By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Turkey’s understated Olympian Yusuf Dikeç went viral for his nonchalant stance while competing in the air pistol mixed team competition event last week. While his opponents took to the competition wearing specialized equipment, Dikeç helped Turkey win its first ever Olympic medal in shooting in what looked to be
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By Tami Luhby and Sydney Topf, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ newly named running mate is giving former President Donald Trump even more fodder to attack his Democratic rival as being weak on immigration — an issue that’s a top concern for many Americans in this presidential election. The Trump campaign and Republicans
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Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has canceled a planned trip to Central Asia to lead the government’s response after scientists urged people to prepare for a possible “megaquake” off the country’s southern coast. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its first ever “megaquake advisory” on Thursday warning of a possible future
Continue Reading Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The journey of Olympic breaking was a long one that began with a vision — one that early pioneers of the art form in the 1970s in the Bronx hardly dreamed of. The 33 breakers representing 15 countries and the Refugee Olympic Team will make their debut Friday and Saturday,
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By Michele Fiore Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A Kenosha teen about to enter his sophomore year at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee lost his life after a swimming accident at Lake Andrea in Pleasant Prairie. “You were always just happy when you were with Jack,” said Jeff Murphy, Jack Henderson’s
Continue Reading By Terell Bailey Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — One Metro Detroit man’s quick thinking helped save lives, but ultimately, it cost him his own. Now, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is making sure his good deed doesn’t go unnoticed. “He saw a co-worker who struggling in the water who
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Continue Reading By DeJanay Booth-Singleton Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — Michigan State Police confirmed that they responded to Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin’s home in Holly on Thursday. MSP did not provide details on the response but confirmed that Slotkin was a target of a swatting hoax. Police say they responded
Continue Reading AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty years on from the release of his career-making debut album, John Legend is entering uncharted territory. The R&B-pop singer tells The Associated Press that he will release his first-ever children’s album, “My Favorite Dream,” later this month. Produced by Sufjan Stevens, the record is lush, and centers
Continue Reading AP Sports Writer Wrexham is at the halfway stage of its unlikely journey to the Premier League. The next stop is League One. The Welsh club owned by actor Ryan Reynolds is hot off a successful preseason tour to the west coast of the United States and begins its domestic season on Saturday with a
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By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump tried to pressure the Federal Reserve into cutting rates — a breach of protocol that threatened to undermine the independence of the central bank and its ability to keep jobs booming and inflation low. If reelected, Trump said Thursday he’d go further: He’d try
Continue Reading ROYAL OAK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Zoo says the birth of a gorilla at the zoo in suburban Detroit is the first in its 96-year history. The gorilla that was born Thursday doesn’t have a name yet, and the sex has not been determined. The newcomer now four other gorillas at the zoo, including
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By Sandra Gonzalez and Krystal Hur, CNN Vienna, Austria (CNN) — Lisa Miller thought she’d be dancing alongside her three daughters at a Taylor Swift concert on August 8. Instead, she found herself on the streets of Vienna, hugging a stranger in the street, united in a kinship formed by disappointment and a determination to
Continue Reading Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — Pablo Llarena, magistrado del Tribunal Supremo, ha solicitado este viernes por la mañana explicaciones a la Policía autonómica de Cataluña, los Mossos d’Esquadra, y al Ministerio del Interior por el “fracaso” del operativo desplegado este jueves para detener al expresidente de la Generalitat de Cataluña Carles Puigdemont, según informó el
Continue Reading Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s army has in recent months made an unrelenting effort to punch through Ukrainian defenses at selected points along the front line in eastern Ukraine. The Kremlin’s forces have sustained their slow and grinding momentum despite heavy losses of troops and armor and for only modest gains. But those
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday continues with similar weather patterns to what we’ve been experiencing all week, leaning hot with light rain chances. Throughout the region once again we are expecting temperatures to range in the upper 90s to the low 100s. El Paso should reach 101, Las Cruces 99. Light rain chances linger
Continue Reading Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish diplomats are working to try to free seven Polish citizens who were detained in Nigeria in what Warsaw says is a misunderstanding during protests taking place in the West African country. Six Polish students and a lecturer from Warsaw University were detained earlier in the week in the
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By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — As Deadpool breaks records at the box office with “Deadpool & Wolverine,” cover art depicting the of superhero’s first ever comic book appearance could sell for a record $7.5 million. Designed by writer and artist Rob Liefeld in 1991, it would become the most valuable comic book cover art
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — IDEA Public Schools in El Paso kicked off the 2024-25 school year, welcoming over 6,000 students across its 10 campuses. This year marks a significant milestone as IDEA Edgemere College Preparatory and IDEA Rio Vista College Preparatory, who are introducing their first-ever 12th-grade class. The class of 2025 will be
Continue Reading AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mortgage rates haven’t been this attractive in more than a year, good news for homeowners eager to refinance. Many homeowners have already jumped at the opportunity to lower their monthly payment, spurring a surge in mortgage refinancing applications. The rush to refinance makes sense, as even a slight
Continue Reading Associated Press EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ first campaign stop in Wisconsin with her new running mate this week put her in a critical part of a swing state. It’s a largely rural area bordering Minnesota known for backing moderates from both parties. And while Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District is far
Continue Reading By Ramishah Maruf and Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — A major ad industry group is shutting down, days after Elon Musk-owned X filed a lawsuit that claimed the group illegally conspired to boycott advertising on his platform. “GARM is a small, not-for-profit initiative, and recent allegations that unfortunately misconstrue its purpose and activities
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Connecticut Republicans will pick nominees in state primaries on Tuesday to challenge two longtime Democratic lawmakers, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes. The leading GOP hopefuls for each seat won the party’s endorsement at state and district conventions but not by large enough margins to avoid primaries.
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Wisconsin will select candidates Tuesday who will compete in some of the fall’s most closely watched races. Republicans will choose a challenger to run against U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, who is seeking a third term. There are also primaries in two U.S. House districts that could be important
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — After a tough summer of primaries, the progressive House members who call themselves “the Squad” are facing their final challenge next week. Rep. Ilhan Omar is on the ballot in Minnesota on Tuesday, a week after fellow Squad member Cori Bush lost her primary in Missouri. In June, Rep. Jamaal
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Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Democrats will compete in Vermont’s state primary for the right to challenge four-term Republican Gov. Phil Scott in November. Esther Charlestin is an educator and former member of the Middlebury Selectboard. Peter Duval is a computer scientist and former Underhill Selectboard member who ran for governor as an independent
Continue Reading By Ben Jones, CNN (CNN) — “It is with great sadness that we must announce the death of a dream. Midnight Trains died today, surrounded by family and friends.” That was the epitaph from Midnight Trains founder Adrien Aumont on May 31, signaling that its vision of creating a new network of luxury night trains
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By Laura Klairmont, CNN (CNN) — Three of the four siblings in Lea Kilenga’s family were born with sickle cell, including Lea. Her eldest sister passed away from the disease when she was just 4 years old. Kilenga herself was told that she would not live beyond her 8th birthday. Sickle cell is an inherited
Continue Reading CNN By Laura Klairmont, CNN (CNN) — Three of the four siblings in Lea Kilenga’s family were born with sickle cell, including Lea. Her eldest sister passed away from the disease when she was just 4 years old. Kilenga herself was told that she would not live beyond her 8th birthday. Sickle cell is an
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