Rescuers: Last Jew of Kabul making his way to Israel
By JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The man known as the last Jew of Kabul could soon be heading to Israel, after agreeing to grant…
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An Alabama teen was fatally shot while in his room playing on his iPad
Kelly McCleary, CNN A 13-year-old boy was shot and killed while playing with an iPad in his bedroom in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, police said. The boy was…
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Scotland shocks Bangladesh with 6-run win in T20 World Cup
AL AMERAT, Oman (AP) — Scotland has pulled off a major upset against Bangladesh with a six-run victory on the opening day of cricket’s…
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Poetry is experiencing a new golden age, with young writers of color taking the lead
Leah Asmelash, CNN There was a time, not too long ago, when many people could only name one, maybe two, poets — often a long-dead White man…
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Covid-19 numbers are getting better. But where they go from here will depend on vaccinations, Fauci says
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The rates of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are improving; an optimistic sign for the future of the pandemic. But…
Continue Reading Covid-19 numbers are getting better. But where they go from here will depend on vaccinations, Fauci says
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The rates of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are improving; an optimistic sign for the future of the pandemic. But…
Continue Reading Russia sees highest daily new COVID case number
By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russia is reporting its largest daily number of new coronavirus infections, more than 70% up on the…
Continue Reading California couple’s home was destroyed Monday by a small plane crash that killed at least two people
By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN A home bought in May by California newlyweds following their wedding was destroyed in October by a plane crash. Cody and…
Continue Reading Father of suspect in UK lawmaker’s slaying is ‘traumatized’
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The father of a man held for the fatal stabbing of a British lawmaker during a meeting with local…
Continue Reading 2 arrested in Athens for protesting Beijing Olympics
By DEMETRIS NELLAS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Two women attempted to hang a banner from the Acropolis in Athens Sunday morning in…
Continue Reading 2 arrested in Athens for protesting Beijing Olympics
By DEMETRIS NELLAS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Two women attempted to hang a banner from the Acropolis in Athens Sunday morning in…
Continue Reading Gambian Toufah Jallow tells of surviving rape by dictator
By CARLEY PETESCH Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Toufah Jallow first became popular as Gambia’s scholarship winner in a contest for young…
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Rome goes to the polls to vote for new mayor amid ‘Covid pass’ tension
By Sarah Dean, CNN Romans are voting in a run-off election to decide the Italian capital‘s next mayor — with a center-left or…
Continue Reading Shooting in Syria could mark new phase in Israeli campaign
By JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The death of a former Syrian Druse lawmaker, allegedly by Israeli sniper fire, could mark a new…
Continue Reading This site is an important piece of Filipino American history. Climate change is destroying it.
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Randy Gonzales grew up fishing with his father around the murky marshlands of St. Malo, a former village along the shore of…
Continue Reading This site is an important piece of Filipino American history. Climate change is destroying it.
Rising sea levels caused by climate change could leave beloved seaside landmarks like the Santa Monica pier submerged underwater within the next…
Continue Reading Center-right parties lead in Kosovo’s municipal vote
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Center-right opposition parties in Kosovo are leading in municipal elections held Sunday in the small Balkan nation but…
Continue Reading Heavy rains, landslides leave 18 dead in south India
The Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — At least 18 people have died a day after torrential rains swept through villages and flooded roads in the…
Continue Reading Strong helps Nevada pull away for 34-17 victory over Hawaii
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Carson Strong passed for 395 yards and two third-quarter touchdowns and Nevada pulled away after halftime to beat Hawaii 34-17 in…
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Tony Bennett has set a new Guinness World Record
By Alaa Elassar, CNN One thing is for sure: Tony Bennett knows how to keep the music playing. The Grammy Award-winning singer just set a Guinness…
Continue Reading Deputy killed in shooting outside Houston bar had just returned from paternity leave, official says
By Jason Hanna and Alta Spells, CNN A Texas deputy who was fatally shot outside a Houston bar had just returned from paternity leave, an official…
Continue Reading Volunteers in the sky watch over migrant rescues by sea
By RENATA BRITO Associated Press ABOARD THE SEABIRD (AP) — A humanitarian effort seeks to monitor human rights violations and assist in the rescue…
Continue Reading House fire in eastern Pakistan kills 7 family members
MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say police are investigating after a fire overnight in eastern Pakistan killed seven family members. The fire…
Continue Reading Japan’s premier sends offering to controversial Tokyo shrine
By MARI YAMAGUCHI The Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has donated religious offerings to a Tokyo shrine…
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UTEP tops Louisiana Tech 19-3 to become bowl eligible
EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP Miners on Saturday night got their sixth win of the season, 19-3 over Louisiana Tech, to clinch bowl eligibility for the…
Continue Reading Rising rallies Utah to 35-21 win over No. 18 Arizona State
By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Cameron Rising threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns in the second half, rallying Utah to a…
Continue Reading McDavid nets hat trick, Oilers douse Flames 5-2
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored three goals for his 11th career hat trick and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 5-2. Mike…
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‘SNL’ tackles the NFL’s Jon Gruden email scandal
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business The NFL had a rough week, and “Saturday Night Live” made sure to tackle it on this weekend’s…
Continue Reading LA Galaxy score late, beat Portland Timbers 2-1
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Sacha Kljestan scored on a penalty kick in the final minutes in the LA Galaxy’s 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on…
Continue Reading Talbot, Wild beat Kings 3-2, for 2-game sweep to open season
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Frederick Gaudreau, Victor Rask and Ryan Hartman scored in the second period and the Minnesota…
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