Lady Gaga confirms she will star in ‘Joker’ sequel alongside Joaquin Phoenix
The ‘Joker’ sequel lands an auspicious debut date, and the stars of ‘Wedding Season’ talk tradition vs. online dating. David Daniel reports.
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Lady Gaga confirms she will star in ‘Joker’ sequel alongside Joaquin Phoenix
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN It’s hard to keep a poker face with this “Joker” sequel news. Lady Gaga has announced she will star alongside Joaquin Phoenix in the upcoming sequel to “Joker.” Todd Phillips, who directed and co-wrote the 2019 film first teased “Joker: Folie à Deux” back in June. Gaga revealed in her musical
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EXPLAINER: What will it take to get Brittney Griner home?
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that WNBA star Brittney Griner has been convicted of drug possession and sentenced to nine years in prison, attention turns to the prospect of a prisoner swap between the United States and Russia that could get her home. Secretary of State Antony Blinken went public with
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DeSantis suspends Tampa prosecutor who took stance against criminalizing abortion providers
CNN, WFTS By Steve Contorno, CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday suspended Tampa’s elected prosecutor, Andrew Warren, for pledging not to use his office to go after people who seek and provide abortions or on doctors that provide gender affirming care to transgender people. DeSantis also accused Warren of not pursuing criminals to the
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Sinema’s support for the tax and climate bill could hinge on drought funding for the Southwest
By Ella Nilsen, CNN As Democrats scramble to clinch a deal on their tax and climate package, a last-minute demand is coming from key vote Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona: $5 billion to help the Southwest deal with its multi-year drought. Sen. Brian Schatz, a Democrat from Hawaii, confirmed to CNN that Sinema is seeking
Continue Reading 2-time Pro Bowl DE Carlos Dunlap makes debut with Chiefs
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Carlos Dunlap went through his first training camp practice with the Chiefs on Thursday, then the two-time Pro Bowl defensive end made it perfectly clear both why he signed with Kansas City and his goals for this season. The 33-year-old Dunlap wants to play
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery fell $2.12 to $88.54 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for October delivery fell $2.66 to $94.12 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for September delivery fell 12 cents to $2.79 a gallon. September heating oil fell 7 cents to $3.34 a gallon. September natural gas fell 15
Continue Reading Huh takes big leap off bubble with career-best 61 at Wyndham
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — John Huh has the lowest round of his PGA Tour career and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Huh shot a 61 on Thursday in the Wyndham Championship. It’s the final event of the regular season. Only the top 125 reach the FedEx Cup playoffs and are assured a
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Discovery in paleontologist’s backyard reveals evidence of North America’s early humans
By Ashley Strickland, CNN The surprising discovery of mammoth fossils in a paleontologist’s backyard have led to an even more unexpected finding. The roughly 37,000-year-old remains of a female mammoth and her calf show distinct signs of butchering, providing new evidence that humans may have arrived in North America much earlier than believed. Paleontologist Timothy
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Twitter subpoenas Elon Musk’s associates as legal battle heats up
By Jennifer Korn and Clare Duffy, CNN Twitter has subpoenaed a number of Elon Musk’s associates, according to court filings and public statements, as the company moves forward with its legal fight against the Tesla billionaire over his attempt to terminate their $44 billion acquisition deal. The list of those who have received subpoenas includes
Continue Reading Twitter subpoenas Elon Musk’s associates as legal battle heats up
CNN By Jennifer Korn and Clare Duffy, CNN Twitter has subpoenaed a number of Elon Musk’s associates, according to court filings and public statements, as the company moves forward with its legal fight against the Tesla billionaire over his attempt to terminate their $44 billion acquisition deal. The list of those who have received subpoenas
Continue Reading Pats rookie Strange holding his own in first NFL camp
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Cole Strange entered his first NFL training camp focused only on learning as much as he could and not trying to set any defined expectations. So far it’s paying off. The Patriots’ surprise first-round pick out of Tennessee-Chattanooga, he has been impressive over the first
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Oil slides under $90 to fresh six-month lows on demand worries
By Matt Egan The selloff in the oil market gathered momentum Thursday on growing concerns about weakening demand for gasoline. US oil dropped 2.3% to $88.54 a barrel, the weakest settle since February 2. Brent crude, the world benchmark, fell around 3%. A government report released Wednesday unnerved oil traders by revealing an unexpected build
Continue Reading VeeKay extends contract with ECR with zero controversy
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — One piece of IndyCar’s silly season has fallen into place. Rinus VeeKay announced a multi-year extension with Ed Carpenter Racing. The 21-year-old Dutchman said on Twitter he was staying in the No. 21 Chevrolet. Unlike recent contract dealings in both IndyCar and Formula One,
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Reactions to Brittney Griner’s conviction, 9-year sentence
The Associated Press WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was convicted and sentenced to nine years in prison for drug possession and smuggling Thursday. Here are reactions from around the basketball and political realms: ___ “Today, American citizen Brittney Griner received a prison sentence that is one more reminder of what the world already knew: Russia is
Continue Reading Reactions to Brittney Griner’s conviction, 9-year sentence
The Associated Press WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was convicted and sentenced to nine years in prison for drug possession and smuggling Thursday. Here are reactions from around the basketball and political realms: ___ “Today, American citizen Brittney Griner received a prison sentence that is one more reminder of what the world already knew: Russia is
Continue Reading La administración de Biden declara el brote de viruela del mono una emergencia de salud pública
Alejandra Ramos (CNN) — La administración de Joe Biden declaró el jueves la viruela del mono como emergencia de salud pública. El anuncio ocurre mientras los casos de la viruela del mono van en aumento en Estados Unidos, el gobierno ha recibido múltiples críticas por su manejo del brote. Incluso, algunos han pedido a la
Continue Reading Breonna Taylor killing: A timeline of the police raid and its aftermath
By Theresa Waldrop, Eliott C. McLaughlin, Sonia Moghe and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Four current and former Louisville police officers involved in the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor’s home — including detectives who worked on the search warrant and the ex-officer accused of firing blindly into her home — have been charged with civil rights violations
Continue Reading Angelica Ross will be the first trans lead in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway
By Scottie Andrew, CNN “Chicago” is Broadway’s longest-running revival — and even after more than 25 years, the production is still making history. Next month, the leading role of fame-hungry murderess Roxie Hart will be played by Angelica Ross, the production announced Thursday. Ross will be the first out transgender actress to step into Roxie’s
Continue Reading In borrowed clothes, Korda makes strong start at Muirfield
MUIRFIELD, Scotland (AP) — Playing in borrowed clothes doesn’t seem to bother Jessica Korda at the Women’s British Open. The American is still waiting for her suitcase to arrive in Muirfield, but recovered from an early bogey to shoot a 5-under 66 in the first round Thursday. That put her one shot behind leader Hinako
Continue Reading Lavrov says Russia is ready to discuss prisoner swap with US after Griner conviction
Russian court finds Griner guilty of drug smuggling
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Prosecutors await forensic analysis in Alec Baldwin shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The investigation into the fatal film-set shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin is ongoing, and the New Mexico prosecutor overseeing the case says authorities are awaiting the analysis of key forensic evidence before a decision can be made about whether criminal charges will be filed. District Attorney Mary
Continue Reading Phillies release SS Gregorius, activate SS Segura from IL
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have released veteran shortstop Didi Gregorius as part of a flurry of moves before the opener of a four-game series against Washington. Philadelphia also activated infielder Jean Segura from the 60-day injured list and right-hander Kyle Gibson from the bereavement list. Center fielder Brandon Marsh and right-hander Noah Syndergaard
Continue Reading US postponed missile test due to heightened tensions with China over Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan
By Barbara Starr, CNN Pentagon Correspondent The US has postponed a long planned missile test over concerns about China’s angry response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan earlier this week, a US official tells CNN. The decision to postpone the test flight of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile comes as China
Continue Reading Ex-Barcelona prospect Riqui Puig makes move to LA Galaxy
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Former Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig has agreed to a 3 1/2-year contract with the LA Galaxy. The 22-year-old Puig is a highly touted Spanish prospect who never solidified his place at the famed Catalan club. Puig came up through Barcelona’s La Masia academy and made his first-team debut in 2018, but
Continue Reading Judge denies Alex Jones’ attorney’s request for a mistrial
By Oliver Darcy, CNN Business A Texas judge on Thursday denied a request for a mistrial from the attorney for right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in a trial that will decide how much in damages is awarded to the parents of a Sandy Hook victim who won a default judgment against Jones. A hearing about
Continue Reading Biden administration plans to declare the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
CNN By MJ Lee, White House correspondent The Biden administration plans to declare monkeypox a public health emergency as early as Thursday, a source familiar with the decision told CNN. The announcement would come from the Department of Health and Human Services. With cases on the rise across the US, the administration has been criticized
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AP sources: US to declare monkeypox a public health emergency to bolster federal response to growing outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — AP sources: US to declare monkeypox a public health emergency to bolster federal response to growing outbreak. This is a developing news story. Download the KVIA news app to get alerts the moment news breaks.
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¿Por qué Medellín, Abu Dhabi y Miami tienen el secreto para combatir el calor extremo?
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Europa occidental se enfrenta de nuevo al calor abrasador, a medida que algunos países como Francia entran en su tercera ola de verano con temperaturas que se espera que superen los 37 °C, mientras que más del 80% de la población de EE.UU. experimentará temperaturas superiores a 32,2 °C en la
Continue Reading Cracker Barrel sparks uproar for plant-based sausage critics say is ‘woke’
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Some of the meat at Cracker Barrel might be fake, but the beef that it’s causing is very real. On Monday, the chain posted on Facebook about a plant-based sausage made by Impossible Foods that’ Cracker Barrel had added to breakfast menus earlier this summer. The post sparked strong reactions
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