Month: September 2023

By Atika Shubert, CNN (CNN) — As the furor over that infamously unwanted kiss circles around Spain’s Football Federation chief, Luis Rubiales, some may be surprised to learn that the initial complaint wasn’t filed by the woman he kissed, but a man watching the match in Madrid. Miguel Ángel Galán was watching with pride as

Analysis by Ronald Brownstein (CNN) — Much remains unknown of course about the presidential general election whose traditional kick-off will come one year from today on Labor Day, 2024. But one thing is already clear: the race will almost certainly be decided by a handful of voters in the very few states not entirely secure

By MEG KINNARD and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — A microphone in hand, Sen. Tim Scott left the podium at a recent barbecue event in South Carolina and made his way through tables draped in red, white and blue as attendees finished plates of pulled pork and baked beans. As he

By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has left Washington for Indonesia, where she’ll attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit. President Joe Biden decided to skip the event. The White House says Harris will demonstrate American commitment to Southeast Asia on her fourth trip to Asia since taking

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Iga Swiatek’s U.S. Open title defense has ended with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 loss to Jelena Ostapenko in the fourth round. The loss Sunday night also means Swiatek’s stay at No. 1 in the WTA rankings will end next week. Current No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka

By The Associated Press This week’s new entertainment releases include Olivia Rodrigo’s much-anticipated sophomore album, LaKeith Stanfield starring in the eight-part horror fantasy series “The Changeling” and Disney’s live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” starring Halle Bailey. The video game NBA 2K14 pays tribute to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant with “Mamba Moments,” which

By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates has created a federal authority to potentially run a national lottery and what it describes as “commercial gaming,” likely a sign that it is on the verge of allowing gambling as major casino operators flock to the Gulf Arab nation.

By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer Stocks were higher in Europe and Asia on Monday following a report that signaled the US jobs market, while still healthy, shows some signs of cooling, raising hopes for an easing of interest rate hikes. Germany’s DAX advanced 0.7% to 15,949.69 and the CAC 40 in Paris picked up

By Andy Rose and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Steve Harwell, the 56-year-old former lead singer of the rock group Smash Mouth, is receiving hospice care at his home, the band’s manager said Sunday. “Although Steve is here with us still, sadly it will only be for a short time,” Smash Mouth manager Robert Hayes

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Travis accounted for five touchdowns, including three to Michigan State transfer Keon Coleman, and No. 8 Florida State throttled fifth-ranked LSU 45-24 in the most anticipated matchup of college football’s opening weekend. The Seminoles extended their winning streak to seven and established themselves as

urielblanco (CNN) — La vivienda está en el momento menos asequible de las últimas cuatro décadas. Pero comprar o alquilar una casa podría ser incluso menos asequible ahora si no fuera por el impacto continuado de los trabajadores remotos e híbridos derivados de la pandemia, según un estudio reciente de Fannie Mae. El estudio, que

By HOWARD FENDRICH, MARY KATHERINE WILDEMAN and BRIAN MAHONEY Associated Press Writers NEW YORK (AP) — After a mild start to the U.S. Open, much higher temperatures have arrived in the second week at Flushing Meadows. It is supposed to reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 Celsius) and top 50% humidity on Wednesday. That’s not a

Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Steve Harwell, excantante del grupo de rock Smash Mouth, recibe cuidados paliativos en su casa, informó el representante de la banda, Robert Hayes. “Aunque Steve todavía está aquí con nosotros, lamentablemente será sólo por un corto tiempo”, dijo Hayes a CNN el domingo por la noche, diciendo que la

By Josh Pennington, Jonny Hallam and Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired his defense minister, citing the need for “new approaches” as the war with Russia enters its 19th month. “This week, parliament will be asked to make a personnel decision … I have decided to replace the minister of

CNN By Josh Pennington, Jonny Hallam and Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired his defense minister, citing the need for “new approaches” as the war with Russia enters its 19th month. “This week, parliament will be asked to make a personnel decision … I have decided to replace the minister

By NICOLE WINFIELD and SARUUL ENKHBOLD Associated Press ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (AP) — Pope Francis wrapped up the first-ever papal visit to Mongolia on Monday by inaugurating a church-run homeless clinic and shelter, insisting that such initiatives aren’t aimed at winning converts but are simply exercises in Christian charity. Francis toured the House of Mercy, a

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — There may be no place like home but President Joe Biden says he cannot go to his. Unprompted, Biden approached reporters Sunday in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, after he went to Mass at St. Edmond Roman Catholic Church to say he was not on vacation. “I

urielblanco (CNN) — El colibrí rufo es mágico. La iridiscente garganta del macho brilla más que un centavo de cobre reluciente y, como la mayoría de los colibríes, zumba por el aire revoloteando con curiosidad justo delante de los humanos que los contemplan. La primera vez que Mike Parr, presidente de American Bird Conservancy, vio

By PIYUSH NAGPAL, ALTAF QADRI and SIBI ARASU Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Rekha Devi, a 30-year-old farm worker, is dreading the moment when her family will be ordered to leave their makeshift tent atop a half-built overpass and return to the Yamuna River floodplains below, where their hut and small field of vegetables

By NINIEK KARMINI and EDNA TARIGAN Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Southeast Asian leaders led by Indonesian host President Joko Widodo are gathering in their final summit this year, besieged by divisive issues with no solutions in sight: Myanmar’s deadly civil strife, new flare-ups in the disputed South China Sea, and the longstanding United

By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president says he’ll tell world leaders about the need to faithfully enforce U.N. sanctions on North Korea when they converge in Indonesia and India for annual summits this week. President Yoon Suk Yeol is to visit Jakarta to attend a series of summits

Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Una perra de Los Ángeles demostró ser el “Master of Puppies” después de colarse en uno de los conciertos de la legendaria banda de metal Metallica. La banda publicó en Facebook sobre el invitado sorpresa en su show del 25 de agosto en Los Ángeles. “¡Quizás hayas oído que

Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — El Día del Trabajo está aquí, lo que significa que el verano llega a su fin y las escuelas reabren. El primer lunes de septiembre también conmemora el movimiento laboral estadounidense y las contribuciones que los trabajadores han hecho a la economía del país. Dado que es feriado bancario,

CNN Opinion by Dean Obeidallah (CNN) — Editor’s note: Dean Obeidallah, a former attorney, is the host of SiriusXM radio’s daily program “The Dean Obeidallah Show.” Follow him on Threads at www.threads.net/@deanobeidallah. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. Read more opinion at CNN. President Joe Biden traveled to Florida on Saturday to survey the devastation from Hurricane Idalia. The

Opinion by Dean Obeidallah (CNN) — Editor’s note: Dean Obeidallah, a former attorney, is the host of SiriusXM radio’s daily program “The Dean Obeidallah Show.” Follow him on Threads at www.threads.net/@deanobeidallah. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. Read more opinion at CNN. President Joe Biden traveled to Florida on Saturday to survey the devastation from Hurricane Idalia. The president

Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — Los magistrados del Tribunal Supremo Electoral de Guatemala dejaron en suspenso la decisión que tomó el Registro de Ciudadanos – una dependencia del TSE – que el pasado 27 de agosto notificó al Movimiento Semilla que había suspendido provisionalmente la personalidad jurídica del partido. Los magistrados explican en

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff is the first American teen since Serena Williams more than two decades ago to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals two years in a row, so the 19-year-old from Florida knows her way out of trouble on a tennis court. As the second set

urielblanco (CNN Español) — Durante casi nueve meses fue permitido en Zapopan ―un municipio vecino de Guadalajara, capital de Jalisco, en el occidente mexicano― multar hasta con US$ 827 a quienes organizan o participan en juegos deportivos en la vía pública provocando molestias a los vecinos, transeúntes o automovilistas. El martes, la Suprema Corte de

By Shawna Mizelle and Andrew Millman, CNN (CNN) — GOP Rep. Nancy Mace has a warning for her party about some efforts to restrict abortion without exceptions – and how it could affect moderate House Republicans on whom their narrow majority depends. “I think they’re walking the plank,” the South Carolina Republican told CNN’s Dana

CNN By Shawna Mizelle and Andrew Millman, CNN (CNN) — GOP Rep. Nancy Mace has a warning for her party about some efforts to restrict abortion without exceptions – and how it could affect moderate House Republicans on whom their narrow majority depends. “I think they’re walking the plank,” the South Carolina Republican told CNN’s

urielblanco (CNN) — Cuatro astronautas concluyeron este domingo su estancia de seis meses a bordo de la Estación Espacial Internacional y se dirigen a un amerizaje frente a la costa de Florida, días después de que el huracán Idalia asolara parte del estado. Los astronautas, miembros de la misión Crew-6 dirigida conjuntamente por la NASA

Opinion by Ryan White (CNN) — It’s hard to imagine any place quite like Key West in the early 1970s ever happening again. Part of its allure was its distance from everything else. Today, nothing feels terribly remote. Everywhere is one TikTok away from being overrun. In Key West in the early ‘70s, there was

SEATTLE (AP) — Detectives in Seattle were investigating the deaths of two adults and two children whose bodies were found following a reported shooting and house fire. Officers responding to a report of a shooting in a residential area of the city Saturday morning found the house engulfed in flames and its doors barricaded closed,

By Carmyn Gutierrez Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Saturday’s season opener for the University of Tennessee football team welcomed a record number of people into Nissan Stadium. UT Athletics said 69,507 fans were in attendance to watch the Volunteers take on the University of Virginia Cavaliers, the largest crowd

SEATTLE (AP) — Detectives in Seattle were investigating the deaths of two adults and two children whose bodies were found following a reported shooting and house fire. Officers responding to a report of a shooting in a residential area of the city Saturday morning found the house engulfed in flames and its doors barricaded closed,

By Mitchell McCluskey, CNN (CNN) — A shooting outside a wedding in Ottawa, Canada, on Saturday night has left two people dead and six injured, police say. Police and first responders arrived on scene after reports of shots fired shortly before 10:30 p.m., the Ottawa Police Service said in a news release. The people involved

By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA BAGHDAD (AP) — The death toll from clashes that broke out in the disputed city of Kirkuk in northern Iraq has risen to four. Meanwhile, the country’s top court issued an order halting the planned handover of the Iraqi federal police headquarters in Kirkuk to the Kurdish Democratic Party, which had sparked

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Northwestern lost to Rutgers 24-7 in the football team’s first game since a hazing scandal led to a coaching change, investigations and multiple lawsuits. Gavin Wimsatt threw a touchdown and ran for another and Rutgers controlled the ball for almost 38 minutes. The loss in

urielblanco (CNN) — La emoción de hacer historia no debería amargarse. Es el momento, la hazaña magnífica, única en la vida, lo que debería ser la causa de que el tiempo se detuviera; las cámaras enfocando a cámara lenta a las triunfadoras que levantan el premio ganado, los teletipos cayendo del cielo como por arte

By Harry Samler Click here for updates on this story     ATLANTA (WANF) — Interior dashcam video shows the MARTA bus driver who crashed into a utility pole last month falling asleep at the wheel. The crash happened shortly before 7 p.m. on July 11. Multiple interior dashcams show an empty bus as the driver closed

PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say a man has been arrested after allowing his 10-year-old son to drive a pickup truck on a Phoenix-area freeway. Arizona Department of Public Safety officials say the boy led troopers on a brief pursuit Saturday afternoon in Scottsdale before being pulled over. DPS says the child’s 49-year-old father was in

By Rheanna Wachter Click here for updates on this story     ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Violence continues to affect local high schools, as the third school this week has enacted safety measures following fighting among the students. St. Mary’s South Side Catholic High School suspended a football game with Hazelwood East after fights broke out

urielblanco (CNN Español) — En 112 comunidades de Madrid se activó este domingo la fase 1 de alerta roja por lluvias. A través de un comunicado, la Dirección General de Protección Civil y Emergencias del Ministerio del Interior emitió una alerta este domingo ante las lluvias y tormentas que se esperan para este domingo en

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Police say about 5,000 people gathered in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki Sunday to protest against a new type of identity card to be introduced later this month. Carrying Greek flags and banners, the protesters, gathered in the city’s iconic White Tower, a waterfront former fortification, chanted slogans and the

Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — Tras la muerte de la actriz Silvina Luna, de quien este jueves se confirmó que falleció luego de un largo proceso de deterioro de su salud, el nombre de Aníbal Lotocki volvió a ser centro de polémica en Argentina. El médico tiene una condena por ocasionar lesiones a cuatro mujeres

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Lea Michele will play Fanny Brice in the Broadway musical revival of “Funny Girl” for the last time Sunday evening, and she’s been reflecting on what the experience has meant to her. In a statement posted to her verified Instagram page on Sunday, Michele characterized her time playing Brice

By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aerosmith is one of the best things to come out of Boston, and soon it will exist only in memories and playbacks — like Tom Brady, “Cheers” and Larry Bird. The quintet has given the world 50 years of classic rock and some of the most enduring

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Beyoncé shined the brightest in a city full of Hollywood stars during the second night of her epic Renaissance Tour show on Saturday night. She once again packed the massive SoFi stadium filled with concertgoers wearing gleaming silver outfits at the request of Beyoncé

By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A Los Angeles dog proved herself “Master of Puppies” after sneaking into one of legendary metal band Metallica’s concerts. The band posted about the surprise guest at their August 25 Los Angeles show on Facebook. “You might have heard we had a four-legged fan join us for #M72LA!” reads

By Tajma Hall Click here for updates on this story     KENOSHA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The first day of school is a big day for anybody, but for one family, this year is extra special. Carthage College is welcoming a group of students who are all related. Three generations of one family will be attending the

By DENISE PRIDGEN Click here for updates on this story     ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards, NC-11, has introduced the Stop Pot Act, which would withhold federal funding from states and tribes that allow the use of recreational marijuana. NC congressman introduces ‘Stop Pot Act’ to curb recreational marijuana legalization The

By Hannah Jewell Click here for updates on this story     BAY CITY, Michigan (WNEM) — When residents travel for the holidays, many people head “up north” for the views and campgrounds northern Michigan offers, but many out-of-towners come to mid-Michigan to enjoy what it has to offer. Some locals have stayed home to enjoy the

By Ellie Nakamoto-White Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — After a recent cellphone video caught a Milwaukee caregiver making some kind of violent and physical contact with one of their clients, the family of the alleged victim and concerned neighbors are speaking out. On Saturday, a group filled the streets

By FOX 12 Staff Click here for updates on this story     PORTLAND Oregon (KPTV) — Two teenagers were injured, and officers arrested a man for several charges following a stabbing on a Trimet MAX train in southeast Portland Saturday evening, according to Portland police. Just before 6 p.m., police responded to a report of a

By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Israel’s prime minister is floating the idea of building infrastructure projects such as a fiber optic cable linking countries in Asia and the Arabian Peninsula with Europe through Israel and Cyprus. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said after talks with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides Sunday that he’s

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s foreign minister has begun a visit to Bahrain that comes as the countries mark the third anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. It is the first visit by Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to any of the four countries that normalized ties with Israel under the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords. Israel’s far-right

STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota prison has “resolved without incident” a situation involving about 100 inmates in one housing unit who would not return to their cells. One former inmate on Sunday called the move by prisoners an act of self-preservation. The Department of Corrections said that the situation was “calm, peaceful and stable

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Paul McCartney is sending all his love to friend Jimmy Buffett, the beloved tropical rock musician who died Friday, according to a statement posted to his official website. He was 76. The Beatles icon posted a lengthy and moving tribute to Buffett on his verified Instagram page Saturday, where

SAG HARBOR, N.Y. (AP) — A statement on Jimmy Buffett’s website has disclosed the cause of the singer-songwriter’s death: a rare, aggressive skin cancer. The statement says the 76-year-old had Merkel cell cancer and died at his home in Sag Harbor, New York. The statement was posted after initial news of the “Margaritaville” singer’s death

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Metallica postponed Sunday’s concert in Arizona after the band said lead singer James Hetfield tested positive for COVID-19. The band has rescheduled the second night of its tour stop at Glendale’s State Farm Stadium for Sept. 9. “We’re extremely disappointed and regret any inconvenience this has caused you. We look forward

By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Disney wants to narrow the scope of its federal lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to just a free speech claim that the Florida governor retaliated against the company because of its public opposition to a state law banning classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades. Disney

By JILL COLVIN and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Their rivals are busy answering voters’ questions at town halls across South Carolina, glad-handing with business owners in New Hampshire and grinding to hit every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. But the front-runners for their party’s nomination, former President Donald Trump and President Joe

By Matt Phillips and Kelly Murray, CNN (CNN) — A 17-year-old boy was shot dead by police Saturday after he allegedly killed a police dog and pointed his gun at officers, authorities in Georgia said. The teenager was identified as Stephon Ford by Clayton County Police Department Assistant Chief Bruce Parks during a news conference

By Aimee Lewis and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The US suffered a surprise 110-104 loss to Lithuania at the FIBA Basketball World Cup in the Philippines on Sunday. Lithuania led by 17 points at halftime and despite a late US resurgence held on to secure the country’s third ever victory over the Americans and

PARIS (AP) — Tunisia’s opposition Islamist party Ennahdha says one of its senior officials has been placed under house arrest by authorities in what it called an illegal decision. Ennahdha condemned in a statement the sanction against Abdel Karim Harouni and called for him to be released. The move comes after the founder of the

Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Here is an often-repeated claim you’ll hear from reporters and analysts: Former President Donald Trump’s control over the Republican primary field solidified not in spite of, but because of, his four criminal indictments. It is a catch-22; the effort to seek accountability for his effort to stay

By Lauren Mascarenhas and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Diplo made it to his concert in Washington, DC, Saturday night with a tale to tell. After a heavy rainstorm soaked the Burning Man festival, leaving more than 70,000 people stranded, the DJ and producer embarked on a muddy trek through the desert. With the help

By Aimee Lewis and Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — Max Verstappen further cemented his status as the dominant driver of his generation with a historic victory at the Italian Grand Prix, his 10th consecutive race win. No Formula One driver has ever won as many races in a row in a season. The Red Bull

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer The third installment in the Denzel Washington-led “Equalizer” franchise topped the domestic box office this weekend with $34.5 million according to studio estimates Sunday. By the end of the Monday holiday, Sony expects that total will rise to $42 million. Labor Day signals the end of Hollywood’s summer movie

By Andrew Millman, CNN Washington (CNN) — Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota said Sunday that Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell is “perfectly capable” of carrying out his leadership position after he froze in public for the second time in as many months. “There’s a lot of folks out there who would like to

By Yulia Kesaieva and Josh Pennington, CNN (CNN) — Russian forces attacked Ukrainian port facilities on the Danube River used for food exports on Sunday, a day before Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to discuss reviving a grain export deal with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. At least two people were injured in the

MADRID (AP) — Forecasts of heavy rain in central Spain have led authorities to shut down train lines, cancel a Spanish league soccer game and order citizens to stay indoors. Spain’s weather service issued warnings for intense rainstorms in Madrid and surrounding areas on Sunday. Spain’s state rail authority said that service between Madrid and

By SONIA PÉREZ D. Associated Press GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s top electoral authority says that it has blocked the suspension of President-elect Bernardo Arévalo’s Seed Movement, at least temporarily giving the party back its legal status and cutting off an attempt by rials to weaken Arévalo. The decision announced by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal

By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature is talking about impeaching a newly elected liberal state Supreme Court justice even before she has heard a case. The unprecedented attempt to impeach and remove Justice Janet Protasiewicz from office comes as the court is being asked to throw out legislative electoral

By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME and GERALD IMRAY Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — One of the few things that survived the fire and smoke that caused at least 76 horrific deaths in a rundown apartment block in Johannesburg is a circular plaque hanging on the brown brick exterior. It has a five-sentence inscription outlining the building’s history.

By KWIYEON HA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace may draw tourists from far and wide, but on Sunday visitors to the landmark were treated to a different sort of spectacle: a parade of corgis dressed up in crowns, tiaras and royal outfits. Around 20 royal fans and