University of Nebraska Lincoln decides to get rid of Office of Diversity and Inclusion
By McKenzy Parsons Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (KETV) — The University of Nebraska Lincoln…
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La fiscalía rechaza el cambio de jurisdicción de la causa por violencia de género contra Alberto Fernández
Betiana Fernández Martino (CNN Español) — La causa por violencia de género que impulsó la ex primera dama de Argentina, Fabiola Yáñez,…
Continue ReadingTrump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination
Associated Press ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — At his first outdoor rally since last month’s attempted assassination, Donald Trump spoke from behind…
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Warriors Hall of Famer Al Attles, who was one of NBA’s 1st Black head coaches, has died at age 87
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Al Attles, a Hall of Famer who coached the 1975 NBA champion Warriors and spent more than six decades with the organization…
Continue ReadingSubadult loggerhead sea turtle returns to Atlantic Ocean in Florida after rehabilitation
JUNO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A rehabilitated sea turtle was released back into the Atlantic Ocean from a Florida beach Wednesday morning. Willow, a…
Continue ReadingFederal lawsuit filed over euthanized sheep
By KCCI Staff Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — An Iowa animal protection organization…
Continue ReadingAl Attles, one of NBA’s first Black head coaches who led Warriors to 1975 title, dies at 87
AP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Al Attles, a Hall of Famer who coached the 1975 NBA champion Warriors and spent more than six decades with…
Continue ReadingThe UAE accepts credentials of Taliban ambassador in a major diplomatic win for Afghanistan’s rulers
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United Arab Emirates has accepted the credentials of the Taliban’s ambassador to the oil-rich Gulf Arab country.…
Continue Reading‘This is disappointing’: ‘LGBTQ Travel’ section is gone from Florida’s official tourism site
By Spencer Tracy Click here for updates on this story ORLANDO, Florida (WESH) — The largest event for the LGBTQ+…
Continue Reading‘This is disappointing’: ‘LGBTQ Travel’ section is gone from Florida’s official tourism site
WESH, VISITFLORIDA.COM, CNN By Spencer Tracy Click here for updates on this story ORLANDO, Florida (WESH) — The largest…
Continue ReadingAbout 20% of Sweden’s brown bears to be killed in annual hunt
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — About 20% of Sweden’s brown bear population could be killed this hunting season after licenses were issued for…
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New data shows US job growth has been far weaker than initially reported
CNN By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — US job growth during much of the past year was significantly weaker than initially estimated, according to…
Continue ReadingAl Attles, the Hall of Famer who coached Warriors to 1975 title and one of NBA’s 1st Black head coaches, has died at 87
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Al Attles, the Hall of Famer who coached Warriors to 1975 title and one of NBA’s 1st Black head coaches, has died at…
Continue Reading Localizan cinco cuerpos en la búsqueda de los desaparecidos del superyate Bayesian hundido en Sicilia
Alexandra Ferguson Porticello, Italia (CNN) — Cinco cuerpos fueron encontrados por buzos el miércoles mientras los rescatistas buscan a los…
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Longtime New Jersey Rep. Bill Pascrell dies at age 87
By Michelle Shen and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell, an outspoken and influential New Jersey congressman who served in…
Continue Reading7 convicted of blocking access to abortion clinic in suburban Detroit
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) — Seven anti-abortion activists have been convicted of crimes related to blocking a health clinic in suburban Detroit…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Modi visits Poland for security and trade talks en route to war-torn Ukraine
Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Poland for top-level security and trade talks before heading…
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Raising kids is most expensive in these metros–yes, the Bay Area made the list
If you have kids, or you’re thinking about starting a family, then you already know how big of a role money plays in parenthood. A new study…
Continue Reading Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ returns with a vengeance
By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Less than a month ago, Justice Elena Kagan suggested the Supreme Court consider dialing back its…
Continue ReadingKansas mom sentenced to life in prison after her 2-year-old son fatally shot her 4-year-old daughter
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas mother whose 2-year-old son fatally shot his 4-year-old sister has been sentenced to life in prison.…
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Takeaways from the second night of the Democratic National Convention
Originally Published: 21 AUG 24 01:53 ET Updated: 21 AUG 24 10:40 ET By Eric Bradner and Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Barack and Michelle Obama…
Continue ReadingFAA sent 43 more cases of unruly airline passengers to the FBI for possible prosecution
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say they referred 43 cases of unruly airline passengers to the FBI for possible prosecution in the last year. The…
Continue ReadingSpider forces male fireflies to flash like females to set a lethal trap, scientists say
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — In the paddy fields and around the ponds of central China, a common species of orb-weaving spider builds new webs…
Continue ReadingShein sues Temu over copyright infringements as the legal feud between the two companies heats up
AP Business Writer Online fast-fashion giant Shein is suing its competitor Temu once again, accusing the China-founded shopping platform of stealing…
Continue Reading Tim Walz prepares to introduce himself, helped by football players, students and Amy Klobuchar
CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — Former football players coached by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be on hand as his name is entered into…
Continue Reading Tim Walz prepares to introduce himself, helped by football players, students and Amy Klobuchar
By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — Former football players coached by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be on hand as his name is entered into nomination…
Continue ReadingHarris’ running mate Tim Walz talks of ‘bringing the joy’ in his national introduction at DNC
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has accepted his party’s nomination for vice president. He used his Democratic National…
Continue ReadingGovernment: US economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported in year that ended in March
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs from April 2023 through March this year than were originally reported, the government…
Continue ReadingGilma becomes 2nd hurricane of eastern Pacific season and is forecast to strengthen away from land
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gilma is the second hurricane of this year’s eastern Pacific Ocean season and was forecast to strengthen into a major…
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Man who faked own death by hacking into death registry to avoid paying child support sentenced to over 6 years in prison
Originally Published: 20 AUG 24 22:59 ET Updated: 21 AUG 24 10:56 ET By Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — A Kentucky man who faked his own death by hacking…
Continue ReadingNoticed a lot of DNC speeches mentioning moms? There’s a reason for that
Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Michelle Obama paralleled her own story with Vice President Kamala Harris by comparing their mothers…
Continue ReadingKey mediator Egypt expresses skepticism about the Gaza cease-fire proposal as more details emerge
Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Key mediator Egypt expressed skepticism Wednesday about the proposal meant to bridge gaps in cease-fire talks between…
Continue ReadingDivers recover 5 bodies from wrecked superyacht off Sicily; 1 still missing
Associated Press PORTICELLO, Sicily (AP) — Divers searching the wreck of a superyacht that sank off Sicily found the bodies of five passengers…
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Covid tied to higher risk of depression, anxiety, PTSD and other conditions, with the unvaccinated most affected, study shows
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters,…
Continue ReadingGreek authorities rescued 147 migrants trying to reach the country in small boats
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say they have rescued nearly 150 migrants trying to reach the country by sea in small boats over a 24-hour…
Continue Reading NY appeals court to hear oral arguments on Trump’s $454 million civil fraud judgment next month
By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A New York appeals court will hear oral arguments on Donald Trump’s appeal of the $454 million civil judgment…
Continue ReadingPakistan authorities charge man with cyber terrorism over misinformation that sparked riots in UK
Associated Press LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Authorities in Pakistan have arrested and charged a man with cyber terrorism for his alleged role in…
Continue ReadingJennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after 2 years of marriage
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a relationship that spanned two decades, two engagements, two weddings and headlines too numerous to…
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California school safety officer pleads no contest to voluntary manslaughter in fatal shooting of 18-year-old
Originally Published: 21 AUG 24 00:25 ET Updated: 21 AUG 24 03:11 ET By Cindy Von Quednow and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — A former California school…
Continue ReadingHow well do you know the US Open? Try an AP quiz about the year’s last Grand Slam tennis tournament
AP Tennis Writer How well do you know the U.S. Open? The year’s last Grand Slam tennis tournament begins Monday on the hard courts of the USTA…
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A Mississippi inmate who escaped and barricaded himself in a Chicago restaurant near the DNC has been captured, officials say
Originally Published: 21 AUG 24 06:34 ET Updated: 21 AUG 24 09:23 ET By Melissa Alonso and Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Authorities have captured…
Continue ReadingIt’s not just IUDs. Gynecologists and patients are focused on making procedures less painful
AP Health Writers Federal officials affirmed this month that the pain people might feel when getting an IUD can be more than doctors’ promises…
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Alicia Silverstone is ‘alive and well’ after concern over her possibly poisonous snack
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — No need to worry about Alicia Silverstone, you guys. The “Clueless” star sparked concern after she…
Continue Reading Alicia Silverstone is ‘alive and well’ after concern over her possibly poisonous snack
CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — No need to worry about Alicia Silverstone, you guys. The “Clueless” star sparked concern after she…
Continue Reading Takeaways from the second night of the Democratic National Convention
CNN By Eric Bradner and Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Barack and Michelle Obama electrified the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, delivering…
Continue ReadingHow to avoid the worst of jet lag and maximize your travel time
AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) — It’s the bane of many travelers: jet lag. Nobody wants to lose out because they’re too tired to enjoy…
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New data shows US job growth has been far weaker than initially reported
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — US job growth during much of the past year was significantly weaker than initially estimated, according to new…
Continue ReadingAlain Delon’s family refuse to put down pet dog the actor wanted to be buried with
By Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — The family of Alain Delon, who died at the weekend aged 88, has denied the actor’s request for his dog to be…
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Cold Front on the Way
Temps headed downward today! With mainly clear skies, today will be another pleasant day. After midweek, a rare August cold front will sweep in for…
Continue ReadingIran’s hard-line parliament approves all members of president’s Cabinet, first time since 2001
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s hard-line parliament has approved all members of reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian’s Cabinet,…
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