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Chicago children's doctor brings smiles to patients with cast art

Chicago children's doctor brings smiles to patients with cast art

"There are a lot of parts of what I do that can be scary for a kid," Dr. Felicity Fishman said, but the cast art can help put them at ease.

Deputy at Parkland shooting would have seen bodies if he opened door, officer testifies

Deputy at Parkland shooting would have seen bodies if he opened door, officer testifies

A former Florida sheriff's deputy who says he couldn't pinpoint the shooter during the Parkland high school massacre would have seen bodies if he opened a building's door instead of backing away, a police officer testified Tuesday at the deputy's trial.

Rescuers Ramp Up Efforts to Find Titan Craft Missing en Route to Titanic

Rescuers Ramp Up Efforts to Find Titan Craft Missing en Route to Titanic

Coast Guard and international crews redoubled their efforts to find the missing Titan watercraft, amid growing worries about how long the air supply would last deep underwater.

Jill Biden: Consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade 'go far beyond the right to choose'

Jill Biden: Consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade 'go far beyond the right to choose'

Jill Biden says the consequences for women of losing the constitutional right to an abortion “go far beyond the right to choose.

8 people charged in death of mentally ill Michigan prison inmate

8 people charged in death of mentally ill Michigan prison inmate

Eight people have been charged in the death of a Michigan prison inmate who lost 50 pounds over two weeks and died of dehydration while being restrained

Judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth

Judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth

Republican lawmakers in Arkansas enacted the ban in 2021, overriding a veto by former GOP Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

Utah judge rules city must allow public drag show

Utah judge rules city must allow public drag show

A conservative Utah city acted unconstitutionally by banning a family-friendly drag show from a public park and must allow it to proceed later this month, a federal judge has ruled.

Around the world

Cuban officials conclude Russia trip with agreements on oil, wheat, and renewed tourism

Cuban officials conclude Russia trip with agreements on oil, wheat, and renewed tourism

Cuba is reaffirming its alliance with Russia through a series of agreements considered key for the island nation, including on oil and fuel supply, the sale of wheat and the resumption of flights between both countries

Kyiv, Pentagon concede fight to oust Russia out of Ukraine won't be easy

Kyiv, Pentagon concede fight to oust Russia out of Ukraine won't be easy

Ukraine's widely touted counteroffensive against Russia, now in its third week, has produced heavy casualties on both sides and what military analysts say have been "small advances" for Ukraine on the battlefield.

Site Where Julius Caesar Was Killed Is Opened For Tourism

Site Where Julius Caesar Was Killed Is Opened For Tourism

The site where Caesar was assassinated by a group of senators in 44 B.C., nestled among four ancient temples, has been opened to the public for the first time in a century.

New firefighting planes sought across the warming planet are on their way, with a little delay

New firefighting planes sought across the warming planet are on their way, with a little delay

Production of a workhorse firefighting plane that is eagerly awaited in Europe to combat worsening mega-blazes fueled by climate change is running "a little bit" behind schedule, and the first will not be delivered before the fire season of 2027, manufacturer De Havilland Canada said Tuesday.

World Expo 2030 sees battling bids from cities in Saudi Arabia, Italy, South Korea

World Expo 2030 sees battling bids from cities in Saudi Arabia, Italy, South Korea

Cities in Saudi Arabia, Italy and South Korea are vying for the chance to host the 2030 World Expo, or world's fair

Taliban carry out 2nd known public execution since seizing power in Afghanistan

Taliban carry out 2nd known public execution since seizing power in Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have carried out what is believed to be the second confirmed public execution since the religious group took power in 2021

Taylor Swift announces new Eras Tour shows in Europe, Asia and Australia

Taylor Swift announces new Eras Tour shows in Europe, Asia and Australia

Swift's highly successful Eras Tour, originally just over 50 dates, has now expanded to more than 100, including shows next year in Japan, Singapore, Australia, France and the United Kingdom.

Technology

Intel to build $33-billion chip plant in Germany after government pledges to cover 1/3rd of cost

Intel to build $33-billion chip plant in Germany after government pledges to cover 1/3rd of cost

Intel and the German government have signed a deal that will see the U.S. company spend more than 30 billion euros ($32.

President Biden visits Bay Area, uses social media as cautionary tale to guide AI laws

President Biden visits Bay Area, uses social media as cautionary tale to guide AI laws

Worries that government and tech firms will move to slowly on the new generative AI have arisen as the cutting-edge technology makes lightning-fast inroads into many aspects of life and commerce.

Meghan Markle earned more than The Weeknd for just ‘12 hours work,’ ex-Spotify exec tells BBC

Meghan Markle earned more than The Weeknd for just ‘12 hours work,’ ex-Spotify exec tells BBC

Even though Markle only produced 12 hours of podcast content in 2 1/2 years, she possibly earned far more money than The Wknd for 'Blinding Lights,' the most streamed song in Spotify's history.

Read this before signing up for Amazon Clinic

Read this before signing up for Amazon Clinic

Looking for a cheaper way to get health care? An affordable option is Amazon Clinic, but can you trust it with your health information?

Alibaba’s Daniel Zhang Will Leave Top Post, Replaced by Joseph Tsai

Alibaba’s Daniel Zhang Will Leave Top Post, Replaced by Joseph Tsai

The Chinese tech giant says its top leader, Daniel Zhang, will make way for two long-serving executives: Joseph Tsai takes over as chairman and Eddie Yongming Wu becomes chief executive.

Under court deal, Binance can continue U.S. operations as it battles SEC fraud charges

Under court deal, Binance can continue U.S. operations as it battles SEC fraud charges

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Binance have reached an agreement in court that lets the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange continue to operate in the United States as it battles SEC fraud charges.

Can Meghan Markle shake ‘grifter’ label? Sidelining Harry’s ‘toxic dramas’ could help, experts say

Can Meghan Markle shake ‘grifter’ label? Sidelining Harry’s ‘toxic dramas’ could help, experts say

Signing a lucrative deal with Dior could also help Meghan Markle with a major rebranding effort, though the French fashion house has denied rumors that a deal is imminent.

Sports News

Peter Laviolette will give Rangers the culture shock they asked for

Peter Laviolette will give Rangers the culture shock they asked for

The Rangers are going to be challenged mentally and physically. They are going to be in for some motivational talks and some that might tear the paint off the locker room wall.

Ex-porn star's Twitter suspended after threats to release her sex tapes with Zion Williamson

Ex-porn star's Twitter suspended after threats to release her sex tapes with Zion Williamson

Former adult film actress Moriah Mills threatened to release sex tapes of herself and NBA star Zion Williamson on Twitter on Monday. Now, her account has been suspended.

Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman retains lead in MLB’s latest All-Star voting update

Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman retains lead in MLB’s latest All-Star voting update

With only a couple of days left in the first phase of All-Star fan voting, Orioles star Adley Rutschman remains the leading vote recipient among American League catchers.

Video shows Conor McGregor and rape accuser together at club after alleged sexual assault

Video shows Conor McGregor and rape accuser together at club after alleged sexual assault

New footage shows Conor McGregor and the woman who accused him of sexual assault hanging out together about half an hour after she says the incident took place. The alleged attack took place on June 9, after game 4 of the NBA finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat.

Column: Adbert Alzolay has emerged as the Chicago Cubs closer — even if no one wants to call him that

Column: Adbert Alzolay has emerged as the Chicago Cubs closer — even if no one wants to call him that

The look of the back end of the Chicago Cubs bullpen has changed dramatically. It now appears Adbert Alzolay has taken the closer’s role and run with it.

A TikToker is NBA draft eligible — and he's never played basketball in college or high school

A TikToker is NBA draft eligible — and he's never played basketball in college or high school

Basketball fan Jordan Haber found a loophole in the NBA's collective bargaining agreement. Now he's attending Thursday's draft as an eligible prospect.

Heat's Pat Riley anxious to win another ring as NBA draft looms: 'Another championship team, that’s my goal'

Heat's Pat Riley anxious to win another ring as NBA draft looms: 'Another championship team, that’s my goal'

The Heat had a memorable postseason run, and despite falling short in the Finals, team President Pat Riley is hopeful about the franchise's prospects going forward.

Politics News

For Biden, the Troubles of His Son Are Personal and Politically Painful

For Biden, the Troubles of His Son Are Personal and Politically Painful

Hunter Biden’s plea agreement put him in the cross-hairs of President Biden’s adversaries once again.

Column: The truth about our homelessness crisis: As Californians age, they are priced out

Column: The truth about our homelessness crisis: As Californians age, they are priced out

The largest study in decades of California's homelessness crisis finds that older seniors priced out of housing are now a substantive share of those living on the streets.

Blinken's visit to China fails to restart military-to-military talks

Blinken's visit to China fails to restart military-to-military talks

A key Biden administration goal for averting a future war with China through greater military-to-military exchanges went unmet as Chinese officials refused to reopen the communications channel during recent top-level talks in Beijing.

Booze, drugs, a pet snake and foreign dealings: Families can cause headaches for a White House

Booze, drugs, a pet snake and foreign dealings: Families can cause headaches for a White House

President Joe Biden's son Hunter is by no means the first presidential relative whose personal troubles have caused headaches for a White House

Border Patrol sets record with 29 terrorism suspects encountered in May

Border Patrol sets record with 29 terrorism suspects encountered in May

The Border Patrol reported encountering 29 terrorism suspects along the southern border in May, setting a new single-month record even as the government said the overall pace of illegal border crossings dipped.

Chris Christie says Trump is his own worst enemy in documents case, talks 2024 race

Chris Christie says Trump is "his own worst enemy" in documents case, talks 2024 race

Chris Christie, former New Jersey governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate, joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss former President Donald Trump's indictment on 37 federal counts and said it appears Trump admitted to obstruction of justice in an interview with Fox News' Bret Baier.

Judge to unseal identities of 3 people who backed Santos' $500K bond

Judge to unseal identities of 3 people who backed Santos' $500K bond

Santos' lawyers had argued the people who helped him post bond would likely have to withdraw from serving as his bond supporters if their names were released.