Moss Landing scientists reveal how sea otters help fight climate change
BY ELIZABETH COOK AND MOLLY MCCREA MOSS LANDING, Calif. — Twice a month, community scientists in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties — all trained…
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Ukraine aid faces a stress test as some GOP 2024 presidential candidates balk at continued support
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For President Joe Biden, strong backing for Ukraine’s effort to repel Russia’s invasion has…
Continue Reading3 men exonerated in NYC after case reviews spotlighted false confessions in 1990s
By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Three men who were convicted of crimes in the New York City borough of Queens in the 1990s and…
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US, EU slam far-right Israeli minister’s ‘racist’ claim his rights outweigh that of Palestinians
By Kareem Khadder, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — The United States and European Union Friday slammed comments by far-right Israeli National Security…
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RNC announces 2028 convention to be held in Houston
By Daniel Strauss (CNN) — Republican Party officials have selected Houston to host their party’s 2028 presidential convention, approving the…
Continue ReadingNorth American grassland birds in peril, spurring all-out effort to save birds and their habitat
By TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press POTTER, Neb. (AP) — When Reed Cammack hears the first meadowlark of spring, he knows his family has made it…
Continue ReadingEnergy interests and environmentalists fight Biden oil lease plan from different sides
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Oil companies are challenging a Biden administration move to protect an endangered species of…
Continue ReadingCourt won’t revive lawsuit that says Mississippi officials fueled lawyer’s death during Senate race
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal appeals court will not revive a lawsuit by the family of a Mississippi…
Continue ReadingFederal officials are warning airlines to keep workers away from jet engines that are still running
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal safety regulators are citing recent incidents, at least one of them fatal, in warning airlines to make sure that workers…
Continue ReadingDeSantis reports raising more than $1 million as Republicans hope for post-debate boosts
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he got a $1 million cash bump after Wednesday night’s…
Continue ReadingExperts warn against wave of fake news ahead of Mexico’s 2024 presidential election
By MARCOS MARTÍNEZ CHACÓN Associated Press MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Mexico’s 2024 presidential election is less than a year away and…
Continue ReadingFire at Louisiana oil refinery sends tower of black smoke into the air, but no injuries reported
GARYVILLE, La. (AP) — A massive fire at a south Louisiana oil refinery sent a tower of black smoke billowing into the air above the Mississippi…
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hints at more bad news for borrowers
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Additional interest rate hikes are still on the table and rates could remain elevated for longer than…
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At least five killed in severe storms in Michigan
By Mitchell McCluskey and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — At least five people have died in Michigan during severe storms that struck late…
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White House defends response to asylum seeker influx following criticism from New York governor
CNN By Priscilla Alvarez, Polo Sandoval and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — The White House defended its response to the asylum seeker influx facing…
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White House defends response to asylum seeker influx following criticism from New York governor
By Priscilla Alvarez, Polo Sandoval and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — The White House defended its response to the asylum seeker influx facing New…
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Wells Fargo overcharged nearly 11,000 investment accounts with advisory fees, SEC alleges
Originally Published: 25 AUG 23 11:30 ET By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — For years, Wells Fargo overcharged almost 11,000 investment advisory…
Continue ReadingEarly Apple computer that helped launch $3T company sells at auction for $223,000
BOSTON (AP) — One of the first personal computers built by Apple and signed by company co-founder Steve Wozniak has sold at auction for more than…
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John Legend wants us all to fight for democracy
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — John Legend’s children are still too young to be full on activists, but he and his wife Chrissy Teigen…
Continue Reading5 family members were found fatally shot in an Ohio home by police checking on their welfare
LAKE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — Police performing a welfare check at an Ohio home found five family members dead inside. Authorities say the family died…
Continue ReadingHarris praises 2022 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces for ‘grit and determination’ on and off court
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris led a White House celebration Friday for the 2022 WNBA…
Continue ReadingProminent Lebanese journalist Talal Salman dies at age 85 after long illness
BEIRUT (AP) — Prominent Lebanese journalist Talal Salman who founded one of the country’s largest Arabic-language independent newspapers has died…
Continue ReadingProtest this way, not that way: In statehouses, varied rules restrict public voices
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI, JEFF AMY and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A new rule in Tennessee that would have blocked people…
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British Museum director steps down amid theft investigation
Sophie Tanno, CNN London (CNN) — The director of the British Museum has stepped down amid an investigation into the alleged theft of gold and…
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El presidente de Ecuador ordena a las Fuerzas Armadas velar por la seguridad de los candidatos presidenciales de cara a la segunda vuelta electoral
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — El presidente de Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, ordenó a las Fuerzas Armadas que velen por la seguridad de los…
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When certain poop colors are red flags, according to experts
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer for how often you should poop, but when it comes to what color your…
Continue ReadingOpinion: ‘Strays’ is a raunchy, hilarious reminder of a real problem
Opinion by Neil J. Young (CNN) — Universal’s new live-action movie “Strays” tells the story of Reggie, a scruffy Border Terrier who has…
Continue ReadingTrump and all 18 others charged in Georgia election case meet the deadline to surrender at jail
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump and the 18 people indicted along with him in Georgia on charges that…
Continue Reading La tormenta tropical Franklin avanza por República Dominicana, acompañada de fuertes lluvias e inundaciones repentinas
Gonzalo Jimenez (CNN) — La tormenta tropical Franklin se desplaza a través de República Dominicana, según el Centro Nacional de Huracanes.…
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‘I will not resign,’ says defiant Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales following week of fierce criticism for unwanted kiss on star player
CNN By Patrick Sung and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales has refused to resign from his position as Royal Spanish…
Continue ReadingBritish Museum’s director resigns, says he didn’t take warning about possible theft seriously enough
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The director of the British Museum says he’s stepping down amid investigations into the theft…
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Rob Weisberg hikes Appalachian Trail to raise money for Paws of War
By JENNIFER MCLOGAN Click here for updates on this story NESCONSET, New York (WCBS) — Hiking the Appalachian Trail is…
Continue ReadingAfter Roe v. Wade, the fight over abortion access moves to New Mexico
By JENNA EBBERS AND CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, News21 CLOVIS, N.M. (AP) — The sanctuary in Grace Covenant Reformed Church was packed. People stood shoulder…
Continue ReadingRangers hire Hall of Fame U.S. women’s star Angela Ruggiero as a hockey operations adviser
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have hired Hockey Hall of Famer Angela Ruggiero as a hockey operations adviser. The team announced the…
Continue ReadingWoman tells CBS New York she made an “unforgivable mistake” before 5-year-old daughter was kidnapped in Queens
By DAVE CARLIN Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, NY (WCBS) — Franz Vila, a 75-year-old man from Queens…
Continue ReadingGood Samaritan helps clear fallen trees on Rt. 381 in Fayette County
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A Good Samaritan jumped…
Continue ReadingDining in the dark: The Twisted Tail serving up blindfolded meals
By ASHLEY HARDER Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — The Twisted Tail puts a new perspective on…
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Consumers are growing slightly more cautious about the economy
By Alicia Wallace, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — Americans’ attitudes toward the US economy appear to be growing more tepid. The University of…
Continue Reading“Pilots are crying out for help”: Pilots criticize FAA for outdated, prohibitive mental health policies
By KATI WEIS Click here for updates on this story COLORADO (KCNC) — Some pilots say it’s an issue many are afraid…
Continue ReadingBahamas introduces bills to legalize marijuana for medical and religious purposes
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The government of the Bahamas has unveiled several bills aimed at legalizing marijuana for medical and religious…
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Denver Queer-based gym fundraising to stay open, despite rising rent
By GABRIELA VIDAL Click here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — An LGBTQIA+ fitness gym in the…
Continue ReadingIndia’s lunar rover keeps walking on the moon, days after spacecraft’s historic touchdown
By ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s lunar rover is continuing its walk on the moon after the historic touch-down of…
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Wells Fargo overcharged nearly 11,000 investment accounts with advisory fees, SEC alleges
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — For years, Wells Fargo overcharged almost 11,000 investment advisory accounts about $27 million in fees,…
Continue ReadingEstonia’s pro-Ukrainian PM faces pressure to quit over husband’s indirect Russian business links
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Estonia’s strongly pro-Ukrainian prime minister is under increasing pressure to resign, after Estonian media revealed…
Continue ReadingSanta Monica Ferris wheel to light up for Kobe Bryant on ‘Mamba Day’
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story SANTA MONICA, California (KCAL) — The unofficial L.A. celebration of…
Continue ReadingCook’s Corner: Suspected gunman in deadly OC biker bar shooting identified
By AMY MAETZOLD Click here for updates on this story Trabuco Canyon, California (KCAL) — At least three people died and…
Continue ReadingPeabody Police officer shoots, kills dog that attacked owner and boyfriend
By NICK GIOVANNI Click here for updates on this story PEABODY, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Peabody police say an officer was…
Continue ReadingAlex Murdaugh to plead guilty in theft case. It would be the first time he admits to a crime
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Court records show convicted murderer and former attorney Alex Murdaugh has agreed to…
Continue ReadingGerman minister says she hopes someone is indicted for the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s top security official says she hopes prosecutors will find sufficient evidence to indict whomever carried out an ttack on…
Continue ReadingNew York man sentenced to 3 months in prison for threats to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — A judge has sentenced a New York man to serve three months in prison for making threatening phone calls to Republican…
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