president has vowed not to back down in the face of vehement protests…
Continue Reading Former Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton in custody following domestic battery allegations
By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL cornerback Cameron Sutton has turned himself in to Florida authorities nearly one month after a warrant…
Continue Reading A Rio councilwoman’s killing was a mystery. An arrest gave a peek at corruption keeping it unsolved
By DIANE JEANTET, DAVID BILLER and GABRIELA SÁ PESSOA Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s federal police have arrested the chief of…
Continue Reading Eight Chinese migrants found dead on Mexico beach after boat capsizes
By Marlon Sorto, Omar Fajardo and Yong Xiong, CNN (CNN) — Eight Chinese migrants have been found dead on the coast of southern…
Continue Reading In Taiwan, a group is battling fake news one conversation at a time — with a focus on seniors
By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Their days often began at the crack of dawn. They’d head out to a church, a temple, a park…
Continue Reading In Taiwan, a group is battling fake news one conversation at a time — with a focus on seniors
By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Their days often began at the crack of dawn. They’d head out to a church, a temple, a park…
Continue Reading Kansas lawmakers race to solve big fiscal issues before their spring break
By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers are approaching a deadline to pass pending legislation or let it die. The…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed and Shanghai gains on strong China factory data
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Monday, with Shanghai gaining 1% after surveys showed…
Continue Reading The pioneer of America’s embattled global HIV program recalls the hope after years of despair
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. John Nkengasong has spent decades working in Africa on HIV and AIDS, his career…
Continue Reading Trump’s immigration rhetoric makes inroads with some Democrats. That could be a concern for Biden
By WILL WEISSERT and JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The video shared by Donald Trump features horror movie music and footage of…
Continue Reading Alex Murdaugh faces a South Carolina judge for punishment a final time
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press For maybe the last time, convicted killer Alex Murdaugh will shuffle into a courtroom in South Carolina. Murdaugh…
Continue Reading Idaho man Chad Daybell to be tried for 3 deaths including children who were called ‘zombies’
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The trial of a man charged with the deaths of his wife and his girlfriend’s two…
Continue Reading Idaho man Chad Daybell to be tried for 3 deaths including children who were called ‘zombies’
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The trial of a man charged with the deaths of his wife and his girlfriend’s two…
Continue Reading Trump’s immigration rhetoric makes inroads with some Democrats. That could be a concern for Biden
By WILL WEISSERT and JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In Donald Trump’s speeches and online posts, the Republican presidential…
Continue Reading Americans star on an Iraqi basketball team. Its owners include forces that attacked US troops
By ABBY SEWELL and QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — A pro basketball team in Iraq is owned by a paramilitary group, and some of…
Continue Reading States move to shore up voting rights protections after courts erode federal safeguards
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A ruling that weakened a key part of the Voting Rights Act is spurring lawmakers in…
Continue Reading What to stream this week: Sheila E. plays salsa, Andrew Scott gets evil and Colin Farrell detects
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Continue Reading Japan’s central bank survey finds less optimistic manufacturers, but happier service sector
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — A key Japanese central bank report says that sentiment among big manufacturers has sagged but…
Continue Reading Easter brunch shooting leaves 1 dead and 5 others wounded in Nashville, police say
By Melissa Alonso and Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — One person was killed and at least five others were wounded in a shooting at a Nashville…
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Watersprings Church performs a play to celebrate the Easter holiday
Easter is a holiday celebrated by millions of Christians worldwide. At Watersprings Church in Idaho Falls, thousands of people wanting to honor the…
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Hundreds of kids hunt for easter eggs at Snake River Landing
The easter bunny came early to Idaho Falls, and he stopped at the Snake River Landing. Leaving thousands of eggs so children could have fun and…
Continue Reading US military says it destroyed Houthi drones over the Red Sea and in Yemen
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The U.S. military says its forces have destroyed two unmanned aerial vehicles in the Houthi-held areas…
Continue Reading Researchers found an 1886 Lake Michigan shipwreck – with the help of historic news accounts
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The remains of a ship that sank over 100 years ago has been discovered off the shores of western Michigan –…
Continue Reading AT&T says a data breach leaked millions of customers’ information online. Were you affected?
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Reporter NEW YORK (AP) — The theft of sensitive information belonging to millions of AT&T’s current…
Continue Reading Traffic moving again on California’s scenic Highway 1 after lane collapsed during drenching storm
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Traffic is moving again after a stretch of California’s scenic Highway 1 collapsed during an Easter weekend storm, forcing…
Continue Reading No injuries or hazardous materials spilled after train derailment in Oklahoma
DAVENPORT, Okla. (AP) — Authorities and work crews continue to clean up after a train derailment in central Oklahoma overturned 22 rail cars…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for April 1: Gaza, Bridge collapse, Severe weather, Weekend violence, Ukraine aid
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Be forewarned: Today is April Fools’ Day, so keep your eyes peeled for possible hoaxes and pranks. While…
Continue Reading Newspaper edits its column about LSU-UCLA game after Tigers coach Kim Mulkey blasted it as sexist
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The Los Angeles Times has edited a column it published last week about the LSU women’s…
Continue Reading Kia recalls over 427,000 Telluride SUVs because they might roll away while parked
NEW YORK (AP) — Kia is recalling more than 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they’re…
Continue Reading ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” roars to an $80 million box office opening
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Godzilla-King Kong combo stomped on expectations as “Godzilla x Kong: The New…
Continue Reading Judge overturns murder convictions of ‘Chester Trio’ after more than two decades in prison
By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Citing new DNA evidence, a Pennsylvania judge on Thursday overturned the murder convictions of three men known as…
Continue Reading Gunmen in Ecuador kill 8, injure 8 others in attack in coastal city of Guayaquil as violence surges
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador’s Interior Ministry says armed gunmen have attacked a group of people in the coastal city of Guayaquil, killing…
Continue Reading Crews at Baltimore bridge collapse continue meticulous work of removing twisted steel and concrete
By MIKE PESOLI and JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Crews continue the complicated and meticulous operation of removing the steel…
Continue Reading 2 killed, 3 injured during shootings at separate Houston-area birthday parties
HOUSTON (AP) — Officials say gunfire at two separate Houston-area birthday parties this weekend resulted in two people being fatally shot and three…
Continue Reading Netanyahu in ‘excellent’ health after hernia surgery, hospital says
By Tamar Michaelis, Benjamin Brown and Jessie Gretener, CNN (CNN) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in “excellent” health…
Continue Reading Oklahoma highway reopens following shutdown after a barge hit a bridge
SALLISAW, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma highway has been reopened following its closure for a few hours on Saturday after a bridge over the Arkansas…
Continue Reading Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is to undergo hernia surgery.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says the Israeli leader will undergo surgery on Sunday for a hernia. Netanyahu’s…
Continue Reading France to deliver hundreds of armored vehicles to Ukraine, defense minister says
PARIS (AP) — French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu said France is going to deliver “hundreds” of armored vehicles by the beginning of next…
Continue Reading Start your week smart: Pope at Easter Mass, bridge recovery, AT&T data leak, no Ukrainian election, Indianapolis shooting
By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — The Easter Bunny’s wallet is a lot lighter this morning. Retail chocolate prices rose nearly…
Continue Reading Democrats hope Biden could get a boost from down-ballot races under Wisconsin’s new legislative map
By THOMAS BEAUMONT and SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s presidential primary this Tuesday will clear the way for a…
Continue Reading Flowers and futures bloom in Chicago as sustainability-focused nonprofit helps keep youth away from guns and gangs
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — For Southside Blooms owners Quilen and Hannah Blackwell, who run the Chicago floral nonprofit staffed by…
Continue Reading AP photographer’s early experiences in Washington helped prepare her to cover wartime diplomacy
By JACQUELYN MARTIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jacquelyn Martin, a photojournalist with The Associated Press in Washington, recalls how she…
Continue Reading An Israeli airstrike on a hospital tent camp in Gaza kills 2 Palestinians
By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike has hit a tent camp inside a hospital in…
Continue Reading Shooting outside downtown Indianapolis mall wounds 7 youths, police say
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Police in Indianapolis say seven young people between the ages of 12 and 17 were wounded in a shooting outside a downtown…
Continue Reading Japan confirms experts met in China to ease concerns over discharge of treated radioactive water
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan says its experts have held talks with Chinese counterparts to try to assuage Beijing’s…
Continue Reading Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire as he leads Easter Mass following health concerns
By Christopher Lamb and Sophie Jeong, CNN (CNN) — Pope Francis called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in his traditional Easter…
Continue Reading King Charles attends Easter church service in most significant public appearance since cancer diagnosis
King Charles III has made his most significant outing since his cancer diagnosis last month, attending the traditional Easter Mattins church service…
Continue Reading 1 dead as Russia launches attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian cruise missile strike on infrastructure in Ukraine’s western Lviv region killed one man, officials said Sunday.…
Continue Reading At least 7 children, aged 12 to 17, were wounded in a shooting in downtown Indianapolis, police say
By Sara Smart and Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — At least seven children between the ages of 12 and 17 were wounded in a shooting Saturday night…
Continue Reading Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google’s April Fool’s Day joke
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin loved pulling pranks, so much so they…
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