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Marriages in the US are back to pre-pandemic levels, CDC says

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. marriages have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels with nearly 2.1 million in 2022. That's a 4% increase from the year before. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the data Friday, but has not released marriage data for ...

Lawmakers want ‘shaka’ to be Hawaii’s official gesture

By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER The Associated Press KANEOHE, Hawaii—A pinky and thumb extended with the remaining fingers curled down: That’s the “shaka” in Hawaii. The gesture is sometimes known outside the islands as the “hang loose” sign associated with surf culture, but it ...