First-ever repeat MMA champion, “Shorty” Torres, now dedicated to mentoring Chicago-area youth
By Marie Saavedra, Edie Kasten Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A Chicago man who made history as…
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First-ever repeat MMA champion, “Shorty” Torres, now dedicated to mentoring Chicago-area youth
WBBM By Marie Saavedra, Edie Kasten Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A Chicago man who made…
Continue Reading Doctor explains “chroming,” a dangerous social media trend kids are participating in
By Jessica Guay Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There’s a social media fad called…
Continue Reading Philadelphia native climbing art museum steps 1,000 times to honor his brother, inspire others
By Madeleine Wright, Mike Spatocco Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — A Philadelphia native is…
Continue Reading Jaywalking may soon by legal in New York City. Some say they were surprised to hear it is illegal.
By Alecia Reid Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS, WLNY) — When it comes to crossing the street, New…
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Billie Jean King becomes first individual female athlete to receive Congressional Gold Medal
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Legendary tennis player and women’s rights advocate Billie Jean King became the first individual female athlete…
Continue Reading Filmmaker brings new life to silent films by adding a rock music soundtrack
By Lisa Hughes Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — A Texas filmmaker is creating the ultimate mashup,…
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China, at UN, warns against ‘expansion of the battlefield’ in the Ukraine war
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Three days before his communist government turns 75, China’s foreign minister is warning fellow leaders against…
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Arrowheads reveal the presence of a mysterious army in Europe’s oldest battle
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Today, the lush, green valley surrounding the Tollense River in northeast Germany appears to be a serene…
Continue Reading NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns reportedly heading to New York, All-Star Julius Randle to Minnesota
By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Four-time NBA All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns is heading to the Big Apple, according to The Athletic and…
Continue Reading Main Czech opposition party wins most seats in election for a third of Senate
PRAGUE (AP) — The main Czech opposition group led by former populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis has won an election for a third of the seats in…
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Un joven de 18 años presenta una demanda por la propiedad de la histórica pelota 50-50 de Shohei Ohtani, en la búsqueda de evitar una subasta
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Un joven de 18 años ha presentado una demanda por la propiedad de la pelota con la que Shohei Ohtani hizo historia en…
Continue Reading Manhunt underway after 17 people killed in South Africa mass shooting
By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — A manhunt is underway after 17 people living on the same street in a South African village were killed in a…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | Hezbollah evalúa su respuesta tras la muerte de su líder, pero los próximos pasos de Israel son los más importantes
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Después de que Hezbollah confirmara la muerte de su líder Hassan Nasrallah en un ataque israelí, ¿cuáles serán…
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New Black-led shows are popping up. But they aren’t solving TV’s problems
By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — Mel is a bit of a mess. There are rats in her apartment. She hates her job, and still longs for her ex, who’s…
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Last day of El Paso Film Festival is Saturday!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Saturday is the last day to enjoy this year’s El Paso Film Festival, and the event is free! The event is being held at the…
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‘Power of Pink:’ honoring breast cancer survivors through portraits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness month early with a ‘Power of Pink’ event at Las Palmas Medical Center. As a…
Continue Reading Iran Revolutionary Guard general died in Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah leader, reports say
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A prominent general in Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard died in an Israeli airstrike…
Continue Reading Urban communities that lack shade sizzle when it’s hot. Trees are a climate change solution
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Along a busy road in west Detroit, there’s little respite from the sun for residents stopping for gasoline,…
Continue Reading Walz attends Michigan-Minnesota college football game before final prep for Tuesday’s debate
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz has traveled to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to attend a football…
Continue Reading Tips for shopping for Medicare Advantage plans
AP Health Writer Shopping season for Medicare coverage is about to begin and with it comes the annual onslaught of TV ads and choices to consider.…
Continue Reading Medicare Advantage shopping season arrives with a dose of confusion and some political implications
Associated Press Thinner benefits and coverage changes await many older Americans shopping for health insurance this fall. That’s if their plan is…
Continue Reading Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah transformed the militant group into a potent regional force
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who transformed the Lebanese militant group into a potent paramilitary and…
Continue Reading Poland’s death toll from floods rises to 9 after 2 more bodies found
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish police say the death toll in Poland from recent floods has risen to nine after two more bodies were found. One person…
Continue Reading The new top youth official at the UN talks about what’s in it for young people
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Dr. Felipe Paullier is quick to say he doesn’t speak for the world’s roughly 2 billion tweens,…
Continue Reading MLB Friday round-up: Tigers and Royals clinch playoff berth, Ohtani chases Triple Crown
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — As the MLB season nears its conclusion, the playoff picture continues to get clearer with each passing game.…
Continue Reading El vicegobernador de Carolina del Norte, Mark Robinson, hospitalizado con quemaduras de segundo grado tras incidente en evento de campaña
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — El vicegobernador de Carolina del Norte, Mark Robinson, fue tratado por quemaduras de segundo grado en el Northern…
Continue Reading WADA appeals decision that cleared world No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner after he tested positive for a banned substance
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) says it’s lodging an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)…
Continue Reading Baltic states and Poland seek EU funds for a massive border defense line
Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — NATO members Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland will seek European Union funding to build a network of bunkers,…
Continue Reading Estas son las figuras más cercanas a Nicolás Maduro. Radiografía a los dos meses de las elecciones del 28 de julio
Gonzalo Zegarra (CNN Español) — Cuando el presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro realizó cambios en su gabinete en agosto, tras ser…
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