South Korea sets a compensation plan for dog meat farmers before the 2027 ban
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has announced plans to compensate farmers and others in the country’s dwindling dog meat…
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Man who set off explosion at California courthouse had a criminal case there
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) — Police say the 20-year-old man who tossed an explosive device into a California courthouse was there to be arraigned on…
Continue Reading Pope travels to the heart of Europe to appeal for peace and to boost his dwindling flock
Associated Press LUXEMBOURG (AP) — Pope Francis called for Europe to be a beacon of peace in war and a welcome home for migrants and refugees as he…
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Zelensky makes urgent in-person plea to Biden and Harris who highlights her contrasting approach to Trump
By Kevin Liptak and MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the White House on Thursday may have been his…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on 5 federal public corruption charges, including bribery and wire fraud
CNN By Evan Perez, Mark Morales, Kara Scannell, Brynn Gingras, Gloria Pazmino, Eric Levenson, Artemis Moshtaghian, Nicki Brown and Jeff Winter, CNN…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on 5 federal public corruption charges, including bribery and wire fraud
CNN Evan Perez, Mark Morales, Kara Scannell, Brynn Gingras, Gloria Pazmino, Eric Levenson, Artemis Moshtaghian, Nicki Brown and Jeff Winter, CNN…
Continue Reading North Korea has enough uranium to build a ‘double-digit’ number of bombs, Seoul’s spy agency says
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has likely enriched enough uranium to build a “double-digit” number of bombs and is…
Continue Reading Japanese court acquits the longest-serving death row inmate of a 1966 quadruple murder
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court found an 88-year-old former boxer not guilty on Thursday after a retrial for a 1966 quadruple…
Continue Reading Meryl Streep takes on the Taliban with a story about cats, squirrels and birds
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN (CNN) — When award-winning actress Meryl Streep spoke on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly about…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Sept. 26: Hurricane Helene, Middle East, Government shutdown, NYC mayor, Zelensky visit
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Kids say the darndest things — especially if you’re discussing serious topics like politics, religion…
Continue Reading NASA, Boeing describe limited roles despite Titan’s owner touting aerospace ties
Associated Press OceanGate co-founder Stockton Rush said the carbon fiber hull used in an experimental submersible that imploded en route to the…
Continue Reading A new pair of giant pandas gifted by Beijing arrives in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong welcomed a new pair of giant pandas gifted by Beijing on Thursday with a lavish ceremony, raising hopes for a boost to…
Continue Reading Oklahoma executes a man for a 1992 killing despite board recommending his life be spared
Associated Press McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma executed a man Thursday for his role in the 1992 fatal shooting of a convenience store owner…
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Judge prepares ruling on possible retrial of movie armorer in fatal set shooting by Alec Baldwin
Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A judge heard arguments Thursday on whether to dismiss a criminal conviction against a movie armorer in the…
Continue Reading Judge prepares ruling on possible retrial of movie armorer in fatal set shooting by Alec Baldwin
Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A judge heard arguments Thursday on whether to dismiss a criminal conviction against a movie armorer in the…
Continue Reading Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane
Associated Press CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Helene made landfall Thursday night in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm as…
Continue Reading Judges set to hear arguments in Donald Trump’s appeal of civil fraud verdict
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As Donald Trump hits the homestretch of his White House run, the former president’s lawyers are heading to a New…
Continue Reading A far-right party is looking for a historic election win in Austria
Associated Press VIENNA (AP) — Austria’s far-right Freedom Party could win a national election for the first time when Austria votes on Sunday.…
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Movies and TV shows casting in El Paso
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in El…
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Aaron Jones shares heartfelt letter to Green Bay prior to return to Lambeau Field
MINNESOTA – Aaron Jones shared a heartfelt message to the city of Green Bay, Wisconsin Wednesday ahead of his return to the city this Sunday. Jones…
Continue Reading UNLV and Air Force to remain in Mountain West with financial incentives, AP source says
AP College Football Writer UNLV and Air Force have decided to remain in the Mountain West as the conference thwarted off attempts at further poaching…
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Langford and García homer as the Rangers beat the A’s 5-1 in final scheduled night game at Coliseum
AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Wyatt Langford and Adolis García homered to help the Texas Rangers spoil the final scheduled night…
Continue Reading UNLV and Air Force to remain in Mountain West with financial incentives, AP source says
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — UNLV and Air Force to remain in Mountain West with financial incentives, AP source…
Continue Reading Harris makes scandal-plagued Republican the star of her campaign to win North Carolina
AP National Political Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — There’s an unlikely star in Kamala Harris’ fight to make history in North Carolina: Mark…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Wall Street ticks to another record as stocks worldwide rally
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to another record Thursday as financial markets around the world rallied again. The S&P 500…
Continue Reading Alabama puts man convicted of killing 3 to death in the country’s second nitrogen gas execution
Associated Press ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama used nitrogen gas Thursday to execute a man convicted of killing three people in back-to-back…
Continue Reading Hearing on Trump assassination attempts says Pennsylvania failure was by Secret Service
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of a bipartisan House task force investigating the Trump assassination attempts emphasized during their…
Continue Reading Moving homeless people from streets to shelter isn’t easy, San Francisco outreach workers say
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Outreach workers in San Francisco visit homeless people living in tents to match them with shelter. But…
Continue Reading West Virginia’s new drug czar was once addicted to opioids himself
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s new drug czar has a very personal reason for wanting to end the state’s opioid…
Continue Reading US suicides held steady in 2023 — at a very high level
AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. suicides last year remained at about the highest level in the nation’s history. Preliminary data shows…
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