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City of New Orleans announces Jazz Fest safety measures, traffic reminders
As festivalgoers get ready to watch artists like Pearl Jam, Lil Wayne & The Roots and Kacey Musgraves take the stage, ...
Crimea is a focus of discussions to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Here’s why it’s so coveted
Russia’s illegal seizure of Crimea from Ukraine 11 years ago was quick and bloodless. But Kyiv — and most of the world — ...
Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion
Ryan Howard was a rookie with the Philadelphia Phillies just putting baseball on notice with his moonshot home runs when he ...
In rare criticism of Putin, Trump urges the Russian leader to ‘STOP!’ after a deadly attack on Kyiv
President Donald Trump on Thursday offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian leader to “STOP!” after a ...
Trump signs executive order incorporating AI into classrooms
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday that aims to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into ...
Vatican keeps St. Peter’s open all night for public viewing of Pope Francis
So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the ...
Election officials from across the US meet to consider Trump’s order overhauling election operations
State and local election officials from across the country are meeting Thursday to consider President Donald Trump’s ...
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is ready for more celebratory hugs that can turn into heavy lifting
Nobody lifts more weight at the NFL draft than Commissioner Roger Goodell. His celebratory hugs with excited first-round ...
Pope’s doctor recounts Francis’ last moments in newspaper interview
Pope Francis’ doctor found the pontiff with his eyes open and breathing normally, but unresponsive when he was called to the ...
Chance for storms again Thursday, sunny and hot for weekend events
Isolated chances for showers and storms once again this afternoon. Beyond today, our forecast dries up for the weekend. Highs in the low 80s Thursday, mid 80s on Friday.
India and Pakistan are again teetering on the brink of conflict over disputed Kashmir. Here’s why
A deadly attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir has again moved India and Pakistan closer to war as the two rivals downgraded diplomatic and trade ties, closed the main ...