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Ralph Nader’s quirky new venture

At age 88, Ralph Nader believes his neighbors in northwest Connecticut are tired of electronics and miss the feel of holding a newspaper to read about their town. So at a time that local newspapers are dying at an alarming rate, the longtime activist is helping give birth to one…. Read More

The 14 deadliest quakes of the 21st century

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing thousands of people in the two countries. The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers working in cold and snow look for trapped people in the rubble of toppled buildings. Here are some of the world’s deadliest earthquakes… Read More

Customs agents discover dolphin skull at Detroit airport

Customs agents say they discovered a dolphin skull in luggage left at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Friday that agents found the skull last week when they conducted a routine x-ray scan of the luggage, which had been inadvertently separated from owners during transit…. Read More

Arrest made after yacht was stolen in ‘Goonies’ incident

A stolen yacht. A dramatic Coast Guard rescue. A dead fish. And the famed home featured in the classic 1985 film “The Goonies.” Combined, Oregon police called it a series of “really odd” events along the Pacific Northwest coast spanning 48 hours that concluded Friday night with the arrest of… Read More

Joe Biden’s five State of the Union lies

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden will deliver his second State of the Union address. Biden reportedly began rehearsing his speech weeks ago, ordering his aides to use proper notation on the draft (No acronyms!) Sure enough, Biden has offered hints about the points of his speech… and critics already know… Read More

Trade group predicts 1 in 5 adults will bet on Super Bowl

A record 50.4 million American adults plan to bet on this year’s Super Bowl, wagering a total of $16 billion, the gambling industry’s national trade group predicted Tuesday. The American Gaming Association forecasts that 1 in 5 American adults will place a bet on Sunday’s NFL championship game between the… Read More

Salman Rushdie gives first interview since last year’s stabbing

Months after being stabbed repeatedly as he prepared to give a lecture, Salman Rushdie is blind in his right eye, struggles to write and, at times, has “frightening” nightmares. But, he said during his first interview since the attack, he still has a feeling of gratitude. Sponsored: Doctor Warns About… Read More

Toxic chemicals released from derailed train in Ohio

Crews released toxic chemicals into the air from five derailed tanker cars that were in danger of exploding Monday and began burning it after warning residents near the Ohio-Pennsylvania state line to leave immediately or face the possibility of death. Flames and black smoke billowed high into the sky from… Read More

Arrest made, but motive unknown in Dallas Zoo monkey theft

The arrest of a 24-year-old man accused of taking two monkeys from the Dallas Zoo has shed some light on a mysterious string of events there as police said Friday that they’ve also linked him to the escape of a small leopard and a gash in the fence of another… Read More