Florida deputy climbs building to rescue a baby from an Orlando apartment fire
In Orange County, Florida, a deputy climbed up a burning building to save a crying baby from a third-story balcony.
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Florida deputy climbs building to rescue a baby from an Orlando apartment fire
By Michelle Watson and Christine Sever, CNN A Florida deputy climbed the outside of an apartment building to rescue a one-year-old girl from a fire early Saturday and the dramatic scene was captured on the deputy’s body camera, officials said. The baby and her mother were struggling to escape after a fire broke out at
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Swing-state Democrats turn on Biden over Title 42 border decision
CNN By Eric Bradner and Alex Rogers, CNN The Democratic rebellion against President Joe Biden‘s plans to lift pandemic-era border restrictions is growing, as candidates in marquee races from Nevada to New Hampshire break with the administration and Republicans turn immigration into a centerpiece of their midterm election messaging. The Biden administration is set to
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America’s pandemic recovery has slowed to a crawl
CNN By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business Investors are gearing up for a week of big ticket economic data, including a first look at economic growth between January and March and more inflation numbers. America’s economic activity, measured by gross domestic product, is forecast to have only grown at an annualized pace of 1% in the
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America’s pandemic recovery has slowed to a crawl
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business Investors are gearing up for a week of big ticket economic data, including a first look at economic growth between January and March and more inflation numbers. America’s economic activity, measured by gross domestic product, is forecast to have only grown at an annualized pace of 1% in the first
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DeSantis tests limits of his combative style in Disney feud
By STEVE PEOPLES and BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — In taking on Disney, Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is testing the limits of his combative leadership style while sending an unmistakable message to his rivals. And that message is that there’s nothing or no one he won’t fight as he plots his
Continue Reading Germany: Left party to hold leadership vote amid turmoil
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s Left party says it will hold a leadership vote in June amid a series of internal spats including over the handling of sexism allegations. Co-leader Susanne Hennig-Wellsow resigned Wednesday. She cited the sexism spat and unfulfilled hopes for the party’s renewal. The Left said in a statement Sunday that its executive
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Paris Saint-Germain seals Ligue 1 title after Lionel Messi scores screamer
By Ben Church, CNN Lionel Messi scored a stunning long-range goal to help Paris Saint-Germain win a much expected Ligue 1 title Saturday. The Parisians knew they would clinch a record-equaling 10th title if they avoided defeat against RC Lens and Mauricio Pochettino’s side stuttered to a 1-1 draw. Messi’s curling effort from outside the
Continue Reading France’s presidential rivals: Key moments, private lives
By SYLVIE CORBET and ELAINE GANLEY Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Voters are choosing between two visions of France and two very different people in Sunday’s presidential runoff. Incumbent President Emmanuel Macron has gone from a young newbie in politics to a key world player in just five years. The outspoken 44-year-old centrist has notably
Continue Reading When anchovies mate, they stir the ocean and spur a healthy ecosystem, study finds
By Zoe Sottile, CNN It’s not about the size of the fish — it’s about the motion in the ocean. A new study led by Southampton University researchers has found that when some species of fish get frisky, their activity causes the Earth’s waters to move — as much as a major storm does. Researchers
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A crystal-clear issue: The White House is in desperate need of new glassware
By Kate Bennett, CNN It was during the George W. Bush administration that it was first noticed in earnest, and the massive state dinners of the Barack Obama era only solidified the situation: The White House was desperately in need of crystal. Not crystal balls, not crystal chandeliers — just crystal, the kind one drinks
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Perfection ends for Japanese pitcher Sasaki — on first pitch
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki of the Chiba Lotte Marines is mortal, after all. After throwing a perfect game two weeks ago — the first in Japanese baseball in 28 years — and eight perfect innings a week ago before being pulled after 102 pitches, Sasaki gave up a hit on his first
Continue Reading Tyson Fury vows to retire from professional boxing and calls himself the ‘best heavyweight there’s ever been’
By Ben Church, CNN Tyson Fury vowed to retire from professional boxing after producing a masterclass to beat Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium Saturday. The 33-year-old knocked out his opponent in the sixth round with a devastating uppercut before reiterating a promise he made to his wife, Paris, to step away from the sport. “I
Continue Reading Elon Musk’s next massive payday looms
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Does the richest person on the planet need another massive pay package? That’s the decision facing the Tesla board of directors. CEO Elon Musk doesn’t receive any cash salary or bonus. He’s paid only with stock options. But he has just about exhausted the options available from the compensation package
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Bora, williwaws and Chinook: damaging winds you’ve probably never heard of
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist When a sudden, violent and cold gust of wind sweeps down from the mountains, you know the williwaws have arrived. And if bora winds are in the forecast, make sure to set your clothes out to dry along with your prosciutto. Haven’t heard of williwaw and bora winds before? Maybe
Continue Reading 4 Polish miners declared dead; search goes on for 6 missing
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish authorities say the death toll from accidents in recent days at two coal mines in southern Poland has increased to nine after four miners were brought to the surface and pronounced dead on Sunday. The miners were among 10 who had been missing since an underground tremor and methane gas
Continue Reading The gun violence epidemic feels hopeless. These five experts have possible solutions
By Ray Sanchez, CNN The bloodshed over Easter weekend was emblematic of the alarming and unabated surge in gun violence in the United States. From New York to Pennsylvania to Florida, from Nevada to California to Oregon, eight people were killed and dozens injured during at least 10 mass shootings last weekend alone. The violence
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: How France’s old-school voting system works
PARIS (AP) — French voters in the presidential election are using an old-school voting system that has defied calls for more flexibility or modernization. They use paper ballots tucked in paper envelopes, which are then counted by hand, one by one. No absentee voting is allowed, and no early voting either. A tiny handful of
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: White Sox OF Eloy Jiménez injured again
By The Associated Press The Chicago White Sox likely will have an update on Eloy Jiménez after the slugging outfielder hurt his right hamstring during Saturday’s 9-2 loss at Minnesota. But he is expected to be out for a while after he also missed much of last year with a ruptured left pectoral tendon. The
Continue Reading Felons turned firefighters find new lives on the front lines
By Paul Vercammen, CNN John Reyna peeled off protective gear at the firefighter Ventura Training Center (VTC), and reflected on dark days in prison. “The worst for me was having that feeling of letting my family down,” said the 40-year-old married father with four children. “That was the hardest part for me. I’m a provider.”
Continue Reading 5 teenagers shot near Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park, police say
By Michelle Watson, CNN Several teenagers were shot Saturday night near Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park, police said. Five people with ages ranging from 15 to 19 were injured but are stable, Atlanta Police Deputy Chief Timothy Peek said during a news conference. Police were called to an intersection of Centennial Olympic Park Drive in downtown
Continue Reading Opposition wins Slovenia vote, defeating right-wing populist
By ALI ZERDIN Associated Press LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Early official results from Sunday’s parliamentary election in Slovenia show that an opposition liberal party convincingly won, in a major defeat for populist Prime Minister Janez Jansa, who was accused of pushing the small European Union country to the right while in office. After counting over
Continue Reading To Europe’s relief, France’s Macron wins but far-right gains
By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has comfortably won reelection to a second term. His victory Sunday triggered waves of relief among allies that France won’t abruptly shift course in the midst of a war in Ukraine from European and NATO efforts to punish and contain Russia. Macron’s far-right
Continue Reading Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen face off again, with France’s future direction at stake
French President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen went head-to-head in a televised debate days before a run-off in the presidential election. CNN’s Jim Bittermann reports.
Continue Reading Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen face off again, with France’s future direction at stake
By Joshua Berlinger, CNN French voters will choose between two very different visions for their country during Sunday’s presidential runoff election, as the centrist President Emmanuel Macron seeks to fend off a challenge from his far-right opponent, Marine Le Pen. Macron, 44, is pitching voters on an innovative, globalized France at the head of a
Continue Reading France has 5 hits, 5 RBIs as Mariners outslug Royals 13-7
SEATTLE (AP) — Ty France had five hits, including a three-run homer, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 13-7. Royals reliever Jake Brentz walked four straight batters to open the eighth inning. His bases-loaded free pass to Julio Rodriguez allowed Donovan Walton to score the go-ahead run. Jesse Winker then drove in
Continue Reading Five black bears were hibernating under a home for months. The home’s occupant had no idea
By Sara Smart, CNN One South Lake Tahoe, California, renter had some unknown house guests living underneath their house. For months the renter, who chooses to remain anonymous, had heard occasional noises like that of purring beneath the floorboards. They asked neighbors if they were hearing the same noise, but everything was quiet on their
Continue Reading Ukrainians celebrate Easter in the shadow of war
Ukrainians are on alert this Orthodox Easter weekend amid fighting across the country. Still, many are descending on churches for blessings and reflection. They speak to CNN’s Isa Soares.
Continue Reading Ukrainians celebrate Easter in the shadow of war
By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, Isa Soares, Madalena Araujo, Sofiya Harbuziuk, Oleksandra Ochman and Marc Seeman, CNN They’ve endured intense battles, brutal airstrikes and unimaginable loss, but this weekend many Ukrainians will attempt to celebrate one of their most important holidays of the year: Orthodox Easter. Traditionally a time of reflection and rebirth, this Sunday will also
Continue Reading Free agent Conforto has shoulder surgery, will miss season
NEW YORK (AP) — Free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto will miss the entire season after having surgery on his right shoulder. Conforto’s agent, Scott Boras, confirmed late Saturday night in a text message to The Associated Press that Conforto had surgery last week performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, head physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers and
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