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Year: 2024

Harris media blitz and Trump campaign rallies capture Americans’ attention

By Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN (CNN) — As the 2024 presidential election season enters its final weeks, Kamala Harris is getting attention for a recent string of high-profile interviews, and Donald Trump for his campaign rallies, according to The Breakthrough, a CNN polling project that tracks what average Americans are actually hearing, reading and seeing about the presidential

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Ukraine’s ‘victory plan’ receives mixed reactions from Western allies

Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plan to end Ukraine’s nearly three-year war with Russia has received mixed reactions from Western allies so far. The “victory plan” that Zelenskyy outlined at home and abroad includes a formal invitation for Ukraine to join NATO and permission to use Western long-range missiles to strike

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North Korean troops seen being equipped in Russia ahead of likely deployment to Ukraine

By Isaac Yee, Victoria Butenko and Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — North Korean soldiers have been filmed receiving uniforms and equipment at a training ground in Russia’s far east, appearing to confirm reports from South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) that 1,500 soldiers have been shipped over for military training to be deployed in Ukraine.

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Turkey and Germany leaders meet in Istanbul and find many avenues of agreement. But not on Israel

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Istanbul. Both leaders discussed bilateral concerns and opportunities for cooperation on Saturday. But they couldn’t agree on their respective stances toward Israel. The news conference following their meeting was otherwise cordial. But Erdogan had very harsh words for Israel

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Parents allege special education discrimination, seek federal intervention and TEA audit

By Erin Jones Click here for updates on this story     NORTH TEXAS (KTVT) — Some Denton ISD parents are addressing the treatment of their children receiving special education services, claiming their federally protected rights are being violated. They are seeking help from the federal government and calling for a Texas Education Agency (TEA) audit. Tanya

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Demonstrators in France praise Gisèle Pélicot’s courage in harrowing drug and rape trial

Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Women and men have demonstrated together in Paris and other French cities in support of Gisèle Pélicot and against sexual violence. The issue was highlighted by the harrowing trial of Pélicot’s ex-husband and dozens of other men being prosecuted for rapes while she was unconscious. Saturday’s demonstrations outside Paris’ criminal

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‘Heartbreaking:’ Wisconsin man in Milwaukee for annual powwow claims his traditional regalia was stolen

By Ellie Nakamoto-White Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — It’s been a decades-long tradition for Brevin Boyd Sr., of Crandon, Wisconsin, to make his way down to Milwaukee each October. That’s when the annual Hunting Moon Pow Wow takes place, “bringing together a host of Native American cultures for a celebration

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Video published by Ukraine allegedly shows North Korean soldiers in Russia

Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A video purporting to show dozens of North Korean recruits lining up to collect Russian military fatigues has been released by Ukrainian officials, who say it shows the introduction of troops sent by Pyongyang into the conflict. The video, published by Ukraine’s Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security,

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