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US jobless claim filings rise modestly to 214,000 last week, remain at healthy levels

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits inched up last week but remains within the historically healthy range of recent years

State-licensed medical marijuana reclassified as less dangerous drug

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order on Thursday reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug.

WATCH: Daring rescue for 2 families stuck on cliff

Authorities say two families were hiking along the coastline when the tide quickly came in, leaving them stranded along the rocky edge.

WATCH: Kids of 'GMA' take over the studio

As “Bring a Kid to Work Day” is celebrated, employees’ children ask their parents questions.

WATCH: Zoo's 24/7 channel streams in children's hospitals

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is making trips to the zoo possible for pediatric patients and helping with their recovery.

SNAP benefits don't pay for rotisserie chicken. A bipartisan bill might change that

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators wants government food assistance programs to cover rotisserie chicken from grocery stores

Iran live updates: 1st Strait of Hormuz toll revenues banked, Iranian official says

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Lebanon 'no longer a pawn,' president says ahead of new Israel talks in Washington

Israeli and Lebanese representatives are expected to convene again at the State Department on Thursday for the second round of historic direct talks.

2 trains collide in Denmark, leaving 5 people critically injured

Two trains have collided in Denmark, leaving five people critically injured

Iran live updates: CENTCOM says 31 vessels turned back during blockade

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Lebanon-Israel talks to resume in Washington amid shaky Hezbollah ceasefire

Israeli and Lebanese representatives are expected to convene again at the State Department on Thursday for the second round of historic direct talks.

Russian oil to Slovakia resumes flowing through pipeline that crosses Ukraine

Slovak Economy Minister Denisa Saková says the flow of Russian oil to Slovakia through the Druzhba pipeline that crosses Ukraine has resumed

US Army sergeant’s wife faces deportation to Mexico, attorney says

An attorney representing the wife of an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant said she was misled about her release from immigration detention Wednesday and faces deportation.

WATCH: Search underway for man that police say abandoned baby in Times Square

The girl was left in her stroller just before midnight and appeared to be unharmed, according to police.

WATCH: A new development in Arizona has shops, a restaurant, a farmer's market and no cars.

For Earth Day, Ginger Zee reports on a Tempe, Arizona, community called Culdesac, built specifically for walking and biking, with free light rail and buses right outside if you want to get further.