October 2024

America’s largest newspaper chain, including USA Today, won’t endorse in 2024 presidential race

October 29, 2024 12:14 PM CNN Newsource

By Liam Reilly, CNN New York (CNN) — Gannett, owner of the nation’s largest newspaper chain, announced that its more than 200 publications, including USA Today, will not publish presidential endorsements in the run-up to the November 5 election. In a statement, Gannett said that while its USA Today Network of publications nationwide will not issue presidential endorsements this year, the outlets may still endorse candidates at the

NTSB preliminary report details fiery but safe emergency landing of a Frontier Airlines plane

October 29, 2024 12:12 PM Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) — An electrical system malfunctioned, the autopilot quit and some radio communications were disrupted aboard a Frontier Airlines plane before the pilots made a fiery but safe emergency landing in Las Vegas earlier this month. A preliminary report released Monday by the National Transportation Safety Board report describes the Oct. 5 flight

Tuberculosis infected 8 million people last year, the most WHO has ever tracked

October 29, 2024 12:10 PM Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization says more than 8 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis last year. That’s the highest number recorded since the U.N. health agency began keeping track. The agency’s new report was released Tuesday. It also says that TB has likely returned to being the world’s leading infectious disease killer

A former principal at a Missouri Christian boarding school is accused of abusing a student

October 29, 2024 12:10 PM Associated Press

Associated Press A former principal at a Christian boarding school in Missouri that closed in March amid abuse allegations has been charged with sex crimes involving a former student. Court records show that Craig Wesley Smith Jr. was charged in September with forcible sodomy and attempted forcible rape. He is accused of forcing a teenage

Arlington nuns dismissed from Catholic religious life, Fort Worth Diocese announces

October 29, 2024 12:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Matthew Davisson, S.E. Jenkins, Jason Allen Click here for updates on this story FORT WORTH, Texas (KTVT) — The Fort Worth Catholic Diocese announced Monday that a group of nuns at the center of controversy have been dismissed from Catholic religious life. CBS News Texas Reporter Jason Allen first broke this story over a

Where has all the rain gone? Bone-dry October strikes much of US

October 29, 2024 12:07 PM Associated Press

AP Science Writer It’s as if Mother Nature shut off the rain faucet in the United States in October. More than 100 cities across the nation are reporting their driest October so far. In June, less than 12% of the US was in drought. Now it’s nearly half and growing. Meteorologists say the country is

“It was the best moment of my life,” says 10-year-old Dodger fan who caught Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam

October 29, 2024 12:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Laurie Perez, Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — Local News “It was the best moment of my life,” says 10-year-old Dodger fan who caught Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam losangeles By Laurie Perez, Dean Fioresi Updated on: October 28, 2024 / 3:02 PM PDT / KCAL News

Guatemala declara alerta sanitaria animal tras detectar primer caso de gusano barrenador en 30 años

October 29, 2024 11:57 AM CNN Newsource

Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — El Gobierno de Guatemala confirmó este martes que detectó el primer caso de gusano barrenador que afecta el ganado, por lo que ha declarado Estado de emergencia de sanidad animal en todo el país. “Tenemos un caso confirmado de gusano barrenador en el Departamento de Izabal”, dijo Maynor Estrada, ministro

Fire destroys 1 home and forces the evacuation of 700 others in a Colorado subdivision

October 29, 2024 11:54 AM Associated Press

DIVIDE, Colo. (AP) — A human-caused fire has destroyed the house where it started, leading to the evacuation of about 700 other homes as flames burned in a wooded subdivision in the central Colorado mountains. Teller County Sheriff Jason Marksell says some rain fell early Tuesday, helping to slow the blaze in the Highland Lakes

Rescue helicopter grounded after getting tagged by vandals in Hesperia

October 29, 2024 11:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Nicole Comstock Click here for updates on this story HESPERIA, California (KCAL/KCBS) — A rescue helicopter used to save the lives of those most in need in the High Desert in Southern California is indefinitely grounded after it was graffitied by vandals over the weekend, drawing the rage of many in the community. Authorities

CNN Polls: Harris and Trump locked in close races in Arizona and Nevada as pool of persuadable voters shrinks

October 29, 2024 11:44 AM CNN

CNN By Jennifer Agiesta, Ariel Edwards-Levy and Edward Wu, CNN (CNN) — In the critical Southwest battlegrounds of Arizona and Nevada, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump run near even in the race for the White House, according to new CNN polls conducted by SSRS. The findings come as large numbers of

Teri Garr, star of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ dead at 79

October 29, 2024 11:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Alli Rosenbloom and Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Teri Garr, an Oscar-nominated actress known for her work in films like “Young Frankenstein,” “Tootsie” and “Mr. Mom,” has died, according to her manager. She was 79. Garr died Tuesday in Los Angeles, more than twenty years after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, her manger

Pro Women’s Hockey League says it could add as many as two teams for 2025-26 season

October 29, 2024 11:43 AM Associated Press

AP Hockey Writer Expansion is on the table for the six-team Professional Women’s Hockey League, and executives aren’t placing limitations on which North American markets they’ll consider in a bid to add as many as two franchises for the 2025-26 season. The only certainty is a vision of the timing being right to build on

Brooklyn early childhood development organization addresses educational disparities

October 29, 2024 11:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Kliger Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — In a sensory gym at the Brooklyn Kindergarten Society’s Weeksville Gardens location, kids spend time developing their social skills with all the fun of a trip to the playground. The organization, born in Brooklyn in 1891, serves working families with children

Where baby boomers are buying the most homes

October 29, 2024 11:41 AM Stacker

SmartAsset examined 2023 mortgage data for 40 of the largest U.S. metro areas to determine where baby boomers are buying homes at the fastest rate relative to the local population.

Ride-share driver escapes serious injury after bricks fall from facade of Manhattan building

October 29, 2024 11:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Rozner Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, NY (WCBS) — A ride-share driver says he escaped serious injury after bricks fell from a building and landed right on his car in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. It happened early Monday afternoon on Gansevoort Street, right across from the Whitney Museum. The victim

Canadian opposition party says it wants to topple Trudeau’s government in Parliament

October 29, 2024 11:33 AM Associated Press

Associated Press MONT-TREMBLANT, Quebec (AP) — A Quebec nationalist party says it will work with other opposition parties in Canada’s Parliament to topple Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority government. Trudeau’s Liberals have only 153 seats in the 338-seat House of Commons and must rely on an opposition party to pass legislation. With the parliamentary election

Albania’s opposition blocks roads in a protest to demand a caretaker Cabinet

October 29, 2024 11:31 AM Associated Press

Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian opposition activists have blocked major roads around the country for several hours, demanding that the government be replaced by a technocratic caretaker Cabinet before next year’s parliamentary election. Lawmakers led hundreds of opposition supporters in rallies at the main entrance to the capital, Tirana, and at five other

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is detained in New York on parole violation claims

October 29, 2024 11:30 AM Associated Press

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine tried unsuccessfully Tuesday to persuade a federal judge not to send him to jail, calling him “bro” and insisting he never meant to violate the terms of his probation from a felony conviction. Judge Paul A. Engelmayer in Manhattan ordered him detained for at least two

Trump says it was ‘my honor to be involved’ in controversial Madison Square Garden rally

October 29, 2024 11:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his controversial Madison Square Garden rally, telling supporters that the event was “an absolute lovefest” and that it was “my honor to be involved.” The former president’s comments come amid backlash over disparaging and divisive remarks at his Sunday event in New York City,

Paro de transporte en Argentina del 30 y 31 de octubre: qué servicios se ven afectados y quiénes se adhieren

October 29, 2024 11:25 AM CNN Newsource

Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — Sindicatos de transporte de Argentina anunciaron que realizarán dos huelgas este miércoles 30 y jueves 31 de octubre. El paro afectará a transporte tanto de pasajeros como de carga. Los subterráneos, trenes, aviones, camiones y al transporte marítimo estarán interrumpidos por la medida convocada por la Confederación Argentina de Trabajadores

Philadelphia-area Puerto Rican leaders call out Trump campaign after comedian’s offensive comments

October 29, 2024 11:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Josh Sanders, Adam Fox Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Eight days before the election, Puerto Rican Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, Reading Mayor Eddie Morán and Latino leaders called out the Trump campaign for comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s comments describing Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage.” “Enough is enough folks,

Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ has died

October 29, 2024 11:23 AM Associated Press

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died. She was 79. Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis “surrounded by family and friends,” said publicist Heidi Schaeffer. Garr battled other health

Judge tosses GOP congressmen’s lawsuit over Pennsylvania’s overseas and military votes

October 29, 2024 11:23 AM Associated Press

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A federal judge in Pennsylvania is throwing out a lawsuit by six Republican congressmen over how to count votes from members of the military and others who cast ballots from overseas. U.S. District Judge Christopher Conner on Tuesday ruled against their request that elections officials be ordered to take

Jordan hits campaign trail for House GOP as he looks to shed firebrand reputation

October 29, 2024 11:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Lauren Fox and Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — A lot has changed for Jim Jordan since he lost his speakership bid last October. In the year since, Jordan has been traveling the country and trying to make inroads with colleagues who once told him they couldn’t back him for House Republicans’ top job. And if

Small number of North Korean troops are already inside Ukraine, officials say

October 29, 2024 11:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — A small number of North Korean troops are already inside Ukraine, according to two western intelligence officials, and officials expect that number to grow as the North Koreans complete training in eastern Russia and move toward the front lines of the war. The North Korean troops’ presence inside Ukraine

Hunter shoots grizzly bear north of Kilgore

October 29, 2024 11:17 AM News Team

The following is a news release from the Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game. CLARK COUNTY, Idaho (IDFG News Release) – On the evening of Oct. 26, a hunter shot and killed a sow grizzly bear in self-defense while it was charging him as he was elk hunting north of Kilgore near Mule Meadows on

Real Madrid snubs Ballon d’Or ceremony, says it was ‘not respected’ after star player Vinícius Jr. misses out

October 29, 2024 11:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — As the stars of soccer gathered in Paris for the Ballon d’Or ceremony – an event which celebrates the very best of the sport – there was one very notable absentee. Real Madrid, arguably the biggest club in world soccer, decided not to send its representatives to Monday’s event,

2 Philadelphia medical students running in New York City Marathon for a good cause

October 29, 2024 11:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Stephanie Stahl, Brad Nau Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Two medical students from Philadelphia will be among the thousands of runners in New York City for the marathon this weekend. The medical students will be running to help a foundation that supports children with brain tumors and raises money

Idaho State University enrollment numbers increase again

October 29, 2024 11:03 AM Sam Ross

The university said total fall enrollment increased by 3.5 percent, to 13,078, compared to last fall.

At 7 feet, 9 inches, Olivier Rioux is the world’s tallest teen and an intriguing basketball project

October 29, 2024 11:02 AM Associated Press

AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Walking from his apartment to classes and then to the University of Florida’s basketball facility, Olivier Rioux poses for dozens — sometimes hundreds — of pictures a day. Vertical shots, of course. Rioux won’t fit in the frame any other way. At 7 feet, 9 inches (2.4 meters),

Chicago area high school Dad Squad greets students, highlights importance of fathers

October 29, 2024 10:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Shardaa Gray Click here for updates on this story FLOSSMOOR, Illinois (WBBM) — Nearly 90 fathers and grandfathers greeted Homewood-Flossmoor High School students on Monday with the aim of promoting the message that dads are important and have a lasting impact on students and their entire school community. The school holds the event for

Ralph Yarl’s aunt crafts bracelets to support families impacted by gun violence

October 29, 2024 10:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Dorissa White Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — Faith Spoonmore, whose nephew Ralph Yarl was shot in the head last year after mistakenly going to the wrong door, has created bracelets to support families affected by gun violence. “I think about back when Ralph was shot. That was

Trump says his New York rally marked by crude and racist insults was ‘an absolute lovefest’

October 29, 2024 10:44 AM Associated Press

Associated Press ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Urged by some allies to apologize for racist comments made by speakers at his weekend rally, Donald Trump took the opposite approach on Tuesday, saying it was an “honor to be involved” in such an event and calling the scene a “lovefest” — the same term he has used

UC student with rare diagnoses creates app to help patients track symptoms

October 29, 2024 10:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Lindsay Stone Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI (WLWT) — An engineering student at the University of Cincinnati is turning her pain into purpose, creating an app to help patients track their symptoms and manage their conditions. Amelia Wares spent years in and out of the hospital with a condition that left

Kentucky’s medical marijuana program has police departments rethinking K9 teams

October 29, 2024 10:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Todd Dykes Click here for updates on this story COVINGTON, Kentucky (WLWT) — With a nose that knows how to find illegal drugs, Stryker is a key member of the Covington Police Department. “What’d you find? Aw, good boy,” K9 Officer Sam Mathews told Stryker, his canine companion. During a recent drug detection demonstration,

UFC champ Jon Jones agrees to anger management classes to resolve assault charge

October 29, 2024 10:37 AM Associated Press

Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — UFC heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones has agreed to attend four hours of anger management classes to resolve a pair of misdemeanor charges stemming from a drug test at his New Mexico home in which he was accused of being hostile. A bench trial was set to begin Tuesday

Des Moines’ last Maid-Rite restaurant runs out of food Sunday after community steps up to help

October 29, 2024 10:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Ophelie Jacobson Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — The Maid-Rite restaurant at Merle Hay Mall ran out of food Sunday after a busy weekend of big crowds and long lines. Owner Brian Ickowitz said that after KCCI had done a story on Thursday about his restaurant’s struggles and

‘Oh, it’s bad’: Iowa girl hilariously overshares details of mom’s colonoscopy preparation

October 29, 2024 10:34 AM CNN Newsource

By KCCI Staff Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — We’re not laughing at Brandi Lister, we’re laughing with her. The Des Moines mom shared doorbell camera video with KCCI recently that is both relatable and hilarious. In it, two boys from the neighborhood show up on her doorstep asking

Iowa man concerned he hasn’t received his absentee ballot in the mail

October 29, 2024 10:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Ophelie Jacobson Click here for updates on this story WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — A West Des Moines man said he and his wife are still waiting to receive the absentee ballots they requested by mail. Tom Deardorff and his wife of 45 years sent in their absentee request forms in September. He

CNN bans conservative writer after ‘beeper’ comment to Muslim commentator

October 29, 2024 10:26 AM Associated Press

AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — CNN has banned conservative writer Ryan Gidursky from the network following a contentious on-air exchange where he told panelist Mehdi Hasan that “I hope your beeper doesn’t go off.” “Did you just say I should die?” Hasan said, responding to Gidursky’s apparent reference to September’s attack where pagers

Judge rejects GOP congressmens’ lawsuit challenging vetting process for Pennsylvania overseas ballots

October 29, 2024 10:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Tuesday tossed out a Republican lawsuit that sought to segregate overseas ballots in Pennsylvania for additional vetting. US District Judge Christopher Conner said that the challengers to Pennsylvania’s policies for overseas ballots filed by GOP members of the Pennsylvania congressional delegation and an outside group

¿Qué son los “swing states” o estados de tendencia electoral incierta y cuáles pueden definir las elecciones de EE.UU. 2024?

October 29, 2024 10:23 AM CNN Newsource

Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Cualquiera que siga mínimamente la política estadounidense debe haber escuchado alguna versión de esta afirmación: las elecciones de 2024, que elegirán a un presidente para un país de más de 330 millones de personas, serán definidas por un pequeño número de votantes en algunos estados clave. En 2020, Joe Biden convirtió un

Critical Antarctica glacier appears to be smoking in rare view from space

October 29, 2024 10:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — A vital glacier in western Antarctica appears to be smoking in a rare view captured by a NASA satellite earlier this month. The so-called “sea smoke,” isn’t actually smoke, it’s fog – and appears as cottony white wisps above the dark surface of the ocean water where Pine Island

‘Halloween comet’ breaks apart after flying close to the sun

October 29, 2024 10:15 AM Associated Press

A recently discovered comet that some stargazers had hoped to see during Halloween week has disintegrated before the day of ghosts and ghouls. NASA confirmed Tuesday its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun. Astronomers have been tracking the so-called Halloween

Evo Morales reitera que hubo un intento de magnicidio en su contra y acusa al Gobierno de Bolivia de fabricar una mentira

October 29, 2024 10:13 AM CNN Newsource

Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — El expresidente de Bolivia, Evo Morales, rechazó este lunes las declaraciones del ministro de Gobierno, Eduardo del Castillo, quien lo acusó de fabricar un intento de magnicidio para ocultar que no se detuvo ante un control policial en una carretera y que desde su vehículo se disparó a

The EU is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after trade talks fail

October 29, 2024 10:11 AM Associated Press

Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union says it will impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China on Wednesday after talks between Brussels and Beijing failed to find an amicable solution to their trade dispute. Electric vehicles have become a major flash point in a broader trade dispute over the influence of

Teen accused of girls’ murder at UK dance class faces terrorism charge

October 29, 2024 10:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Lauren Kent and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — The teenager charged with the murder of three young girls in a July stabbing attack at a dance class in northwest England will face a terrorism charge, British prosecutors announced Tuesday. The suspect Axel Rudakubana, who was 17 at the time of the attack but

California judge accused of killing his wife is released on $2 million bail

October 29, 2024 10:07 AM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California judge charged with killing his wife has been released from jail on $2 million bail. Online jail records show Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson was released Friday from the custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Ferguson was taken back into custody last month after the

University of Chicago receives mathematically fascinating Gömböc sculpture

October 29, 2024 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Adam Harrington, Edie Kasten, Traci Maloney Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Monday marked an exciting day at the University of Chicago in Hyde Park—as the university received a beautiful gift with a complicated story. The gift in question was a Gömböc (roughly pronounced “GUHM-buhts”) sculpture from Hungary. In addition

CNN Polls: Harris and Trump locked in close races in Arizona and Nevada as pool of persuadable voters shrinks

October 29, 2024 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Agiesta, Ariel Edwards-Levy and Edward Wu, CNN (CNN) — In the critical Southwest battlegrounds of Arizona and Nevada, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump run near even in the race for the White House, according to new CNN polls conducted by SSRS. The findings come as large numbers of voters

‘It was vital’: Alabama county loses funding for second ambulance; drops to one unit for entire county

October 29, 2024 9:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Zoe Blair Click here for updates on this story PICKENS COUNTY, Alabama (WVTM) — As of Friday, one ambulance serves the entirety of Pickens County because county leaders say they cannot afford the cost associated with operating a second unit. The county went from one ambulance to two earlier this year when the County

Orange penguin found in South Carolina dumpster subject of international art theft, sheriff says

October 29, 2024 9:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Janice Limon Click here for updates on this story CHEROKEE COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — An unusual and bright orange object dumped in the trash at a South Carolina welcome center has turned into the search for a thief of international art. Workers at the Cherokee County Welcome Center off Interstate 85 in Blacksburg

Florida officials warn residents about snakes in storm debris piles

October 29, 2024 9:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Jade Jarvis Click here for updates on this story PORT SALERNO, Florida (WPBF) — As the cleanup in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton continues, animal control officials in Martin County are raising the alarm about unseen dangers that could be lurking in large debris piles. They’re warning people to be on the lookout for

Police say British teen accused of fatally stabbing 3 girls also made poison and had a terror manual

October 29, 2024 9:46 AM Associated Press

Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The teenager accused in a stabbing rampage that killed three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England has been charged with producing the deadly poison ricin and faces a terror offense. Merseyside Police say Axel Rudakubana, 18, who is charged with murdering three girls and stabbing 10 other

Anna Kendrick recalls ‘icky’ time director tried ‘power move’ in front of 100 extras

October 29, 2024 9:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Anna Kendrick has recalled the “very icky” time a director tried to shame her in front of a room full of extras. She went on to recall a story about an unnamed director asking her to improvise something, only to later criticize her performance. The “Pitch Perfect” star, whose

Musk’s pro-Trump super PAC uses vulgarity demeaning women to describe Harris

October 29, 2024 9:38 AM Associated Press

Associated Press Elon Musk’s political action committee has created an ad attacking Vice President Kamala Harris that includes multiple references to a vulgarity often used to demean women as well as calling her a communist. In a 35 second video dated Oct. 25 and posted on Musk’s X platform, a narrator begins with a warning

Students discover and publish unexpected proof for 2,000-year-old mathematical theory

October 29, 2024 9:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Louisiana students Ne’Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson wowed their teachers in 2022 when they discovered a new way to prove the 2000-year-old Pythagorean theorem in response to a bonus question in a high school math contest. But that was only the beginning. A volunteer at their former school, New

Fact check: Four deceptive quotes in Trump’s wildly misleading new television ad

October 29, 2024 9:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — On Friday, we published an article about how former President Donald Trump’s campaign has made a habit of deceptively using quotations in television ads attacking Vice President Kamala Harris. Then, just days later, the campaign released perhaps the most egregious example yet. A new minute-long ad revives two

Finland’s president calls North Korea’s dispatch of troops to Russia an escalation

October 29, 2024 9:18 AM Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — Finland’s president says that North Korea’s dispatch of troops to Russia represents an escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war that goes against China’s own stated position on the conflict. Finnish President Alexander Stubb made his comments after meeting for more than three hours with China’s President Xi Jinping in Beijing in a visit

‘I could shoot you with my own gun’: Florida police arrest 11-year-old for threatening a girl

October 29, 2024 9:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Angela Rozier Click here for updates on this story PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida (WPBF) — An 11-year-old boy is accused of making a “written threat to do bodily harm or to kill” a 10-year-old girl online, according to a Port St. Lucie police public information officer. Police in Port St. Lucie began investigating the

Judge continues to block Florida officials from threatening TV stations over abortion ads

October 29, 2024 9:10 AM Associated Press

Associated Press/Report for America TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge who recently chastised Florida officials for “trampling” on free speech rights continued to block the head of the state’s health department from taking any more steps to threaten TV stations that air commercials for an abortion rights measure on next week’s ballot. U.S. District

Hezbollah names a new leader to replace Nasrallah. Here’s what we know about him

October 29, 2024 9:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Hezbollah has named Shiite cleric Naim Qassem as leader, over a month after his predecessor Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike. The group’s Senior Council elected Qassem as secretary-general, Hezbollah’s media office said in a statement on Tuesday, adding that Qassem is committed to prophet “Mohammed’s authentic

Spats over Russia and Ukraine show cracks in South Africa’s unity government

October 29, 2024 9:04 AM Associated Press

Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s unity government has been rocked by a spat between its main political parties, the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance, over a deal to grant visa-free access for some Ukrainians. The arrangement was announced by the home affairs minister, a member of the Democratic Alliance, but was

The ‘Juror #2’ cast still can’t believe they got to work with Clint Eastwood

October 29, 2024 9:01 AM Associated Press

AP Film Writer Clint Eastwood may be 94 but he’s not ready to retire just yet. In fact, during the actors strike hiatus from his latest film “Juror #2,” in theaters Friday, he wasn’t resting: He was looking for new material. The new film stars Nicholas Hoult as an ordinary man called to jury duty

Americans’ economic mood is perking up ahead of the election, survey finds

October 29, 2024 8:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Americans are emerging from a yearslong funk about the economy, with the presidential election just a week away. The Conference Board’s latest consumer survey showed that Americans this month became more optimistic about the future of both the labor market and the broader US economy. The monthly survey’s

Police are searching for the person who set ballot boxes on fire in Washington and Oregon. Here’s what we know

October 29, 2024 8:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of ballots were destroyed or damaged in fires set Monday at two ballot drop boxes in the Pacific Northwest – and investigators are searching for a person they believe is responsible for both incidents. Almost all the ballots that were damaged or destroyed were in a drop box in

Biden comes to grips with a diminished role on the campaign trail

October 29, 2024 8:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Kayla Tausche, MJ Lee and Kevin Liptak, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden’s role in the 2024 presidential campaign in the final weeks of the election has been moved even further out of the spotlight as recent campaign trail gaffes prompted a range of responses – from eyerolls to outright anger – from some

Hotels are leaning into their spookier sides to sell ‘rooms with a boo’

October 29, 2024 8:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Blane Bachelor, CNN (CNN) — Like many hotels, Red Cliffs Lodge, in the outskirts of Moab, Utah, provides guests with complimentary items like maps, in-room toiletries and, upon request, dental kits stocked with oft-forgotten toothbrushes and toothpaste. But in the fall of 2023, the property began lending some guests a decidedly different kind of

Canaan man allegedly escapes New Hampshire police impound lot with truck; arrested

October 29, 2024 8:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Jon Schoenheider Click here for updates on this story CANAAN, New Hampshire (WMUR) — A Canaan man is in jail after police said he tried to drive away with his impounded truck over the weekend. According to the Lebanon Police Department, officers found Robert Stark, 39, inside their secure impound lot around 8:30 p.m.

Natasha Rothwell doesn’t want to disappoint you

October 29, 2024 8:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Natasha Rothwell’s characters in “The White Lotus,” “Insecure” and “How to Die Alone” all have one thing in common – the desire to be seen. “Because I just wanna be seen,” Rothwell told CNN in a recent interview. “I grew up in this body, a plus-size Black woman,

Orlando mother speaks after filing suit claiming AI chatbot contributed to son’s suicide

October 29, 2024 8:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Tony Atkins Click here for updates on this story ORLANDO, Florida (WESH) — Megan Garcia is navigating unimaginable grief following the death of her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer III, who took his life in February. “I understand the only way to get my children through it is to get through it myself,” Garcia said,

Man claiming to be driver in Mass. hit-and-run questioned by police at the scene

October 29, 2024 8:33 AM CNN Newsource

By John Atwater & Alex Svenson Click here for updates on this story NEEDHAM, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A 23-year-old Boston man is being summonsed after he claimed during a NewsCenter 5 interview to be the driver responsible for a hit-and-run crash in Needham that injured two people, officials said Tuesday. The victims were seriously injured

One dead and others trapped beneath rubble of collapsed hotel in Argentina

October 29, 2024 8:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Joaquin Caballero, CNN en Español (CNN) — A man has died and up to nine other people are missing after a 10-story hotel collapsed in Argentina. The 10-story Dubrovnik hotel in the city of Villa Gessell, about 230 miles (370 kilometers) from the capital Buenos Aires on the Atlantic coast, collapsed early on Tuesday

Fort Lauderdale community on edge following coyote attack on local animals

October 29, 2024 8:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Nicole Linsalata, Aaron Page Click here for updates on this story FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WSVN) — A disturbing find on the front lawn of a Fort Lauderdale home revealed a potential concern over coyotes. Security cameras near Westwood Heights Elementary School captured the moments two coyotes attacked a stray cat in a Fort Lauderdale

Shawn Mendes says he’s still figuring out his sexuality

October 29, 2024 8:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Shawn Mendes took some time during his concert in Colorado on Monday to address a personal topic. In a video shared widely on social media, the 26-year-old singer took a break during his performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre to share “the truth” about his sexuality. “Since I was

US job openings fell in September to a 3 1/2-year low

October 29, 2024 8:20 AM Associated Press

AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings tumbled last month to their lowest level since January 2021, a sign that the labor market is losing some momentum. Still, openings remain well above pre-pandemic levels. The Labor Department reported that the number of job openings dropped to 7.4 million in September from 7.9 million

Dog survives vicious mountain lion attack, on the road to recovery

October 29, 2024 8:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Zoe Hunt Click here for updates on this story SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, California (KSBW) — A dog survived a vicious mountain lion attack in the Santa Cruz mountains. It was a harrowing experience for Bella’s owner, Richard Baker. It all happened last week when Baker let Bella outside, nothing unusual for his dogs. However,

Google ad change could affect millions of small businesses

October 29, 2024 8:12 AM Associated Press

AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Google is changing the way its Google Local Services ads work, which could affect millions of small businesses. Google Local Services ads run locally and are a big way that small businesses market their goods and services. Ads appear on the top of Google search results. Starting Nov.

First-of-its-kind glaucoma treatment now being used in Massachusetts

October 29, 2024 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Jessica Brown Click here for updates on this story MILFORD, Massachusetts (WCVB) — There is a potential breakthrough for patients who could be in danger of losing their vision thanks to a first-of-its-kind treatment now being used in Massachusetts. Kevin Ratcliffe is a glaucoma patient at Cataract Surgery Center in Milford and is one

American consumers feeling much more confident as Election Day nears

October 29, 2024 8:09 AM Associated Press

AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers are feeling quite a bit more confident this month as Election Day approaches, a business research group says. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index jumped to 108.7 in October from 99.2 in September. It was the biggest monthly gain since March of 2021.

Argument over spilled cup of ice leads to fatal shooting

October 29, 2024 8:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Angela Williams Click here for updates on this story ADAMS COUNTY, Mississippi (WAPT) — A spilled cup of ice at a convenience store ended in a fatal shooting, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. A 911 call was received about 7:20 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at about the same time a passing

El mensaje de Vinícius Jr. tras el Balón de Oro 2024: “Lo haré 10 veces más si es necesario. No están preparados”

October 29, 2024 8:07 AM CNN Newsource

urielblanco (CNN Español) — España tuvo una noche redonda en el mundo del fútbol este lunes, cuando sus jugadores Rodri y Aitana Bonmatí ganaron el Balón de Oro 2024, lo cual les reconoce como los mejores jugadores del mundo. Ahora puedes seguirnos en WhatsApp Channel Tras el anuncio de los ganadores, uno de los mensajes que

Job openings fall to pre-pandemic levels as US labor market continues to cool down

October 29, 2024 8:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — In the next four days, a fire hose of data will be unleashed, providing crucial snapshots of the US economy in advance of a pivotal election and a Federal Reserve meeting. The first burst on Tuesday — a critical read on activity within the jobs market — showed that

Miami Beach Police arrest Tennessee fugitives in $1.7 million jewelry heist

October 29, 2024 8:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Patrick Chalvire, Jessica Holly Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WSVN) — Miami Beach Police, in collaboration with the Metro Nashville Police Department, arrested two Tennessee fugitives linked to an armed robbery involving $1.7 million in gold and jewelry. Milleni Garcia, 38, and Orlando Valdes Hernandez, 34, were taken into custody

CNN bans conservative commentator who made a racist ‘joke’ on air

October 29, 2024 7:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — CNN says a right-wing commentator will not be welcomed back on air after he made a racist remark on “CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip.” On Monday’s prime time show, after Muslim journalist Mehdi Hasan stated that he supports Palestinians, conservative commentator Ryan Girdusky responded, “I hope your

Water filtration system to help Asheville City Schools return to regular school hours

October 29, 2024 7:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Taylor Thompson Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Asheville City Schools resumed classes on the morning of Monday, Oct. 28, just over a month since Helene hit the area. Superintendent Maggie Fehrman said that there were a lot of mixed emotions on the first day back. “There’s been

Germany’s president visits the site of a Holocaust museum being built in Greece

October 29, 2024 7:47 AM Associated Press

Associated Press THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has visited the site of a Holocaust museum being built in Greece as he began a three-day state visit. Steinmeier visited the site near an old railway station in Thessaloniki, from where tens of thousands of Jews were transported to Nazi concentration camps during the

New York Yankees’ offense explodes against Los Angeles Dodgers in World Series Game 4 to stave off elimination

October 29, 2024 7:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — The New York Yankees’ offense exploded Tuesday night after struggling through the first three games of the World Series, using three home runs to stave off elimination at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 4, spoiling a historic night for Los Angeles Dodgers’

Despite setbacks, Waynesville man vows to bring Halloween joy to community post-Helene

October 29, 2024 7:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Rex Hodge Click here for updates on this story WAYNESVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — It is hard enough to endure flood damage. But for one Helene victim in Waynesville, the flooding was followed with the theft of expensive Halloween decorations that were meant to be a beacon of hope. Despite the setbacks, Waynesville resident

Putin launches drills of Russia’s nuclear forces simulating retaliatory strikes

October 29, 2024 7:44 AM Associated Press

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday launched a massive exercise of the country’s nuclear forces featuring missile launches in a simulation of a retaliatory strike, as he continued to flex the country’s nuclear muscle amid spiraling tensions with the West over Ukraine. Speaking in a video call with military leaders, Putin said

Shohei Ohtani’s rural hometown honors its superstar son — from city hall to the hair salons

October 29, 2024 7:36 AM Associated Press

AP Sports Writer OSHU CITY, Japan (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s hometown in northern Japan is a rural place, famous for its high-quality Maesawa beef, its history of making traditional ironware and the intense green hills and mountains that surround it. Japanese call such places “inaka” — roughly translated as the “countryside.” No glitz, quiet streets

‘All I can think about is hotter days.’ Voter campaigns target Latinas worried about climate change

October 29, 2024 7:34 AM Associated Press

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — As the November election approaches, large get-out-the-vote efforts are targeting Latinos, and particularly Latina moms, with a climate focus. They are hoping to harness the political power of millions of eligible Latino voters to protect children from climate change, a top-of-mind issue for Latinos who support Vice President Kamala

Why one North Carolina woman says a mammogram changed her life in more ways than one

October 29, 2024 7:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Erin Burnett Click here for updates on this story WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (WXII) — Darrolyn Sharp says one mammogram shaped her life for the better. In 2020, Sharp says God told her and her husband to pack up their home in Indiana and move to Winston-Salem, sight unseen. “So moving a home that we

‘It’s really inspiring’: SCAD Film Festival inspires students looking to break into the industry

October 29, 2024 7:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Brooke Butler Click here for updates on this story SAVANNAH, Georgia (WJCL) — The Savannah College of Art and Design’s annual Film Festival is underway. The event draws actors, producers, directors, screenwriters and more to the “Hollywood of the South,” giving SCAD students the opportunity to learn from industry leaders. “Everybody is excited to

Shreveport woman accused of multiple charges, including desecrating graves

October 29, 2024 7:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — A former employee of a Shreveport cemetery was jailed Monday on multiple charges, including desecrating gravesites. Melissa Griffin, 42, was booked into the Shreveport City Jail Monday afternoon following a two-month investigation. Griffin became a suspect in an investigation that started

Sheinbaum asegura que policías de la Ciudad de México restringieron el paso a manifestantes del Poder Judicial para proteger a pilotos de la Fórmula Uno

October 29, 2024 7:19 AM CNN Newsource

Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, minimizó este lunes las denuncias de funcionarios y jueces del Poder Judicial que dijeron que la policía de la Ciudad de México había restringido su derecho a manifestarse el día en que se celebró en la capital mexicana el premio Fórmula Uno. La Asociación

Kurdish leader in Syria calls for diplomatic solutions to conflict with Turkey

October 29, 2024 7:19 AM Associated Press

Associated Press QAMISHLI, Syria (AP) — The leader of the U.S.-backed Kurdish forces in northeast Syria has called for international mediators to continue pushing for diplomatic solutions to the complex web of conflicts in the Middle Eastern country, including the escalating Turkish bombardment of Kurdish areas. Turkey has intensified its airstrikes in northern Iraq and

Rescue helicopter grounded after getting tagged by vandals in SoCal

October 29, 2024 7:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Nicole Comstock Click here for updates on this story HESPERIA, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A rescue helicopter used to save the lives of those most in need in the High Desert in Southern California is indefinitely grounded after it was graffitied by vandals over the weekend, drawing the rage of many in the community.

Lost Chopin music unearthed nearly 200 years after composer’s death

October 29, 2024 7:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A curator at a museum in New York City has discovered a previously unknown waltz written by Frédéric Chopin, the first time that a new piece of work by the Polish composer has been found in nearly 100 years. The waltz, written on a small manuscript measuring about 4

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