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A closer look at the jurors in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury of 12 New Yorkers, plus a half-dozen alternates, is…
Florida appeals court strikes down law letting minors get an abortion without parents’ consent
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida appeals court ruled Wednesday that a state law that…
What the EPA’s partial rollback of the ‘forever chemical’ drinking water rule means
On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to weaken limits on some harmful “forever…
FACT FOCUS: Trump claims the US is the only country with birthright citizenship. It’s not
As the Supreme Court prepared to hear arguments Thursday on whether to allow President Donald…
Ocean Vuong’s new novel, ‘The Emperor of Gladness,’ is Winfrey’s latest book club pick
NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey’s latest book club pick is a new novel from…
5 things to look for at this year’s Cannes Film Festival
CANNES, France (AP) — The 78th Cannes Film Festival got underway Tuesday, kicking off two…
A teenage bullfighting enthusiast celebrates victories in Bosnia
KAKANJ, Bosnia (AP) — Like most girls her age, Bosnian teenager Mirnesa Junuzovic splits her…
California Assembly advances bill to toughen penalties for soliciting sex from older teens
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Assembly on Thursday approved harsher penalties for soliciting sex…
Gene editing helped a desperately ill baby thrive. Scientists say it could someday treat millions
A baby born with a rare and dangerous genetic disease is growing and thriving after…
South Africa says Trump’s aid cuts stripped more than 8,000 health workers from its HIV program
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID has put more than 8,000 health…
Challenge to Louisiana law that lists abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances can proceed
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A legal challenge against a first-of-its-kind measure that recategorized two…
White House correspondents protest lack of wire reporters on Air Force One
The group representing White House journalists said Monday it was disturbed that the Trump administration…
Rapper Tory Lanez attacked in California prison as he serves time for Megan Thee Stallion shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper Tory Lanez was hospitalized after an attack Monday at a…
The Eurovision Song Contest is back. Here’s how and who to watch
LONDON (AP) — The Eurovision party is officially underway: a week of power pop, outrageous…
Defense concedes Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs had violent outbursts, but say no federal crimes occurred
NEW YORK (AP) — The public knew Sean “Diddy” Combs as a larger-than-life music and…
Manitoba committee to study support for journalism could be running by summer
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is aiming to have an all-party committee on journalism up…
A timeline of the rise and fall of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
For more than two decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of hip-hop’s most opportunistic entrepreneurs,…
Designer Prabal Gurung reflects on tough childhood, resilience and runway success in a new memoir
NEW YORK (AP) — Designer Prabal Gurung has always been a storyteller. First, it was…
As Biden-era ‘junk fee’ rule takes effect, Ticketmaster says it will display fees more clearly
As a Biden administration ban on so-called “junk fees” took effect Monday, Ticketmaster said it…
Missouri lawmakers approve referendum to repeal abortion-rights amendment
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Six months after Missouri voters approved an abortion-rights amendment, Republican…
Montreal public health reports sharp increase in tuberculosis, syphilis cases
MONTREAL — Montreal public health officials are calling for better access to tuberculosis care after…
The innovative ice-cream makers at Salt & Straw serve up secrets and recipes in a new cookbook
NEW YORK (AP) — If you’re intimidated by the idea of making ice cream at…
Lawmakers question Kennedy on staffing cuts, funding freezes and policy changes at health department
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats and Republicans alike raised concerns on Wednesday about deep staffing cuts,…
South Carolina Supreme Court decides heartbeat definition allows six-week abortion ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled Wednesday the state can keep…