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INSIDE WASHINGTON: Ag groups seek exemption from scrutiny

Congress is pushing the Agriculture Department to exempt the groups behind promotional campaigns like "Incredible, Edible ...

Raging fire destroys historic New York City church

A historic church in New York City was destroyed in a raging fire just hours after its Orthodox worshippers celebrated Easter

Fire heavily damages historic New York City church

It was a day of sadness for Orthodox worshippers who celebrated Easter at a historic church in Manhattan on Sunday, just ...

John Barros, Ken Brissette

Scheduled IndyCar race on streets of Boston canceled

First the 2024 Olympics. Now an IndyCar race is pulling out of Boston before it even began. Organizers of the Grand Prix of ...

Charge reduced for mall Easter bunny in brawl with kid's dad

A New Jersey mall Easter bunny who got into a scuffle with a father last month has had a criminal charge against him ...

Review: Cloying and farfetched, 'Mother's Day' unfit for mom

What would it take to make you fall off the upstairs balcony at your house in the middle of the day? Could you imagine being ...

Essence Festival Durban to be held in November

The inaugural Essence Festival in Durban, South Africa, will be held during that country's summer season in November.

Mike Love, Bruce Johnston

Beach Boys to headline Memorial Day concert in DC

The Beach Boys will be the headliners for this year's Memorial Day concert on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

Tax time: More than 5M returns expected by midnight deadline

Millions of taxpayers were facing a midnight deadline to file their tax returns, while millions of others were asking for a ...

More than 5M tax returns expected Monday as deadline nears

Millions of taxpayers face a midnight deadline Monday to file their tax returns, while millions of others will ask for more ...

Forget the drought, Thailand's national water fight is on

Drought? What drought? Thailand may be going through its driest period in 20 years. But the country's military government ...

Thieves recorded stealing Easter eggs from California home

Police in Southern California are searching for a pair of thieves who stole Easter eggs meant for a toddler with Down ...

Oliver Stone

Oliver Stone to get top award at Nantucket Film Festival

Three-time Academy Award-winning director, screenwriter and producer Oliver Stone, whose movies on often controversial ...

Police: We'd go to next Easter egg hunts after weekend mess

Police in a Connecticut town say they'd want to be present at future Easter egg hunts at candy company Pez's visitor center ...

Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Easter Bunny

White House adds fun run to annual Easter Egg Roll

Calling the moment bittersweet, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcomed thousands of children to the ...

Creative hats, costumes at NYC's Easter Parade

Top hats with bunny ears and elaborate costumes have gotten a showing in New York City's Easter Parade. The event runs along ...

Pushy parents create mess at Easter egg hunts

What's supposed to be a cherished Easter tradition turned into a mess after pushy parents caused a scene at egg hunts over ...

Easter delivery: Cargo ship arrives at space station

The six astronauts at the International Space Station got an early Easter treat this weekend with the arrival of a supply ...