By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Scientists have uncovered communities of animals such as tube worms and snails living in volcanic caves beneath the seafloor, revealing a previously unknown but thriving ecosystem. Researchers made the astonishing discovery during a 30-day expedition aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel “Falkor (too)” to explore an undersea volcano
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Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump has offered uncharacteristic personal compliments of Democratic opponent Kamala Harris, noting her ability to “survive” — though it came with a subtle jab. Asked during a Wednesday town hall-style event hosted by Univision to name three of Harris’ virtues, Trump said the vice president “seems to have some
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. Past coverage of the 2022 hurricane season and the latest weather news can also be found on CNN. Follow the storm tracker for the path and forecasts of the latest storm. Facts The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June
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Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As the presidential race moves into its final weeks, Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump embarked on an interview blitz that offered new details about their policy priorities and their political strategies. In recent days, Harris has sat with Charlamagne tha God, whose radio show is especially popular among
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, former president of Iran.PersonalBirth date: October 28, 1956Birth place: Aradan, IranBirth name: Mahmoud SaborjhianFather: Ahmad Saborjhian, a blacksmith. Ahmadinejad’s father changed the family name from Saborjhian to Ahmadinejad after the family moved to Tehran.Mother: Seiyed KhanoMarriage: Azam Farahi Children: Two
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Sofía Benavides (CNN) — El expresidente Donald Trump afirmó este miércoles que solo estaba repitiendo “lo que se informó” cuando lo confrontó un votante en un foro público de Univision sobre las afirmaciones falsas que él y sus aliados han promovido sobre los inmigrantes haitianos que comen mascotas en Springfield, Ohio. En el foro público
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By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge ordered Alabama’s Republican secretary of state on Wednesday to reverse a program that purged more than 3,000 names from the state’s voter rolls, agreeing with the Biden administration’s argument that the purge took place too close to the election. “For decades, federal law has given states a hard
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By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Don’t mess with the “Wicked” witch. Cynthia Erivo, who stars as Elphaba in the upcoming “Wicked” adaptation, slammed the various memes and fan-made takes on the film’s poster, which she said “degrades” and “erases” her involvement. Earlier this month, fans were inspired to edit the latest poster for the
Continue Reading Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota school district has banned a police officer from working as a substitute teacher after what it describes as a series of “racially harmful” actions. Officials say those actions included putting a student on the ground for a reenactment of the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis officer
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By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Coca-Cola has recalled more than 13,000 cases of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade because the mislabeled cartons actually contained the full-sugar version of the drink, according to a report from the US Food and Drug Administration. The FDA considers this a class II recall, involving a “health hazard situation where
Continue Reading Associated Press ROME (AP) — Italy on Wednesday criminalized citizens who go abroad to have children through surrogacy, a measure slammed by opponents as “medieval” and discriminatory to same-sex couples. The measure extending a surrogacy ban in place since 2004 was promoted by Premier Giorgia Meloni’s far-right Brothers of Italy party and its conservative coalition
Continue Reading HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania appeals court has ruled that a convicted killer’s jail escape last year cost him his right to appeal his original life sentence. Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled Wednesday that Danilo Cavalcante’s fugitive status affected the deadline for his attorneys to appeal his murder sentence and that the appeal came too
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AP Sports Writer Miami quarterback Cam Ward, Boston College defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku and Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi headline the honorees in The Associated Press’ midseason report for the Atlantic Coast Conference. Ward, a fifth-year transfer who last played at Washington State, was picked as top offensive player and top first-year transfer through the season’s
Continue Reading Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, says it has paid off debts to avoid the foreclosure of their iconic hotel, The Greenbrier. The 710-room hotel, which has hosted U.S. presidents, royalty and congressional retreats, came under threat of being auctioned off
Continue Reading AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — The federal judge considering Boeing’s plea deal with prosecutors wants to know how the Justice Department’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies would affect the selection of an independent monitor to oversee the aerospace company during a three-year probation period. U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor, a conservative nominated to the
Continue Reading AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — The federal judge considering Boeing’s plea deal with prosecutors wants to know how the Justice Department’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies would affect the selection of an independent monitor to oversee the aerospace company during a three-year probation period. U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor, a conservative nominated to the
Continue Reading Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho prison officials will attempt to execute the state’s longest-serving death row inmate next month using new protocols after botching the first attempt in February. A judge issued a death warrant for Thomas Eugene Creech Wednesday morning, one day after the Idaho Department of Correction announced it had renovated
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Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Shaban al-Dalu, a 19-year-old Palestinian university student, had survived an Israeli strike on a mosque when, only a week later, he was killed in a new strike on the courtyard of the central Gaza hospital where his family was sheltering. The strike triggered a fire that swept
Continue Reading By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The East Tennessee company that saw at least five of its factory workers swept away in flooding from Hurricane Helene now faces a lawsuit from the family of one victim asking for at least $25 million. The wrongful death suit was filed Monday against Impact Plastics and CEO Gerald
Continue Reading AP Sports Writer The first half of the Southeastern Conference season has featured a stunner from Vanderbilt, with three teams rising to No. 1 and Texas now the only unbeaten team. Clark Lea, who led the Commodores to a win over then-No. 1 Alabama, has turned in the top coaching performance at the midpoint of
Continue Reading HOUSTON (AP) — Texas parole board votes against clemency for man who could be first in US executed over shaken baby syndrome.
Continue Reading Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A sheriff says witnesses reported seeing a group of armed people harassing hurricane relief workers in a remote Tennessee community last weekend. Carter County Sheriff Mike Fraley said the harassment of Federal Emergency Management Agency workers happened Saturday in the remote community of Elk Mills. No arrests were made,
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By Forrest Sanders Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — A man tells us his story puts him in a unique position to help others in the most formative years of their lives. The number of people he’s helped is nothing short of staggering. “This is where I’ve got their chores,”
Continue Reading WTVF By Forrest Sanders Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — A man tells us his story puts him in a unique position to help others in the most formative years of their lives. The number of people he’s helped is nothing short of staggering. “This is where I’ve got their
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Update: During the hearing, the judge has been considering ruling on a temporary restraining order for 30 days. The defense argued that there was no ground to keep the business closed, and requested the cease and desist order be lifted during the 30-day continuance period. The defense argued that the business is not a “strip
Continue Reading By Reuters Rome (Reuters) — Italy’s parliament made it illegal on Wednesday for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy — a pet project of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s party which activists say is meant to target same-sex partners. Since taking office in 2022, Meloni has pursued a highly conservative social agenda,
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — D.C.’s newest power couple, Bao Li and Qing Bao, are settling into their new home at the National Zoo. The giant pandas will remain off-limits through early next year, when the zoo will unveil it’s newly renovated panda house to the public. The bears will undergo several weeks of quarantine
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Update: The road is now back open, according to a spokesperson with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This morning El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a serious three-car crash on I-10 East at mile marker 45. Courtesy: EPCSO The crash involved a semi-tractor trailer, officials say. No one
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After an unseasonably warm start to Fall, the Borderland is beginning to see cooler temperatures. Soon enough, it will be time to bundle up. ABC-7 has tips to keep you, and your family safe. DRESS FOR THE WEATHER It may seem obvious, but bundling up when it’s cold outside can make
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Representative Gabe Vasquez, who’s running for re-election for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, made an appearance at a bus tour stop in Las Cruces for Medicare and Medicaid advocacy Tuesday. The “Lower Costs, Better Care” bus tour, which is campaigning to keep the Affordable Care Act in place, stopped
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