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Poll: 70 Percent of Americans Believe In Climate Change
A new AP poll shows that Americans are catching on.Inc. - 5d -
How do I stay healthy in my 70s?
Today’s septuagenarians are different from the ones who came before, becoming grandparents and retiring later. Today’s septuagenarians are different from the ones who came before. “Many transitions ...The Guardian - 2d -
Secret Service agent who jumped into limo after JFK was shot has died
"I'll live with that to my grave," a weeping Clint Hill told Mike Wallace on "60 Minutes" in 1975.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Secret Service agent who rushed to first lady's side after JFK's assassination dies at 93
Clint Hill, the former Secret Service agent who shielded first lady Jacqueline Kennedy from gunfire during the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, has died, the agency said Monday.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Couple forced to sit next to dead body on plane for 4 hours after woman dies mid-flight
A married couple said they were forced to sit next to a dead woman's body for four hours on a flight from Australia to Qatar.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Russian tourist dies after being attacked by sharks in Philippine diving spot, another drowns
Two Russian tourists, who went scuba diving in waters south of Manila, have died when they were swept away by strong undercurrents with one drowning and the other being attacked by sharksABC News - 6d -
Dolly Parton says 'words can't do justice to the love' after husband dies
Dolly Parton announced in a heartbreaking note on social media that Carl Dean, her husband of nearly 60 years, has died.ABC News - 2d -
Bodybuilder dies at 20 after heart attack caused by severe dehydration, family says
Bodybuilder Jodi Vance died last week after her heart gave out, according to a statement from her family and loved ones.NBC News - 1d -
Faster Pussycat singer's fiancée dies after going overboard on Royal Caribbean cruise
The fiancée of Faster Pussycat lead singer Taime Downe has died after going overboard an '80s-themed Royal Caribbean cruise, according to her family.NBC News - 20h -
4-year-old boy dies after possible fentanyl exposure at NYC family shelter
A 4-year-old boy has died after suffering a medical episode from possible fentanyl exposure at a New York City shelter.NBC News - 21h -
4-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Found Near Fentanyl at Brooklyn Homeless Shelter
Officials are investigating whether drugs played a role in the death of the boy, who was treated with overdose-reversing medication.The New York Times - 17h -
Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany's top job after election?
Friedrich Merz is on course to become post-World War II Germany’s 10th chancellor, the culmination of a yearslong political career that was once sidelined by his party’s iconic leaderABC News - Feb. 24 -
Hezbollah chief who was killed days after taking up post laid to rest in south Lebanon hometown
The late leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group who was killed in an Israeli airstrike days after he took the post was laid to rest in his southern hometownABC News - Feb. 24 -
Women's college basketball rankings: Texas takes No. 1, Notre Dame falls after losing double-overtime thriller
The Longhorns are ranked No. 1 for the first time since 2004CBS Sports - Feb. 24 -
'1923' actor Jeremy Gauna on taking over Cole Brings Plenty's role after his death: 'It's my purpose'
Jeremy Gauna takes over the role of Pete Plenty Clouds in Season 2 of '1923' following Cole Brings Plenty's death. Gauna opens up about how Brings Plenty guided him through the experience.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 25 -
Lakers' Luka Dončić still processing trade after first game vs. Mavericks: 'The closure's gonna take a while'
Doncic posted a triple-double as the Lakers beat the Mavericks 107-99 on TuesdayCBS Sports - Feb. 26 -
NASCAR power rankings: Christopher Bell takes top spot after back-to-back wins
How does the field stack up behind Christopher Bell after his second straight win Sunday in Austin? Here's our latest NASCAR power rankings.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
37-year-old had just $10,000 in cash savings after her divorce—now she makes nearly $1 million: 'I had to make a drastic change'
How Venus Wang built a seven-figure investment portfolio after divorce left her unemployed with just $10,000 in savings.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
‘She acted as a mother to me growing up’: My stepmother remarried after my father died. How can I claim my inheritance?
“Her intention is to bequeath her properties and investments to her current new husband.”MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
‘I believe myself to be an honorable person’: Do I have the right to ask my husband if I’ll inherit his house after he dies?
“He and his first wife have a son who just graduated from university.”MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Hamilton scores 24, Georgia State beats Old Dominion 76-70
Led by Jelani Hamilton's 24 points, the Georgia State Panthers defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 76-70ABC News - Feb. 22 -
Taliban confirm British couple in their 70s arrested in Afghanistan as family call for their release
The Taliban on Monday confirmed the arrest of a British couple in their 70s in Afghanistan after a plea from their children for their release.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Bethune-Cookman knocks off SWAC leader Southern, 70-69
Led by Trey Thomas' 20 points, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats knocked off SWAC leader Southern 70-69ABC News - 4d -
Battered and bruised after 3 years of war, Ukraine is up against the ropes as U.S. backing vanishes
Ukraine has put up a staunch fight against the invasion launched by its bigger and more powerful neighbor Russia, but things appear to be going horribly wrong.CNBC - Feb. 22 -
Police in Belize investigate after three U.S. women are found dead in hotel room
Authorities in Belize have started an investigation into the deaths of three women from the United States whose bodies were found in a hotel room on Saturday.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
U.S. officials don't know what will happen next on Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy clash
After Friday’s public clash between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. officials say the path to a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine is deeply uncertain — ...NBC News - 4d -
U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea after North Korea test-fired missiles
A U.S. aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea on Sunday in a show of force, days after North Korea test-launched cruise missiles to demonstrate its counterattack capabilities.NBC News - 4d -
How U.S. foreign policy is changing under Trump after Hegseth's Russia directive
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's directive to U.S. Cyber Command on pausing planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions, signals a shift in foreign policy under the Trump ...CBS News - 2d -
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready for peace talks after U.S. announced military aid pause
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is saying his country is ready to negotiate a peace deal and sign a rare minerals deal with the U.S. This comes after President Trump and Vice President JD ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump says U.S. is 'reclaiming' Panama Canal after deal struck to buy Chinese-backed ports
A Hong Kong-based conglomerate has agreed to sell its stake in two Panama Canal ports to U.S. and Swiss investors amid pressure from the Trump administration over the ports’ ties to China.NBC News - 1d -
Rep. Dusty Johnson defends GOP budget plan
The House GOP budget plan includes trillions of dollars in spending cuts and recommendations for significant cuts to Medicaid. It directs the committee that oversees the program to look for $880 ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam on efforts to reign in DOGE
Emotional USAID employees were given just 15 minutes Thursday to retrieve their belongings after losing their jobs. These kinds of layoffs are taking place across the U.S. and other parts of the ...CBS News - 6d -
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Meet 100-year-old Inez Turner. She gives the secret to a long and happy life
One of Philadelphia's eldest citizens joined the centenarian club. Inez Turner reflects on the highs and lows of her 100 years of life.CBS News - Feb. 27 -
Kirby Dach Just Had Surgery
I’ve posted about Kirby Dach before and now this one is the worst-case scenario. He just had knee surgery and it appears that it’s on the same knee as last year. It’s his right knee and he’s out ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Oval Office Showdown
A venomous public spat made it clear that President Trump regards Ukraine as an obstacle.The New York Times - 5d -
Florida Rep. Cory Mills Under Investigation in Alleged Assault
In a statement, the office of Representative Cory Mills denied any wrongdoing on his behalf.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
GOP rep calls US-Ukraine resource deal 'victim extortion'
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) said Sunday that forcing Ukraine to agree to a resource deal with the U.S. in exchange for the possibility of support against Russia is akin to “victim extortion.” ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Trump Ukraine policy looks like an episode of 'The Sopranos': Democratic rep
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes (Conn.) says President Trump's push for Ukraine's rare earths and minerals amid the nation's war with Russia feels like an extortion plotline out of "The Sopranos." Himes ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Overflow crowd confronts Missouri Rep. Alford over Trump policies
Groans and boos greeted nearly every answer given by Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., during a meet-and-greet event with constituents in Belton, Missouri. KSHB's Charlie Keegan reports.NBC News - Feb. 25
