El Paso City Council votes to let voters decide on Multipurpose Center’s future
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story listed Mayor Oscar Leeser as one of the people who voted in favor of the motion. Leeser did not…
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Big trees, a wooden ceiling and ‘therapy’ llamas: What you’ll find in PDX’s renovated terminal
By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — After more than three years of work, one of the Pacific Northwest’s busiest airports is set to reopen its main…
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Rocked by cancellation of Vienna concerts, Swifties shake it off and flock to London
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — For Herve Tram, being a Taylor Swift fan isn’t just about the music. The 28-year-old computer network engineer…
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Emhoff hits Aileen Cannon as a judge who would ‘do Trump’s bidding’ while warning of possible future Trump SCOTUS nominees
By Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — Second gentleman Doug Emhoff criticized the federal judge who oversaw the classified documents case against…
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Dallas Cowboys become first sports franchise to be worth over $10 billion, per Sportico
By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The Dallas Cowboys have become the first professional sports team to be valued at over $10 billion, according to…
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Mars agrees to buy Pringles maker Kellanova in $36 billion deal
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Mars has agreed to buy Kellanova in a deal that values the maker of Cheez-It and Pringles at almost $29…
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Germany investigates possible unauthorized entry and sabotage at a military barracks
BERLIN (AP) — The German Defense Ministry says investigators are looking into suspicions of unauthorized entry and possible sabotage at a major…
Continue Reading ‘I’m down to eating ramen’: Social Security benefits aren’t keeping up with inflation
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Until last year, Janet Albrecht could afford to eat roast beef sandwiches or tuna salad for lunch. But the widowed…
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Ed Sheeran signs autographs for fans – in hot sauce
By Rosa Rahimi, CNN London (CNN) — Ed Sheeran surprised fans at a supermarket outside of London on Tuesday, where he dished out pizza and…
Continue Reading Sweet and salty deal worth $30 billion would put M&M’s and Snickers alongside Cheez-It and Pringles
AP Business Writers M&M’s maker Mars is buying Kellanova, the maker of Cheez-Its and Pop-Tarts, for nearly $30 billion in an effort to…
Continue Reading Harris campaign’s new $90 million in battleground ads in August aims to sharpen contrast with Trump
AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is launching a $90 million advertising effort over the…
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Trump’s continued attacks on Harris’ rise stir fears he could question election outcome if he loses in November
CNN By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Kamala Harris is officially the Democratic presidential nominee, but Donald Trump is continuing to describe…
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Alcohol’s healthy halo dims as study finds drinking may be harmful for older adults, even at low levels
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Americans, and especially those under age 35, are changing their tune on alcohol use, with a growing share…
Continue Reading Hunter Biden retains new lawyer ahead of trial on tax charges after plea talks stall
By Katelyn Polantz and Paula Reid, CNN (CNN) — Hunter Biden has brought on a new, high-profile criminal defense lawyer to lead him through his…
Continue Reading Starbucks is struggling. So it hired fast food’s Mr. Fix-It
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — In 2018, Chipotle was reeling from food safety fears after an E. coli outbreak, restaurants were…
Continue Reading Edmunds: The pros and cons of buying a hybrid vehicle or plug-in hybrid
Edmunds Deciding between a hybrid vehicle and a plug-in hybrid vehicle comes down to three questions. Do you want the ability to drive only on…
Continue Reading A new global health emergency: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and will the virus spread?
AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization has declared the increasing spread of mpox in Africa a global health emergency,…
Continue Reading Americans give Harris an advantage over Trump on honesty and discipline, an AP-NORC poll finds
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A poll finds Vice President Kamala Harris is going into the last stretch of the presidential campaign as the…
Continue Reading Murder trial of ex-politician accused of killing Vegas reporter features dueling opening statements
By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The murder trial of Robert Telles, the former Nevada politician accused of fatally stabbing a Las Vegas…
Continue Reading Hurricane Ernesto drops torrential rain on Puerto Rico as it strengthens heading toward Bermuda
Associated Press TOA BAJA, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Ernesto dropped torrential rain on Puerto Rico and knocked out power for nearly half of all…
Continue Reading Refugee Olympic Team’s historic first medalist Cindy Ngamba hopes to inspire millions
By Rosanne Roobeek and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — The story of Cindy Winner Djankeu Ngamba is one of resilience. Living up to her middle name,…
Continue Reading Manchester United women’s player Geyse subjected to homophobic abuse online
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Manchester United and Brazil soccer player Geyse said she will “fight hate with love” after being targeted by…
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Elliott seeks 10 of the 15 board seats at Southwest in bid to strengthen the airline’s performance
DALLAS (AP) — Elliott Investment Management is launching a proxy fight with Southwest Airlines and plans to nominate 10 candidates for the…
Continue Reading Ukraine says it has taken more ground and prisoners during its advance into Russia border region
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces pushed on with their major cross-border advance into Russia’s Kursk region for a second…
Continue Reading Trial of ex-politician in killing of Vegas reporter opens with video of attacker ‘lying in wait’
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Video of a person wearing bright orange slipping into the yard of a Las Vegas reporter’s home opened the…
Continue Reading Cam Ward is the ACC preseason player of the year. Without throwing a pass yet, he’s Miami’s leader
AP Sports Writer CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Practice was over. The Miami Hurricanes gathered at midfield to hear a few words from coach Mario…
Continue Reading French prosecutors investigate gender-based cyber harassment of Algerian Olympic champ Imane Khelif
PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors opened an investigation into an online harassment complaint made by Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif after a…
Continue ReadingThe change that Realtors’ powerful trade group resisted for decades is finally happening
Analysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Buying a house — the most expensive purchase of your life — fundamentally sucks. The…
Continue Reading Harris and Walz to take bus tour through Pennsylvania ahead of Democratic convention
By Eva McKend and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will roll…
Continue Reading Vikings rookie QB JJ McCarthy to miss season after surgery for meniscus tear
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — JJ McCarthy’s career as the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback will be delayed until next season after it was…
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