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Return of panda diplomacy: China to lend San Diego Zoo two giant pandas
Just months after some of the few remaining pandas in U.S. zoos were sent back to China with tensions between the two nations mounting, panda diplomacy is returning. The China Wildlife Conservation Association signed an agreement to send two giant pandas, a male and a female, to the San Diego Zoo. The announcement came months… -
Biden considers executive action to handle crisis at U.S.-Mexico border: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 22, 2024
President Biden is reportedly considering taking executive action for the migrant crisis at the southern border. And it’s the return of “panda diplomacy” as China plans to send two giant pandas to the U.S. Reports: Biden considering executive action to handle border crisis President Joe Biden is considering taking executive action to get a handle… -
American Airlines raises checked bag fees
If you are flying on American Airlines soon, you may want to pack a little lighter to save a few bucks. The airline has announced it is raising checked bag fees for the first time since 2018. Passengers checking bags at the airport on most flights will now pay $40 for their first checked bag,… -
Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are children; White House reacts
Days after Alabama’s Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos can be considered children under state law on Friday, Feb. 16, critics of the decision are speaking out, including those in the Biden administration. While saying she would not comment on the specific case, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reacted while on board Air Force One on Tuesday,… -
Hunter Biden seeks to dismiss tax charges: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 21, 2024
Attorneys for Hunter Biden seek to have his tax charges dismissed, saying he was selectively targeted by prosecutors. And heading to the airport? Changes at American Airlines may have you rethinking your checked bags. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Hunter Biden seeks to dismiss tax charges, says… -
Report: Abraham Lincoln pardoned President Biden’s great-great-grandfather
In a story that has waited 160 years to be told, a new report details a link between President Joe Biden and former President Abraham Lincoln. According to a Washington Post report, Lincoln pardoned a Union Army civilian employee by the name of Moses J. Robinette, President Biden’s great-great-grandfather. Monday’s, Feb. 19 Post report by… -
Widow of former Haiti president charged in his killing
The widow of the former president of Haiti has been charged in connection with his murder. Jovenel Moïse was shot dead in July of 2021 when armed suspects broke into his bedroom — killing him and injuring his wife, Martine Moïse. But now a judge says Martine was an accomplice in the killing. She is… -
Widow of Alexei Navalny vows to continue his fight against Putin: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 20, 2024
The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny speaks out against Vladimir Putin following the death of her husband. And Capital One says it’s planning to acquire Discover for $35 billion. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Widow of Alexei Navalny vows to continue his fight against Putin… -
Osteen’s Houston megachurch holds healing services week after shooting
Healing services were held a week after a woman opened fire at celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s Lakewood megachurch in Houston on Sunday, Feb. 11. Osteen and his wife Victoria, welcomed community members. “Lord, we think of your faithfulness, especially this week, Lord, what you brought us through,” Osteen said. “We don’t take it for granted.… -
United Nations court opens hearings into Israel’s occupation of Palestinian-claimed lands
Historic hearings concerning Israel opened Monday morning, Feb. 19, at the United Nations’ top court in The Hague. But while the country’s ongoing war with Hamas has been brought up, it is not the focus of this case, unlike last month’s ruling by the court that said Israel must take action to prevent acts of… -
Russia takes control of stronghold town of Avdiivka as war in Ukraine nears 2-year mark: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 19, 2024
Almost two years into its invasion of Ukraine, Russia takes control of a key stronghold. And the latest on what we know about the fatal shooting of two police officers and a paramedic in Minnesota. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Ukraine forces withdraw from Avdiivka as 2nd… -
US restaurant chains feeling impact of Middle East war, protests
Major U.S. restaurant chains are seeking innovation in 2024 to grow their brands as they say sales have taken a hit by the ongoing war in the Middle East. McDonald’s, Starbucks, Taco Bell and Burger King have released quarterly reports, showing the Israel-Hamas conflict has impacted their bottom line. Yum Brands — which owns Taco… -
Amazon subscriber sues over ads on Prime Video
More and more video streaming platforms are playing ads, and at least one person thinks that’s illegal. An Amazon subscriber from California is seeking a class action lawsuit for himself and other customers, accusing the tech giant of false advertising and deceptive practices after ads started to play by default on Prime Video. Plaintiff, Wilbert…