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Ghana man hugs 1,123 trees in an hour for world record

Odd News // 14 hours ago

Ghana man hugs 1,123 trees in an hour for world record

A Ghana man studying forestry in Alabama set a world record for most trees hugged in an hour when he hugged 1,123 trees at Tuskegee National Forest.

Maryland woman wins $50,000 after boyfriend urges her to buy lottery ticket

Odd News // 1 day ago

Maryland woman wins $50,000 after boyfriend urges her to buy lottery ticket

Nigerian woman interviews 90 people in 55 hours for world record

Odd News // 1 day ago

Nigerian woman interviews 90 people in 55 hours for world record

Reports: Israel attacks military base in central Iran

World News // 1 week ago

Reports: Israel attacks military base in central Iran

After Senate dodges gov't shutdown, Biden signs $1.2T funding bill into law

U.S. News // 1 month ago

After Senate dodges gov't shutdown, Biden signs $1.2T funding bill into law

President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2 trillion government funding package to keep the lights on in Washington, hours after the Senate passed the measure in an early morning session.

Customs officials warn about risks of popular Easter egg tradition on Southwest border

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Customs officials warn about risks of popular Easter egg tradition on Southwest border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials on Tuesday warned Easter celebrants about restrictions on cascarones, a popular part of holiday celebrations in Mexico and the U.S. Southwest.

Google celebrates Persian New Year Nowruz with a Doodle

World News // 1 month ago

Google celebrates Persian New Year Nowruz with a Doodle

Google is celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with a colorful Doodle.

At White House, VP Kamala Harris to talk immigration strategy with Guatemalan president

U.S. News // 1 month ago

At White House, VP Kamala Harris to talk immigration strategy with Guatemalan president

Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with Guatemala's President Bernardo Arevalo at the White House later this month to discuss economic opportunities and immigration challenges.

First matchups set as 68 college men's basketball teams vie to be No. 1

Sports News // 1 month ago

First matchups set as 68 college men's basketball teams vie to be No. 1

The selections have been made, and 68 men's teams will compete for the NCAA National Championship, starting with four squads competing Tuesday and Wednesday in Dayton, Ohio.

Gallup: LGBTQ+ identification in U.S. rises to 7.6%

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Gallup: LGBTQ+ identification in U.S. rises to 7.6%

A Gallup survey released Wednesday shows 7.6% of U.S. adults now identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or other sexual orientations beside heterosexual.

Full text: President Joe Biden's 2024 State of the Union address

Voices // 1 month ago

Full text: President Joe Biden's 2024 State of the Union address

President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address to Congress Thursday.

'Flash' star Grant Gustin, wife LA Thoma expecting second child

Entertainment News // 1 month ago

'Flash' star Grant Gustin, wife LA Thoma expecting second child

"The Flash" star Grant Gustin and wife, LA Thoma, are expecting their second baby together.

Dave Grohl, Martin Short join Love Rocks NYC lineup

Music // 1 month ago

Dave Grohl, Martin Short join Love Rocks NYC lineup

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl and "Only Murders in the Building" star Martin Short joined the line up for the 8th annual Love Rocks NYC event.

Carlos Vives to be presented with the ASCAP Founders Award

Music // 1 month ago

Carlos Vives to be presented with the ASCAP Founders Award

Colombian singer and songwriter Carlos Vives will be presented with the ASCAP Founders Award in Miami on April 2 at El Premio ASCAP.

Pixies announce exit of bassist Paz Lechantin

Music // 1 month ago

Pixies announce exit of bassist Paz Lechantin

The Pixies announced Monday that bassist Paz Lechantin will be leaving the band.

National Guard helicopter crash kills 2 in Mississippi

U.S. News // 2 months ago

National Guard helicopter crash kills 2 in Mississippi

A Mississippi National Guard helicopter crashed Friday afternoon in the northeast part of the state, according to multiple reports.

Famous birthdays for Feb. 22: Jeri Ryan, Rachel Dratch

Entertainment News // 2 months ago

Famous birthdays for Feb. 22: Jeri Ryan, Rachel Dratch

Actor Jeri Ryan turns 56 and actor Rachel Dratch turns 57, among the famous birthdays for Feb. 22.

Assange extradition: U.S. argues WikiLeaks documents endangered subjects

World News // 2 months ago

Assange extradition: U.S. argues WikiLeaks documents endangered subjects

A British court will decide the fate of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange after closing arguments were made in his two-day extradition trial Thursday.

Google's Valentine's Day Doodle matches players to chemical element avatars

Entertainment News // 2 months ago

Google's Valentine's Day Doodle matches players to chemical element avatars

Google's Doodle Wednesday is celebrating Valentine's Day with a scientific game.

Michigan man wins $200,000 Powerball prize with kids' birthdays

Odd News // 3 months ago

Michigan man wins $200,000 Powerball prize with kids' birthdays

A Michigan man won $200,000 with a Powerball ticket featuring his kids' birthdays.

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