At least 30 dead after dam collapses in Sudan, UN agency says
By Avery Schmitz, CNN (CNN) — At least 30 people have been killed following the collapse of a dam in Sudan’s northwest Red Sea State,…
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Police officer honored for saving man’s life shortly after joining department
By Steve Maugeri Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — Miami-Dade police officer Nilson Ronaldo Herrera…
Continue Reading Mountain lion captured on video walking in downtown area
By Richard Ramos, Steve Large Click here for updates on this story VACAVILLE, California (KOVR) — Vacaville city…
Continue Reading Search suspended for man missing in Emigrant Wilderness, days after his dog was found alone
By Cecilio Padilla Click here for updates on this story TUOLUMNE COUNTY, California (KOVR) — Authorities say they have…
Continue Reading Mental health team responding to nonviolent 911 calls expands through Los Angeles
By Julie Sharp Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — A program using mental health workers to…
Continue Reading Man in viral video delivering racist diatribe after crash identified as Northern California firefighter
By Carlos Castañeda Click here for updates on this story California (KPIX) — A man seen in a viral video berating a…
Continue Reading Man in viral video delivering racist diatribe after crash identified as Northern California firefighter
KPIX By Carlos Castañeda Click here for updates on this story California (KPIX) — A man seen in a viral video berating…
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U.S. Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to the GDP, about as much as Florida’s economy, report finds
Associated Press Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product in 2021, up from $661 billion in 2010 and at a growth rate…
Continue Reading Teen’s art project goes viral after being turned away from State Fair of Texas competition
By Amelia Mugavero Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — The State Fair of Texas is just weeks away and…
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RFK Jr.’s long history of attacking Trump melted away after he endorsed him for president
By Andrew Kaczynski, CNN (CNN) — Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who suspended his campaign on Friday and endorsed…
Continue Reading US appeals court clears way for Florida ban on transgender care for minors
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal appeals court Monday cleared the way for Florida to enforce a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, blocking a lower…
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UT System prohibits its universities from making political or social statements
By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune Aug. 23, 2024 “UT System prohibits its universities from making political or social statements” was first published…
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El hijo de Christopher Reeve recuerda la última vez que vio a su padre de pie en el nuevo tráiler de “Super/Man”
Belén Liotti (CNN) — El tráiler de un nuevo documental sobre Christopher Reeve, la estrella de “Superman”, incluye un momento emotivo de…
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LULAC condemns Paxton’s election fraud raids as “intimidation”
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Aug. 23, 2024 “LULAC condemns Paxton’s election fraud raids as “intimidation”” was first published by The Texas…
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Texas Latino leaders label voter fraud investigation “nonsense,” call for federal, state reviews
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Aug. 26, 2024 “Texas Latino leaders label voter fraud investigation “nonsense,” call for federal, state…
Continue Reading Nonprofit rescues kittens that were found in trash compactor
WTVF, LUCKY’S CAT HOUSE, CNN By Aaron Cantrell Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) —…
Continue Reading Nonprofit rescues kittens that were found in trash compactor
By Aaron Cantrell Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — Animal dumping is an ongoing issue…
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1700° Steakhouse to hold charity dinner for EPFH
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 1700° Steakhouse is partnering with FamilyMEAL to hold a charity dinner to raise money for El Pasoans Fighting Hunger. The…
Continue Reading Former couple dead after murder-suicide; children inside house at time of shooting, police say
By Jessica Vallejo, Rubén Rosario Click here for updates on this story DORAL, Florida (WSVN) — An argument inside a…
Continue Reading 4 women honored for saving man’s life at racquet club
By Marc Liverman Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Asheville Fire Department…
Continue Reading Democrats sue to block new GOP-backed Georgia election certification rules
By Fredreka Schouten and Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Democrats, with the backing of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, on Monday sued to…
Continue Reading Man caught on camera appearing to hold, pull turtle
By Mika Miyashima Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — A federal investigation is underway after a…
Continue Reading LA to pay more than $38M for failing to make affordable housing accessible
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The city of Los Angeles will pay more than $38 million to settle a lawsuit from 2017 over allegedly failing to…
Continue Reading Fiscalía en Puerto Rico acusa a 32 personas de fraude con el programa de asistencia por desempleo durante la pandemia
Belén Liotti (CNN Español) –– En Puerto Rico, 32 personas fueron acusadas por autoridades federales por su presunta participación en un fraude…
Continue Reading Judge orders Martin Shkreli to turn over all copies of unreleased Wu-Tang Clan album
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli has been ordered to turn over copies of Wu-Tang Clan’s unreleased “Once…
Continue Reading Missouri abortion-rights amendment faces last-minute legal challenges
Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Both sides of the debate over whether to enshrine abortion rights in Missouri’s constitution have filed…
Continue Reading In a rare event, fire smoke covers Brazil’s capital, prompting federal response
Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The buildings in Brazil’s modernist capital, Brasilia, have been enveloped in smoky air the past two…
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Congressional task force on Trump assassination attempt promises thorough investigation, discourages jumping to conclusions
By Holmes Lybrand and Danny Freeman, CNN (CNN) — Members of the bipartisan congressional task force established to investigate the attempted…
Continue Reading Philadelphia airport celebrates its brigade of stress-busting therapy dogs
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A pack of four-legged therapists that helps calm airport travelers are getting a break of their own. Members…
Continue Reading Mariah Carey’s mother and sister died on the same day. The singer says her ‘heart is broken’
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mariah Carey’s says her mother Patricia and sister Alison both died on the same day. Carey wrote in a…
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