By MICHAEL CASEY and ALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Looking to cut pollution from its fleet of diesel-burning school buses, an Oklahoma school district last year doubled its electric vehicles. The Shawnee Public Schools, a 3,300-student district about 35 miles (56 kilometers) east of Oklahoma City in a county that voted overwhelmingly
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By JESSE BEDAYN and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — U.S. Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet is running for Colorado governor next year, saying in an interview with The Associated Press that he could better oppose President Donald Trump from the governor’s office. Bennet, whose practical approach to Democratic politics has been punctuated
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By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It may be hard to conceive of now, but there was once a lull in Mariah Carey’s superstar career. In 2001, her film “Glitter” was a commercial flop; the album that followed, 2002’s introspective “Charmbracelet,” was met with a muted response. She was at a
Continue ReadingBy Deidre McPhillips, Jen Christensen and Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — A genetically engineered pig kidney helped Towana Looney enjoy 130 days without the need for dialysis before the organ was removed last week. It’s the longest a human has ever lived with a pig organ, marking another step forward in the burgeoning field of
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By Jesse Zanger Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK CITY (WCBS/WLNY) — Six people died when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon. The incident happened at around 3:17 p.m. near the Holland Tunnel ventilation shaft in Jersey City, not far from River Drive South and Newport Parkway, near the
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By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press MUSCAT, Oman (AP) — Once again, some of the highest stakes in Middle East geopolitics will be discussed in this quiet coastal city without skyscrapers. Here in Muscat, the capital of Oman nestled against the sheer stone heights of the Hajar Mountains, Iran and the United States will meet for
Continue Reading By Mark Prussin Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK CITY (WCBS/WLNY) — An active investigation is unfolding after a helicopter took off in New York City and crashed into the Hudson River, killing all six people on board. While the cause of the crash has not been determined, CBS News New York’s
Continue ReadingPor Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Las presiones para deportar a los inmigrantes impulsadas por el presidente Donald Trump están asustando a los clientes latinos y perjudicando las ventas de cerveza, según la empresa dueña de Modelo y Corona, Constellation Brands. Desde que asumió el cargo, Trump y su equipo han implementado medidas agresivas para restringir la
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By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, REBECCA SANTANA and BEN FINLEY Associated Press GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday lambasted a government lawyer who couldn’t explain what, if anything, the Trump administration has done to arrange for the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported last month to a notorious prison in El
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By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Inflationary pressures eased at the wholesale level last month, another indication of a strong economy before the bulk of President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies kicked in. The Producer Price Index, a closely watched measurement of wholesale inflation, showed that the prices paid to producers fell 0.4% in March
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By Jessica DuLong, CNN (CNN) — Although often invisible, chronic pain is everywhere. More than one-quarter of Americans have pain lasting more than three months. With medical treatment and lost productivity costs of up to $635 billion annually in the United States, pain is expensive as well as debilitating. The fact that traditional Western and
Continue Reading CNN By Jessica DuLong, CNN (CNN) — Although often invisible, chronic pain is everywhere. More than one-quarter of Americans have pain lasting more than three months. With medical treatment and lost productivity costs of up to $635 billion annually in the United States, pain is expensive as well as debilitating. The fact that traditional Western
Continue Reading CNN By Jessica DuLong, CNN (CNN) — Although often invisible, chronic pain is everywhere. More than one-quarter of Americans have pain lasting more than three months. With medical treatment and lost productivity costs of up to $635 billion annually in the United States, pain is expensive as well as debilitating. The fact that traditional Western
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By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump and his advisers said this was the plan all along: Scare the bejesus out of the world by announcing astronomically high tariffs, get countries to come to the negotiating table, and — with the exception of China — back away from the most punishing trade barriers
Continue ReadingPor CNN Radio Argentina Oscar Agost Carreño, diputado nacional de Encuentro Federal por Córdoba, se refirió a la conformación de una comisión investigadora por el escándalo del caso $Libra. En CNN Primera Mañana, afirmó que “tenemos previsto que el jefe del Gabinete (Guillermo Francos) vaya al Congreso la semana del 22 y el 23. Tienen
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By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — It’s fair to say Nick Dunlap will want to forget his opening round at the Masters on Thursday – and quickly. The 21-year-old shot an 18-over-par 90 to record one of the worst first-round scores ever at Augusta and the highest since Ben Crenshaw, who was 63 at the
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Yoko Ono – musician, artist, activist and the 92-year-old widow of the late John Lennon – took the brunt of the vitriol when The Beatles broke up in 1970, and details revealed in a new documentary film “One to One: John & Yoko” highlight her personal struggle. Audio recordings
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By Louise McLoughlin, CNN (CNN) — The future of Alcatraz lies in one man’s hands. In 2023, as sea levels rose around the iconic island in San Francisco Bay, Pete Kelsey — a technologist specializing in 3D data capture — was called in to help save the site for future generations. By mapping the entire
Continue ReadingPor CNN Radio Argentina Carlos Fara, analista político, brindo su mirada sobre la situación política actual y las próximas elecciones legislativas. En CNN Primera Mañana, afirmó que “el paro, si bien es importante políticamente, pero la haber parte del transporte funcionando fue relativo, porque en estas situaciones de crisis, por más legítimo que es el
Continue ReadingBy Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s deportation push is spooking Latino customers and hurting beer sales, according to Modelo and Corona owner Constellation Brands. Since taking office, Trump and his team have enacted aggressive measures to crack down on immigration, including invoking a rarely used wartime authority. The Trump administration
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Continue ReadingBy Kameryn Griesser, CNN (CNN) — Coordinated celebrity couple looks are a tale as old as time. From Victoria and David Beckham’s memorable matching leather ensembles in 1999 to Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake’s iconic double denim attire in 2001, numerous stars have synchronized their wardrobes to express their relationship status. The latest couple to
Continue ReadingBy Julia Andersen, CNN (CNN) — If José Luis Ballester was trying to make a name for himself at his first Masters tournament, he certainly succeeded. Just not in the way he might have expected before his opening round. The debutant, known by his nickname Josele, admitted to urinating in Rae’s Creek on the 13th
Continue ReadingJade Walker, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on all cars shipped to the US are expected to raise car prices by thousands of dollars. If people can’t afford to pay more, will they opt to take the bus or train instead? Doing so could reportedly save Americans more than $13,000 a year
Continue ReadingBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Retailers are freaking out over tariffs. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, if enacted after the 90-day suspension, will impact some of the biggest textiles exporters, including Bangladesh, Vietnam and Pakistan. The United States Fashion Industry Association — a trade organization representing the interests of importers, wholesalers and major
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By Lauren Kent and Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — Peace is out of reach for Ukraine due to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ongoing aggression, European defense ministers stressed Friday, even as the United States pushed ahead with talks with Moscow. Top Trump administration official Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg on Friday for a meeting
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A subway tunnel under construction near Seoul collapsed on Friday, likely leaving two workers trapped at the site, officials said. The National Fire Agency said in a statement that authorities were mobilizing 55 rescue workers and 18 vehicles to rescue possible victims. The collapse happened at Gwangmyeong, a city just
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By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s military said Friday it will fire air force reservists who signed an open letter that condemns the war in Gaza for mainly serving political interests while failing to bring home the hostages. In a statement to The Associated Press, an army official said there
Continue Reading Associated Press Nebraska Daybook for Friday, Apr. 11. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Omaha bureau is reachable at 402-391-0031. Send daybook items to Nebraska@applanner.com. To see
Continue Reading Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Friday, Apr. 11. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Kansas City bureau is reachable at 816-421-4844. Send daybook items to Kansas@applanner.com. To
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