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McKean Co Man Wanted After Not Appearing in Court
A McKean County man is now wanted after failing to come to court on Thursday. Gregory Chesebro failed to appear for his aggravated assault trial and a bench warrant has been issued for his arrest. Any...
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Wellsville Man Charged in Burglary
A Wellsville man was charged with a felony Wednesday after a reported burglary. New York State Police charged 44-year-old Eric T. Logue with felony criminal possession of stolen property. The charge s...
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McKean Co Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Assault
A McKean County man pled guilty to the sexual assault of a minor Thursday. Harold Kagarise pled guilty to two counts of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13 in McKean County Court. Kagarise...
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Portville Woman Among Newest NY State Troopers
A Portville woman is among the latest New York State Troopers. Karly J. Welty of Portville was among the 228 new state troopers who graduated from the 214th Session of the Basic School of the New York...
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Bradford Man Pleads Guilty to Flight to Avoid Apprehension
A Bradford man pled guilty in McKean County Court Thursday. 28-year-old Kenneth Bell pled guilty to flight to avoid apprehension, dropping any additional charges. He will be sentenced at a later date.
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Clymer Woman Arrested as PA Fugitive
A Clymer NY woman was arrested in Mayville as a fugitive out of Pennsylvania Monday. Deputies of the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office arrested 54-year-old Latrisha S. McCarty on a warrant issued out...
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Bradford Woman Arrested on NY Warrant
A Bradford woman previously arrested on drug charges in New York was arrested on a bench warrant. Deputies of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office arrested 25-year-old Myah N. Seely on a warrant is...
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Bradford Man, Charged with Aggravated Indecent Assault, Waives Preliminary Hearing
A Bradford man waived a preliminary hearing Wednesday before District Judge Rich Luther on charges alleging he assaulted a woman in January. 34-year-old Axle Tankersley has been charged with aggravate...
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A miniature poodle named Sage has won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show
May 15, 2024
A miniature poodle named Sage has won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show
Sarah Elfreth wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Maryland's 3rd Congressional District
May 15, 2024
Sarah Elfreth wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Maryland's 3rd Congressional District
Preakness favorite Muth ruled out of the second leg of the Triple Crown after spiking a fever
May 15, 2024
Preakness favorite Muth ruled out of the second leg of the Triple Crown after spiking a fever
Georgia man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket and other memorabilia from Augusta National Golf Club
May 15, 2024
Georgia man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket and other memorabilia from Augusta National Golf Club
Greasy, monumental ritual at the Naval Academy ends after more than 2 hours
May 15, 2024
A first-year U.S. Naval Academy student has stood victorious on classmates' shoulders and placed an upperclassman’s cap atop the Herndon Monument after a grueling, slippery struggle
Russia's President Vladimir Putin arrives in China for a state visit in a show of unity between the authoritarian allies
May 15, 2024
Russia's President Vladimir Putin arrives in China for a state visit in a show of unity between the authoritarian allies
Cancer claims Iditarod champion Rick Mackey. His father and brother also won famed Alaska race
May 15, 2024
Musher and dog trainer Rick Mackey has died
US border arrests fall in April as Mexico steps up enforcement
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Arrests for illegally crossing the U.S. border from Mexico fell more than 6% in April to the fourth lowest month of the Biden administration
The Mirage casino, which ushered in an era of Las Vegas Strip megaresorts in the '90s, is closing
21 hours ago
The iconic Mirage hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip will shut its doors on July 17
Lawyer opens defense of US Sen. Bob Menendez in his corruption trial by blaming his wife
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A lawyer for U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is blaming the politician’s wife for his legal problems
Philadelphia still the 6th-biggest U.S. city, but San Antonio catching up, census data shows
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New federal estimates show Philadelphia remains the nation’s sixth-most-populous city, despite a decline in population throughout the pandemic
Maverick Kentucky congressman has avoided fallout at home after antagonizing GOP leaders
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Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has made a habit of antagonizing Washington’s most powerful leaders in his party
Medical examiner links spicy tortilla chips to death of Massachusetts teen who took part in social media challenge
7 hours ago
Medical examiner links spicy tortilla chips to death of Massachusetts teen who took part in social media challenge
California university president put on leave after announcing agreement with pro-Palestinian group
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The chancellor of the California State University system has suspended the president of its Sonoma campus for announcing an agreement with pro-Palestinian activists to pursue an academic boycott of Israeli institutions and divestment strategies
Harris accepts debate invite to face off with Trump's VP pick, which may come at convention
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The Biden campaign says Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted an invitation from CBS News to debate former President Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick this summer
Matt Gaetz evokes 'standing by' language adopted by Proud Boys as he attends court with Donald Trump
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Florida congressman Matt Gaetz has evoked language adopted by the far-right Proud Boys extremist group as he supports Donald Trump at his New York hush money trial
FDIC chair is grilled on Capitol Hill after report outlines agency's toxic workplace culture
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Martin Gruenberg is sitting for a second day of grilling on Capitol Hill, this time at the Senate Banking Committee, after a damning report about the agency’s toxic workplace culture was released last week
Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift
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The Justice Department has formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy
Ethiopia protests US ambassador's speech after he calls for release of political prisoners
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Ethiopia lodged a complaint over statements by the U.S. ambassador after he said the release of political prisoners could help the country engage in a productive dialogue and that detaining critics won’t resolve the country’s issues
Gunman's family told deputy before Maine's deadliest shooting that they hadn't removed his weapons
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Police have said repeatedly since Maine’s deadliest shooting that officers thought the gunman’s family had been taking his weapons away
US Coast Guard says Texas barge collision may have spilled up to 2,000 gallons of oil
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The U.S. Coast Guard says early estimates show a barge collision in Galveston, Texas, may have spilled up to 2,000 gallons of oil in surrounding waters
Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in Maryland
May 15, 2024
Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in Maryland
Riley Moore wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District
May 15, 2024
Riley Moore wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District
Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in Nebraska
May 15, 2024
Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in Nebraska
French president convenes top ministers to discuss spiraling violence in French Pacific territory of New Caledonia
May 15, 2024
French president convenes top ministers to discuss spiraling violence in French Pacific territory of New Caledonia
World News
An Islamist group used child soldiers in Mozambique attacks, says Human Rights Watch
May 15, 2024
Human Rights Watch says an Islamist group operating in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province used boys as young as 13 in attacks on a town last week
2 journalists in detention in Tunisia as authorities launch wave of arrests against critics
May 15, 2024
Two Tunisian journalists are kept in pre-trial detention as authorities continued a wave of arrests targeting perceived critics of President Kais Saied's government
Italian anti-fascist activist jailed in Hungary to be moved to house arrest in Budapest
May 15, 2024
A Hungarian court of appeal has upheld a request from an Italian anti-fascist activist to be moved from jail to house arrest in Budapest as she awaits trial
The Latest | Palestinians mark 76 years of their dispossession as more catastrophe unfolds in Gaza
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Palestinians are marking 76 years of dispossession, commemorating their mass expulsion from what is today Israel as a potentially even larger catastrophe unfolds in Gaza
India's parliament has fewer Muslims as strength of Modi's party grows
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The political power of Muslims is declining in the world's largest democracy
At summit with Putin, Xi says China hopes Europe will return to peace soon and that China will play a constructive role
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At summit with Putin, Xi says China hopes Europe will return to peace soon and that China will play a constructive role
As Zambia schools take on climate change, one teen is spreading the word in sign language
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Bridget Chanda is intent on helping educate Zambia’s deaf community about climate change
UN top court opens 2 days of hearings on Israel's military actions in Rafah
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UN top court opens 2 days of hearings on Israel's military actions in Rafah
Spanish police say they've broken up Sinaloa cartel network, and seized 1.8 tons of meth
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Spanish police say they have dismantled a major methamphetamine distribution network of the Mexican Sinaloa cartel after making a bust of 1.8 tons of the illegal drug
Majority of EU nations want more partnerships to stem migration from countries of origin
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A majority of European Union countries are calling for more agreements with countries where migrants depart from or travel through to get to Europe, saying the bloc needs to think outside the box to tackle irregular migration into the 27-member bloc
The number of child migrants arriving in an Italian city has more than doubled, a report says
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An aid group says that the number of unaccompanied children who arrived in the northern Italian city of Trieste through the Balkan migratory route has more than doubled last year
South Sudan government and rebel groups sign 'commitment' for peace in ongoing peace talks in Kenya
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The government of South Sudan and rebel opposition groups have signed a “commitment declaration” for peace during high-level mediation talks in Kenya, described as key step in efforts to end the conflict in South Sudan that has long crippled its economy
French president convenes top ministers to discuss spiraling violence in French Pacific territory of New Caledonia
May 15, 2024
French president convenes top ministers to discuss spiraling violence in French Pacific territory of New Caledonia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office says he has postponed upcoming foreign visits amid a Russian offensive
May 15, 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office says he has postponed upcoming foreign visits amid a Russian offensive
'Furiosa' speeds into the Cannes Film Festival
May 15, 2024
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French president's office says government to consider imposing state of emergency in Pacific territory of New Caledonia
May 15, 2024
French president's office says government to consider imposing state of emergency in Pacific territory of New Caledonia
Hungary will vote against U.N. resolution commemorating the 1995 genocide in Bosnia, minister says
May 15, 2024
Hungary will vote against a United Nations resolution commemorating the 1995 genocide of Bosnian Muslims at Srebrenica
Slovakia's president says shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico is 'an attack on democracy'
May 15, 2024
Slovakia's president says shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico is 'an attack on democracy'
Open letter before European Parliament election: Prioritize democracy as authoritarianism grows
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Nearly 300 signatories have signed an open 10-point letter before next month’s European Parliament election
Anitta defends her Afro-Brazilian faith after new music video costs her some followers
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Brazil’s biggest pop star, Anitta, has released a music video depicting rituals of the Afro-Brazilian faith Candomble, sparking controversy in a country where religious intolerance is all too common
Albania installs British-funded cameras along its border to stem flow of migrants, criminal gangs
May 15, 2024
Albania has installed a “sophisticated” network of cameras along its border with Kosovo, supplied by the British government in an attempt to stem the number of migrants flowing into the United Kingdom and to track criminal activity in the region, the U...
Pakistan's Imran Khan appears via video link before a top court, for 1st time since his sentencing
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Pakistani officials say imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan has appeared before a top court via video link, his first such appearance since he started serving his sentence for corruption last August
Yemeni security forces deploy in Aden as anger simmers over lengthy power outages
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Yemeni authorities have deployed security forces and armored vehicles across the port city of Aden, in preparation for the latest in a series of protests over hours-long electricity outages caused by a shortage of fuel for power stations
The Latest | Israel says it will send more troops to Rafah, as fighting also rages in Gaza's north
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Israel’s defense minister says the military will send more troops into Rafah, a city along Gaza’s southern border with Egypt, as fighting also rages in northern Gaza, where Hamas has regrouped
Ex-South African leader's corruption trial date set as he fights another case to run for election
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Prosecutors say former South African President Jacob Zuma will go on trial for corruption next April
Politics
How Hope Hicks went from Trump confidante to key prosecution witness
May 03, 2024
She always survived the many shakeups in the White House.
Noem book dogged by new claims of inaccuracies
May 03, 2024
The South Dakota governor says she met with North Korea's dictator and, separately, that she was threatened by Nikki Haley. Both are being questioned.
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May 03, 2024
Political cartoons from the desk of Matt Wuerker.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
May 03, 2024
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons...
Noem dog shooting sparks Congressional Dog Lovers Caucus
May 02, 2024
“Given recent dog-related news, it’s evident that both sides of the aisle reject animal cruelty and support protecting man’s best friend," Rep. Jared Moskowitz said.
Kristi Noem defends dog slaying: ‘I chose the safety of my children’
May 02, 2024
"She attacked me. And it was a hard decision," Noem said of her dog, Cricket.
Adams talks protest busting
May 01, 2024
RNC chief implores Greene to stand down
May 01, 2024
Inside the crash GOP effort to head off a motion to vacate.
Abortion-rights groups have never faced a state like Florida
May 01, 2024
Voters in states across the political spectrum have backed abortion rights since the fall of Roe. But Florida’s November referendum will be tougher.
Turmoil persists at Columbia
Apr 30, 2024
When man’s best friend becomes a politician’s worst nightmare
Apr 30, 2024
Kristi Noem created a firestorm on social media over the weekend and dog lovers from both sides of the aisle condemned her decision to kill her dog.
DA's fate rests with Hochul
Apr 29, 2024
Concern over commencements
Apr 26, 2024
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Apr 26, 2024
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons...
“The truth as we know it is over.” “Civil War” star on how it really could happen here.
Apr 26, 2024
Wagner Moura, one of the stars of the hit film “Civil War,” tells Playbook Deep Dive how making a movie about a new civil war changed his own personal thinking about politics, how his experiences with Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil are a warning for Americans and what the role of art is in politics.
Biden visits Syracuse as NYC campus chaos grows
Apr 25, 2024
Videos show growing pro-Palestinian campus protests as lawmakers speak out
Apr 24, 2024
Videos of campus protests are spreading on social media and show the most visceral aspects of the demonstrations.
The place to be for politicians and protesters
Apr 24, 2024
Republicans are trying to snuff out climate embers around the country
Apr 24, 2024
Conservatives are aggressively targeting efforts to reduce carbon emissions across the continent.
The budget roadshow continues
Apr 23, 2024
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Mayor Eric Adams and labor leaders celebrated the approval of a wide-ranging housing package.
The Pennsylvania House race testing the fallout from the Israel-Hamas war
Apr 23, 2024
Summer Lee is the first high-profile progressive House member to face a contested primary this year.
Columbia strife ensnares Hochul, Adams
Apr 22, 2024
Cotton and Hawley: Send in the National Guard to Columbia
Apr 22, 2024
Calls for federal action at the university campus come as Monday marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Passover.
David Pryor, former governor and senator of Arkansas, dies at age 89
Apr 20, 2024
He was considered one of the Democratic party’s giants in Arkansas.
Trump has a rocky relationship with Black voters. He’s trying to change it.
Apr 20, 2024
Three officials with his campaign outlined the former president’s strategy.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Apr 19, 2024
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons...
AIPAC-endorsed Democrat calls for Israeli leadership change
Apr 18, 2024
Vulnerable California Rep. Mike Levin said "new leaders" are needed.
A state budget in sight
Apr 18, 2024
A new twist: Hackers hold up the budget
Apr 17, 2024
Technology
1st warm-blooded dinosaurs roamed Earth 180 million years ago: Study
May 15, 2024
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago
A second scourge is battering Brazil's flooded south: disinformation
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The vast flooding that has devastated Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state has yet to subside
Billionaire Frank McCourt says he's putting together a consortium to buy TikTok
May 15, 2024
Billionaire businessman and real estate mogul Frank McCourt says he’s putting together a consortium to purchase TikTok’s U.S. business
YouTube blocks Hong Kong protest anthem after court injunction bans song in the city
May 15, 2024
YouTube has blocked access to videos of a protest song in Hong Kong to comply with a removal order, days after a court approved an injunction to ban the song in the city
Driver killed in incident at Arizona facility that is being built by a Taiwanese semiconductor giant
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Authorities say a truck driver has been killed after a tank holding waste material depressurized at a Phoenix facility that is being built for a Taiwanese semiconductor giant
Drones smuggled drugs across Niagara River from Canada, 3 suspects caught in NY
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Authorities say a smuggling operation used drones to fly drugs across the Niagara River from Canada into upstate New York
One Tech Tip: Protecting your car from the growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
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Auto technology has evolved
Bones found in 1989 in a Wisconsin chimney identified as man who last contacted relatives in 1970
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Authorities say human bones found inside the chimney of a Wisconsin music store in 1989 have been identified as those of a man whose last known contact with relatives was in 1970
Webb telescope uncovers merger of two massive black holes from early universe
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The Webb Space Telescope has discovered the earliest known merger of black holes
Justice Dept. makes arrests in North Korean identity theft scheme involving thousands of IT workers
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The Justice Department has announced three arrests in a complex stolen identity scheme that officials say generates enormous proceeds for the North Korean government, including for its weapons program
Senators urge $32 billion in emergency spending on AI after finishing yearlong review
May 15, 2024
A bipartisan group of four senators led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is recommending that Congress spend at least $32 billion over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence and put safeguards around it
Now armed with AI, America's adversaries will try to influence election, security officials warn
21 hours ago
Top U.S. security officials say America’s foreign adversaries will again seek to influence the upcoming U.S. elections
DeSantis signs Florida bill making climate change a lesser state priority
23 hours ago
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill making climate change a lesser priority under state law and banning offshore wind turbines near the state's long coastline
Facebook and Instagram face fresh EU digital scrutiny over child safety measures
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The European Union opened fresh investigations into Facebook and Instagram over suspicions that they’re failing to protect children online, in violation of the bloc’s strict digital regulations for social media platforms
Voice-cloning technology bringing a key Supreme Court moment to 'life'
May 15, 2024
The use of a voice-cloning technology marrying old audio clips to an actor's narration is bringing an historic U.S. Supreme Court decision to life
OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever announces departure from ChatGPT maker
May 15, 2024
One of the original creators of the artificial intelligence technology behind ChatGPT says he is leaving the company after a nearly decade
Premier League clubs to discuss a proposal to scrap the use of video review
23 hours ago
The Premier League’s 20 clubs will discuss a proposal to scrap the use of video review for refereeing decisions
Japanese automaker Honda revs up on EVs, aiming for lucrative US, China markets
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Japanese automaker Honda is reaffirming its commitment to electric vehicles, investing 10 trillion yen, or $65 billion, through fiscal 2031
Experts say coral reef bleaching near record level globally because of 'crazy' ocean heat
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Scientists say temperatures that have gone “crazy haywire” hot, especially in the Atlantic, are close to making the current global coral bleaching event the worst in history
US company Booking Holdings added to European Union's list for strict digital scrutiny
May 13, 2024
Booking Holdings, the U.S. company that owns Booking
This giant gas planet is as fluffy and puffy as cotton candy
May 14, 2024
Astronomers say a planet that's bigger than Jupiter is surprisingly as fluffy and light as cotton candy
China and US envoys will hold the first top-level dialogue on artificial intelligence in Geneva
May 13, 2024
High-level envoys from the United States and China are set to meet in Geneva for talks about artificial intelligence
Amazon's self-driving robotaxi unit Zoox under investigation by US after 2 rear-end crashes
May 13, 2024
Amazon’s self-driving robotaxi unit is being investigated by the U.S. government’s highway safety agency after two of its vehicles braked suddenly and were rear-ended by motorcyclists
Australian judge lifts court ban on X showing video of Sydney church stabbing
May 13, 2024
An Australian judge has lifted a ban on the social media platform X showing Australians a video of a bishop being stabbed in a Sydney church
US blocks Chinese-backed crypto miner from owning land near Wyoming nuclear missile base
May 13, 2024
US blocks Chinese-backed crypto miner from owning land near Wyoming nuclear missile base
Entertainment
The Mirage casino, which ushered era of Las Vegas Strip megaresorts, is closing
21 hours ago
The iconic Mirage hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip will shut its doors on July 17
Green Bay's Doug Gottlieb believes he can balance his new coaching job with his national radio show
May 15, 2024
Doug Gottlieb believes he can effectively balance coaching Green Bay basketball and hosting a national sports radio show
Glamour and grit are both on show in a London exhibition of photos from Elton John's collection
May 15, 2024
A new exhibition of photographs owned by Elton John opens this week at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum
The Giants will be making their 'Hard Knocks' debut on a new series focusing on the offseason
May 15, 2024
The New York Giants are appearing on a new version of “Hard Knocks.”
Brazilian dance craze created by young people in Rio’s favelas is declared cultural heritage
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The passinho is a Brazilian dance style created in the 2000s by kids in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas
Angie Harmon is suing Instacart and a former shopper who shot and killed her dog, Oliver
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Actor Angie Harmon has filed a lawsuit against Instacart and a former Instacart shopper who fatally shot her dog in March while delivering groceries at her North Carolina home
Netflix will carry NFL games on Christmas Day for 3 years, including 2 this upcoming season
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Netflix and the NFL announced a three-year deal for the streaming giant to carry games on Christmas Day
A miniature poodle named Sage has won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show
May 15, 2024
A miniature poodle named Sage has won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show
It's not a rock, it's the Athens Rock Lobsters. New minor league team honors B-52s
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It’s not a rock
Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous winner resigned, citing mental health
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Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii has been crowned Miss USA 2023, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned for mental health reasons
Soulful singer Michael McDonald looks back in his new memoir, 'What a Fool Believes'
May 15, 2024
Something stopped Michael McDonald from telling his story publicly — him
'Mad Max' has lived in George Miller's head for 45 years. He's not done dreaming yet
May 15, 2024
The world of “Mad Max” has lived in George Miller's head for nearly half a century
Movie Review: ‘IF,’ imperfect but charming, may have us all checking under beds for our old friends
May 15, 2024
How do you make a kid’s movie that appeals to their adults, too
Rock band Cage the Elephant emerge from loss and hospitalization with new album 'Neon Pill'
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To say Cage the Elephant’s latest album had a turbulent birth would be an understatement
The Academy of Country Music Awards are here; Luke Combs leads the nominations
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The 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards will take place Thursday at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, just north of Dallas
Joint streaming venture involving ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery will be called Venu Sports
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The sports streaming platform planned by ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros
What is the celebrity 'blockout' over the war in Gaza?
May 15, 2024
Some social media users are calling out celebrities for what they say is inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and they’ve taken to a “blockout” to pressure the stars to take a stand
#MeToo struggled to find traction in France. Then Judith Godrèche came forward
May 15, 2024
Before Judith Godrèche kickstarted a #MeToo wave in the French industry, she was one of the first prominent actors to go on the record against Harvey Weinstein
PEN America, facing ongoing criticism over its response to the Mideast war, gathers for annual gala
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PEN America will gather Thursday night for its annual gala, a high-profile event raised even higher because some wondered if it would be held at all
NFL schedule makers didn't seek out a Chiefs game close to a Taylor Swift concert
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Creating the NFL schedule is a complicated process that requires tens of thousands of computers coming up with countless possibilities over a process that lasts about four months
EA Sports College Football 25 comes out on July 19. Edwards, Ewers, Hunter are on standard cover
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EA Sports has revealed an image of the College Football 25 cover that features Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and Colorado two-way player Travis Hunter
All eyes are on Coppola in Cannes. Sound familiar?
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Francis Ford Coppola will soon premiere at the Cannes Film Festival a film on which he has risked everything that’s arriving clouded by rumors of production turmoil
'American Idol' alum Jordin Sparks to perform national anthem ahead of 108th Indianapolis 500
May 15, 2024
Jordin Sparks, the singer-songwriter who shot to stardom on “American Idol,” will perform the national anthem before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend
Drake leads the 2024 BET Awards nominations with 7, followed closely by Nicki Minaj
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Drake is the leading nominee for next month’s BET Awards, followed closely by Nicki Minaj
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Health
Federal Experts Talk Bird Flu ‘What Ifs’ in WebMD Live Event
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WebMD brought together experts from four federal agencies to talk prevention, monitoring, and what the “what ifs” of bird flu might look like.
What’s Next in Health Care for Older Adults: Questions and Answers With John Whyte, MD
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As WebMD’s chief medical officer, John Whyte, MD, is in a unique position to see both the current state of medical care for America’s older adults and the way things are trending for the future. We asked him to share his insight on a few topics, along with a bit of advice.
Get the Care You Need in a COVID-19 World
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What to expect at the doctor’s office, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, the future of telemedicine, and how to get the best care during COVID-19.
Personal Shopper: A Savvy Black Entrepreneur Guides You to Eczema-Friendly Clothes, Creams, Cosmetics, and More
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A savvy black entrepreneur guides you on an eczema-friendly shopping spree.
Behind the Spike in Colorectal Cancer Among Young Americans
May 15, 2024
Colorectal cancer cases increased a whopping 333% among 15- to 19-year-olds and 185% among 20- to 24-year-olds from 1999 to 2020.
How to Build a Support Network for Schizophrenia Care
May 15, 2024
Schizophrenia caregiver support is essential to avoid burnout. Learn how to build a support network when you're a mental-health caregiver.
Helping Someone Stick With Schizophrenia Treatment
May 15, 2024
Schizophrenia treatment is tricky when your loved one resists it. Learn ways to help someone with schizophrenia stick with their treatment plan.
Is It Time to Change Schizophrenia Treatments?
May 15, 2024
Is it time for a change in your loved one's schizophrenia treatment? Learn the signs caregivers should watch for.
How to Talk to Your Loved One's Care Team
May 15, 2024
If you’re a schizophrenia caregiver, communication with your loved one's doctors is important. Learn how to stay in the loop.
Is Your Doctor ‘Blue Zones’ Certified?
May 14, 2024
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Blue Zones will soon offer a new clinical certification to physicians and health professionals.
Expert Q&A: Alzheimer’s Risk and the APOE4 Gene
May 14, 2024
If you have two copies of the APOE4 gene, new research suggests that you’re very likely to develop Alzheimer’s. Experts break down the findings and share what you can do to lower your risk.
Experts Watching Bird Flu Carefully in Case It Takes Off
May 14, 2024
The virus variant that is circulating among cattle is not an efficient cause of disease in humans. There may be more concern if H5N1 passes to pigs, because their viral receptors are closer to those in humans.
The 7-Hour Itch: 3 Women With Eczema Describe the Ways They Combat Nighttime Flare-Ups
May 13, 2024
Three women with eczema describe how they combat nighttime flare-ups.
A Mother’s Love: The Challenges of Parenting a Child With Eczema
May 12, 2024
Two moms reveal the great lengths they went to in their determination to give their children relief and good health.
Working It Out: How to Minimize Eczema Flare-ups at the Gym and on the Job
May 11, 2024
Three keys to managing your eczema at the gym and then heading off to a productive and itch-free workday.
Cows Are Potential Spreaders of Bird Flu to Humans
May 10, 2024
Cow udders have the same receptors for flu viruses as humans and birds, raising concerns that cows could become “mixing vessels” that help the bird flu virus spread between people.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Putting a Hole in Our World
May 10, 2024
Estimates show that by 2040, age-related macular degeneration may affect nearly 300 million people worldwide. And we are very limited in our ability to treat or prevent it. Here's what to know.
A Healthy Lifestyle Can Add Years to Life, Despite 'Bad' Genes
May 09, 2024
Turn around those bad family genes with four lifestyle changes.
Taking Racism out of the Kidney Disease Equation
May 09, 2024
Kidney care in the U.S. is at a watershed moment of moving past a deeply entrenched, institutionally racist equation.
Plant-Powered Sleep: Vegan, Vegetarian Diets Unlock Extra ZZZs
May 08, 2024
Vegans and vegetarians sleep around 30 more minutes per night than average and up to 90% of them report good or excellent sleep quality, according to a new survey published by the Sleep Foundation.
Anorexia: The Body Neglected
May 07, 2024
What, exactly, does anorexia nervosa do inside the human body? The heart and bones suffer the most.
Postpartum PTSD: Right Diagnosis Can Help Mothers and Babies
May 06, 2024
Many new mothers aren’t aware that postpartum PTSD even exists, but it’s far from rare. Here's what to know.
Living With Major Depressive Disorder
May 06, 2024
See how one person manages the ups and downs of major depressive disorder -- and how her depression inspired her career as a therapist.
A Therapist’s Perspective
May 06, 2024
A therapist talks about managing major depressive disorder (MDD): what to expect, strategies for dealing with setbacks, and when to talk to your therapist.
Handling the Stigma
May 06, 2024
Learn from a mental health advocate how the stigma of depression is changing and how acceptance is the first step to managing major depressive disorder.
How I Share About My Condition
May 06, 2024
A person with major depressive disorder shares how they talk about their condition with others.
Managing MDD and Your Job
May 06, 2024
Major depressive disorder (MDD) at work: tips, strategies, who to tell, what to do, and asking for accommodations.
7 Most Effective Exercises
May 06, 2024
Not all exercises are created equal. Some are simply more efficient than others, whether they target multiple muscle groups, are suitable for a wide variety of fitness levels, or help you burn calories more effectively.
To Fast or to Feast?
May 06, 2024
These tips will help you enjoy the foods at social events when you have ulcerative colitis and still steer clear of a flare.
Can You Really Know What to Expect in the Long Haul?
May 06, 2024
Ulcerative colitis is a relapsing-remitting disease, so it’s hard to predict symptoms over time. Here’s what to expect and how to recognize remission.
Ulcerative Colitis: Social Relationships and Dating
May 06, 2024
Friendship can be a good medicine when you have ulcerative colitis. Learn how to keep your social life going when you don’t always feel like going out.
Normal Aging Process: Changes, Memory, Eyesight, Hearing, and More
May 04, 2024
Curious if your body’s aging is normal? WebMD discusses healthy and normal signs of aging.
What to Eat as You Age
May 04, 2024
Your dietary needs change as you age. WebMD advises what should be on your grocery list.
What's Behind Major Rise in Heart Failure Deaths?
May 03, 2024
After falling for over a decade, the death rate climbed for several years and now is about the same as in 1999.
Jump-Start Your Exercise With This Mindset Reset
May 03, 2024
There are far more powerful motivators than “get abs!” to help you start an exercise routine you’ll stick to.
When Does Old Age Start? It Depends on Who You Ask
May 02, 2024
The goalpost for old age has been moving. Until now.
Prospects for Crohn's Relief Brighten With New Advancements
May 02, 2024
More than 1 million Americans live with Crohn’s, a chronic and sometimes crippling bowel disease that affects the intestines and leads to digestive issues. But in 2024, breakthroughs could bring relief in different ways. Here's what to know.
Truth or TV: Is Grey's Anatomy's Parkinson's 'Cure' Real?
May 02, 2024
How realistic is the Grey’s Anatomy episode that shows a Parkinson’s disease cure? A neurosurgery professor weighs in.
Easing Marijuana Laws Doesn’t Mean the Drug Is Safer
May 01, 2024
You shouldn’t draw major conclusions about the safety of marijuana amid the recent announcement that federal regulators may reclassify the drug, experts are cautioning.
Are Female Doctors Better? Here's What to Know
May 01, 2024
A new study suggests female doctors may provide patients better care, especially when those patients are women. Here's what to know.
NIH’s Eliseo Pérez-Stable, MD, Talks Health Disparities, Biology, Behavior, and Culture
Apr 30, 2024
Eliseo Pérez-Stable, MD, director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, talks about health disparities and how his studies aim to improve interventions in clinical settings and across communities.
New ‘FLiRT’ Variants Spark Summer COVID Surge Warning
Apr 30, 2024
A data scientist who has accurately predicted COVID waves since the beginning of the pandemic warns that a surge is on the horizon.
You Give Me (Spring) Fever
Apr 27, 2024
New Season Brings Boost of Energy, but Also Unplanned Pregnancies
Older Adults: 9 Nutrients You May Be Missing
Apr 27, 2024
With age, your body doesn’t absorb nutrients well, so every calorie you consume must be packed with nutrition. Here are 9 nutrients older adults often need more of.
The Immunity Challenge: How aging affects your immune system
Apr 27, 2024
How does getting older affect your immune system? How can you keep those effects to a minimum? Your answers are here.
Foods to Keep You Healthy as You Age
Apr 27, 2024
Staying healthy as you enter your golden years has a lot to do with your diet. Here are some foods that are good for your heart, your brain, your bones, and your muscles.
What Helps When It’s Hard to Chew and Swallow?
Apr 27, 2024
Trouble chewing and swallowing? WebMD shares six ways to make everything go down a little easier.
Dealing With the Emotions of Hearing Loss
Apr 27, 2024
Losing your hearing, or learning a loved one is, can bring about a range of uncomfortable emotions. Here's how you can deal with this tough transition.
Pre-Ozempic Obesity Drugs: Effective and Budget-Friendly
Apr 26, 2024
Before there was Ozempic, there were these cost-friendly, safe, and highly effective weight loss drugs. FDA-approved obesity medication like orlistat (Xenical), phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia), and naltrexone/bupropion extended release (Contrave) have been on the market for decades.
Genes vs. Lifestyle: Which Matters More for Health?
Apr 26, 2024
Learn how genes and lifestyle interact to affect your health over the course of your life.