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21-man crew remains trapped on marooned ship in Baltimore
Used car prices fall again in April, down nearly 17% from pandemic highs
MSNBC's ratings rise creates headaches for NBC and its straight-news teams
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- PoliticsYahoo News
Biden and Trump agree to presidential debates in June, September — but with some big changes
Here’s what will be different this time — and why it matters.
4 min read - OpinionSalon
Republicans ready for a Trump loss
This time, Trump has the GOP bought in earlier on his Big Lie
7 min read - CelebrityBBC
King Charles hands over military role to William
The King carries out a symbolic handing over of the baton to his eldest son.
2 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
2024 election: Your guide to all the key primaries, debates and what happens next
Up next: Alaska and Wyoming, which are holding Democratic primaries on April 13, followed by Puerto Rico's Republican primary on April 21.
6 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
2024 election primaries: Biden, Trump delegate tracker and updated results
Visual presentation of the 2024 primary election schedule, results in each state and the latest delegate counts for each candidate.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Peak-time ScotRail fares scrapped for further three months
The scheme - which means fares are the same at all times of the day - has been running since last October.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Gaza war: Five Israeli soldiers killed 'by tank fire' in Jabalia
The reported friendly-fire incident in Jabalia is one of the deadliest since the war began.
1 min read - USBBC
Smoke warning to households after boatyard fire
The fire service said roads in the area near Penryn will be closed until further notice.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Patrols stepped up to reassure Jewish communities
Greater Manchester Police said it is taking proactive approaches to protecting the community.
2 min read - WorldBBC
'Big Weekend will help us show off our town'
The council says it is ready to show what Luton is capable of as festival construction begins.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Man arrested after disorder at Bristol pub
Police said several people suffered injuries after the disorder at The Rising Sun in Bristol.
1 min read - PoliticsBBC
The Oval Office meeting pivotal to New York's case against Trump
Michael Cohen testified he met Trump weeks into his presidency to talk about hush money.
4 min read - BusinessBBC
Don't panic, says stock market boss as firms leave UK
Many big firms are delisting in the UK but the London Stock Exchange’s chief says there is no need to panic.
5 min read - ScienceBBC
Pacific squid flashes its huge attack 'headlights'
Watch video of the super-fast Dana squid as it flashes its immense light-emitting organs.
3 min read - SportsBBC
I've fallen back in love with javelin - Arnold
Former Paralympic javelin champion Hollie Arnold says she has “fallen back in love” with the sport again.
4 min read - WorldBBC
Farmers want tougher action for dog attacks on sheep
Farmers have raised the concerns after at least 26 sheep were reportedly killed in attacks last year.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Residents want simpler recycling options - survey
The majority of respondents would prefer to use just two bins for collecting waste.
1 min read - BusinessBBC
Royal Mail owner poised to accept £3.5bn takeover bid
Royal Mail's owner IDS said it had received a revised proposal of 370p a share from a Czech billionaire.
4 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Neither Russia nor China wants the Ukraine war to end, but for different reasons
Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to make a sales pitch for a new natural gas pipeline to China.
4 min read - WorldBBC
AI and deepfakes blur reality in India elections
As deepfakes and AI-manipulated content circulate in India, experts worry about their implications.
6 min read - SportsBBC
Celtics beat Cavaliers to return to finals
The Boston Celtics reach their third straight Eastern Conference finals after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in their semi-final series.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Refugee 'so proud' to be town's first Hindu mayor
Elango Elavalakan says he chose Ipswich as his home town because the people were so friendly.
3 min read - WorldBBC
Mother of stab victim meets boy saved by bleed kit
Daniel Baird was stabbed in Digbeth in 2017, prompting his mum to campaign for bleed kits in the UK.
2 min read - BusinessBBC
Daytime testing of new Metro 'significant step'
It comes after work was carried out to resolve a problem with the newly-built trains.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Man told he is not British after 42 years in UK
Nelson Shardey now faces a 10-year wait for "settlement" and a bill running into thousands of pounds.
4 min read - WorldBBC
Keir Starmer makes pre-election pitch with six pledges
The Labour leader will set out the first steps he would take if elected prime minister.
3 min read - WorldBBC
Park will be built on site of former castle
It will have a playground, community gardens and a "heritage timeline" that will light up at night.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Town's Pride event gets £17k National Lottery cash
The grant will pay for the main stage, toilets, parking management and other aspects of the event.
2 min read - USKTLA articles
Family devastated after boy, 14, shot, killed at Southern California park
Investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are searching for a suspect who shot and killed a 14-year-old boy at a park in Lancaster earlier this week, leaving his family devastated. The shooting was reported just after 8:30 p.m. Monday at El Dorado Park in the 44500 block of 5th Street E. The […]
2 min read - USBBC
School bus passes face £100 price increase
A Kent Travel Saver (KTS) ticket will rise from £450 to £550 next term, affecting 14,000 students.
2 min read - SportsBBC
Sunil Chhetri: Indian football icon announces retirement from sport
Sunil Chhetri has said India's World Cup qualification match against Kuwait will be his last game.
2 min read - EntertainmentBBC
Castle features in new Bridgerton series
Grimsthorpe Castle near Bourne was transformed for filming.
2 min read - WorldBBC
'Crazy response' to friends mistaking hotel for Northern Lights
Purple illuminations in the sky turn out to be purple lights from a Premier Inn.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Worry as release of Wuhan blogger remains unclear
Zhang Zhan's condition is unclear several days after her scheduled release from jail.
4 min read - HealthBBC
Woman becoming resistant to antibiotics after UTIs
Sian Jones needs antibiotics almost every other month and they often no longer work for her.
4 min read - WorldBBC
Pylons plan has 'stolen my happiness'
A woman says a proposal to build a huge power line close to her home leaves her worried every day.
3 min read - USKTLA articles
Hidden camera discovered in public bathroom of Southern California chiropractic clinic
Clients at a chiropractic office are disturbed after a hidden camera was discovered inside a public bathroom. The camera was found at The Joint Chiropractic located on McBean Parkway in Valencia. “I kind of freaked out, like what is this?” said the worker who discovered the camera. “I took pictures and put it my pocket […]
2 min read - WorldBBC
Despair of 'losing battle' on repeat fly-tipping
A Burnley councillor says the anti-social behaviour is "unacceptable".
1 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Warren Buffett's company reveals its mystery bet is a nearly $7 billion stake in insurance giant Chubb
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway built a 6.4% stake in Chubb in under nine months, and also slashed its Apple bet by 13% last quarter.
2 min read - USKTLA articles
Burglar busts in through ceiling of Southern California gym
Surveillance cameras captured a man armed with a knife breaking into a local gym in the South Bay and Harbor region of Los Angeles. The break-in occurred early Wednesday morning at around 1 a.m. at Mindful Gainz on Anaheim Street and Broad Avenue. Footage of the incident shows the thief wearing a dark […]
2 min read - WorldBBC
Call to spread UK solar farms 'more evenly'
Councillors say the concentration of solar farms in one county is "industrialising the countryside".
2 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
Experts call out misguided ecotourism attempts and impacts on vulnerable shark populations: 'Just because you put the green label on something doesn't mean it really is'
"Real ecotourism requires enforcing standards and responsible behavior."
3 min read - CelebrityBBC
Mary Anning film to premiere at Lyme Regis Fossil Festival
Film director Sharon Sheehan began researching for the biopic in 2000 after a trip to Lyme Regis.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Charity appeal for 'unknown' off-grid properties
The charity says there may be dozens of people living without mains electricity who it can help.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Why charity shops are in fashion
Oxfam has just opened a big new charity shop in Holywood as demand continues to rise.
4 min read - WorldBBC
Chapel could become flats after long planning row
A developer wants to turn Delph Chapel in Saddleworth, Oldham, into "vibrant" apartments.
2 min read - WorldBBC
I will replace cycling and walking commissioner - mayor
The current post holder, Adam Tranter, recently announced his intention to stand down from the role.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Government defends tax plans after criticism
The Minister for Treasury and Resources said people would not be worse off under the new scheme.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Manifesto calls for new music venue in Jersey
People in the island's music industry are also asking for a "music strategy" to be set up.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Royal Berkshire NHS Trust: More than 800 attacks on staff in a year
A nurse tells how a patient tried to stab her at the Royal Berkshire Hospital during the pandemic.
2 min read