Experimental spinal cord implant helps Parkinson’s patient walk in new study
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Marc Gauthier can now step into an elevator without his body stiffening and freezing in place. He can take a…
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A new survey of wealthy nations finds favorable views rising for the US while declining for China
By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new poll finds public opinions in 24 countries growing more favorable of the United States than…
Continue Reading Jeff Tweedy is a prolific songwriter and poignant lyricist. So why does writing scare him?
By KRYSTA FAURIA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jeff Tweedy is known to fans as a prolific songwriter and poignant lyricist. So it may come as…
Continue Reading States with restrictive abortion laws place more kids in foster care, particularly kids of color
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — A new study finds that in states with certain restrictive abortion laws, even before the US Supreme Court…
Continue Reading James Corden heading to SiriusXM with a weekly celebrity talk show
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer James Corden may be off TV screens after leaving CBS’ “The Late Late Show” but that doesn’t mean…
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Former GOP Rep. Peter Meijer joins Michigan Senate race
By David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Former GOP Rep. Peter Meijer announced Monday that he would run for Senate in Michigan, joining a crowded field of…
Continue Reading ’80s icon Boy George is returning to Broadway in ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Boy George is returning to Broadway in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.” The…
Continue Reading With threats on the rise, many Jews in America are buying guns and seeking firearms training
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — As three pistol-holding Jewish women aligned their muzzles with the outdoor targets at the Magen Am gun…
Continue Reading Just Stop Oil protesters smash frame of Velázquez’s ‘Rokeby Venus’ in London gallery
By Catherine Nicholls and Issy Ronald, CNN London (CNN) — Two climate activists from the group Just Stop Oil have been arrested after smashing…
Continue Reading An 11-year-old killed in Cincinnati has been identified and police are seeking the shooter
By SAMANTHA HENDRICKSON Associated Press/Report For America COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An 11-year-old boy killed in a weekend shooting in Cincinnati has…
Continue Reading Zelensky invites Trump to Ukraine and says former president ‘can’t bring peace’ because of Putin
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invited Donald Trump to visit Ukraine, after the former US president…
Continue Reading Gobierno de México aumenta a 50 la cifra de muertos tras el paso del huracán Otis
Sol Amaya (CNN) — El Gobierno de México subió a 50 la cifra oficial de muertos tras el paso del huracán Otis en Acapulco. La gobernadora de…
Continue Reading ChatGPT-maker OpenAI hosts its first big tech showcase as the AI startup faces growing competition
By BARBARA ORTUTAY and MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writers SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT has invited…
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Caster Semenya says she went through ‘hell’ due to testosterone limits imposed on female athletes
CNN By Bianna Golodryga, Ben Church and Henry Hullah, CNN (CNN) — South Africa’s two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya told CNN that…
Continue Reading Caster Semenya says she went through ‘hell’ due to testosterone limits imposed on female athletes
By Bianna Golodryga, Ben Church and Henry Hullah, CNN (CNN) — South Africa’s two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya told CNN that having to…
Continue Reading More than 10,000 killed in Gaza, Hamas-controlled health ministry says, as condemnation of Israel’s campaign grows
By CNN Staff (CNN) — More than 10,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel launched its military offensive nearly a month ago, the…
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Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say
CNN By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Older adults who don’t smoke tobacco but do use marijuana were at higher risk of both heart attack and…
Continue Reading Drugstore closures could make pharmacy deserts even worse
With hundreds of pharmacies closing their doors this year alone, experts fear that more vulnerable Americans could be left without access to the…
Continue Reading King Charles III will preside over Britain’s State Opening of Parliament, where pomp meets politics
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — King Charles III is preparing to deliver the King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament.…
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Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd steps down as CEO. She’ll be replaced by Slack’s leader
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as chief executive after nearly a decade running the…
Continue Reading South Africa and Chad recall diplomats from Israel
By David McKenzie, Sarah Dean, Joseph Ataman and Maya Szaniecki, CNN Johannesburg, South Africa (CNN) — South Africa and Chad have announced…
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Taylor Swift adds Brittany Mahomes to her squad
CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift appears to have a new member of her squad. Over the weekend she was photographed having a…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift adds Brittany Mahomes to her squad
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift appears to have a new member of her squad. Over the weekend she was photographed having a…
Continue Reading Biden announces $16 billion for Amtrak rail improvements in Northeast Corridor
By Gregory Wallace and Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden announced Monday the federal government will pump more than $16 billion…
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Idaho State University will host “Idaho After Graduation” on Wednesday
“Idaho After Graduation” that offers attendees information about college programs, career technical training, military service opportunities, and…
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Diver’s huge discovery of ancient coins off coast of Italy hints at hidden shipwreck
More than 30,000 large bronze coins dating back to the fourth century AD have been found by a member of the public during a dive off the coast of…
Continue Reading Two more companies recall cinnamon applesauce pouches due to potential lead contamination
Two more companies are recalling fruit puree pouches due to potential contamination with lead, the US Food and Drug Administration…
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3 things to know this morning – November 6, 2023
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Continue Reading French parliament starts debating a bill that would make it easier to deport some migrants
PARIS (AP) — Senators in France are set to start debating a bill that is intended to toughen the country’s immigration law. French Interior…
Continue Reading Democrats are counting on abortion politics to help deliver wins in key races across the country this week
By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — In the 16 months since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, six states have held direct votes on the future…
Continue Reading Mind-altering ketamine becomes new pain treatment, despite little research or regulation
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The decades-old surgical drug ketamine has found a new use — as an alternative to opioids…
Continue Reading Pakistan steps up security at military and other sensitive installations after attack on an air base
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Officials say Pakistani authorities have stepped up security at military and other sensitive…
Continue Reading WTA Finals: Year-end world No. 1 ranking up for grabs for Iga Świątek as she faces Jessica Pegula in rain-delayed final
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The world’s eight best tennis players have been whittled down to just two at the WTA Finals, with Poland’s Iga…
Continue Reading Climate activists smash glass protecting Velazquez’s Venus painting in London’s National Gallery
LONDON (AP) — The group Just Stop Oil says two climate change protesters have smashed a protective glass panel covering a famous Diego Velázquez…
Continue Reading South Africa recalls ambassador and diplomatic mission to Israel and accuses it of genocide in Gaza
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s government has recalled Monday its ambassador and diplomatic mission to…
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Showers and winds
Mild and cloudy in the 30/40’s in the valley to start Monday. Hope you enjoyed ALL the extra sleep you got over the weekend, right? Highs today…
Continue Reading Moldova’s pro-Western government hails elections despite mayoral losses in capital and key cities
BY STEPHEN McGRATH and AUREL OBREJA Associated Press CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova’s ruling pro-European party has lost a bid for the…
Continue Reading Republican Peter Meijer, who supported Trump’s impeachment, enters Michigan’s US Senate race
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Republican former congressman Peter Meijer has announced he’ll run for an open…
Continue Reading Hungary has fired the national museum director over LGBTQ+ content in World Press Photo exhibition
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s cultural minister has fired the director of the Hungarian National Museum in…
Continue Reading You can rent Martha Stewart’s farm guesthouse for a pre-Thanksgiving stay – for just $11.23
By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — Thanksgiving is closing in. For some people, the holiday piles on the pressure to nail it in the hospitality…
Continue Reading New Edition announces Las Vegas residency dates starting in late February after touring for 2 years
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — R&B group New Edition will bring their New Jack Swing tunes dating back 40…
Continue Reading Man, 53, dies during swimming leg of an Australian triathlon
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — A 53-year-old man died Sunday during the swimming leg of the Noosa Triathlon in Australia. Queensland Police said a…
Continue Reading Ryanair’s soaring profit means regular payouts to shareholders for first time in 40 years
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Ryanair will start paying regular dividends for the first time in its nearly 40-year history, as Europe’s…
Continue Reading Father of 11-year-old boy killed in a shooting that left 4 children injured asks: ‘How many people have to bury their kids?’
By Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — An 11-year-old boy was killed and four other children injured when someone in a car opened fire into a crowd…
Continue Reading Heinz’s newest ketchup tastes like pickles
Ketchup and pickles have been a natural combination on a hamburger and hot dogs for decades. Now, thanks to Heinz, the two flavors have been combined…
Continue Reading Behold ‘Grok,’ Elon Musk’s AI chatbot with a ‘rebellious’ streak
By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Brace yourselves. Jokes incoming. Elon Musk has announced the introduction of “Grok,” an artificially…
Continue Reading Man in Hamburg airport hostage drama used a rental car and had no weapons permit
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities say a man who drove onto the tarmac at Hamburg Airport with his 4-year-old daughter and started an 18-hour standoff with…
Continue Reading Ethiopia says disputed western Tigray will be settled in a referendum and displaced people returned
Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia’s federal government says the future of contested land in its northern Tigray region will…
Continue Reading Historic rookie, a surprising kicker and title credentials on show: Everything to know about Week 9’s Sunday NFL games
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Some teams have title aspirations. Some teams aim for a spot in the playoffs. For others, the promising play of their…
Continue Reading This holiday season, the mean ol’ Grinch gets a comedy podcast series hosted by James Austin Johnson
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — What would the mean ol’ Grinch be doing in 2023? Would that Christmas sad sack be…
Continue Reading CDC to expand disease surveillance at four major US airports to include flu, RSV
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding its infectious disease surveillance program at four…
Continue Reading Researchers find sensitive personal data of US military personnel is for sale online
Sensitive personal information like the apparent home addresses and health conditions of thousands of active-duty US military personnel can be bought…
Continue Reading Kimberly Palmer: 5 strategies for navigating today’s digital tipping culture
By KIMBERLY PALMER of NerdWallet The requests for tips for service are coming more frequently these days, as cashless payment methods with automated…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Nov. 6: Israel, Trump trial, Election workers, Extreme weather, Pollution
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A Muslim student at Stanford University is advocating for “love, understanding and inclusivity” after he…
Continue Reading Police say a shooter fired 22 shots into a Cincinnati crowd, killing a boy and wounding 5 others
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati officials are expressing outrage at a drive-by shooting that sent more than a score of bullets into a crowd of…
Continue Reading Migration from Senegal surges as more than 32,000 people have landed in Spain’s Canary Islands
By RENATA BRITO Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Migration from Senegal is surging as more than 32,000 migrants have landed in Spain’s…
Continue Reading Five graphics that show some of the biggest threats facing the natural world
Words by Flo Cornall, graphics by Woojin Lee, CNN (CNN) — Blazing fires, biblical floods and catastrophic storms are becoming increasingly…
Continue Reading Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi goes on a hunger strike while imprisoned in Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A campaign urging Iran to free Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi says the activist has begun a hunger…
Continue Reading Polish president to appoint new prime minister after opposition coalition’s election win
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — An aide says Polish President Andrzej Duda will appoint a new prime minister following general elections last month in which…
Continue Reading AP survey finds 55 of 69 schools in major college football now sell alcohol at stadiums on game day
By LARRY LAGE and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — College football tailgates are as synonymous with the game as…
Continue Reading US senators seek answers from Army after reservist killed 18 in Maine
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Two senators from Maine are asking the U.S. Army inspector general to provide a full accounting of interactions with a…
Continue Reading Ailing Pope Francis meets with European rabbis and condemns antisemitism, terrorism, war
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis met with European rabbis on Monday and decried antisemitism, war and terrorism…
Continue Reading Israel’s cyber defense chief tells CNN he’s concerned Iran could increase severity of its cyberattacks
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — After suspected Iranian hackers claimed a string of recent attacks on Israeli security cameras, Israel’s cyber…
Continue Reading Epic Games goes to court to challenge Google’s app store practices
By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — Epic Games, the maker of the popular game “Fortnite,” launches a battle against Google in federal court today in…
Continue Reading Barbra Streisand wasn’t happy with how Siri said her name. So she called up Apple’s CEO to get it fixed
Hey Siri … Which iconic singer and actress has a much anticipated autobiography coming out this…
Continue Reading Florida lawmakers to begin special session by expressing support of Israel
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Legislature will return to the Capitol for a special session that will…
Continue Reading Ukraine says 19 troops killed by missile at an awards ceremony. Zelenskyy calls it avoidable tragedy
By HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine has confirmed that 19 service members were killed by a Russian missile strike in…
Continue Reading Luiz Díaz begs for release of kidnapped father after scoring stoppage-time equalizer for Liverpool
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Liverpool player Luis Díaz has pleaded for his kidnapped father to be released back to his family in Colombia.…
Continue Reading French justice minister is on trial accused of conflict of interest
By NICOLAS VAUX-MONTAGNY Associated Press PARIS (AP) — France’s justice minister is facing trial on charges of using his office to settle…
Continue Reading You need these things in your car in case of severe winter storms
If you’re ever stranded in your car because of a winter storm, being prepared can be the difference between survival and serious harm or…
Continue Reading Yellen to host Chinese vice premier for talks in San Francisco ahead of start of APEC summit
By AAMER MADHANI Associated WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is hosting Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng for two days of talks…
Continue Reading ‘Amtrak Joe’ Biden is off to Delaware give out more money for trains
By SEUNG MIN KIM The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is promoting new cash for Amtrak. He’s off to Amtrak Bear…
Continue Reading Opinion: The Supreme Court may make America’s gun violence problem even worse
Opinion by Shannon Watts (CNN) — Editor’s Note: Shannon Watts, who founded the group Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, is the…
Continue Reading Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Older adults who don’t smoke tobacco but do use marijuana were at higher risk of both heart attack and stroke…
Continue Reading Biden impeachment inquiry end game comes into focus, but moderate Republicans still not sold
By Annie Grayer and Melanie Zanona, CNN House Republicans are prepared to enter the last stage of their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden,…
Continue Reading Blinken wraps up frantic Mideast tour with tepid, if any, support for pauses in Gaza fighting
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was wrapping up a grueling Middle East diplomatic…
Continue Reading National Geographic announces 2024 ‘cool list’
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — National Geographic Traveller has published a roster of 30 places and experiences comprising its 2024 ‘cool…
Continue Reading ‘Photography shows us what matters’: The Nature Conservancy announces stunning photo contest winners
By Arya Jyothi, CNN (CNN) — A dried-up pond revealing holes dug by fish, a settlement in the middle of a yellow rapeseed field, and a wolf…
Continue Reading Germany’s Scholz faces pressure to curb migration as he meets state governors
BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Olaf Scholz is to meet Germany’s 16 state governors to address ways to deal with large numbers of migrants, an issue…
Continue Reading Northeast China sees first major blizzard this season and forecasters warn of record snowfall
BEIJING (AP) — Heavy snow has blanketed swaths of China’s northeastern region, shutting schools and halting transportation in the first major…
Continue Reading Choking New Delhi smog shutters schools and shrouds Cricket World Cup
By Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — A throat-searing blanket of smog has enveloped New Delhi, forcing schools to shut and disrupting the Cricket World…
Continue Reading Aid trickles in to Nepal villages struck by earthquake as survivors salvage belongings from rubble
By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Aid trickled in to villages Monday in Nepal’s northwest mountains flattened by a…
Continue Reading China hasn’t been this scary for investors in 25 years
By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The world’s second largest economy is struggling to attract foreign companies and investments, despite…
Continue Reading Israeli troops surround Gaza City and cut off northern part of the besieged Hamas-ruled territory
By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli troops early Monday had surrounded Gaza City and cut off…
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