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Ashley Strickland, CNN Before composer Ludwig van Beethoven died on March 27, 1827, it was his wish that his ailments be studied and shared so “as far as possible at least the world will be reconciled to me after my death.” Now, researchers have taken steps to partially honor that request by analyzing Beethoven’s DNA
Continue ReadingBy Shawna Mizelle and Devon M. Sayers, CNN Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday signed a bill into law that bars transgender people from using school restrooms that do not align with the sex listed on their birth certificate, the latest in a series of GOP-led legislative efforts to restrict LGBTQ rights in schools.
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By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A report says 26% of the world’s population doesn’t have access to safe drinking water and 46% lacks access to basic sanitation. The U.N. World Water Development Report 2023 came Tuesday on the eve of the first major U.N. conference on water in over 45
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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point despite concerns that higher borrowing rates could worsen the turmoil that has gripped the banking system. At a news conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell sought to
Continue Reading By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point despite concerns that higher borrowing rates could worsen the turmoil that has gripped the banking system. “The U.S. banking system is sound and resilient,” the Fed
Continue Reading By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Two school administrators were shot on Wednesday morning at a Denver high school after a handgun was found on a student subjected to daily searches, authorities said. The male, juvenile suspect remained at large and the gun was not immediately recovered following the shooting at East High
Continue Reading By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has long championed its musical and creative communities, but some musicians and artists feel threatened by its new laws targeting trans youth and drag performances. Grammy-winning artists took to stages this week, alongside drag performers and trans and queer singer-songwriters, to raise money
Continue ReadingBy Leo Stallworth Click here for updates on this story COMPTON, California (KABC) — A $20,000 reward has been issued by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter who killed Richard Jefferson Sr., the father of former basketball player and NBA analyst Richard Jefferson, on
Continue Reading By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are veering between gains and losses and Treasury yields are falling after the Federal Reserve announced its latest increase to interest rates in its campaign to drive down inflation. The move was exactly in line with Wall Street’s expectations. The S&P 500 was 0.2%
Continue Reading By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are veering between gains and losses and Treasury yields are falling after the Federal Reserve announced its latest increase to interest rates in its campaign to drive down inflation. The move was exactly in line with Wall Street’s expectations. The S&P 500 was 0.2%
Continue Reading By MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The Red Cross says the number of internally displaced people in Colombia increased significantly last year as several armed groups fought for control of rural pockets of the country. In its annual assessment of humanitarian challenges in the South American country, the organization says that while
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story SAN FERNANDO, California (KABC) — New surveillance video captured a disturbing attack on a 69-year-old man outside a grocery store in San Fernando. The hard-to-watch video shows a man robbed and beaten as he tries to enter Ziggy’s Market. Police have identified the suspect as
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CNN, KCNC, KUSA By Aya Elamroussi, Dakin Andone and Andy Rose, CNN One day after two faculty members were shot and wounded by a student at a Denver high school, the local school board voted unanimously to temporarily suspend its nearly two-year-old ban on armed guards and police officers in its schools. “Based on the
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By DEEPA BHARATH Associated Press California may become the first state in the nation to outlaw caste-based bias, a safeguard people of South Asian descent say is necessary to protect them from discrimination in housing, education and the tech sector where they hold key roles. State Sen. Aisha Wahab, the first Muslim and Afghan American
Continue ReadingBy Amy Woodyatt, CNN Most of us are familiar with road rage — aggressive driving that’s caused by stress or anger behind the wheel. But the honking of horns and revving of engines doesn’t just affect those in the vehicle — it can also raise the blood pressure of people living near the road. Previous
Continue ReadingCNN By Nicole Goodkind, CNN The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday as it attempts to fight stubbornly high inflation while addressing risks to financial stability. Investors and economists had widely anticipated the quarter-point increase despite the meltdown in the banking sector. Still, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and policymakers
Continue ReadingBy Nicole Goodkind, CNN The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday as it attempts to fight stubbornly high inflation while addressing risks to financial stability. Investors and economists had widely anticipated the quarter-point increase despite the meltdown in the banking sector. Still, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and policymakers entered
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN Aaron Sorkin has revealed he experienced a medical emergency last fall. The Oscar-winning writer of “The Social Network” had a stroke in November while writing his first Broadway musical, “Camelot,” he told The New York Times. Sorkin said his high blood pressure caused the stroke, with his doctor telling him “you’re
Continue ReadingXiaofei Xu, CNN Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs, is to be forced to limit the number of international flights and passengers it handles under the Dutch government’s plans to cut carbon emissions — a move that has triggered airline concerns. Dutch officials announced on March 17 that it would impose restrictions
Continue ReadingBy Dani Masten Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — Security video from homeowners showed the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department knocking on doors last Thursday. One property owner said he was confused and surprised when officers returned a second time. “Metro hit this house twice last Thursday,” said homeowner Louis
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