When Trump attacks Harris’ racial identity, these Americans say it’s personal
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Ferguson officer ‘fighting for his life’ and several arrested after protests marking 10 years since Michael Brown’s killing
KSDK, MAURICE KING LLL CELL VO, CNN By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — A Ferguson, Missouri, police officer was severely injured and is “fighting…
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Police arrest a man climbing the Eiffel Tower, prompting an evacuation hours before closing ceremony
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French police have evacuated the area around the Eiffel Tower after a man was seen climbing the Paris landmark hours…
Continue Reading Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many faces
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles stole the show at the Paris Olympics with a captivating comeback that had everyone watching everything…
Continue Reading Schumer says he will work to block any effort in the Senate to significantly cut the CDC’s budget
NEW YORK (AP) — The Senate’s top Democrat says he’ll work to block a plan that would significantly cut the proposed budget of the Centers…
Continue Reading Two men were shot to death before a concert at a raceway in Iowa
PACIFIC JUNCTION, Iowa (AP) — Two people were shot and killed at a raceway just as a concert was about to begin. That is according to the Iowa…
Continue Reading US surgeon general was warned by his mom to avoid politics, but he jumped into the fray anyway
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Surgeon General Vivek Murthy isn’t shying away from politics, as his mother had once hoped when he was a kid.…
Continue Reading Serbia’s populist president says lithium protests are part of a ‘hybrid’ warfare against his country
Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s president has accused demonstrators who oppose a lithium mining project in the Balkan country…
Continue Reading Start your week smart: Gymnast stripped of medal, Brazil plane crash, Trump campaign hack, fighting inside Russia
CNN By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — Shoppers looking for backyard barbecue or back-to-school supplies are in for a spooky…
Continue Reading US appeals decision that led Jordan Chiles to be stripped of her bronze medal, provides evidence in her favor
CNN By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Sunday that the bronze medal given to American gymnast…
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Continue Reading The US Navy’s warship production is in its worst state in 25 years. What’s behind it?
Associated Press The Navy’s ability to build lower-cost warships that can shoot down Houthi rebel missiles in the Red Sea depends in part on a…
Continue Reading As Olympic competition winds down, Paris security services shift their focus to the closing ceremony
PARIS (AP) — More than 30,000 police officers have been deployed around Paris and beyond to watch over the last Olympic events and the closing…
Continue Reading Hamas leader Sinwar wants a ceasefire deal, mediators say, but Netanyahu’s stance unclear
By Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar wants a ceasefire deal — at least, that’s the message Egyptian and Qatari…
Continue Reading House explosion in Maryland kills 2 and damages nearby homes
Associated Press BEL AIR, Md. (AP) — Fire officials say two people were killed and 12 families displaced after a Maryland house exploded amid…
Continue Reading Rubbish collapses at landfill site in Uganda’s capital, killing at least 18 people
Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — At least 18 people were killed when a landfill collapsed in the Ugandan capital, according to the Red…
Continue Reading Latinos are excited about Harris, but she has work to do to win the crucial voting bloc, experts say
Associated Press Latino voters and leaders say they are enthusiastic about Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, but for her to win…
Continue Reading US surgeon general was warned by his mom to avoid politics, but he jumped into the fray anyway
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — The dated gold and silver trophies packed in the china cabinet of Dr. Vivek Murthy’s childhood home still boast the…
Continue Reading Former students and colleagues recall high school teachers Tim and Gwen Walz as allies and advocates
Associated Press MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Jacob Reitan said he told Gwen Walz he was gay before he told his parents. Reitan was a student in 1999 at…
Continue Reading Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif filed a legal complaint for online harassment against her
PARIS (AP) — Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has filed a legal complaint in France for online harassment after a rain of criticism and false…
Continue Reading An 81-year-old Chiefs fan dreamed of meeting Patrick Mahomes before she ‘croaks’
By Graham Hurley, CNN (CNN) — Kayren Spain, 81, describes herself as a “football fanatic.” Since the early days of her childhood growing up…
Continue Reading Girl, 3, and boy, 4, confirmed dead in Brazilian plane crash as rescuers retrieve bodies
By Samia Da Costa, Alex Stambaugh and Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — All 62 bodies have been recovered from the site of the deadly plane crash…
Continue Reading Zelensky confirms Ukrainian troops are fighting inside Russian territory
By Ivana Kottasová, Maria Kostenko, Clare Sebastian, Mariya Knight and Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has…
Continue Reading Iran’s president proposes an ex-nuclear negotiator as foreign minister. A woman is also on the list
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has proposed former nuclear negotiator Abbas Araghchi as the country’s new…
Continue Reading Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform at Paris Olympics’ closing ceremony
AP Entertainment Writer PARIS (AP) — The closing ceremony for the Paris Olympics will bring out several stars: Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red…
Continue Reading Jordan Chiles has been stripped of a gymnastics bronze medal, but the USOPC says it will appeal
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — U.S. Olympic officials are appealing a court ruling that resulted in American gymnast Jordan Chiles being asked to…
Continue Reading Amateur runners race like Olympians along the same iconic route as competitors in Paris
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Thousands of amateur runners got a chance to run like an Olympian in Paris. They tackled either a marathon or…
Continue Reading Paris and the Olympics have changed each other during their summer fling
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — In French, there are no goodbyes. Instead, Olympic crowds from Paris to the surfing venue in Tahiti were saying “au…
Continue Reading Ukraine’s president acknowledges military incursion onto Russian soil
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Days after Ukraine began a surprise military incursion into Russia’s Kursk border region, President…
Continue Reading Israel widens evacuation orders in southern Gaza. Hamas wants plans for a deal instead of more talks
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli military ordered more evacuations in southern Gaza early Sunday, a day after a deadly…
Continue Reading Families of Brazilian plane crash victims gather in Sao Paulo as French experts join investigation
Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — More than 40 families of victims of an airliner crash in Brazil gathered Sunday at a morgue and hotels in Sao…
Continue Reading A mass circumcision is marketed to tourists in a remote area of Uganda. Some are angrily objecting
Associated Press NEAR MOUNT ELGON, Uganda (AP) — The dancers shook their hips to the beat of drummers who led the way, anticipating the start of…
Continue Reading Where do you live? That’s a complicated question for a California town with no street addresses
Associated Press CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (AP) — No one in this wealthy California community known for its white-sand beaches and storybook charm…
Continue Reading Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Miley Cyrus and more honored as Disney Legends in emotional ceremony
Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Harrison Ford held back tears, Miley Cyrus let them flow and several stars got emotional as they accepted…
Continue Reading Why the fastest-growing place for young kids in the US is in the metro with the oldest residents
Associated Press THE VILLAGES, Fla. (AP) — No one younger than age 19 is allowed to live in The Villages, the massive retirement community in…
Continue Reading US colleges are cutting majors and slashing programs after years of putting it off
Associated Press Christina Westman dreamed of working with Parkinson’s disease and stroke patients as a music therapist when she started studying…
Continue Reading Everyone agrees there’s a homeless crisis in the US. Plans to address it vary among mayor candidates
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Mayor London Breed has launched a new crackdown on people sleeping outside in a campaign to…
Continue Reading Text messages reveal police conversations following the Uvalde school shooting
By Sarah Moon and Matthew J. Friedman, CNN (CNN) — More than two years after the deadly massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas,…
Continue Reading Needing win to extend playoffs streak, Matt Kuchar takes lead in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Needing a victory to keep his FedEx Cup playoffs streak alive, Matt Kuchar shot his second straight 6-under 64 on Saturday…
Continue Reading Protecting women from deceitful men or criminalizing break-ups? A new law in India stirs debate
By Samra Zulfaqar, CNN (CNN) — Men who deceitfully break off promises of marriage after having sex with a woman could face up to 10 years in…
Continue Reading Belarus reinforces military power on its Ukraine borders after drone interceptions
By Mariya Knight, CNN (CNN) — Belarus sent military reinforcements to its border with Ukraine Saturday after it said several Ukrainian drones…
Continue Reading Ferguson officer ‘fighting for his life’ and several arrested after protests marking 10 years since Michael Brown’s killing
By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — A Ferguson, Missouri, police officer was severely injured and is “fighting for his life” after being assaulted…
Continue Reading Golden Steph: Curry’s late barrage seals another Olympic men’s basketball title, as US beats France
AP Basketball Writer PARIS (AP) — Stephen Curry was thinking about this two years ago, after winning his fourth NBA title with the Golden State…
Continue Reading American gymnast Jordan Chiles lost her bronze medal on floor exercise. What happened?
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Romania’s Ana Barbosu replaced American Jordan Chiles as the Olympic bronze medalist in gymnastics floor exercise…
Continue Reading Donald Trump’s campaign says its emails were hacked
Associated Press Former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign said Saturday that it has been hacked and suggested Iranian actors were…
Continue Reading Feds arrest Southern California man accused of trying to ship a ton of methamphetamine to Australia
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal officials have arrested a Southern California man accused of trying to ship more than 2,205 pounds of methamphetamine to…
Continue Reading Boxer Lin Yu-ting wins gold, following Imane Khelif to conclude an Olympics filled with scrutiny
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Lin Yu-ting fought to remain poised and calm throughout the Paris Olympics boxing tournament, even when it seemed…
Continue Reading Walz ‘misspoke’ in 2018 reference to ‘weapons of war, that I carried in war,’ Harris campaign says
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Harris presidential campaign says Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz “misspoke” in 2018 in talking about “weapons of…
Continue Reading Turkey suddenly reinstates access to Instagram after more than a week
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey has reinstated access to Instagram after more than a week of being blocked nationwide. The country barred access to…
Continue Reading Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ Zambada says he was ambushed and kidnapped before being taken to the US
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada has said that he was ambushed and kidnapped when he thought he…
Continue Reading Florida’s Python Challenge is just wrangling snakes for some. But for military vets, it’s a chance to heal
By Sydney Bishop, CNN (CNN) — For the animals and plants native to the Florida Everglades, the removal of invasive species like the Burmese…
Continue Reading Reputed cartel boss Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada reiterates claim he was ‘ambushed’ and ‘kidnapped’ by El Chapo’s son
By Holmes Lybrand, Polo Sandoval and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Alleged Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, in a statement…
Continue Reading The timeline of how the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, unfolded, according to a federal report
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — A scathing Justice Department report into law enforcement failures during the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde,…
Continue Reading Greek customs agents seize more than 90 kilograms of cocaine from a ship that originated in Ecuador
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say that customs agents have seized around 93 kilograms or 205 pounds of cocaine at the port in the…
Continue Reading Thousands protest lithium mining in Serbia. Officials say it’s a plot against populist president
Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied in downtown Belgrade against lithium mining in Serbia.…
Continue Reading Romanian gymnast could replace Jordan Chiles as bronze medalist in floor exercise after court ruling
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — The International Gymnastics Federation restored Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu to third in the Paris…
Continue Reading Judge in Maryland rules Baltimore ‘baby bonus’ proposal is unconstitutional
A Maryland judge has ruled a proposed ballot question in Baltimore that would pay new parents $1,000 when they have a child is unconstitutional.…
Continue Reading Three German open water swimmers fall ill after Olympic races in the Seine River
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Three German swimmers became ill after competing in the open water races at the Paris Olympics, though it was not…
Continue Reading Canadian b-boy Phil Wizard takes gold in Olympic breaking final
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Canadian b-boy Phil Wizard (Philip Kim) took gold in the first Olympic men’s breaking tournament Saturday. “I…
Continue Reading ‘I don’t want to die,’ Uvalde student told 911 dispatcher during mass shooting
Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — As law enforcement officers hung back outside Khloie Torres’ fourth-grade classroom in Uvalde, Texas, she…
Continue Reading Ferguson officer critically injured at protest on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s death
Associated Press Police in Ferguson, Missouri, say an officer was critically injured outside the city’s police station during protests on the…
Continue Reading Paris Olympics embrace accessibility technology for visually impaired fans
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — As Paris shines under the global spotlight of the Olympic Games, technological innovations are enabling people with…
Continue Reading The gold medal goes to … the chocolate muffin. At the Olympic village, the bakery shines
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The chocolate muffins from the bakery in the Olympic village where athletes stay have gone viral on social media.…
Continue Reading Ukraine uses Olympic spotlight to capture global attention and fight war fatigue
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Ukraine’s Olympic fan clubhouse stands out for its somber atmosphere, with moments of silence for war victims and…
Continue Reading Texas’ abortion ban has left doctors with their hands tied. New Mexico’s governor is inviting them to her state
By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Dr. R. Todd Ivey, a practicing OBGYN in Houston, Texas, opened his Sunday paper last weekend to find a…
Continue Reading 24 Sierra Leonean soldiers are sentenced to long prison terms for failed coup. One gets 120 years
Associated Press FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — A Sierra Leonean military court has convicted 24 soldiers of their roles in last year’s…
Continue Reading After Paris Olympics shined, Los Angeles in 2028 brings new and returning sports, plus a fresh look
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The Olympics will always have Paris. The next Summer Games go to Los Angeles in 2028. The baton will be handed from…
Continue Reading Oleksandr Khyzhniak, Ukraine’s gold medal-winning boxer, returns home and lifts spirits amid war
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s gold medal-winning boxer Oleksandr Khyzhniak gave a military salute to the crowd gathered to…
Continue Reading No-car Games: Los Angeles Olympic venues will only be accessible by public transportation
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — The one question Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is repeatedly asked about before her city hosts the 2028 Summer…
Continue Reading Looking for an activity that’s social and will give you a workout? Give sport climbing a try
Associated Press Watching climbing at the Paris Olympics makes it seem as if it’s a sport that would be completely out of the question for a…
Continue Reading Worker’s death at California federal prison investigated for possible fentanyl exposure, AP learns
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A worker at a federal prison in California has died and investigators are examining whether he was exposed to…
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CNN By Irene Nasser, Abeer Salman, Ibrahim Dahman, Mohammed Tawfeeq, Lex Harvey and Allegra Goodwin, CNN (CNN) — At least 93 Palestinians have…
Continue Reading ‘Original sin’: Torture of 9/11 suspects means even without plea deal, they may never face a verdict
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Defense Department disagreement over how to bring to justice the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks…
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Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Libyan officials say clashes between two heavily armed militia groups in the country’s capital terrorized residents…
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Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s newly-elected president has reappointed a U.S.-educated official as director of the country’s…
Continue Reading Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO and longtime Google executive, has died at 56
Associated Press Susan Wojcicki, a pioneering tech executive who helped shape Google and YouTube, has died, her husband said. She was 56. Wojcicki…
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Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s military says North Korea is again flying balloons likely carrying trash toward the…
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Associated Press PARIS (AP) — From the Australian b-girl with the meme-worthy “kangaroo” dance move to the silver-medal winning Lithuanian in a…
Continue Reading Russia tightens security in Kursk region, as fight continues against Ukraine’s surprise incursion
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has announced increased security measures in the border region of Kursk. An incursion there this week…
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AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Mars and Jupiter are cozying up in the night sky for their closest rendezvous this decade.…
Continue Reading 2024 Olympics schedule Aug. 11: US women go for basketball gold, closing ceremony
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Sunday is the final day for the Paris Olympics. The day will end with the closing ceremony at Stade de France, but 14…
Continue Reading King Charles III applauds people who stood against racism during recent unrest in the UK
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — King Charles III has applauded people who took to the streets of British towns and cities earlier this week to help…
Continue Reading Meet Nacer Zorgani, the vision-impaired Para-judo athlete who doubles as boxing’s Olympic voice
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The crowd at Roland Garros, the legendary home of French tennis that’s now hosting Olympic boxing, erupted in…
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By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Tai’Vion Lathan had an infectious laugh that made everyone around her smile. She loved getting creative with her…
Continue Reading Travis Scott is released from police custody after arrest over a Paris hotel altercation
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Travis Scott was released from French police custody without a charge after his arrest at a Paris hotel following an…
Continue Reading Philippine military says Chinese air force jets endangered its patrol plane with flares, risky moves
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine military chief has condemned what he said was the provocative actions of two Chinese air…
Continue Reading Cleaning up the Seine: the Olympics boosts a Parisian dream, but it’s still far from fully achieved
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French authorities vow that cleanup efforts on the Seine River will allow Parisians to finally open up as a…
Continue Reading Israeli strike on mosque and school in Gaza kills scores, sparking international outrage
By Irene Nasser, Abeer Salman, Ibrahim Dahman, Mohammed Tawfeeq, Lex Harvey and Allegra Goodwin, CNN (CNN) — At least 93 Palestinians have been…
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By Caitlin Stephen Hu, Larry Madowo and Evelio Contreras, CNN Port-au-Prince (CNN) — Parts of Port-au-Prince are showing signs of life again:…
Continue Reading Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school used as a shelter kills at least 80, Palestinian officials say
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza early Saturday, killing at least 80…
Continue Reading A chess club for kids thrives in a Congo refugee camp. It’s about more than the game
Associated Press KANYARUCHINYA, Congo (AP) — Children sit on the dirt, their clothes ragged and torn, their shoes punctured with holes, but their…
Continue Reading Trump is putting mass deportations at the heart of his campaign. Some Republicans are worried
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — “Mass Deportation Now!” declared the signs at the Republican National Convention, giving a full embrace to…
Continue Reading Debby finally moves out of the US, though some flooding risk and power outages remain
Associated Press The sun came out but the power stayed off in more than 100,000 homes and businesses across four states Saturday as Debby finally…
Continue Reading Rescuers retrieve remains of all 62 passengers in Brazil plane crash. Families gather in Sao Paulo
Associated Press VINHEDO, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian rescue teams Saturday retrieved the remains of all 62 passengers from the wreckage of a plane…
Continue Reading US Coast Guard Academy works to change its culture following sexual abuse and harassment scandal
Associated Press NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — The grueling basic training for fledgling cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, known as swab summer,…
Continue Reading North Korean leader says thousands of flood victims will be brought to capital for temporary care
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea will not seek outside help to recover from floods that devastated areas near the country’s…
Continue Reading Harris pledges to work to end taxes on tips for service industry employees, echoing Trump vow
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris promised Saturday to work to eliminate taxes on tips paid to restaurant and other…
Continue Reading Trump’s endorsement will be tested as Wisconsin voters decide key primaries
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The power of former President Donald Trump’s endorsement in battleground Wisconsin will be tested in a race…
Continue Reading Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono wins Democratic primary for third term, will face McDermott in general
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and Hawaii’s incumbent congressional representatives have won their state Democratic…
Continue Reading Ukraine’s week-old incursion into Russia has embarrassed Putin. How will it affect the war?
The swift Ukrainian incursion into Russia’s Kursk region that began last week has been the largest cross-border raid by Kyiv’s forces in the…
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