By Sudhin Thanawala The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — A U.S. jury on Wednesday awarded more than $80 million in damages to a California man who blamed Roundup weed killer for his cancer, in a case that his attorneys say could help determine the fate of hundreds of similar lawsuits. […]
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By Rachel D’Oro THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Army veteran Richard Bean Sr. died without anyone knowing that he and four other long-deceased Alaska Natives had used their Tlingit language to outsmart the Japanese during World War II. Now, they are finally being hailed in their home state for […]
By Stephen Calleja And Vanessa Gera The Associated Press VALLETTA, Malta — Migrants hijacked a cargo ship that rescued them in the Mediterranean Sea and forced the crew to put the Libya-bound vessel on a course north toward Europe, authorities in two European countries said. Italy’s interior minister, Matteo Salvini, […]
By Ilan Ben Zion The Associated Press MOUNT SODOM, Israel — Israeli researchers said Thursday they have surveyed what they now believe to be the world’s longest salt cave, a network of twisting passageways at the southern tip of the Dead Sea. A recently completed survey of the Malham Cave […]
By Dave Skretta The Associated Press The closest thing to a long shot left in the NCAA Tournament is in the Sweet 16 for the third time in four years, made the Final Four a couple years ago and is led by a coach with almost 650 wins who has […]
By Mary Clare JalonickEric Tucker And Michael Balsamo The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democrats say they want “all of the underlying evidence” in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation . But what is all of that evidence? Mueller’s team issued more than 2,800 subpoenas, executed nearly 500 search warrants and interviewed […]
resident of Center Point, Texas, passed away on Saturday March 23, 2019 at the age of 65. After a courageous battle with cancer, he died peacefully at his home completely surrounded by his close family and friends. Jim was born on October 25, 1953 in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press Now that the viral craze surrounding the Instant Pot has quieted down a bit, let’s look at whether it really is an appliance you should add to your kitchen, or whether the classic slow cooker will do just fine. INSTANT POTS Instant Pot is […]
The Associated Press ATLANTA — A prize-winning show dog that vanished at the Atlanta airport has been found. Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport say Gale, a 22-year-month-old American Staffordshire terrier, is back with her owner after days of searching for her. News outlets report airport search crews spotted the […]
By Matthew Daly The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Senate turned away from the Green New Deal on Tuesday as both parties shunned an opportunity to debate a comprehensive climate change plan offered by Democrats. Republicans in the GOP-controlled Senate forced the vote as they seek to turn the Green […]
By Raf Casert The Associated Press STRASBOURG, France — European Union lawmakers approved a copyright directive Tuesday intended to give writers and artists more protection of their creative rights and incomes. But outspoken critics say the contentious measure could have major implications for US tech companies and could censor anyone […]
