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Bird flu is spreading. Are milk and eggs safe?
A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has grown to affect more than two dozen herds in eight states, just weeks after the nation's largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens. Health officials stress that the risk to the public is low … more
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Bernie Sanders says Gaza may be Joe Biden's Vietnam. But he's ready to battle for Biden over Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — In April, Bernie Sanders repeatedly stood shoulder to shoulder with President Joe Biden, promoting their joint accomplishments on health care and climate at formal White House … more
Countries vow to make Europe stronger as fears grow over Russia and Trump
PARIS - The governments of Poland, France and Germany vowed Monday to make Europe a security and defense power with a greater ability to back Ukraine, amid concerns that former U.S. President Donald Trump might return to the White House and allow … more
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UN demands cease-fire in Gaza during Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its 1st demand to halt fighting
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations Security Council on Monday issued its first demand to halt the fighting in Gaza, calling for a cease-fire during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan after … more
How the search for origins of COVID-19 turned politically toxic
BEIJING - The hunt for the origins of COVID-19 has gone dark in China, the victim of political infighting after a series of stalled and thwarted attempts to find the source of the virus that killed millions and paralyzed the world for months. The … more
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Homeowners spend nearly $18,000 a year on costs aside from their mortgage
A new survey from Real Estate Witch found homeowners spend an average of $17,958 annually on home expenses such as maintenance, taxes, utilities, and other costs — in addition to payments … more
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Take precautions to prevent the spread of bird flu
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are several ways to reduce the risk of humans contracting bird flu. "People rarely get bird flu virus infection; however, human infections with avian influenza viruses can … more
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Nerve agents, poison and window falls. Kremlin foes have been attacked or killed over the years
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) - The attacks range from the exotic - poisoned by drinking polonium-laced tea or touching a deadly nerve agent - to the more mundane of getting shot at close range. Some take a fatal plunge from an open window. Over the … more
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Chick-Fil-A backtracks from its no-antibiotics-in-chicken pledge, blames projected supply shortages
ATLANTA (AP) — The fast-food chain Chick-Fil-A backtracked from its decade-old "no antibiotics ever" pledge intended to help prevent human antibiotic resistance linked to the rampant use of the … more
Abducted as babies in the '70s during Argentine dictatorship, these 'recovered grandchildren' found a way toward their true identity
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Claudia Poblete can't help it. On certain days, as she passes in front of a church, she automatically crosses herself while her children gaze at her with confusion. She didn't raise them as Catholics - as she was - … more
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Baltimore bridge collapses after powerless cargo ship rams into support column; 6 presumed dead
BALTIMORE (AP) — A cargo ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, destroying the span in a matter of seconds and plunging it into the river in a terrifying … more
Jury finds Michigan school shooter's mother Jennifer Crumbley guilty of manslaughter
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) - A Michigan jury convicted a school shooter's mother of involuntary manslaughter Tuesday in a first-of-its-kind trial to determine whether she had any responsibility in the deaths of four students in 2021. Prosecutors say … more
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New regulations would cap credit card late fees at $8
WASHINGTON - The Biden administration announced a rule Tuesday to cap all credit card late fees, the latest effort in the White House push to end what it has called junk fees and a move that regulators say will save Americans up to $10 billion a … more
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Putin extends rule in preordained Russian election after harshest crackdown since Soviet era
President Vladimir Putin extended his reign over Russia in a landslide election whose outcome was never in doubt, declaring Monday his determination to advance deeper into Ukraine and dangling new … more
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How to care for a potted lily and other spring gift plants
If you celebrated Easter, you might be reading this beside a cellophane- or foil-covered pot of lilies, hydrangeas, hyacinths or daffodils. Typically, spring gift plants like these are enjoyed until their flowers fade and then are thrown away like … more
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UN says 'famine is imminent' in northern Gaza as Israel launches another raid on the main hospital
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The U.N. food agency said Monday that "famine is imminent" in northern Gaza, where 70% of the remaining population is experiencing catastrophic hunger, and that a … more
The garden's waking up again. Spring chores to tackle first
As trees, shrubs, perennials and insects enter a new phase of life in our gardens, we, too, emerge from a type of dormancy in spring, a pause from yard work. Well, buckle up, buttercups. It's showtime. First, inspect and assess the garden for … more
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Woman who crashed into building, killing birthday boy and his sister, arraigned on murder charges
A Michigan woman was arraigned Tuesday on second-degree murder and other charges after prosecutors say she drunkenly cashed her SUV into a boat club that was hosting a child's birthday party, killing … more
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AT&T says its cellphone network restored after a widespread outage hit users across the U.S.
AT&T said Thursday its wireless network was back after an outage knocked out cellphone service for its users across the U.S. for hours. "We have restored wireless service to all our affected … more
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About as many abortions are happening in U.S. monthly as before Roe was overturned, report finds
The number of abortions performed each month is about the same as before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the nationwide right to abortion more than a year and a half ago, a new report finds. The latest edition of the #WeCount … more
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