Harrods ‘utterly appalled’ by allegations that former owner Mohamed Al Fayed raped staff
By Catherine Nicholls, CNN London (CNN) — The high-end London department store, Harrods, said Thursday that it is “utterly appalled” by…
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Trump vows to be ‘best friend’ to Jewish Americans, as allegations of ally’s antisemitism surface
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Thursday decried antisemitism hours after an explosive CNN report detailed how…
Continue Reading EU chief travels to Kyiv with promise of fresh energy funds to get Ukraine through winter
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is traveling to war-ravaged Ukraine with the promise of 160 million…
Continue Reading Hezbollah leader vows retaliation against Israel for attacks on devices as both sides trade strikes
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of Hezbollah vowed Thursday to keep up daily strikes on Israel despite this week’s deadly sabotage…
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UK leader Starmer is facing flak for taking freebies. He says he’s done nothing wrong
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was elected in July on a promise to restore trust in politics. Now he’s…
Continue Reading Turbulent skies of Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’ align with a scientific theory, study finds
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — The dappled starlight and swirling clouds of Vincent van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” are thought to reflect the…
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The Boeing strike has already cost the company and its workers $572 million – and the pace of losses is climbing
By Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — The strike at Boeing by 33,000 members of the International Association of…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Sept. 19: Economy, Middle East, Teamsters Union, Baltimore bridge collapse, Severe weather
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1. Economy In a significant…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Sept. 19: Economy, Middle East, Teamsters Union, Baltimore bridge collapse, Severe weather
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1. Economy In a significant…
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US overdoses have fallen sharply in recent months, a hopeful shift in trends
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Federal data shows that overdose deaths in the United States are the lowest they’ve been in three years,…
Continue Reading A U.N.-chartered plane was damaged in an Islamist attack in Mali
Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A plane that was used for humanitarian work by the World Food Program was damaged during an Islamist attack in…
Continue Reading 2 killed in restive New Caledonia during a French police operation
PARIS (AP) — French media reports say two people have been killed in New Caledonia during a police intervention to apprehend activists, suspected…
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Shohei Ohtani 50-50 update: LA Dodgers star nabs 49th steal in win over Miami Marlins
By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani stole his 49th base of the season on Wednesday night to move to within…
Continue Reading Flood-hit regions in Central Europe will get billions in EU aid
Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday pledged billions of euros in aid for Central European…
Continue Reading Huge python grabs Thai woman in her kitchen, squeezes her two hours before she can be freed
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A 64-year-old woman was preparing to do her evening dishes at her home outside Bangkok when she felt a sharp pain…
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Una pareja de Kentucky dice haber encontrado el cuerpo del presunto autor del tiroteo tras varios días de búsqueda en el bosque
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Cuando un hombre armado encaramado al saliente de un acantilado abrió fuego contra una decena de coches en la…
Continue Reading Oktoberfest tightens security after a deadly knife attack in western Germany
Associated Press MUNICH (AP) — Security has tightened at Oktoberfest after a deadly knife attack last month in western Germany, and officials are…
Continue Reading Modi visits Indian-administered Kashmir on local election campaign amid massive security
Associated Press SRINAGAR, India (AP) — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the main city in Himalayan Kashmir to campaign for his…
Continue Reading Rally over? Homebuilder stocks’ big gains may have already priced in Fed rate cut
AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Homebuilder stocks are having a banner year, outpacing the broader market on a wave of optimism that mortgage…
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Here’s how Biden is averting a spike in Medicare drug plan premiums
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have repeatedly touted on the campaign trail their efforts to…
Continue Reading ‘Why Springfield?’ How a small Ohio city became home for thousands of Haitians
By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — Margery Koveleski says “Why Springfield?” is something she’s been hearing a lot lately.…
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A pair of Big 12 openers match 3-0 teams with newcomer Utah at Oklahoma State, and K-State at BYU
AP Sports Writer Things to watch this week in the Big 12 Conference: Game of the week No. 12 Utah (3-0) at No. 14 Oklahoma State (3-0), Saturday, 4…
Continue Reading Coco Gauff splits with coach after run of poor results and disappointing US Open performance
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Coco Gauff has parted ways with her coach, Brad Gilbert, following a series of poor results culminating in a…
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Report finds a faulty component could have caused ‘extensive damage’ to Cathay Pacific jet
AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s air safety authority has found that a defect in an engine component of a Cathay Pacific…
Continue Reading Un adolescente de Filadelfia acusado de fabricar y probar bombas quería unirse a un grupo terrorista en el extranjero, dicen los fiscales
Sofía Barruti (AP) –Un adolescente de Filadelfia que, según las autoridades, quería viajar al extranjero y fabricar bombas para…
Continue Reading Trump faces a $2 billion decision over his social media empire
By Matt Egan, CNN Washington (CNN) — One of the most powerful people on the planet has been blocked from selling one of his most prized assets.…
Continue Reading Norway reports first cases of bluetongue disease in livestock since 2009
AAS, Norway (AP) — Norway has reported dozens of confirmed and suspected cases of bluetongue disease in livestock for the first time in the country…
Continue Reading Jimmy Carter receives Holbrooke award from Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Less than two weeks before his 100th birthday, former President Jimmy Carter is receiving an award from the…
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From Oprah livestream to house parties, Black women marshal unprecedented outreach for Kamala Harris
By Fredreka Schouten and Rene Marsh, CNN (CNN) — Waves of emotion washed over DeJuana Thompson as she stood in the convention hall in Chicago…
Continue Reading Bank of England keeps its main interest rate on hold at 5% in wake of big US Fed rate cut
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate unchanged at 5% despite a big cut from the U.S. Federal…
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