6 tips for preventing and handling heat stroke in dogs
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Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including prelates based in Hong Kong and Jerusalem
The pope announced his picks during his customary Sunday appearance to the public in St. Peter’s Square, saying the ceremony to formally install the churchmen as cardinals will be held on Sept. 30.
Drag queens are out, proud and loud in a string of coal towns, from a bingo hall to blue-collar bars
Here, the sparkle of drag queens and kings colors a way of life rooted in soot, family and a conservative understanding of the world.
US soccer star Megan Rapinoe announces she’ll retire after the NWSL season
The announcement today comes days before the Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Cup champion will be heading to her fourth World Cup.
Six people are dead after a plane crashes and catches fire in Southern California, officials say
The plane was engulfed in flames when fire deputies arrived, along with about one acre of vegetation.
How to test the air quality in your home
While you can’t do much about the environment around you, one way to breathe easier is by measuring your home’s air quality — and improving it if needed. Here’s how you can test on your own, and what to know about getting professional help.
Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, is one big step closer to freedom
Van Houten has been in prison for 53 years for participating in two fatal stabbings at Manson's direction.
Video shows Britney Spears inadvertently hit herself in the face in encounter with Victor Wembanyama
No charges will be filed following a brief investigation of the altercation involving pop star Britney Spears, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and a member of the player's security team, Las Vegas police said Friday.
The US will provide cluster munitions to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package
The Biden administration will provide cluster munitions to Ukraine, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Friday, vowing the U.S. will not leave Ukraine defenseless and asserting that Kyiv has promised to use the controversial weapons carefully.
Federal student loan interest rates are now the highest they've been in a decade
Federal student loan interest rates for the 2023-24 academic year are live, and they are the highest they’ve been in at least a decade. The new rates apply to all loans taken out from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, according to the Education Department.
Musicians call out audiences for throwing objects on stage during concerts
In recent weeks some concert-goers have thrown some bizarre objects onstage: chicken nuggets, someone's ashes, even a cellphone that caused the artist to get a black eye.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter mark 77th wedding anniversary at home in Plains, Georgia
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are marking their 77th wedding anniversary with a quiet Friday at their south Georgia home, extending their record as the longest-married first couple ever as both nonagenarians face significant health challenges.
Britney Spears says Wembanyama’s security struck her in Las Vegas, Spurs rookie says he was grabbed
Britney Spears says she was “back handed” and nearly knocked to the ground by a security guard in Vegas after trying to congratulate San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama; he claims she grabbed him from behind. Spears said in posts on Twitter and Instagram that the run-in was “super embarrassing,” and denied grabbing the rising NBA star.
Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi has full FDA approval now and that means Medicare will pay for it
U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer's drug for patients with early stages of the disease. The FDA decision clears the way for Medicare and other insurers to begin paying for the drug called Leqembi.
Summer movie season is in full swing. Here's what's coming through Labor Day
The summer movie season goes into high-drive in July, with the debut of the seventh "Mission: Impossible" (July 12) movie followed by the "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie" showdown on July 21.
The Flying Scotsman: World’s most famous steam train returns home after 100 years
The Flying Scotsman made a historic journey to celebrate its 100 year anniversary.
Alan Alda kept his boots and dog tags from 'M*A*S*H' for 40 years. Now he'll offer them at auction
Alan Alda, 87, said he wore the boots and dog tags for the 11-season run of the show centering on a Korean War medical unit.
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Secondary test of powder found in West Wing lobby confirms it's cocaine
President Joe Biden has been briefed on the investigation into the discovery of cocaine on the lobby floor of the White House West Wing, and thinks it is "incredibly important" for the Secret Service to determine how it got there, officials said Wednesday.
