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A rare New Zealand snail is filmed for the first time laying an egg from its neck
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been ...
Man found unresponsive near San Antonio car wash dies
A man was found unresponsive near a Northwest Side car wash has died, San Antonio police said. The Bexar County Medical ...
What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope
VATICAN CITY (AP) — One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican's medieval walls for the start of a conclave starting Wednesday to elect a successor to Pope ...
Cardinals to begin the solemn and secret voting ritual to elect a new pope
VATICAN CITY (AP) — With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday begin the secretive, centuries-old ritual to elect a successor to Pope ...
Israeli drone strike in Lebanese port city kills Hamas member
BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli drone strike on a car in southern Lebanon killed one person early Wednesday, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported. Security officials at the scene told The ...
Russia to host leaders of China and Brazil for the 80th anniversary of its World War II victory
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is set to host the leaders of China, Brazil and other heads of states for festivities on ...
Utah judge to decide if convicted killer with dementia can be executed
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Attorneys for a Utah man who has been on death row for 37 years are due before a state judge Wednesday as they seek to spare the convicted murderer from execution because he has ...
Lawmakers seek to rein in citizen ballot initiatives with new requirements for petitions
Most of the new restrictions come from Republican lawmakers in states where petitions have been used to place abortion rights, marijuana legalization and other progressive initiatives on the ballot.
Most travelers must have a REAL ID now to fly within the US
State government offices that issue driver's licenses and state IDs have seen a significant increase in demand for REAL ID and some have extended their office hours to meet the demand. Some officials ...
America's legal system is confusing. Here are some of the common terms used in the Trump lawsuits
It may feel like you have to attend law school to understand the American legal system. However, that is not the case. We broke down some of the most common legal terms used in the lawsuits ...
Federal Reserve to face tough balancing act between fighting inflation and lifting growth
The duties, Powell acknowledged, could both slow growth and lift prices, which puts the Fed in a tough spot. It would usually cut rates to boost growth and hiring, while it would raise them to cool ...