Russia can sustain war effort ‘for another two or three years,’ say analysts
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The Amazon has survived changes in the climate for 65 million years. Now it’s heading for collapse, a study says
CNN By Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — The Amazon rainforest is on course to reach a crucial tipping point as soon as 2050, with devastating…
Continue Reading The Amazon has survived changes in the climate for 65 million years. Now it’s heading for collapse, a study says
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Continue Reading Are we about to find out the moon’s origin? Japan’s space agency says it may now have clues
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Continue Reading Second new Georgia reactor begins splitting atoms in key step to making electricity
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By MATT OTT AP Business Writer Lyft shares jumped 62% after the bell Tuesday thanks in part to a typo in the ride-hailing company’s earnings…
Continue Reading City of Memphis releases new documents tied to Tyre Nichols’ beating death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The city of Memphis has released additional documents tied to the January 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by five police…
Continue Reading ‘I slept with my half-sibling’: Woman’s horror story reflects loosely regulated nature of US fertility industry
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Continue Reading ‘I slept with my half-sibling’: Woman’s horror story reflects loosely regulated nature of US fertility industry
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Continue Reading 24 investigated in Italy for promoting fascism at a gathering in Ferrara’s Jewish quarter
MILAN (AP) — Italian police on Wednesday raided the homes of 24 people under investigation for promoting fascism during a gathering at a restaurant…
Continue Reading Mexican regulators tell Amazon to wall off Prime TV, reveal its algorithms and open up delivery
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican regulators have ordered online retailers Amazon and Mercado Libre to reveal their algorithms, and wall off TV streaming…
Continue Reading German man arrested in Russia for allegedly smuggling cannabis gummies
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Continue Reading Franklin from ‘Peanuts’ gets to shine in the spotlight of a new animated Apple TV+ special
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Continue Reading Portland, Maine, shows love for late Valentine’s Day Bandit by continuing tradition of paper hearts
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Continue Reading Israeli hostage families seek justice with war crimes complaint against Hamas
By Jeremy Diamond, Nadeen Ebrahim and Mick Krever, CNN The Hague, The Netherlands (CNN) — About 100 family members of Israeli hostages,…
Continue Reading A day after his latest hospital release, Austin presses for urgent military aid for Ukraine
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Continue Reading Airplane bumps into fence in third mishap in 2 weeks at Norway’s main airport
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Scandinavian Airlines plane struck a fence at the Oslo airport on Wednesday, causing minor damage to the aircraft and…
Continue Reading Three officers are shot in Washington, police say. The injuries don’t appear to be life-threatening
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Continue Reading 3 DC officers were wounded in a shooting while making an animal cruelty arrest. Suspect is in custody after hourslong standoff
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Continue Reading Families using re-created voices of gun violence victims to call lawmakers
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Continue Reading Two Chinese fishermen die after chase with Taiwan’s Coast Guard, which alleges trespassing
By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Taiwan’s Coast Guard says two Chinese fishermen have drowned while being chased by the coast guard…
Continue Reading Next stop Hollywood? Travis Kelce gets first producer credit on SXSW movie
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Continue Reading Turkey’s Erdogan visits Egypt as ties are back in full swing after a decade of tensions
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean court has convicted three former police officers of destroying internal files and other evidence in an…
Continue Reading Juvenile detained, 2 men charged after 4 people are killed in a string of ‘random’ shootings in Los Angeles County
By Cindy Von Quednow, Cheri Mossburg, Lauren Mascarenhas and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — A third suspect is in custody stemming from a shooting…
Continue Reading Retrial of former Czech Prime Minister Babis starts. He is accused of fraud in a 2$ million case
PRAGUE (AP) — Former populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis’ retrial started after an appeals court dismissed a previous ruling acquitting him of…
Continue Reading Berlin Film Festival brings Israeli-Palestinian tensions and other issues into the spotlight
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Continue Reading On Valentine’s Day, LGBTQ+ activists in Japan call for the right for same-sex couples to marry
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Continue Reading Jill Biden sends Valentine’s Day love to Americans with an art display on the White House lawn
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s Valentine’s Day and Jill Biden is again sending her love to Americans…
Continue Reading Protesting Indian farmers clash with police for a second day as they march toward the capital
NEW DELHI (AP) — Protesting Indian farmers have clashed with police for a second consecutive day as tens of thousands tried to march to the capital…
Continue Reading Microsoft says US rivals are beginning to use generative AI in offensive cyber operations
By FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer BOSTON (AP) — Microsoft says it had detected and disrupted instances of U.S. adversaries — chiefly Iran and…
Continue Reading Are you in the wrong Medicare Advantage plan? What to review now
By KATE ASHFORD of NerdWallet Many people choose Medicare Advantage plans without exploring their options or noticing what changes their plan may…
Continue Reading NATO chief hails record defense spending and warns that Trump’s remarks undermine security
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says European allies and Canada have ramped up defense spending to record levels.…
Continue Reading Ukraine says it has sunk another warship, disabling a third of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet
CNN By Victoria Butenko, Christian Edwards and Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine claims it has now disabled a third of Russia’s Black Sea…
Continue Reading British Foreign Secretary Cameron visits Eastern Europe to shore up support for Ukraine
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has said that nothing is more important now than strong support for Ukraine as it…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Feb. 14: Impeachment, Valentine’s Day strike, Severe weather, Gaza hostages, Covid-19
CNN By Andrew Torgan, CNN (CNN) — Roses are red, violets are blue. If you think you’re well-traveled, show us what you can do. Test your…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Feb. 14: Impeachment, Valentine’s Day strike, Severe weather, Gaza hostages, Covid-19
By Andrew Torgan, CNN (CNN) — Roses are red, violets are blue. If you think you’re well-traveled, show us what you can do. Test your…
Continue Reading Edmunds Compares: 2024 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2024 Toyota Tacoma
By NICK KURCZEWSKI Edmunds The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado proves how transformative the midsize pickup truck market has suddenly become. In a segment…
Continue Reading Putin signs law to confiscate assets of those convicted of discrediting the Russian army
By The Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that will allow authorities to confiscate money, valuables and other assets…
Continue Reading Kevin Harvick ready to guide viewers through the Daytona 500 from his perch in the broadcast booth
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Newly retired NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick will make his full-time debut as a Fox…
Continue Reading Chocolates, flowers and procrastination. For many Americans, Valentines Day is a last-minute affair
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Continue Reading Kansas City turns red as Chiefs celebrate 3rd Super Bowl title in 5 seasons with a parade
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press Downtown Kansas City is turning into a sea of red for Valentine’s Day as Chiefs fans prepare to celebrate…
Continue Reading Last-minute love: Many Americans procrastinate when it comes to Valentine’s gifts
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Continue Reading Displaced Palestinians leave one of Gaza’s main hospitals after weeks of being isolated by fighting
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Continue Reading Suspect in killing of Boston nurse re-arrested after escaping from Kenyan police station
By Larry Madowo, CNN Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) — A man accused of murdering his girlfriend in Boston before fleeing to Kenya has been re-arrested…
Continue Reading Families of hostages visit international court to urge the arrest of Hamas leaders
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Former captives and relatives of hostages held since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas in…
Continue Reading UN raises alarm over escalating tensions in Senegal after election delay
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Continue Reading South Korea says presumed North Korean hackers breached personal emails of presidential staffer
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office says that presumed North Korean hackers breached the personal emails of…
Continue Reading Islamic State militants attack Syrian military barracks and kill 9 troops, war monitors say
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By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press ABU MUREIKHA, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a stump speech for his…
Continue Reading Ex-army strongman leader claims victory in Indonesian presidential election
By Heather Chen, Angus Watson, Sophie Jeong and Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — A former army general with a controversial past has claimed…
Continue Reading Japan space agency says test flight for new flagship rocket is rescheduled for Saturday
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s space agency says its new flagship H3 rocket will have a second test flight on Saturday,…
Continue Reading UK inflation holds steady at 4% in January as lower food prices help offset higher energy costs
LONDON (AP) — Inflation in the U.K. held steady at 4% in January as lower food prices helped offset an increase in energy costs. The reading from…
Continue Reading Ukrainian military says it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s military says it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea using naval drones, a report that has not been…
Continue Reading Ukraine says it has sunk another warship, disabling a third of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet
By Victoria Butenko, Christian Edwards and Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine claims it has now disabled a third of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet…
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By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — A mysterious shipwreck suddenly appeared on the shores of a Newfoundland coastal community last month, believed…
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By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony’s profit rose 13% in October-December on…
Continue Reading India’s Modi inaugurates Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple
By Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple, the largest in the…
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s interior minister says hundreds of rescuers have been deployed to search for at least nine workers who are…
Continue Reading Israeli strikes deepen panic in Rafah as UN aid chief warns a ground offensive could result in ‘slaughter’
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By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Shares declined Wednesday in Asia after disappointingly high U.S. inflation data sent stocks…
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Continue Reading Albanian authorities accuse Iranian-backed hackers of cyberattack on Institute of Statistics
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania’s cybersecurity authorities are accusing a hacker group “sponsored” by the Iranian government of attacking the…
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LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) — Love is in the air … and the mail … in the northern Colorado city of Loveland. Every year, tens of thousands of…
Continue Reading Truck crashes into passenger vehicles in Egypt’s Alexandria leaving 15 dead, officials say
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian authorities say a truck slammed into passenger vehicles in Egypt’s Mediterranean province of Alexandria, killing at least…
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By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislatore are moving to impose tougher prison sentences for harming or killing…
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By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is expected in court Thursday for an important hearing in his…
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Thousands of U.S. ride-hailing workers plan to park their cars and picket at major U.S. airports in what…
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Lawmakers have begun a debate on a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage that would make Greece the first Orthodox…
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CNN By Amy Simonson and Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — A driver died and at least five people were hurt as a vehicle crashed Tuesday evening into…
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By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi will return to Congress to replace scandal-plagued Republican George…
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By TOM ODULA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A man wanted in Massachusetts to face murder charges has been arrested, a week after he…
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Officials say two suspected gang members have been arrested in connection with a series of shootings in the Los Angeles area…
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Continue Reading South Korea says North Korea fired cruise missiles, adding to provocative run in weapons tests
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s military says it has detected North Korea firing multiple cruise missiles into waters off its…
Continue Reading North Carolina authorities drop 3 charges against NBA player Miles Bridges
By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — North Carolina prosecutors have dropped three charges against Charlotte Hornets player Miles Bridges, according to…
Continue Reading 1 person killed and 10 injured when vehicle crashes into emergency room in Austin, Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A car crashed into a Texas hospital’s emergency room on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring at least 10 others,…
Continue Reading How did live ammunition get on Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ set? The armorer’s trial will focus on this
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Continue Reading Teaching of gender in Georgia private schools would be regulated under revived Senate bill
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia Senate committee is advancing a long-stalled proposal aimed at stopping private school…
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By Tara John, Paula Newton and Yong Xiong, CNN (CNN) — The home of a Canadian Sikh activist in Brampton, Ontario, was hit by gunfire on Monday,…
Continue Reading Trump’s pick to lead the RNC is facing skepticism from some Republicans
By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In pushing Michael Whatley as the next leader of the Republican National Committee, Donald…
Continue Reading Oil and gas producer to pay millions to US and New Mexico to remedy pollution concerns
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Continue Reading Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives limited at Kentucky colleges under Senate bill
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Republican-backed measure to limit diversity, equity and inclusion practices at…
Continue Reading Man accused of killing Tennessee deputy taken into custody, sheriff says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A sheriff says the man accused of killing a Tennessee deputy and wounding another during a traffic stop has been taken into…
Continue Reading Charges against Miles Bridges connected to domestic violence case dropped
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