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House Democrats propose crackdown on fake, AI-generated robocalls

US lawmakers say they’re fighting back against the rise of artificial intelligence-powered scams and fraud with new legislation to overhaul the nation’s robocall rules.

Thailand - Parachute fails - British BASE jumper falls to death from condominium

A British BASE jumper has died in Thailand after his parachute failed to open when he launched off an apartment building, local police told CNN.

King Charles discharged from hospital hours after Princess of Wales

Britain’s King Charles III has been discharged from a hospital in London after undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate.

Speaker Mike Johnson’s historically narrow majority shrinks further

House Speaker Mike Johnson is overseeing one of the smallest House majorities in history as Congress confronts upcoming battles over government funding and contentious fights over immigration and impeachment.

Monday - Hearing determines whether Alex Murdaugh should be granted new murder trial

A hearing to decide whether Alex Murdaugh should receive a new murder trial begins Monday, as his attorneys allege the court clerk for Colleton County, South Carolina, tampered with the jury that last year found him guilty of murdering his …

Rat poop, bug bits, mice hair: How many ‘unavoidable defects’ are in peanut butter/other foods?

Brace yourselves, America: Many of your favorite foods may contain bits and pieces of creatures that you probably didn’t know were there.

Biden risks deepening Middle East conflict; pressures for response to deadly troop attack

The deaths of three American troops in a drone attack Sunday has thrust the United States deeper into the Middle East conflict and lent fresh urgency to efforts at securing the release of hostages in Gaza in exchange for a …

Western North Carolina - Couple/truffle-hunting dogs fuse foodie culture with Appalachian terrain

Western North Carolina is known for its beautiful mountains and, in recent years, its growing food scene. One local couple is combining those to help shine a light on a unique, locally grown ingredient with an international reputation.

Cruise ship can carry nearly 10,000 people - read more about what sets Icon of Seas apart

There is nothing subtle about the world’s largest cruise ship.

Developers want to build America’s tallest skyscraper in unlikely city

A group of developers wants to construct what would be America’s tallest building in an unlikely place: Oklahoma City.

Biden seizes on tougher border measures; tries to fend off Trump attacks

President Joe Biden is embracing tougher border measures, including shutting down the US-Mexico border, marking a stark shift from his early days in office as he tries to fend off former President Donald Trump’s attacks on immigration policy ahead of …

Utah Legislature bans DEI programs at schools/in government

The Utah Legislature Friday joined the growing list of lawmakers across the nation acting to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Key senators give US power to clamp down on border crossings

Senate negotiators have agreed to empower the US to significantly restrict illegal migrant crossings at the southern border, according to sources familiar with the matter, a move aimed at ending the migrant surge that has overrun federal authorities over the …

Australia marks national day; results - patriotism/anger

“Australia Day is Dead!” Indigenous activist Gwenda Stanley chants into the loudspeaker, as a crowd of thousands breaks into applause.

Houthi missile attack results in oil tanker fire in Gulf of Aden

An oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden is on fire after a missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi militants, in the latest incident linked to the Iran-backed group in the key shipping route.