Eggs, tomatoes, and other groceries that dropped in price in the Midwest last month
Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find the grocery items that saw the largest price decreases from January to February in the Midwest.
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End-of-life doulas growing in popularity
By Alexis Fernandez Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — You’ve probably heard about a birth doula who provides emotional and physical support during pregnancy and after childbirth. But what about end-of-life doulas? The death doula movement is relatively new with private certification programs growing across the country. The goal of
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Not just Trump’s VP: Pence touts time as governor, US Rep
By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Mike Pence is best known as Donald Trump’s vice president, someone who, apart from one dramatic rejection of his boss ’s effort to overturn their 2020 election defeat, served as a steadfastly loyal, mostly uncontroversial No. 2 during his four years in the White House.
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Mysterious hepatitis outbreak in kids in 2022 linked to common childhood respiratory virus, studies suggest
By Janelle Chavez, CNN An outbreak of acute severe, unexplained hepatitis in previously healthy children in 2022 may be linked to adeno-associated virus 2, or AAV2, according to three independent studies published Thursday in the journal Nature. Between April and July 2022, more than 1,000 children worldwide — at least 350 of them in the
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Colorado women’s hoops coach JR Payne gets deal through 2028
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — JR Payne received a five-year contract extension Thursday after leading the Colorado women’s basketball team to its first Sweet 16 appearance in 21 years. The extension announced by athletic director Rick George keeps Payne under contract through the 2027-28 season. “After reaching the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season and
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Arizona governor’s press secretary resigns after tweet suggesting violence against critics of trans rights
By Sydney Kashiwagi, CNN The press secretary for Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has resigned after sending out a tweet that suggested violence against “transphobes” hours after the Nashville school shooting, the Democratic governor’s office confirmed Thursday. On Monday morning, a shooter identified by police as Audrey Hale, 28, opened fire at The Covenant School, killing
Continue ReadingPhiladelphia landlord-tenant officer shoots woman while serving eviction notice: Police
By Alyana Gomez and Bryanna Gallagher Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A landlord-tenant officer shot a woman while serving an eviction notice in Philadelphia on Wednesday morning. It happened around 9 a.m. at the Girard Court Apartments on the 2100 block of North College Avenue. Police say there was some
Continue Reading France hires Renard as women’s coach ahead of World Cup
PARIS (AP) — French coach Hervé Renard has been appointed to guide France’s women’s team at the World Cup this summer then at the Paris Olympics next year. The French federation says the 54-year-old Renard signed a contract that runs until August 2024. Renard quit as coach of Saudi Arabia’s national team, ending a four-year
Continue ReadingPerú retira a su embajador en Colombia por “expresiones injerencistas y ofensivas” de Petro sobre situación de Castillo
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — El Gobierno de Perú informó este miércoles que ha dispuesto el “retiro definitivo” de su embajador en Colombia, debido a las declaraciones del presidente de Colombia Gustavo Petro en torno a la situación del expresidente de Perú, Pedro Castillo. “Esta decisión responde a las reiteradas expresiones injerencistas y
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Las Vegas lawyer indicted in $460M ‘slip-and-fall’ scheme
By RIO YAMAT Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A personal injury lawyer in Las Vegas was indicted Wednesday on federal charges that he orchestrated a $460 million Ponzi scheme in Nevada, Utah and California. The indictment accuses Matthew Wade Beasley of wire fraud and money laundering. His attorney on Thursday didn’t return a request
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US: Russia seeks arms-for-food deal with North Korea
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Thursday said it has new evidence that Russia is looking again to North Korea for weapons to fuel the war in Ukraine, this time in a deal that would provide Pyongyang with needed food and other commodities in return. It’s the latest accusation
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Tracking above-average heat leading to Friday storms
TODAY: Clouds will slowly fill in this afternoon as temperatures rise to the 60s. With the clouds come scattered showers and storms arriving in our southwest counties around mid-afternoon. TONIGHT: Clouds fill in overnight, and so do scattered showers and storms. Not much rainfall is expected but hit-and-miss activity persists through the morning. Temperatures hardly
Continue Reading Biden calls to revive bank regulations that Trump weakened
By FATIMA HUSSEIN and JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Weeks after the failure of two banks, President Joe Biden is calling for independent regulatory agencies to impose tighter rules on the financial system. In a fact sheet, Biden says regulators can act under current law without additional steps taken by Congress. The recommended
Continue ReadingReubicar a 70 ‘hipopótamos de la cocaÃna’ de Pablo Escobar costará alrededor de US$ 3,5 millones
SofÃa Benavides (CNN) — Los planes de Colombia para reubicar a 70 “hipopótamos de la cocaÃna” descendientes de la colección privada del narcotraficante Pablo Escobar costarán aproximadamente US$ 3,5 millones, dijeron funcionarios en una conferencia de prensa este miércoles. La iniciativa forma parte de un acuerdo que el gobierno local de Antioquia firmó con varias
Continue ReadingPit bull Alexia fights for her life after being shot twice in West Philadelphia
By Annie McCormick Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A pit bull mix named Alexia is fighting for her life after she was discovered with two gun shot wounds on Monday evening. Initially, first responders thought she was hit by a car, officials say. They estimate her to be in her
Continue Reading Dior transforms Mumbai’s Gateway of India into fashion ramp
By RAFIQ MAQBOOL Associated Press MUMBAI, India (AP) — In a glittering splash of luxury fashion, Dior transformed Mumbai’s grand, historic Gateway of India monument into a runway laden with celebrity, beauty and craftsmanship. Flanked by the brightly lit, iconic Taj Mahal Palace hotel, the spectacular decor turned the heritage site in India’s entertainment and
Continue Reading Dior transforms Mumbai’s Gateway of India into fashion ramp
By RAFIQ MAQBOOL Associated Press MUMBAI, India (AP) — In a glittering splash of luxury fashion, Dior transformed Mumbai’s grand, historic Gateway of India monument into a runway laden with celebrity, beauty and craftsmanship. Flanked by the brightly lit, iconic Taj Mahal Palace hotel, the spectacular decor turned the heritage site in India’s entertainment and
Continue Reading March Madness: South Carolina favored against Clark’s Iowa
By The Associated Press The Final Four for the national championship in women’s basketball is set. Defending champion South Carolina will face Iowa and AP Player of the Year Caitlin Clark in the second semifinal. LSU will face Virginia Tech in the first game. The Final Four is in Dallas on Friday and the championship
Continue Reading 911 recordings show terror at Nashville school during attack
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville authorities released 911 calls Thursday that capture the terror inside an elementary school during this week’s mass shooting as people in hushed voices urged dispatchers to send help with sirens, crying and gunfire audible in the background. One caller told a dispatcher
Continue Reading Maryland voters to decide abortion constitutional amendment
By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland voters will decide next year whether to enshrine the right to abortion in the state’s constitution. The Maryland House gave final passage to the proposed constitutional amendment on Thursday. The House, which is controlled by Democrats, voted 98-38, for a bill that already has cleared
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