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1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending
AP Explains: 4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday
Saturday marks marijuana culture's high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states thank their customers with discounts.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Finding an apartment may be easier for California pet owners under new legislation
California pet owners struggling to find a rental that accepts their furry, four-legged family members could have an easier time leasing new housing under proposed state legislation that would ban blanket no-pets policies and prohibit landlords from charging additional fees for common companions like cats and dogs.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
Your morning coffee may be more than a half million years old
Using genes from coffee plants around the world, researchers built a family tree for the world's most popular type of coffee, known to scientists as Coffea arabica and to coffee lovers simply as "arabica."
5 days ago in Lifestyle
Are Americans feeling like they get enough sleep? Dream on, a new Gallup poll says
If you're feeling — YAWN — sleepy or tired while you read this and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you're not alone. A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could have more sleep, according to a new poll.
National
1 day ago in National
Jury selection could be nearing a close in Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York
A third panel of potential jurors will be questioned Friday in Donald Trump's hush money case, drawing jury selection a step closer to completion in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president.
1 day ago in National
12 students and teacher killed at Columbine to be remembered at 25th anniversary vigil
The 12 students and one teacher killed in the Columbine High School shooting will be remembered Friday in a vigil on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the tragedy.
1 day ago in National, Trending
12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Selection of alternates is ongoing
A jury of 12 people was seated Thursday in former President Donald Trump's history-making hush money trial, propelling the proceedings closer to opening statements and the start of weeks of dramatic testimony.
2 days ago in National
25 years after Columbine, trauma shadows survivors of the school shooting
Hours after she escaped the Columbine High School shooting, 14-year-old Missy Mendo slept between her parents in bed, still wearing the shoes she had on when she fled her math class. She wanted to be ready to run.
Sports
1 day ago in Sports
Defending champ Golden Knights to face top-seeded Stars in playoffs after 4-1 loss to Ducks
Frank Vatrano scored three goals and the Anaheim Ducks finished their season on a high note, defeating the playoff-bound Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 Thursday night.
1 day ago in Sports
NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will have a name starting with Utah
The NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will be known as Utah, at least initially, until a long-term name is determined.
2 days ago in Sports
NCAA allows transfers to be immediately eligible, no matter how many times they’ve switched schools
NCAA athletes will be immediately eligible to play no matter how many times they transfer — as long as they meet academic requirements — after the association fast-tracked legislation Wednesday to fall in line with a recent court order.
2 days ago in Sports
Dallas Stars clinch top seed in Western Conference by getting to overtime against Blues
Jason Robertson, coach Pete DeBoer and the Central Division champion Dallas Stars took a breath when the regular-season finale was tied at the end of regulation. Their fans had been cheering throughout those closing seconds.
Trending
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending
AP Explains: 4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday
Saturday marks marijuana culture's high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states thank their customers with discounts.
Iran fires at suspected Israeli attack drones near Isfahan air base and nuclear site
Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site early Friday morning near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones, which were suspected to be part of an Israeli attack in retaliation for Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on the country.
1 day ago in National, Trending
12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Selection of alternates is ongoing
A jury of 12 people was seated Thursday in former President Donald Trump's history-making hush money trial, propelling the proceedings closer to opening statements and the start of weeks of dramatic testimony.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games
Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose.
3 days ago in National, Trending
First 7 jurors are chosen for Trump’s hush money criminal trial; 11 more still needed
The first seven jurors for Donald Trump's hush money trial were seated Tuesday after lawyers grilled the jury pool about their social media posts, political views and personal lives to decide who can sit in fair judgment of the former president.
News
1 day ago in Music, Entertainment
After 40 nights of U2 at the Sphere, Phish’s Trey Anastasio talks about taking over
Over the 40 years since the band was formed at a Vermont college, Phish has amassed a reputation for its dedicated legion of fans and the dazzling light shows that accompany the improvisational jams.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Rap artist GloRilla has been charged with drunken driving in Georgia
The rap artist known as GloRilla has been charged with drunken driving in Georgia, jail records show.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
Dickie Betts, who died Thursday at age 80, really was born a ramblin' man. He left home at 16 to join the circus and became a renowned guitarist touring the world with the Allman Brothers Band.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Hugh Grant says he took ‘enormous sum’ to settle suit alleging illegal snooping by The Sun tabloid
Hugh Grant accepted "an enormous sum of money" to settle a lawsuit accusing The Sun tabloid of unlawfully tapping his phone, bugging his car and breaking into his home to snoop on him, the actor said Wednesday after the agreement was announced in court.
2 days ago in Entertainment
‘I was afraid for my life’ — Orlando Bloom puts himself in peril for new TV series
Orlando Bloom wanted to test himself for his latest adventure project. Not by eating something gross or visiting a new country. He wanted to risk death — with not one but three extreme sports.
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