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Doctors combine a pig kidney transplant and a heart device in a bid to extend woman’s life

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NEW YORK (AP) — Doctors have transplanted a pig kidney into a New Jersey woman who was near death, part…

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Norfolk Southern’s earnings offer railroad chance to defend its strategy ahead of board vote

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Norfolk Southern’s first-quarter earnings report Wednesday gave the railroad the opportunity to publicly defend CEO Alan Shaw’s strategy again before…

Supreme Court will consider when doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will consider Wednesday when doctors can provide abortions during medical emergencies in states with…

Oil sprays from an ANA flight carrying 213 people as it lands in northern Japan; no one is injured

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TOKYO (AP) — Oil sprayed from an All Nippon Airways plane as it landed Wednesday at Shin Chitose airport in…

George Santos ends comeback bid for Congress after raising no money

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Former U.S. Rep. George Santos on Tuesday said he is dropping his longshot bid to return to Congress, months after he was expelled from the House while facing a slew of federal fraud charges.

The Biden administration is tweaking rules on airline fees and refunds, saying it’ll help consumers

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The Biden administration issued final rules Wednesday to clarify when airlines must pay refunds for a delayed flight and to better disclose fees for baggage or canceling a reservation.

IAEA team inspects treated radioactive water release from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant

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TOKYO (AP) — A team of experts from the U.N. nuclear agency inspected the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant…

ANÁLISIS | Petro se juega su mandato en las calles

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(CNN Español) — “Yo aquí no estaré más allá de agosto del 2026, pero el mandato popular me lleva a…

Military horses run loose in central London, injuring 4 people and causing havoc

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LONDON (AP) — Several military horses bolted during routine exercises near King Charles III’s main residence in London on Wednesday…

Stock market today: Wall Street edges higher as more earnings come in ahead of inflation data

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Wall Street pointed higher early Wednesday as investors pore over more corporate earnings data ahead of an important inflation update…

USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time

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The nation’s school meals will get a makeover under new nutrition standards that limit added sugars for the first time,…

Columbia University cites progress with Gaza war protesters following encampment arrests

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Columbia University said early Wednesday that it was making “important progress” with pro-Palestinian student protesters who set up a tent encampment and that it was extending a deadline to clear out, yet standoffs remained tense on the…

HomeTrust Bancshares: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — HomeTrust Bancshares Inc. (HTBI) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $15.1…

Biden tries to navigate the Israel-Hamas war protests roiling college campuses

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NEW YORK (AP) — Student protests over the war in Gaza have created a new and unpredictable challenge for President…

Ribbon Communications: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

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PLANO, Texas (AP) — PLANO, Texas (AP) — Ribbon Communications Inc. (RBBN) on Wednesday reported a loss of $30.4 million…

Norfolk Southern: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

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ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $53 million. The Atlanta-based…

Farmers National: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

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CANFIELD, Ohio (AP) — CANFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Farmers National Banc Corp. (FMNB) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $11.2…

Amphenol: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

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WALLINGFORD, Conn. (AP) — WALLINGFORD, Conn. (AP) — Amphenol Corp. (APH) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $548.7 million. The…

Auburn National: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

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AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn National Bancorporation Inc. (AUBN) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $1.4…

BOK Financial: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

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TULSA, Okla. (AP) — TULSA, Okla. (AP) — BOK Financial Corp. (BOKF) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $83.7…

Simmons First National: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

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PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit…

Publishing spinoff of ‘Wednesday’ has everything from tarot cards to ‘Woeful Waffles’

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NEW YORK (AP) — Penguin Random House is teaming with Amazon MGM Studios on a series of books based on…

A blast near a ship off Yemen may mark a new attack by Houthi rebels after a recent lull

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JERUSALEM (AP) — A ship near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait saw an explosion in the distance Wednesday, marking what…

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Iran’s Raisi inaugurates project in Sri Lanka, says West doesn’t monopolize knowledge, technology

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said his country has proven the West doesn’t have a monopoly…

A Russian Orthodox priest who took part in services for Navalny is suspended by the patriarch

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The patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Chuch has suspended a priest who participated in services for the late opposition leader…

More US aid will help Ukraine avoid defeat in its war with Russia. Winning is another matter

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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A big, new package of U.S. military aid will help Ukraine avoid defeat in its war…

The EU will probe whether China is unfairly denying companies access to its medical devices market

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BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union announced on Wednesday an investigation into whether China is using unfair methods to deprive…

Slovakia’s government approves controversial overhaul of public broadcasting

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BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s government on Wednesday approved a controversial overhaul of the country’s public radio and television services,…

Boeing posts a $355 million loss as the plane maker tries to dig out from under its latest crisis

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Boeing said Wednesday that it lost $355 million on falling revenue in the first quarter, another sign of the crisis…

‘I’m no longer a victim’: A survivor’s message during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

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The courage of crime survivors is applauded during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week every April. But it's also a week to recognize the work of those who advocate for crime victims.