Mounties warn ‘highly convincing’ scammers extorting victims with photos of their homes
By Todd Coyne, CTVNewsVancouver.ca Journalist Click here for updates on this story Victoria, British Columbia (CTV Network)…
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Maggie Smith, beloved ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Harry Potter’ star, dead at 89
CNN By Hilary Clarke and Caitlin Danaher, CNN (CNN) — Dame Maggie Smith, one of Britain’s best-known actresses whose long career ranged from…
Continue ReadingJudge orders mental health exam for California man accused of courthouse explosion
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Friday ordered a mental health evaluation for a man arrested after an explosive went off in…
Continue ReadingTakeaways on AP’s story about challenges to forest recovery and replanting after wildfires
Associated Press The U.S. is struggling to replant forests destroyed by increasingly intense wildfires, with many areas unlikely to recover on their…
Continue ReadingTakeaways on AP’s story about challenges to forest recovery and replanting after wildfires
Associated Press The U.S. is struggling to replant forests destroyed by increasingly intense wildfires, with many areas unlikely to recover on their…
Continue ReadingBiden approves major disaster declaration for northeastern Vermont for late July flooding
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for the severe flooding that hit northeastern Vermont in late…
Continue ReadingPutin revises his nuclear doctrine, but have his red lines shifted?
Analysis by Nathan Hodge, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is fond of nuclear saber-rattling: On the eve of Russia’s full-scale…
Continue ReadingMother pleads guilty in the death of her 5-year-old son whose body was found in a park
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire woman has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2021 death of her 5-year-old son.…
Continue ReadingMaggie Smith mourned by ‘Downton Abbey’ colleagues, Helen Mirren, Daniel Radcliffe and others
Actors, collaborators and fans who worked with Dame Maggie Smith are paying tribute to the award-winning actor, known for her roles in the “Harry…
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Sima Sistani, who embraced Ozempic, is out as CEO of WeightWatchers
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — WeightWatchers CEO Sima Sistani, who pushed the company into embracing weight-loss drugs, is leaving…
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18-year-old files lawsuit over ownership of Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50-50 ball, seeks to prevent auction
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — An 18-year-old has filed a lawsuit over the ownership of the ball Shohei Ohtani made baseball history with when he…
Continue ReadingAfter 20 years and a move to Berlin, Xiu Xiu is still making music for outsiders
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Since its inception more than two decades ago, the experimental rock band Xiu Xiu has danced between extremes.…
Continue ReadingAfter 20 years and a move to Berlin, Xiu Xiu is still making music for outsiders
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Since its inception more than two decades ago, the experimental rock band Xiu Xiu has danced between extremes.…
Continue ReadingKentucky sues Express Scripts, alleging it had a role in the deadly opioid addiction crisis
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s attorney general has sued pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts. The lawsuit claims the…
Continue ReadingMark Zuckerberg faces deposition in AI copyright lawsuit from Sarah Silverman and other authors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be deposed as part of a lawsuit brought by authors including comedian Sarah Silverman accusing…
Continue ReadingMark Zuckerberg faces deposition in AI copyright lawsuit from Sarah Silverman and other authors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be deposed as part of a lawsuit brought by authors including comedian Sarah Silverman accusing…
Continue ReadingPope vows to root out ‘scourge’ of sexual abuse after unusually frank plea from Belgian PM
By Christopher Lamb, CNN Palace of Laeken, Belgium (CNN) — Pope Francis has pledged to root out the “scourge” of clerical sexual abuse…
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How to help Hurricane Helene victims
By CNN Impact Your World (CNN) — Millions of people from coastal Florida to the Blue Ridge Mountains are reeling in the aftermath of Hurricane…
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Heat Is On Friday
After dense fog and coast drizzle this morning, the heat will be ramping up as we kick off the weekend at least for one day! Stronger high pressure…
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Eligen a Marianela Ancheta como Miss Cuba y representará a la isla en Miss Universo por primera vez en 57 años
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — Por primera vez desde 1967 Cuba tendrá una representante en el certamen de belleza Miss Universo. Ahora puedes…
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Birthdays Highlighted on Wake Up from September 23 – September 29
As September comes to a close, we want to recognize those who are celebrating their birthdays this week. Here are the people who got a birthday…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Wisconsin fires former porn-making chancellor who wanted to stay on as a professor
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously Friday to fire a communications professor…
Continue ReadingBoy on school field trip dies after tree falls on him at a Michigan nature center
HOWELL, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say a 12-year-old boy died after he was struck by a tree that fell at a southeastern Michigan nature center where…
Continue ReadingHungary’s Orbán says EU hits North Macedonia’s ‘national pride’ by delaying accession bid
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Hungary’s right-wing prime minister has accused European Union officials of denting North Macedonia’s…
Continue ReadingNetanyahu, at UN, vows that Israel will keep ‘degrading Hezbollah’ until its objectives are met
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled to the world from the United Nations that the multiple…
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Maggie Smith, beloved ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Harry Potter’ star, dead at 89
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Continue Reading2 boys in Britain jailed for killing a man with a machete when they were 12
LONDON (AP) — Two boys in Britain who were 12 when they stabbed a stranger to death with a machete have been sentenced to at least eight and a half…
Continue ReadingFamily rescues driver from floodwaters as Helene hits Transylvania County
By Jennifer Emert Click here for updates on this story TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Floodwater covered…
Continue Reading Maggie Smith, querida estrella de ‘Harry Potter’ y ‘Downton Abbey’, muere a los 89 años
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Maggie Smith, una de las actrices británicas más conocidas cuya larga carrera abarcó desde protagonizar junto a Laurence…
Continue ReadingAmazon’s $4 billion partnership with AI startup Anthropic gets UK competition clearance
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s competition watchdog said Friday that it’s clearing Amazon’s partnership with artificial intelligence…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to federal corruption charges as New York’s governor considers removing him
By Gregory Krieg, Gloria Pazmino, Holly Yan, Mark Morales and Kara Scannell, CNN New York (CNN) — New York City’s embattled mayor pleaded not…
Continue ReadingAs many forests fail to recover from wildfires, replanting efforts face huge odds — and obstacles
Associated Press BELLVUE, Colo. (AP) — Camille Stevens-Rumann crouched in the dirt and leaned over evergreen seedlings, measuring how much each had…
Continue ReadingAs many forests fail to recover from wildfires, replanting efforts face huge odds — and obstacles
Associated Press BELLVUE, Colo. (AP) — Camille Stevens-Rumann crouched in the dirt and leaned over evergreen seedlings, measuring how much each had…
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Maggie Smith, beloved ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Harry Potter’ star, dead at 89
By Hilary Clarke and Caitlin Danaher, CNN (CNN) — Dame Maggie Smith, one of Britain’s best-known actresses whose long career ranged from…
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‘I have to sell my jewelry’ | Out-of-work Kapiolani nurses facing hardships as lockout drags on
By Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — As September comes to an end, bills are…
Continue ReadingMaggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry Potter and ‘Downton Abbey,’ dies at 89
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar for the 1969 film “The Prime of Miss Jean…
Continue ReadingSomali-Canadian rapper K’naan charged with 2010 sexual assault in Quebec City
QUEBEC CITY (AP) — Canadian rapper K’naan who is known for the global hit “Wavin’ Flag” has been charged over an alleged sexual assault in…
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They hit it off on vacation but then he went silent. So she decided to pick up the phone
By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — When a few weeks passed and Nana Prempeh still hadn’t heard from the guy she met on vacation, she turned to…
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Elections officials accuse Wisconsin Congressman of spreading election misinformation after ballot processing error
By Adam Rife Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A Wisconsin Congressman’s response…
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12-year-old boy dies after tree falls on him in Howell, police say
By Joseph Buczek Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — A 12-year-old boy has died after a tree…
Continue ReadingBodycam video shows suspect running across Detroit-area freeway to flee police
By Sara Powers Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — A suspect was nearly hit by a semi-truck…
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Man accused in California courthouse bombing intended to kill deputies and a judge, complaint says
By Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — A man accused of setting off an improvised explosive device in a California courthouse, injuring at least five…
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Two boats crash into bridges due to strong winds from Hurricane Helene
By Kevin Boulandier Click here for updates on this story WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WSVN) — U.S. Coast Guard said two…
Continue ReadingBroward teen sues over Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50th home run ball, claims it was stolen at Marlins game
By Sheldon Fox, Kathleen Ditton, Chantal Cook Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WSVN) — A judge…
Continue ReadingFed’s favored inflation gauge shows cooling price pressures, clearing way for more rate cuts
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure on Friday provided the latest sign that price…
Continue ReadingLoewe puts on spring explosion of flowers and form at Paris Fashion Week
AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — Loewe’s latest collection dazzled at Paris Fashion Week Friday, presenting an explosion of flowers and form that…
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A dual win for consumers: Inflation cooled last month, paving way for borrowing costs to come down more
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — Americans and Federal Reserve officials have news to celebrate: Inflation cooled significantly last…
Continue ReadingCivil society groups nudge and cajole world leaders from the sidelines of United Nations week
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As the meeting of world leaders kicked off at the United Nations on Sunday, across Manhattan on an elevated park…
Continue ReadingCivil society groups nudge and cajole world leaders from the sidelines of United Nations week
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As the meeting of world leaders kicked off at the United Nations on Sunday, across Manhattan on an elevated park…
Continue ReadingMeta hit with $102 million privacy fine from European Union over 2019 password security lapse
LONDON (AP) — Meta was punished Friday with a fine worth more than $100 million from the social media giant’s European Union privacy…
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