Man opens plane’s door and walks on wing at Australian airport before he’s arrested
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A passenger was arrested at an Australian airport after he left a stationary airliner through an…
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Canadian freight railroads shut down, dealing a potential blow to North America’s economy
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Canada’s two major freight railroads have shut their operations, according to management of the two…
Continue ReadingJose Siri hits go-ahead homer for second straight game, pushes Rays to 4-2 win over Athletics
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jose Siri hit a late go-ahead homer for the second straight game, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Oakland…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Modi visits Ukraine this week, after a recent trip to Moscow. Here’s what it could mean
Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a historic…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street weakens ahead of a highly anticipated speech
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks weakened Thursday in the run-up to Wall Street’s main event for the week, a speech by Federal…
Continue ReadingExplosion and fire at a pharmaceutical plant in India kill at least 18 workers
Associated Press HYDERABAD, India (AP) — A big explosion triggered a fire at a pharmaceutical plant in southern India, killing at least 18 workers,…
Continue ReadingA robot’s attempt to get a sample of the melted nuclear fuel at Japan’s damaged reactor is suspended
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — An attempt to use an extendable robot to remove a fragment of melted fuel from a wrecked reactor at Japan’s…
Continue ReadingPoorly trained recruits contribute to loss of Ukrainian territory on eastern front, commanders say
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Some new Ukrainian soldiers refuse to fire at the enemy. Others, according to commanders and fellow fighters,…
Continue ReadingUS government indicts Guatemalan suspect on smuggling charges over deaths of 53 migrants in trailer
Associated Press A suspect arrested in Guatemala has been charged with helping coordinate the 2022 smuggling attempt that ended in the deaths of 53…
Continue ReadingHarris’ family members are popping up around Chicago this week during the DNC. Here’s who’s who
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Kamala Harris has a husband, Doug Emhoff, who could make history as America’s first gentleman spouse. Two…
Continue ReadingFrom cybercrime to terrorism, FBI director says America faces many elevated threats ‘all at once’
Associated Press BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — The head of the FBI says America is facing heightened threats from many corners at a time when law…
Continue ReadingSchool choice and a history of segregation collide as one Florida county shutters its rural schools
Associated Press/Report for America MADISON, Fla. (AP) — Tens of thousands of students have left Florida’s public schools in recent years amid an…
Continue ReadingAlaska Supreme Court clears the way for ranked choice repeal measure to appear on November ballot
Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court has cleared the way for a measure aimed at repealing the state’s new open primary…
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New York Yankees defend Aaron Judge after Little League World Series coach says he ignored team
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The New York Yankees have defended star player Aaron Judge amidst claims that the slugger ignored a team of Little…
Continue ReadingOne half of world-famous gay penguin couple dies in Sydney aquarium
By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Sphen, an Australian gentoo penguin who became an unlikely global symbol for equality, has died from apparent…
Continue ReadingOne woman’s custody battle highlights the challenges facing same-sex couples in China
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — It’s been more than four years since Zhang Peiyi last saw her son, one of two children from her former…
Continue ReadingNY state urges appeals court to uphold Donald Trump’s nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York state lawyers are urging an appeals court to uphold Donald Trump’s nearly $500 million civil fraud…
Continue ReadingMexico to bring charges against capo, not for drugs, but for turning over another drug lord to US
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The strange saga of how two Mexican drug lords were detained after landing in a plane in the United States in July just got…
Continue ReadingWalz’s night, Bill Clinton’s dig at Trump, influencers flexing clout. DNC Day 3 takeaways
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention’s third night showcased a familiar former president in Bill Clinton and…
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Atlanta Dream’s Tina Charles moves up to second place on WNBA all-time scoring list
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Atlanta Dream center Tina Charles moved up to second place on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list on Wednesday. The…
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Fiscalía de México prepara orden de aprehensión contra Joaquín Guzmán López por secuestro del Mayo Zambada
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — La Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) de México informó este miércoles que encontró el…
Continue ReadingMichael Lorenzen’s strong start leads Royals over Angels 3-0
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Lorenzen pitched seven shutout innings, MJ Melendez homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the…
Continue ReadingParents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages’ release during Democratic convention
Associated Press The parents of a 23-year-old American taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel gave a moving speech Wednesday at…
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Former politician accused of killing Vegas reporter testifies: ‘I am innocent’
By Cindy Von Quednow and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The former Nevada politician accused of fatally stabbing a Las Vegas investigative reporter…
Continue ReadingProfessor Pete? Former Trojans, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll returning to USC to teach a class
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pete Carroll is heading back to the University of Southern California — as a teacher. Carroll told KJR-FM on…
Continue Reading La Embajada de Argentina en Venezuela denuncia el robo del dinero que tenía en su cuenta bancaria
Belén Liotti (CNN Español) –– La Embajada de Argentina en Venezuela denunció este miércoles ante las autoridades en Caracas que fue robado el…
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‘Saturday Night Live’ star Kenan Thompson skewers Project 2025, talks to Americans who could be affected at the DNC
POOL By Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — “Saturday Night Live” star Kenan Thompson made fun of the conservative Project 2025 and talked to…
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‘Saturday Night Live’ star Kenan Thompson skewers Project 2025, talks to Americans who could be affected at the DNC
By Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — “Saturday Night Live” star Kenan Thompson made fun of the conservative Project 2025 and talked to Americans…
Continue ReadingTravel host Rick Steves says he has prostate cancer and will undergo surgery
By Taylor Romine and Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — Veteran traveler, travel TV host and guidebook author Rick Steves announced he was…
Continue ReadingGoogle agrees to first-in-the-nation deal to fund California newsrooms, but journalists are calling it a disaster
By Liam Reilly, CNN New York (CNN) — Google struck a first-in-the-nation deal with California lawmakers on Wednesday to fund newsrooms in the…
Continue ReadingGuatemalan police arrest 7 accused of trafficking the 53 migrants who asphyxiated in Texas in 2022
Associated Press GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemalan police on Wednesday arrested seven Guatemalans accused of having smuggled 53 migrants from Mexico…
Continue ReadingThe Taliban says it wants people to visit Afghanistan. Here’s what it’s like
By Sahar Akbarzai, CNN (CNN) — Ben Herskowitz stood on a hill overlooking the ancient archaeological landscape of Bamiyan, nestled among the…
Continue ReadingPBS’ Judy Woodruff apologizes for an on-air remark about peace talks in Israel
Veteran PBS journalist Judy Woodruff has apologized for remarks she had made regarding former President Donald Trump and negotiations for peace…
Continue ReadingMatt Wallner’s 3-run homer highlights 7-run 4th inning as the Twins top Padres 11-4
Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Matt Wallner’s three-run homer highlighted a seven-run fourth inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the San Diego…
Continue ReadingMexico convicts 11 cartel gunmen in killings of 122 bus passengers near US border over 2 years
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican prosecutors have finally won convictions against 11 drug cartel gunmen for the massacre of 122 people who were pulled…
Continue ReadingJudge blocks Arizona lithium drilling that tribe says is threat to sacred lands
Associated Press A federal judge has temporarily blocked exploratory drilling for a lithium project in Arizona that tribal leaders say will harm land…
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Concerns over the removal of crosswalk on Fountain and Pine Avenue in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV): On Wednesday night, Pacific Grove City Council will be discussing re-establishing a crosswalk at an intersection…
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Santa Cruz County secures $1 million grant for enhanced wildfire prevention measures
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County is making strides in wildfire prevention with a new $1 million grant from the state. The…
Continue ReadingMiles from her collapsed home, flood victim’s sonograms of son found on Connecticut beach
Associated Press Devastated after her home collapsed in the aftermath of Sunday’s deadly flooding in Connecticut, Randi Marcucio got some good…
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DiJonai Carrington leads Connecticut Sun to win over Los Angeles Sparks at sold-out TD Garden after calling out WNBA
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — DiJonai Carrington led the way for the Connecticut Sun in its win against the Los Angeles Sparks, then called out…
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DiJonai Carrington leads Connecticut Sun to win over Los Angeles Sparks at sold-out TD Garden after calling out WNBA
CNN By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — DiJonai Carrington led the way for the Connecticut Sun in its win against the Los Angeles Sparks, then called…
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Takeaways from the third night of the Democratic National Convention
CNN By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Democrats are betting that within the American electorate is a deep desire to leave behind the bitterness of a…
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Woman arrested for alleged 2013 deadly silicone butt injections
By Tori Apodaca Click here for updates on this story CITRUS HEIGHTS, California (KOVR) — A suspect who was previously…
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Woman arrested for alleged 2013 deadly silicone butt injections
KOVR By Tori Apodaca Click here for updates on this story CITRUS HEIGHTS, California (KOVR) — A suspect who was…
Continue ReadingJapanese town quietly removes its Mount Fuji-blocking barrier
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — A small town in Japan that received international attention for its controversial decision to block views of Mount…
Continue ReadingNursing aides accused of dragging elderly man at assisted living facility
KDKA By Mamie Bah Click here for updates on this story VALENCIA, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Two nursing aides are accused of…
Continue ReadingNursing aides accused of dragging elderly man at assisted living facility
By Mamie Bah Click here for updates on this story VALENCIA, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Two nursing aides are accused of…
Continue ReadingCalifornia announces new deal with tech to fund journalism, AI research
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will be the first U.S. state to direct millions of dollars from taxpayer money and tech…
Continue ReadingWoman hops fence, nearly gets bit by tiger at NJ zoo, video shows
By Joe Brandt, Casey Kuhn, Nikki DeMentri Click here for updates on this story BRIDGETON, New Jersey (KYW) — Video from…
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Woman hops fence, nearly gets bit by tiger at NJ zoo, video shows
KYW By Joe Brandt, Casey Kuhn, Nikki DeMentri Click here for updates on this story BRIDGETON, New Jersey (KYW) — Video…
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