By AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that children in the U.S. are being diagnosed with autism at an “alarming rate,” promising on Wednesday to conduct exhaustive studies to identify any environmental factors that may cause the developmental disorder. His call comes the day after the Centers
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By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Attorneys for hip-hop producer Sean “Diddy” Combs asked a federal judge in New York on Wednesday to delay his May 5 sex-trafficking trial by two months so they can better prepare a defense. The lawyers said in a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian that prosecutors have
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by GARY GERARD HAMILTON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Afrobeats may be the hot sound of the moment, but Davido remembers a very recent past when music from Africa wasn’t embraced globally, amid a perception the continent was one of only destitute poverty and primitive lands. “I remember when Africans used to lie that
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By SEUNG MIN KIM and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Elise Stefanik, a member of House Republican leadership and onetime nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, is considering a run for New York governor, according to a person close to her. The person was granted anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Cotton No. 2 Futures on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Wednesday: OpenHighLowSettleChg. COTTON 2 50,000 lbs.; dollars per lb. May 65.09 65.99 64.65 65.79 +.71 Jul 66.12 66.68 65.69 66.37 +.25 Oct 68.09 68.26 68.09 68.26 +.26 Dec 67.62 68.07 67.23 67.91 +.31 Mar 68.75 69.21 68.39 69.03 +.29 May 69.42 69.97 69.35
Continue Reading OpenHighLowSettleChg. LUMBER 27,500 bd. ft.; $ per 1,000 bd. ft. May 573.0 575.5 571.0 574.0 Jul 603.5 603.5 597.0 599.5 —5.0 Sep 626.5 626.5 622.5 623.0 —5.0 Est. sales 752. Tue.’s sales 723 Tue.’s open int 6,146 LIBOR-1 MONTH $3 million; pts of 100 pct. No open contracts. US T. BILLS $1 million; pts of
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The Associated Press A ruling Wednesday from the top court in the United Kingdom that says the legal definition of a woman is someone born biologically female is the latest high-profile action globally involving the issue of what legal recognitions transgender people are allowed. The spectrum of protections around the world ranges widely, from none
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By JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A real estate developer, whose relationship with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was at the center of the Republican’s historic impeachment trial in 2023 and a recently-ended federal corruption investigation, was sentenced Wednesday to five years’ supervised release and fined $1 million for lying to a
Continue Reading By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has reopened to the public his official residence that was closed after an arsonist’s fire engulfed one of its wings. A former state police commissioner is studying the residence’s security and fundraising is in the works to help cover the millions of
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By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press BINYAMINA, Israel (AP) — Rachel Dancyg never thought she would see her dog again after it disappeared in the Hamas attack that sparked the ongoing war with Israel. Her ex-husband and brother were abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz in southern Israel and killed. She thought her beloved pet had suffered
Continue Reading CHICAGO (AP) — Futures trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Wed: OpenHighLowSettleChg. CATTLE 40,000 lbs.; cents per lb. Apr 204.97 207.80 204.62 207.07 +2.27 Jun 199.87 202.80 199.57 202.07 +2.27 Aug 197.00 199.57 196.62 198.95 +2.10 Oct 196.00 198.20 195.87 197.57 +1.40 Dec 197.17 198.90 197.07 198.35 +1.00 Feb 198.85 199.92 198.47 199.40 +.65 Apr
Continue Reading CHICAGO (AP) — Winter Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade Wed: OpenHighLowSettleChg. WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 553 562½ 548 558 +5 Jul 569¾ 576 563 572¼ +3¾ Sep 583¾ 591 578½ 587½ +3½ Dec 608¾ 614 602¾ 611¼ +3 Mar 628¼ 632½ 622¾ 630 +2¾ May 639¼ 641¼ 635¾
Continue Reading CHICAGO (AP) — Futures trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Wed: OpenHighLowSettleChg. CATTLE 40,000 lbs.; cents per lb. Apr 204.97 207.80 204.62 207.07 +2.27 Jun 199.87 202.80 199.57 202.07 +2.27 Aug 197.00 199.57 196.62 198.95 +2.10 Oct 196.00 198.20 195.87 197.57 +1.40 Dec 197.17 198.90 197.07 198.35 +1.00 Feb 198.85 199.92 198.47 199.40 +.65 Apr
Continue Reading CHICAGO (AP) — Winter Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade Wed: OpenHighLowSettleChg. WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 553 562½ 548 558 +5 Jul 569¾ 576 563 572¼ +3¾ Sep 583¾ 591 578½ 587½ +3½ Dec 608¾ 614 602¾ 611¼ +3 Mar 628¼ 632½ 622¾ 630 +2¾ May 639¼ 641¼ 635¾
Continue Reading CHICAGO (AP) — Winter Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade Wed: OpenHighLowSettleChg. WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 553 562½ 548 558 +5 Jul 569¾ 576 563 572¼ +3¾ Sep 583¾ 591 578½ 587½ +3½ Dec 608¾ 614 602¾ 611¼ +3 Mar 628¼ 632½ 622¾ 630 +2¾ May 639¼ 641¼ 635¾
Continue Reading CHICAGO (AP) — Winter Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade Wed: OpenHighLowSettleChg. WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 553 562½ 548 558 +5 Jul 569¾ 576 563 572¼ +3¾ Sep 583¾ 591 578½ 587½ +3½ Dec 608¾ 614 602¾ 611¼ +3 Mar 628¼ 632½ 622¾ 630 +2¾ May 639¼ 641¼ 635¾
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By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The top United Nations official in South Sudan urged the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday to use its clout to prevent the world’s newest nation from again plunging into civil war. Nicholas Haysom warned that the escalating rivalry between South Sudan President Salva Kiir and
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By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Young volunteers who respond to natural disasters and help with community projects across the U.S. have been discharged as a result of the Trump administration ‘s campaign to shrink government workforce and services. AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps informed volunteers Tuesday that they would exit
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By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Nine jurors were picked Wednesday on the second day of jury selection in Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo rape retrial. At the same time, the disgraced movie mogul’s lawyers asked a judge to allow him to spend his nights at a New York City hospital instead of
Continue Reading OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Firefighters and police searched Wednesday for the bodies of two teens and a child who went missing in the frigid waters of Missouri River at Omaha, Nebraska, a fire and rescue officials said. Several sonar-equipped boats, a police helicopter and drones were being used to search for two 18-year-old women and
Continue Reading The following AP stories are planned for today or have moved. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— IOWA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS —————————— US–TRUMP-DOGE-AMERICORPS AmeriCorps members who respond to disasters and help nonprofits let go in DOGE cuts SUMMARY: Young volunteers
Continue Reading The following AP stories are planned for today or have moved. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— IOWA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS —————————— US–TRUMP-DOGE-AMERICORPS AmeriCorps members who respond to disasters and help nonprofits let go in DOGE cuts SUMMARY: Young volunteers
Continue Reading The following AP stories are planned for today or have moved. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— IOWA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS —————————— US–TRUMP-DOGE-AMERICORPS AmeriCorps members who respond to disasters and help nonprofits let go in DOGE cuts SUMMARY: Young volunteers
Continue Reading The following AP stories are planned for today or have moved. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— IOWA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS —————————— US–TRUMP-DOGE-AMERICORPS AmeriCorps members who respond to disasters and help nonprofits let go in DOGE cuts SUMMARY: Young volunteers
Continue Reading By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Young volunteers who respond to natural disasters and help with community projects across the U.S. have been discharged as a result of the Trump administration ‘s campaign to shrink government workforce and services. AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps informed volunteers Tuesday that they would exit
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By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program, an electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free, according to two people familiar with the decision. The program developed during Joe Biden’s presidency was credited by users with making tax filing
Continue Reading By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program, an electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free, according to two people familiar with the decision. The program developed during Joe Biden’s presidency was credited by users with making tax filing
Continue Reading By JEAN-YVES KAMALE Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A boat has capsized after catching fire in northwestern Congo, leaving at least 50 people dead and hundreds missing, a local official said on Wednesday. Dozens were saved following the accident on the Congo River late on Tuesday night, many of them with bad burns. The
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