Articles filed under Associated Press
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Oaths and pledges have been routine for political officials. That's changing in a polarized AmericaFeb 24, 2024 8:11 am - COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The resignation letter was short and direct. “I can no longer be under an oath to uphold the New Constitution of Ohio," wrote Sabrina Warner in her ...
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Widow of Navalny accuses Putin of mocking Christianity for refusing to return her husband's bodyFeb 24, 2024 8:11 am - The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny accused President Vladimir Putin of mocking Christianity by trying to force his mother to agree to a secret funeral ...
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An attack on a cargo ship in the Red Sea has caused a miles-long oil slick. Things could get worseFeb 24, 2024 8:10 am - CAIRO (AP) — An attack by Yemeni Houthi rebels on a Belize-flagged ship earlier this month caused an 18-mile (29-kilometer) oil slick, the U.S. military said Saturday. It...
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Facing backlash over IVF ruling, Alabama lawmakers look for a fixFeb 24, 2024 8:09 am - MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Lawmakers began scrambling for ways to protect Alabama in vitro fertilization services after multiple providers paused treatment in the wake of a ...
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Jill Biden announces $100 million for ‘life-changing’ research and development into women’s healthFeb 23, 2024 12:37 pm - To spur more women’s health research, $100 million in federal funding was announced last week by first lady Jill Biden, who is heading up the White House initiative.
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Relatives of hostages in Gaza endure a nightmare, but dream their loved ones will be freedFeb 23, 2024 12:29 pm - KIBBUTZ BE'ERI, Israel — Gillian and Pete Brisley are picking up the pieces of their shattered lives. They are cleaning up the house where their daughter and granddaughte...
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FDA warns against smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar without needlesFeb 23, 2024 12:20 pm - Smartwatches can do a lot of things, but don’t rely on wearable technology that claims to measure blood glucose that doesn’t involve piercing the skin. The devices are not FDA-approved and could result in inaccurate medication doses.
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Book Review: New collaborative novel ‘Fourteen Days’ proves the pandemic couldn’t curb creativityFeb 23, 2024 10:07 am - Almost four years since COVID-19 became a household term, a new work of fiction proves that even a global pandemic can’t curb creativity. “Fourteen Days” is billed as a “...
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A Michigan toddler's shooting highlights new gun storage law and other states' strategiesFeb 23, 2024 9:36 am - A Michigan man is the first person to face charges under the state's new law requiring gun owners to keep weapons in locked storage containers around minors. The case is...
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Music review: Ex-Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley is back with another great solo albumFeb 23, 2024 8:33 am - Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley is back with “10,000 Volts,” a new solo album that's crackling with energy and personality.