Chile, Fiji and South Africa are ready for travelers to come back
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN There have been mixed fortunes for the world’s island communities this week, as some have restricted entry due to…
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New tropical depression forms; Odette well offshore
MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters have announced Saturday night the formation of a new tropical depression in the Atlantic Ocean. The U.S. National…
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Vaccine boosters for more people are on the horizon. But the unvaccinated remain the biggest obstacle to curbing the pandemic
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN While more people are likely to be eligible for Covid-19 vaccine booster shots, the most glaring issue prolonging the pandemic…
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LEADING OFF: Scherzer unbeaten with Dodgers, faces Reds
By The Associated Press Max Scherzer has dominated since being traded to the Dodgers, and tries to extend his streak of success when he pitches…
Continue Reading ‘We’re here to help you.’ What Afghan Americans want refugees fleeing the Taliban to know
By Sahar Akbarzai and Nicole Chavez, CNN Decades after the last major exodus from Afghanistan, refugees find themselves forced to flee their homeland…
Continue Reading In Russian Far East city, discontent smolders amid election
By DANIEL KOZIN Associated Press KHABAROVSK, Russia (AP) — In the city of Khabarovsk in Russia’s Far East. a few demonstrators gather nightly…
Continue Reading Photos show North Korea expanding uranium enrichment plant
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Recent satellite images show North Korea is expanding a uranium enrichment plant at its…
Continue Reading Budapest mayor enters primary to run against Hungary’s Orban
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A frontrunner in the race for a joint opposition candidate to fight Hungarian Prime…
Continue Reading Robert Durst, millionaire who was focus of HBO documentary ‘The Jinx,’ found guilty of first-degree murder
By Cheri Mossburg and Paul Vercammen, CNN A Los Angeles jury found Robert Durst, the notorious subject of the HBO series “The Jinx,”…
Continue Reading Convicted murderer Robert Durst’s health is improving, appeal pending
Robert Durst, millionaire real estate heir and subject of HBO crime documentary “The Jinx,” was convicted of killing his friend Susan Berman in…
Continue Reading Petrino’s late FG lifts Maryland over Illinois 20-17
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Joseph Petrino kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired to lift Maryland over Illinois 20-17.  In a game best described…
Continue Reading Pinch-hitter pitcher Gausman sac fly in 11th, SF tops Braves
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pinch-hitting pitcher Kevin Gausman lofted a full-count, bases-loaded sacrifice fly in…
Continue Reading In 4th decade playing Ryder Cup, Garcia still going strong
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Sergio Garcia is still the youngest Ryder Cup player in history. He was 19 when he was sprinting and leaping into the…
Continue Reading A’s keep pace in wild-card race with 5-4 win over Angels
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cole Irvin pitched six solid innings to earn his first victory in four weeks, and the…
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Aluminum wrap used to protect homes in California wildfires
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Aluminum wraps designed to protect homes from flames are getting attention as wildfires burn in…
Continue Reading Aluminum wrap used to protect homes in California wildfires
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Aluminum wraps designed to protect homes from flames are getting attention as wildfires burn in…
Continue Reading Feds say man driven by hatred of Jews pleaded guilty to all charges after deadly 2019 assault on California synagogue
By Josh Campbell, CNN A Southern Californian man who previously pleaded guilty to state murder and attempted murder charges following a 2019 attack…
Continue Reading One of the 2019 Colorado STEM school shooters is sentenced to life without parole
By Claudia Dominguez, CNN One of the two Colorado STEM school shooters was sentenced to mandatory life in prison without the possibility of parole on…
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Prosecutor: Jurors conclude Durst heir ‘killed them all’
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Robert Durst’s long, bizarre and deadly run from the law ended when a Los Angeles…
Continue Reading Prosecutor: Jurors conclude Durst heir ‘killed them all’
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Robert Durst’s long, bizarre and deadly run from the law ended when a Los Angeles…
Continue Reading Pentagon reverses itself, calls deadly Kabul strike an error
By ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has retreated from its defense of a drone strike that killed multiple…
Continue Reading Democrats tackling flash points of taxes, health, climate
By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats face a daunting assignment. They’re trying to complete a $3.5…
Continue Reading Democrats tackling flash points of taxes, health, climate
By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats face a daunting assignment. They’re trying to complete a $3.5…
Continue Reading Agents search in Wyoming for woman, in Florida for boyfriend
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida searched a vast wildlife reserve near the Gulf Coast for 23-year-old…
Continue Reading California wildfires make run toward giant sequoia groves
THREE RIVERS, Calif. (AP) — Two lightning-sparked wildfires in California merged and made a run to the edge of a grove of ancient sequoias, driving…
Continue Reading Loyd ties record, scores 37; Storm top Mercury to get bye
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Jewell Loyd tied a WNBA record with 22 points in the first quarter and finished with a career-high 37 and the Seattle Storm…
Continue Reading One stunning afternoon: Setbacks imperil Biden’s reset
By JONATHAN LEMIRE and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In one stunning afternoon, President Joe Biden was dealt a series of…
Continue Reading Brewers rally to top Cubs 8-5, move closer to division title
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kolten Wong hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee…
Continue Reading Kelenic 2 HRs off newcomer Heasley, Mariners beat Royals 6-2
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Seattle rookie Jarred Kelenic spoiled the major league debut of pitcher Jonathan Heasley by…
Continue Reading Diamondbacks lose 100th of season, fall 4-3 to Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Chas McCormick was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to drive in the winning run in the 10th inning as the Houston Astros sent…
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