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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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Children of Flint water crisis make change as young environmental and health activists
FLINT, Mich. - Their childhood memories are still vivid: warnings against drinking or cooking with tap water, enduring long lines for cases of water, washing from buckets filled with heated, bottled water. And for some, stomach aches, skin rashes … more
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The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump is immune from federal prosecution; here's what's next
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court is hearing arguments this week with profound legal and political consequences: whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in a federal case charging him with plotting to overturn the results of … more
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When red hot isn't enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous level
WASHINGTON (AP) - Forget about red hot. A new color-coded heat warning system relies on magenta to alert Americans to the most dangerous conditions they may see this summer. The National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and … more
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Pentagon set to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate and Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is poised to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Tuesday as the Senate began debate on long-awaited legislation to fund the … more
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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Israel's military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent Hamas attack on Oct. 7
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The head of Israeli military intelligence said Monday he would resign because of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, becoming the first senior figure to step down over his role in the … more
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Ukrainian and Western leaders laud U.S. aid package while the Kremlin warns of 'further ruin'
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian and Western leaders on Sunday welcomed a desperately needed aid package passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, as the Kremlin warned that passage of the … more
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Biden signs bill extending a key U.S. surveillance program after divisions nearly forced it to lapse
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed legislation reauthorizing a key U.S. surveillance law after divisions over whether the FBI should be restricted from using the program … more
Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income … more
With homelessness on the rise, the Supreme Court will weigh bans on sleeping outdoors
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will consider Monday whether banning homeless people from sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking amounts to cruel and unusual punishment. The case is … more
Prosecutors will make history with opening statements in Trump's hush money criminal case
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in history, prosecutors will present a criminal case against a former American president to a jury Monday as they accuse Donald Trump of a hush money scheme … more
Long-lost first model of USS Enterprise from 'Star Trek' goes home after twisting voyage
DALLAS (AP) - The first model of the USS Enterprise - used in the opening credits of the original "Star Trek" TV series - has boldly gone back home, returning to creator Gene Roddenberry's son decades after it went missing. The model's … more
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Know what to do if your personal info has been exposed in a data breach
LONDON - Data breaches like the recent one involving millions of AT&T customers are becoming an almost regular occurrence. As more of our lives move online, our personal data like email addresses, phone numbers, birthdates and even passcodes are … more
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Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and 'American Idol' alum, dies at 47
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mandisa, a contemporary Christian singer who appeared on "American Idol" and won a Grammy for her 2013 album 'Overcomer', has died. She was 47. A representative for the … more
Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward
WASHINGTON (AP) — With rare bipartisan momentum, the House pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support as a robust coalition … more
Full jury of 12 people and 6 alternates is seated in Trump's hush money trial in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — A full jury of 12 people and six alternates was seated Friday in Donald Trump's hush money case, setting the stage for expected opening statements next week in the first … more
Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces with smaller attacks ahead of a springtime advance
Russian troops are ramping up pressure on exhausted Ukrainian forces to prepare to seize more land this spring and summer as muddy fields dry out and allow tanks, armored vehicles and other heavy … more
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Iran fires at apparent Israeli attack drones near Isfahan air base and nuclear site
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An apparent Israeli drone attack on Iran saw troops fire air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site early Friday morning near the central city of … more
Biden is off on details of his uncle's WWII death as he calls Trump unfit to lead the military
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday misstated key details about his uncle's death in World War II as he honored the man's wartime service and said Donald Trump was unworthy of … more
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