• New U.S. quarter honoring America’s 250th birthday begins shipping next month
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    New U.S. quarter honoring America’s 250th birthday begins shipping next month

    May 28, 2026 - By 

    The 2026 semiquincentennial quarter features Thomas Jefferson and the Liberty Bell as part of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebration. WASHINGTON — The United States Mint will start shipping its new 2026 Semiquincentennial Quarter honoring the Declaration of Independence to the Federal Reserve on June 1, in one of the latest releases tied to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The coin’s heads side features Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s third president. The inscriptions include “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “1776 ~ 2026.” The tails side depicts the Liberty Bell…

  • How much does the winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee get? The answer may surprise you
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    How much does the winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee get? The answer may surprise you

    May 28, 2026 - By 

    In addition to a cash prize, the winner will also receive a trophy, a medal and several other prizes. WASHINGTON — The winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee walks away with far more than just a trophy and some bragging rights. The academic competition that started Tuesday, May 26 and runs through Thursday, May 29, brings together top spellers from across the United States and several other countries. This year’s bee features 247 competitors representing all 50 states, Washington, D.C., U.S. territories and several countries abroad. The finals are being held at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., after the…

  • Seattle middle school student falls in quarterfinals of national spelling bee
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    Seattle middle school student falls in quarterfinals of national spelling bee

    May 27, 2026 - By 

    Raven Amrhein is the only student from Washington participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and one of only 75 competitors to make the quarterfinals. SEATTLE — A Seattle middle school student made it to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. Raven Amrhein, a student at Hamilton International Middle School, was Washington state’s sole participant in this year’s competition. During preliminaries on Tuesday, the seventh grader correctly spelled the word “ailette,” a plate of forged iron or steel worn over a coat of mail to protect the shoulder, and accurately defined the meaning of…

  • Colorectal cancer screening guidelines updated to include blood test for the first time
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    Colorectal cancer screening guidelines updated to include blood test for the first time

    May 27, 2026 - By 

    According to the American Cancer Society, about one in three adults who are eligible for screenings are not tested. WASHINGTON — The American Cancer Society updated its screening guidelines for a common cancer in the U.S. The recommendations are aimed at expanding screening options for colorectal cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women. Early detection significantly raises the odds of survival. According to the updated guidelines, those at average risk will be advised to take two at-home stool tests every three years. One of them tests for DNA mutations, looking for hidden blood…

  • 'Emily in Paris' actor Pierre Deny dies after 'sudden' case of ALS
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    ‘Emily in Paris’ actor Pierre Deny dies after ‘sudden’ case of ALS

    May 27, 2026 - By 

    Deny appeared in seasons three and four of the hit Netflix streaming show as Louis de Leon, a French luxury goods executive. WASHINGTON — Pierre Deny, a French actor who appeared on the Netflix series “Emily in Paris,” has died from a “sudden” case of ALS, his daughters confirmed to a French news service on Wednesday. He was 69. In a press release to the French news service Agence France-Presse, Deny’s daughters confirmed that the actor died on Monday. This story continues below. Deny appeared in three episodes between seasons three and four of “Emily in Paris,”…

  • Tesla in autopilot mode crashes into pond, killing 87-year-old driver: Florida Highway Patrol
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    Tesla in autopilot mode crashes into pond, killing 87-year-old driver: Florida Highway Patrol

    May 27, 2026 - By 

    The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened when a 87-year-old was driving a Tesla Model Y SUV while it was in autopilot. PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — An 87-year-old Florida man is dead after his Tesla, which was in autopilot mode, went off the road and into pond, according to the Florida Highway Patrol, WTSP reports. The Florida Highway Patrol said the Wesley Chapel man was driving a Tesla Model Y SUV around 8 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday on Overpass Road in Pasco County while it was in autopilot. At some point, the Tesla went off the road, hit an…

  • U.S. Chemical Safety Board to investigate fatal tank implosion at Longview paper mill
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    U.S. Chemical Safety Board to investigate fatal tank implosion at Longview paper mill

    May 27, 2026 - By 

    The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board said a team of investigators would arrive at the paper mill Wednesday. The implosion involved white liquor, a highly corrosive chemical used in paper and pulp processing to dissolve wood chips into pulp. Officials said a 900,000-gallon tank storing the substance ruptured with 90,000 gallons of the chemical still inside. Previously, officials said the tank held only 80,000 gallons. This story continues below. “The CSB is opening an investigation into this tragic incident to determine how it happened and what can be done to prevent something like this from…

  • What is a free kick? Understanding soccer's most common action
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    What is a free kick? Understanding soccer’s most common action

    May 27, 2026 - By 

    DALLAS — A free kick is awarded after most common fouls are committed during a soccer match. The team that was fouled receives possession of the ball and is allowed to restart play without pressure from opposing players immediately defending the ball. When a foul occurs, the referee stops play by blowing the whistle. The fouled team then takes a free kick from the exact location where the foul occurred. This allows the game to continue fairly while giving the disadvantaged team a chance to maintain possession and create an attacking opportunity. This story continues below. Free…

  • Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi is undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer
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    Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi is undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer

    May 27, 2026 - By 

    News of her diagnosis comes as Bondi is set to join an advisory committee focused on AI policy. WASHINGTON — Former Attorney General Pam Bondi shared that she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer following her departure from the Trump administration. Bondi, who confirmed her diagnosis with CNN on Wednesdaysaid she is undergoing treatment and had surgery a few weeks ago. According to CNN, she is recovering and “doing well.” Bondi was replaced by Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, following Bondi’s firing from the Justice Department over the handling of the Epstein files. Earlier on Wednesday, White House Deputy Chief…

  • First responders injured during Idaho brush fire that forced residents to evacuate
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    First responders injured during Idaho brush fire that forced residents to evacuate

    May 27, 2026 - By 

    Officials say several first responders were injured by the fire, and residents may have been hurt as well. MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho — Multiple structure fires and a fast-moving brush fire in Idaho prompted multiple evacuations and a large multi-agency response Tuesday night. An Idaho State Police spokesperson said the forward movement of the fire just south of Mountain Home has been stopped and contained. As of 11 p.m. Mountain Time, the fire had not been named or mapped for acreage. ISP said several law enforcement officers were injured while responding, but the extent of their injuries is unknown. Police said…