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Israel, Gaza militants in 2nd day of cross-border fighting

Published On: March 26, 2019 12:12 PM NPT By: Associated Press

JERUSALEM, March 26: Israeli aircraft bombed targets across the Gaza Strip and Gaza militants fired rockets into Israel early Tuesday, the second day of cross-border fighting that erupted in the last stretch of a closely contested race for Israeli prime minister between the long-serving incumbent and an ex-army chief.

Actor Michael Madsen accused of driving under the influence

Published On: March 26, 2019 09:45 AM NPT By: Associated Press

Police have arrested actor Michael Madsen after they say he was stopped while driving under the influence.

Larry Cohen, director of cult horror films, dies at 77

Published On: March 25, 2019 03:31 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Larry Cohen, the maverick B-movie director of cult horror films “It’s Alive” and “God Told Me To,” has died. He was 77.

New Zealand to probe role of spies, guns in mosque attacks

Published On: March 25, 2019 02:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

WELLINGTON, March 25: New Zealand will hold a top-level inquiry into the massacre of 50 people at two Christchurch mosques that will examine what roles guns, social media and spy agencies played preceding the attacks.

Justice sought for 4 Dutch journalists killed in El Salvador

Published On: March 25, 2019 11:30 AM NPT By: Associated Press

It was 1982, the height of the civil war in El Salvador. Four Dutch TV journalists had linked up with leftist rebels near the town of El Paraiso, which has an army base on its outskirts.

Gaza rocket strikes home in central Israel, 7 wounded

Published On: March 25, 2019 10:52 AM NPT By: Associated Press

KFAR SABA, March 25: An early morning rocket from the Gaza Strip struck a house in central Israel on Monday, wounding seven people, an Israeli rescue service said, in an attack that could set off another round of violence shortly before the Israeli election.

Poppy seed muffins with rich, full flavor - and less sugar

Published On: March 24, 2019 10:10 PM NPT By: Associated Press

We wanted to make poppy seed muffins with rich, full flavor; fluffy, tender interiors; and golden crusts. We were amazed to find that our go-to recipe had a whopping 22 grams of sugar per muffin, so we hoped that our new recipe would work with a sugar content of only 11 grams.

Military-backed party takes lead in Thai election

Published On: March 24, 2019 09:02 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BANGKOK, March 24: A military-backed party has taken the lead in Thailand’s first election since a 2014 coup, preliminary results showed Sunday, suggesting junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha could stay in power.

Shopping to reduce food waste is easy on the wallet too

Published On: March 24, 2019 08:26 PM NPT By: Associated Press

An expired date on an egg carton. Browning avocados. The Chinese takeout from last week. They’re all foods likely destined for the trash. If you’re hoping to reduce household food waste, experts say there are two key things to do: Eat what you have, and buy only what you need.

Adele and Jennifer Lawrence whoop it up at NYC gay bar

Published On: March 24, 2019 01:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

NEW YORK, March 24: Bar patrons in New York’s Greenwich Village were in the right place at the right time when Adele and Jennifer Lawrence showed up.

Helicopters rescue Norway cruise ship passengers amid storm

Published On: March 24, 2019 11:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press

HELSINKI, March 24: Rescue workers off Norway’s western coast rushed to evacuate 1,300 passengers and crew from a disabled cruise ship by helicopter on Saturday, winching them one-by-one to safety as heaving waves tossed the ship from side to side and high winds battered the operation.

Cable viewers digest Mueller news through Hannity, Maddow

Published On: March 23, 2019 06:03 PM NPT By: Associated Press

For Sean Hannity, the ‘witch hunt’ was finally over. Rachel Maddow considered it the start of something.

Special evaluations can help seniors cope with cancer care

Published On: March 23, 2019 12:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Before she could start breast cancer treatment, Nancy Simpson had to walk in a straight line, count backward from 20 and repeat a silly phrase.

DJ Khaled inspired by son before hosting Kids’ Choice Awards

Published On: March 23, 2019 08:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press

In the run-up to the Kids’ Choice Awards, host DJ Khaled is feeling plenty of support — from his son.

Astronauts take spacewalk to swap space station’s batteries

Published On: March 22, 2019 06:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

FLORIDA, March 22: Two American astronauts are taking a spacewalk to replace aging batteries on the International Space Station.

R Kelly defense emerges, including saying accusers are lying

Published On: March 22, 2019 06:23 PM NPT By: Associated Press

R. Kelly yelled through tears in a recent TV interview before an audience numbering in the millions, saying he’s in a fight for his life to disprove sexual abuse charges.

‘Thrones’ actress Emilia Clarke says she’s had 2 aneurysms

Published On: March 22, 2019 02:07 PM NPT By: Associated Press

“Game of Thrones” actress Emilia Clarke revealed Thursday that she has had two life-threatening aneurysms and two brain surgeries since the show began.

Daniels: ‘Pain and anger’ around ‘Empire’ in recent weeks

Published On: March 21, 2019 01:15 PM NPT By: Associated Press

‘Empire’ co-creator and executive producer Lee Daniels says the weeks since cast member Jussie Smollett was arrested and charged with fabricating a racist and homophobic attack has been “a freakin’ roller-coaster.”

After mosque attacks, NZealand quickly bans assault weapons

Published On: March 21, 2019 11:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press

CHRISTCHURCH, March 21: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced an immediate ban Thursday on semi-automatic and automatic weapons like the ones used in the attacks on two mosques in Christchurch that killed 50 worshippers.

Songs by Jay-Z, Lauper being added to Recording Registry

Published On: March 20, 2019 03:17 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Songs performed by Jay-Z, Cyndi Lauper and a Robert F. Kennedy speech are among 25 recordings being inducted to the National Recording Registry.