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A proposed amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: ‘abortion’
ALBANY, N.Y. — A proposed amendment to New York’s constitution meant to protect abortion access is a crucial part of ...
US surgeon general was warned by his mom to avoid politics, but he jumped into the fray anyway
MIAMI — The dated gold and silver trophies packed in the china cabinet of Dr. Vivek Murthy’s childhood home still ...
Disney thrills fans at D23 with ‘Incredibles 3’ announcement, footage from ‘Moana 2’
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Disney teased upcoming its movies and television series including “Moana 2” in a rousing showcase featuring sneak ...
Tragedy prevented by foiling apparent plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Austria, official says
VIENNA — Following the cancellation of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over an apparent attack plot, Austria’s Interior Minister ...
UN health agency convening experts to determine if the mpox outbreak in Africa is a global emergency
GENEVA — The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday he will convene an expert group to determine if ...
Latest on Seine River water quality concerns as more Olympians are set to compete
PARIS — At the Paris Olympics, whether the water quality in the Seine River is safe enough to host some ...
Terrell Davis says United banned him after flight incident. Airline says it was already rescinded
DENVER — Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis posted an email from United Airlines Tuesday saying he was banned ...
Spirit Airlines is going upscale. In a break from its history, it will offer fares with extra perks
Spirit Airlines is moving farther away from its history as a fee-happy budget airline and will start selling tickets that ...
A greener getaway? Danish capital tests climate reward scheme for tourists
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Tourists visiting Copenhagen this summer are encouraged to participate in unusual kinds of vacation fun, including plucking ...
Olympic triathletes swim in Seine River after days of concerns about water quality
PARIS — Olympic triathletes dove into the Seine River on Wednesday after organizers declared the water in Paris safe for ...