An ER nurse says it was ‘second nature’ to rescue a man trapped in hurricane floodwaters
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Perhaps it was fate that a man’s pickup truck got trapped in rising floodwaters unleashed by Hurricane…
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The origins of Trump’s false claim that Democrats want to allow ‘execution’ of babies after birth
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — At Tuesday night’s presidential debate, when former President Donald Trump was asked about his stance on abortion…
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Texas Tech’s 1st meeting vs. North Texas since 2001 features two big-passing QBs
North Texas (2-2) at Texas Tech (1-1), Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (FS1) BetMGM College Football Odds: Texas Tech by 10 1/2. Series record: Tied 4-4.…
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Southern California man arrested for allegedly sparking devastating Line Fire in San Bernardino County
By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California (KCAL, KCBS) — Authorities have…
Continue Reading Georgia school shooter hid an AR-15-style rifle in his backpack and left class with his bag the morning of the deadly rampage
By Rebekah Riess, Holly Yan and Devon Sayers, CNN (CNN) — The 14-year-old shooter who confessed to killing four people last week at Apalachee…
Continue Reading Russia counterattacks against Ukraine in Kursk border region
By Sophie Tanno, Darya Tarasova, Svitlana Vlasova and Gul Tuysuz, CNN (CNN) — Russia has launched a counter-attack in the Kursk border region…
Continue Reading Ukraine’s chief rabbi mourns his adopted son who was killed in battle
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Servicemen, veterans and others have gathered in Kyiv to remember the adopted son of Ukraine’s chief rabbi,…
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Prosecutor’s push to vacate conviction of death row inmate Marcellus Williams denied in Missouri
By Dakin Andone and Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — A Missouri judge on Thursday rejected an effort by the St. Louis prosecutor to vacate the…
Continue Reading Woman held hostage dies and the suspect is arrested after an hourslong standoff near Denver
Associated Press BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) — A woman was fatally shot Thursday during an over three-hour-long standoff near Denver, where a male…
Continue Reading Missouri judge rejects innocence claim of Marcellus Williams who faces execution
Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A judge has declined to vacate the conviction and death sentence of Missouri inmate Marcellus Williams, who is…
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US imposes sanctions on Venezuelan officials who Biden admin says obstructed fair election in country
By Jennifer Hansler and Michael Conte, CNN (CNN) — The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on 16 Venezuelan officials aligned with…
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Magnitude 4.7 earthquake rocks parts of Southern California
KCBS By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake has been detected in California’s Ventura County, according to the United States…
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California’s Bridge Fire destroys 33 homes, shows no signs of slowing
By Julie Sharp Click here for updates on this story SAN GABRIEL CANYON, California (KCAL, KCBS) — The Bridge Fire in…
Continue Reading An earthquake shakes the Los Angeles area as wildfires rage nearby
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — As wildfires raging in the mountains cast an orange glow behind the downtown Los Angeles skyline, Southern…
Continue Reading McDonald’s extends $5 deal through December to keep customers coming
AP Business Writer McDonald’s is extending its $5 value meal until December at most U.S. stores, a move that rivals are likely to follow.…
Continue Reading US sanctions 16 allies of Venezuela’s president over accusations of obstructing the election
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. government has responded to Venezuela’s disputed July presidential election by imposing sanctions…
Continue Reading Harvey Weinstein indicted on additional sex crimes charges ahead of New York retrial
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Disgraced ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on additional sex crimes charges in New York ahead of…
Continue Reading A suspect is in custody following a shooting at a Denver-area apartment complex, police say
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — A suspect is in custody following a shooting at an apartment complex just outside Denver Thursday morning, the…
Continue Reading Texas A&M and Florida look to get above .500 with Emmitt Smith on hand at the Swamp
Texas A&M (1-1) at Florida (1-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC) BetMGM College Football Odds: Texas A&M by 4 ½. Series record: Tied 3-3.…
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Colorado teen shot in the face after trying to ask for permission to take photos at property, police say
By Austen Erblat, Alan Gionet Click here for updates on this story JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colorado (KCNC) — A Colorado…
Continue Reading Magnitude 4.7 earthquake rocks parts of Southern California
By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake has been detected in California’s Ventura County, according to the United States…
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Pac-12 plans rebuild, adding four Mountain West schools
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — After a mass exodus of schools, the Pac-12 Conference is working on a revival. The conference announced Thursday…
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Managers of a state fuel company in Trinidad are charged in the 2022 deaths of four divers
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Managers of a state-owned fuel trading company in Trinidad and Tobago are facing 15 charges linked to the 2022 deaths…
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Harvey Weinstein indicted on new sexual assault allegations in New York
By Lauren del Valle and Jean Casarez, CNN (CNN) — A Manhattan grand jury has indicted Harvey Weinstein in connection to new sexual assault…
Continue Reading Minnesota man sentenced to 30 years for shooting death of transgender woman
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man has been sentenced to a 30-year prison term for killing a transgender woman in Minneapolis last year. Damarean…
Continue Reading The Palestinian economy is in free fall and will require billions to rebuild, the UN says
Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The Palestinian economy is “in free fall,” with production in Gaza plunging to one-sixth of its level before…
Continue Reading Takeaways from AP’s story on the Ashaninka tribe’s reforestation model in the Brazilian Amazon
Associated Press APIWTXA VILLAGE, Brazil (AP) — The Ashaninka tribe of Amonia River live in a largely preserved area of Brazil’s western…
Continue Reading Cave discovery in France may explain why Neanderthals disappeared, scientists say
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — When archaeologist Ludovic Slimak unearthed five teeth in a rock shelter in France’s Rhône Valley in 2015, it was…
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First on CNN: Biden to host ‘Quad’ leaders in Delaware hometown as he bolsters foreign policy legacy
By Arlette Saenz and Betsy Klein, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden will welcome the leaders of Australia, India and Japan this…
Continue Reading The Amazon’s Ashaninka tribe restored their territory. Now they aim to change the region
Associated Press APIWTXA VILLAGE, Brazil (AP) — It was just before dawn when the Ashaninka people, wearing long, tunic-like dresses, began singing…
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