By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The operator of the tsunami-hit nuclear plant in Fukushima has announced a delay of several more months before launching a test to remove melted fuel debris from inside one of the reactors. The plant operator is citing problems clearing the way for a robotic arm. The debris
Continue ReadingBy PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press A group of transgender veterans filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to force the Department of Veterans Affairs to begin providing and paying for gender-affirming surgeries. The lawsuit from the Transgender American Veterans Association seeks to compel the VA to codify in its regulations verbal assurances the department has made that
Continue ReadingBy ALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — More than 4,700 auto dealerships across the United States urged President Joe Biden in a letter Thursday to halt the Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to enforce stricter vehicle-pollution standards. The missive comes just weeks before the agency’s expected ruling on its tailpipe-emissions proposal, which addresses both
Continue ReadingBy TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly have passed a bill that would call for a binding statewide referendum to ban abortion after 14 weeks of pregnancy. Wisconsin law currently prohibits abortion after 20 weeks. The Assembly approved the bill Thursday on a 53-46 vote. The proposal
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The maker of Robitussin cough syrup is recalling several lots of products containing honey due to contamination that could pose a serious risk to people with weakened immune systems. Haleon’s recall covers eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max
Continue ReadingSKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia’s prime minister and his cabinet have formally submitted their resignations to parliament, paving the way for a caretaker government to prepare for general elections planned this May. The country’s main political parties agreed last month for general elections to be held on May 8, two months early and
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By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — A mission to become the first person to run the length of Africa appears to be in some jeopardy due to visa issues. Over the last nine months, Russ Cook has run almost 7,500 miles across 13 different countries and is currently in Senegal with his small support crew.
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN) — La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos volvió a rechazar una petición de Kenneth Smith, condenado a muerte en Alabama, para detener su ejecución programada en la noche de este jueves. Horas antes del procedimiento, Smith acudió al alto tribunal con una solicitud que buscaba suspender la ejecución con el fin de que
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By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — Most parents expect to pay for their children until they become adults. But many say they are still financially subsidizing their now-adult children, sometimes well into their late 20s and early 30s, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center. Never mind that today’s young
Continue ReadingBy Dakin Andone, Isabel Rosales and Christina Maxouris, CNN Atmore, Alabama (CNN) — Alabama on Thursday night executed Kenneth Smith, the first death row inmate known to die by nitrogen gas, marking the emergence of a wholly new method of execution in the United States that experts have said could lead to excessive pain or even torture. Smith,
Continue ReadingBy Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — An undercover investigation by the Humane Society revealed the illicit sale of elephant ivory at stores in Connecticut. The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International released the results of their Nov. 2023 investigation on Wednesday. Connecticut lawmakers
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By Francesca Annio, Alex Stambaugh, Katie Hunt and Ashley Strickland, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — Japan’s space agency said Thursday that its “moon sniper” robotic explorer landed 55 meters (165 feet) from its target on the lunar surface last week, calling it a “significant achievement” despite problems during the landing that put the mission in jeopardy.
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By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Steve Conradie was excited. It was July of 2022, and the co-founder of Discover Africa Safaris was out in the bush near the Khwai River in northern Botswana. For someone of Conradie’s experience, the setting wasn’t anything remarkable. Though not a professional guide, the South Africa native was first
Continue ReadingBy Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — The iconic cone graphic used by the National Hurricane Center to depict the potential path of tropical systems will undergo a noticeable change for the upcoming hurricane season. The cone will be deemphasized over land in the continental US, with more emphasis being placed on expected impacts by showing
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — TriMet honored a team of employees on Wednesday who helped drive a man suffering a medical emergency to the hospital on New Year’s Eve in a bus. According to Portland fire officials, crews responded in the early morning hours of New
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By Colin McCullough and Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Maine Supreme Judicial Court declined to weigh in on whether former President Donald Trump should be removed from the state’s ballot, rejecting a request that they decide on the question now. The ruling leaves in place a prior judge’s decision that froze the state-level proceedings
Continue ReadingBy Soyoung Kim Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — After a woman allegedly stole a car with two children inside on Monday in north Portland, on Wednesday, the children’s father spoke about his family’s experience. The father, who wanted to remain anonymous for his family’s privacy, said it was a
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Eva Mendes has time for the haters. The actress and longtime love of Ryan Gosling posted Wednesday about public skepticism when he initially took on the role of Ken in the blockbuster film “Barbie.” Gosling earned best supporting actor Oscar nomination earlier this week for his performance in
Continue ReadingBy KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated press BERLIN (AP) — At least 1,259 people working for the Protestant Church of Germany have committed sexual abuse, claiming at least 2,225 victims. That’s according to an independent study of decades of church documents and files from regional churches and the Lutherans’ diaconal relief and social welfare organization, the Diakonie.
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CNN, POOL, NIKKI HALEY FOR PRESIDENT, GETTY IMAGES By Kevin Liptak, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden officially turned the page Wednesday to the general election, looking ahead to a race against former President Donald Trump that will test his ability to reenergize key corners of his winning coalition in a race his team
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