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More than 500 children have died in an outbreak that the world is virtually ignoring
10+ hour, 14+ min ago (1424+ words) Hantavirus and Ebola are making headlines. But another deadly outbreak is unfolding that's barely registered on the global scene. "We've been crying out loud about this from the beginning, but it has been a silent situation," says Hasina Rahman. "There…...
15 movies we can't wait to see this summer, from Spielberg to 'Spider-Man"
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (840+ words) It's Hollywood's blockbuster season, meaning something for everyone (and sometimes a couple of somethings " two Zendaya/Tom Holland epics, for instance). There'll be sequels, reboots, and remakes, action for days, romance for dates, animated comedy both classic and fresh, and…...
Tennessee judge dismisses federal human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garc'a
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (31+ words) A federal judge in Tennessee cleared Kilmar Abrego Garcia of all criminal charges. His case gained attention when the Trump administration wrongly deported him to a notorious prison in El Salvador....
NATO allies confused by Trump's unexpected move to deploy 5, 000 U. S. troops to Poland
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (19+ words) Some NATO allies say they are confused by President Trump's different statements on U. S. troop deployments to Europe....
Opinion: Remembering Barney Frank, trailblazing public servant
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (231+ words) "I'm a left-handed gay Jew," Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank told The New York Times Magazine in 1996. "I've never felt, automatically, a member of any majority." But he did win majorities " Frank served more than three decades in Congress and made…...
Coal mine gas explosion in China kills 82 people, state media say
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (165+ words) BEIJING " A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern province of Shanxi killed at least 82 people, state media reported Saturday and after dozens were said to be trapped underground. Official news agency Xinhua said the accident at Changzhi…...
Greece Police Chief placed on leave, deputy resigns amid review of State Police investigation
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (191+ words) Greece Police Chief Michael Wood has been placed on leave, town officials announced Friday evening. And Deputy Chief Naser Zenelovic has resigned. Zenelovic's resignation came as the town announced it was launching an investigation into allegations raised against him in…...
Gabbard resigns as national intelligence director citing husband's cancer diagnosis
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (500+ words) Tulsi Gabbard announced Friday that she is resigning as President Trump's director of national intelligence in order to support her husband who is battling a rare form of bone cancer. In a letter to Trump, Gabbard thanked the president for…...
Music as medicine: How the arts can heal
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (217+ words) "Musick has Charms to sooth a savage Breast, To soften Rocks, or bend a knotted Oak." (William Congreve) It is often said that music is healing, but what are some ways that this truism plays out in practice? Jon Batiste…...
New Seneca Park Zoo exhibit highlights conservation success stories
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (213+ words) A traveling outdoor sculpture exhibit highlighting the importance of conservation is making its world debut at Seneca Park Zoo this Memorial Day weekend. The immersive experience features 12 life-size and larger-than-life sculptures of animals that were brought back from the brink…...