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The great Easter basket question — to Peep or not Peep
Love them or hate them, those marshmallow Peeps that come in blindingly bright colors and an array of flavors are inescapable around the Easter holiday. Millions are made ...
Asian shares are mostly higher after Trump eases some of his tariffs on electronics, for now
Asian benchmarks mostly rose Tuesday, echoing a rally on Wall Street after President Donald Trump relaxed some of his tariffs, for now at least, and as stress from within the U.S.
Prosecutor says whether the Gaudreaus drank before they were killed while cycling isn’t relevant
Lawyers for the driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, are expected to argue in court Tuesday that the brothers contributed to the fatal crash by ...
Study finds more people are obtaining abortions but fewer are traveling to other states for it
Fewer people crossed state lines to obtain abortions in 2024 than a year earlier, a new survey has found. The Guttmacher Institute, a research organization that supports abortion rights, estimates ...
Core Democratic groups are preparing to be targeted by the Trump administration
As President Donald Trump pushes the historical boundaries of executive power, some of the Democratic Party’s core political institutions are preparing for the possibility ...
Officials work to uncover the motive for fire set at Pennsylvania governor’s residence
Investigators worked Tuesday to uncover the motive behind an arson fire over the weekend at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion, the latest act of political violence in ...
An international conference rallies aid for Sudan after 2 years of war, but peace is elusive
Diplomats and aid officials from around the world are meeting Tuesday in London to try to ease the suffering from the 2-year-old war in Sudan, a conflict that has killed tens of ...
Ouachita Parish 9-1-1 Communications District celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunications week
National Public Safety Telecommunications week is happening this week April 13th-19th. This week is dedicated to celebrating and thanking those that ...
Moratorium bill passes Arkansas legislature while still protecting Buffalo, Maumelle watersheds
A bill that had generated controversy for its potential impact on two Arkansas watersheds passed the House in amended form on Monday.
Medicaid assistance with Katie Meaux to take place on April 23rd
On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ferriday Library located at 1609 N. Third St., those needing help with Medicaid assistance will ...
It’s a boy! Phillies slugger Bryce Harper uses blue bat to signal creative baby gender reveal
Bryce Harper is set to take another swing at fatherhood — and he did it with a blue bat. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger used a blue bat in his first plate appearance of ...
In Legal Terms with Nicole Clinkscales to air on Mississippi Public Broadcasting Radio tomorrow
On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Columbus City Prosecutor and former Municipal Court Judge Nicole Clinkscales will air on Mississippi Public Broadcasting Radio at 10 ...