Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain
By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Congo ’s government is questioning Apple about the tech company’s knowledge of…
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Tiger Woods’ 15-year-old son Charlie to attempt US Open qualification
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — His father’s name is written prominently in the history of the US Open. On Thursday, Charlie Woods will look to…
Continue ReadingA Russian actress who called for peace was fined for hosting an ‘almost naked’ party
By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A Moscow court has imposed a 50,000-ruble ($560) fine on a TV presenter and actress who…
Continue ReadingHere’s why Spain’s leader is mulling his future while denouncing a ‘smear campaign’ against his wife
By JOSEPH WILSON and CIARÁN GILES Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has left Spain in suspense…
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Peer mediation group at Roosevelt High resolves fights, prevents violence
By Karli Olson Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Fights between students happen at every…
Continue ReadingThe windmill sails at Paris’ iconic Moulin Rouge have collapsed. No injuries are reported
By THOMAS ADAMSON and OLEG CETINIC Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The iconic windmill sails of the Moulin Rouge, a vibrant emblem of Paris’s…
Continue ReadingWith fear and hope, Haiti warily welcomes new governing council as gang-ravaged country seeks peace
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti opened a new political chapter Thursday with the installation of a transitional…
Continue ReadingSuspect caught in fence while evading Portland police
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A suspect attempting to evade police on…
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Markets fall as investors worry about low economic growth and stubborn inflation rates
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN New York (CNN) — US stocks closed lower Thursday after the latest GDP report showed that US economic growth slowed to…
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New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes conviction and orders a new trial
By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The New York Court of Appeals on Thursday overturned the sex crimes conviction against Harvey Weinstein, the…
Continue ReadingHarvey Weinstein’s rape conviction is overturned by New York’s top court
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and DAVE COLLINS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday threw out Harvey Weinstein ’s 2020…
Continue Reading‘I will never give up’: Mayor Lucas vows to push gun safety after 4 kids shot in two-week span
By Mark Poulose Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Wednesday afternoon, Kansas City…
Continue Reading Xavi to remain Barcelona head coach beyond the current season
By George Ramsay and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Xavi will stay on as head coach of Barcelona, the club announced on Thursday, reversing his…
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Zendaya is tickled by the meme about ‘Spider-Man’ actresses playing tennis stars
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Yes, Zendaya has seen the meme and thinks it’s “funny.” The “Challengers” star was recently asked…
Continue ReadingHarvey Weinstein’s rape conviction is overturned by New York’s top court
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and DAVE COLLINS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday threw out Harvey Weinstein ’s 2020…
Continue ReadingCroatian officials welcome the arrival of Rafale fighter jets purchased from France
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — The first six of 12 Rafale multipurpose fighter jets purchased by Croatia from France have landed at an air force base near…
Continue ReadingChina launches three-member Shenzhou-18 crew to its space station
JIUQUAN SATELLITE LAUNCH CENTER, China (AP) — China launched a three-member crew to its orbiting space station as part of its ambitious program…
Continue ReadingNew York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, ordering new trial in landmark #MeToo case
NEW YORK (AP) — New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, ordering new trial in landmark #MeToo…
Continue ReadingMichigan man charged with violating safe storage law after child shoots himself
By Gino Vicci Click here for updates on this story WARREN, Michigan (WWJ) — A Warren father has been charged with…
Continue ReadingBelarus claims it prevented drone attacks from Lithuania. Vilnius rejects the allegations
By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The head of the top security agency in Belarus has claimed that the country has…
Continue ReadingUS applications for jobless claims fall to lowest level in 9 weeks
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite higher…
Continue Reading Southwest to stop service to 4 airports in wake of rising losses and more Boeing delivery problems
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Southwest Airlines announced Thursday it will stop serving four airports after reporting increased…
Continue ReadingKashmir Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Kashmir, a region in the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges. India, Pakistan and China…
Continue Reading Rafael Nadal continues to face injury ‘limitations’ and is unsure if he will compete at French Open
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Rafael Nadal said that he is trying to enjoy each moment he gets on a tennis court as he looks to extend his…
Continue Reading US economy grew by just 1.6% in the first quarter, a much slower pace than expected
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The US economy cooled more than expected in the first quarter of the year, but remained healthy by…
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Officials: South Miami-Dade grass fire that prompted hours-long closure of Turnpike is 90% contained
By KEVIN BOULANDIER, MICHAEL HUDAK Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WSVN) — Crews have gotten the…
Continue ReadingBlades fall off Moulin Rouge windmill in Paris
By Joseph Ataman and Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — The blades of the windmill atop the famous Parisian dancehall the Moulin Rouge fell off…
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What we know about the protests erupting on college campuses across America
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — College campuses across the United States have erupted with pro-Palestinian protests, and school…
Continue ReadingCouple accused of pointing rifle at Kendall day care in apparent social media stunt apologize after bonding out
By JESSICA VALLEJO, SAMANTHA SOSA, CHANTAL COOK, RUBÉN ROSARIO Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WSVN)…
Continue ReadingMore than 100 inmates break free from an old Nigerian prison after heavy rains
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian official says more than 100 inmates have escaped from a prison near the capital…
Continue ReadingLawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A rapper in Iran who came to fame over his lyrics about the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini and…
Continue ReadingAt this national park in Hawaiʻi, a natural paradise and a medical purgatory
By Will McGough, CNN (CNN) — On the north side of Molokaʻi — the least-visited Hawaiian Island — a piece of land called the Kalaupapa…
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Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally as a ‘peanut’ compared to Israel-Gaza protests
By Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday night downplayed the 2017 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville,…
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Buick, GM’s low-key semi-luxury brand, is suddenly hot
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — In its earliest days Buick had a reputation for engineering innovation and raw speed. Swiss-born race…
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Resumen de noticias de las tensiones con Irán y la guerra de Israel en Gaza del 25 de abril de 2024
Sofía Benavides Este cubrimiento ha finalizado. Para más noticias sobre la guerra de Israel en Gaza y las protestas propalestinas universitarias en…
Continue ReadingAmericans are falling behind on their payments
Analysis by Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a…
Continue Reading Así es como empresa matriz china de TikTok se apoyará en una ley estadounidense para mantener viva la app
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — El esperado desafío legal de TikTok a una ley firmada este miércoles por el presidente Joe Biden que obliga…
Continue ReadingGuitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison fetches $2.9 million at auction
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A 12-string guitar played by Beatles stars John Lennon and George Harrison and thought to have been lost for almost 60…
Continue ReadingTwo horses in a ‘serious condition’ after running loose in central London, minister says
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Two Household Cavalry horses which broke free and ran through the streets of London on Wednesday are in a “serious…
Continue Reading ‘It’s not good enough’: Jurgen Klopp’s ‘Last Dance’ falls flat as Liverpool stunned by local rival Everton
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — For much of this season, Liverpool fans had spoken about sending Jürgen Klopp into the sunset with a historic…
Continue ReadingThe German parliament votes for an annual veterans’ day to honor military service
By GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — The German parliament has voted to introduce an annual national “veterans’ day” to honor…
Continue ReadingClassic British candy faces uncertainty due to Chinese imports
By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — For over 100 years, it has been a staple of the British seaside – one so classic that one of the best-known…
Continue ReadingScottish leader faces battle for survival after ending power-sharing deal over climate change clash
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Scotland’s leader is facing a potential battle for survival after ending a three-year power-sharing…
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TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What’s the legal outlook?
NEW YORK (AP) — Legislation forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. received…
Continue ReadingUkraine is putting pressure on fighting-age men outside the country as it tries to replenish forces
By JILL LAWLESS and ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is scrambling to get much-needed new supplies of weapons and…
Continue Reading The clean energy race could trigger the biggest mining deal in decades
By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Mining giant BHP has made a near-$40 billion bid to take over its UK rival Anglo American in what would be…
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Heading into the End of the Week Cool, Cloudy, & Moist
Ending the work week seasonably cool, cloudy, and damp. The trough of low pressure that has been sitting to our west has finally moved east. The…
Continue ReadingWhen Danish police pulled a woman over, she locked herself in her car and refused to talk
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish police say that a routine traffic stop on a highway south of the capital turned into an unusual standoff as a…
Continue ReadingEU military officer says a frigate has destroyed a drone launched from Yemen’s Houthi-held areas
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A top European Union top military officer says a frigate that’s part of an EU mission in the Red Sea to protect merchant…
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‘The final result was good’: 130 whales rescued from mass beach stranding in Western Australia
Originally Published: 25 APR 24 05:31 ET By Teele Rebane, Heather Chen and Manveena Suri, CNN (CNN) — A dramatic operation to save the lives of…
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