WHO launches plan to stanch mpox transmission and says the virus can be stopped
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. health agency has launched a six-month plan to help stanch outbreaks of mpox transmission. It includes ramping up staffing…
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Venezuelan electoral official condemns ‘grave lack of transparency’ in Maduro’s re-election
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A Venezuelan electoral official has denounced what he calls a “grave lack of transparency” in last month’s…
Continue ReadingSven-Goran Eriksson, Swedish soccer coach who was first foreigner to lead England team, dies at 76
AP Sports Writer Sven-Goran Eriksson, the Swedish soccer manager who spent five years as England’s first ever foreign-born coach after making his…
Continue ReadingAfter losing her job, she convinced her husband to move to Mexico and open up a B&B. Here’s what happened next
By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — After years of traveling together, Brooke and Rick Gazer, both from Canada, were used to staying in…
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Sven-Göran Eriksson, former England manager, dies aged 76
By Amy Woodyatt and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson died on Monday at the age of 76, his representatives…
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Trump appears to undercut his campaign’s efforts over microphone rules at debate
By Kristen Holmes, Priscilla Alvarez, Kate Sullivan and Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump appeared to undercut his…
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Red Lobster is closing another 23 restaurants. Here’s where they are
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Roughly two dozen more Red Lobster locations are scheduled to close within the coming days as part of…
Continue ReadingPolice in Iceland call off search at ice cave collapse that killed 1 man, saying no one is missing
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Icelandic police on Monday called off the search for anyone trapped in the previous day’s collapse of an ice…
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Alaska city issues evacuation orders after landslide leaves 1 dead and 3 injured. Officials worry another slide could strike
Originally Published: 26 AUG 24 01:13 ET Updated: 26 AUG 24 03:01 ET By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A landslide in southern Alaska on Sunday left…
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Body of missing Grand Canyon hiker found after flash flooding prompted rescues of more than 100 people
Originally Published: 24 AUG 24 14:14 ET Updated: 25 AUG 24 22:37 ET By Rebekah Riess, Zoe Sottile, Chris Boyette and Sharif Paget, CNN (CNN) — The…
Continue ReadingUS national parks are receiving record-high gift of $100M
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The official nonprofit organization of the National Park Service is set to receive the largest grant in its…
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Aryna Sabalenka is ready to ‘fight for every point’ in her quest for US Open glory
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — After three deep runs at the US Open, Aryna Sabalenka is close to cracking the formula for success at tennis’…
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Un turista muere en un derrumbe de una cueva de hielo mientras los rescatistas buscan a dos desaparecidos en Islandia
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Al menos una persona murió y otras dos están desaparecidas después de que una cueva de hielo se derrumbara…
Continue Reading American soccer icon Megan Rapinoe has jersey retired by former NWSL club Seattle Reign
By Jacob Lev and Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — American soccer icon Megan Rapinoe had her jersey retired by her former National Women’s Soccer…
Continue ReadingA dam collapses in eastern Sudan after heavy rainfall and local media report dozens missing
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s health ministry says a dam has collapsed due to heavy rainfall in the eastern Red Sea state, sending water flooding over…
Continue ReadingPolice officers are starting to use AI chatbots to write crime reports. Will they hold up in court?
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A body camera captured every word and bark uttered as police Sgt. Matt Gilmore and his K-9 dog, Gunner, searched for a group…
Continue ReadingTaiwan bans concert by Chinese rapper over insulting ‘Taipei, China’ promotional materials
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan has cancelled a planned Taipei concert by a Chinese rapper over his use of the insulting term “Taipei, China” in…
Continue ReadingFrench DJ and LGBTQ+ icon carries Paralympic torch to defy hate she endured over Olympics ceremony
PARIS (AP) — French performer Barbara Butch carried the Paralympic torch on Sunday evening in an act of defiance after being targeted by hate…
Continue ReadingIt was another incredible week for history-making sluggers Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani
AP Baseball Writer Even by their lofty standards, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani had quite a week. Judge homered seven times in six games for the New…
Continue ReadingDutch watchdog fines Uber $324 million for alleged inadequate protection of drivers’ data
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch data protection watchdog has slapped a 290 million euro ($324 million) fine on…
Continue ReadingA tycoon collector forbade anyone from selling his coins for 100 years. A century on, the first set just fetched $16.5M
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Following the death of the Danish butter magnate Lars Emil Bruun in 1923, his will had a curious order: His vast…
Continue ReadingMalaysian naval attack ship sinks after hitting unknown object
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian authorities are working to salvage a 45-year-old fast attack naval ship that sank after it struck an…
Continue ReadingWhat’s behind the bloodiest recent attacks in Pakistan’s Baluchistan province?
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Multiple attacks in Pakistan’s restive southwest have killed at least 31 people, the highest death toll in a…
Continue Reading Lydia Ko completes ‘Cinderella-like story’ with Women’s Open victory after Olympic gold in Paris
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Lydia Ko completed what she called a “Cinderella-like story” as she clinched the Women’s Open at St. Andrews on…
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Community comes together to remember the missing Virginia mother whose husband is accused of killing her
By Lauren Mascarenhas and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — The Northern Virginia community that rallied to raise awareness and demand answers when…
Continue ReadingUkraine counts on new long-range weapon to bypass Western restrictions and hit deep into Russia
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine says it has a new homegrown long-range weapon that will allow it to strike deep into Russia without…
Continue Reading Las actas son la paz, dice Edmundo González ante citación de la Fiscalía de Venezuela
Sofía Barruti (CNN Español) — Edmundo González Urrutia, candidato opositor en las elecciones presidenciales del 28 de julio en Venezuela,…
Continue Reading University of Michigan receives notice of allegations from NCAA related to sign-stealing investigation
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The University of Michigan has received a notice of allegations from the NCAA related to the sign-stealing…
Continue Reading Rusia lanza un mortal ataque aéreo nocturno contra ciudades y redes eléctricas en Ucrania
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Las fuerzas rusas lanzaron una serie de ataques con drones y misiles contra la infraestructura energética en Ucrania…
Continue Reading Este es el aeropuerto mejor conectado del mundo en este momento
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — No importa a quién conoces, sino a dónde los llevas. El aeropuerto IGA de Estambul, inaugurado hace apenas seis años…
Continue Reading Mortgage rates are falling. Here’s what you should know before buying a new home
By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Homebuying in the United States has recently slowed to a crawl, but falling mortgage rates could soon jolt it…
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Trump allies face high-stakes hearing in Arizona election subversion case
By Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A judge in Arizona will hear arguments on Monday that may determine whether several allies of former President…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | Los ataques personales de Trump no solo reflejan quién es, son su estrategia
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Ocho años de insultos, incitaciones y afrentas al estado de derecho han demostrado que Donald Trump no se dejará…
Continue ReadingThis is the world’s best-connected airport right now
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — It’s not who you know, but where you’re flying them to. IGA Istanbul Airport, which opened just six…
Continue Reading Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris dies at age 70
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris has died at the age of 70, the team announced on Sunday.…
Continue ReadingTaiwan drills with anti-amphibious landing missiles to deter China
Associated Press PINGTING, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan is drilling with anti-amphibious landing missiles as part of its strategy to remain mobile and…
Continue ReadingGunmen kill dozens in multiple attacks in one of the worst violence in a Pakistani province
Associated Press QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Gunmen in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 37 people in separate attacks on Monday, officials said,…
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Your ZIP code may determine your dementia diagnosis, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Imagine: You and your sister are 66-year-old twins on Medicare who share the same family history of…
Continue Reading3 people stabbed during London’s Notting Hill Carnival, police say
LONDON (AP) — London’s Metropolitan Police say three people were stabbed during the first day of the Notting Hill Carnival, Europe’s…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street hovers around records ahead of Nvidia earnings and inflation data
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is hovering around record highs at the start of a week featuring another full slate of corporate…
Continue ReadingRussia unleashes a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine. At least 3 people are killed
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage throughout Ukraine that appeared to target energy…
Continue ReadingLatest fatal landslide in Alaska kills 1 and injures 3 in Ketchikan, a popular cruise ship stop
Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A landslide cut a path down a steep, thickly forested hillside and crashed into several homes in Ketchikan,…
Continue ReadingRussia targets cities and infrastructure in largest air attack since war began, Ukraine says
By Svitlana Vlasova, Ivana Kottasová, Daria Tarasova and Christian Edwards, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — Russia launched a “massive” missile…
Continue ReadingFire engulfs apartment building in east London, sending 2 to hospital
LONDON (AP) — Two people have been hospitalized after fire engulfed an apartment building in east London early Monday, sending thick black smoke…
Continue Reading Una ciudad de Alaska emite órdenes de evacuación tras un deslizamiento de tierra que deja un muerto y tres heridos. Las autoridades temen que pueda producirse otro deslizamiento
Sofía Barruti (CNN) –Un deslizamiento de tierra en el sur de Alaska este domingo dejó una persona muerta y varias más heridas, y se ordenó…
Continue ReadingKroger and Albertsons defend merger plan in federal court against US regulators’ objections
Associated Press Writers PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Supermarket chain Albertsons told a federal judge Monday that it might have to lay off workers,…
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How an Alaska couple managed to escape a deadly landslide – but lost everything
NATASHA CLEVENGER By Elizabeth Wolfe and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — James Montiver, 70, was relaxing on his sofa early Sunday evening when…
Continue Reading Walmart retira del mercado jugo de manzana Refresco vendido en 25 estados debido a niveles elevados de arsénico
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Walmart retiró del mercado casi 10.000 cajas de jugo de manzana vendidas en tiendas de todo Estados Unidos que…
Continue Reading‘Barcelona or die.’ For Senegalese dreaming of Europe, the deadly Atlantic route is not a deterrent
Associated Press THIAROYE-SUR-MER, Senegal (AP) — Salamba Ndiaye is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to leave the West African country…
Continue ReadingRussian forces close in on key Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk. But fleeing is hard – even for those who can afford it
By Ivana Kottasová and Kosta Hak, CNN Pokrovsk, Eastern Ukraine (CNN) — The empty boxes are piling up on the floor as Halyna goes through her…
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