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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo apologized for making people feel uncomfortable, but said he would not resign and urged people to wait for the attorney general’s investigation before forming opinions. (Image credit: Office of the NY Governor via AP)

Yemen’s Iran-backed rebels Wednesday warned that the U.S. sanctions imposed the previous day on two of their military leaders would only prolong the conflict in the impoverished Arab country.

Tremor of 6.0-magnitude hits central city of Larissa; one man injured by falling debris; army sets up tents for locals; series of aftershocks keeps residents alert

Because time marches to its own backbeat, many riot grrrls are now riot moms, raising new generations of kids who have to invent their own rebellion. In Moxie—directed by Amy Poehler, who’s also one of the film’s stars—Vivian (Hadley Robinson),

The decision dealt an embarrassing blow to the Israeli government, which had conducted an aggressive public relations campaign to block the investigation.

The decision dealt an embarrassing blow to the Israeli government, which had conducted an aggressive public relations campaign to block the investigation.

President Joe Biden slams governors for lifting mask mandates, calls it ‘Neanderthal thinking’  CNBC Texas governor lifts mask mandate and allows businesses to open at 100% capacity, despite health officials’ warnings  CNN Newsom blasts Abbott for removing Texas mask mandate: ‘Absolutely reckless’  Fox

Buoyed by a surge in vaccine shipments, states and cities are rapidly expanding eligibility for COVID-19 shots to teachers, 55-and-over Americans and other groups as the U.S. races to beat back the virus and reopen businesses and schools.

Kim Ng took her seat on the chartered jet. As assistant general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, she was joining the team on a road trip in 2008. Soon the Dodgers players started filing onto the plane, and a