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Traces of cyanide are found in the blood of Vietnamese and Americans found dead in a Bangkok hotel 07/17/2024 02:13pm • BANGKOK (AP) — Initial autopsy results showed traces of cyanide in the blood of six Vietnamese and American guests at a luxury hotel in central Bangkok and one of them is believed to have poisoned the others over a bad investment, Thai authorities said Wednesday. The bodies were found Tuesday in t Ample signatures collected for referendum to repeal private school funding law, organizers say 07/17/2024 02:07pm • OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Public school advocates say they have enough signatures to ask Nebraska voters in November to repeal a law that provides taxpayer money for private school tuition, marking the latest twist in a long-running fight with state lawmakers who have repeatedly opposed efforts to let vo Movie Review: Finding love and followers atop urban heights in 'Skywalkers: A Love Story' 07/17/2024 09:13am • The force is not strong in “Skywalkers: A Love Story,” a shallow “Man on Wire” for social media influencers about a pair of Russian daredevils who stealthily scale urban heights to attain the precious treasure of a much-liked Instagram post. There’s a novel thrill to the high-wire relation Can a lottery winner run an effective foundation? Meet Roy Cockrum 07/17/2024 09:05am • In the early 1980s, soon after graduating from college, Roy Cockrum was trying to make it as an actor in New York. He was hanging on by his fingernails, getting paid $40 a show for two supporting roles in the off-Broadway comedy “Vampire Lesbians of Sodom.” To cover his rent, Cockrum would pick FACT FOCUS: A look at ominous claims around illegal immigration made at the Republican convention 07/17/2024 07:20am • After Donald Trump triumphantly entered the hall on the second night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, the program turned to one of his signature issues: illegal immigration. An ominous video of chaos at the U.S.-Mexico border led into to a speech by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, wh Ukraine faces twin challenges of fighting Russia and shifting political sands in the US 07/17/2024 01:04am • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — After almost 30 months of war with Russia, Ukraine’s difficulties on the battlefield are mounting even as its vital support from the United States is increasingly at the mercy of changing political winds. A six-month delay in military assistance from the U.S., the biggest s Corbin Burnes has whirlwind All-Star experience after checking in on newborn twins 07/16/2024 09:50pm • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corbin Burnes planned to break away from his newborn twin daughters and show up at the All-Star Game regardless of whether he was the starting pitcher for the American League. In a Midsummer Classic filled with replacements and first-time All-Stars, the Baltimore right-h 6 Vietnamese and American guests found dead in a hotel room in Bangkok, with poisoning a possibility 07/16/2024 09:40pm • BANGKOK (AP) — The bodies of six people were found Tuesday in a luxury hotel in downtown Bangkok and their deaths may have been caused by poisoning, police and officials said. Bangkok police chief Lt. Gen. Thiti Sangsawang identified the dead as two Vietnamese Americans and four Vietnamese nation Ex-TV host Carlos Watson convicted in trial over collapse of startup Ozy Media 07/16/2024 08:35pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Former TV personality Carlos Watson was convicted Tuesday in a federal financial conspiracy case about Ozy Media, an ambitious startup that collapsed after another executive impersonated a YouTube executive to hype the company’s success. Watson, 53, had been free on bail but was FACT FOCUS: A look at false claims around the assassination attempt on former President Trump 07/16/2024 08:31pm • The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, who is running for reelection, is fueling a range of false claims and conspiracy theories as authorities seek information about the 20-year-old shooter's background and motive, how he obtained the AR-style rifle he fired at Trump and securi Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn 07/16/2024 08:26pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams. Deceptions such as phony emails from people impersonating online retailers like Amazon are nothing new. But phishing attempts increase amid the heavy spending seen during significant sales events, wh Biden seriously considering proposals on Supreme Court term limits, ethics code, AP sources say 07/16/2024 08:10pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is seriously considering proposals to establish term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices, and an ethics code that would be enforceable under law amid growing concerns that the justices are not held accountable, according to three people briefed on the plans Keto Meals at Popular Fast-Food Restaurants 07/16/2024 08:00pm • Following your diet may not be as difficult as it once was. In the past, you couldn't get a very low-carb meal out if you were on the Atkins or keto diet, but these days restaurants are responding to consumer diet demands for popular diet options. Even if a restaurant doesn't necessarily promote a k Nursing Home Costs and How to Pay 07/16/2024 08:00pm • While one-third of older adults may never need long-term care services, many people may need the extra support, such as care from a nursing home. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Administration on Aging, the average 65 year old has an almost 70% chance of needing some 8 Ways to Manage Money Stress 07/16/2024 08:00pm • It's easy to get stressed about money. Life is expensive. Even in the best of times, your own finances may not be all that healthy, and there's always something around the corner that you're going to want or need to spend money on, from summer vacations to car repairs to back-to-school season to hos