The story behind every NFL team name
As the NFL counts down the days to kicking off the league’s 103rd season, Stacker looks at the history of every team name.
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8 emerging uses for medical cannabis
Stacker identified eight medical conditions where cannabis may be beneficial, either by lessening symptoms or treating the underlying medical problem.
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10 pop culture moments that destigmatized weed
Stacker takes a look at 10 pop culture moments that destigmatized weed, using a variety of sources such as IMDb, CannabisNow, KQED, and more.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex Gina Huynh, who dropped out of his case as ‘Victim-3,’ writes letter to judge pushing for his release
CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — An ex-girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs who was supposed to testify against him in his criminal case, but mysteriously dropped out days before the trial began has written a letter to the judge pushing for Combs’ release on bail. Virginia Huynh, who goes by “Gina,”
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Ukrainian drone attack sets Russian oil depot on fire as Zelenskyy announces prisoner exchange
The Associated Press An overnight Ukrainian drone attack on an oil depot near Russia’s Black Sea resort of Sochi sparked a major fire, Russian officials said Sunday, as the two countries traded strikes and the Ukrainian president announced a prisoner exchange. More than 120 firefighters attempted to extinguish the blaze, which was caused by debris
Continue Reading Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Kansas Pick 3 Midday
By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Sunday’s drawing of the “Kansas Pick 3 Midday” game were: 2, 8, 9 (two, eight, nine) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Sunday’s drawing of the “Missouri Cash Pop” game were: 12 (twelve) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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Haitian police arrest a former senator accused of working with gangs to attack a peaceful community
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Police in Haiti have arrested a former senator charged with conspiring against the state and financing criminal organizations for allegedly supporting gang members. Nenel Cassy was arrested Saturday at a restaurant in Petionville, a wealthy district of the capital, Port-au Prince, Haiti’s National Police said in a post on Facebook. The
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Texas Democrats fleeing state to block redistricting vote follows strategy that’s had mixed results
By The Associated Press Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday in an effort to hinder Republicans from approving a new U.S. House map that could boost their slim congressional majority in 2026. The walkout lets the minority party keep Republicans in charge from having enough votes for maps that would add five new Republican-leaning congressional
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Texas Democrats arrive in Illinois to block vote back home on redrawn House maps sought by Trump
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press A standoff in Texas over redrawn U.S. House maps sought by President Donald Trump sharply escalated Sunday when dozens of Democratic legislators left the state to block a vote, followed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott warning them that he will seek their removal from office if they
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Tracking slight rain chances, steady warming trend
Tracking periods of cloud cover and sunshine, slight rain chances, and a steady warming trend.
Continue Reading Texas Democrats leave the state to prevent vote on Republican-led congressional map overhaul pushed by President Trump
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats leave the state to prevent vote on Republican-led congressional map overhaul pushed by President Trump.
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Kyle Isbel has go-ahead hit as Royals score 5 in 10th to beat Blue Jays 7-4
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Kyle Isbel hit an RBI double in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 on Sunday. Vinnie Pasquantino hit a tying single with two out in the eighth, and Kansas City scored five in the 10th while taking
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Thousands of Boeing workers who build fighter jets and weapons go on strike
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Several thousand workers at three Midwest manufacturing plants where Boeing develops military aircraft and weapons went on strike early Monday, potentially complicating the aerospace company’s progress in regaining its financial footing. The strike started at Boeing facilities in St. Louis; St. Charles, Missouri; and Mascoutah, Illinois,
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Trump attacks Charlamagne Tha God after radio host criticizes his presidency
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday lashed out at radio host Charlamagne Tha God, saying in a social media post that the popular broadcaster “knows nothing about me or what I have done.” Trump’s comments came a day after Charlamagne, whose real name is Lenard McKelvey, criticized Trump
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Soulja Boy arrested on suspicion of weapons charge during a traffic stop
By ITZEL LUNA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Soulja Boy was arrested early Sunday following a traffic stop on suspicion of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Soulja Boy, 35, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was a passenger during a traffic stop at 2:35 a.m., police said, and was
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Fans Super Bowl aspirations remain sky high for the Chiefs entering 2025-26 season
After making three consecutive trips to the Super Bowl, competing for championships has been a given for the Kansas City Chiefs.
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The UN says 68 African migrants were killed when a boat capsized off Yemen
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — A boat capsized Sunday in waters off Yemen’s coast leaving 68 African migrants dead and 74 others missing, the U.N.’s migration agency said. The tragedy was the latest in a series of shipwrecks off Yemen that have killed hundreds of African migrants fleeing conflict and poverty in
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9-year-old at fair donates proceeds from selling her pig to help build a new barn
By Erika Stanish Click here for updates on this story FAYETTE COUNTY, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — She’s a fourth-generation 4-H’er and has quickly learned the values behind being involved in the agriculture community. “It’s just letting kids grow to mature in life and learn things. Teaching responsibility, and like I said, agriculture is the backbone of
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A rare look inside the Edgar Thomson steel plant as it celebrates its 150th anniversary
By Ricky Sayer Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — U.S. Steel celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Edgar Thomson steel plant in Braddock with an event Saturday that brought steelworkers, their families, and community leaders together to celebrate the plant’s history and share hope for its future. Rare access inside
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Israel minister who led prayers at a controversial holy site has a record of provocative actions
By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s far-right national security minister led prayers on Sunday at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site, drawing international condemnation and escalating tensions as Israel faces strong criticism over the war in Gaza. Itamar Ben-Gvir has frequently visited the contested Jerusalem hilltop compound during the war in
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Woman says she was bitten by a rat while walking
By Samantha Chaney Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, Massachusetts (WJZ) — A woman in Boston claims to have been bitten by a rat while she was walking down Mountfort Street in the Fenway area Friday night. “Nighmare scenario” “It’s kind of like everyone’s nightmare scenario but you don’t really think it’s going
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WBZ, SPIDEYMINKEY, TIKTOK, CNN, Spideyminkey/TikTok By Samantha Chaney Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, Massachusetts (WJZ) — A woman in Boston claims to have been bitten by a rat while she was walking down Mountfort Street in the Fenway area Friday night. “Nighmare scenario” “It’s kind of like everyone’s nightmare scenario but you
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Family pays tribute to 13-year-old boy who died after flash floods trapped him in storm drain
By Mike Hellgren Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — A 13-year-old boy died after flash floods wedged him into a storm drain in Mount Airy Thursday night. On Saturday the Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Department identified the boy as Mason Kearns, one of the volunteers’ family members. Kearns’ family paid
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OPEC+ countries to boost oil production by 547,000 barrels per day
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A group of countries that are part of the OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries has agreed to boost oil production, a move some believe could lower oil and gasoline prices, citing a steady global economic outlook and low oil inventories. The group met virtually on Sunday
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A man fell to his death during an Oasis concert at London’s Wembley Stadium
LONDON (AP) — Oasis said Sunday that its members are “shocked and saddened” after a man fell to his death during a concert by the band at London’s Wembley Stadium. The Metropolitan Police force said officers and paramedics responded to reports of an injured person just before 10:30 (2130GMT) on Saturday night It said a
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A man fell to his death during an Oasis concert at London’s Wembley Stadium
LONDON (AP) — Oasis said Sunday that its members are “shocked and saddened” after a man fell to his death during a concert by the band at London’s Wembley Stadium. The Metropolitan Police force said officers and paramedics responded to reports of an injured person just before 10:30 (2130GMT) on Saturday night It said a
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Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wins Tour de France Femmes, becoming first French rider to win event since 1989
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Pauline Ferrand-Prévot won the Tour de France Femmes on Sunday, becoming the first French winner of cycling’s biggest race since 1989. Not since Bernard Hinault last won the men’s Tour de France in 1985 and Jeannie Longo won the women’s edition in 1989 has a French cyclist taken home
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“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” holds its lead atop the box office
By ITZEL LUNA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marvel’s first family stumbled in theaters in its second weekend, but still held on to the top spot at the box office. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” earned $40 million from 4,125 North American theaters, a 66% drop from a healthy $117.6 million debut. The film
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A volcano in Russia’s Far East erupts for the first time in centuries
The Associated Press A volcano on Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula erupted overnight into Sunday for what scientists said is the first time in hundreds of years, days after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake. The Krasheninnikov volcano sent ash 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) into the sky, according to staff at the Kronotsky Reserve, where the volcano
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