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April 29, 2024

Solomon Islands pro-Beijing prime minister will not retain position following general elections

Solomon Islands pro-Bejing Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare will not remain head of the South Pacific island nation’s government following general elections.

April 29, 2024

Thailand's foreign minister abruptly resigns over dissatisfaction with Cabinet reshuffle

Thailand's foreign minister, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nugara, has resigned after being removed as one of the country's deputy prime ministers in a Cabinet reshuffle.

April 28, 2024

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein among 100 arrested protesting at Washington University

Green Party 2024 presidential candidate Jill Stein advertised her arrest at a campus protest on social media Saturday, sharing video of the incident.

April 28, 2024

On this day in history, April 28, 1967, Muhammad Ali refuses to serve military at height of Vietnam War

Heavyweight boxing champ Muhammad Ali refused to join the United States military at the height of the Vietnam War on this day in history, April 28, 1967.

April 27, 2024

Put down your phone: How selfies and videos are ruining gym etiquette and invading privacy

Fitness centers and workout studios are starting to establish policies that prohibit shooting phone videos to protect people's privacy.

April 27, 2024

'Vampire facials' at unlicensed spa likely resulted in HIV infections: CDC

Three women likely contracted HIV after receiving so-called "vampire facials" making them the first known cases of the virus being transmitted during a a cosmetic injection procedure.

April 27, 2024

Seaside city resisting state Dems' attempt to force it into 'submission' over voter ID law

California officials are suing Huntington Beach for its voter ID law in what the city's conservative mayor says is "government overreach" by Sacramento.

April 26, 2024

Kansas won't have legal medical pot or expand Medicaid for at least another year

Before the Kansas Legislature's scheduled adjournment for the year, Republican state senators blocked efforts to force debates on expanding Medicaid programs and the medical use of marijuana.

April 26, 2024

Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports in wake of Lewiston shootings

Maine's Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signed a suite of gun safety legislation into law, after the deadliest mass shooting in the state's history left 18 people dead and 13 people injured.

April 26, 2024

Ex-MLB star running for Senate goes to bat for plan to cut federal cash for schools allowing unrest

Ex-MLB star and GOP Senate candidate Steve Garvey vows to hold Ivy League schools accountable for failing to protect Jewish students, threatening cuts to federal funding if elected.