Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A proposed amendment to New York’s constitution meant to protect abortion access is a crucial part of Democrats’ plans to drive voter turnout in the state this fall and potentially flip vital congressional districts. But there could be a problem: The ballot question doesn’t include the word “abortion.” On
Continue Reading Associated Press NAPLES, New York (AP) — An organic seed company with national reach has surprised its supporters by announcing it will end sales this month and give hundreds of varieties away. The owners of Fruition Seeds in upstate New York say seeds are a gift from nature and they don’t want to commodify them.
Continue Reading Julia Hernández (CNN) — Con sus 58 metros de altura –un poco más que la Torre de Pisa, pero con bastante más peso–, el búnker de St. Pauli, en Hamburgo, Alemania, dominó el horizonte de la ciudad durante más de 80 años. Construido con trabajos forzados durante el régimen nazi de Adolf Hitler, es una
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By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Price hikes slowed more than expected in July, and, for the first time in more than three years, the Consumer Price Index has landed below 3%. That paves the way for the Federal Reserve to cut rates next month after a yearslong battle with inflation that sent rates spiking
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By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal trial related to hush money payments said he will not recuse himself from the case, rejecting the former president’s latest attempt to remove him ahead of his sentencing next month. Trump has repeatedly sought to remove Judge Juan Merchan from the proceedings, citing
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ROME (AP) — Madonna will celebrate her 66th birthday with a private evening tour of the famed Italian archaeological site at Pompeii, officials said. Naples Prefect Michele Di Bari denied Italian media speculation the singer was planning a big birthday bash at the ancient city, destroyed in A.D. 79 when Mount Vesuvius erupted. But he
Continue Reading PETERSBURG, Va. (AP) — Police say four people were injured in a shooting at Virginia State University. They say officers responded to a report of a shooting around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday. The four who were shot were taken to hospitals with injuries not considered life-threatening. Police have identified multiple suspects and charges were pending. Officials
Continue Reading Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s embattled Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has surprised the country by announcing that he’ll step down when his party picks a new leader next month. His decision clears the way for his governing Liberal Democratic Party to choose a new standard bearer in its leadership election next month. The winner
Continue Reading By Caitlin Danaher, CNN (CNN) — The last operating public hospital in Sudan’s North Darfur state is at risk of closure, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned Wednesday, amid fierce fighting between the country’s rival military factions that have left more than 18,000 people dead and 33,000 injured. Civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and
Continue Reading AP Business Writer Victoria’s Secret is making a change at the top, naming Hillary Super from Savage X Fenty as its new chief executive. Super will take over for Martin Waters, effective Sept. 9. Waters became CEO of Victoria’s Secret in 2021. He will serve as an advisor through the end of the month to
Continue Reading By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — A man suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts for the wrongful death of his wife is facing a new legal hurdle: Disney is trying to get it thrown out of court and sent to arbitration — because he signed up for Disney+ years earlier. Court documents show
Continue Reading ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A European Union satellite mapping agency says 40 square miles of land was burned in a wildfire this week northeast of the Greek capital. The burned area is almost twice the size of Manhattan. The fire gutted scores of homes and prompted nine countries to send assistance. It was contained Tuesday
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is expected to announce water cuts soon that would affect some of the 40 million people reliant on the Colorado River, the powerhouse of the U.S. West. The Interior Department announces water availability for the coming year months in advance so Western cities, farmers and others can
Continue Reading AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will have a book out next winter that draws in part upon his own life and religion for what he calls a “warning” about antisemitism. Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group, announced Wednesday that Schumer’s “Antisemitism in America” will be
Continue Reading AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The federal government wants to make it easier for employees to quit a job and work for a competitor. But some companies say a new rule created by the Federal Trade Commission will make it hard to protect trade secrets and investments they make in employees. At least
Continue Reading By Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — German authorities have issued an international arrest warrant for a Ukrainian man suspected of carrying out the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipeline two years ago. The explosions left gas billowing from Nord Stream 1 and 2 – two major conduits that transported Russian gas to Europe
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By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — After more than three years of work, one of the Pacific Northwest’s busiest airports is set to reopen its main terminal on Wednesday. And it’s not going to look like your typical, industrially sterile US airport. At Portland International Airport (PDX), they’ve spent big money aiming to bring the
Continue Reading Associated Press LONDON (AP) — For Herve Tram, being a Taylor Swift fan isn’t just about the music. The 28-year-old computer network engineer from Paris sees himself as part of a community, one of the Swifties as they are known. So when the pop superstar’s shows in Vienna were canceled last week because of a
Continue Reading By Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — Second gentleman Doug Emhoff criticized the federal judge who oversaw the classified documents case against Donald Trump at a fundraiser in Los Angeles on Tuesday, suggesting Trump would consider appointing her to the Supreme Court to do his “bidding” if he’s reelected. At a private event benefiting Vice President
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By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The Dallas Cowboys have become the first professional sports team to be valued at over $10 billion, according to Sportico’s 2024 NFL rankings that were released on Tuesday. The Cowboys, owned by Jerry Jones, were valued at $10.32 billion, far and away the most valuable franchise in the league
Continue Reading By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Mars has agreed to buy Kellanova in a deal that values the maker of Cheez-It and Pringles at almost $29 billion. Kellanova said in a regulatory filing that its shareholders would receive $83.50 per share in cash, a 33% premium to the stock’s closing price on August 2,
Continue Reading BERLIN (AP) — The German Defense Ministry says investigators are looking into suspicions of unauthorized entry and possible sabotage at a major military barracks in the west of the country. A ministry spokesperson said Wednesday that the Wahn barracks outside Cologne was closed off. He said there were suspicions of attempted or actual illegal entry,
Continue Reading By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Until last year, Janet Albrecht could afford to eat roast beef sandwiches or tuna salad for lunch. But the widowed 78-year-old now has to skimp on her meals because her Social Security benefits haven’t kept up with the rising costs for food, housing and health care in recent years.
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By Rosa Rahimi, CNN London (CNN) — Ed Sheeran surprised fans at a supermarket outside of London on Tuesday, where he dished out pizza and signed his autograph for fans – in hot sauce. Sheeran announced the event, which was being held to promote his hot sauce line, “Tingly Ted’s,” on his Instagram story. Videos
Continue Reading AP Business Writers M&M’s maker Mars is buying Kellanova, the maker of Cheez-Its and Pop-Tarts, for nearly $30 billion in an effort to broaden its snacking portfolio and expand globally. Kellanova was created last year when the Kellogg Co. split into two companies. Chicago-based Kellanova sells many of the former company’s most profitable brands, including
Continue Reading AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is launching a $90 million advertising effort over the next three weeks to introduce the Democrat to voters and sharpen the contrast with Republican Donald Trump. The media buy marks her campaign’s largest-yet investment in messaging to voters with just 2 1/2 months until
Continue Reading CNN By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Kamala Harris is officially the Democratic presidential nominee, but Donald Trump is continuing to describe the vice president’s elevation to the top of her party’s ticket as “unconstitutional” and accusing her of taking part in a “coup.” No serious effort to challenge Harris’ status as the Democratic nominee
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By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Americans, and especially those under age 35, are changing their tune on alcohol use, with a growing share endorsing the view that moderate drinking is bad for health — and a new study backs them up. According to a Gallup poll released Tuesday, almost half of Americans, 45%, say
Continue Reading By Katelyn Polantz and Paula Reid, CNN (CNN) — Hunter Biden has brought on a new, high-profile criminal defense lawyer to lead him through his tax evasion trial in the coming weeks, after discussions this summer with the special counsel who brought the case didn’t yield a plea deal. A plea deal could still allow President
Continue Reading By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — In 2018, Chipotle was reeling from food safety fears after an E. coli outbreak, restaurants were considered messy, and new menu items like queso weren’t landing with customers. The company turned to Brian Niccol to solve its mountain of problems. Niccol had previously led a turnaround effort
Continue Reading Edmunds Deciding between a hybrid vehicle and a plug-in hybrid vehicle comes down to three questions. Do you want the ability to drive only on electricity? Are you willing to pay more for a vehicle in order to get that? Are you willing to put up with some extra hassle to maximize electric-only driving? If
Continue Reading AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization has declared the increasing spread of mpox in Africa a global health emergency, warning the virus might ultimately spill across international borders. The announcement came Wednesday after a meeting of the U.N. health agency’s emergency committee. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A poll finds Vice President Kamala Harris is going into the last stretch of the presidential campaign as the candidate more likely to be perceived as honest, committed to democracy and disciplined. Meanwhile, similar shares of Americans say Harris and former President Donald Trump have the right vision for the
Continue Reading By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The murder trial of Robert Telles, the former Nevada politician accused of fatally stabbing a Las Vegas investigative journalist who had published stories critical of him, featured opening statements Wednesday with starkly different versions of what happened. Telles, previously the Clark County Public Administrator, has pleaded not guilty to
Continue Reading Associated Press TOA BAJA, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Ernesto dropped torrential rain on Puerto Rico and knocked out power for nearly half of all customers in the U.S. territory Wednesday as it threatened to strengthen into a major hurricane en route to Bermuda. The storm was over open water about 675 miles (1,085 kilometers)
Continue Reading By Rosanne Roobeek and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — The story of Cindy Winner Djankeu Ngamba is one of resilience. Living up to her middle name, she became the first-ever athlete to win a medal for the Refugee Olympic Team, claiming bronze in the women’s boxing 75kg class at the Summer Olympics in Paris. Born in
Continue Reading By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Manchester United and Brazil soccer player Geyse said she will “fight hate with love” after being targeted by homophobic abuse online. The 26-year-old said she received the “attacks” after publicly sharing her relationship on Sunday, when she posted pictures with her partner on Instagram. In a post on X,
Continue Reading Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces pushed on with their major cross-border advance into Russia’s Kursk region for a second week Wednesday, claiming that they took more ground, captured more Russian prisoners and destroyed a bomber in attacks on military airfields. Assault troops advanced 1 to 2 kilometers (about a mile) farther into
Continue Reading Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Video of a person wearing bright orange slipping into the yard of a Las Vegas reporter’s home opened the trial of a former elected official charged with murder in the death of the veteran investigative journalist during Labor Day weekend 2022. Trial began Wednesday for Robert Telles, formerly the
Continue Reading PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors opened an investigation into an online harassment complaint made by Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif after a torrent of criticism and false claims about her sex during the Summer Games, the Paris prosecutor’s office said Wednesday. The athlete’s lawyer Nabil Boudi filed a legal complaint Friday with a special unit
Continue Reading By Eva McKend and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will roll through Pennsylvania on a bus tour Sunday, dropping in on the crucial battleground state just days before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. It’s a move that underscores how aggressively the
Continue Reading By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — JJ McCarthy’s career as the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback will be delayed until next season after it was revealed Wednesday the rookie’s surgery for a meniscus tear in his right knee was a “full repair.” McCarthy, who was drafted 10th overall by the Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft,
Continue Reading BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors have issued a first arrest warrant in their investigation into the undersea explosions in 2022 that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany, according to a media report. A German public broadcaster ARD and two newspapers said in a joint report that federal prosecutors obtained an arrest
Continue Reading By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A judge barred an indicted, election-denying lawyer from being involved in one of Dominion Voting Systems’ 2020 election defamation cases after she publicly leaked the company’s internal emails. The lawyer, Stefanie Lambert, had represented former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne in the lawsuit, which Dominion filed because he has repeatedly accused
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Continue Reading CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Ernesto continued to unload flooding rainfall on Puerto Rico as it pulled away from the island Wednesday afternoon after its strong winds knocked out power to hundreds of thousands there and in the Virgin Islands. The Category 1 hurricane had maximum sustained
Continue Reading By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Team GB runner Rose Harvey completed the women’s marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games despite having a broken leg, she said on social media. In an Instagram post, which shows Harvey on crutches in St. Pancras International train station in London, the 31-year-old explained that a few weeks
Continue Reading By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Kamala Harris is officially the Democratic presidential nominee, but Donald Trump is continuing to describe the vice president’s elevation to the top of her party’s ticket as “unconstitutional” and accusing her of taking part in a “coup.” No serious effort to challenge Harris’ status as the Democratic nominee is underway.
Continue Reading Sofía Barruti (CNN) — El primer ministro de Tailandia, Srettha Thavisin, fue destituido de su cargo después de que un tribunal dictaminara que había violado la constitución, en una decisión sorprendente que hunde al reino en una mayor incertidumbre política. El veredicto llega una semana después de que el mismo tribunal disolviera el popular partido
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — A beautiful, remarkably well-preserved mosaic that was “hidden for thousands of years” has been uncovered by archaeologists in northwestern England. The mosaic, which features fish and dolphins, was discovered in Wroxeter Roman City. The fourth largest city in Roman Britain that was almost as big as Pompeii during its
Continue Reading Julia Hernández (CNN) — La tormenta tropical Ernesto está cada vez más cerca de convertirse en un huracán peligroso a primera hora de este miércoles, mientras bordea Puerto Rico, liberando lluvias torrenciales y vientos fuertes que podrían dar un golpe devastador a la deteriorada infraestructura eléctrica de la isla. Ernesto, la quinta tormenta nombrada de
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A 40% chance of scattered storms, by the afternoon. Noticeably cooler and partly sunny and breezy with gust to 20 from the SW. Highs in the lower 80’s, 81 for Idaho Falls, 83 for Pocatello. Some lower 70’s in the mountains. Clouds tonight and chilly, lows in the low 50’s to the southern valley in
Continue Reading By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — The moment Kenneth Harl first saw Sema Tekgul, everything changed. “I was instantly struck with love at first sight,” Kenneth tells CNN Travel today. “This was very strange for me, because I had been single all my life, very much dedicated to my teaching and my research, and never
Continue Reading By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch is using a new book to lament what he sees as an explosion of government rules he fears is having serious consequences for the “lives and liberties of every American.” But some of the people the conservative justice portrayed in the book as victims have a more nuanced
Continue Reading By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Abortion bans that states have enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned have spurred fear among women of reproductive age in the United States, and the concerns are widespread across the political spectrum, according to new survey data from KFF. About 1 in 7 women ages 18 to 49 say
Continue Reading Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office over an ethics violation. It’s the second major court action shaking up Thai politics after the main opposition party was ordered dissolved last week. Wednesday’s ruling involved Srettha’s appointment of a Cabinet member who had been jailed over an
Continue Reading By Helen Regan and Kocha Olarn, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been removed from office after a court ruled he had violated the constitution, in a shock decision that plunges the kingdom into further political uncertainty. The verdict comes a week after the same court dissolved the country’s popular
Continue Reading By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — At 58 meters tall – just a little taller than the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but with considerably more heft – the St. Pauli bunker in Hamburg, Germany, has dominated the city skyline for just over 80 years. Built using forced labor during Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime, it’s a
Continue Reading Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban are celebrating their third year as rulers of Afghanistan at a former U.S. air base. But they’re not talking about Afghans. Aid agencies warn that humanitarian efforts in the country are gravely underfunded and that economic collapse and climate change are destroying livelihoods. A grand military parade
Continue Reading Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Un juez federal dictaminó este martes que la Universidad de California en Los Ángeles no puede permitir que manifestantes propalestinos impidan a los estudiantes judíos acceder a clases y otras partes del campus. Esta medida cautelar marca la primera vez que un juez estadounidense falla en contra de una universidad por
Continue Reading Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — People in Kiribati are going to the polls for the first round of voting in a national election expected to serve as a referendum on rising living costs and the government’s stronger ties with China. A second round of voting is scheduled on Aug. 19 for all parliamentary
Continue Reading Julia Hernández (CNN) — Los votantes siguen diciendo a los encuestadores que sus inseguridades económicas son el principal problema de las elecciones de 2024. Por tanto, es un golpe para ambos partidos que ninguno de sus candidatos haya encontrado aún una forma decisiva de abordar esos temores. Pero ambos candidatos harán nuevos intentos de convencer
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Caring.com reveals that while seniors may often cut back on their home energy use to help make ends meet, there are federally funded programs to help keep them safe.
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OLBG curated a list of impressive and unique casino hotels that offer up to thousands of rooms for not only gamesters but non-gamesters and families.
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Grist reports on how economists are seeing a growing link between isolated climate shocks and supply chain disruptions that lead to higher food costs.
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Reasons to be Cheerful reports that, while New York’s gridlock-busting plans are being put on hold, the success of congestion pricing elsewhere proves it’s both smart and popular.
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The Hechinger Report examines how all Arkansas teachers earn more money under a new law, but now districts face another set of problems.
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Collabstr analyzed TikTok following data on Social Blade to rank the accounts with the most influence based on their following size as of mid-July.
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Pettable drew on advice from the American Kennel Club and veterinary experts to find out ways to stay active with your dog this summer.
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Truck Parking Club visualized data from the FMCSA to see how accident rates have changed since the electronic logging device mandate for truckers.
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wolfe, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Ernesto unloaded flooding rainfall on Puerto Rico as it pulled away from the island Wednesday afternoon after its strong winds knocked out power to hundreds of thousands there and in the Virgin Islands. The Category 1 hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 85
Continue Reading BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte reported more than $23 million in income over four years ending in 2022 as the former technology executive seeks reelection to a second term. Tax records released by his campaign show Gianforte has continued raking in money from investments since entering politics a decade ago. He
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Bannock County found a way to thank our veterans by renovating the county Veteran’s Memorial Building.
Continue Reading Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021 as U.S and NATO forces withdrew from the country after more than two decades of war. Three years have now passed. The third year of Taliban rule saw them tighten their grip on society, especially with restrictions on women
Continue Reading Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — International mediators are hoping to kickstart stalled cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas with a new round of talks meant to finally clinch a deal between the sides. But the chances of a breakthrough appear slim. Israel and Hamas are set to resume discussions on Thursday, but they’ve been mulling
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Water curtailment was the main topic at an Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday.
Continue Reading Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan, one of the most earthquake-prone nations on earth, issued its first-ever “megaquake advisory” last week after a powerful quake struck off the southeastern coast of the southern main island of Kyushu. The magnitude 7.1 quake caused no deaths or severe damage, but the advisory has led to widespread confusion
Continue Reading By Lex Harvey, Manveena Suri and Isaac Yee, CNN (CNN) — A court in Bangladesh has ordered an investigation into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s alleged role in the police killing of a man during the deadly protests that led to her ouster, state media reported Tuesday. Hasina, who fled the country earlier this month following
Continue Reading AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks ticked higher in a quiet Wednesday after the latest update on inflation came in almost exactly as economists expected. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to follow up on one of its best days of the year and climb within 3.7% of its all-time high set last
Continue Reading Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — It’s been three years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. They have transitioned from insurgency to authority, imposed their interpretation of Islamic law and sought to reinforce their claim to legitimacy. Despite no international recognition as the country’s official rulers, the Taliban enjoy high-level meetings with major regional
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As thousands of immigrants approached the U.S. border in early 2021, President Joe Biden tapped his second-in-command to address the influx. The decision has exposed Vice President Kamala Harris to one of her biggest political liabilities. Harris’ assignment was to tackle the “root causes” of migration from three Central American
Continue Reading Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Within a week of unseating Bangladesh’s longest-serving prime minister, the students who drove out former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina were directing Dhaka’s traffic. Two students who led the charge are also settling into the interim government, ushered in just a few days after Hasina resigned and fled to India.
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, watching tens of thousands of migrants from Central America reach the U.S.-Mexico border just a few months into his administration, tapped his second-in-command to help address the influx — a decision that has exposed Vice President Kamala Harris to one of her biggest political liabilities. In grappling
Continue Reading Associated Press Voters in more than a half dozen states will decide ballot measures on abortion rights this year, with potentially more to come. Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada and South Dakota will hold referendums on enshrining protection for abortion rights. The U.S. Supreme Court removed the nationwide right to abortion with a 2022
Continue Reading Associated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump made little effort to stay on message Wednesday at a rally in North Carolina that his campaign billed as a big economic address, mixing pledges to slash energy prices and “unleash economic abundance” with familiar off-script tangents on Democratic nominee Kamala Harris’ laugh, the mechanics of wind
Continue Reading Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Of all the Russian dissidents freed in the historic East-West prison swap on Aug. 1, Andrei Pivovarov spent the most time behind bars – three years. Much of that sentence was served in isolation and under constant surveillance in one of Russia’s harshest penal colonies. In an interview with The
Continue Reading AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Year-over-year inflation reached its lowest level in more than three years in July, the latest sign that the worst price spike in four decades is fading and setting up the Federal Reserve for an interest rate cut in September. Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed that consumer prices
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Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A top Democrat in the U.S. House says it will take a shift of power in Congress to ensure that legislation is finally passed to extend and expand a compensation program for people exposed to radiation following uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out by the federal government. Democratic
Continue Reading Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A top Democrat in the U.S. House says it will take a shift of power in Congress to ensure that legislation is finally passed to extend and expand a compensation program for people exposed to radiation following uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out by the federal government. Democratic
Continue Reading By Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — Hunter Biden asked for help from the US State Department as he sought to make a deal for a Ukrainian gas company in Italy while his father was vice president, The New York Times reported Tuesday, citing documents and interviews. According to The Times, Hunter Biden sent at least
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Ilhan Omar won the Democratic primary in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels in a rematch of their close 2022 primary contest. According to an Associated Press analysis of initial vote results, Omar improved on her 2022 margins in the district’s
Continue Reading By Yumi Asada, Hanako Montgomery, Junko Ogura and Alex Stambaugh, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced he will step down next month and will not run for a second term as leader of the long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party, following a series of political scandals that fueled calls for him to
Continue Reading By Gregory Krieg and David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar will beat back a primary challenge from former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels, CNN projects, all but guaranteeing that the four original members of the “squad” of progressive House Democrats will be on the ballot this November. First elected in 2018,
Continue Reading Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. Rep. Celeste Maloy narrowly won the Republican primary in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday after the state Supreme Court rejected her challenger’s lawsuit that asked justices to count a batch of ballots with late postmarks after Maloy defeated him in a recount by fewer than 200
Continue Reading By Christy Choi, CNN (CNN) — Most architects look to control nature; Kongjian Yu wants it to take over. Intense storms are on the rise and cities across the world are finding it difficult to cope with deluges of floodwater. But instead of using high-tech, concrete-based engineering solutions to defend against the vagaries of the
Continue Reading Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not seek another term as his party’s leader, meaning Japan will get a new prime minister in September. Kishida was losing support because of corruption scandals within the Liberal Democratic Party. He said a new leader was a chance for the party to show
Continue Reading LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the University of California, Los Angeles, cannot allow pro-Palestinian protesters to block Jewish students from accessing classes and other parts of campus. The preliminary injunction marks the first time a U.S. judge has ruled against a university over the demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war on
Continue Reading HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s former mayor is the Democrats’ pick to succeed the late Texas congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on the November ballot. Sylvester Turner secured the nomination Tuesday during a party meeting in Houston. Jackson Lee died in July after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The 74-year-old longtime Texas congresswoman had already won the
Continue Reading By Cheri Mossburg, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Following a happenstance case break, detectives in Southern California found the person responsible for an unsolved 1986 homicide of a 19-year-old woman – a serial killer already on death row, Los Angeles county sheriff’s officials said Tuesday. Cathy Small was working as a prostitute in February 1986 when
Continue Reading Betiana Fernández Martino (CNN Español) — El domingo 4 de agosto Argentina amaneció conmocionada. Clarín, uno de los diarios más leídos del país, publicaba que la Justicia estaba investigando mensajes de presunta violencia doméstica del expresidente Alberto Fernández contra su entonces pareja Fabiola Yáñez. Los chats y fotografías a los que el periódico hacía referencia se
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