A look at Pope Francis’ comments about LGBTQ+ people
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis’ apology Tuesday for using a vulgar term to refer to gay men was the latest comment to make headlines about…
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Spain, Ireland and Norway have recognized Palestinian statehood. Where does Europe stand on the issue?
By Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognized Palestinian statehood on Tuesday, cementing a joint move that further…
Continue ReadingAs Hollywood stares into another cruel summer, it’s probably too soon to panic (yet)
Analysis by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “The Fall Guy” landed below expectations. “IF” didn’t have enough friends buy tickets, imaginary…
Continue ReadingEast, Southeast Asia had record methamphetamine seizures last year. Profits remain in the billions
By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A new United Nations report says East and Southeast Asia are awash in record amounts of…
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US gives Cuban private business owners access to US online payment systems
By Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration is opening up US online payment systems to Cuban private business owners, senior…
Continue ReadingVirginia-based tech firm settles allegations over whites-only job listing
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — A northern Virginia tech company is paying nearly $40,000 to settle claims it discriminated by posting a job listing seeking…
Continue Reading‘It’s the best $500 I’ve ever spent’: Storm cellar saves family from tornado
By Stephanie Maniche Click here for updates on this story ANTHONY, Kansas (KAKE) — While people across the nation are…
Continue Reading‘It’s the best $500 I’ve ever spent’: Storm cellar saves family from tornado
KAKE By Stephanie Maniche Click here for updates on this story ANTHONY, Kansas (KAKE) — While people across the nation…
Continue ReadingUN human rights experts ask Belarusian authorities to help a political prisoner dying of cancer
By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — U.N. human rights experts have appealed to Belarusian authorities to help a political…
Continue ReadingBette Nash, who was named the world’s longest-serving flight attendant, dies at 88
NEW YORK (AP) — Bette Nash, who was once named the world’s longest-serving flight attendant, has died. She was 88. American Airlines, Nash’s…
Continue Reading Biden campaign tries new tactic: Deploying Robert De Niro outside courthouse as Trump trial closing arguments begin
By Kevin Liptak, Donald Judd and Nikki Carvajal, CNN (CNN) — After months of either ignoring or poking fun at former President Donald Trump’s…
Continue ReadingJessica Stone, who knits Broadway and circus in thrilling ‘Water for Elephants,’ enjoys a Tony nod
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — You don’t initially see a full elephant at the Broadway musical “Water for…
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman vows to give away most of his wealth through the Giving Pledge
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and his husband have become the newest billionaires to sign the Giving Pledge, a…
Continue ReadingHe saw the horrors of Dachau. Now, this veteran warns against Holocaust denial
DUNWOODY, Ga. (AP) — Hilbert Margol is a 100-year-old World War II veteran living in Dunwoody, Georgia. He and his twin brother, Howard Margol,…
Continue ReadingJudge denies request to restrict Trump statements about law enforcement in classified records case
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s classified documents case in Florida on…
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It turns out that empathy is contagious, so try to pay it forward
Dr. Katie Hurley, CNN (CNN) — People love to categorize teens as self-centered, but in my office, they are anything but that. “How should I…
Continue ReadingTrump endorses challenger to Freedom Caucus chair Bob Good ahead of closely watched Virginia primary
By KEVIN FREKING and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has endorsed the Republican opponent of a…
Continue Reading Judge Cannon rejects request for gag order against Donald Trump in classified docs case
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Federal Judge Aileen Cannon on Tuesday rejected special counsel Jack Smith’s request for a gag order…
Continue ReadingFormer code enforcement officer faces 16 theft charges
By Carlton Fletcher Click here for updates on this story AMERICUS, Georgia (Albany Herald) — Heather Nicole Beamon, a…
Continue ReadingWhat a Canadian border workers strike could look like, according to an expert
By Brooklyn Connolly Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Slowed or interrupted travel, the…
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Spirit Airlines passenger says cabin prepared for a possible water landing after flight suffered an apparent mechanical issue
CNN By Amanda Jackson, Dave Alsup and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The cabin of a Spirit Airlines flight from Jamaica to Florida became a scene…
Continue Reading Porsche reveals a new hybrid 911 as more consumers embrace hybrids over electric vehicles
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — Porsche unveiled the first hybrid version of its most famous sports car, the 911, on Tuesday, a move that…
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Fourth suspect arrested in connection San Benito County inmate escape, Sheriff’s Office says
SAN BENITO COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MAY 30, 2024 AT 8:28 PM- San Benito County Sheriff Eric Taylor announced a fourth suspect has been…
Continue ReadingMan airlifted after 2 airboats collide in Everglades; FWC investigating
By Jessica Vallejo, Rubén Rosario Click here for updates on this story HOLLYWOOD, Florida (WSVN) — A man is on the…
Continue ReadingWho is getting part of Melinda French Gates’ $1 billion in donations to support women and girls?
Associated Press Melinda French Gates plans to donate $1 billion over the next two years to organizations supporting women and girls around the…
Continue ReadingSouth Africa’s opposition parties make a final call for historic change the day before election
By GERALD IMRAY and ANNIE RISEMBERG Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African opposition parties are making a final appeal to…
Continue ReadingWhy I love my CSA (it’s more than the weekly box of fresh produce)
By KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press If you’re looking for fresh, locally grown food this summer, a Community-Supported Agriculture program might…
Continue ReadingVideo shows gunman firing large rifle in neighborhood in city’s 2nd shootout in less than 2 weeks
By Jessica Holly, Samantha Sosa, Rubén Rosario Click here for updates on this story MIAMI GARDENS, Florida (WSVN) — A…
Continue ReadingPope apologizes after being quoted using vulgar term about gay men in talk about ban on gay priests
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar and derogatory term…
Continue ReadingLost Caravaggio goes on display after almost being sold at auction for just $1,600
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A lost Caravaggio painting that was almost mistakenly sold at auction for a bargain price has gone on display at the…
Continue ReadingBiden campaign sends allies De Niro and first responders to Trump’s NY trial to put focus on Jan. 6
By COLLEEN LONG and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s campaign has shown up outside former President Donald…
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Controversial Major League Baseball umpire Ángel Hernández to retire after three decades
By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — With a reputation among baseball players and fans as one of the worst umpires in the game, the baseball world…
Continue ReadingStudent preserves great-grandfather’s D-Day legacy
By Kimberly King Click here for updates on this story WAYNESVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The storming of the Normandy…
Continue ReadingHigh school cheerleader killed after tree falls on trailer during strong storms
By WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story CLAY COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A high school cheerleader was…
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Americans are feeling better about the economy for the first time in four months
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Americans’ attitudes toward the economy improved this month for the first time since January, thanks to…
Continue Reading‘Son of Sam’ killer Berkowitz denied parole in 12th attempt
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — “Son of Sam” killer David Berkowitz has been denied parole after his twelfth board appearance. State corrections data shows…
Continue Reading‘Disheartening’ | Maui resident asks for thief to return custom-made surfboards taken at airport
By ‘A’ali’i Dukelow Click here for updates on this story KAHULUI, Hawai’i (KITV) — With summer…
Continue ReadingFather beaten after complaining about illegal fireworks
By Jeremy Lee Click here for updates on this story EWA BEACH, Hawaii (KITV) — A father of two from Ewa Beach is in the…
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ANÁLISIS | ¿Qué hay detrás del aumento en el consumo de drogas en México?
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — El consumo de drogas en México ha aumentado de manera considerable en los últimos años, según las…
Continue ReadingThe building that collapsed on Mallorca, killing 4 people, lacked permits, authorities in Spain say
MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities say that a building housing a bar and restaurant that collapsed on Mallorca lacked the proper authorization. Four…
Continue ReadingUS consumer confidence rises in May after three months of declines
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer confidence in the U.S. rose in May following three straight months of declines, but…
Continue ReadingA robot will soon try to remove melted nuclear fuel from Japan’s destroyed Fukushima reactor
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The operator of Japan’s destroyed Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has demonstrated how a…
Continue ReadingPoland’s foreign minister says it should not exclude the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s foreign minister says the NATO nation should not exclude the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine and should…
Continue Reading Supreme Court declines to decide whether 12-person juries should be required for state felony cases
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court declined Tuesday to hear a number of cases questioning whether state court juries must have a…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court leaves in place Avenatti conviction for plotting to extort up to $25M from Nike
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place lawyer Michael Avenatti’s conviction for plotting to extort up to $25 million from…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court leaves in place Avenatti conviction for plotting to extort up to $25M from Nike
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place lawyer Michael Avenatti’s conviction for plotting to extort up to $25 million from…
Continue ReadingDemocrats plan to nominate Biden by virtual roll call to meet Ohio ballot deadline
By SEUNG MIN KIM and BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will be formally nominated as the Democratic…
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At least 1 killed as storms and winds knock out power across Texas communities and flood roadways
CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, Mary Gilbert and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — At least one person has been killed and more than 600,000 customers in…
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Chris Martin gave a Coldplay fan a lift to a music festival they were playing
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Saundra Glenn was already a fan of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and that was before he gave her a lift.…
Continue Reading Supreme Court turns away appeal from disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined an appeal from disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti, who argued that his…
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