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The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA Fandom usually means tracking your favorite team for years − so why are the Olympics so good at making us root for sports and athletes we tune out most of the time? Fandom usually means tracking your favorite team for years − so why are the Olympics so good at making us root for sports and athletes we tune out most of the time? What was the 'first American novel'? On this Independence Day, a look at what it started What was the 'first American novel'? On this Independence Day, a look at what it started
Science
Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says
Technology
China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says Even short trips to space can change an astronaut’s biology − a new set of studies offers the most comprehensive look at spaceflight health since NASA’s Twins Study Even short trips to space can change an astronaut’s biology − a new set of studies offers the most comprehensive look at spaceflight health since NASA’s Twins Study From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last? From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?
World
Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon Russian missiles and drones strike eastern Ukraine's Dnipro in a daylight attack that kills 5 Russian missiles and drones strike eastern Ukraine's Dnipro in a daylight attack that kills 5 Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
Sports
Coco Gauff reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon, says she not feeling pressure Coco Gauff reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon, says she not feeling pressure LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will play mixed doubles at Wimbledon Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will play mixed doubles at Wimbledon
Political
Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon The big bet on the UK election is not who will be prime minister The big bet on the UK election is not who will be prime minister
Health
Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Detroit’s legacy of housing inequity has caused long-term health impacts − these policies can help mitigate that harm Detroit’s legacy of housing inequity has caused long-term health impacts − these policies can help mitigate that harm Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer
Economy
Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Wave of summer travel expected over July Fourth holiday as hot inflation loosens grip Wave of summer travel expected over July Fourth holiday as hot inflation loosens grip US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week
Environment
Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Flirting with disaster: When endangered wild animals try to mate with domestic relatives, both wildlife and people lose Flirting with disaster: When endangered wild animals try to mate with domestic relatives, both wildlife and people lose Northern California wildfire spreads, with more hot weather expected. Thousands evacuate Northern California wildfire spreads, with more hot weather expected. Thousands evacuate
Education
One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics Why US schools need to shake up the way they teach physics Why US schools need to shake up the way they teach physics Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students
Entertainment
One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
Local
Live like an A-lister: LA's most chic & glamorous hotels Live like an A-lister: LA's most chic & glamorous hotels The streets of Los Angeles are glowing purple as Jacaranda trees bloom The streets of Los Angeles are glowing purple as Jacaranda trees bloom Indulge in Santa Barbara's top 15 dining destinations Indulge in Santa Barbara's top 15 dining destinations
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An English bulldog named Babydog makes a surprise appearance in a mural on West Virginia history

The English bulldog had never been featured prominently in West Virginia history, until now

June 30, 2024
An English bulldog named Babydog makes a surprise appearance in a mural on West Virginia history
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Communities across Appalachia band together for first-ever 13-state Narcan distribution event

An effort to destigmatize the use of overdose reversal drugs that started as a pilot in two West Virginia counties has expanded to all thirteen states in Appalachia this year

September 14, 2023
Communities across Appalachia band together for first-ever 13-state Narcan distribution event
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Appeals court takes up transgender health coverage case likely headed to Supreme Court

A federal appeals court is considering cases out of North Carolina and West Virginia that could have significant implications on whether individual states are required to cover health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance

September 21, 2023
Appeals court takes up transgender health coverage case likely headed to Supreme Court
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US miners' union head calls House Republican effort to block silica dust rule an 'attack' on workers

The head of the national mine workers’ union is condemning an effort by House Republicans to block enforcement of a long-awaited federal rule directed at curbing workers’ exposure to deadly rock dust

June 28, 2024
US miners' union head calls House Republican effort to block silica dust rule an 'attack' on workers
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How West Virginia's first transgender elected official is influencing local politics

Rosemary Ketchum became West Virginia's first openly transgender lawmaker when she was elected to the Wheeling City Council in 2020

May 10, 2024
How West Virginia's first transgender elected official is influencing local politics
Health|News|Political

West Virginia and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule

A federal appeals court has ruled that West Virginia and North Carolina’s refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory

April 29, 2024
West Virginia and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule
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Following program cuts, new West Virginia University student union says fight is not over

The West Virginia United Students’ Union is the leading oppositional force against cuts at the state's flagship university

April 07, 2024
Following program cuts, new West Virginia University student union says fight is not over
Health|News|Political

West Virginia Gov. Justice breaks with GOP Legislature to veto bill rolling back school vaccine rule

West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice broke with the GOP-majority Legislature to veto a bill that would have loosened one of the country’s strictest school vaccination policies

March 27, 2024
West Virginia Gov. Justice breaks with GOP Legislature to veto bill rolling back school vaccine rule
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TikTok creators warn of economic impact if app sees ban, call it a vital space for the marginalized

TikTok creators across the country are expressing frustration over a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that would lead to a nationwide ban of the app if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake

March 16, 2024
TikTok creators warn of economic impact if app sees ban, call it a vital space for the marginalized
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West Virginia lawmakers OK bill drawing back one of the country's strictest child vaccination laws

West Virginia’s GOP-controlled state Legislature has voted to allow some students who don’t attend traditional public schools to be exempt from state vaccination requirements

March 10, 2024
West Virginia lawmakers OK bill drawing back one of the country's strictest child vaccination laws
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West Virginia House OKs bill doctors say would eliminate care for most at-risk transgender youth

West Virginia’s Republican-controlled House of Delegates has approved a bill that doctors treating transgender youth in the state say would prevent the prescription of certain medical interventions like hormone therapy to patients at risk for self-harm or suicide

February 28, 2024
West Virginia House OKs bill doctors say would eliminate care for most at-risk transgender youth
Education|Health|News|Political

West Virginia Senate OKs bill requiring schools to show anti-abortion group fetal development video

West Virginia’s Republican-led Senate has greenlit a bill that would make a video on fetal development produced by an anti-abortion group required viewing in public schools

February 27, 2024
West Virginia Senate OKs bill requiring schools to show anti-abortion group fetal development video
Health|News|Political

West Virginia medical professionals condemn bill that prohibits care to at-risk transgender youth

Hundreds of medical professionals in West Virginia have signed onto a letter condemning a bill advancing in the state House of Delegates that would bar transgender youth at risk for suicide from accessing medical interventions like hormone therapy

February 26, 2024
West Virginia medical professionals condemn bill that prohibits care to at-risk transgender youth
Health|News

Bill decriminalizing drug test strips in opioid-devastated West Virginia heads to governor

A bill that would decriminalize all the strips used to test deadly drugs now goes to West Virginia's governor

January 26, 2024
Bill decriminalizing drug test strips in opioid-devastated West Virginia heads to governor
Health|News|Political

West Virginia places anti-abortion pregnancy center coalition at the helm of $1M grant program

A West Virginia coalition that helps support a network of anti-abortion pregnancy centers in the state is receiving $1 million to distribute to organizations committed to encouraging people not to end their pregnancies

December 01, 2023
West Virginia places anti-abortion pregnancy center coalition at the helm of $1M grant program
News|Political

Several former correctional officers indicted after death of man in West Virginia jail

Five former correctional officers in West Virginia have been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with the 2022 death of a man at a regional jail

November 30, 2023
Several former correctional officers indicted after death of man in West Virginia jail
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Sen. Joe Manchin says Donald Trump would destroy US democracy if he wins second term as president

West Virginia Sen_ Joe Manchin says if U_S_ voters give former President Donald Trump another term in the White House, “he will destroy democracy in America.”

November 15, 2023
Sen. Joe Manchin says Donald Trump would destroy US democracy if he wins second term as president
News

Collapse of Kentucky plant being demolished at abandoned mine leaves 1 worker dead, another trapped

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says a man has died after he and a coworker were trapped beneath a collapsed 11-story building being demolished at an abandoned mine’s coal preparation plant

November 01, 2023
Collapse of Kentucky plant being demolished at abandoned mine leaves 1 worker dead, another trapped
News|Political

Democratic US Rep. John Sarbanes of Maryland says he will not seek reelection in 2024

Democratic U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes of Maryland will not seek reelection in 2024, choosing to depart his seat after 18 years

October 26, 2023
Democratic US Rep. John Sarbanes of Maryland says he will not seek reelection in 2024
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Sen. Joe Manchin considers independent 2024 run, warns party system could be nation's 'downfall'

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin has benefited from waiting to reveal where he stood as the swing vote in a chamber closely divided between Democrats and Republicans

October 14, 2023
Sen. Joe Manchin considers independent 2024 run, warns party system could be nation's 'downfall'
Business|News

Child care programs just lost thousands of federal dollars. Families and providers scramble to cope

After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding

October 04, 2023
Child care programs just lost thousands of federal dollars. Families and providers scramble to cope

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