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Parents of children sickened by lead linked to tainted fruit pouches fear for kids' future

When Cora Dibert went for a routine blood test in October, the toddler brought along her favorite new snack: a squeeze pouch of WanaBana cinnamon-flavored apple puree.

Dec 20, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

A top French TV personality receives a preliminary charge of rape and abusing authority

PARIS (AP) — France’s most famous TV presenter has been handed a preliminary charge of rape by a person abusing his authority as authorities investigate complaints by about 20 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct over decades.

Dec 20, 2023 6:21 AM Read more >

You can use your home or car as collateral to get a credit card. Should you?

Secured credit cards are a credit-building solution for people with bad or limited credit. Approval for a secured credit card is largely based on one’s ability to put up the cash deposit, usually $200-$300, which becomes the card’s credit limit.

Dec 20, 2023 5:01 AM Read more >

Edmunds testers seek out the fastest charging electric vehicles

How much range an electric vehicle has is a primary consideration for many EV shoppers in determining which one they should purchase. But nearly as important is how quickly an EV can charge at a public fast-charging station.

Dec 20, 2023 4:53 AM Read more >

Filmmakers call on Iranian authorities to drop charges against 2 movie directors

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Filmmakers and movie festival organizers from around the world have called on Iranian authorities to drop all charges against two Iranian film directors and lift their travel ban.

Dec 20, 2023 1:30 AM Read more >

America's animal shelters are overcrowded with pets from families facing economic and housing woes

MENANDS, N.Y. (AP) — Kaine is a big, buoyant dog looking for a home. But lately, he's spending a lot of time at the office. Animal shelters around the U.S.

Dec 19, 2023 11:11 PM Read more >

Thailand’s LGBTQ+ community hopeful as marriage equality bill is set to be discussed in Parliament

BANGKOK (AP) — Naphat Krutthai and Rasithaya Jindasri have been in a committed relationship for eight years, but only now can they consider getting married.

Dec 19, 2023 9:44 PM Read more >

Immigration fuels uptick in US population growth

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The number of immigrants to the U.S. jumped to the highest level in two decades this year, driving the nation’s overall population growth, according to estimates released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Dec 19, 2023 7:16 PM Read more >

Guess Who members seek to dismiss lawsuit from Cummings and Bachman

A lawsuit filed by Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings against two of their former bandmates in the Guess Who is being called "a complete farce" by the musicians who are seeking to see it dismissed.

Dec 19, 2023 3:41 PM Read more >

Ex-gang leader seeking release from Las Vegas jail ahead of trial in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former Los Angeles-area gang leader charged with murder in the killing of hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas is deriding the case against him as the product of speculation and second-hand testimony as he asks a judge to p

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