2 arrested in Athens for protesting Beijing Olympics
By DEMETRIS NELLAS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Two women attempted to hang a banner from the Acropolis in Athens Sunday morning in…
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Gambian Toufah Jallow tells of surviving rape by dictator
By CARLEY PETESCH Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Toufah Jallow first became popular as Gambia’s scholarship winner in a contest for young…
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Rome goes to the polls to vote for new mayor amid ‘Covid pass’ tension
By Sarah Dean, CNN Romans are voting in a run-off election to decide the Italian capital‘s next mayor — with a center-left or…
Continue Reading Shooting in Syria could mark new phase in Israeli campaign
By JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The death of a former Syrian Druse lawmaker, allegedly by Israeli sniper fire, could mark a new…
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This site is an important piece of Filipino American history. Climate change is destroying it.
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Randy Gonzales grew up fishing with his father around the murky marshlands of St. Malo, a former village along the shore of…
Continue Reading This site is an important piece of Filipino American history. Climate change is destroying it.
Rising sea levels caused by climate change could leave beloved seaside landmarks like the Santa Monica pier submerged underwater within the next…
Continue Reading Center-right parties lead in Kosovo’s municipal vote
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Center-right opposition parties in Kosovo are leading in municipal elections held Sunday in the small Balkan nation but…
Continue Reading Heavy rains, landslides leave 18 dead in south India
The Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — At least 18 people have died a day after torrential rains swept through villages and flooded roads in the…
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Strong helps Nevada pull away for 34-17 victory over Hawaii
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Carson Strong passed for 395 yards and two third-quarter touchdowns and Nevada pulled away after halftime to beat Hawaii 34-17 in…
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Tony Bennett has set a new Guinness World Record
By Alaa Elassar, CNN One thing is for sure: Tony Bennett knows how to keep the music playing. The Grammy Award-winning singer just set a Guinness…
Continue Reading Deputy killed in shooting outside Houston bar had just returned from paternity leave, official says
By Jason Hanna and Alta Spells, CNN A Texas deputy who was fatally shot outside a Houston bar had just returned from paternity leave, an official…
Continue Reading Volunteers in the sky watch over migrant rescues by sea
By RENATA BRITO Associated Press ABOARD THE SEABIRD (AP) — A humanitarian effort seeks to monitor human rights violations and assist in the rescue…
Continue Reading House fire in eastern Pakistan kills 7 family members
MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say police are investigating after a fire overnight in eastern Pakistan killed seven family members. The fire…
Continue Reading Japan’s premier sends offering to controversial Tokyo shrine
By MARI YAMAGUCHI The Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has donated religious offerings to a Tokyo shrine…
Continue Reading Rising rallies Utah to 35-21 win over No. 18 Arizona State
By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Cameron Rising threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns in the second half, rallying Utah to a…
Continue Reading McDavid nets hat trick, Oilers douse Flames 5-2
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored three goals for his 11th career hat trick and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 5-2. Mike…
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‘SNL’ tackles the NFL’s Jon Gruden email scandal
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business The NFL had a rough week, and “Saturday Night Live” made sure to tackle it on this weekend’s…
Continue Reading LA Galaxy score late, beat Portland Timbers 2-1
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Sacha Kljestan scored on a penalty kick in the final minutes in the LA Galaxy’s 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on…
Continue Reading Talbot, Wild beat Kings 3-2, for 2-game sweep to open season
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Frederick Gaudreau, Victor Rask and Ryan Hartman scored in the second period and the Minnesota…
Continue Reading Roberts powers Air Force to 24-17 victory over Boise State
By JASON CHATRAW Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Brad Roberts rushed for 138 yards and two touchdowns, Air Force’s defense turned in another…
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Tarleton makes big first-half stand up, beats Dixie State
SAINT GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Steven Duncan passed for 299 yards, Javy McDonald rushed for 173, and Tarleton defeated Dixie State 41-20. Duncan passed…
Continue Reading Tarleton makes big first-half stand up, beats Dixie State
SAINT GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Steven Duncan passed for 299 yards, Javy McDonald rushed for 173, and Tarleton defeated Dixie State 41-20. Duncan passed…
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Most diverse counties in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of the most diverse counties in Texas using data from U.S. Census…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: LA hopes to maximize Scherzer with extra rest
By The Associated Press The Dodgers are ready to start ace Max Scherzer in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series against Atlanta, a day after manager…
Continue Reading UTEP wins fourth straight, smothers Louisiana Tech, 19-3
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Deion Hankins ran for two first-quarter touchdowns and Texas-El Paso earned its fourth-straight win, rolling past Louisiana…
Continue Reading UTEP wins fourth straight, smothers Louisiana Tech, 19-3
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Deion Hankins ran for two first-quarter touchdowns and Texas-El Paso earned its fourth-straight win, rolling past Louisiana…
Continue Reading Youth movement powers Sharks past Jets 4-3 in opener
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jasper Weatherby scored the tying goal in his NHL debut and William Eklund set up the…
Continue Reading No. 13 Ole Miss beats Tennessee 31-26; fans pelt field
By AL LESAR Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — No. 13 Mississippi held off Tennessee 31-26 after Rebels coach Lane Kiffin avoided being by…
Continue Reading 17 American and Canadian missionaries kidnapped by gang members in Haiti
By Matt Rivers, Etant Dupain, Natalie Gallón, Kylie Atwood and Elizabeth Joseph, CNN Seventeen missionaries from the United States and Canada, some…
Continue Reading Gang with past abductions blamed for kidnapping missionaries
By DÁNICA COTO and EVENS SANON Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A notorious Haitian gang known for brazen kidnappings and killings…
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