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Time runs out for assisted dying bill for England and Wales
LONDON (AP) — A proposed bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives failed Friday as parliamentary time ran out following an effective filibuster by unelected lawmakers in the revising chamber that blocked the will of elected members.Though the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was passed by the House of Commons last June, the House of Lords talked it out since then, stoking widespread criticism that it had overstepped the mark.
Proponents of what has been termed “ assisted dying ” — sometimes referred to as... Read More
Wildfire that has destroyed nearly 90 homes in Georgia threatens more evacuations
NAHUNTA, Ga. (AP) — A wildfire that has charred dozens of homes in southeast Georgia could force more evacuations at a moment's notice, officials warned Friday as fire crews helped residents hose down properties in areas threatened by the growing blaze.The fire burning in rural Brantley County has spread across more than 8 square miles (20 square kilometers) since it ignited Monday, fanned by gusty winds into pine woods that are dry as tinder. Nearly 90 homes have been destroyed, some with scorched husks of abandoned cars nearby, among blackened tree trunks and heat-blistered... Read More
What's all the buzz about? Melania Trump is growing the White House honey program with a new beehive
WASHINGTON (AP) — What's all the buzz about?Melania Trump on Friday announced that she is expanding the White House honey program by adding a beehive in the shape of the White House to two other beehives that have been on the south grounds since 2009.
The existing hives can swell to about 70,000 bees during peak summer months and produce 200 pounds to 225 pounds (91 to 102 kilograms) of honey in a year, the White House said. The new hive could increase honey production by about 30 pounds (13.6 kilograms), according to the White House.
The White House uses... Read More
Intel leads Wall Street toward a record following a blowout profit report, while oil prices swing
NEW YORK (AP) — A surge for Intel following a blowout profit report is leading technology stocks higher Friday, while oil prices keep swinging in the wait for what’s next with the Iran war.The S&P 500 added 0.5% and rose above its all-time high set on Wednesday, even though the majority of stocks within the index fell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 197 points, or 0.4%, as of 11:15 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 1.1% higher.
Intel led the way and is potentially heading for its best day since 1987. It jumped 23.9% after reporting much... Read More
Millwall fumes after anti-racism booklet shows its badge on a Ku Klux Klan robe
LONDON (AP) — An English soccer team's attempts to shake off its rowdy reputation have been damaged by, of all things, a children's anti-racism booklet.Millwall was blindsided by the educational pamphlet that featured the southeast London club’s badge edited onto an illustration of a Ku Klux Klan robe. The Westminster City Council has since apologized.
A British lawmaker told The Associated Press that the misuse of Millwall branding is an “insult,” and the team’s leading fan group said it was “outraged” at the portrayal.
The second-division... Read More
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- Prosecutors used rap lyrics to help send a man to death row in Texas. It's not an uncommon tactic
- Correspondents' Dinner's biggest moments involve laughs, cringing and high-stakes politics
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- Alcaraz won't defend his French Open title due to wrist injury
- Millwall fumes after anti-racism booklet shows its badge on a Ku Klux Klan robe
- Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for 2027, AP sources say
- Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help