Photo exhibit at Capitol shows humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
A new photo exhibit unveiled Thursday at the U.S. Capitol allows lawmakers to see shocking images of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.Powered by WPeMatico
Concerning clusters of severe hepatitis cases in children being investigated
Globally, around 170 cases have been identified, according to WHO officials.Powered by WPeMatico
Fireball spotted over southern Mississippi, NASA confirms
A loud boom prefaced a streaking fireball spotted in three Southern statesPowered by WPeMatico
FDA announces proposed ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes
Advocates say it's a step in the right direction.Powered by WPeMatico
Haitians struggle to find food, shelter amid new gang battle
Heavy gunfire is echoing in a once quiet neighborhood in Haiti’s capital that has become ground zero in a gang fight that has killed at least 20 people, injured more than a dozen and forced thousands to flee their homes this weekPowered by WPeMatico
Canada to lift restrictions on gay men donating blood
Health Canada has lifted restrictions on gay men donating blood, a move Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says is “good news for all Canadians” but took too longPowered by WPeMatico
Oklahoma legislature passes 6-week abortion ban similar to Texas law
The Oklahoma legislature gave final approval Thursday to a so-called “heartbeat bill” that seeks to ban most abortions in the state.Powered by WPeMatico
Astroworld movie set for release despite lawyers’ concerns
The experiences of panicked concertgoers who couldn’t breathe and had no clear path to escape a massive crowd surge at last year’s deadly Astroworld music festival in Houston are featured in a new documentaryPowered by WPeMatico
US economy shrank by 1.4% in Q1 but consumers kept spending
The U.S. economy shrank last quarter for the first time since the pandemic recession struck two years ago, contracting at a 1.4% annual rate, but consumers and businesses kept spending in a sign of economic durabilityPowered by WPeMatico
Calls grow for South Carolina hate crimes law
Republican lawmakers are holding up a state hate crime bill. Polly Shepperd, a survivor of the Charleston AME Church Massacre in 2015 is speaking out against them.Powered by WPeMatico
Army sued over discharges of soldiers with addiction issues
A new lawsuit is accusing the U.S. Army of violating veterans' rights and its own regulations by refusing to give soldiers with alcohol and drug problems honorable discharges that would qualify them for federal benefitsPowered by WPeMatico
Single ticket sold in Arizona wins $473.1M Powerball jackpot
The winning ticket for the $473.1 million Powerball jackpot was sold in Arizona, officials said.Powered by WPeMatico
Interfaith Trolley offers tour of religion in America
Some Chicagoans got a crash course in the world’s religions recently, visiting five major religious sites on the city’s south side — including Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, Ebenezer Baptist Church and Masjid Al-TaqwaPowered by WPeMatico
Το… δροσιστικό αξιοθέατο που μετρά 4 αιώνες ζωής
Ένα όμορφο ταξίδι πίσω στον χρόνοPowered by WPeMatico
SpaceX launches 4 astronauts for NASA after private flight
SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA, less than two days after completing a flight chartered by millionairesPowered by WPeMatico
3 dead in Mississippi hotel shooting; police in standoff
Authorities say the possible suspect in the fatal shooting of three people at a Mississippi Gulf Coast motel and subsequent death of a person shot during a carjacking was found dead after a standoff with policePowered by WPeMatico
Protesters shut down city meeting demanding justice for Patrick Lyoya
Protestors began shouting in a city meeting after a speaker's microphone was turned off for using profanity.Powered by WPeMatico
Police arrest man accused of Philadelphia subway rape
Philadelphia police have arrested a man who is accused of at least two sexual assaults, including one reported Sunday aboard a subway trainPowered by WPeMatico
Trevor Reed’s parents to David Muir: ‘He looked horrible…we started crying’
The parents of the former Marine recently freed from Russian captivity opened up to David Muir about their concerns regarding their son's well-being.Powered by WPeMatico
College athlete dies in apparent suicide at age 20
Lauren Bernett was a sophomore catcher at James Madison University.Powered by WPeMatico
Archegos founder Bill Hwang charged in massive stock market fraud
Hwang was charged with racketeering and other counts.Powered by WPeMatico
8 killed in clash at Mexican cement plant
Mexican authorities say at least eight people were killed and 11 injured when competing groups of workers clashed at a cement plant before dawn in the central Mexican state of HidalgoPowered by WPeMatico
Ο Guardian ανακαλύπτει τα κρυμμένα μυστικά της Ελλάδας για μοναδικές διακοπές
Την πρώτη θέση της λίστας καταλαμβάνει η Αλόννησος που εντυπωσιάζει με το μεγαλύτερο φυσικό θαλάσσιο πάρκο της ΜεσογείουPowered by WPeMatico
Hearing officer recommends 2-year NYRA ban for Bob Baffert
A retired New York State Supreme Court Justice has recommended a two-year suspension for trainer Bob Baffert for repeated medication violations after a New York Racing Association hearingPowered by WPeMatico
Police department engaged in racial discrimination, state says
The investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department has concluded, almost two years after the death of George Floyd.Powered by WPeMatico
Court says UK’s nursing home COVID-19 policy was illegal
A British court has ruled that the Conservative government acted illegally when it discharged hospital patients into nursing homes without testing them for COVID-19 or isolating themPowered by WPeMatico
Sexism row erupts in UK Parliament over ‘Basic Instinct’ article
The Mail on Sunday has been criticized after an article appeared accusing MP Angela Rayner of using "Basic Instinct" tactics to "distract" Prime Minister Boris Johnson.Powered by WPeMatico
Indian capital engulfed in smoke after landfill catches fire
Acrid smoke is hanging over New Delhi for a second day after a massive landfill caught fire during a scorching heat wavePowered by WPeMatico
Alaska’s cruise season starts as industry hopes for revival
The first large cruise ship of the season has arrived in Alaska, marking the start of what industry and tourism officials expect will be a more robust travel year after two pandemic-stunted seasonsPowered by WPeMatico
JetBlue sees return to profitability delayed by flight woes
JetBlue is further dialing back its growth plans after struggling with a high number of canceled flightsPowered by WPeMatico
Federal takeover being considered at Rikers jail complex
After years of failed attempts to reform Rikers Island, a federal judge will consider whether to put New York City’s jail complex under control of the court.Powered by WPeMatico
Military families testify about dangerous housing conditions
Military families and advocacy leaders testified on Tuesday about one of the largest private housing providers for the Army, Air Force and Navy.Powered by WPeMatico
Native American leaders push for Chaco area protections
Native American leaders are meeting with land managers as the Biden administration considers prohibiting new oil and gas development on nearly 550 square miles of federal land in northwestern New MexicoPowered by WPeMatico
Researchers save eaglet in rescue captured on livestream
Ecologists on Catalina Island, California, performed a daring rescue on Tuesday, scaling down the side of a cliff to save a Bald Eagle chick that fell from its nest.Powered by WPeMatico
Aspirin not recommended to prevent 1st heart attack, stroke for most older adults
"These recommendations are focused on starting aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke."Powered by WPeMatico
Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19
Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19 via rapid and PCR tests on Tuesday, according to her office.Powered by WPeMatico
Life expectancy in Chicago declined during 1st year of COVID pandemic
Life expectancy in Chicago fell by nearly two years during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic -- in line with national trends, a new report finds.Powered by WPeMatico
Baby found after planned kidnapping, 3 in custody
A 3-month-old baby boy has been found safe after being kidnapped from his home, police said.Powered by WPeMatico
What do we know about the new omicron mutant?
A new omicron mutant that is a descendant of the earlier “stealth omicron” has quickly gained ground in the United StatesPowered by WPeMatico
Officials: Nearly 200 cases of mystery liver disease
A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in several countries racing to find answersPowered by WPeMatico