China and the US will plan a Biden-Xi call in the coming weeks, the White House says
BEIJING (AP) — The White House says Beijing and Washington will plan for a phone call in the coming weeks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and…
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Stroger Hospital Trauma Unit partners with the Navy for first-of-its-kind program
By Tara Molina Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A look inside Stroger Hospital’s Trauma Unit…
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Swiss court convicts 2 top PetroSaudi executives in fallout from 1MDB Malaysian fund scandal
Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — A Swiss criminal court has convicted two top managers of a Saudi oil company facing charges including fraud and…
Continue Reading Ecuador’s citizens voted to stop oil drilling in heart of Amazon. A year later, it hasn’t happened
Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Voters in Ecuador last year approved a referendum to keep some 700 million barrels of crude oil in the…
Continue Reading Sweaty corn is making it even more humid
Associated Press Barb Boustead remembers learning about corn sweat when she moved to Nebraska about 20 years ago to work for the National Oceanic and…
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El fundador de Telegram, Pavel Durov, fue trasladado de la custodia policial a la corte en Francia
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — El fundador de Telegram, Pavel Durov, fue liberado de la custodia policial en Francia este miércoles y transferido a…
Continue Reading Men charged after 9 dogs died of heat stroke in Indiana
By Andrew Ramos Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — An update on the disturbing K9 death case that…
Continue Reading A judge heard the case of a death row inmate who claims innocence, weeks before he’s scheduled to be executed
By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — A Missouri judge held an evidentiary hearing Wednesday over the innocence claim of death row inmate Marcellus…
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This Paralympian could be the first disabled person to go to space
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Paralympian turned astronaut John McFall could soon be the first disabled person to go to space – and he credits…
Continue Reading Environmentalist group protests against Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to develop 9 state parks
By Brandon Beyer, Tynisa Senior, Chantal Cook Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WSVN) — Gov. Ron…
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Telegram founder Pavel Durov under formal investigation with bail set at $5.56 million, prosecutor says
By Chris Liakos and Rob Picheta, CNN Paris (CNN) — Telegram founder Pavel Durov is under formal investigation and will not be allowed to leave…
Continue Reading Advierten que Puerto Rico podría enfrentar más interrupciones del servicio de electricidad
Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — Puerto Rico podría enfrentar nuevas interrupciones del servicio de la red eléctrica debido a la gran…
Continue Reading Poland’s government plans record defense spending in its 2025 budget
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s budget proposal for 2025 includes record defense spending of 187 billion zlotys or $48.7 billion. Prime Minister…
Continue Reading GOP-led states urge Supreme Court to pause EPA plan meant to cut methane emissions by 80%
Originally Published: 27 AUG 24 15:48 ET By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Republican officials in 24 states asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to…
Continue Reading Harris and Walz to sit with CNN for exclusive first joint interview since campaign began
Originally Published: 27 AUG 24 17:01 ET By Michael Williams and Kevin Liptak, CNN Washington (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris and…
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Adam Sandler, Hollywood’s ultimate dad dresser, doles out fashion advice
By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — There’s dadcore, and then there’s Adam Sandler core. And while there is a family resemblance, the two should…
Continue Reading 30 emergency calls in 4 years to home where daughter allegedly killed mother
By Kimberly King Click here for updates on this story BLACK MOUNTAIN, North Carolina (WLOS) — Buncombe County…
Continue Reading ‘My identity is stolen’: Photos of European influencers used to push pro-Trump propaganda on fake X accounts
By Katie Polglase, Pallabi Munsi, Barbara Arvanitidis, Alex Platt, Mark Baron and Oscar Featherstone, CNN Trier, Germany (CNN) — Luna, a…
Continue Reading Percival Everett, Louise Erdrich and Jason Reynolds among finalists for $50,000 Kirkus Prizes
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Percival Everett’s “James,” a reworking of Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from…
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Aubrey Plaza hasn’t watched her ‘White Lotus’ performance because she forgot her Max password
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Plenty of people can hail Aubrey Plaza’s performance as Harper on the second season of “The White…
Continue Reading Harris’ economic plan is a response to voters’ frustrations. Appeasing them carries steep costs
Analysis by Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — Inflation has cooled so much over the past year that even Federal Reserve Chair Jerome…
Continue Reading K-pop singer Taeil leaves boyband NCT over accusation of an unspecified sexual crime, his label says
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean singer Taeil has left K-pop band NCT after being accused of an unspecified sexual crime,…
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Parental stress is a significant public health issue, surgeon general says in new advisory
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Parents in the United States are overwhelmed and burned out with the “dizzying pace” of the world, and…
Continue Reading Parental stress is a significant public health issue, surgeon general says in new advisory
CNN By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Parents in the United States are overwhelmed and burned out with the “dizzying pace” of the world, and…
Continue Reading Denmark creates 3 new ministers in government reshuffle
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s three-party centrist government says it will create three new ministries, including a government office in…
Continue Reading Traveling this Labor Day weekend? Expect record crowds and lower prices
By Marnie Hunter and Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Labor Day weekend will be busier than ever in many areas, but travelers will have at least one…
Continue Reading 6 Polish students and a lecturer freed from detention in Nigeria, foreign ministry in Warsaw says
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s foreign ministry says that seven Polish citizens — six students and a lecturer — who were detained in…
Continue ReadingThe fall forecast is in and there’s some bad news for fall lovers
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Fall is a season of transitions: brutally hot summer days give way to crisp fall evenings, green…
Continue Reading It’s a tough time for college presidents, but Tania Tetlow thrives as a trailblazer at Fordham
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tania Tetlow has earned a reputation as a trailblazer. She became the first woman and first layperson to serve…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Rain potential and average temps Wednesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We continue to see shower and thunderstorm potential through the region. Temperatures are now trending near or below normal.…
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