Maggie Smith, beloved ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Harry Potter’ star, dead at 89
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2 boys in Britain jailed for killing a man with a machete when they were 12
LONDON (AP) — Two boys in Britain who were 12 when they stabbed a stranger to death with a machete have been sentenced to at least eight and a half…
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University of Wisconsin fires former porn-making chancellor who wanted to stay on as a professor
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously Friday to fire a communications professor…
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Family rescues driver from floodwaters as Helene hits Transylvania County
By Jennifer Emert Click here for updates on this story TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Floodwater covered…
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Maggie Smith, querida estrella de ‘Harry Potter’ y ‘Downton Abbey’, muere a los 89 años
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Maggie Smith, una de las actrices británicas más conocidas cuya larga carrera abarcó desde protagonizar junto a Laurence…
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Dame Maggie Smith, venerable British actress, dies at 89
Maggie Smith, the venerable British actress whose career on stage, film and television spanned more than 60 years, has died. She was 89. Her sons,…
Continue Reading NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to federal corruption charges as New York’s governor considers removing him
By Gregory Krieg, Gloria Pazmino, Holly Yan, Mark Morales and Kara Scannell, CNN New York (CNN) — New York City’s embattled mayor pleaded not…
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As many forests fail to recover from wildfires, replanting efforts face huge odds — and obstacles
Associated Press BELLVUE, Colo. (AP) — Camille Stevens-Rumann crouched in the dirt and leaned over evergreen seedlings, measuring how much each had…
Continue Reading As many forests fail to recover from wildfires, replanting efforts face huge odds — and obstacles
Associated Press BELLVUE, Colo. (AP) — Camille Stevens-Rumann crouched in the dirt and leaned over evergreen seedlings, measuring how much each had…
Continue Reading Maggie Smith, beloved ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Harry Potter’ star, dead at 89
By Hilary Clarke and Caitlin Danaher, CNN (CNN) — Dame Maggie Smith, one of Britain’s best-known actresses whose long career ranged from…
Continue Reading ‘I have to sell my jewelry’ | Out-of-work Kapiolani nurses facing hardships as lockout drags on
By Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — As September comes to an end, bills are…
Continue Reading Activists say police in Belarus beat LGBTQ+ people while arresting and charging them
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Rights activists in harshly repressive Belarus say police recently subjected at least 20 LGBTQ+ people to questioning,…
Continue Reading Czechs vote in the runoff vote for one-third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house, the Senate
PRAGUE (AP) — Czechs are casting ballots in the second round of voting for a third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house. The main opposition…
Continue Reading Maggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry Potter and ‘Downton Abbey,’ dies at 89
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar for the 1969 film “The Prime of Miss Jean…
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Free Covid-19 tests are available again. Here’s how to get them
Originally Published: 26 SEP 24 12:38 ET By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — People in the United States can now order more free Covid-19 tests…
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Port workers from Maine to Texas are set to strike Tuesday. Expect shortages and higher prices
Originally Published: 26 SEP 24 08:00 ET Updated: 26 SEP 24 14:42 ET By Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — Longshore…
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They hit it off on vacation but then he went silent. So she decided to pick up the phone
By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — When a few weeks passed and Nana Prempeh still hadn’t heard from the guy she met on vacation, she turned to…
Continue Reading Elections officials accuse Wisconsin Congressman of spreading election misinformation after ballot processing error
By Adam Rife Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A Wisconsin Congressman’s response…
Continue Reading 12-year-old boy dies after tree falls on him in Howell, police say
By Joseph Buczek Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — A 12-year-old boy has died after a tree…
Continue Reading Bodycam video shows suspect running across Detroit-area freeway to flee police
By Sara Powers Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — A suspect was nearly hit by a semi-truck…
Continue Reading Man accused in California courthouse bombing intended to kill deputies and a judge, complaint says
By Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — A man accused of setting off an improvised explosive device in a California courthouse, injuring at least five…
Continue Reading Two boats crash into bridges due to strong winds from Hurricane Helene
By Kevin Boulandier Click here for updates on this story WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WSVN) — U.S. Coast Guard said two…
Continue Reading Fed’s favored inflation gauge shows cooling price pressures, clearing way for more rate cuts
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure on Friday provided the latest sign that price…
Continue Reading Broward teen sues over Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50th home run ball, claims it was stolen at Marlins game
By Sheldon Fox, Kathleen Ditton, Chantal Cook Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WSVN) — A judge…
Continue Reading Loewe puts on spring explosion of flowers and form at Paris Fashion Week
AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — Loewe’s latest collection dazzled at Paris Fashion Week Friday, presenting an explosion of flowers and form that…
Continue Reading A dual win for consumers: Inflation cooled last month, paving way for borrowing costs to come down more
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — Americans and Federal Reserve officials have news to celebrate: Inflation cooled significantly last…
Continue Reading Civil society groups nudge and cajole world leaders from the sidelines of United Nations week
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Every September, a crush of events unfold on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, the annual…
Continue Reading Harris heads to the US southern border, looking to close a polling gap with Trump
Originally Published: 27 SEP 24 05:41 ET Updated: 27 SEP 24 07:58 ET By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris plans to go on…
Continue Reading Isaac strengthens into a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and Tropical Storm Joyce forms
MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters say Isaac has strengthened into a hurricane in the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean and could cause dangerous waves in…
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Jews and Catholics warn against Trump’s latest loyalty test for religious voters
Associated Press Former President Donald Trump recently reissued his loyalty test to religious Americans, declaring that he can best protect their…
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