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Patrick Clancy speaks out after hung jury in Lindsay Clancy case, addresses prospect of another trial
Patrick Clancy says enduring another trial would be "extraordinarily painful" after a hung jury led to a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder case.
Before McDonald's and Starbucks, Americans packed these once-beloved lunch counters
Luncheonettes gave women a place to eat during the workday and thrived during Prohibition, but America's fast food and car culture have reshaped dining habits.
The freakout over data centers is just another fracking backlash we need to ignore
America's important fracking victory offers a blueprint for AI data center builders facing 70% public opposition and major Chinese competition.
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‘Black widow’ allegedly attempted to murder romantic partner, 69, she met online
Samantha Adams allegedly slipped benzodiazepines into a drink she gave the 69-year-old victim she m…
College football's first full Saturday is here and it's a celebration of America at its best
The Wisconsin Badgers and college football traditions unite millions of Americans at tailgates with…
MLB player spent the week becoming a US citizen, and then did something incredible in his first game back
Eugenio Suarez missed two Cincinnati Reds games to pass the US naturalization test, then returned t…
Iran’s State Media Says U.S. Missiles Hit Iranian Oil Tanker Near Kharg
The United States military has not confirmed an attack. The reports came after a barrage of U.S. st…
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North America
After 9/11, humour became a way to survive and heal
Days after the deadly terrorist attacks, Jasmeet Raina leaned on comedy to cope with rising racism …
Opinion: A sculpture in perpetual motion, removed
"Blue," a statue that's been on the grounds of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. for 7 years h…
Trump administration to dig at triumphal arch site despite no final federal approvals
The Trump administration says it will break ground on a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C.…
Whatever happened to the floating schools of Bangladesh?
It was a light bulb moment: If monsoon rains keep kids from safely getting to school, let's create …
Europe
Europe would not be able to sustain war of attrition with Russia, defence officials say
Security experts fear Putin may be winning hybrid war with the west amid rise of pro-Kremlin, far-r…
Sweden confirms 458 Britons deported or forcibly removed since Brexit
Scale of deportations made public for first time amid criticism of hardline approach to UK citizens…
Two senior Reform UK officials resign as Farage faces fresh foreign donations scandal
Two senior officials from the hard-right Reform UK party stepped down Friday following a hidden-cam…
‘Every girl now wants to be a boxer’: excitement in Katie Taylor’s home town for her valedictory bout
Irish boxer lauded for her tenacity and inspiration before her last fight in front of 80,000 people…
Asia
How can future doctors blend clinical rigour with AI fluency and empathy?
Medical experts have stressed that Hong Kong’s next generation of healthcare professionals must com…
Taiwan remains Asia’s ‘most dangerous’ issue, former Singaporean diplomat warns
Asia remains shackled by “mental colonisation” despite accounting for over half the global populati…
Michigan recycled 7,000+ tires into road that later won national green award
Michigan's latest eco-friendly endeavor involves transforming thousands of old tires into rubber-mo…
Putin orders 3-day pause in strikes on Kyiv as US delegation arrives in Russia
US special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow for crucial peace talk…
Africa
Africa: The Continent Has the Capital - It Needs the Alignment.
[allAfrica] Africa's industrial moment is not waiting for more money. It is waiting for the right k…
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices as US and Iran both claim control
Tensions are ongoing over the fate of the Strait of Hormuz as both the United States and Iran are c…
São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova sworn in for second term
São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova was officially sworn in for a second five-year ter…
Guinea buries 36 victims of Conakry landfill collapse
Thousands of people attended a mass funeral held in Guinea on Friday for the 36 people killed in a …
Oceania
Russia to halt strikes on Kyiv during US diplomatic talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a halt on all strikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv amid o…
2,000 cases of suspected food poisoning from Indonesia's free school meals
The outbreaks are the latest setback for the program, which has been rolled out across the archipel…
Qantas flight diverted to Christchurch after 'engine issue'
Witness describes flames and loud banging noises coming from the plane shortly after takeoff.
Engine flames from Sydney-bound Qantas flight forces plane to be diverted
The Sydney-bound Boeing aircraft left the alpine ski town of Queenstown in New Zealand just before …
South America
‘It cost me many friendships’: former Brazil military chief reveals inside struggle to stop Bolsonaro’s coup
Carlos de Almeida Baptista Júnior describes 2022 meeting in new book as ex-leader’s son vies with …
Mariana Mazzucato: ‘The most important thing for Mexico is to stop being just a low-cost manufacturer for US companies’
The economist assesses Sheinbaum’s Plan Mexico and calls for tax reforms, stronger institutional co…
Argentina’s Milei wants women to have more children while he cuts support for families
According to a report, only two of 50 national programs aimed at pregnant women, children and careg…
From a taqueria to a café: The California businesses linked to relatives of ‘El Mencho’
The brother and youngest daughter of the man who led the Jalisco New Generational Cartel opened bus…
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Utah
Voices: Utah is seeing fewer traffic deaths, but that doesn’t mean our roads are safe. We still have work to do. - The Salt Lake Tribune
Voices: Utah is seeing fewer traffic deaths, but that doesn’t mean our roads are safe. We still hav…
Debra Daniels, a fierce advocate for women in a state routinely ranked last for equality, dies at 70 - The Salt Lake Tribune
Debra Daniels, a fierce advocate for women in a state routinely ranked last for equality, dies at 7…
Utah football’s Moment of Loudness has some new voices — and a new look - The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah football’s Moment of Loudness has some new voices — and a new look The Salt Lake Tribune
Idaho
Oregon vs. Boise State: Last-Minute Odds, Predictions, and Gameday Updates - Autzen Zoo
Oregon vs. Boise State: Last-Minute Odds, Predictions, and Gameday Updates Autzen Zoo
Mostly pleasant Saturday forecast for southern Idaho, with sunshine and some morning fog - idahonews.com
Mostly pleasant Saturday forecast for southern Idaho, with sunshine and some morning fog idahonews.…
Oregon vs Boise State prediction, odds, how to watch: Broncos have travel issues - USA Today
Oregon vs Boise State prediction, odds, how to watch: Broncos have travel issues USA Today
Wyoming
A Bar Nunn man came prepared. It still wasn’t enough for the judge - Casper Star-Tribune
A Bar Nunn man came prepared. It still wasn’t enough for the judge Casper Star-Tribune
Commissioners approve zone change for Vantage Data Center south of Cheyenne - wyomingnews.com
Commissioners approve zone change for Vantage Data Center south of Cheyenne wyomingnews.com
Man accused of slashing 52 tires on 22 vehicles; Chamber hears update on ICBM replacement program - wyomingnews.com
Man accused of slashing 52 tires on 22 vehicles; Chamber hears update on ICBM replacement program w…
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U.S. diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goods
Diesel hit a record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the fi…
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Ukraine says Russia has lost nearly 1.5 million troops since 2022 invasion
Ukraine's General Staff said Russia has lost almost 1.5 million soldiers on the battlefield since P…
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WATCH: Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder case
A judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial on Friday after jurors said they cou…
Putin Says Russia Planning to Build AI Data Centers in the Arctic
Russian strongman Vladimir Putin described a plan on Thursday to build networks of data storage and…
