Lightning strikes kill cattle, start fires in Greece during heat wave
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Lightning strikes in northern Greece have killed cattle and started fires during a dayslong heat wave affecting most of…
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Paris adds an unusual museum to its illustrious roster
By Forrest Brown and Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: A museum in France gets cheesy, a global IT meltdown snarls…
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31 millones de personas bajo alertas de calor en todo el oeste de EE.UU. este sábado
Julia Hernández (CNN) — 31 millones de personas, principalmente a través del desierto del suroeste y el interior del noroeste del Pacífico,…
Continue Reading Bridge collapses in China killing 15 after flash floods
By Chloe Liu, Hassan Tayir and Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — At least 15 people have died after a bridge partially collapsed in China’s Shaanxi…
Continue Reading Accidentally exposed yellowish-green crystals reveal ‘mind-blowing’ finding on Mars, scientists say
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — The Curiosity rover has made its most unusual find to date on Mars: rocks made of pure sulfur. And it all…
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Federal class action lawsuit is seeking refunds on behalf of ticketed fans after chaos at Copa América final
By Denise Royal and Carlos Suarez, CNN (CNN) — A federal class action lawsuit was filed Friday on behalf of ticketed fans who were not…
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Democratic consensus solidifies around Harris, should Biden step aside
By Edward-Isaac Dovere and Lauren Fox, CNN Washington (CNN) — No one quite knows what the process of picking a new nominee would be if Joe…
Continue Reading Malaysia honors a new king in coronation marked by pomp and cannon fire
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Traditional pomp and cannon fire marked the coronation of Malaysia’s billionaire King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, who…
Continue Reading Myanmar’s civil war has seen a devastating increase in attacks on schools, researchers say
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A group that monitors armed conflict in Myanmar says an intensification of fighting in the Southeast Asian…
Continue Reading Turkish president dampens hopes for restarting talks on Cyprus’ 50-year ethnic split
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Turkey’s president has reaffirmed his commitment to a two-state peace deal for ethnically split Cyprus that Greek Cypriots…
Continue Reading Restorations are ongoing after global tech outage strands thousands at airports, disrupts hospitals and public services
By Dalia Faheid and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Operations are gradually being restored but delays continue for a second day after “the largest…
Continue Reading Trump’s epic week began with cheating death
By Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump may not have changed in the past week, but the presidential race clearly has. In the seven days…
Continue Reading Bangladesh imposes strict curfew with a ‘shoot-on-sight-order’ following deadly protests
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Police imposed a strict curfew with a “shoot-on-sight” order across Bangladesh as military forces…
Continue Reading Why your Mediterranean beach vacation might be bad for your health
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Ostia, Italy (CNN) — The Mediterranean Sea may evoke images of luxurious beach holidays, scrumptious seafood meals…
Continue Reading Alaska election officials to recalculate signatures for ranked vote repeal measure after court order
Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A state court judge has disqualified a number of booklets used to gather signatures for an initiative that…
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Bottled water is full of microplastics. Is it still 'natural'?
Grist reports on legal battles against bottled water companies by consumers hoping to protect themselves from microplastic contamination.…
Continue Reading 11 dead and dozens missing after a highway bridge in China crumbles in flooding and heavy storms
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese authorities say at least 11 people have died and 30 are missing in the partial collapse of a highway bridge in the…
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Learning science might help kids read better
The Hechinger Report explains how the evidence is increasing for building students’ background knowledge of the world, an indirect way of teaching…
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They thought graduation was near. Instead, these immigrant students were pressured to transfer.
Chalkbeat reports on the problems a New York City school’s population of English Language Learners faced before being allowed to…
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Exposing the music industry's gender bias
Skoove examines a plethora of gaps in gender equity across all levels of the music…
Continue Reading UN approves more transparent procedures for people and entities to get off its sanctions lists
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations Security Council has unanimously approved more transparent procedures for the hundreds of…
Continue Reading Biden praises longtime US Rep Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who died of cancer
Associated Press Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and…
Continue Reading The Olympics are coming to the capital of fashion. Expect uniforms befitting a Paris runway
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Sure, they call it the City of Light. But Paris is also the City of Fashion. So it’s no surprise that designers…
Continue Reading Trump holds first rally after assassination attempt with his new running mate, Vance, by his side
Associated Press GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Donald Trump held his first campaign rally since he survived an assassination attempt Saturday,…
Continue Reading Outside the RNC, small Milwaukee businesses and their regulars tried to salvage a sluggish week
Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Republican National Convention didn’t deliver an overwhelming victory to some small businesses in…
Continue Reading In a California gold rush town, some Black families are fighting for land taken from their ancestors
Associated Press/Report for America COLOMA, Calif. (AP) — In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking…
Continue Reading Who are some of the Americans behind bars in Russia, and what are the prospects for their release?
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Arrests of Americans in Russia have become increasingly common with relations sinking to Cold War lows.…
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‘Guns vs. Hoses’ game raises $10k for charity
The 13th annual ‘Guns vs. Hoses’ charity softball game came to Melaleuca Field on…
Continue Reading Beyond Biden, Democrats are split over who would be next —VP Harris or launch a ‘mini primary’
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As Democrats churn over whether President Joe Biden should stay in the 2024 race, the party turmoil is deepening…
Continue Reading Sheila Jackson Lee, long-serving Democratic congresswoman and advocate for Black Americans, dies at 74
CNN By Michelle Shen, CNN (CNN) — Sheila Jackson Lee, a longtime Democratic congresswoman from Texas who was an outspoken advocate for Black…
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Friday American Legion baseball scores – July 19, 2024
Area American Legion baseball scores for Friday, July…
Continue Reading Indonesian women assert themselves with martial arts as gender-based violence remains a challenge
Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An emotionally and physically abusive marriage of 11 years led Rani Miranti to join a fight club that…
Continue Reading Sheila Jackson Lee, long-serving Democratic congresswoman and advocate for Black Americans, dies at 74
By Michelle Shen, CNN (CNN) — Sheila Jackson Lee, a longtime Democratic congresswoman from Texas who was an outspoken advocate for Black…
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Thunderstorm knocks out power lines in Bingham County
BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – A Friday evening thunderstorm knocked out power and downed trees in Blackfoot and portions of the county. The…
Continue Reading La CIDH y 5 países de América Latina denuncian represión política en Venezuela
Mauricio Torres (CNN Español) — A nueve días de las elecciones presidenciales en Venezuela, la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos…
Continue Reading El Gobierno de Perú rechaza el informe de Amnistía Internacional que señala responsabilidad de Boluarte por las muertes en las protestas de 2022 y 2023
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — El presidente del Consejo de Ministros de Perú, Gustavo Adrianzén, rechazó este jueves el informe…
Continue Reading Alaska election officials to recalculate signatures for ranked vote repeal measure after court order
Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A state court judge has disqualified a number of booklets used to gather signatures for an initiative that…
Continue Reading Presentan demanda colectiva para solicitar reembolsos tras el caos en la final de la Copa América
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Una demanda colectiva federal fue presentada este viernes en nombre de los aficionados con boleto que no se les…
Continue Reading Firefighters free cat wedged in piece of wood
By Rubén Rosario Click here for updates on this story FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WSVN) — Firefighters in Fort…
Continue Reading Man learns prison sentence 33 years after conviction
By Tiffany Flournoy Click here for updates on this story HOMER, Louisiana (KTBS) — A Ringgold man who had been on the…
Continue Reading Arce y 3 altos funcionarios dan su declaración por escrito sobre el intento de golpe de Estado en Bolivia
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — El presidente de Bolivia, Luis Arce, el vicepresidente, David Choquehuanca, y tres ministros…
Continue Reading Biden faces fresh wave of Democratic defections as campaign tries to press forward
CNN By Jeremy Herb, John King and Dana Bash, CNN Milwaukee, Wisconsin (CNN) — President Joe Biden faced a new round of defections Friday from…
Continue Reading Israel’s invitation to this year’s atomic bomb commemorations in Japan has sparked a controversy over double standards
By Chris Lau, Nodoka Katsura and Rinka Tonsho, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — Hiroshima, the Japanese city devastated by a US atomic bomb in 1945, is at the…
Continue Reading 32-year-old woman dies after being struck twice on highway
By Carly Yoshida and Diane Ako Click here for updates on this story KANEOHE, Hawaii (KITV) — A 32-year-old woman is…
Continue Reading Prosecutors ask judge for trial date for man charged with attempting to kill Justice Kavanaugh in 2022
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — After two years, prosecutors and defense attorneys have not been able to reach a plea deal in the case against…
Continue Reading Former preschool teacher sentenced to 3 years of probation for child abuse
By Duaa Israr Click here for updates on this story MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A former Menomonee Falls…
Continue Reading Shane Lowry keeps calm and carries British Open lead at Troon
AP Golf Writer TROON, Scotland (AP) — Shane Lowry has the British Open lead at Royal Troon after a 69 on a wild day at Royal Troon. Lowry’s…
Continue Reading Kentucky motel ordered to pay $2M after fatal scalding shower incident
By Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) — A jury awarded $2 million to the estate of a man who died months after being “scalded and severely burned”…
Continue Reading La luna llena de julio coincide con el aniversario de un acontecimiento lunar especial
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La luna llena de julio brillará en el cielo este fin de semana, y caerá cerca del aniversario de un acontecimiento…
Continue Reading Migrant children were put in abusive shelters for years, suit says. Critics blame lack of oversight
Associated Press MCALLEN, Texas (AP) — As allegations of sexual abuse built up at the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children…
Continue Reading Florida man arrested, accused of making threats against Trump, Vance on social media
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Police say a Florida man accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. JD Vance and their…
Continue Reading Blinken says Iran’s nuclear weapon breakout time is probably down to 1-2 weeks
CNN By Jennifer Hansler and Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday said that Iran’s breakout time – the…
Continue Reading Brittney Griner and wife Cherelle welcome a son: ‘That’s my man’
By Sydney Bishop and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Brittney Griner will have one more fan cheering her on this Olympic season. The WNBA star and her…
Continue Reading Trump says he had ‘a very good phone call’ with Zelensky, discussed Russia-Ukraine war
By Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump said he “had a very good phone call” with Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Continue Reading Cuántas medallas ha ganado España en su historia en los Juegos Olímpicos y cuál fue su mejor participación
Carmen Sánchez (CNN Español) — España ha participado en un 24 ediciones de los Juegos Olímpicos. El país hizo su debut en 1900, pero no…
Continue Reading Judge turns down ex-Rep. George Santos’ request to nix some charges ahead of fraud trial
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has lost a bid to get rid of part of the criminal case against him as he heads…
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Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother face federal wire fraud charges
By Denise Royal and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — A federal grand jury in Miami charged rapper Sean Kingston and his mother each with one count of…
Continue Reading Churchill Downs lifts Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s suspension after he admits wrongdoing
By Jacob Lev and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Churchill Downs lifted the suspension on Friday of thoroughbred trainer Bob Baffert after the Hall…
Continue Reading Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff stops by USA women’s basketball practice
AP Basketball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff stopped by USA women’s basketball practice on Friday to wish the team success…
Continue Reading Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.; Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va.; Rep. Ro Khanna; D-Calif. ___…
Continue Reading 8 de cada 10 estudiantes argentinos quieren ir a la universidad, pero solo la mitad lo logra
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — Los jóvenes en Argentina que se encuentran en el último año del nivel secundario tienen altas…
Continue Reading Los investigadores reconstruyen un perfil desconcertante del atacante en el intento de magnicidio de Trump
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Tras realizar más de 200 entrevistas y rastrear su historial telefónico y de búsquedas en Internet, los…
Continue Reading Abortion rights supporters report having enough signatures to qualify for Montana ballot
Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — An initiative to ask voters if they want to protect the right to a pre-viability abortion in Montana’s…
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Sixth human case of bird flu reported in Colorado, CDC says
By Maya Davis, CNN (CNN) — A new human case of H5 highly pathogenic avian flu has been identified in Colorado, the US Centers for Disease…
Continue Reading Yankees honor late AP photojournalist Kathy Willens with moment of silence before game vs. Rays
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees honored late Associated Press photojournalist Kathy Willens with a moment of silence before…
Continue Reading American Airlines has a contract deal with flight attendants, and President Biden is happy about it
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines and the union representing its flight attendants have a deal on a new contract. President Joe Biden says…
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Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox pledges Trump his support after saying last week he wouldn’t vote for him
By Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Friday pledged his support to former President Donald Trump in a notable shift after…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | Así fue como la tecnología mundial colapsó repentinamente
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Cuando las computadoras y los sistemas tecnológicos en todo el mundo fallaron el viernes, causando problemas en…
Continue Reading Lawsuit filed over Alabama law that blocks more people with felony convictions from voting
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A voting rights group says a new Alabama law that expanded the list of felonies that cause a person to…
Continue Reading Legal fight continues with appeals over proposed immigration initiative for Arizona Nov. 5 ballot
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The fight to keep a proposed immigration initiative off Arizona’s Nov. 5 ballot is not over yet. Immigrant…
Continue Reading Los primeros Juegos Olímpicos tras la pandemia emocionan más a los patrocinadores que a los aficionados
Alexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN) — El pardo y antaño contaminado río Sena de París no es el más brillante ni el más glamuroso,…
Continue Reading Churchill Downs lifts suspension of trainer Bob Baffert following Medina Spirit’s failed drug test
AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Churchill Downs has rescinded its extended suspension of Bob Baffert, allowing the Hall of Fame trainer to…
Continue Reading Ciudad de México tipifica el delito de transfeminicidio: estos son los cambios a la ley
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — El Congreso de la Ciudad de México aprobó el jueves la Ley “Paola Buenrostro” que tipifica como…
Continue Reading US says Iran moving forward on a key aspect of developing a nuclear bomb
Associated Press ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Two top Biden administration officials say Iran is talking more about getting a nuclear bomb, and has made…
Continue Reading Former NFL star Lawrence Taylor charged with failing to update address on sex offender registry
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was charged in Florida with failing to update his address on the state’s…
Continue Reading WNBA players step up their clothes game, garnering attention for their pregame fashion choices
AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — WNBA players have amped up their clothes game, garnering attention off the court for their pregame fashion choices.…
Continue Reading Gobierno de Guatemala pide a Estados Unidos reforzar protección de menores migrantes no acompañados
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — El Gobierno de Guatemala pidió a Estados Unidos reforzar la protección de los menores migrantes no…
Continue Reading David Letterman will headline Biden fundraiser at Hawaii governor’s home on July 29, AP source says
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — David Letterman will headline a fundraiser with President Joe Biden in 10 days at the home of Hawaii Gov. Josh…
Continue Reading Missouri woman who served 43 years in prison is free after her murder conviction was overturned
Associated Press CHILLICOTHE, Mo. (AP) — A woman whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years of a life sentence was released…
Continue Reading Nominations for National Guard leaders languish, triggering concerns as top officers retire
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The top four officers of the National Guard Bureau have left or are set to retire in about two weeks, and to…
Continue Reading From a media perspective, it was a tale of two Trump speeches — and long enough for both
AP Media Writer From a media perspective, Donald Trump failed to stick the landing at the Republican convention that nominated him as its…
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American Airlines flight attendants reach new contract deal
By Reuters (Reuters) — American Airlines’ 28,000 flight attendants have reached a tentative labor agreement with the company, their union…
Continue Reading Two dead in multistate listeria outbreak linked with sliced deli meat, CDC says
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning Friday about a deadly multistate listeria…
Continue Reading July’s full moon coincides with the anniversary of a special lunar event
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — July’s full moon will shine bright in the sky this weekend — and lands near the anniversary of a special…
Continue Reading Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother indicted on federal charges in $1M fraud scheme
MIAMI (AP) — Rapper and singer Sean Kingston and his mother have been indicted in South Florida on federal charges of committing more than $1…
Continue Reading A voter ID initiative gets approval to appear on the November ballot in Nevada
Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar announced a proposed constitutional amendment that would require voters…
Continue Reading Superstorm Sandy group eyes ballots, insurance surcharges and oil fees to fund resiliency projects
Associated Press LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — A 2% surcharge on property insurance policies and mandatory fees on the oil and gas industries are two…
Continue Reading Karina Milei se reúne con embajador de Francia en medio del escándalo con la selección argentina
mondemanola (CNN Español) — Lo que empezó como un festejo de la selección argentina tras ganar la Copa América 2024, en el que hubo cantos…
Continue Reading Blinken says Iran’s nuclear weapon breakout time is probably down to 1-2 weeks
By Jennifer Hansler and Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday said that Iran’s breakout time – the…
Continue Reading Tech outage halts surgeries, medical treatments across the US
Associated Press A global technology outage has curtailed treatment at hospitals across the country. Medical centers reported Friday morning that…
Continue Reading Montana attorney general didn’t violate campaign finance rules, elections enforcer says
Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s elections enforcer said he found no evidence that Attorney General Austin Knudsen violated…
Continue Reading Investigators piece together a puzzling portrait of the shooter who sought to assassinate Trump
By Zachary Cohen, Evan Perez, Casey Tolan and Curt Devine, CNN (CNN) — After conducting more than 200 interviews and combing through his phone…
Continue Reading Investigators believe Trump’s would-be assassin flew a drone over rally site on the day of the shooting
WPXI, CNN By John Miller and Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — Investigators believe the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald…
Continue Reading Jacksonville Jaguars sue imprisoned ex-employee over multimillion-dollar theft from team
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have filed a lawsuit against a former employee who is serving prison time after pleading guilty…
Continue Reading Two deaths linked to listeria food poisoning from meat sliced at deli counters
AP Health Writer At least two people have died and more than two dozen were hospitalized in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning linked to meat…
Continue Reading NFL lineman Jon Feliciano hosts back-to-school drive in Davie, donating 400 backpacks full of supplies
By Chantal Cook Click here for updates on this story DAVIE, Florida (WSVN) — A former Miami Hurricane supplied students…
Continue Reading Heavy rain collapses part of ancient Michigan cave where ‘The Great Train Robbery’ was filmed
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. (AP) — Part of an ancient Michigan cave where “The Great Train Robbery” was filmed has collapsed under heavy rain.…
Continue Reading Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigating 2 separate assaults on women
By Joseph Buczek Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s…
Continue Reading Biden faces fresh wave of Democratic defections as campaign tries to press forward
By Jeremy Herb, John King and Dana Bash, CNN Milwaukee, Wisconsin (CNN) — President Joe Biden faced a new round of defections Friday from…
Continue Reading Nevada judge who ran for state treasurer pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A rural Nevada judge who ran unsuccessfully for state treasurer in 2022 pleaded not guilty Friday to federal…
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