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Some Of Our Favorite Snacks Are Being Hit By ‘Shrinkflation’

A Frito-Lay spokesperson says they took a few chips out of each bag in order to keep the price the same.

Report: Russian Court Extends Griner's Arrest Until May 19

Russian state news agency Tass says a Moscow court announced it has extended the arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19.

Jussie Smollett Released From County Jail During Appeal

Jussie Smollett has been released from jail in Chicago after an appeals court agreed with his lawyers that he should be free pending the appeal of the Black and gay actor's conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.

Study: SUVs, Pickups More Likely To Hit Walkers Than Cars

Drivers of bigger vehicles such as pickup trucks and SUVs are more likely to hit pedestrians while making turns than drivers of cars.

Florida Massacre Families To Get Millions For FBI's Inaction

Federal officials have confirmed that the U.S. Department of Justice has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with the families of most of those killed and wounded in a 2018 Florida high school massacre over the FBI’s failure to stop the gunman even though it had received information he intended to attack.

Biden Sending More Anti-Aircraft Systems, Drones To Ukraine

President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. is sending more anti-aircraft, anti-armor weapons and drones to Ukraine to assist in its defense against Russia.

7.3 Magnitude Earth Quake Hits North Japan

A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan, triggering a tsunami advisory and plunging more than 2 million homes in the Tokyo area into darkness.

Bomb-Threatened Black Schools Eligible For Security Grants

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to announce that historically Black colleges and universities that recently received bomb threats are eligible for federal campus security grants.

Zelenskyy Tells US Congress, 'We Need You Right Now'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cited Pearl Harbor and the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 on Wednesday in appealing to the U.S. Congress to do more to help Ukraine’s fight against Russia.

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U.S. Senate Passes The "Sunshine Protection Act"

The Senate has passed the "Sunshine Protection Act", which would make Daylight Saving Time permanent. If passed by the House, it then goes to the President's desk to be signed.

AP Source: Pfizer Seeking OK For 4th COVID Dose For Seniors

Drugmaker Pfizer is expected to request authorization this week for an additional COVID-19 booster dose for seniors.

White House: Biden Will Travel To Europe For Ukraine Talks

President Joe Biden will travel to Europe next week for face-to-face talks with European leaders about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced Tuesday.

The Big Sneeze: Climate Change To Make Pollen Season Nastier

Climate change will continue to make allergy season longer and more intense.

Poodles Pop In Popularity, But Labs Still No. 1 US Dog Breed

Labrador retrievers are still tugging hardest on U.S. dog lovers’ heartstrings, but poodles just strutted back into the American Kennel Club’s top five most popular dog breeds for the first time since 1997.

Edge On The Clock: Walking To Award Shows, Curry Surprises Young Fan

Edge On The Clock: Renee Zellweger Reveals She Walked To The Oscars In 2020

Renee Zellweger takes the scenic route to the Oscars, Elon Musk welcomes baby number two, and young Steph Curry fan gets a memorable birthday girl - all on Edge on the Clock.

Pete Davidson Headed To Space On Blue Origin Craft

Pete Davidson is heading to space. The “Saturday Night Live” star will be among the six passengers on the next launch of Jeff Bezo’s space travel venture, Blue Origin.

US Black Population: The Biggest Growth Is In Smaller Cities Like Charlotte

The largest African American growth in pure numbers over the past decade didn’t take place in traditional hubs of Black life such as Atlanta or Houston, but rather in smaller cities with lower profiles.