Travelers are getting a head start on the long Labor Day weekend
AP Business Writer Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be packed across the U.S. this Labor Day weekend as a lot Americans…
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Free colonoscopies and million dollar paydays: How countries rewarded their Olympic champions
By Jack Hillcox, CNN (CNN) — Athletes train their whole lives for the opportunity to win an Olympic medal. The step onto the podium is the…
Continue Reading Bayesian yacht captain faces manslaughter probe after deadly sinking in Sicily
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN (CNN) — The captain of the luxury Bayesian yacht that sank near Porticello, off the coast of Sicily, last week will…
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UTEP kicks off fall semester and Miner Welcome!
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso is welcoming students back to campus today. UTEP has many new initiatives in store, along…
Continue Reading One of Gaza’s last functioning hospitals is emptying out as Israeli forces draw near
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — One of Gaza’s last functioning hospitals has been emptying out in recent days as Israel has…
Continue Reading Meet the 4-person crew spearheading SpaceX’s daring Polaris Dawn mission
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — SpaceX’s latest attempt to push the cosmic boundaries is set to kick off this week with a mission called…
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German leader vows tougher knife laws and more deportations after fatal attack in Solingen
Associated Press SOLINGEN, Germany (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed to toughen knife laws and step up deportations of rejected…
Continue Reading A dam collapses in eastern Sudan after heavy rainfall. Local media report dozens missing
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s health ministry says a dam has collapsed due to heavy rainfall in the eastern Red Sea state, sending water flooding over…
Continue Reading US national parks are receiving record-high gift of $100M
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The official nonprofit organization of the National Park Service is set to receive the largest grant in its…
Continue Reading Aryna Sabalenka is ready to ‘fight for every point’ in her quest for US Open glory
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — After three deep runs at the US Open, Aryna Sabalenka is close to cracking the formula for success at tennis’…
Continue ReadingUn turista muere en un derrumbe de una cueva de hielo mientras los rescatistas buscan a dos desaparecidos en Islandia
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Al menos una persona murió y otras dos están desaparecidas después de que una cueva de hielo se derrumbara…
Continue Reading American soccer icon Megan Rapinoe has jersey retired by former NWSL club Seattle Reign
By Jacob Lev and Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — American soccer icon Megan Rapinoe had her jersey retired by her former National Women’s Soccer…
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A tycoon collector forbade anyone from selling his coins for 100 years. A century on, the first set just fetched $16.5M
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Following the death of the Danish butter magnate Lars Emil Bruun in 1923, his will had a curious order: His vast…
Continue Reading Lydia Ko completes ‘Cinderella-like story’ with Women’s Open victory after Olympic gold in Paris
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Lydia Ko completed what she called a “Cinderella-like story” as she clinched the Women’s Open at St. Andrews on…
Continue Reading Community comes together to remember the missing Virginia mother whose husband is accused of killing her
By Lauren Mascarenhas and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — The Northern Virginia community that rallied to raise awareness and demand answers when…
Continue ReadingLas actas son la paz, dice Edmundo González ante citación de la Fiscalía de Venezuela
Sofía Barruti (CNN Español) — Edmundo González Urrutia, candidato opositor en las elecciones presidenciales del 28 de julio en Venezuela,…
Continue Reading Ukraine counts on new long-range weapon to bypass Western restrictions and hit deep into Russia
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine says it has a new long-range weapon to strike deep into Russia without asking permission from allies…
Continue Reading University of Michigan receives notice of allegations from NCAA related to sign-stealing investigation
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The University of Michigan has received a notice of allegations from the NCAA related to the sign-stealing…
Continue ReadingRusia lanza un mortal ataque aéreo nocturno contra ciudades y redes eléctricas en Ucrania
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Las fuerzas rusas lanzaron una serie de ataques con drones y misiles contra la infraestructura energética en Ucrania…
Continue ReadingEste es el aeropuerto mejor conectado del mundo en este momento
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — No importa a quién conoces, sino a dónde los llevas. El aeropuerto IGA de Estambul, inaugurado hace apenas seis años…
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Mortgage rates are falling. Here’s what you should know before buying a new home
By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Homebuying in the United States has recently slowed to a crawl, but falling mortgage rates could soon jolt it…
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Arizona judge sets 2026 trial date for Trump allies accused of trying to subvert the 2020 election
By Zachary Cohen, CNN Phoenix (CNN) — An Arizona judge has set a trial date of January 5, 2026, for allies of former President Donald Trump…
Continue Reading Greek-flagged tanker is burning after Houthi attacks, but no sign of oil spill
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Greek-flagged tanker repeatedly attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea remains…
Continue ReadingANÁLISIS | Los ataques personales de Trump no solo reflejan quién es, son su estrategia
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Ocho años de insultos, incitaciones y afrentas al estado de derecho han demostrado que Donald Trump no se dejará…
Continue Reading Dutch watchdog fines Uber $324 million for alleged inadequate protection of drivers’ data
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch data protection watchdog has slapped a 290 million euro ($324 million) fine on ride-hailing service Uber…
Continue Reading EPISD’s new app has parents and teachers concerned about privacy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso Independent School District has launched a new app to improve communications between parents and teachers. El Paso…
Continue Reading Trump tries to connect Harris to the chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal on anniversary of attack
Associated Press Former President Donald Trump on Monday is tying Vice President Kamala Harris to the chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal on the third…
Continue Reading This is the world’s best-connected airport right now
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — It’s not who you know, but where you’re flying them to. IGA Istanbul Airport, which opened just six…
Continue Reading She’s the sitting vice president. She’s the candidate of change. How Harris is having it both ways
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — She’s the sitting vice president who has been in office for 3 1/2 years. She’s also the presidential…
Continue Reading Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris dies at age 70
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris has died at the age of 70, the team announced on Sunday.…
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