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China plays down Blinken's canceled visit over balloon

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - China has played down the cancellation of a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken after a large Chinese balloon suspected of conducting surveillance on U.S. military sites roiled diplomatic relations, saying that neither side…

New rules would limit sugar in school meals for first time

U.S. agriculture officials on Friday proposed new nutrition standards for school meals, including the first limits on added sugars, with a focus on sweetened foods such as cereals, yogurt, flavored milk and breakfast pastries. The plan announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom…

Pentagon: Chinese spy balloon spotted over Western US

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been spotted over U.S. airspace for a couple days, but the Pentagon decided not to shoot it down due to risks of…

Casting underway for Shark Tanks' 15th season

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Shark Tank is casting for its 15th season. Shark Tank is a business investment show in which five Sharks, who are all self-made millionaires and billionaires, invest in companies and entrepreneurs who need an support to take…

FBI searches Biden's vacation home; no classified documents

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI searched President Joe Biden’s vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on Wednesday without turning up any classified documents, the latest turn in an extraordinary series of searches of his and his predecessor's properties. Agents did take…

Feb. 1 marks start of Heart Health Month

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The key to a healthy heart begins with a healthy lifestyle. American Heart Month is observed each February to raise awareness of the importance of a healthy heart and…

FBI conducting search of Biden's Delaware home, lawyer says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is conducting a planned search of President Joe Biden’s Rehoboth Beach, Delaware home as part of its investigation into the potential mishandling of classified documents. That's according to a statement from Biden's personal lawyer. The…

'Dr. Phil' talk show to end daytime TV run after 21 years

NEW YORK (AP) — Daytime television psychologist “Dr. Phil” McGraw says he plans to end his talk show after 21 years in the coming months, but viewers haven't seen the last of him. “Dr. Phil” was the most prominent spinoff…