FBI calls bomb threats that led to brief lockdowns and evacuations of some state capitols a hoax
Jan 04, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A bomb threat emailed to officials in several states early Wednesday briefly disrupted government affairs and prompted some state capitol evacuations, but no explosives were found and federal officials quickly dismissed the…
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Drive a Honda or Acura? Over 2.5 million cars are under recall due to fuel pump defect
Dec 22, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — Honda Motor's American arm is recalling more than 2.5 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a fuel pump defect that can increase risks of engine failure or stalling while driving.…
Apple to halt sales of its newest watches in US over patent dispute
Dec 20, 2023
CUPERTINO (AP) -- If two of the latest Apple Watches are on your holiday shopping list, don't dawdle for much longer because the devices won't be available to buy in the U.S. later this week…
Good news for late holiday shoppers: Retailers are improving their delivery speeds
Dec 19, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — Haven’t ordered any of your holiday gifts yet? Well, you might find solace in discovering some of America’s biggest retailers are working to increase their shipping speeds to please shoppers expecting faster and faster deliveries.…
Quaker Oats recalls granola products over concerns of salmonella contamination
Dec 18, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) — Quaker Oats on Friday recalled several of its granola products, including granola bars and cereals, saying the foods could be contaminated with salmonella. Salmonella infections can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach…
Trevor Noah will host the 2024 Grammy Awards for the fourth year in a row
Dec 15, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As the age-old adage goes, don't mess with success. The Grammy Awards aren't, bringing Trevor Noah back as host in 2024. Noah shared the news Wednesday night on his podcast “What Now? With…
Luke Combs helping a fan who almost owed him $250,000 for selling unauthorized merchandise
Dec 14, 2023
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Country singer Luke Combs is making amends to a disabled Florida woman who sells tumblers online after she was ordered to pay him $250,000 when she got snared in a crackdown…
Coming home, staying home: 'Apollo 13' and 'Home Alone' among 25 films picked for national registry
Dec 13, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Houston, we have a problem: Where's Kevin? Perhaps the ultimate coming-home movie, “Apollo 13,” and the ultimate staying-home one, “Home Alone,” are both being honored this year, selected for preservation in the National…
'Barbie' leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by 'Oppenheimer'
Dec 12, 2023
LOS ANGELES -- Greta Gerwig's “Barbie” dominated the Golden Globe Awards nominations with nine nods for the blockbuster film, including best picture musical or comedy as well as acting nominations for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and…
Asteroid will pass in front of bright star Betelgeuse to produce a rare eclipse visible to millions
Dec 08, 2023
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — One of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it to produce a one-of-a-kind eclipse. The rare and…