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Ukraine and Russia trade fresh accusations of targeting a major nuclear power plant
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia and Ukraine are trading fresh accusations about renewed threats to Europe's largest nuclear plant that has been caught up in the war, with Moscow alleging Ukraine was … more
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General Motors is recalling over 323,000 heavy-duty pickups because tailgates can open unexpectedly
General Motors is recalling more than 323,000 heavy-duty pickup trucks in the U.S. because the electronic tailgate release switches can short circuit and open the gates while the vehicles are in … more
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Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google's April Fools' Day joke
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin loved pulling pranks, so much so they began rolling outlandish ideas every April Fools' Day not long after starting their … more
Court cases lead to new voting districts in some states. Could it affect control of Congress?
Since most Americans last voted for Congress, thousands of people have been added to certain voting districts - and subtracted from others - under new political maps enacted following court rulings. The sum of that redistricting math, assuming no … more
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AT&T says a data breach leaked millions of customers' information online. Were you affected?
NEW YORK (AP) — The theft of sensitive information belonging to millions of AT&T's current and former customers has been recently discovered online, the telecommunications giant said this … more
NTSB says bolts on Boeing jetliner were missing before a panel blew out in midflight last month
Bolts that helped secure a panel to the frame of a Boeing 737 Max 9 were missing before the panel blew off the Alaska Airlines plane last month, according to accident investigators. The National … more
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Do Americans feel like they get enough sleep? Dream on, a new Gallup poll says
NEW YORK - If you're feeling - YAWN - sleepy or tired while you read this and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you're not alone. A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could have more sleep, according to a new poll. But … more
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Before Russia's satellite threat, there were Starfish Prime, nesting dolls and robotic arms
WASHINGTON (AP) - What would it mean if Russia used nuclear warheads to destroy U.S. satellites? Your home's electrical and water systems could fail. Aviation, rail and car traffic could come to a halt. Your cellphone could stop working. These … more
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On the USS Eisenhower, 4 months of combat at sea facing Houthi missiles and a new sea threat
ABOARD THE USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER - Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and its accompanying warships have spent four months straight at sea defending against ballistic missiles and flying attack drones fired by … more
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Americans reporting nationwide cellular outages from AT&T, Cricket Wireless and other providers
A number of Americans are dealing with cellular outages on AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, T-Mobile and other service providers, according to data from Downdetector. AT&T had more than … more
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Teaching refugee women to drive goes farther than their destination
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. - In a large, empty parking lot outside Atlanta, one car slowly careened around parking spaces. From the passenger seat, driving instructor Nancy Gobran peered over large sunglasses at her student, a 30-year-old Syrian refugee … more
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Supreme Court to hear challenge to bump stock ban in high court's latest gun case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear a challenge to a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory used in a Las Vegas massacre that was the deadliest mass shooting in … more
Why Trump's alarmist message on immigration may be resonating beyond his base
WASHINGTON (AP) — The video shared by former President Donald Trump features horror movie music and footage of migrants purportedly entering the U.S. from countries including Cameroon, … more
College students are flocking to Marriage Pact, mostly for fun, but some find lasting love
NEW YORK - It's the stuff of movies: Two friends vow to marry each other if they're not hitched by a specified future date or age. Well, the Marriage Pact, an annual matching ritual that has become popular on nearly 90 college campuses across the … more
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Trump and Biden won Michigan. But 'uncommitted' votes demanded attention
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won the Michigan primaries on Tuesday, further solidifying the all-but-certain rematch between the two men — … more
Kia recalls over 427,000 Telluride SUVs because they might roll away while parked
NEW YORK (AP) — Kia is recalling more than 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they're parked. According to documents published by the … more
Consumer debt, financial stress reach record highs for many Americans
Consumer credit card debt stands at record highs, and 66% of Americans worry about how to cover one month of expenses if they lose their job. Stubbornly high prices combined with stagnant wages result in more debt and stress for many … more
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Court agrees to block collection of Trump's $454 million civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175M
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court on Monday agreed to hold off collection of former President Donald Trump's $454 million civil fraud judgment — if he puts up $175 million within … more
Israeli forces rescue 2 hostages in dramatic Gaza raid that killed at least 67 Palestinians
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces rescued two hostages early Monday, storming a heavily guarded apartment in a densely packed town in the Gaza Strip as airstrikes carried out to cover the … more
FDA expands use of asthma drug Xolair to treat severe food allergies
A medication used to treat asthma can now be used to help people with food allergies avoid severe reactions, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday. Xolair, the brand name for the drug … more
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