Voting Rights By the Numbers 2022
By Toby Lyles, CNN Editorial Research The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was enacted because of voter suppression by state governments, local governments…
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Los Angeles Dodgers pay tribute to legendary broadcaster Vin Scully
By Ben Church and Wayne Sterling, CNN The Los Angeles Dodgers paid tribute to Vin Scully on Friday in their first home game since the legendary…
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Antitrust trial puts book publishing industry in the dock
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department’s effort to block the merger of Penguin Random House and Simon…
Continue Reading Senators working through marathon series of amendment votes, a key step ahead of passing Democrats’ sweeping health and climate bill
By Clare Foran and Ali Zaslav, CNN The Senate has worked through the night, taking a series of back-to-back amendment votes that are among the last…
Continue Reading Incendio en un tanque de petróleo de Cuba cobra la vida de un bombero: hay 121 heridos y 17 desaparecidos
Alejandra Ramos (CNN) — Al menos 1 bombero murió y otros 17 se encuentran desaparecidos tras un enorme incendio en un tanque de petróleo en…
Continue Reading The last Salem witch has been exonerated, thanks to an eighth-grade teacher and her students
By Scottie Andrew, CNN It’s never too late to right a historical wrong — even if that restoration of justice comes nearly 330 years…
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Conoce al pequeño mono de la Patagonia que es un “fósil viviente” de un pasado lejano
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El monito del monte, una adorable criatura parecida a un ratoncito que vive en los bosques de la Patagonia, trepa…
Continue Reading Arsenal beats Crystal Palace as the English Premier League returns
By Ben Church, CNN Arsenal enjoyed a perfect start to the new English Premier League season as it beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at Selhurst Park on Friday.…
Continue Reading Knights, queens and strippers are helping fuel the spike in US unionizing efforts
By Natasha Chen, CNN Business On any given weekend night in North Hollywood, a group of dancers in outlandish costumes holds signs urging customers…
Continue Reading A toddler was killed after a cement truck tumbled over overpass onto a vehicle in Houston
By Melissa Alonso and Susannah Cullinane, CNN A toddler was killed Friday after a cement truck tumbled over an overpass in Houston and landed on top…
Continue Reading The hidden makers of Costco’s Kirkland Signature and Trader Joe’s O’s
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Kirkland Signature. Two-Buck Chuck. Simple Truth. Cat & Jack. Great Value. Amazon Basics. Store brands have…
Continue Reading A record number of women are running in Kenya’s elections but many face harassment and abuse
By Larry Madowo and Bethlehem Feleke, CNN Just before sunset, Umra Omar boards a speedboat that will take her around the historic Lamu channel for…
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Military medals and what they mean
Many medals are issued by the U.S. government to members of the Armed Forces. But what do the medals mean, how are they earned, and where do they…
Continue Reading How the Ukraine invasion flattened Eastern European tourism
Julia Buckley, CNN When frequent flier Julie booked a clutch of trips to Warsaw last year, she was expecting to spend her weekends in the Polish…
Continue Reading Nebraska and Colorado are sparring over water rights. It could be the new norm as rivers dry up
By Stephanie Elam and Jason Kravarik, CNN Residents on this state line have built their industry, economy and lives around the South Platte River.…
Continue Reading Travel news: Space balloons, floating hotels and supersonic jets
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN This week in travel, we look at innovative new transport concepts, the reopening of Thailand’s most famous beach,…
Continue Reading California’s McKinney fire has destroyed nearly 90 homes and is only 40% contained
By Susannah Cullinane and Cheri Mossburg, CNN California’s McKinney Fire has destroyed nearly 90 houses and is only 40% contained a week after…
Continue Reading They survived a mass shooting at their California high school 30 years ago. It still affects them today
By Faith Karimi, CNN Angela Welch still recalls every detail. The stocky gunman in a camo vest. The gunshots, one after another. The piercing…
Continue Reading Lightning strike on oil storage tank in Cuba causes massive fire
By Sahar Akbarzai and Patrick Oppmann, CNN Lightning struck a large oil storage tank on Friday evening in Matanzas, Cuba, causing a huge fire.…
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Chiefs’ Frank Clark arrives at camp with new outlook on life
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Frank Clark arrived at training camp for the Kansas City Chiefs noticeably trimmer and much…
Continue Reading Ukraine grain shipments offer hope, not fix to food crisis
By KAREEM CHEHAYEB, AYA BATRAWY and CARA ANNA Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — A ship bringing corn to Lebanon’s northern port of Tripoli normally…
Continue Reading Angels blow late lead, rally in 10th for 4-3 win over M’s
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Taylor Ward’s sacrifice fly scored Magneuris Sierra in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Angels…
Continue Reading Taiwan says multiple Chinese aircraft and vessels spotted in possible simulated attack
By Jessie Yeung and Eric Cheung, CNN Taiwan says it detected “multiple” Chinese aircraft and naval vessels taking part in military drills…
Continue Reading Gonsolin, Dodgers 4-hit revamped Padres in 8-1 win
By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tony Gonsolin pitched five scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers threw a…
Continue Reading Celebrate National Mustard Day with a mustard-flavored donut
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Mustard is on the menu for breakfast this Saturday. Condiment brand French’s has launched a limited-edition donut covered…
Continue Reading One of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers fears being slain in a Georgia state prison, court document says
By Paradise Afshar and Susannah Cullinane, CNN One of the men found guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery fears being killed in state prison and wants to…
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The growth of a game turned sport is providing a new wave of opportunities for kids that aren’t your typical athlete
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Esports have been around for years and they’ve grown to a point where you can use the sport to get an education. For the…
Continue Reading US to take part in military exercise near India’s disputed border with China
By Vedika Sud, Barbara Starr, Sahar Akbarzai and Kathleen Magramo, CNN The United States is to take part in a joint military exercise with India less…
Continue Reading UN food price index dropped in July for fourth month
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Food and Agriculture Agency’s global food price index dropped for a fourth straight month in July, but was still…
Continue Reading Hong Kong’s last sawmill faces closure amid development plan
By KATIE TAM Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Chi Kee Sawmill & Timber is Hong Kong’s last operating sawmill. It has been processing wood in…
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