Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ returns with a vengeance
By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Less than a month ago, Justice Elena Kagan suggested the Supreme Court consider dialing back its…
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US grouped with Mexico, Italy and Britain at Houston in 1st round of 2026 World Baseball Classic
NEW YORK (AP) — The United States will face Mexico, Italy and Britain in Group B of the first round of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which be…
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FAA sent 43 more cases of unruly airline passengers to the FBI for possible prosecution
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say they referred 43 cases of unruly airline passengers to the FBI for possible prosecution in the last year. The…
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Spider forces male fireflies to flash like females to set a lethal trap, scientists say
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — In the paddy fields and around the ponds of central China, a common species of orb-weaving spider builds new webs…
Continue Reading Shein sues Temu over copyright infringements as the legal feud between the two companies heats up
AP Business Writer Online fast-fashion giant Shein is suing its competitor Temu once again, accusing the China-founded shopping platform of stealing…
Continue Reading The UAE accepts credentials of Taliban ambassador in a major diplomatic win for Afghanistan’s rulers
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United Arab Emirates has accepted the credentials of the Taliban’s ambassador to the oil-rich Gulf Arab country.…
Continue Reading Jacinda Ardern Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Jacinda Ardern, former prime minister of New Zealand. Personal Birth date: July…
Continue Reading Tim Walz prepares to introduce himself, helped by football players, students and Amy Klobuchar
CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — Former football players coached by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be on hand as his name is entered into…
Continue Reading Police target governor of northern Brazil state in probe of COVID-19 alleged fraud
Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — The governor of Brazil’s Tocantins northern state has denied any wrongdoing, hours after the country’s…
Continue Reading Tim Walz prepares to introduce himself, helped by football players, students and Amy Klobuchar
By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — Former football players coached by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be on hand as his name is entered into nomination…
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Juarez woman sentenced to 20 years for recruiting for Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 43-year-old Juarez woman was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for recruiting for a Mexican drug trafficking…
Continue Reading Government: US economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported in year that ended in March
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs from April 2023 through March this year than were originally reported, the government…
Continue Reading What to watch on the Democratic National Convention’s third day in Chicago
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention heads into its third day on Wednesday. Democrats will hear from Gov. Tim Walz,…
Continue ReadingNoticed a lot of DNC speeches mentioning moms? There’s a reason for that
Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Michelle Obama paralleled her own story with Vice President Kamala Harris by comparing their mothers…
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Covid tied to higher risk of depression, anxiety, PTSD and other conditions, with the unvaccinated most affected, study shows
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters,…
Continue Reading Greek authorities rescued 147 migrants trying to reach the country in small boats
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say they have rescued nearly 150 migrants trying to reach the country by sea in small boats over a 24-hour…
Continue Reading NY appeals court to hear oral arguments on Trump’s $454 million civil fraud judgment next month
By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A New York appeals court will hear oral arguments on Donald Trump’s appeal of the $454 million civil judgment…
Continue Reading How well do you know the US Open? Try an AP quiz about the year’s last Grand Slam tennis tournament
AP Tennis Writer How well do you know the U.S. Open? The year’s last Grand Slam tennis tournament begins Monday on the hard courts of the USTA…
Continue Reading Putin meets China’s Premier Li as Moscow and Beijing deepen their relations
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with Chinese premier Li Qiang at the Kremlin. He hailed growing trade relations as Moscow…
Continue Reading It’s not just IUDs. Gynecologists and patients are focused on making procedures less painful
AP Health Writers Federal officials affirmed this month that the pain people might feel when getting an IUD can be more than doctors’ promises…
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Alicia Silverstone is ‘alive and well’ after concern over her possibly poisonous snack
CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — No need to worry about Alicia Silverstone, you guys. The “Clueless” star sparked concern after she…
Continue Reading Alicia Silverstone is ‘alive and well’ after concern over her possibly poisonous snack
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — No need to worry about Alicia Silverstone, you guys. The “Clueless” star sparked concern after she…
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Takeaways from the second night of the Democratic National Convention
CNN By Eric Bradner and Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Barack and Michelle Obama electrified the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, delivering…
Continue Reading How to avoid the worst of jet lag and maximize your travel time
AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) — Jet lag is a problem for many travelers but there are some easy ways to adjust your body clock. It might take…
Continue Reading Key mediator Egypt expresses skepticism about the Gaza cease-fire proposal as more details emerge
Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Key mediator Egypt expressed skepticism Wednesday about the proposal meant to bridge gaps in cease-fire talks between…
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New data shows US job growth has been far weaker than initially reported
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — US job growth during much of the past year was significantly weaker than initially estimated, according to new…
Continue Reading Alain Delon’s family refuse to put down pet dog the actor wanted to be buried with
By Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — The family of Alain Delon, who died at the weekend aged 88, has denied the actor’s request for his dog to be…
Continue Reading Babysitter pleads guilty to manslaughter for death of man she injured when he was a baby in 1984
Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A former babysitter pleaded guilty to manslaughter Wednesday for the 2019 death of a man she was…
Continue Reading Divers recover 5 bodies from wrecked superyacht off Sicily; 1 still missing
Associated Press PORTICELLO, Sicily (AP) — Divers searching the wreck of a superyacht that sank off Sicily found the bodies of five passengers…
Continue Reading Photos: A visual look at the 2024 Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO (AP) — Thousands of Democratic delegates have officially made Vice President Kamala Harris their party’s presidential nominee, after a…
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