AI could help detect another pandemic. But how do we root out misinformation?
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Niger junta says ‘high treason’ evidence gathered to prosecute ousted president Bazoum
CNN By Umaro Djau, Hande Atay Alam and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — Niger’s junta claimed Sunday it had gathered evidence to prosecute the…
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Dwayne Johnson on Maui recovery efforts: ‘Resolve is our DNA’
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has a message of encouragement for the people living and working in wildfire-stricken…
Continue Reading English-speaking Canadians split on changing ‘O Canada’ lyrics to ‘Our home on native land’: survey
By Hayatullah Amanat, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — A recent…
Continue Reading 6 ex-officers, some of whom called themselves ‘The Goon Squad,’ plead guilty to state charges in torture of 2 Black men
By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers pleaded guilty Monday to all state charges against them stemming…
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3 things to know this morning – August 14, 2023
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Continue Reading Broadway-bound revival of ‘The Wiz’ finds its next Dorothy, thanks in part to TikTok
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A 24-year-old triple threat who toured in “Hairspray,” competed on “American Idol”…
Continue Reading Latvia leader to step down this week after coalition partners oppose government reshuffle
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Latvia’s center-right prime minister, Krisjanis Karins, says he will step down later this week after the two other…
Continue Reading Coast Guard and Navy rescue 4 divers off coast of Carolinas
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The Coast Guard and Navy have rescued four divers who were reported missing off the Carolinas. The U.S. Coast Guard…
Continue Reading Dunkin’ is releasing boozy versions of their iced coffees and teas
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business New York (CNN) — It’s true: Dunkin’ is turning two of its most popular drinks into boozy beverages. After…
Continue Reading In the shadow of US-China rivalry, Arab allies tread delicate ground
By Nadeen Ebrahim and Aimee Look, CNN Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) — As oil-rich Gulf states seek to diversify their military partnerships, they are…
Continue Reading A throng of interfaith leaders to focus on combating authoritarianism at global gathering in Chicago
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer More than 6,000 people representing scores of religions and belief systems are expected to convene in Chicago…
Continue Reading Rights group urges rapid international intervention to end spiraling gang violence in Haiti
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A human rights group has urged the international community to intervene quickly to…
Continue Reading Italy marks 5th anniversary of Morandi bridge collapse with demands for justice for the 43 killed
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Italy has marked the fifth anniversary of the collapse of Genoa’s Morandi Bridge with a minute of…
Continue Reading Man arrested after Malaysian Airlines plane from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur forced to turn around mid-flight
By Alex Stambaugh and Jake Kwon, CNN (CNN) — A 45-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly disrupted a Malaysian Airlines flight…
Continue Reading CNN announces sweeping new lineup ahead of 2024 election
By Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — CNN on Monday announced a sweeping new lineup, elevating a new generation of rising stars to key time…
Continue Reading Greece closes popular mountain gorge in Crete after an earthquake triggers a dangerous rockslide
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities on the Greek island of Crete have ordered the temporary closure of mountain gorges popular with hikers after an…
Continue Reading Poland arrests 2 Russians on allegations of spreading propaganda for the Wagner group
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s security agency says it has arrested two Russian citizens suspected of having been spreading propaganda for…
Continue Reading Number of dead from Maui wildfires reaches 99, as governor warns there could be scores more
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Continue Reading Mars is rotating more quickly, NASA mission finds
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Volcanic cloud closes airport after Mount Etna erupts
By Duerte Mendonca, CNN (CNN) — A cloud of volcanic ash spewing from Europe’s most active volcano has prompted the closure of one of…
Continue Reading Railway bridge collapses in southeastern Norway after last week’s torrential rain
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A railway bridge in southeastern Norway that ran across a river swollen by torrential rain collapsed on Monday,…
Continue Reading Indonesian rescuers search for 7 people missing in waters of Aceh, including 4 Australians
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An Indonesian search and rescue team is looking for seven people, including four Australian tourists, missing in the…
Continue Reading Men alleging abuse at Japanese talent agency are interviewed by company investigators
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Two men who say they were sexually abused as teenagers by a Japanese entertainment mogul have been…
Continue Reading Russia’s ruble hits its lowest level since early in the war. The central bank plans to step in
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Continue Reading We’re going to need a bigger drone: The technology keeping swimmers safe at one New York beach
By Clare Duffy, CNN Video by John General, Deborah Brunswick and FJ Feng, CNN New York (CNN) — Warmer and cleaner waters off the coast of Long…
Continue Reading Saudi Arabia appoints first envoy to Palestinians amid talks on Israel normalization
By Abeer Salman, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Saudi Arabia has appointed its first ambassador to the Palestinians, in a move that comes amid talks…
Continue Reading ¿Por qué las startups israelíes están sacando empleos y dinero del país?
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Casi todos los fines de semana durante más de 30 semanas, decenas de miles de israelíes han salido a las…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for August 14: Maui fires, Trump, Ukraine, Eiffel Tower, Toyota recall
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Employees at luxury stores are on edge as retail thieves appear to be escalating their brazen heists. In some…
Continue Reading Sweden calls for vigilance abroad after Quran desecrations and protests
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A senior Swedish official says Swedes abroad and businesses linked to Sweden “should observe increased vigilance and…
Continue Reading Poland’s government wants to ask voters loaded questions on border security as part of election
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s government says it wants to ask voters in a referendum whether they support or want dismantled a…
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Here’s what Bobby Flay could cook for you
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Continue Reading Typhoon approaches western Japan, threatening to bring heavy rain and high winds during holiday week
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Continue Reading Kimberly Palmer: How to ace late summer and fall sales
By KIMBERLY PALMER of NerdWallet Retailers and brands offer big discounts at the end of the summer, but the best deals are on the items you won’t…
Continue Reading Romance moderno: así es enamorarse de una inteligencia artificial
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Alexandra es una novia muy atenta. A través de un mensaje le pregunta a su novio si va a ver a los Cachorros…
Continue Reading Indonesian protesters begin hunger strike as bill to protect domestic workers stalls in parliament
By NINIEK KARMINI Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian domestic workers and activists have begun a hunger strike to protest…
Continue Reading UK government rejects claims it was slow to evacuate asylum-seekers after bacteria detected on barge
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government has rejected claims that it was slow to evacuate asylum-seekers from a barge…
Continue Reading 2 Nigerian men accused of running a global ‘sextortion’ ring linked to a teen’s suicide have been extradited to US, officials say
By Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — Alleged members of a global sextortion operation that targeted more than 100 victims and led to the death of a…
Continue Reading Sudan’s top army general accuses rival paramilitary of war crimes in televised speech
By JACK JEFFERY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The head of Sudan’s military has accused the rival paramilitary force of committing war crimes in…
Continue Reading Cadaver dogs are in Maui to help find the dead. Here’s how it works and why it’s difficult
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Twisted metal. The carcases of burned sedans. Charred shells of what once were homes, thriving businesses and…
Continue Reading Cadaver dogs are in Maui to help find the dead. Here’s how it works and why it’s difficult
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Continue Reading Everything you need to know about the four 2023 Women’s World Cup semifinalists
CNN By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — And so there were four. After weeks of grueling Women’s World Cup action, only Spain, Sweden, Australia and…
Continue Reading The investigation into the 2010 kidnapping and killing of a German banker’s wife is closed
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities say that an investigation into the 2010 kidnapping and slaying of a German banker’s wife has been closed after failing…
Continue Reading Resumen de noticias de la guerra de Rusia en Ucrania del 14 de agosto de 2023
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Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | Una sorprendente posible cuarta acusación se cierne sobre Trump y las elecciones de 2024
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Continue Reading Everything you need to know about the four 2023 Women’s World Cup semifinalists
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — And so there were four. After weeks of grueling Women’s World Cup action, only Spain, Sweden, Australia and England…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo scores two goals to lead Al-Nassr to first Arab Club Champions Cup title
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to help Al-Nassr secure the first Arab Club Champions Cup title in the club’s…
Continue Reading Who is Judge Robert McBurney, a key figure in the Georgia Trump investigation?
By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Washington (CNN) — A Fulton County Superior Court judge who has presided over key parts of the Georgia probe against…
Continue Reading Who is Judge Robert McBurney, a key figure in the Georgia Trump investigation?
CNN By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Washington (CNN) — A Fulton County Superior Court judge who has presided over key parts of the Georgia probe against…
Continue Reading Amazon is rolling out a generative AI feature that summarizes product reviews
By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer Amazon is rolling out a new generative AI feature that summarizes product reviews for customers. The feature,…
Continue Reading Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 14 de agosto: Javier Milei, la sorpresa electoral en las primarias de Argentina
Gonzalo Jimenez Argentina definió sus candidatos presidenciales. Siguen los problemas judiciales de Trump en Georgia. Rusia hace advertencia a…
Continue Reading El número de muertos por los incendios forestales de Maui aumenta a 99. Esto es lo que sabemos sobre el incendio más letal en EE.UU. en más de un siglo
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Los equipos en el oeste de Maui continúan con el desgarrador trabajo de tamizar las cenizas de lo que…
Continue Reading People trapped under a collapsed temple in northern India as heavy rains kill more than 60
By Manveena Suri and Vedika Sud, CNN New Delhi, India (CNN) — Heavy rains and landslides have killed more than 60 people in the northern Indian…
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By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — A favorite cliché among sports fans is to remind each other that “it’s not over yet,” despite how…
Continue Reading Resumen de las elecciones PASO en Argentina 2023 del 14 de agosto
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Continue Reading Ukraine says it stopped air attacks on Odesa, while British and Dutch jets go after Russian bombers
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Continue Reading Germany’s foreign minister delayed in Abu Dhabi after technical problem forces plane to turn back
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister had to wait for hours in Abu Dhabi after a technical problem on her government plane forced it to return…
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By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Lawyers and witnesses say authorities in Ethiopia are carrying out mass arrests of hundreds,…
Continue Reading Who is Fani Willis, the Atlanta prosecutor leading Trump election subversion case?
By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Washington (CNN) — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has reemerged in the spotlight after her office charged…
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By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — For Jake Welch, getting dressed is one big math problem. The 36-year-old brand director…
Continue Reading Taiwan will ‘never back down’ to China threats, island’s presidential hopeful says during US transit
By Eric Cheung and Nectar Gan, CNN (CNN) — Taiwan will never back down in the face of growing threats from China, the island’s vice president…
Continue Reading Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco steps away from team as MLB investigates social media posts
By Jacob Lev and Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Tampa Bay Rays All-Star shortstop Wander Franco will not be with the team during its current road…
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By Juliana Liu, CNN (CNN) — Mark Zuckerberg says Elon Musk “isn’t serious” about a cage fight and “it’s time to move on” from their…
Continue Reading Thousands of pieces of unexploded ordnance found buried in ground at Cambodian school
By SOPHENG CHEANG Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian authorities have temporarily closed a high school where thousands of…
Continue Reading Passenger arrested after flight from Australia to Malaysia returns to Sydney in ’emergency incident’
SYDNEY (AP) — An airline flight from Australia to Malaysia has returned to Sydney where a disruptive passenger was arrested hours later in what…
Continue Reading Pakistan’s caretaker prime minister sworn in as people celebrate Independence Day
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has been sworn in as Pakistan’s prime minister to head a caretaker…
Continue Reading Crews clear roads after mudslide in the Italian Alps coats city streets in muck
ROME (AP) — Civil protection crews are clearing mud-covered roads in an Italian Alpine city after a mountain mudslide sent water, soil and debris…
Continue Reading Russia’s ruble hits a 17-month low to the dollar as the Ukraine war bites
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — The ruble hit a 17-month low against the dollar Monday, highlighting the growing squeeze on Russia’s…
Continue Reading Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in India’s Himalayan region, leaving at least 48 dead
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian officials say heavy monsoon rains have triggered floods and landslides in the country’s Himalayan region, leaving at…
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Trump dominates Iowa State Fair while flouting traditions and awaiting another possible indictment
CNN, POOL, TWITTER, @IASTARTINGLINE, Twitter/@iastartingline By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump seized the spotlight at…
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CNN By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Country Garden, one of China’s top property developers, suspended trading in 11 of its onshore bonds…
Continue Reading China’s Country Garden suspends trading of onshore bonds amid talk of debt restructuring
By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Country Garden, one of China’s top property developers, suspended trading in 11 of its onshore bonds on…
Continue Reading Chinese defense minister to visit Russia and Belarus in show of support despite West’s objections
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu is visiting Russia and Belarus in a show of support for nations the West has sought to isolate…
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By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s official unemployment rate of 33% is the highest in the world,…
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A record number of people have registered to become candidates in Iran’s parliamentary elections scheduled for March that…
Continue Reading Iran arrests 9 members of Baha’i faith on charges of smuggling medicine and financial wrongdoing
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s intelligence ministry has arrested nine members of the Baha’i faith on charges of smuggling medicine and financial…
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Continue Reading New Zealand, whose pandemic response was closely watched, removes last of COVID-19 restrictions
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand has removed the last of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions, marking the…
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Continue Reading The death toll from the Maui wildfires has climbed to 99. Here’s what we know about the deadliest US fire in over a century
By Nouran Salahieh, Lauren Mascarenhas and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Crews in west Maui are doing the devastating work of sifting through the…
Continue Reading Niger’s coup leaders say they will prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for ‘high treason’
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — The military junta that seized power in Niger says it plans to prosecute deposed President…
Continue Reading Heavy rains bring deadly flash flood and landslide to northwest China
By Mengchen Zhang, Wayne Chang and Simone McCarthy, CNN (CNN) — At least 21 people are dead and six others missing after a flash flood and…
Continue Reading Javier Milei, el más votado en Argentina: el análisis de Oppenheimer y O’Donnell
Manuela Castro (CNN Español) — No sin sorpresas, las elecciones primarias abiertas, simultáneas y obligatorias (PASO) empiezan a dejar las…
Continue Reading Niger junta says ‘high treason’ evidence gathered to prosecute ousted president Bazoum
By Umaro Djau, Hande Atay Alam and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — Niger’s junta claimed Sunday it had gathered evidence to prosecute the…
Continue Reading Maui officials and scientists warn that after the flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain
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Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | ¿Quién ganó y quién perdió las elecciones PASO en Argentina 2023?
Betiana Fernández Martino (CNN Español) — El candidato de la Libertad Avanza, Javier Milei, fue la sorpresa de la jornada y superó todos los…
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By JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar left more than 30 people missing, and a…
Continue Reading Kansas police and a small newspaper are at the center of a 1st Amendment fight after a newsroom raid
By JOHN HANNA and MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press MARION, Kan. (AP) — A small newspaper and a police department in Kansas are at the center of a…
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By RIAZAT BUTT Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — After two years in power, the Taliban are entrenched as rulers of Afghanistan, facing no…
Continue Reading Six former Mississippi officers plead guilty to state charges for torturing two Black men
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Continue Reading Middle school in China under fire for telling girls not to ‘behave flirtatiously’ to avoid sexual harassment
By Berry Wang, CNN (CNN) — A controversial lesson on sexual harassment at a middle school in southern China has stirred online debate about…
Continue Reading Ecuador was calm and peaceful. Now hitmen, kidnappers and robbers walk the streets
By REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AP) — Belen Diaz was walking home from college one evening when a motorcycle carrying…
Continue Reading More states expect schools to keep trans girls off girls teams as K-12 classes resume
By JOHN HANNA Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — As children across the U.S. head back to classes and practices for fall sports, four more states…
Continue Reading David McCormick is gearing up for a Senate run in Pennsylvania. But he lives in Connecticut
By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — David McCormick had a clear explanation for why his fellow Republican, Dr. Mehmet Oz, lost a…
Continue Reading How Fani Willis oversaw what might be the most sprawling legal case against Donald Trump
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Just one month after Donald Trump’s January 2021 phone call to suggest Georgia’s secretary of…
Continue Reading What to stream this weekend: ‘Monkey King,’ Stand Up to Cancer, ‘No Hard Feelings,’ Madden NFL 24
By The Associated Press This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Irish singer-songwriter Hozier and Idina Menzel, the animated…
Continue Reading Endangered lioness killed after escaping farm in South Korea
By Jessie Yeung and Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — An endangered lioness was shot dead in South Korea on Monday, an hour after…
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