Chili’s take on the Big Mac is beating McDonald’s at its own game
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Americans aren’t getting their Big Mac fix at McDonald’s anymore. They’re going to Chili’s…
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An offering, a fire, a prayer. How a Mexico City community celebrates its pre-Hispanic origins
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Claudia Santos’ spiritual journey has left a mark on her skin. Soon after the 50-year-old embraced her…
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Texas woman recovering after dramatic rescue from submerged vehicle
WEST ORANGE, Texas (AP) — Newly available video shows police in southeast Texas making a dramatic water rescue of a woman whose vehicle was almost…
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Texas woman recovering after dramatic rescue from submerged vehicle
WEST ORANGE, Texas (AP) — Newly available video shows police in southeast Texas making a dramatic water rescue of a woman whose vehicle was almost…
Continue Reading Germany closes military base over suspicion water supply was sabotaged
By Sophie Tanno and Chris Stern, CNN (CNN) — A German military base near the western city of Cologne was temporarily closed on Wednesday as…
Continue Reading Mexico’s president to send diplomatic note over US funding for a Mexican anti-corruption NGO
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president has lashed out at U.S. funding for a Mexican anti-corruption non-profit group, and said he will send a…
Continue Reading Graffiti celebrating Italian volleyball player Paola Egonu vandalized after Italy wins Olympic gold
Associated Press ROME (AP) — Rome’s mayor and several others have denounced the defacing of a street-art celebration of Paola Egonu. She helped…
Continue Reading What we know about Ukraine’s surprise push into Russian territory
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — For more than a week, Ukrainian troops have pushed into the Kursk region of Russia, just north of their…
Continue Reading A city in Oklahoma agrees to pay more than $7 million to an exonerated former death row inmate
Associated Press EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma city has agreed to pay more than $7 million to a former death row inmate who was exonerated after…
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Katy Perry video under investigation after allegedly filming in protected area without permission
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Katy Perry is in hot water in Spain after allegedly filming the music video for her new single “Lifetimes” in a…
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Hollywood Beach restaurant targeted by arsonist for second time
By John MacLauchlan, Peter D’Oench Click here for updates on this story HOLLYWOOD, Florida (WFOR) — A man has…
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As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is expected to announce water cuts soon that would affect some of the 40 million people…
Continue Reading Barnacle-covered cocaine package worth $625,000 spotted by boaters in Florida after storms
By Aliza Chasan Click here for updates on this story FLORIDA (WFOR) — Boaters in southwest Florida spotted $625,000…
Continue ReadingIran’s mixed signals leave some allies in the dark and set region on edge
Analysis by Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) — The mood in Lebanon’s restive capital has darkened in the two weeks since Israel’s…
Continue Reading Man survives attack by black bear in Sierra Nevada foothills
By Brandon Downs, Madisen Keavy Click here for updates on this story LONG BARN, California (KOVR) — A man on a run in a…
Continue Reading Man survives attack by black bear in Sierra Nevada foothills
KOVR By Brandon Downs, Madisen Keavy Click here for updates on this story LONG BARN, California (KOVR) — A man on a run…
Continue Reading Video shows 8-year-old girl using bat to help fight off armed robber at Twin Cities liquor store
By Ubah Ali Click here for updates on this story MAPLEWOOD, Minnesota (WCCO) — It’s back to business after a big…
Continue Reading Video shows 8-year-old girl using bat to help fight off armed robber at Twin Cities liquor store
WCCO, BIG DISCOUNT LIQUORS MAPLEWOOD, CNN By Ubah Ali Click here for updates on this story MAPLEWOOD, Minnesota (WCCO)…
Continue Reading China’s foreign minister meets with Myanmar’s military boss as civil war strains their relations
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — China’s top diplomat has visited Myanmar and met with the leader of its military government as growing…
Continue Reading Pennsylvania mom chronicles lung cancer journey on TikTok, hoping to raise awareness, empower others
By Stephanie Stahl Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — A Harrisburg mom on TikTok…
Continue Reading Delegate who was arrested at Ferguson protest withdraws from DNC as bodycam video is released
Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Missouri Democratic Party says that one of the people accused of damaging a Ferguson Police Department fence…
Continue Reading Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus smashes into home after driver fleeing police causes crash
By Jennifer Borrasso, Michael Guise Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh…
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Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus smashes into home after driver fleeing police causes crash
KDKA By Jennifer Borrasso, Michael Guise Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A…
Continue ReadingBlinken dialoga con la canciller de México, Alicia Bárcena, sobre la crisis política en Venezuela
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — El secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Antony Blinken, conversó este martes con la secretaria de…
Continue Reading A top Hamas official says the group is losing faith in the US as a mediator in Gaza cease-fire talks
Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — A top Hamas official said the Palestinian militant group is losing faith in the United States’ ability to…
Continue Reading Cokeburg gardener wins big at Washington County Fair with massive vegetables
By Ross Guidotti Click here for updates on this story CHARTIERS TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Even a backyard…
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Cokeburg gardener wins big at Washington County Fair with massive vegetables
KDKA By Ross Guidotti Click here for updates on this story CHARTIERS TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Even a backyard…
Continue Reading Watermelon experts for four generations: How Philadelphia’s Carter Melons got their start and became a staple
By Janelle Burrell Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — At the intersection of 84th…
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Watermelon experts for four generations: How Philadelphia’s Carter Melons got their start and became a staple
KYW By Janelle Burrell Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — At the intersection of…
Continue Reading N.J. family says woman was “harmless” when she was killed by police. Now, they’re demanding answers.
By Naveen Dhaliwal Click here for updates on this story FORT LEE, New Jersey (WCBS) — A New Jersey family is demanding…
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