Taliban keep low key presence on streets of Kabul
By Clarissa Ward, Brent Swails and Ivana Kottasová, CNN Little by little, life appears to be creeping back to normal in Kabul, even though no one…
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Picture on social media starts chain of events leading to rescue of missing teenager
By Cory James Click here for updates on this story BAYONNE, New Jersey (WCBS) — After four months, a missing Staten…
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Covid-19 vaccine booster shots to be offered to Americans beginning September 20, health officials say
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US health officials and medical experts announced in a joint statement on Wednesday that booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccine booster shots to be offered to Americans beginning September 20, health officials say
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US health officials and medical experts announced in a joint statement on Wednesday that booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine…
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Missouri gun rights law is impeding criminal investigations, Justice Department says
By Christina Carrega A new Missouri state law that blocks state and local law enforcement from enforcing federal gun laws has already impeded…
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Arizona Coyotes to host rookie tournament with 6 teams
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes will host a Rookie Faceoff tournament in the desert next month. The team announced the six-team…
Continue Reading Arizona Coyotes to host rookie tournament with 6 teams
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes will host a Rookie Faceoff tournament in the desert next month. The team announced the six-team…
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Arizona Coyotes to host rookie tournament with 6 teams
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes will host a Rookie Faceoff tournament in the desert next month. The team announced the six-team…
Continue Reading Arizona Coyotes to host rookie tournament with 6 teams
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes will host a Rookie Faceoff tournament in the desert next month. The team announced the six-team…
Continue ReadingEfforts underway to rush much-needed medical supplies to Haiti in wake of devastating earthquake
By Joan Murray Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — The desperate need for help is escalating in Haiti…
Continue ReadingEarthquake has devastating financial impact on Haitian Americans in South Florida
By Bobeth Yates Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — Rescue and recovery efforts continue in Haiti after…
Continue ReadingDebate over mask mandates in Maryland schools turns ugly
By Mike Hellgren Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Schools are just about to reopen, and mandates…
Continue ReadingHinduism Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Hinduism, the world’s third largest religion after Christianity and Islam. “Hinduism”…
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Rare photo of Susan B. Anthony up for auction after spending decades in a forgotten photo studio
By David Williams, CNN One of the last photographs taken of women’s rights activist Susan B. Anthony is going up for auction in New York along…
Continue Reading Movement for Black Lives: Feds targeted BLM protesters
By KAT STAFFORD Associated Press The federal government deliberately targeted Black Lives Matter protesters via heavy-handed criminal prosecutions in…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: What do we know about booster shots for COVID-19?
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer U.S. health officials plan to offer COVID-19 booster shots to vaccinated Americans to shore up their protection…
Continue Reading Ex-chair of Purdue denies responsibility for opioid crisis
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Former Purdue Pharma president and chair Richard Sackler says he, his family and the company do not have any…
Continue Reading Chief in charge of intel before Capitol riot returns to post
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Yogananda Pittman, who was the top Capitol Police intelligence official when…
Continue Reading New Mexico school shooting suspect to remain in custody
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A 13-year-old New Mexico boy accused of shooting and killing a classmate will remain in custody pending trial. A…
Continue Reading Ex-chair of Purdue denies responsibility for opioid crisis
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Former Purdue Pharma president and chair Richard Sackler says he, his family and the company do not have any…
Continue Reading US women to play four post-Olympic matches
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. women’s national soccer team will play a series of four matches in September and October. The team will play Paraguay in…
Continue Reading Turkey offers to mediate between Ethiopia and Sudan
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is urging Ethiopian leaders to find a peaceful resolution to the Tigray conflict in…
Continue Reading Virginia Tech looks for success and a return to normalcy
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente hopes the Hokies can return to normal — both pre- and…
Continue Reading Garth Brooks cancels tour dates due to COVID surge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Garth Brooks is canceling his remaining stadium tour dates in five cities due to rising COVID-19 cases. Brooks…
Continue ReadingFootball helmet shortage could sideline some kids
By Brooke Rogers Click here for updates on this story DALLAS, TX (KTVT) — The practices are just beginning, but…
Continue ReadingChurch made famous by Paul Revere reckons with its ties to slavery
By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN The main reason people come to visit the Old North Church in Boston’s historic North End is to see the famous…
Continue Reading New Orleans prosecutors, exonerated man reach $2M settlement
By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Local prosecutors have reached a $2 million settlement with a New Orleans man who spent…
Continue ReadingDog rescued after chewing off its own leg
By James Felton, Anna Muckenfuss Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — A mid-Michigan was dog…
Continue Reading Belarus blocks another independent news site, raids staff
By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarusian authorities have blocked the website of the country’s leading independent news…
Continue ReadingFor the Afghans who make it through Taliban checkpoints, Kabul airport is a gateway to a new world
By Nick Paton Walsh, CNN A baby desperately held aloft to US Marines on top of a besieged gate. Shots fired in the air. A crush of Afghan people…
Continue ReadingFor the Afghans who make it through Taliban checkpoints, Kabul airport is a gateway to a new world
By Nick Paton Walsh, CNN A baby desperately held aloft to US Marines on top of a besieged gate. Shots fired in the air. A crush of Afghan people…
Continue Reading MLB spring training exhibition schedule starts Feb. 25
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s spring training exhibition schedule will start on Feb. 25. That’s when the Boston Red Sox play…
Continue Reading MLB spring training exhibition schedule starts Feb. 25
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s spring training exhibition schedule will start on Feb. 25. That’s when the Boston Red Sox play…
Continue Reading Juventus signs Italy midfielder Locatelli from Sassuolo
TURIN. Italy (AP) — Juventus has signed Italy midfielder Manuel Locatelli from Sassuolo. The 23-year-old Locatelli joins initially on a two-year…
Continue ReadingRetired Army colonel who served in Afghanistan worries about friends overseas
By Rose Schmidt Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — As Taliban forces take Kabul,…
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Cómo prepararse para un huracán: qué hacer, plan de evacuación y más
CNNEE (CNN) — La temporada de huracanes pone en alerta a millones, y aunque en ocasiones es difÃcil rastrear con precisión cuándo, a dónde…
Continue ReadingOfficer honored for his bravery in the line of duty
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — The Hawai’i Police Department honored a…
Continue Reading International food trade show to debut US event in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tourism officials and convention producers expect the U.S. debut of a long-established international food and beverage industry…
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State leaders discuss efforts to contain California wildfires
State emergency management, fire and law enforcement officials are meeting Wednesday to provide an update on efforts to contain wildfires burning…
Continue Reading Egyptian intel chief visits Israel to discuss Gaza truce
JERUSALEM (AP) — Egypt’s intelligence chief has visited Israel to discuss a cease-fire deal between Israel and the Hamas militant group following…
Continue Reading 2-time champ Venus Williams receives wild card into US Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Two-time champion Venus Williams will be back at the U.S. Open after being given a wild card into the Grand Slam tournament. The…
Continue Reading Biden administration tries to prevent $450 million from flowing to Taliban
By Matt Egan, CNN Business The Biden administration is moving to prevent the Taliban from accessing about $450 million in funds due to arrive next…
Continue ReadingWhat Ibiza is like when the party stops
By Gemma Zoë Price, CNN In the run up to summer, Ibiza’s nightlife empresarios were optimistic that the White Isle could fully reopen safely,…
Continue Reading Women’s British Open raises prize money to record levels
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) — The AIG Women’s British Open now has the largest purse in women’s golf. The R&A announced a prize fund…
Continue Reading Cohen criticizes ‘unproductive’ Mets hitters amid slump
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets owner Steven Cohen has criticized his team following its season-worst fifth straight loss, showing a side much like…
Continue Reading Cohen criticizes ‘unproductive’ Mets hitters amid slump
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets owner Steven Cohen has criticized his team following its season-worst fifth straight loss, showing a side much like…
Continue Reading Disney World tweaks face mask policy, optional for outdoors
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Walt Disney World is tweaking its face mask policy. Starting Thursday, the theme park resort in Florida will…
Continue Reading Big Florida school districts defy governor over mask mandate
By FREIDA FRISARO and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Students in Florida’s Broward County went back to school…
Continue Reading Philipsen wins another Vuelta stage, Elissonde grabs lead
ALBACETE, Spain (AP) — Jasper Philipsen has secured his second stage win at this year’s Spanish Vuelta, while Rein Taaramae lost the leader’s…
Continue ReadingMan desperate to get family out of Afghanistan as Taliban take hold
By Brian MacMillan Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — An interpreter who helped the United…
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