Utah citizen initiatives at stake as judge weighs keeping major changes off ballots
The Associated Press A Utah judge promises to rule by Thursday on a proposed constitutional amendment that would empower the Republican-dominated…
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Peru’s ex-leader Alberto Fujimori dies at 86
By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, Michael Rios, Stefano Pozzebon and Jimena de la Quintana, CNN (CNN) — Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori,…
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Mavericks re-sign Markieff Morris in nod to 13-year vet’s leadership role
DALLAS (AP) — The Mavericks are bringing back forward Markieff Morris, a 13-year veteran who has played sparingly since joining Dallas but brings…
Continue Reading Alberto Fujimori, a former president of Peru who was convicted of human rights abuses, dies at 86
Associated Press LIMA, Peru (AP) — Alberto Fujimori, whose decadelong presidency began with triumphs righting Peru’s economy and defeating a…
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson says he was surprised by latest sexual assault lawsuit
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said Wednesday he was surprised by the latest civil lawsuit levied…
Continue Reading A man accused of trying to set former co-workers on fire is charged with assault
DETROIT (AP) — Prosecutors have charged a Detroit man accused of trying to set two former co-workers on fire with multiple counts, including…
Continue Reading Brazil’s Lula pledges to finish paving road that experts say could worsen Amazon deforestation
Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is pledging to finish paving a roadway in the heart of the…
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Norfolk Southern CEO fired for ‘consensual relationship’ with railroad’s chief legal officer
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw was fired for cause by the railroad’s board for “engaging in a…
Continue Reading Norfolk Southern fires CEO Alan Shaw for an inappropriate relationship with an employee
AP Business Writer Norfolk Southern says it has fired CEO Alan Shaw for having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. His departure ends…
Continue Reading Trump wouldn’t say whether he’d veto a national ban even as abortion remains a top election issue
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Donald Trump says he would not sign a federal abortion ban, insisting that a ban would not pass…
Continue Reading US aircraft carrier in the Middle East is heading home
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon’s rare move to keep two Navy aircraft carriers in the Middle East over the past several weeks has…
Continue Reading 67 million watched first Harris-Trump debate, blowing past Biden matchup
By Hadas Gold, CNN New York (CNN) — The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump…
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Jon Bon Jovi helped persuade a woman to come off the ledge of a Nashville bridge, police say
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Police in Nashville are crediting rock legend Jon Bon Jovi with coming to a woman’s aid on the…
Continue Reading Google’s AI model faces European Union scrutiny from privacy watchdog
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators say they’re investigating one of Google’s artificial intelligence models over…
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UTEP men’s basketball finalizes 2024-25 schedule
EL PASO, Texas – The schedule for the 2024-25 UTEP men’s basketball season has been finalized, head coach Joe Golding announced Wednesday. The…
Continue Reading Saints alter schedule as Hurricane Francine arrives, but continue preparation for Cowboys
AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints coaches decided to spend Wednesday night at team headquarters as Hurricane Francine struck…
Continue Reading Army soldier charged with assaulting police officer with a flagpole during Capitol riot
Associated Press A U.S. Army soldier has been arrested in Hawaii on charges that he repeatedly struck a police officer with a flagpole during a…
Continue Reading Man convicted of killing Chicago officer and wounding her partner is sentenced to life
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge has sentenced a man convicted of killing a Chicago police officer, wounding her partner and firing at a third officer to…
Continue Reading More than 67 million people watched Donald Trump and Kamala Harris debate. That’s way up from June
AP Media Writer An estimated 67.1 million people watched the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, a sharp increase from the…
Continue Reading Marte homers and drives in 4 runs as the Diamondbacks hit 5 HRs in a 14-4 rout of Rangers
AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Ketel Marte homered and had four RBIs, Eugenio Suárez hit two homers and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas…
Continue Reading Libertarian candidates for Congress will be left off Iowa ballots after final court decision
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Three Libertarian candidates running for Congress in Iowa will not be named on the ballot this November.…
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The best red carpet looks from MTV’s Video Music Awards 2024
By Oscar Holland, CNN; Photo editor: Jennifer Arnow, CNN (CNN) — MTV’s Video Music Awards (VMAs) were pushed back a day to avoid clashing…
Continue Reading Frankie Beverly, the Maze singer who inspired generations of fans with lasting anthems, dies at 77
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Frankie Beverly, who with his band Maze inspired generations of fans with his smooth, soulful voice and lasting…
Continue Reading Election Day in the US is approaching fast. Early voters have already started casting their ballots
The voting window for the Nov. 5 presidential election is now open. Early in-person voting started Friday in three states, after absentee ballots…
Continue Reading North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles after Kim vowed to bolster war readiness
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea. Thursday’s launches…
Continue Reading Israeli airstrike on Gaza school sheltering displaced people kills at least 18, including UN staff, Palestinian officials say
By Abeer Salman, Kareem Khadder, Lauren Izso, Kara Fox, Sana Noor Haq and Mohammad Al Sawalhi, CNN (CNN) — At least 18 people, including United…
Continue Reading Experts to review 7 murder cases handled by Minnesota medical examiner accused of false testimony
Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Prosecutors say a Minnesota medical examiner with a history of delivering false or misleading reports may…
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How an empty apartment complex in Colorado became a national battleground over immigration
By Caitlin Stephen Hu, Rafael Romo and Belisa Morillo, CNN (CNN) — 1568 Nome Street sits empty these days, with windows and doors boarded up…
Continue Reading Former member of Danity Kane accuses Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual battery in new lawsuit
By Sandra Gonzalez and Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Dawn Richard, a former member of Danity Kane, a musical group formed by Sean…
Continue Reading Apple Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Apple, Inc, creator of the Mac computer and the iPhone. Facts The corporate headquarters are…
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