New report from PEN America documents vast book bannings in U.S. prisons
A new study from PEN America finds that tens of thousands of books are banned or restricted by U.S. prisons
2023-10-25 21:29
Spain's royals honor Asturias prize winners, including Meryl Streep and Haruki Murakami
Spain's royal family have presided over the presentation of this year's Princess of Asturias awards that are among the most important in the Spanish-speaking world
2023-10-21 02:55
Ukraine's parliament advances bill seen as targeting Orthodox church with historic ties to Moscow
Ukraine’s parliament has overwhelmingly voted to advance legislation seen as effectively banning the Ukrainian Orthodox Church over its ties to Moscow
2023-10-20 03:47
Stranded on the Eiffel Tower, a couple decide to wed, with an AP reporter there to tell the story
French police have arrested a man climbing on the Eiffel Tower, temporarily stranding a crowd at the top
2023-10-20 03:45
Fewer Californians are moving to Texas, but more are going to Florida and Arizona
The number of former Californians who became Texans dropped slightly last year, but some of that slack was picked up by Arizona and Florida
2023-10-20 01:22
Delta Air Lines scales back changes to its loyalty program after a revolt by customers
Delta Air Lines will move more slowly in tweaking its frequent-flyer program after customers complained loudly about changes the airline announced back in September
2023-10-19 06:26
To speed up boarding, United Airlines starts seating passengers with window seats first in economy
United Airlines says that it will start boarding passengers in economy class with window seats first starting next week, a move that will speed up boarding times for flights
2023-10-18 23:52
United Airlines rolling out plan that lets passengers in economy class with window seats board first
United Airlines says that it will start boarding passengers in economy class with window seats first starting next week, a move that will speed up boarding times for flights
2023-10-18 22:23
These five toys are regular finalists for Hall of Fame honors. Now fans can vote one in
The National Toy Hall of Fame is celebrating its 25th anniversary with more public participation in the induction process
2023-10-17 23:30
Used clothing from the West is a big seller in East Africa. Uganda's leader wants a ban
The Owino Market in Uganda's capital has long been a go-to enclave for rich and poor people alike looking for affordable but quality-made used clothes, underscoring perceptions that Western fashion is superior to what is made at home
2023-10-16 13:17
Drug used in diabetes treatment Mounjaro helped dieters shed 60 pounds, study finds
A new study finds that the medicine in the diabetes drug Mounjaro helped people with obesity or who are overweight lose at least a quarter of their body weight
2023-10-16 00:24
Gaza conditions a 'complete catastrophe,' official warns as Israel prepares for imminent offensive
Conditions in Gaza have deteriorated into a "complete catastrophe," according to one official, with serious shortages of clean water and food as tens of thousands of Palestinians attempt to flee crippling airstrikes and an imminent Israeli ground offensive.
2023-10-15 17:25