Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a sleepy summer weekend at the box office, holdovers reigned supreme as newcomers landed without a splash. “Deadpool & Wolverine” reclaimed first place at the North American box office in its fifth weekend with $18.3 million. Its cumulative international earnings now sit at over $1.2 billion. The Walt
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — The famous Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster in New York City was shut down indefinitely after coming to a stop mid-ride this week. The 97-year-old wooden roller coaster at Luna Park was on its ascent on Thursday when ride operators took it out of service due to a damaged chain sprocket
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By Alayna Treene and Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Fresh off a week of daily counterprogramming events and an effort to steal the spotlight from his new opponent, Donald Trump and his campaign are seeking to harness that pace in the lead-up to November — with plans to aggressively ramp up the former president’s schedule,
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Rock band Foo Fighters did not give Donald Trump’s campaign permission to play one of their songs at a recent campaign rally, a representative for the band said, and they plan to donate any royalties from the unauthorized use to Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign. On Friday, Foo Fighters’ song “My
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SUPAI, Ariz. (AP) — The body of an Arizona woman who went missing in the Grand Canyon National Park after a flash flood days earlier was recovered Sunday, park rangers said. The body of Chenoa Nickerson, 33, from the Phoenix suburb of Gilbert, Arizona, was discovered by a group rafting down the Colorado River through
Continue Reading By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — US Customs and Border Protection officers in southern California discovered that a supposed watermelon shipment wasn’t what it seemed after they uncovered more than $5 million worth of methamphetamine concealed inside, the agency said. A 29-year-old man driving a commercial tractor-trailer attempted to enter the United States from
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By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The final grand slam of the tennis season is upon us – and the US Open might be the most enthralling of the year. After an altered schedule due to the Olympics, which meant many of the world’s top stars made the switch back to clay following the grass
Continue Reading Chronicle of Philanthropy Ahead of Taylor Swift’s July 14, 2023, concert in Denver, Aditi Desai, chief marketing officer at the Food Bank of the Rockies, got an unusual call. The billionaire pop star wanted to donate tens of thousands of meals to the nonprofit — a philanthropic effort she had repeated, much like her favorite
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Lando Norris produced a dominant performance at the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, holding off Max Verstappen with ease to potentially reignite the drivers’ world championship with nine races left this season. The British driver started on pole and promptly lost the lead to Verstappen, but overtook the Dutchman
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(KVIA) — Frequent power outages at a hospital in Gaza’s northern strip have threatened the lives of many seriously ill patients, ABC is reporting. The Kamal Adwan Hospital has been struggling to care for patients since the outbreak of the latest round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict in October 2023. Due to the lack of power supply,
Continue Reading By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — With each party trying to one-up the other on its family friendliness, the popular child tax credit has become a major point of rivalry in this year’s presidential election. Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, has made boosting the child tax credit a central piece of her
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This morning, Ascarate Park hosts the annual Eagle in the Sun Triathalon, which features a 400m swim, 12-mile bike ride, and 5k run at Ascarate Pool. This year’s event hosts athletes from across Texas and New Mexico, as well as Arizona, Colorado, Rhode Island, Alabama, California, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Tennessee,
Continue ReadingCNN, WFAA, KTVT, KGMB, KHNL, UPS, CNN, CNN, WFAA, KTVT, KGMB/KHNL, UPS By Mary Gilbert and Robert Shackelford, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — The Atlantic hurricane season might be quiet for now, but the same can’t be said in the Pacific, where Hurricane Hone is bearing down on Hawaii. A tropical storm warning is in effect
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Russia and Ukraine exchanged 115 prisoners of war from each side Saturday, CNN is reporting. This marks the latest swap between the two enemy nations, as Kyiv marked its third independence day while at war with Moscow. The two sides have now held 55 prisoner exchanges since the start of
Continue Reading Associated Press SELMA, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama high school football player, who died after being critically injured during a game, was remembered at a Monday memorial service as a caring and talented athlete who accomplished much in his 16 years. Morgan Academy quarterback Caden Tellier died Saturday after being injured during the school’s Friday
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Originally Published: 24 AUG 24 22:19 ET Updated: 25 AUG 24 09:45 ET By Dana Karni, Tamar Michaelis, Alex Marquardt and Kathleen Magramo, CNN Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) — The Israeli military launched what it called “preemptive” strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, as the Iran-backed militant group said it carried out its own attacks in
Continue Reading Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — The jersey Babe Ruth wore when he called his shot during the 1932 World Series, hitting a home run to center field, sold at auction early Sunday for over $24 million. Heritage Auctions said the New York Yankee slugger’s jersey went for a record-breaking $24.12 million after a bidding war
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Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — The jersey Babe Ruth wore when he called his shot during the 1932 World Series, hitting a home run to center field, sold at auction early Sunday for over $24 million. Heritage Auctions said the New York Yankee slugger’s jersey went for a record-breaking $24.12 million after a bidding war
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By Elisabeth Buchwald and Bryan Mena, CNN (CNN) — It’s been another rollercoaster of a year so far for the US housing market. Elevated mortgage rates and home prices have pushed prospective homebuyers to the sidelines. In addition, homeowners have been reluctant to put their properties on the market and risk potentially forfeiting the ultra-low
Continue Reading Associated Press GOMA, Congo (AP) — Moses Sawasawa, a freelance photographer in Congo who began his career in 2015 at the age of 18, has been collaborating with The Associated Press since 2021. He covers humanitarian issues, culture, health and daily life. He grew up in a time of conflict but, instead, has focused his
Continue Reading By Niamh Kennedy, Lauren Kent, Michelle Velez and Maria Kostenko, CNN (CNN) — A British safety adviser for the Reuters news agency was killed and two journalists injured when a Russian strike hit a hotel in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, on Saturday night. Reuters had a six-person crew staying at the Hotel Sapphire as part of
Continue Reading By Graham Hurley, CNN (CNN) — From New York to Hawaii, people can spot security robots equipped with a suite of sensors patrolling the perimeters of some residential communities and apartment buildings. Security robots are rapidly becoming a viable complement to human security guards, sparking concerns about privacy issues and potential job losses in the
Continue Reading CNN By Simone Pathe, CNN (CNN) — If there was one sign this week of Vice President Kamala Harris’ place atop the Democratic ticket having improved the party’s brand, it was the presence of so many Senate candidates taking the stage at its convention in Chicago. Notably, three of the most vulnerable senators skipped the
Continue Reading CNN By Dana Karni, Tamar Michaelis, Alex Marquardt and Kathleen Magramo, CNN Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) — The Israeli military launched what it called “preemptive” strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, as the Iran-backed militant group said it carried out its own attacks in response to the killing of a top commander. The overnight strikes are
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By Ian Kerner, CNN (CNN) — I hear a lot about dry spells and sexless relationships from my clients as a couples therapist. But when I dig a little deeper, it’s not always the sex act that these couples are seeking. More than anything, they want to be desired. Even when a couple are having regular
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 5. And while much of the focus has been on the presidential race, there are many local items on the ballot, and some could affect how much EL Paso residents pay in property taxes. El Paso County Commissioners Court recently approved placing two items
Continue Reading CNN Analysis by Tamara Qiblawi, CNN (CNN) — For nearly a month, people in Lebanon and Israel braced for a wider war. A deadly rocket strike from Lebanon last month on the town of Majdal Shams in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights was followed by an Israeli retaliatory strike that killed Hezbollah’s top commander, Fu’ad Shukr,
Continue Reading By Andrew Torgan, CNN (CNN) — Here’s something to chew on this Sunday morning: Where do waffles come from? The answer may surprise you. And here’s what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. The weekend that was • The Israeli military launched what it called “preemptive” strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon earlier
Continue Reading Associated Press Minnesota had a half-century-old process for permitting clean energy projects that could keep developers waiting over a year for approval. For Gov. Tim Walz, outdated laws were going to make it impossible for his state to reach its goal of 100% renewable energy unless things were changed. So he worked with legislators earlier
Continue Reading By Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — Omar Watson made a promise to his mother before he left New York City for Colombia in late February. Moments before he climbed into a rideshare to the airport, they hugged in the kitchen of their Brooklyn home. She reminded him of her only request whenever he travels. “I
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