The Latest: US, others issue security alert at Kabul airport
By The Associated Press Australia has advised advised its citizens in Afghanistan not to travel to Kabul’s airport, where there as a “very high…
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51 evacuees from Afghanistan arrive in Uganda at US request
By RODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda’s government says 51 people evacuated from Afghanistan have arrived in the East…
Continue Reading Asian stocks slip following record Wall Street charge
By ANNABELLE LIANG Associated Press SINGAPORE (AP) — Asian stocks are slipping following a charge on Wall Street which drove indices to all-time…
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Asian stocks slip following record Wall Street charge
By ANNABELLE LIANG Associated Press SINGAPORE (AP) — Asian stocks are slipping following a charge on Wall Street which drove indices to all-time…
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US Covid cases among children have surged to one of its highest rates of the pandemic. Experts warn it may get worse
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Last week, the number of Covid-19 cases in children in the US reached levels not seen since the winter surge. And with…
Continue Reading Jewish prayers held discreetly at contested Jerusalem shrine
By ILAN BEN ZION Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Jewish prayers at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site, known to Jews as the Temple Mount and…
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Mientras los casos aumentan en Florida, Biden y DeSantis se enfrentan por la respuesta frente al covid-19
Ángela Reyes (CNN) — El presidente Joe Biden y el gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, se volvieron rivales retóricos en la lucha contra el…
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Pollock, Urías lead Dodgers past slumping Padres 5-2
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — AJ Pollock hit a two-run single and robbed Manny Machado of a two-run homer to lead the Los…
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Chukars bounce back, take down Boise 10-2 to even nine-game series
Following the first game in which the Chukars were shut out this season Monday night, the Chuks roared back into the win column with a 10-2 victory…
Continue Reading New Zealand battles worst outbreak since last year as Delta cases rise
By Julia Hollingsworth, CNN New Zealand authorities reported 62 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases Wednesday — the highest number in a…
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Idaho Falls and Ammon celebrate the Idaho Falls Bandits on Bandits Day
The community showed up Tuesday to celebrate the Idaho Falls Bandits on Bandits Day, as the cities of Idaho Falls and Ammon honored the team with a…
Continue Reading Global Covid-19 cases plateau after nearly two months of increase, WHO reports
By Lauren Mascarenhas and Nectar Gan, CNN The number of new Covid-19 cases reported globally “seems to be plateauing” after increasing…
Continue Reading Global Covid-19 cases plateau after nearly two months of increase, WHO reports
By Lauren Mascarenhas and Nectar Gan, CNN The number of new Covid-19 cases reported globally “seems to be plateauing” after increasing…
Continue Reading Japan further expands virus emergency areas as cases surge
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan has expanded its coronavirus state of emergency for a second week in a row, adding eight more…
Continue Reading Supreme Court orders ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy reinstated
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says the Biden administration likely violated federal law in trying to end a…
Continue Reading El cambio en el fin de la moratoria de desalojos es un “latigazo” para los arrendadores
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El propietario Matthew Haines dijo que, desde el comienzo de la pandemia, ha perdido un cuarto de millón de…
Continue Reading Report details mishandling of police emergency system on 1/6
By ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An inspector general’s report says U.S. Capitol Police did not properly…
Continue Reading Israeli leader meets with Biden as Mideast tensions grow
WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will be meeting with President Joe Biden at a time of growing tensions in the Mideast.…
Continue Reading Brewers rally for 4 in 7th, beat Reds 7-4 to increase lead
By RICH ROVITO Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Omar Narváez hit a tiebreaking double in a four-run seventh inning, Kolten Wong added a two-run…
Continue Reading Crews struggle to stop fire bearing down on Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of firefighters are trying to box in a California wildfire that is advancing toward Lake Tahoe and has…
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Tuesday high school soccer scores – August 24
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Continue Reading NRA cancels its annual meeting in Houston over Covid-19 concerns
By Kay Jones and Nicole Williams, CNN The National Rifle Association (NRA) announced Tuesday it has canceled its 2021 annual meeting in Houston,…
Continue Reading NRA cancels its annual meeting in Houston over Covid-19 concerns
By Kay Jones and Nicole Williams, CNN The National Rifle Association (NRA) announced Tuesday it has canceled its 2021 annual meeting in Houston,…
Continue Reading Testimony from former R. Kelly girlfriend gives window into life together
By Sonia Moghe, CNN A woman who once publicly defended R. Kelly against allegations of abuse as one of his “girlfriends” continued…
Continue Reading Through four wars, toll mounts on a Gaza neighborhood
By ADAM GELLER and FARES AKRAM Associated Press BEIT HANOUN, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza’s story can be seen through the prism of Zaki and Jawaher…
Continue Reading The deepening costs of 4 Gaza wars in 13 years, in 4 charts
By HELEN WIEFFERING Associated Press The latest conflict between Hamas and Israel brought a new wave of hardship to Gaza, where Palestinians have now…
Continue Reading Through four wars, toll mounts on a Gaza neighborhood
By ADAM GELLER and FARES AKRAM Associated Press BEIT HANOUN, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza’s story can be seen through the prism of Zaki and Jawaher…
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Krispy Kreme is sweetening its free doughnut promotion for vaccinated people
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Krispy Kreme is doubling down on its popular free doughnut promotion for customers vaccinated against Covid-19.…
Continue Reading Krispy Kreme is sweetening its free doughnut promotion for vaccinated people
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Krispy Kreme is doubling down on its popular free doughnut promotion for customers vaccinated against Covid-19.…
Continue Reading Cleanup begins of Haiti town’s earthquake-crumbled homes
By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN and EVENS MARY Associated Press MANICHE, Haiti (AP) — At the edge of a pile of rubble Michael Jules plunges an iron bar over…
Continue Reading Garcia’s strong start helps Astros cool off Royals, 4-0
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Luis Garcia pitched into the seventh inning and two relievers completed a four-hitter to lead the…
Continue Reading Man gets 6 years in prison in Michigan governor kidnap plot
By DAVID EGGERT and ED WHITE Associated Press GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A man upset over state-ordered coronavirus restrictions has been sentenced…
Continue Reading Mexico finds possible remains, restores some oil production
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s state-owned oil company says the possible remains of two missing subcontractors have been found on one of its oil…
Continue Reading Mexico finds possible remains, restores some oil production
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s state-owned oil company says the possible remains of two missing subcontractors have been found on one of its oil…
Continue Reading Taliban say they won’t allow Afghans to leave country, reject evacuation extension
By Nick Paton Walsh, Brad Lendon, Sheena McKenzie and Ivana Kottasová, CNN The Taliban said Tuesday that they were “not allowing the…
Continue Reading Renfroe homers twice, Red Sox hold on to beat Twins 11-9
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Hunter Renfroe homered twice and the Red Sox held onto the lead and their wild-card chances with a…
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Two congressmen traveled to Afghanistan amid frantic evacuation efforts
By Devan Cole, Ryan Nobles, Zachary Cohen and Oren Liebermann, CNN Two US congressmen on Tuesday made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan as the US…
Continue Reading Two congressmen traveled to Afghanistan amid frantic evacuation efforts
By Devan Cole, Ryan Nobles, Zachary Cohen and Oren Liebermann, CNN Two US congressmen on Tuesday made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan as the US…
Continue Reading Cautious Rams try to balance rest, reps in preseason
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Sean McVay has been as cautious as any NFL coach when making sure players are…
Continue Reading Yankees hit 3 HRs, hold off Braves 5-4 for 11th straight win
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Wandy Peralta retired Freddie Freeman with the bases loaded for the final out, and the New York…
Continue Reading The daily edition of ‘The Rachel Maddow Show’ is coming to an end. So who will replace her?
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business MSNBC’s evening lineup will look very different one year from now. The weeknight edition of “The Rachel…
Continue Reading Cabrera hits No. 501 in Tigers’ 4-3 win over Cardinals
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Miguel Cabrera and Robbie Grossman hit back-to-back home runs to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3…
Continue Reading Orioles losing streak reaches 19 with 14-8 loss to Angels
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles staggered to their 19th consecutive loss, allowing 19 hits and falling…
Continue Reading White House fires back at McCarthy as it doubles down on domestic agenda
By Phil Mattingly, CNN The White House is firing back at House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who on Tuesday called for Democrats to halt work on…
Continue Reading White House fires back at McCarthy as it doubles down on domestic agenda
By Phil Mattingly, CNN The White House is firing back at House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who on Tuesday called for Democrats to halt work on…
Continue Reading Lowe’s homer, 5 hits, 3 RBIs lead Rangers past Indians 7-3
By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Nathaniel Lowe was 5 for 5 with a three-run homer in the first inning, leading the Texas Rangers…
Continue Reading Belt homers twice after grandma’s death, Giants top Mets 8-0
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Belt hit two of San Francisco’s four home runs the same day his grandmother died,…
Continue Reading Barrera’s three hits help Nationals extend Marlins’ skid
MIAMI (AP) — Tres Barrera homered and the Washington Nationals beat the reeling Miami Marlins 5-1. Yadiel Hernádez singled and tripled, while Ryan…
Continue Reading Cruz leads Rays past Phillies with bat and, yes, mitt
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nelson Cruz returned from the COVID-19 list, played first base for the first time in his career…
Continue Reading Abreu hits 3-run HR, Cease fans 7, White Sox beat Jays 5-2
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Dylan Cease pitched seven effective innings, José Abreu hit a three-run homer and the Chicago…
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20 years after her death, Aaliyah’s style still reigns
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Aaliyah’s velvety smooth vocals redefined R&B in the 1990s, and her sporty, edgy style celebrated individuality in a…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Ohtani vs skidding O’s, Bregman back for Astros
By The Associated Press Shohei Ohtani has won four straight pitching starts for the Los Angeles Angels and is 7-0 on the mound since his last loss…
Continue Reading Los números de streaming de ‘Black Widow’ echan leña al fuego en medio de la demanda de Scarlett Johansson vs. Disney
Mariana Toro Nueva York (CNN Business) — Disney está dando a conocer más detalles sobre el desempeño financiero de “Black Widow”…
Continue Reading Scarlett Johansson está soltera de nuevo: se separa de su esposo
macamilarincon (CNN) – Scarlett Johansson y su esposo, Romain Dauriac, se separaron, le confirmó a CNN una fuente con conocimiento del tema.…
Continue Reading The Supreme Court gave Trump leeway on executive actions. Biden wants the same treatment
By Joan Biskupic, CNN legal analyst & Supreme Court biographer The Biden administration faces two major confrontations with the Supreme Court…
Continue Reading Brubaker ends lengthy losing streak, Pirates edge D’backs
By WES CROSBY Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — JT Brubaker pitched five scoreless innings for his first win in nearly three months, and the…
Continue Reading Mexico welcomes arrival of its 1st group of Afghan refugees
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has accepted its first group of refugees from Afghanistan. The five women and one man arrived Tuesday in Mexico City,…
Continue Reading NBA champion Bucks sign Budenholzer to contract extension
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer has received a contract extension after guiding the team to its first NBA title in a…
Continue Reading LPGA Shanghai canceled over COVID-19 travel restrictions
SHANGHAI, China (AP) — The LPGA Tour says the Buick LPGA Shanghai tournament scheduled for mid-October has been canceled due to ongoing COVID-19…
Continue Reading Clausuran montaña rusa en Japón en medio de una investigación sobre lesiones
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La montaña rusa Dodon-pa del parque Fuji-Q Highland de Japón, que puede alcanzar velocidades de hasta 180…
Continue Reading Vaccines are less protective against Delta infection but still reduce risk by two-thirds, CDC study shows
By Michael Nedelman, Eric Levenson and Madeline Holcombe, CNN Vaccine effectiveness against Covid-19 infection dropped from 91% to 66% once the Delta…
Continue Reading Vaccines are less protective against Delta infection but still reduce risk by two-thirds, CDC study shows
By Michael Nedelman, Eric Levenson and Madeline Holcombe, CNN Vaccine effectiveness against Covid-19 infection dropped from 91% to 66% once the Delta…
Continue Reading US Open offering tennis players access to mental health pros
NEW YORK (AP) — Players at the U.S. Open will have access to licensed mental health providers and quiet rooms as part of an initiative announced by…
Continue Reading Fowles has 29 & 20, Lynx end skid against Storm 76-70
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sylvia Fowles scored 29 points and grabbed 20 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 76-70 win over the Seattle Storm. Fowles…
Continue Reading Sun top Aces 76-62 in 1st place showdown; January scores 19
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Briann January scored a season-high 19 points, DaWanna Bonner added 18 and the Connecticut Sun clinched a playoff berth…
Continue Reading Sasnovich outlasts fifth seed Podoroska in Cleveland
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus defeated fifth-seeded Nadia Podoroska of Argentina 6-7 (7), 6-4,…
Continue Reading Quigley, Parker lead Sky past Dream 86-79
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Allie Quigley scored 21 points and Candace Parker added 18 to help the Chicago Sky beat the Atlanta Dream 86-79. Quigley…
Continue Reading Delle Donne, Hines-Allen combine for 37 in Mystics’ win
WASHINGTON (AP) — Myisha Hines-Allen had 19 points and seven rebounds, and Elena Delle Donne scored 18 points to help the Washington Mystics beat…
Continue Reading Giants catcher Posey pulled with left knee discomfort
NEW YORK (AP) — San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey has been removed from a game with left knee discomfort. Posey was visited by manager Gabe…
Continue Reading Migrants stone Mexico immigration officers, 1 in hospital
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s immigration service says a group of migrants threw rocks at its officers, injuring one severely. The National…
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WA commissioner walks out of meeting during mask protest
PASCO, Wash. (AP) — The regular meeting of the Franklin, Washington, County commissioners disintegrated into a rally against the state’s mask…
Continue Reading Number of people with high blood pressure has doubled globally, large study finds
By Maggie Fox, CNN A giant global study finds the number of people over 30 with high blood pressure has doubled over the past 30 years, and more than…
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Charlie Watts, drummer for the Rolling Stones, dies at 80
By Hilary Clarke, CNN Charlie Watts, the unassuming son of a truck driver who gained global fame as the drummer for the Rolling Stones, has died. He…
Continue Reading Charlie Watts, drummer for the Rolling Stones, dies at 80
By Hilary Clarke, CNN Charlie Watts, the unassuming son of a truck driver who gained global fame as the drummer for the Rolling Stones, has died. He…
Continue Reading Kanye West asks court to legally change his name to Ye
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kanye just wants to be Ye. Kanye West filed court documents Tuesday to legally change his name. The Los Angeles Superior Court…
Continue Reading Fallo de la Corte Suprema obliga a Biden a reinstaurar la política ‘Permanecer en México’ de Trump
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos rechazó la solicitud del gobierno de Biden de suspender una orden de un…
Continue Reading Landslide prompts closure on Denali park road in Alaska
DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE, Alaska (AP) — Officials say road access in Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska is being restricted due…
Continue Reading With hospitals overwhelmed by virus, Idaho seeks volunteers
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho’s hospitals are bursting at the seams as coronavirus numbers continue to skyrocket…
Continue Reading Early returns: Rookie Smith-Marsette gives Vikings a spark
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Rookie Ihmir Smith-Marsette has given the Minnesota Vikings a spark on special teams.…
Continue Reading ¿Qué sigue en la vacunación contra el covid-19? Vacunas para menores de 12 años
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La Administración de Medicinas y Alimentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) otorgó la aprobación plena…
Continue Reading Supreme Court won’t halt court order forcing Biden to revive ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
By Tierney Sneed, CNN The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined the Biden administration’s request that it put on hold a lower court order…
Continue Reading Seahawks bring back fan favorite Willson, acquire extra CB
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have brought back a familiar face signing veteran tight end Luke Willson…
Continue Reading Harris urges Vietnam to join US in opposing China ‘bullying’
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press HANOI (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has urged Vietnam to join the U.S. in challenging what she called…
Continue Reading Rockies-Cubs game postponed; doubleheader set for Wednesday
By CASEY DROTTAR Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Tuesday night’s game between the Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs was postponed because of…
Continue Reading Fox News earns top ratings spot with Afghanistan coverage
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fox News Channel was last week’s most-watched TV outlet on broadcast or cable. It was…
Continue Reading Fox News earns top ratings spot with Afghanistan coverage
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fox News Channel was last week’s most-watched TV outlet on broadcast or cable. It was…
Continue Reading Biden decide ceñirse a la fecha límite del 31 de agosto para retirarse de Afganistán
CNNEE (CNN) — El presidente Joe Biden ha decidido, en consulta con su equipo de seguridad nacional, ceñirse a la fecha límite del 31 de…
Continue Reading Nicaragua detains another opposition leader in pre-election crackdown
By Mario Medrano and Sharif Paget, CNN Nicaragua’s crackdown on opposition leaders and activists ahead of elections this fall shows no sign of…
Continue Reading Friendliest rivals: MLS, Liga MX meet in All-Star Game in LA
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Soccer and Liga MX both realize they’re more powerful as partners than rivals.…
Continue Reading Un posible caso de síndrome de La Habana retrasó el vuelo de Kamala Harris a Vietnam
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La salida de la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris hacia Vietnam se retrasó varias horas este martes por la tarde…
Continue Reading Supreme Court orders ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy reinstated
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says the Biden administration likely violated federal law in trying to end a…
Continue Reading TikTok to let users shop through app with Shopify deal
By The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO TikTok users will soon be able to buy stuff directly through the short videos on the app. Canadian e-commerce…
Continue Reading TikTok to let users shop through app with Shopify deal
By The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO TikTok users will soon be able to buy stuff directly through the short videos on the app. Canadian e-commerce…
Continue Reading Student leader slain in Colombia weeks after protests end
By MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Police in Colombia say a student leader who lost an eye in clashes with police in 2018 and…
Continue Reading With Fuller back, Dolphins’ top WRs are all on the field
By ALAIN POUPART Associated Press MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins’ three first-team wide receivers are all practicing for the first…
Continue Reading World Bank halts financial support to Afghanistan, says it’s ‘deeply concerned’ for women
By Matt Egan, CNN Business The World Bank announced Tuesday it is halting financial support to Afghanistan amid worries about the fate of women under…
Continue Reading First US troops have started leaving Afghanistan as Biden decides not to extend withdrawal deadline
By Oren Liebermann and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Several hundred US troops have left Afghanistan, on the same day President Joe Biden decided not to extend…
Continue Reading First US troops have started leaving Afghanistan as Biden decides not to extend withdrawal deadline
By Oren Liebermann and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Several hundred US troops have left Afghanistan, on the same day President Joe Biden decided not to extend…
Continue Reading Genetic mapping boosts hopes for restoring prized lake trout
By JOHN FLESHER AP Environmental Writer TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A scientific team has traced the genetic makeup of lake trout, which should…
Continue Reading US Justice Department awards FIFA and other football governing bodies more than $200M following corruption investigation
By Amir Vera and David Close, CNN A six-year corruption investigation into bribery schemes in multiple world football organizations ended Tuesday.…
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