Republican-appointed University of Wisconsin regent refuses to step down when term ends
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A conservative University of Wisconsin regent says he won’t step down when his term…
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Escaped pet primate in South Carolina was not captured alive
By Rebekah Riess, Zoe Sottile, Sharif Paget, Brammhi Balarajan and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — An escaped monkey recently recovered in South…
Continue ReadingGlobe-trotting anthropologist who drew comparisons to Indiana Jones dies at age 94
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Schuyler Jones, a globe-trotting American adventurer who went on to run an Oxford University…
Continue ReadingNew York man pleads guilty to snatching officer’s pepper spray during US Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — A New York man has pleaded guilty to charges that he snatched away a police officer’s can of pepper spray during a chaotic…
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Summer movie preview 2024: Sequels, some superheroes and more sequels are upon us
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — It may feel like not long ago, but a year has passed since the summer of “Barbenheimer,” and Hollywood is…
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Billionaire GOP donor Stephen Schwarzman backs Trump in ‘vote for change’
By Kayla Tausche, CNN (CNN) — Billionaire businessman and lifelong Republican Stephen Schwarzman said Friday he will support the candidacy of…
Continue ReadingWalmart ends credit card partnership with Capital One, but shoppers can still use their cards
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Walmart has ended a partnership with Capital One that made the banking company the exclusive issuer of…
Continue ReadingOpinion: A winning strategy for the GOP on abortion
Opinion by Carrie Sheffield (CNN) — A recent report found that the number of abortions increased between 2022 and 2023, the first full calendar…
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Manchester United sorprende a Manchester City en la final de la FA Cup y sus jóvenes goleadores hacen historia en Wembley
Gonzalo Zegarra (CNN) — El Manchester United se proclamó campeón de la FA Cup este sábado, desafiando los pronósticos y derrotando al…
Continue ReadingBiden’s message to West Point graduates: You’re being asked to tackle threats ‘like none before’
By ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — President Joe Biden has told graduates of the U.S. Military Academy that their…
Continue Reading Esta tranquila isla británica fue en su día escenario de atrocidades nazis. Una nueva investigación revela sus verdades
Gonzalo Zegarra (CNN) — Alderney, una tranquila isla británica del Canal de la Mancha conocida por su destacada belleza natural, fue en su…
Continue ReadingCan you rewire your brain for happiness? Dr. Sanjay Gupta weighs in
CNN By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN (CNN) — Happiness is an idea that has been woven into the fabric of humanity, going back to ancient civilizations.…
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Can you rewire your brain for happiness? Dr. Sanjay Gupta weighs in
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN (CNN) — Happiness is an idea that has been woven into the fabric of humanity, going back to ancient civilizations.…
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Manchester United shocks Manchester City in English FA Cup final as its teenage scorers make history at Wembley
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Manchester United won the FA Cup on Saturday, defying the odds to defeat overwhelming favorite Manchester City 2-1…
Continue ReadingSouth Africa’s 4 big political parties begin final weekend of campaigning ahead of election
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME, GERALD IMRAY and FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s four main political parties have begun a…
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Former CIA officer pleads guilty to spying for China, DOJ says
By Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — A former CIA officer targeted in an FBI undercover operation pleaded guilty Friday to providing national defense…
Continue ReadingA World War II-era Spitfire fighter plane crashed in a field in England, killing the pilot
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s defense ministry says a World War II-era Spitfire fighter plane has crashed near an air force base in eastern…
Continue ReadingAt least 27 people killed in a fire at an amusement park in western India, police say
NEW DELHI (AP) — Police in India say that at least 27 people including children have been killed in a major fire at an amusement park. The blaze…
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Here’s why we eat popcorn at the movies
By Alicia Wallace, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — Even before the house lights dim, the cinema experience is well under way, with one concession-stand…
Continue ReadingAt least 16 killed in Russian strike on hardware store in Kharkiv
By Maria Kostenko and Radina Gigova, CNN (CNN) — At least 16 people have been killed and dozens injured after a Russian strike hit a large…
Continue ReadingFriday’s preholiday travel breaks the record for the most airline travelers screened at US airports
ATLANTA (AP) — A record was broken ahead of the Memorial Day weekend for the number of airline travelers screened at U.S. airports, the…
Continue Reading Las entradas a la Torre Eiffel subirán un 20% para financiar las obras de renovación
Gonzalo Zegarra (CNN) — La emblemática Torre Eiffel de Francia aumentará el precio de sus entradas en un 20%, según informa BFMTV, filial de…
Continue ReadingDolphin stuck in NJ creek dies after ‘last resort’ rescue attempt, officials say
CAPE MAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, N.J. (AP) — Animal welfare officials say a dolphin stuck in a New Jersey creek for more than a week has died after a…
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Scientists locate origin of the sun’s magnetic field
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — I was lucky enough to catch an awesome glimpse of the northern lights from my own home this month when the biggest…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | Putin se muestra abierto a las negociaciones de paz, pero Ucrania tiene razón al desconfiar
Gonzalo Zegarra (CNN) — La señal del presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, esta semana de que está abierto a las conversaciones de paz debe…
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Trump courts Libertarians amid mounting concern over third-party candidates
By Steve Contorno and Aaron Pellish, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump will address the Libertarian Party’s convention…
Continue ReadingAt least 5 dead in Texas after severe weather sweeps across Texas and Oklahoma, authorities say
By KEN MILLER Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Powerful storms across Texas and Oklahoma obliterated homes and struck a highway travel center…
Continue Reading La NASA lanza la misión PREFIRE para estudiar las regiones polares de la Tierra
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — La NASA lanzó el primero de dos satélites de investigación que medirán cuánto calor se pierde en el espacio desde…
Continue ReadingWhat you can do to try to stay safe when a tornado hits, and also well beforehand
By JEFF MARTIN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Record warmth this winter fueled a deadly tornado outbreak across parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana…
Continue ReadingWhat you can do to try to stay safe when a tornado hits, and also well beforehand
By JEFF MARTIN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Record warmth this winter fueled a deadly tornado outbreak across parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana…
Continue ReadingG7 officials make progress but no final deal on money for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets
By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Finance officials from the Group of Seven rich democracies say they have moved toward…
Continue ReadingPutin signals he’s open to peace talks, but Ukraine is right to be wary
Analysis by Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Eastern Ukraine (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s signaling this week that he is open to peace…
Continue ReadingThis 3.6-million-year-old footprint was made by our earliest known ancestor. Now it’s at risk of being lost forever
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: why climate change might make airplane turbulence worse, the best beaches in the…
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TSA sets new record Friday for most travelers screened in a single day
By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it set a new record for most travelers screened…
Continue ReadingTheater show spotlights the stories of those who are Asian American and Jewish
By DEEPA BHARATH Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Chiu’s mother comes from a long line of Lithuanian Jews; his father is an immigrant…
Continue ReadingTheater show spotlights the stories of those who are Asian American and Jewish
By DEEPA BHARATH Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Chiu’s mother comes from a long line of Lithuanian Jews; his father is an immigrant…
Continue ReadingKenyan police advance team leaves Haiti as international mission is delayed
By EVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — An advance team of Kenyan police officials who were assessing preparedness before a…
Continue Reading Sin la firma del Pacto de Mayo, ¿qué hizo Javier Milei en Córdoba?
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — El presidente de Argentina, Javier Milei, participó este sábado de un acto en la provincia de Córdoba para…
Continue ReadingA mob in Pakistan burns down a house and beats a Christian over alleged desecration of Quran
By BABAR DOGAR Associated Press LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Police say hundreds of Muslims in eastern Pakistan went on a rampage over allegations that…
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‘Passion, performance, poison’: Why this Scottish soccer league is struggling to shake off the specter of religious bigotry
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Surrounded by medics, Hibernian FC player Martin Boyle lay on the pitch after diving for the ball in a Scottish…
Continue Reading Xóchitl Gálvez confía en que el “voto oculto” le dé la victoria en las elecciones presidenciales de México
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — La candidata presidencial de la Coalición Fuerza y Corazón por México, Xóchitl Gálvez, aseguró…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic’s wait for first title of 2024 continues as he struggles with illness in surprise loss at Geneva Open
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic’s wait for his first title of 2024 continued after he lost in the semifinals of the Geneva Open on…
Continue ReadingWhat’s open and closed on Memorial Day
By The Associated Press In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a…
Continue Reading Caitlin Clark hits important late three-pointer to lift Indiana Fever to first victory of the season over LA Sparks
By Ben Morse and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Caitlin Clark hit what was a victory-sealing three-pointer to help lift the Indiana Fever to…
Continue ReadingWhat to look for in mosquito repellents
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Mosquito season is starting to rev up across much of the United States. So you might…
Continue ReadingMother’s ‘great joy’ as video-game loving son becomes set for sainthood
By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — The mother of an Italian teenager set to become the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint has told of her…
Continue Reading We asked readers whether they are better off in 2024. Here’s what they said
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The US is in an odd spot right now. By many metrics, the economy is doing well, but polls show that lots of…
Continue ReadingCar bomb in the Syrian capital kills one. Drone strike near Lebanon border targets two vehicles
BEIRUT (AP) — A bomb attached to a car exploded early Saturday in the western part of the Syrian capital that is home to several diplomatic…
Continue ReadingOpinion: Would a guilty verdict doom Trump at the ballot box?
Opinion by Mark Mellman (CNN) — We’re in the midst of a historic first: As Donald Trump’s trial winds down, a jury will decide as early as…
Continue Reading Crímenes sexuales en la dictadura: El horror cambiaba de dolores y formas, pero nunca desaparecía, afirma Silvia Labayru
mondemanola (CNN Español) — Silvia Labayru pide prudencia con las palabras. A lo largo de los más de 40 años en los que contó una y otra…
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