Simone Biles says she loves her ‘black job,’ an apparent clapback at Donald Trump
Associated Press Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles has entered the fray of the U.S. presidential race with a social media post that appears to…
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Andy Murray says goodbye to tennis, like only he can
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — When Andy Murray announced he would retire from professional tennis after the Paris Olympics, the script seemed to…
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She hit it off with the guy she met at the bar on vacation. Then he sent her an unexpected text message
By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — When Giuseppe Morisani first suggested it, Skyler Mapes thought she must have misread his message. She’d met…
Continue Reading Biden evalúa enviar más defensas estadounidenses a Israel mientras la región se prepara para las represalias iraníes
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — El presidente Joe Biden está considerando más defensas estadounidenses en Oriente Medio mientras se prepara para una…
Continue Reading Who is Imane Khelif? Algerian boxer facing gender outcry had modest success before Olympics
AP Sports Writer VILLEPINTE, France (AP) — Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has landed in the middle of a divide about gender in sports after her…
Continue Reading Why this Olympian is making everyone crave Italian cheese
By Julia Buckley, CNN The Olympics are a spectacle of athleticism, hard work, peak performance – and perhaps, for some, eating parmesan cheese.…
Continue Reading Maduro dijo que enviará a manifestantes detenidos a cárceles de máxima seguridad
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — “Todos los criminales fascistas se van para Tocorón y Tocuyito, a cárceles de máxima seguridad para que paguen…
Continue Reading AP review of Venezuela opposition-provided vote tallies casts doubt on government’s election results
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — An AP analysis of vote tally sheets released Friday by Venezuela’s main opposition indicates that…
Continue Reading Police dog dies in hot car in Missouri after air conditioner malfunctioned
ARNOLD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri police dog died when the air conditioner failed in the patrol vehicle he had been left in. Vader, a 4-year-old K-9…
Continue Reading After Trump’s appearance, the nation’s largest gathering of Black journalists gets back to business
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A day after Donald Trump’s contentious interview at the National Association of Black Journalists conference,…
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Identity theft victim says he was denied USPS job because of criminal arrested under his name
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story DORAL, Florida (WSVN) — The nightmare continues for a South Florida…
Continue Reading South Miami-Dade woman says burglar stole jewelry, valuables while she was away receiving cancer treatment
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WSVN) — A South Florida woman is reeling days after a…
Continue Reading Dissidents freed in prisoner swap vow to keep up fight against Putin, recount details of release
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — When Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was suddenly moved to a detention center in Moscow from a Siberian…
Continue Reading Former Sabine educator convicted of crime related to his students
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story MANY, Louisiana (KTBS) — A former Sabine Parish educator was…
Continue Reading Parents, guardians accused of not taking children to juvenile court appearances
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Eight were arrested Tuesday and…
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For Olympic pole vaulters, hammer throwers, getting there (with your equipment) is half the fun
AP Sports Writers SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Hammer throwers, pole vaulters, javelin hurlers, discus throwers and shot putters all have tales from…
Continue Reading St. Louis School student in an international baton twirling competition
By Cynthia Yip Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (WWJ) — In a heartwarming story of talent and…
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Village of Manchester rejoices as Paul Whelan is released after 2,043 days in Russian detention
By Andres Gutierrez Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, Michigan (WWJ) — There are many smiles in the…
Continue Reading New protests in Bangladesh kill 2, keeping pressure on the government after 200 died in violence
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — New protests have erupted in Bangladesh against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government,…
Continue Reading A 20-year-old college student from North Carolina died after falling from a Grand Canyon rim
By Paradise Afshar and Jay Croft, CNN (CNN) — The body of a college student was recovered from the Grand Canyon after he fell 400 feet from…
Continue Reading Famine declared in Sudan’s Darfur region after months of civil war
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Famine has officially been declared in at least one refugee camp sheltering hundreds of thousands of people…
Continue Reading Gunmen attack police escorting judges in northwest Pakistan, killing 2 policemen. Judges are safe
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s police say unidentified assailants have opened fire on officers escorting a vehicle that was carrying…
Continue Reading US safety agency moves probe of Dodge Journey fire and door lock failure a step closer to a recall
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators are a step closer to seeking a recall of nearly a million Dodge Journey SUVs after a woman was trapped…
Continue Reading Police investigating hate speech targeting Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly
PARIS (AP) — Paris prosecutors say an investigation into hate speech online has been open following a complaint by Olympics opening ceremony…
Continue Reading Authorities are investigating after a man died in police custody on Long Island
WYANDANCH, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a man who lost consciousness as police officers were trying to subdue him on Long…
Continue Reading Algeria courts disenchanted youth as 78-year-old president vies for second term
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — The young people who make up more than half of Algeria’s population are so disenchanted that they may not vote in…
Continue Reading What are maternity homes? Their legacy is checkered
Associated Press Maternity homes have seen a resurgence in the two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Across the country, homes…
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Back to school means back to viruses. A doctor explains how families should prepare
KCRA, WFXT, WITI, CNN By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — It’s back-to-school time — or nearly — for kids across the United States. While some…
Continue Reading Back to school means back to viruses. A doctor explains how families should prepare
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — It’s back-to-school time — or nearly — for kids across the United States. While some schools have already…
Continue Reading After the end of Roe v. Wade, a new beginning for maternity homes
Associated Press ORANGE, Va. (AP) — On the wall of the maternity home is the motto: “Saving Babies, One Mom at a Time.” For founders Randy and…
Continue Reading After the end of Roe, a new beginning for maternity homes
Associated Press ORANGE, Va. (AP) — On the wall of the maternity home, painted in large letters, is the motto: “Saving Babies, One Mom at a…
Continue Reading Mourners bury Hamas chief Haniyeh in Qatar as more escalation looms over the Middle East
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of mourners converged around the flag-draped coffin of Hamas’ slain political chief, Ismail…
Continue Reading AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state’s primaries
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Five months after holding its presidential primaries, Washington state is looking further down the ticket to…
Continue Reading Ukraine adds another Turkish corvette to its navy for the war with Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Kyiv officials say Ukraine has taken delivery of a second Turkish-built navy corvette, though it is unclear how the warship…
Continue Reading Slovenia praises landmark US-Russia prisoner exchange after handing over 2 Russian spies
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia’s officials have praised a landmark East-West prisoner exchange in which the tiny Alpine state participated…
Continue Reading AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Kansas state primaries
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Kansas voters will choose their parties’ nominees for the U.S. House, the state legislature and the state…
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Heat Advisory today and tomorrow
Patchy smoke from regional wildfires and a heat advisory for most of our valley area beginning at noon today and continuing through Saturday night at…
Continue Reading AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri’s state primaries
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — While a high-profile primary challenge in Missouri highlights a divide among Democrats, Republicans running for…
Continue Reading AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan’s state primaries
Associated Press NEWAYGO, Mich. (AP) — While Michigan remains one of the crown jewels of the fall presidential campaign, the focus now turns to…
Continue Reading Van driver arrested after crashing into gates outside Irish prime minister’s office in Dublin
LONDON (AP) — Irish police say a driver has been arrested in Dublin after crashing his van into gates outside the offices of the prime minister and…
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Judge Chutkan could jumpstart Trump election interference case now that it’s back in her court
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in Washington, DC, on Friday regained control of the criminal case against former President…
Continue Reading A mother turns grief over her daughter’s overdose death into a movement to save others struggling with addiction
By Meg Dunn, CNN Johnson, Vermont (CNN) — For so many Americans, Jenna Rae Tatro’s story is one that’s all too familiar. After a visit to…
Continue Reading No ‘tangible’ terror threat detected since the start of the Paris Olympics, interior minister says
PARIS (AP) — French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin says authorities have not detected any “tangible” terror threat during the first week of…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Aug. 2: Prisoner swap, Campaign funds, Middle East, Airline fees, Venezuela election
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A summer surge of Covid-19 is underway as immunity begins to wear off from the last set of shots. Watch this…
Continue Reading Harris raised a massive $310 million in July, as she looks to reset November’s race against Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris ‘ campaign announced Friday that it raised $310 million last month, an…
Continue Reading UK police brace for more far-right protests as government warns of tough response
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Several suspects arrested in violent protests that erupted after the fatal stabbing of three children in northwest…
Continue Reading Swimmer Tamara Potocka collapses after 200M IM race at the Olympics following an asthma attack
AP Sports Writers NANTERRE, France (AP) — Slovakia swimmer Tamara Potocka collapsed poolside Friday morning after a qualifying heat of the…
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Has the AI bubble burst? Wall Street wonders if artificial intelligence will ever make money
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — There’s been one big question on the minds of Wall Streeters this tech earnings season: When will anyone…
Continue Reading ‘There was no excitement. Now, there’s tons’: How Harris’ candidacy has energized plans for the DNC
By Priscilla Alvarez, Elizabeth Wagmeister and Kayla Tausche, CNN (CNN) — In the moments after President Joe Biden pulled out of the 2024 race,…
Continue Reading Resumen de noticias de las elecciones en Venezuela 2024 del 2 de agosto
Julia Hernández Esta obertura en vivo finalizó. Para ver las últimas noticias de Venezuela haz clic aquí. The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2024…
Continue Reading Kendall Ellis rides porta potty mishap to a deal with a toilet paper company, and a trip to Olympics
AP National Writer SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — The summer has been flush with opportunities for American 400-meter champion Kendall Ellis. Track…
Continue Reading They ran for their lives as boulders and water banged at their door. Now everything is buried in mud
Associated Press WAYANAD, India (AP) — When Deva Das was jolted awake by the roar of gushing water and boulders banging at the door, he grabbed his…
Continue Reading The 1975 is being sued after Matty Healy’s kiss of a bandmate shut down a music festival in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The 1975 is being sued after Matty Healy’s kiss of a bandmate on stage shut down a music festival last year in…
Continue Reading Flavor Flav helps Olympic discus thrower Veronica Fraley who said she struggles to pay the rent
AP Sports Writer SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Vanderbilt’s discus thrower and Olympian Veronica Fraley lamented on social media she needed help…
Continue Reading Overwhelmed by heat? The culprit may be in your medicine cabinet
By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — When Adelaide Saywell posted on TikTok last month that SSRIs, a commonly prescribed antidepressant medication,…
Continue Reading Born with severe hearing loss in both ears and relying on lip-reading, this US Olympian is representing others like him
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — For David Smith, playing the sport he loves has come with adaptations. Smith was born with severe hearing loss in…
Continue Reading US economy added just 114,000 jobs last month and unemployment rose to 4.3%
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — What a jarring way to start the month of August. Last month’s job growth was far, far softer than expected,…
Continue Reading Scam victims on Zelle rarely get their money back. A new bill could fix that
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Americans instantly zip billions of dollars a day to each other on Zelle and other payment apps to do…
Continue Reading Scientists have spotted unexpected X- and C-shaped structures in the atmosphere. They are struggling to explain them
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Each day, radio signals from key communications and navigation satellites travel freely through a layer of…
Continue Reading Harris campaign says it raised $310 million in July, doubling Trump’s haul
By Betsy Klein and Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign said it raked in a whopping $310…
Continue Reading Some Jewish Democrats wonder if America is ready for a Jewish vice president
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Josh Shapiro’s advisers debated the early seconds of his first ad of the 2022 Pennsylvania…
Continue Reading A murderous ghost haunted an exclusive Jamaican resort for centuries. But could she survive a paranormal investigation?
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — By day, it’s among the most spectacular historical sites in the Caribbean, a pilgrimage destination for fans of…
Continue Reading At least 4 dead in apartment block collapse following gas explosion in Russia’s Ural Mountains
MOSCOW (AP) — Emergency officials say at least four people have died and dozens are feared buried under rubble after an apartment block in…
Continue Reading Nintendo reports trailing profit as sales of aging Switch game console slide
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japanese video game maker Nintendo has reported a 55% drop in its profit in the April-June quarter as sales slipped…
Continue Reading Tres estadounidenses regresaron a casa como parte de un histórico intercambio de prisioneros. Esto es lo que hay que saber
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Unos 20 minutos antes de la medianoche de este jueves, un avión que transportaba a tres ciudadanos estadounidenses…
Continue Reading JD Vance’s Republican colleagues defend Trump’s running mate saying Ohio senator is a voice for next generation of GOP voters
By Lauren Fox and Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — JD Vance’s Republican colleagues in the Senate say they’re largely sticking with the Ohio…
Continue Reading Japan asks Denmark to extradite activist Paul Watson, accused of obstructing a whaling research ship
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan has asked Denmark to extradite anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, who was arrested in Greenland last month.…
Continue Reading Rights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigeria protests over hardship enter a second day
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A rights group says at least nine people have been killed by security forces in Nigeria during mass protests…
Continue Reading An Australian inquiry blames Israeli military failings for a fatal drone attack on a Gaza aid convoy
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian investigation has found the Israeli military’s attack on an aid convoy in Gaza that…
Continue Reading Turkey blocks access to Instagram. It’s in response to removal of posts on Hamas chief, reports say
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s communications authority has blocked access to the social media platform Instagram. The…
Continue Reading Científicos revelan nuevos detalles sobre la vida y muerte de una momia egipcia “gritona”
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Con la boca abierta de par en par, encerrada eternamente en lo que parece ser un grito, una antigua mujer egipcia…
Continue Reading A fire sweeps through a building in Manila’s Chinatown, killing at least 11
MANILA, Philippiines (AP) — A fire swept through a part of a small building in Manila’s crowded Chinatown district Friday, leaving at least 11…
Continue Reading Shares sink in Japan as a tech-driven retreat on Wall St drives selling of chip makers and exporters
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index has dropped nearly 6% after a broad retreat on Wall Street. The decline was the worst for…
Continue Reading Japan stocks plunge by nearly 6% in biggest drop since start of pandemic
By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Japanese stocks plunged Friday as global markets were rattled by worries about the US economy and as traders…
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Does the American education system really lag behind other countries?
Numerade analyzed data from the OECD to see how the U.S. compares with the rest of the world in its academic…
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2024's leading cities for quality of life
LawnStarter ranked the U.S. cities that are setting the gold standard for quality of life in…
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5 things to know about Kamala Harris' criminal justice record
The Marshall Project reports on where Vice President Kamala Harris, a former prosecutor, stands on important criminal justice…
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Most disappointing season for every NFL team in the 21st century
Sqore compiled a list featuring the most disappointing season for every NFL team in the 21st century using data from Pro Football…
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How to talk to someone in your life about starting therapy
Rula provides 7 strategies for discussing professional mental health support with a loved…
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Sustainable bedding can improve your sleep. Here's how.
Made Trade breaks down the unique properties and benefits of various sustainable materials used in bedding — including bamboo lyocell, organic…
Continue Reading In Mexico City, women water harvesters help make up for drought and dicey public water system
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Driven by prolonged drought and inconsistent public water delivery, some Mexico City residents are changing the…
Continue Reading Biden celebra el intercambio de prisioneros y subraya la importancia de los aliados en un momento crucial para su legado
Julia Hernández (CNN) — El intercambio masivo de prisioneros entre varios países y Rusia, anunciado por Estados Unidos como el mayor desde el…
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Tears, hugs and a salute as three freed Americans back on US soil after historic prisoner swap with Russia
CNN By Simone McCarthy, CNN (CNN) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan and Russian-American…
Continue Reading House Freedom Caucus chair concedes Virginia primary to Trump-backed foe after recount
By Ethan Cohen and Arit John, CNN (CNN) — House Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good, who was targeted for defeat by former President Donald Trump,…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Dow drops 600 on weak jobs data as a global sell-off whips back to Wall Street
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks tumbled Friday on worries the U.S. economy could be cracking under the weight of high interest rates…
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Tears, hugs and a salute as three freed Americans back on US soil after historic prisoner swap with Russia
CNN By Simone McCarthy, CNN (CNN) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan and Russian-American…
Continue Reading Few Americans trust the Secret Service after a gunman nearly killed Trump, an AP-NORC poll finds
Associated Press Most Americans have doubts about the Secret Service’s ability to keep presidential candidates safe after last month’s…
Continue Reading Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a deadly week across Asia
Associated Press In India and China, torrential rains have killed more than 250 people in the past week. Three others died in Pakistan. Widespread…
Continue Reading Heat deaths of people without air conditioning, often in mobile homes, underscore energy inequity
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Mexican farm worker Avelino Vazquez Navarro didn’t have air conditioning in the motor home where he died last…
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Heat, erratic winds and possible lightning could complicate the battle against California wildfire
Associated Press CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters battling California’s largest wildfire of the year are preparing for treacherous conditions…
Continue Reading Heat, erratic winds and possible lightning could complicate the battle against California wildfire
Associated Press CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters battling California’s largest wildfire of the year are preparing for treacherous conditions…
Continue Reading Scientists reveal new details about ‘screaming’ Egyptian mummy’s life and death
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — With her mouth wide open, locked for eternity in what appears to be a scream, an ancient Egyptian woman captured the…
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Tears, hugs and a salute as three freed Americans back on US soil after historic prisoner swap with Russia
By Simone McCarthy, CNN (CNN) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan and Russian-American journalist…
Continue Reading Inside the ‘painstaking’ negotiations that led to the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War
By Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood, Alex Marquardt and MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — In late June, CIA officials held a secret meeting with Russian…
Continue Reading For college students arrested protesting the war in Gaza, the fallout was only beginning
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Since her arrest at a protest at the University of Massachusetts, Annie McGrew has been pivoting between two sets of…
Continue Reading US hiring fell sharply in July, an unexpected setback for the economy stoking recession fears
AP Economics Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy suffered an unexpected setback in July, as hiring fell sharply and the unemployment rate…
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Mississippi’s Addie Carver wins controversy-hit Miss Teen USA pageant
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Addie Carver of Mississippi was named Miss Teen USA on Thursday, assuming a title that has stood vacant since…
Continue Reading Bangladesh bans Jamaat-e-Islami party following violent protests that left more than 200 dead
By Associated Press (CNN) — Bangladesh on Thursday banned the Jamaat-e-Islami party, its student wing and other associate bodies as “militant…
Continue Reading Estados Unidos reconoce al opositor Edmundo González como ganador de las elecciones presidenciales en Venezuela
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Estados Unidos reconoció al candidato opositor venezolano Edmundo González como el “claro” ganador de las…
Continue Reading Champagne and cheers: The Wall Street Journal fought for Evan Gershkovich’s release for 16 months. It finally paid off
By Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — Champagne bottles popped. Thunderous cheering filled the room. Smiles animated faces from corner to corner.…
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