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San Quentin project’s $360 million price tag should be slashed, governor’s advisory group says
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — An advisory council hand-picked by California Gov. Gavin Newsom recommended Friday…
US employers add a surprisingly strong 216,000 jobs in a sign of continued economic strength
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s employers added a robust 216,000 jobs last month, the latest…
Global food prices declined from record highs in 2022, the UN says. Except for these two staples
ROME (AP) — Global prices for food commodities like grain and vegetable oil fell last…
A desperate family in Gaza clings to a routine for survival
MUWASI, Gaza Strip (AP) — Stranded in a corner of southern Gaza, members of the…
Europe’s inflation is up after months of decline. It could mean a longer wait for interest rate cuts
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation plaguing Europe rose to 2.9% in December, rebounding after seven…
Baltimore celebrates historic 20% drop in homicides even as gun violence remains high
BALTIMORE (AP) — Long plagued by rampant gun violence, Baltimore recorded less than 300 homicides…
Medical negligence caused death of former Texas US Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, attorney says
DALLAS (AP) — The family of former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson said Thursday that…
Maui’s mayor says Lahaina debris site will be used temporarily until a permanent spot is found
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — The mayor of the Hawaiian island of Maui said Thursday that…
Sudan paramilitary leader says he’s committed to cease-fire, but no progress on proposed peace talks
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Sudanese paramilitary leader Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo said Thursday…
Israeli defense minister lays out vision for next steps of Gaza war ahead of Blinken visit
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s defense minister on Thursday laid out his vision for…
New Mexico governor proposes 10% spending increase amid windfall from oil production
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s governor is proposing a nearly 10% general fund…
UC Berkeley walls off People’s Park as it waits for court decision on student housing project
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Police officers in riot gear removed activists from Berkeley’s People’s Park…
Flooding at Boston hospital disrupts IVF services for 200 patients, leaving some devastated
MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) — Flooding from a burst water main at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s…
Crib videos offer clue to mysterious child deaths, showing seizures sometimes play a role
The last bedtime of 17-month-old Hayden Fell’s life was heartbreakingly normal. Crib video shows the…
Terminally ill Connecticut woman ends her life on her own terms, in Vermont
MARSHFIELD, Vt. – A Connecticut woman who pushed for expanded access to Vermont’s law that…
Kentucky governor backs longer list of conditions eligible for treatment under medical marijuana law
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Access to medical marijuana in Kentucky should expand to include a…
Eli Lilly starts website to connect patients with new obesity treatment, Zepbound, other drugs
Eli Lilly has launched a unique website to connect U.S. patients seeking obesity treatment to…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Dec. 29 The Washington Post…
Health Canada approves RSV vaccine for use in pregnancy to immunize infants
Health Canada has approved a vaccine to protect both infants and older adults from respiratory…
New York governor pushes for paid medical leave during pregnancy
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Pregnant people in New York would have 40 hours of paid…
NBA fines Nets $100,000 for violating participation policy by resting 4 players
The NBA fined the Brooklyn Nets $100,000 on Thursday, marking the first time a team…
Striking doctors in England say hospitals haven’t shown an urgent need for them to return to work
LONDON (AP) — The longest scheduled strike in the history of Britain’s state-funded National Health…
Flames’ Kylington nearing return to action after lengthy absence for personal reasons
CALGARY – Defenceman Oliver Kylington has taken a step closer to rejoining the Calgary Flames.…
Islamic State group claims responsibility for Iran suicide bombings killing at least 84 people
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Thursday for two…