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New WIC rules include more money for fruits and veggies. They also expand food choices
The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will soon emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as well as provide a wider … more
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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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Vatican blasts gender-affirming surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as violations of human dignity
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican on Monday declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave violations of human dignity, putting them on par with abortion and euthanasia as practices … more
Trump declines to endorse a national abortion ban and says it should be left to the states
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said he believes abortion limits should be left to the states, in a video released Monday declining to endorse a national ban after months of mixed … more
East Coast earthquakes aren't common, but they are felt by millions. Here's what to know
DALLAS (AP) — East Coast residents were jolted Friday by a 4.8-magnitude earthquake centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, with weak rumblings felt as far away as Baltimore and the … more
Former Trump officials are among the most vocal opponents of returning him to the White House
NEW YORK — Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has called him a "threat to democracy." Former national security adviser John Bolton has declared him "unfit to be president." And former Vice … more
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Big emergence of cicadas this season in parts of U.S.
Trillions of evolution's bizarro wonders, red-eyed periodical cicadas that have pumps in their heads and jet-like muscles in their rears, are about to emerge in numbers not seen in decades and possibly centuries. Crawling out from underground … more
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Another month of robust U.S. job growth points to continued economic strength
WASHINGTON - America's employers delivered another outpouring of jobs in March, adding a sizzling 303,000 workers to their payrolls and bolstering hopes that the economy can vanquish inflation without succumbing to a recession in the face of high … more
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Federal report finds 68K guns were illegally trafficked through unlicensed dealers over 5 years
WASHINGTON - More than 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms in the U.S. came through unlicensed dealers who aren't required to perform background checks over a five-year period, according to new data released Thursday by the Bureau of Alcohol, … more
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What to know about the $30 million cash heist in Los Angeles
A brazen Los Angeles cash heist on Easter weekend in which thieves cracked a safe and got away with as much as $30 million is believed to be one of the largest such heists in U.S. history. The heist … more
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Israel dismisses 2 officers over deadly drone strikes on aid workers in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Friday that it dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their roles in drone strikes in Gaza that killed seven aid workers on a … more
P&G recalls 8.2 million bags of Tide, Gain and other laundry detergents over packaging defect
NEW YORK (AP) — Procter & Gamble is recalling more than 8 million bags of Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel laundry detergent packets sold in the U.S. and Canada due to a defect in the products' … more
Right to children or children's rights? Surrogacy debate comes to a head in Rome
ROME (AP) — An international campaign to ban surrogacy received a strong endorsement Friday from the Vatican, with a top official calling for a broad-based alliance to stop the … more
This Los Angeles heist sounds like it came from a thriller novel. Thieves stole $30 million in cash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thieves got away with $30 million in cash from a money storage facility in Los Angeles by breaking into the building on Easter Sunday and cracking the safe. Now detectives … more
Technical error with Danish missile leads authorities to issue warning to ships. Air space closed
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A technical error on a navy missile Thursday spurred Danish authorities to issue a warning, saying there was a risk the missile could launch unintentionally — … more
Biden tells Israel's Netanyahu future U.S. support for war depends on new steps to protect civilians
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that future U.S. support for Gaza war depends on new steps to protect civilians and aid … more
Trump says Israel has to get war in Gaza over 'fast' and warns it is 'losing the PR war'
NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump offered a tough message to Israel about its war against Hamas on Thursday, urging the country to "Get it over with." In an interview with … more
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Yes, we're divided. But new AP-NORC poll shows Americans still agree on most core American values
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite the country's deep political polarization, most Americans share many core beliefs about what it means to be an American, according to a new poll. The poll from The … more
Ukraine lowers its conscription age to 25 to plug a shortfall in troop numbers fighting Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine on Wednesday lowered the military conscription age from 27 to 25 in an effort to replenish its depleted ranks after more than two years of war following Russia's … more
Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing 9 people and trapping 70 workers in quarries
HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan during the morning rush hour Wednesday, killing nine people, trapping dozens in quarries and sending some … more
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