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NH lawmakers firmly reject seceding from United States

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire House has overwhelmingly rejected a proposal aimed at breaking the state away from the United States, but 13 lawmakers voted in favor of doing so. Under the proposal, voters would have been asked…

Opioid crisis victims confront Purdue Pharma's owners

NEW YORK (AP) — Victims of opioids and those who have lost loved ones to the addiction crisis are unleashing their emotions on members of the family they blame for fueling the deadly epidemic. Thursday’s unusual hearing is being conducted…

Experts spread awareness during National Kidney Month

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The month of March is National Kidney Month, and experts are spreading awareness about kidney disease. Your kidneys can be compared to an air filtration system for your body. They're responsible…

A look inside the 1st 'safe injection sites' in the US

NEW YORK (AP) — Two modest rooms in New York City are the first places in the United States where local officials are allowing illicit drug use to make it less deadly. [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="6bece05d1c5dc6f257ab77261e29bb0aae15f250" vtitle="A look inside the 1st…

Biden signs order on cryptocurrency as its use explodes

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed an executive order on government oversight of cryptocurrency that urges the Federal Reserve to explore whether the central bank should create its own digital currency. The Biden administration sees the explosive popularity…

Aaron Rodgers says he will remain with Packers next season

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is planning to come back to the Green Bay Packers for an 18th season, a move that keeps the reigning MVP quarterback off the trade market and answers the question that had dominated…

Apple’s new budget iPhone will be faster and more expensive

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new version of its budget-priced iPhone that’s capable of connecting to ultrafast 5G wireless networks, an upgrade that has been available on the company’s upscale models for more than a…

Biden bans Russian oil, warns of 'Putin price hike' at pump

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has announced that the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine. But he also acknowledged it will bring costs to Americans,…

Organization helps push use of AI forward

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One national organization is trying to push the country forward in artificial intelligence. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center is teaming up with leaders and the public to discuss how to move AI forward responsibly.…