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Minimim wage

Louisiana lawmakers reject minimum wage raise and protections for LGBTQ+ people in the workplace

Measures failed in a House committe Thursday that would have gradually increased Louisiana’s $7.25 an hour minimum wage and make discriminating against LGBTQ people in ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, April 12, 2024 4:32 am

OJ Simpson

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in ‘trial of the century,’ dies at 76

O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:09 am

Daybell trial

In triple-murder trial, prosecutor says Chad Daybell built ‘alternate reality’ to gain sex and money

An Idaho man charged with three murders in an unusual doomsday-focused case crafted an alternate reality so that he could fulfill “his desire for sex, ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 11:55 pm

mike johnson

GOP’s Marjorie Taylor Greene delivers fresh threats of ousting Speaker Johnson in scathing rebuke

Hard-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene escalated her criticism Tuesday of House Speaker Mike Johnson, blistering his leadership in a lengthy letter to colleagues and renewing threats of ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 12:29 pm

#epa

New EPA rule says 218 US chemical plants must reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer

More than 200 chemical plants nationwide will be required to reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer under a new rule issued Tuesday ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 11:48 am

#eclipse

Total solar eclipse reaches U.S. on way to Canada

A total solar eclipse has begun. Totality will last up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds in certain spots. The eclipse is crossing North America, darkening ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, April 8, 2024 1:47 pm

Trump abortion

Trump declines to endorse a national abortion ban, says limits should be left to states

Former President Donald Trump declared Monday he believes abortion limits should be left to the states, outlining his position in a video in which he declined to endorse a ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, April 8, 2024 1:29 pm

#eclipse

Solar eclipse playlist: 20 songs to rock out to

By Maria Sherman The total solar eclipse is quickly approaching. While you prepare to hit the road towards the path of total darkness or anticipate ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, April 5, 2024 4:32 pm

#orca

Orca calf stranded in lagoon will be airlifted out to reunite with pod, rescuers say

Plans are underway by to airlift a stranded killer whale calf out of a remote tidal lagoon off northern Vancouver Island in an effort to ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, April 4, 2024 12:13 pm

Caitlin Clark

12.3 million: Iowa’s victory over LSU most-watched women’s college basketball game on record

Caitlin Clark can claim another record — the most-watched women’s college basketball game in history. Iowa’s 94-87 victory over LSU in the Elite Eight of the ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:28 am

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