NFL Draft: Fans flock to second day of NFL Draft as Detroit nears attendance record
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — The NFL draft continued Friday with the second and third rounds and hundreds of thousands of fans watched the…
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Daughter of prominent Palestinian poet killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza
By Zeena Saifi, Kareem Khadder, Abeer Salman and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Shaima Refaat Alareer, the daughter of a prominent Palestinian…
Continue ReadingA suspect is in custody after 6 people were shot outside a club in the nation’s capital, police say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police say six people were shot outside a nightclub in the nation’s capital. The shootings happened at about 11:30 p.m. on…
Continue ReadingBritish man seriously injured in Tobago shark attack
By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — A 64-year-old British man is receiving “critical care” after he was attacked by a shark 10 meters from…
Continue ReadingPro-Palestinian students have peacefully evacuated prestigious Paris university campus building
PARIS (AP) — Students in Paris inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses in the United States peacefully evacuated a campus building at a…
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What Trump’s war on the ‘Deep State’ could mean: ‘An army of suck-ups’
By Bob Ortega, Kyung Lah, Allison Gordon and Nelli Black, CNN (CNN) — At one campaign rally after another, former President Donald Trump whips…
Continue Reading Liverpool and Feyenoord agree on compensation deal for Arne Slot to become new Reds manager, per reports
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — English Premier League club Liverpool has reportedly found Jurgen Klopp’s successor. The club has agreed to a…
Continue ReadingRussian oil refineries and military airfield targeted in drone attack, as thermal energy plants are damaged in Ukraine
By Olga Voitovych and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russia’s Kushchevsk military airfield in the…
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Britney Spears settles long-running legal dispute with estranged father, finally bringing ultimate end to conservatorship
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Britney Spears has reached a settlement with her estranged father more than two years after the…
Continue Reading Fact check: Trump’s false courthouse claims about his trial
By Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump delivered a barrage of false claims to media cameras this week as he…
Continue ReadingHamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as a planned Rafah offensive looms
By SAMY MAGDY and DAVID RISING Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Hamas said Saturday it was reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza,…
Continue ReadingRussia renews attacks on the Ukrainian energy sector as Kyiv launches drones at southern Russia
By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine overnight, in attacks that appeared to…
Continue Reading Biden swings at Trump during White House Correspondents’ Dinner remarks as pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside
By Michael Williams, Kaanita Iyer, Kayla Tausche, Kevin Liptak and MJ Lee, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden took jabs at his…
Continue ReadingThe US and China talk past each other on most issues, but at least they’re still talking
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer BEIJING (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his just-concluded latest visit to China with…
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Walgreens has a cult ‘peelable’ candy, courtesy of a Tik Tok craze
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN New York (CNN) — It’s tiny, squishy, chewy. It’s shaped like a cute baby mango and GenZers have gone crazy over it.…
Continue ReadingBook at these times to save money on summer flights for 2024
CNN By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: a gelato ban in Italy, runaway horses in central London, the orange fog that…
Continue ReadingBook at these times to save money on summer flights for 2024
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: a gelato ban in Italy, runaway horses in central London, the orange fog that hit…
Continue ReadingSean ‘Diddy’ Combs files motion to dismiss some claims in a sexual assault lawsuit
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs pushed back against a woman’s lawsuit…
Continue ReadingSean ‘Diddy’ Combs files motion to dismiss some claims in a sexual assault lawsuit
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs pushed back against a woman’s lawsuit…
Continue ReadingAnti-war protesters dig in as some schools close encampments after reports of antisemitic activity
By MICHAEL CASEY and JAMES POLLARD Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As students protesting the Israel-Hamas war at college campuses across U.S. dug…
Continue ReadingAnti-war protesters dig in as some schools close encampments after reports of antisemitic activity
By MICHAEL CASEY and JAMES POLLARD Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As students protesting the Israel-Hamas war at college campuses across U.S. dug…
Continue ReadingXi shakes up China’s military in rethink of how to ‘fight and win’ future wars
By Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China has rolled out the largest restructuring of its military in almost a decade, focusing on…
Continue ReadingMillions in the Midwest under storm watches as Nebraska and Iowa communities reel from devastating tornadoes
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — One day after destructive tornadoes plowed through Nebraska and Iowa, millions of people in parts of Kansas,…
Continue ReadingDraisaitl, Hyman lead Oilers to 6-1 rout of Kings to take 2-1 series lead
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Edmonton’s Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continue to cause Los Angeles nightmares. As if…
Continue ReadingA former Democratic Georgia congressman hopes abortion can power his state Supreme Court bid
By JEFF AMY Associated Press HOSCHTON, Ga. (AP) — May’s election for the Georgia Supreme Court is playing out as races for the state’s…
Continue ReadingSouth Africa remembers an historic election every April 27. Here’s why this year is so poignant
By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africans celebrate their “Freedom Day” every April 27, when they remember…
Continue ReadingLong lines form and frustration grows as Cuba runs short of cash
By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — Alejandro Fonseca stood in line for several hours outside a bank in Havana hoping to withdraw…
Continue ReadingClass of 2024 reflects on college years marked by COVID-19, protests and life’s lost milestones
By JULIE WATSON and LESLIE AMBRIZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — On a recent afternoon, Grant Oh zigzagged across the University of Southern…
Continue ReadingClass of 2024 reflects on college years marked by COVID-19, protests and life’s lost milestones
By JULIE WATSON and LESLIE AMBRIZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — On a recent afternoon, Grant Oh zigzagged across the University of Southern…
Continue ReadingJulian Assange’s mission was to change the world – but at what cost?
Analysis by Lauren Said-Moorhouse and Claudia Rebaza, CNN London (CNN) — Julian Assange started his WikiLeaks whistleblowing website on a…
Continue ReadingOrlando Pride and Kansas City Current remain undefeated in NWSL
By SUSIE RANTZ Associated Press Barbra Banda contributed to all three goals as the Orlando Pride remained undefeated with a 3-2 win over the…
Continue ReadingPatrick Bailey hits walk-off home run, Giants beat Pirates 3-0
By ERIC HE Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Patrick Bailey hit a walk-off three-run homer, Kyle Harrison pitched six shutout innings and the…
Continue ReadingOber stays hot, Santana homers to help Twins beat Angels 5-3 for 5th straight victory
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Bailey Ober learned Friday that the best medicine is not to allow a hit for as long as…
Continue ReadingResidents begin going through the rubble after tornadoes hammer parts of Nebraska and Iowa
By NICK INGRAM, JEFF MARTIN and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Residents began sifting through the rubble Saturday after…
Continue ReadingSchwarber and Harper lead Phillies’ power display in 9-3 victory over the Padres
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Kyle Schwarber homered on Joe Musgrove’s fourth pitch and Bryce Harper also had one of the…
Continue ReadingOregon’s Sports Bra, a pub for women’s sports fans, plans national expansion as interest booms
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — On a recent weeknight at this bar in northeast Portland, fans downed pints and burgers as…
Continue ReadingRetrial of Harvey Weinstein unlikely to occur soon, if ever, experts say
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A retrial in New York of disgraced former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein won’t be coming to a…
Continue ReadingRetrial of Harvey Weinstein unlikely to occur soon, if ever, experts say
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A retrial in New York of disgraced former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein won’t be coming to a…
Continue ReadingTrump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them
By MATT BROWN and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump says he wants to hold a major campaign event at New York’s Madison…
Continue ReadingAs border debate shifts right, Sen. Alex Padilla emerges as persistent counterforce for immigrants
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had a question. “Is it true?” Biden asked Sen. Alex Padilla,…
Continue ReadingAs border debate shifts right, Sen. Alex Padilla emerges as persistent counterforce for immigrants
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had a question. “Is it true?” Biden asked Sen. Alex Padilla,…
Continue ReadingIndiana voters to pick party candidates in competitive, multimillion dollar primaries
By ISABELLA VOLMERT Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The results of some primary elections in Indiana could determine the outcome of the…
Continue ReadingUtah GOP picks Trump-backed mayor as nominee to replace Sen. Mitt Romney, but primary foes await
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Republican Party has selected Trent Staggs as its nominee to replace Mitt…
Continue ReadingTrump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them
By MATT BROWN and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump says he wants to hold a major campaign event at New York’s…
Continue ReadingAs border debate shifts right, Sen. Alex Padilla emerges as persistent counterforce for immigrants
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had a question. “Is it true?” Biden asked Sen. Alex Padilla,…
Continue ReadingAs border debate shifts right, Sen. Alex Padilla emerges as persistent counterforce for immigrants
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had a question. “Is it true?” Biden asked Sen. Alex Padilla,…
Continue ReadingSouth Africa’s democracy is turning 30 – but a silent crisis threatens its hard-fought gains
By David McKenzie and Sarah Dean, CNN Soweto, South Africa (CNN) — Seth Mazibuko strides into the intersection of Moema and Vilakazi…
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends book excerpt where she describes killing dog and goat
CNN By Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Vice presidential contender South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defended actions described in her upcoming book in…
Continue Reading Barr, who said Trump shouldn’t be near Oval Office, says he will vote for him in 2024
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn and Mary Kay Mallonee, CNN (CNN) — Former Attorney General Bill Barr, who previously said that Donald Trump…
Continue ReadingLuka Doncic and defensive-minded Mavs take a chippy 101-90 win over Clippers for 2-1 series lead
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic called out to his coaches during a flurry of 3-pointers from James Harden. The…
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