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Month: October 2024

Pakistan’s Imran Khan is charged with attempted murder over policeman’s death in weekend protests

Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani police have charged the country’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan with attempted murder over the death of a policeman during violent protests last weekend by his supporters. Officials said on Tuesday that Khan, who has been behind bars since 2023, is accused of inciting people to violence. Police

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A former aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams is charged with destroying evidence as top deputy quits

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A former New York City official was charged Tuesday with witness tampering and destroying evidence as a federal investigation led to Mayor Eric Adams’ bribery indictment. Federal prosecutors allege that Mohamed Bahi told a businessman and campaign donors to lie to the FBI. They also accuse him of deleting

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Burkina Faso’s junta suspends Voice of America broadcasts over coverage of militant violence

Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Burkina Faso’s military junta has suspended Voice of America’s broadcast for three months over its coverage of militant violence in the country and in neighboring Mali. Burkina Faso’s state news agency said late Monday that the country’s media regulator criticized VOA’s broadcasts about recent attacks as intended to “undermine

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Wilmer Valderrama’s ‘American Story’ is one of service to his family and his country

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wilmer Valderrama memoir, titled “An American Story: Everyone’s Invited” chronicles his family’s journey as Venezuelan immigrants in the United States. Throughout the memoir, Valderrama also outlines his time as an aspiring teen actor trying to make it in Hollywood and provide for his family, going to casting after casting

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Bill introduced to award 1980 ‘Miracle On Ice’ US hockey team with Congressional Gold Medals

AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” Olympic hockey team. Minnesota Congressman Pete Stauber introduced the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act along with co-sponsors Elise Stefanik from New York and Mike Quigley

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Spending in presidential and congressional races projected to hit nearly $16 billion and smash records, new analysis shows

By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — This year’s spending to elect a president and members of Congress will hit at least $15.9 billion – putting 2024 on track to become the nation’s most expensive federal election, according to a new analysis from OpenSecrets, a nonpartisan organization that tracks money in politics. Helping to drive up

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Oprah Winfrey selects Lisa Marie Presley’s posthumous memoir as her next book club selection

AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey has chosen Lisa Marie Presley’s posthumous memoir as her next book club selection. Winfrey also made a trip to the famed Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee, to meet with Presley’s daughter and Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s granddaughter, actor Riley Keough. Lisa Marie Presley’s “From Here to

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Otorgan el Premio Nobel de Física a John Hopfield y Geoffrey Hinton por su trabajo en inteligencia artificial

Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — El Premio Nobel de Física 2024 fue concedido a John Hopfield y Geoffrey Hinton por sus “descubrimientos fundacionales” que permiten el aprendizaje automático con redes neuronales artificiales. Ahora puedes seguirnos en WhatsApp Channel “Aunque los ordenadores no pueden pensar, las máquinas pueden ahora imitar funciones como la memoria y el aprendizaje.

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Former Taiwan leader Tsai to visit Czech Republic, other European destinations, drawing China’s ire

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Former Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen is to visit Czech Republic, and other European destinations, drawing China’s ire. During Tsai’s two terms, which ended in May, she came under relentless attack from China for her refusal to concede to Beijing’s demands that Taipei recognize China’s sovereignty over it. At a briefing Tuesday,

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‘That son of a bitch’: New Woodward book reveals candid behind-the-scenes conversations of Biden, Trump, Harris and Putin

By Jamie Gangel, Jeremy Herb and Elizabeth Stuart, CNN (CNN) — In his new book, legendary journalist Bob Woodward offers a remarkable look behind the scenes at President Joe Biden’s blunt, profanity-laced assessments and interactions with the world leaders who have shaped his presidency, from Benjamin Netanyahu to Vladimir Putin. “That son of a bitch,

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Biggest Kashmir party opposed to India’s stripping of region’s autonomy wins most seats in election

Associated Press SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Kashmir’s biggest political party opposed to India’s stripping of the region’s semi-autonomy has won most seats in a local election. That’s according to official results on Tuesday. The vote was seen as a referendum against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government move five years ago. National Conference won 42 seats

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French anti-terror investigators make 3 arrests in probe of suspected attack plot

PARIS (AP) — French anti-terror prosecutors have announced the arrests of three people in southwest France in a probe led by the country’s domestic intelligence agency into a suspected attack plot. Police detained the three people in the Toulouse region on Tuesday morning. The national anti-terror prosecutors’ office didn’t confirm French media reports that two

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ANÁLISIS | Trump siembra desinformación mientras prepara el camino para un posible regreso a la Oficina Oval

Gonzalo Jimenez (CNN) — Donald Trump está desplegando su jugada política por excelencia en un despiadado final electoral. Ahora puedes seguirnos en WhatsApp Channel En una ráfaga de desinformación que distorsiona los hechos, el expresidente está acusando a la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris y a la Casa Blanca del presidente Joe Biden de las mismas transgresiones de

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5 things to know for Oct. 8: Hurricane Milton, Immigration, Israel, Cyberattack, Marburg virus

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — As Florida residents brace for another major storm, new estimates reveal Hurricane Helene caused more than $47 billion in losses for property owners. With many insurance companies raising prices or refusing to issue policies in disaster-prone areas, several families without coverage are now scrambling to find resources and

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5 things to know for Oct. 8: Hurricane Milton, Immigration, Israel, Cyberattack, Marburg virus

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — As Florida residents brace for another major storm, new estimates reveal Hurricane Helene caused more than $47 billion in losses for property owners. With many insurance companies raising prices or refusing to issue policies in disaster-prone areas, several families without coverage are now scrambling to find resources and

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5 things to know for Oct. 8: Hurricane Milton, Immigration, Israel, Cyberattack, Marburg virus

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — As Florida residents brace for another major storm, new estimates reveal Hurricane Helene caused more than $47 billion in losses for property owners. With many insurance companies raising prices or refusing to issue policies in disaster-prone areas, several families without coverage are now scrambling to find resources and assistance.

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Woman accusing Vince McMahon of sexual abuse asks WWE to waive confidentiality agreements

Associated Press A former WWE employee who filed a lawsuit against the company and ex-leader Vince McMahon, accusing him of sexual battery and trafficking, is asking them to not enforce nondisclosure agreements with other former and current employees and contractors so they can potentially come forward with similar accusations. A lawyer for Janel Grant emailed

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You can now see climate risk data when shopping for a home on Zillow

By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across the southeastern United States in late September, causing billions of dollars in property damage. This week, another storm, Hurricane Milton, is expected to make landfall in Florida, causing even more destruction. As intensifying natural disasters threaten growing swaths of the country, assessing an area’s

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America’s french fry king sounds an alarm

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Americans are revolting against McDonald’s and fast-food chains. That’s hurting french fry suppliers like Lamb Weston. Lamb Weston, the largest producer of french fries in North America and a major supplier to fast-food chains, restaurants and grocery stores, is closing a production plant in Washington state. The

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Czech government undergoes a reshuffle after a party leaves but retains a majority in Parliament

PRAGUE (AP) — President Petr Pavel has sworn in two new ministers as part of a reshuffle of the government following the decision of junior coalition partner, the Pirates, to leave the Cabinet. Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s government retains a majority in Parliament’s lower house even without the Pirates. The president appoints and dismisses ministers

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Chiefs maintain unbeaten start to season with comfortable victory over Saints on Monday Night Football

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Kansas City Chiefs maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a comfortable 26-13 win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. It wasn’t always pretty for the two-time reigning Super Bowl champions, but big performances from returning veterans Kareem Hunt and JuJu Smith-Schuster saw them

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El homicidio del alcalde de Chilpancingo renueva la preocupación por la seguridad en México. Esto sabemos

Gonzalo Jimenez (CNN) — El alcalde de una ciudad mexicana asolada por la delincuencia fue asesinado menos de una semana después de asumir el cargo, el último de una serie de ataques violentos contra políticos del país. Ahora puedes seguirnos en WhatsApp Channel El asesinato de Alejandro Arcos Catalán, que asumió el cargo de alcalde de

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Saudi Arabia executes Filipino convicted of murder despite Philippine presidential appeal

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Saudi Arabia has put to death a Filipino citizen convicted of murder despite years of efforts by the Philippines to prevent the execution, including a presidential appeal. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and other officials did not provide details on Tuesday, including the identity of the Filipino and the nature of

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China puts provisional tariffs on European brandy after EU OKs duties on Chinese EVs

Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Chinese drinkers may pay more for Remy Martin and other European brandies after the government announced provisional tariffs of 30.6% to 39%. Tuesday’s announcement comes four days after a majority of European Union countries approved duties on electric vehicles made in China. The tit-for-tat move could give Chinese negotiators more

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China announces more support for economy but holds back on major spending package

AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — China’s economic planning agency has outlined details of measures aimed at boosting the economy but refrained from major spending initiatives. The piecemeal nature of the plans announced Tuesday appeared to disappoint investors who were hoping for bolder moves. The head of the National Development and Reform Commission said

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Cinco conclusiones de la entrevista a Kamala Harris en ’60 Minutes’

Gonzalo Jimenez (CNN) — Kamala Harris, candidata demócrata y vicepresidenta de Estados Unidos, enfrentó preguntas difíciles sobre cómo pagaría el costo de sus planes económicos, sobre si los demócratas fueron demasiado lentos para promulgar medidas de seguridad fronteriza, acerca de cómo confrontaría a Rusia por su guerra en Ucrania y más en una entrevista en el

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