Daisaku Ikeda, head of global Japanese Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai, dies at 95
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Daisaku Ikeda, who headed Soka Gakkai, a Japanese Buddhist organization, that includes Herbie…
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‘Every move I make, I second guess’: These Muslim and Arab Americans say the surge in hate has made them more vigilant
By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN (CNN) — Nicole was walking through an affluent part of Alexandria, Virginia, with a friend last month, when a man…
Continue Reading The Israel-Hamas war is driving a surge in US hate crimes. These Jewish Americans say it’s changing the way they live
By Nicquel Terry Ellis CNN, CNN (CNN) — Melissa Franklin has always decorated her home for Hanukkah – proudly hanging a Star of David on her…
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Menos municiones, una artista encarcelada y el nuevo “punto de apoyo” de Kyiv en el sur: las últimas noticias de Ucrania
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Ucrania afirmó esta semana que ha “ganado un punto de apoyo” en la orilla izquierda del río Dnipro,…
Continue ReadingAn Italian ski resort shut down by climate change plans to reopen with artificial snow. Not everyone is happy
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN (CNN) — There are few things Italians do better than dreaming big against the odds. Take the multi-million-dollar…
Continue ReadingRenewed fighting in Myanmar has displaced 26,000 people since Monday, UN says
By Chloe Liu and Lucas Liliehom, CNN (CNN) — Renewed fighting between the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) and the Arakan Army (AA) has displaced…
Continue Reading32 babies in critical condition are among the patients left at Gaza’s main hospital, UN team says
By NAJIB JOBAIN, BASSEM MROUE and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — A United Nations team said Sunday that 291 patients…
Continue Reading “Los rostros de Sanxingdui”: reliquias de la Edad de Bronce arrojan luz sobre un misterioso reino antiguo
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Un rostro dorado con ojos turquesa patinados mira desde la oscuridad. A su alrededor, iluminadas, se alzan otras…
Continue ReadingJordan’s foreign minister offers blistering criticism of Israel as its war on Hamas rages on
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press Jordan’s foreign minister offered blistering criticism Saturday of Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza…
Continue Reading This corn was down to its last two cobs. Now it could help farmers grow food in the climate crisis
Jeremy Harlan, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Florence was targeting Campbell Coxe’s farm. Days earlier, the 2018 storm had rapidly intensified in the…
Continue Reading Israel investiga actos de violencia sexual cometidos por Hamas durante el horror del 7 de octubre
Ángela Reyes Haczek Nota del editor: esta historia contiene relatos gráficos y perturbadores de violencia sexual. (CNN) — La policía…
Continue ReadingJohnson’s 16 lead Portland State past Cal Baptist 66-63
By The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Isaiah Johnson scored 16 points as Portland State beat Cal Baptist 66-63 on Friday night at the…
Continue ReadingCanadian security forum honors ‘the people of Israel’ following the deadly Hamas attack
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — A Canadian security forum has presented an award to the people of Israel for for 75…
Continue Reading Filipinas prohíbe de por vida el ingreso a un estadounidense acusado de escribir “blasfemias” en un formulario de inmigración
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Filipinas prohibió de por vida la entrada a un viajero estadounidense al que acusa de escribir “palabras…
Continue ReadingJames Harden’s tiebreaking 4-point play snaps Clippers’ 6-game skid, beats Rockets 106-100
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer while getting fouled with six seconds to play, sending…
Continue ReadingFord and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikes
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union has overwhelmingly ratified a new contract with Ford and Stellantis, a…
Continue ReadingOliver Ekman-Larsson leads Panthers to 2-1 victory over Ducks
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored his second goal in the last four games, Anton Lundell had two…
Continue ReadingTrump’s trials: Major civil, criminal and constitutional case developments
Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — A judge in Colorado confirmed the feeling of many Americans when she ruled Friday, after hearing a…
Continue ReadingGOP secures all elected statewide offices in Louisiana, after Republican victories Saturday
By SARA CLINE Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Republicans in Louisiana have swept three runoff races for powerful statewide offices:…
Continue ReadingTurner scores 19, San Diego beats Le Moyne 80-71
By The Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Deuce Turner scored 19 points as San Diego beat Le Moyne 80-71 on Friday. Turner was 7-of-14 shooting (5…
Continue ReadingHenry scores 24 as UC Irvine beats Occidental 111-51
By The Associated Press IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Andre Henry had 24 points in UC Irvine’s 111-51 win over Occidental on Friday. Henry also…
Continue ReadingThe world’s attention is on Gaza, and Ukrainians worry war fatigue will hurt their cause
By HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — When Tymofii Postoiuk and his friends set up an online fundraising effort for Ukraine,…
Continue ReadingJames has 35 and Lakers stay atop In-Season Tournament group with 107-95 win at Portland
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — LeBron James matched his season-high with 35 points and the Los Angeles Lakers handed…
Continue ReadingBoone scores 19 as UNLV defeats Pepperdine 82-68
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Kalib Boone’s 19 points helped UNLV defeat Pepperdine 82-68 on Friday. Boone added six rebounds for the Rebels (2-1).…
Continue Reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs y Cassie Ventura llegan a un acuerdo para resolver la demanda que acusaba al magnate de violación
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — El viernes se llegó a un acuerdo entre la cantante Cassie Ventura y el magnate de la música Sean…
Continue ReadingOfficials stock up on overdose antidote naloxone after fentanyl-laced letters disrupt vote counting
By GENE JOHNSON and ED KOMENDA Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The suspicious letters sent to vote centers and government buildings in six states…
Continue ReadingOfficials stock up on overdose antidote naloxone after fentanyl-laced letters disrupt vote counting
By GENE JOHNSON and ED KOMENDA Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The suspicious letters sent to vote centers and government buildings in six states…
Continue ReadingGrant-Foster and Grand Canyon knock off San Francisco 76-72
By The Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Tyon Grant-Foster scored 28 points and sealed the victory with a layup with 58 seconds left as Grand…
Continue ReadingCensored art from around the world finds a second opportunity at a Barcelona museum for banned works
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A new museum in Barcelona is offering a second chance to controversial artworks that have…
Continue ReadingHow the US strikes a delicate balance in responding to attacks on its forces by Iran-backed militias
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Iranian-backed militants in Iraq and Syria have long battled with U.S. and coalition forces,…
Continue ReadingPhilippines bans American traveler for life, accusing him of writing profanities on immigration form
By Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — The Philippines has banned for life an American traveler whom it accused of writing “profane words” on a digital…
Continue ReadingTrump celebrates win in Colorado election case during return visit to Iowa
By HANNAH FINGERHUT, JILL COLVIN and THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) — Former President Donald Trump celebrated a win in a…
Continue ReadingEl Salvador’s Miss Universe pageant drawing attention at crucial moment for president
By MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Video montages of sash-clad pageant contestants strolling beaches in El Salvador, snapping…
Continue ReadingMilei echoes Trump with fraud claims that inject uncertainty into Argentina’s presidential runoff
By DAVID BILLER and DANIEL POLITI Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — This may sound familiar: A self-styled outsider aims to win the…
Continue ReadingSouth Dakota tribe to declare state of emergency due to rampant crime on reservation
By TRISHA AHMED Associated Press/Report for America The leader of a South Dakota tribe says he will declare a state of emergency on a reservation…
Continue ReadingDwindling ammunition, a jailed artist and Kyiv’s new ‘foothold’ in the south: The latest from Ukraine
By Mariya Knight, Chris Stern, Victoria Butenko, Martin Goillandeau, Anna Chernova, Sophie Tanno, Kostyantyn Hak, Svitlana Vlasova, Josh Pennington…
Continue ReadingLeDee powers San Diego State past Saint Mary’s 79-54
By The Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jaedon LeDee scored 25 points as San Diego State beat Saint Mary’s 79-54 in the Main Event at…
Continue Reading Cinco cosas que hacer cuando estás deprimido
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — La depresión está aumentando en Estados Unidos. Tanto así que lo más probable es que si no padeces esta…
Continue ReadingStojakovic scored 18, leads Stanford past Eastern Washington 97-70
STANFORD, Ca. (AP) — Freshman Andrej Stojakovic scored 18 points to lead five players into double-figure scoring as Stanford cruised to a 95-70 win…
Continue Reading41 workers remain trapped in tunnel in India for seventh day as drilling operations face challenges
By BISWAJEET BANERJEE Associated Press LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Forty-one workers remained trapped in a collapsed road tunnel in northern India for a…
Continue Reading Amnistía Internacional dice que “persisten los abusos” y “se ha hecho demasiado poco” para proteger a los trabajadores tras el Mundial de Qatar 2022
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — La organización de defensa de los derechos humanos Amnistía Internacional afirma que el legado para los…
Continue ReadingSean ‘Diddy’ Combs and singer Cassie settle lawsuit alleging abuse 1 day after it was filed
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A lawsuit by singer Cassie containing allegations of beatings and abuse by music producer Sean…
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Cassie Ventura agree to settle lawsuit that accused him of rape
By Alli Rosenbloom, Megan Thomas and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — A settlement was reached Friday between singer Cassie Ventura and music mogul Sean…
Continue ReadingSean ‘Diddy’ Combs and singer Cassie settle lawsuit alleging abuse 1 day after it was filed
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A lawsuit by singer Cassie containing allegations of beatings and abuse by music producer Sean…
Continue ReadingMadden, Dibba lead Abilene Christian past San Jose State 77-71 at Paradise Jam
By The Associated Press CHARLOTTE AMALIE, Virgin Islands (AP) — Hunter Jack Madden scored 22 points to lead Abilene Christian and Ali Abdou Dibba…
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Takeaways from the blockbuster Trump ‘insurrectionist ban’ ruling
CNN Analysis by Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A Colorado judge on Friday issued a stunning ruling that fell just short of removing Donald…
Continue ReadingBacot and Ingram help No. 20 North Carolina beat UC Riverside 77-52 for a 3-0 start
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina ran off a big first-half burst that thrilled coach Hubert Davis, only…
Continue ReadingFox’s season-high 43 leads Kings past Wembanyama, Spurs 129-120 in in-season tourney
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Sacramento Kings All-Star De’Aaron Fox celebrated playing in the In-Season Tournament with…
Continue ReadingOakland Athletics agree to 1-year contracts with infielders Miguel Andujar and Abraham Toro
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have agreed to one-year contracts with infielders Miguel Andujar and Abraham Toro. Oakland announced…
Continue ReadingJames’ 21 lead Tulane past Sacramento State 92-57
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Sion James had 21 points in Tulane’s 92-57 win over Sacramento State on Friday night. James was 8 of 10 shooting,…
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