Anti-Netanyahu protests erupt in Israel over delayed hostage deal
By Lauren Izso, Jeremy Diamond and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — Anti-government rallies erupted in several cities across Israel this weekend,…
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An inside look at the Supreme Court and 3 key justices
Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — The US Supreme Court holds immense power over Americans’ lives but is incredibly tight-lipped about…
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Fifth anniversary of Walmart Mass Shooting: Borderland medical staff reflect
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For many August 3, 2019 was the darkest day in the Borderland, a day that tore families apart and brought others together.…
Continue Reading Israeli airstrikes on two Gaza shelters kill 17, says Gaza Civil Defense
By Kareem Khadder, Ibrahim Dahman, Lauren Izso and Eyad Kourdi, CNN (CNN) — Israeli airstrikes on two school buildings in the north of Gaza…
Continue Reading Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris Olympics
AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Every year on Aug. 3, Katie Ledecky is reminded of her first Olympic gold medal. She was just 15 years…
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Chicken parade prompts changes to proposed restrictions in Iowa’s capital city
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s capital city is establishing a new pecking order for backyard chickens and roosters after some of their…
Continue Reading 3 brought to hospital after stabbing and shooting at Las Vegas casino
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities say three people were brought to a hospital after two of them were stabbed and the other was shot at a Las Vegas…
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Emhoff acknowledges affair during first marriage after tabloid report
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff acknowledged Saturday in a statement to CNN that he had…
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Trump says he’ll debate Harris on Fox News or not at all after weeks of back-and-forth over ABC News event
CNN By Arit John, Kate Sullivan, MJ Lee and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump said Saturday he would not debate Vice…
Continue Reading In late response, Vatican ‘deplores the offense’ of Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony tableau
ROME (AP) — The Vatican says it “deplored the offense” caused to Christians by the Olympic Games opening ceremony. The Holy See issued a…
Continue Reading Sept. 11 families group leader cheers restoration of death penalty option in 9-11 prosecutions
Associated Press The head of a group of family members of victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks says she’s hearing nearly unanimous praise of…
Continue Reading 5 people wounded in overnight shooting, Milwaukee police say
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee police say that five people were wounded in a shooting overnight. Authorities say the shooting occurred at about 1:45…
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Zheng Qinwen summons inner strength to claim China’s first Olympic singles gold medal with victory against Donna Vekić
By George Ramsay, CNN Paris (CNN) — Zheng Qinwen arrived at the Paris Olympics as a top-10 player but an unlikely candidate to win the title.…
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Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael, who has ALS, enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame in ceremony at his home
AP Pro Football Writer Steve McMichael couldn’t make it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, so the ceremony came to him. Battling ALS and bedridden…
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Community honors cyclist Alex Rozos; calls for enhanced bike safety measures
By Neydja Petithomme Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On Friday, Aug. 2, friends and…
Continue Reading Same storm, different names: How Invest 97L could graduate to Hurricane Debby
Associated Press It’s an area of low atmospheric pressure, thunderstorms and wind sloshing out of the Caribbean Sea across Cuba, into the Gulf…
Continue Reading Sha’Carri Richardson’s comeback halted by Julien Alfred, who brings 1st Olympic medal to St. Lucia
AP National Writer SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Sha’Carri Richardson’s comeback story hit a brick wall Saturday when Julien Alfred romped to the…
Continue Reading Trump says he’ll skip an ABC debate with Harris in September and wants them to face off on Fox News
Associated Press CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump says he is pulling out of a scheduled September debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on ABC…
Continue Reading NYC police sweep migrant shelter for “dangerous contraband” days after deadly shooting
By Ali Bauman Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — New York City police conducted a surprise sweep at…
Continue Reading West champ Mavs reunite with Dinwiddie, who helped in run to conference finals 2 years ago
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks are bringing back Spencer Dinwiddie in a reunion with the guard who played a key role in the club’s run to…
Continue Reading Fatal shooting in Wayne, Pennsylvania shakes community, suspect in custody after extensive search
By Kerri Corrado, Sean Tallant Click here for updates on this story WAYNE, Pennsylvania (KYW) — The 900 block of Mount…
Continue Reading Western Pennsylvania lawmakers call on Norfolk Southern to pay for Beaver County water facility
By Patrick Damp Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON (KDKA) — Lawmakers from western Pennsylvania are urging…
Continue Reading Opposition leader joins rally calling for Venezuela presidential election results to be overturned
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Thousands of people rallied in the streets of Venezuela’s capital Saturday, waving the national…
Continue Reading West Sacramento’s 3,000-home development 16 years in the making finally moves forward
By Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story WEST SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — A building boom is coming soon for West…
Continue Reading Silicon Valley lags behind in shelter space despite wealth
By Kenny Choi Click here for updates on this story San Francisco (KPIX) — The unhoused are often more noticeable in…
Continue Reading Journalists covering Nigeria protests dodge bullets as police arrest nearly 700 people
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian security forces were firing bullets and teargas at several journalists and protesters during…
Continue Reading ‘Astonishing’ Antarctica heat wave sends temperatures 50 degrees above normal
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A record-breaking heat wave unfolding at what should be the coldest time in Earth’s coldest place…
Continue Reading Deputy’s fatal shooting of Sonya Massey highlights risky practice of hiring America’s legion of ‘wandering officers’
By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — The Illinois sheriff’s deputy who gunned down Sonya Massey in her home last month is now listed as suspended on…
Continue Reading Park Fire grows to more than 400,000 acres, now 4th-largest in California history
By Raja Razek and Jay Croft, CNN (CNN) — The fourth-largest wildfire in California’s history has grown to 400,956 acres, destroying…
Continue Reading Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins quarterfinal bout and guarantees herself an Olympic medal
By Mark Esplin, Kara Fox and Issy Ronald, CNN Villepinte, France (CNN) — Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won her women’s 66kg welterweight…
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