North Carolinians unite for statewide ‘Long March for Unity and Justice’ series
By Marc Liverman Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Dozens of North Carolinians from all…
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Congo frees 600 inmates at main prison in a bid to ease overcrowding
Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Authorities in Congo say 600 prisoners in the country’s main prison have been freed as part of a…
Continue Reading Kathryn Crosby, actor and widow of famed singer and Oscar-winning actor Bing Crosby, dies at 90
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kathryn Crosby, who appeared in such movies as “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad”, “Anatomy of a Murder,” and…
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Kathryn Crosby, actor and widow of famed singer and Oscar-winning actor Bing Crosby, dies at 90
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kathryn Crosby, who appeared in such movies as “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad”, “Anatomy of a Murder,” and…
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New center-right government in France announced 2 months after divisive elections
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The French presidential palace unveiled a long-awaited new government Saturday dominated by conservatives and…
Continue Reading It started with an informal pick-up game. Now, this organized soccer club is a lifeline for many asylum-seekers
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Brooklyn, New York (CNN) — When Boubacar Lukaku is on the soccer field, it’s like nothing else matters. His concerns…
Continue Reading Deadly bus accident claims lives of 3 Brazilian football players
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A bus carrying a Brazilian football team flipped on a road south of Rio de Janeiro. The accident happened on Saturday, killing…
Continue Reading Secret Service’s next challenge: Keeping scores of world leaders safe at the UN General Assembly
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Next week’s high-level meeting of the U.N. General Assembly is bringing more than 140 world leaders to New…
Continue Reading Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to protect dolphins along the Mississippi Gulf Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to protect dolphins along Mississippi’s coast from harm by a…
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How the Trump-Harris debate dominated Americans’ political conversation and elevated false claims about migrants
By Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN (CNN) — The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald…
Continue Reading Madonna makes veiled entrance to Dolce&Gabbana for show celebrating her 1990s heyday
AP Fashion Writer MILAN (AP) — Madonna has attempted a semi-stealth entrance to the Dolce & Gabbana runway show draped in a black veil for a…
Continue ReadingHarris acepta la invitación de CNN para un debate el 23 de octubre, pero Trump dice que es “demasiado tarde”
Gonzalo Zegarra (CNN) — La vicepresidenta Kamala Harris aceptó este sábado una invitación de CNN para debatir con el expresidente Donald…
Continue Reading Climate activists cleared in UK of charges in rooftop protest at Sunak’s estate
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Four Greenpeace activists who were arrested for scaling the country estate of former British Prime Minister Rishi…
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Shirtless caddies, a karaoke machine and Barack Obama: Team USA’s keys to Solheim Cup glory
By Patrick Snell and Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Stacy Lewis had put on a brave face for her players but, some 35,000 feet over the Atlantic…
Continue Reading Shirtless caddies, a karaoke machine and Barack Obama: Team USA’s keys to Solheim Cup glory
CNN By Patrick Snell and Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Stacy Lewis had put on a brave face for her players but, some 35,000 feet over the Atlantic…
Continue Reading The Czech opposition wins big in the regional election and leads in the Senate vote
PRAGUE (AP) — The main opposition party has dominated Czech regional elections and is ahead in the first round of voting for Parliament’s upper…
Continue Reading Harris accepts CNN debate invitation for October 23, again challenging Trump to another showdown
By Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday accepted an invitation from CNN to debate former President…
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At least 22 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school compound
By Mohammad Al-Sawalhi, Benjamin Brown, Eyad Kourdi and Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — At least 22 people, mostly women and children, have been killed…
Continue Reading Two dead, three hurt after a shooting in downtown Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two people have died and two teenage girls are among three others injured following a shooting in downtown Minneapolis. Police…
Continue Reading Diddy faces public scrutiny over alleged sex crimes as questions arise about future of his music
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs created a hit-making empire with big name performers, earning his place as a…
Continue Reading Canton honors former paper mill workers with dedicated park and monument
By Rex Hodge Click here for updates on this story CANTON, N.C (WLOS) — A marker has been dedicated to honor the…
Continue Reading Suspect in 1977 Melbourne cold case arrested in Italy
ROME (AP) — Italian news agency ANSA reports that a man suspected of the brutal killing of two women in Australia almost a half-century ago has…
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Why is everything mini these days?
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — It’s not just you. Everything is shrinking. This week, Trader Joe’s restocked the $2.99 mini tote…
Continue Reading Milwaukee is spending $88,000 on an art car. It broke a month after it was introduced.
By A.J. Bayatpour Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A city-funded truck adorned with decorations…
Continue Reading MPD releases video from officer-involved shooting that left suspect, 3 officers injured
By WDJT Staff Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Milwaukee police have released video from an…
Continue Reading Zelensky says long-range weapons approval key part of his ‘victory plan’ as US visit nears
By Victoria Butenko, Maria Kostenko and Chris Liakos, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN that Ukraine’s request to…
Continue Reading Motel 6 sold to Indian hotel operator for $525 million
The budget motel chain Motel 6 is being acquired by the parent company of Oyo, a hotel operator based in India. The New York-based investment firm…
Continue Reading Gunfire outside a high school football game injures one and prompts a stadium evacuation
CINCINNATI (AP) — Authorities say an Ohio student-athlete was injured in a shooting outside a stadium where a high school football game was being…
Continue ReadingMataron a un juez, acusaron al sheriff y un pequeño pueblo de Kentucky quedó profundamente conmocionado
Gonzalo Zegarra (CNN) — Una pequeña y unida comunidad del sureste de Kentucky ha quedado estremecida después de que su sheriff fuera…
Continue Reading Trump’s false claims haven’t just triggered a string of bomb threats in Springfield — they’re also draining funds
By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — Springfield Mayor Ron Rue has spent over a week scrambling to respond to a wave of bomb threats while subtly…
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