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June 4, 2024

Maryland agencies must submit a plan to help fight climate change, governor says

Under an executive order signed by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, state agencies will be required to submit a report by Nov. 1 showing how they will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

June 4, 2024

Service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in US military veterans, researchers say

Researchers say specially trained service dogs have helped ease symptoms of PTSD in U.S. military veterans; the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs runs a pilot program with service dogs.

June 4, 2024

Pennsylvania convict dies 12 days after compassionate release over medical issues

68-year-old second-degree murder convict Ezra Bozeman died over the weekend, less than two weeks after being granted compassionate release for his medical condition.

June 4, 2024

$3.5M settlement reached with family of Iowa State student who died in rowing accident

Officials agreed Tuesday to a $3.5 million payout for the family of Iowa State University student Yaakov Ben-David, who died over three years ago in a rowing accident.

June 4, 2024

Slovenia becomes latest European country to recognize a Palestinian state after a parliamentary vote

Following in the steps of several other European countries, Slovenia's parliament has voted in favor of recognizing a Palestinian state; no member voted against recognition.

June 4, 2024

Arizona man gets 15 years for setting woman's camper on fire

James Haynes, 48, of Prescott, Arizona, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for setting fire to a camper trailer owned by a woman with a protective order against him.

June 4, 2024

Kansas City police funding amendment to make August appearance on Missouri ballot

Missourians will vote in August on a proposed constitutional amendment that would require Kansas City to allocate more money toward policing.

June 4, 2024

Former protege sues The-Dream, accusing the hitmaking music producer of sexual assault

Grammy-winning writer and producer The-Dream has been accused of sexual assault and other abuse by former protege Chanaaz Mangroe, who performed under stage name Channii Monroe.

June 4, 2024

Modi claims victory in India's election but drop in support forces him to rely on coalition partners

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory for his alliance in the country's general election, although his party lost seats to an opposition that was stronger than expected.

June 4, 2024

Keith Urban, Doja Cat, Big Sean, Gwen Stefani and more to perform at iHeartRadio Music Festival

Doja Cat, Gwen Stefani, New Kids on the Block, Camila Cabello, Big Sean, Paramore and Hozier are among the performers this September at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas.