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Biden's diverse coalition of support risks fraying in 2024 05/01/2023 12:14am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Connecticut Democrat-turned-Independent long known for his centrist views, voted for Joe Biden in 2020. But as Biden’s reelection campaign begins, Lieberman is preparing to recruit a third-party candidate capable of defeating the Democratic presid Today in History: May 1, Americans hear of bin Laden's death 05/01/2023 12:00am • Today in History Today is Monday, May 1, the 121st day of 2023. There are 244 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden during a U.S. commando operation. (Because of the time difference, it was early May 2 in Sudan's army and rival extend truce, despite ongoing clashes 04/30/2023 11:58pm • CAIRO (AP) — Sudan's army and its rival paramilitary said Sunday they will extend a humanitarian cease-fire a further 72 hours. The decision follows international pressure to allow the safe passage of civilians and aid, but the shaky truce has not so far stopped the clashes. In statements, both s Megatrends: Investing in the New Space Race 04/30/2023 08:00pm • The space industry holds virtually unlimited possibilities. In space, humans could finally move beyond Earth and become a multi-planetary species. In addition to the tremendous achievement it would be to settle on the moon or Mars, there are many real tangible impacts that would make life better for Types of Savings Accounts 04/30/2023 08:00pm • Since the early 1800s, Americans have been depositing money in dedicated savings accounts. Now, of course, savers in the U.S. enjoy a number of options for storing money -- everything from a traditional savings account and a certificate of deposit to a money market account. Here's an overview of the Quiet and parents' touch help opioid users' newborns: study 04/30/2023 03:33pm • Babies born to opioid users had shorter hospital stays and needed less medication when their care emphasized parent involvement, skin-to-skin contact and a quiet environment, researchers reported Sunday. Newborns were ready to go home about a week earlier compared to those getting standard care. Few 9 injured by gunfire at South Carolina party now recovering 04/30/2023 03:21pm • COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Masked gunmen fired without warning into a crowd at a late night teen party at a South Carolina park over the weekend, wounding nine people, a sheriff said. All nine hit by gunfire are expected to live, as well as a woman who was injured when she was run over by a fleeing car When states limit care, some trans people do it themselves 04/30/2023 02:29pm • JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — With her insurance about to run out and Republicans in her home state of Missouri ramping up rhetoric against gender-affirming health care, Erin Stille nervously visited a foreign pharmaceutical site as a “last resort” to ensure she could continue getting the hormone Wildfires in Anchorage? Climate change sparks disaster fears 04/30/2023 08:47am • ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Research on a flat spot for air evacuations. Talk of old-style civil defense sirens to warn of fast-moving wildfires. Hundreds of urban firefighters training in wildland firefighting techniques while snow still blankets the ground. This is the new reality in Alaska's large Willie Nelson inhales the love at 90th birthday concert 04/30/2023 07:06am • LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Are there any more real cowboys?” Neil Young sang Saturday night at the Hollywood Bowl on a rare evening when he was neither the headliner nor, at age 77, even close to the oldest artist on the bill. Providing an instant answer, Willie Nelson, wearing a cowboy hat and red- China’s manufacturing contracts, signaling recovery concerns 04/30/2023 01:02am • BEIJING (AP) — China's factory activity declined in April, an official survey showed Sunday, signaling policymakers’ challenges in sustaining momentum in the country’s economic recovery. According to the government statistics bureau and an official industry group, a monthly purchasing managers Today in History: April 30, George Washington's oath 04/30/2023 12:00am • Today in History Today is Sunday, April 30, the 120th day of 2023. There are 245 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 30, 1945, as Soviet troops approached his Berlin bunker, Adolf Hitler took his own life, as did his wife of one day, Eva Braun. On this date: In 1789, Geor ANÁLISIS | Cómo explotó la población de la India para superar a la de China y qué sigue 04/29/2023 11:23pm • (CNN) -- Contar millones de personas nunca es una tarea fácil, pero las Naciones Unidas dicen que sus cálculos más recientes muestran que para fines de este fin de semana, India tendrá más personas que China, lo que marca un cambio de época en la demografía global.La mayor parte del mundo cre Grosjean starts on pole at IndyCar race in Alabama 04/29/2023 05:59pm • BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — It's Romain Grosjean's turn to start up front for Andretti Autosport. The former Formula 1 driver and Swiss-born Frenchman is trying to duplicate teammate Kyle Kirkwood's pole-to-win performance after claiming the pole position for Sunday's IndyCar race at Barber Motorsport Commentary: Montgomery County declared a Climate Emergency. But we aren’t acting like it 04/29/2023 04:28pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Boucher is a retired scientist; he directed the Climate Research and Analysis team of the Union of Concerned Scientists for a decade. Metc