What you should know about the ‘silent epidemic of suicide’
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — More than 49,000 people in the United States died by suicide in 2022 — that’s one death every 11 minutes,…
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Visualizing how mass shootings in 2024 compare with past years
By Annette Choi and Curt Merrill, CNN (CNN) — CNN is tracking mass shootings in the United States using data from the Gun Violence Archive, a…
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Fact check: Trump falsely claims schools are secretly sending children for gender-affirming surgeries
By Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump has been making false claims about transgender people – including an…
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More TV opportunities are helping fuel the rapid growth of women’s college volleyball
AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Just watch us once and you’ll be hooked. That is the message women’s college volleyball programs kept…
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With charges and sanctions, US takes aim at Russian disinformation ahead of November election
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration seized Kremlin-run websites and charged two Russian state media employees in its most…
Continue Reading Anthony Roth Costanzo sings 7 roles in madcap `Marriage of Figaro’ at New York’s Little Island
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo sings Figaro, Susanna, the Count, Countess, Cherubino, Antonio and Barbarina in…
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Malaysia to investigate leak of Chinese diplomatic note over South China Sea row
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry has called for a police investigation into a leaked diplomatic note from China over the…
Continue Reading 14-year-old student suspect in Georgia school shooting that left 4 dead will be booked tonight, officials say
By Isabel Rosales, John Miller, Nick Valencia, Dakin Andone and Sharif Paget, CNN Winder, Georgia (CNN) — The 14-year-old suspect in the fatal…
Continue Reading Sweden’s foreign minister announces shock departure from politics
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden’s Foreign Minister Tobias Billström who steered the Scandinavian country through sometimes a bumpy road to…
Continue Reading Atlantic City casino workers plan ad blitz to ban smoking after court rejects ban
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A group of Atlantic City casino workers seeking to ban smoking in the gambling halls will launch an…
Continue Reading Hunter Biden’s tax trial carries less political weight but heavy emotional toll for the president
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden’s continued legal problems may no longer be a political concern for the president, but…
Continue Reading Several new laws in Texas have gone into effect since September 1st. How these laws impact you
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new law attempting to strengthen online security for your child has now been in effect since September 1st. The Securing…
Continue Reading Michigan man wins long shot appeal over burglary linked to his DNA on a bottle
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan prisoner has persuaded a judge to throw out his burglary conviction, overcoming long odds by serving as…
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Southwest brings back buy-one, get-one-free Companion Pass promotion
By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Act fast. For a limited time, Southwest Airlines is offering a promotional Companion Pass, which would allow a…
Continue Reading No. 3 Texas’ rebuilt receiving corps ready to race and rumble with No. 10 Wolverines
AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas ended Alabama’s long home winning streak last season with Quinn Ewers throwing to big and fast…
Continue Reading Wayne Graham, who built Rice into a national power in baseball, dies at 88
HOUSTON (AP) — Wayne Graham, who coached the Rice baseball team to seven College World Series appearances and the 2003 national championship, has…
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MAHEC launches tiny home project to boost healthcare training in rural WNC
By Neydja Petithomme Click here for updates on this story SYLVA, North Carolina (WLOS) — Those working to earn degrees…
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ABC-7 at 4: Soldiercon Celebrates Comics, Cars, Cosplay
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)— Soldiercon returns for a three-day celebration of comic books, cosplay, cars, and more. The event began in 2015 after the…
Continue Reading House Republicans subpoena Secretary Blinken for testimony on US withdrawal from Afghanistan
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have issued a subpoena for testimony from Secretary of State Antony Blinken as they finish…
Continue ReadingCómo registrarse para votar en las elecciones de EE.UU. en 2024 y cuál es la fecha lÃmite en cada estado
Paulina Nares (CNN) — Estados Unidos se prepara para sus próximas elecciones, que se llevarán a cabo en el mes de noviembre. Están en juego…
Continue Reading Asteroid burns up in Earth’s atmosphere over Philippines
By Monica Garrett and Steve Tuemmler, CNN (CNN) — A roughly 1-meter (3-foot) asteroid burned up in Earth’s atmosphere over the Philippines…
Continue Reading Scheffler and DeChambeau part of PGA Tour-LIV Golf match in Las Vegas, report says
AP Golf Writer Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will take on LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a made-for-TV match in Las…
Continue Reading Scheffler and DeChambeau part of PGA Tour-LIV Golf match in Las Vegas, report says
AP Golf Writer Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will take on LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a made-for-TV match in Las…
Continue Reading Workers at General Motors joint venture battery plant in Tennessee unionize and will get pay raise
DETROIT (AP) — About 1,000 workers at a General Motors joint venture electric vehicle battery plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, will get big pay…
Continue Reading Crews slow progress of Sierra wildfire, but evacuations orders remain
Associated Press Firefighters battling a Sierra wildfire that has burned more than five square miles north of Lake Tahoe are making significant…
Continue Reading The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year
AP Science Writer The world creates 57 million tons of plastic pollution every year and spreads it from the deepest oceans to the highest mountaintop…
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5 things to know for Sept. 5: Georgia school shooting, Presidential debate, Gaza ceasefire talks, Hunter Biden, Hotel strikes
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — US regulators want to investigate Shein and Temu for selling dangerous baby products. This comes as the…
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Webster DA: 11-year-old is youngest ever prosecuted in parish
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story MINDEN, Louisiana (KTBS) — A 11-year-old boy accused of killing his…
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CEOs of Albertsons and Kroger says shoppers would see lower prices after merger
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The chief executive officers of Kroger and Albertsons insisted Wednesday — under questioning from the…
Continue Reading CEOs of Albertsons and Kroger says shoppers would see lower prices after merger
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The chief executive officers of Kroger and Albertsons insisted Wednesday — under questioning from the…
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