How the ‘uniparty’ myth shut the House down
Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Republicans’ House speaker morass continued Tuesday with a little help from former President Donald…
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Off-duty pilot accused of trying to cut engines on Horizon Air flight pleads not guilty to attempted murder charges
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Off-duty pilot accused of trying to cut engines on Horizon Air flight pleads not guilty to attempted murder…
Continue ReadingVisa extends its profit growth though 4Q as digital payments become more commonplace worldwide
By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Payments processing giant Visa Inc. posted an 18% rise in its fiscal fourth-quarter profits…
Continue ReadingVenezuelan government escalates attacks on opposition’s primary election as turnout tops forecast
By REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s government escalated attacks Tuesday on the past weekend’s…
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FDA takes ‘momentous’ step toward banning menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars
Originally Published: 16 OCT 23 15:57 ET Updated: 24 OCT 23 14:21 ET By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has taken…
Continue ReadingMan linked to missing Arizona teen Alicia Navarro is arrested on child sex abuse charges
By AMY BETH HANSON and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A 36-year-old man living in Montana with a teenager who mysteriously…
Continue ReadingOpinion: If only Trump’s Mandela comparison were the most outrageous thing he’s said
Opinion by Jill Filipovic (CNN) — This week, at a campaign stop in New Hampshire, former President Donald Trump compared himself to Nelson…
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Florida asks Supreme Court to allow its anti-drag law to take effect
By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter (CNN) — Florida’s attorney general on Tuesday asked the US Supreme Court to allow a law that a…
Continue Reading Blinken warns US will defend itself ‘swiftly and decisively’ against attacks by Iran or proxies
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that while “the United States does not seek conflict with…
Continue ReadingThe story of Chloé founder Gaby Aghion’s ‘ready to wear’ revolution
By Ann Binlot, CNN (CNN) — Gabriella “Gaby” Aghion would be proud. Amid a flurry of fashion houses appointing White men as their new…
Continue Reading Hamas operatives used phone lines installed in tunnels under Gaza to plan Israel attack over 2 years, sources familiar with intelligence say
By Pamela Brown and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Intelligence shared with the United States suggests a small cell of Hamas operatives planning…
Continue ReadingJenson Brooksby, an American tennis player, is suspended for 18 months for missing drug tests
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer American tennis player Jenson Brooksby was given an 18-month suspension after an independent tribunal determined…
Continue ReadingMany families to get a break on winter heating costs but uncertainties persist
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — With millions of families behind on utility payments and more people seeking heating aid,…
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Microsoft, Google post strong quarterly sales growth as Big Tech continues its comeback
By Clare Duffy and Catherine Thorbecke, CNN New York (CNN) — Big tech companies are continuing a turnaround from last year, as Alphabet,…
Continue ReadingColorado coach Deion Sanders enjoys the spoof of Deion Sanders on ‘Saturday Night Live’
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Continue ReadingPerson suspected of making food delivery robot bomb threat at Oregon State University arrested
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State University officials say a person suspected of threatening to place a bomb in a robot that delivers food orders…
Continue Reading DeSantis defends record fighting antisemitism after Jewish GOP state lawmaker flips endorsement to Trump
By Kit Maher and Steve Contorno, CNN Epping, New Hampshire (CNN) — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday defended his record standing up for Florida’s…
Continue ReadingGoogle’s ad sales growth accelerated in 3Q, but investors are unimpressed with the performance
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google’s digital advertising sales growth accelerated during the summer, advancing a…
Continue ReadingStates sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children’s mental health
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Dozens of U.S. states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young…
Continue ReadingTennessee faces federal lawsuit over decades-old penalties targeting HIV-positive people
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — LGBTQ+ and civil rights advocates have filed a federal lawsuit challenging…
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World’s oldest dog ever dies, aged 31 (or about 217 in dog years)
LISBON, Portugal – A 31-year-old dog in Portugal that had been ranked as the world’s oldest dog ever has died, his owner said…
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Nieta de uruguayos está entre los secuestrados por Hamas en Israel el 7 de octubre
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — La familia de una mujer israelí secuestrada por Hamas, y cuyos abuelos son uruguayos, solicitó…
Continue ReadingMother charged with murder after 6-year-old son found stabbed in house fire
By Jennifer Lifsey Click here for updates on this story PEACHTREE CORNERS, Georgia (WANF) — A mother in Peachtree…
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About half of children share their location on Twitch, research shows
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Do you know who is watching your kids on Twitch? You probably don’t — nor do your kids — and often…
Continue ReadingMetro Atlanta woman gets $3 million settlement from Dunkin’ after coffee burns
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story SUGAR HILL, Georgia (WANF) — A woman was awarded millions in a…
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Member of pro-Nazi group used Molotov cocktails in attempt to burn down Ohio church planning to host a drag event, FBI says
By Kia Fatahi and Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — A member of a neo-Nazi group was arrested Friday after attempting to burn down a church in Ohio that…
Continue ReadingUS developing contingency plans to evacuate Americans from Mideast in case Israel-Hamas war spreads
By AAMER MADHANI, LOLITA C. BALDOR, and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is developing “prudent contingency…
Continue Reading Who is Tom Emmer, the Minnesota Republican who withdrew from House speaker race hours after nomination?
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — US Rep. Tom Emmer, the House majority whip who withdrew his bid for the speakership after it was…
Continue ReadingMan United pays respects to the late Bobby Charlton with pre-match tributes at Old Trafford
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — A lone piper playing the tune to the Manchester United anthem “We’ll Never Die” has provided a moving soundtrack…
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Lanes reopened after 18-wheeler filled with watermelons crashes into sign on I-69 in Sugar Land
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story SUGAR LAND, Texas (KTRK) — Hundreds of crushed watermelons spilled…
Continue ReadingAnchor of Chinese container vessel caused damage to Balticconnector gas pipeline, Finnish police say
By JARI TANNER Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — Finnish investigators say they believe an anchor of a Chinese container ship was dislodged and…
Continue ReadingOwner distraught over stolen mobile hair salon that services children with disabilities
By Daniela Hurtado Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A small business owner is begging…
Continue Reading Apple announces ‘scary fast’ October event
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN (CNN) — Apple announced its second product event of the season, a month after introducing its new iPhone 15…
Continue ReadingFormer reality TV star who was on ‘Basketball Wives LA’ sentenced to prison for fraud
By JIM SALTER Associated…
Continue Reading Big banks had a strong Q3. What about regional banks?
Sergio Padilla (CNN) — Months after the collapse of a handful of regional banks like Signature Bank, First Republic Bank and Silicon Valley…
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California DMV revokes Cruise’s driverless permits effectively immediately
SAN FRANCISCO – Citing safety concerns, the California Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday suspended Cruise’s driverless cars in San…
Continue ReadingRecovering from attack that killed Illinois boy, Palestinian American mother urges prayers for peace
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A Palestinian American woman whose 6-year-old son was killed in what police are calling a hate…
Continue ReadingLiberian president Weah to face opponent Boakai for 2nd time in runoff vote
By MARK M. MENGONFIA Associated Press MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Liberian President George Weah will face off against challenger Joseph Boakai in a…
Continue ReadingCalifornia regulators suspend recently approved San Francisco robotaxi service for safety reasons
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California regulators have revoked the license of a robotaxi service owned by General…
Continue ReadingHow safe are cockpits? Aviation experts weigh in after security scare on board Horizon Air flight
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer The attempt by an off-duty pilot to shut down the engines of a U.S. airliner in midflight highlights the threat…
Continue ReadingOpinion: People shocked by student support for Hamas shouldn’t have been
Opinion by Mark Goldfeder (CNN) — I would have hoped that, following the mass atrocities Hamas visited on more than 1,400 Israelis, US…
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Investigan tiroteo y homicidio en Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KMUV-TV) Una persona fallecida fue el resultado de un tiroteo ocurrido en Hollister la noche del lunes 23 de octubre, informó el…
Continue Reading GM self-driving car subsidiary withheld video of a crash, California DMV says
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — The California Department of Motor Vehicles Tuesday revoked Cruise’s permits to test and operate fully…
Continue ReadingDoc Rivers on his future: ‘Do I miss coaching? Let the season go on, and I’ll find that out’
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer When he was hired by the Orlando Magic in 1999, Doc Rivers told a colleague at Turner Sports that he had to take care…
Continue ReadingDonald Sutherland on Canada Post stamp honour: ‘It’s the biggest thing to me’
By Natasha O’Neill, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, ONTARIO (CTV Network) —…
Continue ReadingWebb telescope spots never-before-seen feature in Jupiter’s atmosphere
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Jupiter was one of the first targets observed by the James Webb Space Telescope when it initially turned its…
Continue ReadingBob Melvin is leaving the San Diego Padres to manage the San Francisco Giants, AP sources say
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants have hired manager Bob Melvin away from the division rival San…
Continue ReadingCalifornia regulators suspend recently approved San Francisco robotaxi service for safety reasons
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California regulators have revoked the license of a robotaxi service owned by General…
Continue ReadingHaitian gang leader charged with ordering kidnapping of US couple that left woman dead
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A powerful Haitian gang leader has been charged by U.S. prosecutors with ordering the…
Continue ReadingMan stopped near Michigan governor’s home worked on research against Democrats, report says
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and ED WHITE Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Police say a man dressed in black who works for a group that conducts…
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