Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 electionRead More
Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge, officials say
BALTIMORE (AP) — The cargo ship that lost power and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore underwent “routine engine maintenance” in port beforehand, the U.S.Read More
Ancient giant dolphin discovered in the Amazon
(CNN) — Picture a dolphin. Now imagine one that’s twice the size of a person. Around 16 million years ago, a dolphin giant cruised the depthsRead More
The world wastes more than 1 billion meals every single day, UN report finds
(CNN) — More than 1 billion meals are wasted across the world each day while nearly 800 million people go hungry, a new United Nations report has found.Read More
Spain’s siestas and late-nights lifestyle is making some people unhappy. Here’s why
(CNN) — The Spanish day is famously long. Lunch doesn’t start until two in the afternoon. Work often ends after seven in the evening and dinnerRead More
Why Costco’s hot dog is still $1.50 when everything has gotten so expensive
New York (CNN) — Inflation has touched nearly everything these last few years — even Trader Joe’s 19-cent bananas. But Costco is holding the line on itsRead More
Hunter Biden will seek to dismiss felony tax charges at Los Angeles hearing Wednesday
Los Angeles (CNN) — Attorneys for Hunter Biden and special counsel David Weiss are set for a courtroom showdown Wednesday over the future of his felonyRead More
China’s Xi meets American CEOs to boost confidence in world’s second largest economy
Hong Kong/Taipei (CNN) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping met more than a dozen US CEOs and academics on Wednesday as Beijing renewed efforts to woo backRead More
Appeals court keeps controversial Texas immigration law on hold
(CNN) — A controversial Texas law that allows state officials to arrest and detain people they suspect of entering the country illegally will remain blocked while legal challengesRead More
Sam Bankman-Fried faces sentencing this week. Here’s what to expect
New York (CNN) — Almost five months after he was found guilty of committing one of the largest white-collar crimes in history, Sam Bankman-Fried is set to returnRead More