Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from records after Dow briefly tops 40,000
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged back from their record heights Thursday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
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Colossal wildfires burn across Canada, driving thousands of people to evacuate with kids, pets and precious belongings
By Elizabeth Wolfe and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — Colossal wildfires burning across Canada over the last week have driven thousands of people to…
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Continue ReadingAid for Gaza will soon flow from pier project just finished by US military, Pentagon says
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Thursday that humanitarian aid will soon begin flowing onto…
Continue ReadingSouth Africa urges UN’s top court to order cease-fire in Gaza to shield citizens in Rafah
By MOLLY QUELL Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — South Africa has urged the United Nations’ top court to order a cease-fire in Gaza…
Continue ReadingFilipino activists decide not to sail closer to disputed shoal, avoiding clash with Chinese ships
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 100 Filipino activists on wooden boats have decided not to sail closer to a…
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Coronan a la nueva Miss USA en medio de una confusión reinante en el concurso
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — En medio de dos semanas dramáticas de renuncias y acusaciones contra la organización de Miss USA, Miss…
Continue Reading Warren Buffett finalmente revela la misteriosa empresa en la que invirtió miles de millones de dólares
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — El misterio terminó: Berkshire Hathaway de Warren Buffett reveló una importante participación en la compañía de…
Continue ReadingSavannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous winner resigned, citing mental health
HONOLULU (AP) — Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii was crowned Miss USA 2023, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned for mental health…
Continue Reading Uber pronto permitirá a sus usuarios reservar un servicio de traslado al aeropuerto
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Uber quiere abaratar el transporte al aeropuerto, conciertos o eventos deportivos. La compañía de viajes compartidos…
Continue ReadingGunman’s family told deputy before Maine’s deadliest shooting that they hadn’t removed his weapons
By PATRICK WHITTLE and DAVID SHARP Associated Press AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Police have said repeatedly since Maine’s deadliest shooting that…
Continue ReadingThe Netherlands veers sharply to the right with a new government dominated by party of Geert Wilders
By MOLLY QUELL and RAF CASERT Associated Press THE HAGUE (AP) — Anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders and three other party leaders have agreed on a…
Continue Reading El jefe de Defensa israelí dice que se opondría al “dominio militar israelí” en Gaza
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — El ministro de Defensa de Israel, Yoav Gallant, le pidió al primer ministro Benjamin Netanyahu que descarte…
Continue ReadingTimbers rally to beat San Jose 4-2 and snap winless streak
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jonathan Rodriguez scored a pair of goals and the Portland Timbers snapped a nine-game winless streak with a 4-2 victory over…
Continue Reading El primer ministro de Eslovaquia, Robert Fico, recibió varios disparos en un ataque con “motivaciones políticas”
Germán Padinger (CNN) — El primer ministro de Eslovaquia, Robert Fico, recibió varios disparos en un intento de asesinato tras una reunión…
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Family of California man who died days after police restrained him is getting $7.5M in settlement with city
By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A Northern California city has agreed to pay $7.5 million to the family of a 30-year-old man who died days…
Continue ReadingHoward, Charles lead Dream to 92-81 win over Sparks, despite Clarendon’s first career triple-double
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Rhyne Howard scored 25 points, Tina Charles had 21 with 14 rebounds and the Atlanta Dream turned back the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingYastrzemski homers and Webb pitches the Giants past the Dodgers 4-1
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Logan Webb pitched six scoreless innings and Mike Yastrzemski hit a two-run homer as the San…
Continue ReadingA cricket World Cup is coming to NYC’s suburbs, where the sport thrives among immigrant communities
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — A towering stadium boasting 34,000 seats and a precisely trimmed field of soft Kentucky…
Continue ReadingA cricket World Cup is coming to NYC’s suburbs, where the sport thrives among immigrant communities
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — A towering stadium boasting 34,000 seats and a precisely trimmed field of soft Kentucky…
Continue ReadingPEN America, facing criticism over its response to the Mideast war, gathers for annual gala
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Like a political convention held amidst an intra-party rift, Thursday night’s PEN America…
Continue ReadingAngels hit 3 homers and salvage their homestand finale by beating Cardinals 7-2
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Griffin Canning pitched six innings of one-run ball, Nolan Schanuel hit his first career…
Continue ReadingCalifornia college professor to stand trial in death of pro-Israel protester last year
VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — A judge decided Wednesday that a Southern California college professor will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter and…
Continue ReadingThe Commission on Presidential Debates faces an uncertain future after Biden and Trump bypassed it
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s whirlwind agreement to meet for two presidential debates has…
Continue ReadingCaitlin Clark’s WNBA debut helps ESPN set viewership record for league game on network
NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN’s broadcast of the Connecticut Sun’s game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever had the highest viewership for a…
Continue ReadingAs countries tighten anti-gay laws, more and more LGBTQ+ migrants seek safety and asylum in Europe
By VERONICA ANDREA SAUCHELLI, MARIA GRAZIA MURRU and GIADA ZAMPANO Associated Press RIETI, Italy (AP) — Ella Anthony knew it was time to leave her…
Continue ReadingTopeka was at the center of Brown v. Board. Decades later, segregation of another sort lingers
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The lesson on diversity started slowly in a first-grade classroom in Topeka, where…
Continue ReadingCensus Bureau estimates: Detroit population rises after decades of decline, South dominates growth
By COREY WILLIAMS and MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — U.S. Census Bureau estimates show America’s Northeast and Midwest cities…
Continue ReadingFlorida deputy’s killing of Black airman renews debate on police killings and race
By TARA COPP and CLAUDIA LAUER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In 2020, the top enlisted leader of the Air Force went public with his fear of…
Continue ReadingTopeka was at the center of Brown v. Board. Decades later, segregation of another sort lingers
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The lesson on diversity started slowly in a first-grade classroom in Topeka, where…
Continue ReadingVenezuela’s barred opposition candidate is now the fiery surrogate of her lesser-known replacement
By REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press SABANA DE MENDOZA, Venezuela (AP) — At an intersection packed in four directions, rally-goers scream and…
Continue ReadingBiden’s upcoming graduation speech roils Morehouse College, a center of Black politics and culture
By BILL BARROW and MATT BROWN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden will have his most direct engagement with college students since…
Continue ReadingCalifornia college professor to stand trial in death of pro-Israel protester last year
VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — A judge decided Wednesday that a Southern California college professor will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter and…
Continue ReadingLainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer It was Lainey Wilson ’s night, in many ways. She took home female artist of the year and the top prize of…
Continue ReadingMichael Cohen pressed on his crimes and lies as defense attacks key Trump hush money trial witness
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, JENNIFER PELTZ, JAKE OFFENHARTZ and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s lawyers accused…
Continue ReadingCohen cross-examination resumes at the most critical point of Trump’s trial
Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen goes back on the stand Thursday braced for another…
Continue ReadingNew Miss USA crowned amid ongoing turmoil at pageant
By Jacqui Palumbo and Christy Choi, CNN (CNN) — Amid a dramatic two weeks of resignations and allegations made against the Miss USA…
Continue Reading Law enforcement detains at least a dozen protesters at University of California, Irvine, as they clear encampment
By Taylor Romine and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Police detained at least a dozen pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the University of California,…
Continue ReadingDenis Bouanga scores two goals to help LAFC beat St. Louis 2-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Denis Bouanga scored two goals and Hugo Lloris made seven saves for his third clean sheet of the season to help LAFC beat St.…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about Vladimir Putin’s visit to China
By The Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China underlines an increasingly close partnership between the two allies.…
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Japan’s economy contracts in first quarter
By Reuters Tokyo (Reuters) — Japan’s economy contracted in the first quarter, squeezed by weaker consumption and external demand and…
Continue ReadingWealth gap on voters’ minds as India’s richest city gears up for the election
By Jessie Yeung and Priti Gupta, CNN Photographs by Noemi Cassanelli, CNN Mumbai, India (CNN) — For millions of Indians, it’s the city where…
Continue ReadingJapan’s economy shrinks on weak consumer spending, auto woes
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japan has reported that its economy contracted at an annual rate of 2% in the first quarter of the…
Continue ReadingKervin Arriaga scores for the second straight game and Minnesota United ties the LA Galaxy 2-2
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kervin Arriaga scored in the 80th minute for his second goal in two games and Minnesota United tied the LA Galaxy 2-2 on…
Continue ReadingValdez strikes out eight in seven innings, Astros limit A’s to two hits in 3-0 victory
HOUSTON (AP) — Framber Valdez struck out eight in seven strong innings and combined with Seth Martinez for a two-hitter, and the Houston Astros…
Continue Reading Un pasajero de avión fue visto en un compartimento superior. Esta es la razón por la que es una idea terrible
Belén Liotti (CNN) — Los compartimentos superiores de avión son el hogar de equipaje de todas las formas y tamaños, de algún que otro…
Continue ReadingAs Zambia schools take on climate change, one teen is spreading the word in sign language
By TSVANGIRAYI MUKWAZHI Associated Press KASAMA, Zambia (AP) — Every morning, Bridget Chanda places her prosthetic legs beside her bed, pulls on…
Continue ReadingHawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues
By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year’s deadly wildfires on…
Continue Reading La reina Camila no sumará pieles nuevas a su guardarropa
Belén Liotti (CNN) — El Palacio de Buckingham le escribió a un grupo que lucha por los derechos de los animales para confirmar que la reina…
Continue ReadingThe NFL schedule has been released. Now it’s time for the social media snark
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer The NFL schedule has been released. That means the snark can begin.: The league’s 32 teams all have social media…
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