California lifts statewide cruising ban
Cruising is now legal throughout the state of California. This after Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Friday. Ab 436 amends the…
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Ohio’s Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks mark UNESCO World Heritage designation
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — For 400 years, Indigenous North Americans flocked to a group of ceremonial sites in…
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DeSantis says US should not accept refugees from Gaza
By Veronica Stracqualursi and Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday that the US should not accept refugees from Gaza,…
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Why is movie candy sold in boxes?
Originally Published: 14 OCT 23 05:57 ET By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Imagine you’re at the movies: The lights have dimmed,…
Continue ReadingPalestinian Americans watch with dread as family members in Gaza struggle to stay alive
By NOREEN NASIR Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — For the unforeseeable future, Laila El-Haddad has one mission: to get the voices of her fellow…
Continue ReadingStephen Rubin, publisher of ‘The Da Vinci Code’ and other blockbusters, dies at 81
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Rubin, a longtime publishing executive with an eye for bestsellers and a passion for…
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Best Buy will soon stop selling DVDs
Originally Published: 14 OCT 23 08:40 ET By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business New York (CNN) — Grab physical DVDs while you still can. Netflix…
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Egipto dice que el cruce de Rafah está abierto pero las carreteras del lado de Gaza son “inoperables” por los bombardeos aéreos
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — El cruce de Rafah entre Gaza y Egipto está abierto, pero los bombardeos aéreos dejaron las carreteras del lado…
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Streets ‘reek of blood:’ Gazans run out of time after Israel’s evacuation deadline
Originally Published: 14 OCT 23 13:36 ET Updated: 14 OCT 23 16:19 ET By Nadeen Ebrahim and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Tens of thousands of…
Continue ReadingLack of water worsens misery in besieged Gaza as Israeli airstrikes continue
By ISABEL DEBRE and WAFAA SHURAFA Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — As Israel pounds the Gaza Strip with airstrikes, Laila Abu…
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These Americans are enduring an agonizing wait for news about loved ones in Israel and Gaza
By Ray Sanchez, Zoe Sottile and Christina Zdanowicz, CNN (CNN) — In Columbus, Ohio, a 59-year-old cardiologist locked himself in his office to…
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Jóvenes activistas avanzan en la lucha contra el uso de pesticidas mediante el proyecto de ley AB652
GREENFIELD, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— El grupo de jóvenes Safe Ag-Safe Schools de Greenfield ha luchado para hacer llegar un llamado a la asamblea,…
Continue Reading49ers TE George Kittle fined more than $13,000 for profane T-shirt about the Cowboys
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been fined more than $13,000 by the…
Continue ReadingAt least 27 dead with dozens more missing after boat capsizes in northwest Congo
BY JEAN-YVES KAMALE Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A boat capsized in Congo’s northwest killing at least 27 people, and more than 70…
Continue ReadingBig Island police charge man with assault after woman hit with arrow
By Kathryn Doorey Click here for updates on this story KOHALA, Hawaii (KITV) — Big Island police arrested and charged…
Continue ReadingVecchiarelli’s 97-yard pick six highlights Marist’s 6 takeaways in 30-16 win over San Diego
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Amin Woods scored two first half touchdowns and Nick Vecchiarelli had a 97-yard interception return early in the second…
Continue ReadingFar from Israel, Jews grieve and pray for peace in Shabbat services held as Israel-Hamas war rages
By The Associated Press Jews in communities far from Israel gathered at synagogues this weekend for Shabbat services held amid the ongoing war…
Continue Reading Thieves in Florida use tractor trailers to steal more than $1.6 million in alcohol from US distributor
By Isabel Rosales, CNN (CNN) — An investigation is underway in Florida after burglars used tractor trailers to steal more than $1.6 million…
Continue Reading‘Ring of fire’ eclipse appears over the Americas
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A rare celestial spectacle appeared over the Americas Saturday — the likes of which won’t be seen again…
Continue ReadingSlingsby steers Flying Roo into lead as Aussies seek first SailGP win of Season 4
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer Three-time defending SailGP champion Tom Slingsby skippered Team Australia into the lead of the Spain Sail Grand…
Continue ReadingWeary families trudge through Gaza streets, trying to flee the north before Israel’s invasion
By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Some fled home with suitcases jammed with clothes and heirlooms…
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County of Monterey sends letter to federal legislators regarding delays on Pajaro Levee repairs
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 6, 2023 AT 3:03 PM- The Monterey County Board of Supervisors have sent a letter to federal lawmakers…
Continue ReadingA teen’s death in a small Michigan town led the FBI and police to an online sexual extortion scheme
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray has spoken to one of the nation’s largest police…
Continue ReadingExecutive who had business ties to Playgirl magazine pleads guilty to $250M fraud at lending company
MIAMI (AP) — A Florida executive whose family business once owned Playgirl magazine has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud.…
Continue ReadingAn American mom and daughter are missing in Israel. Their family says Hamas is holding them hostage
By MELISSA PEREZ WINDER and CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press/Report for America EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Judith Raanan and her teenage daughter, Natalie…
Continue Reading Michael Caine anuncia su retiro y confirma que ‘The Great Escaper’ será su última película
Valeria Ordóñez (CNN Español) — Michael Caine, la estrella de cine británica cuya carrera abarca ocho décadas y ha destacado en…
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California will give some Mexican residents near the border in-state community college tuition
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law Friday to make…
Continue ReadingCalifornia will give some Mexican residents near the border in-state community college tuition
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law Friday to make…
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Mexican American woman becomes first NCAA Division I female kicker at an HBCU
Originally Published: 14 OCT 23 08:23 ET By Justin Gamble, CNN (CNN) — A Mexican American woman has become the first female kicker at Jackson State…
Continue ReadingMan United sale: Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim is withdrawing his bid – AP source
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is withdrawing his offer to buy…
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Researchers restoring California salt marshes from effects of climate change
BY ANNE MAKOVEC, MOLLY MCCREA California’s valuable remaining salt marshes are disappearing. Climate change, with its melting glaciers and warming…
Continue Reading3 men dead after a shooting at a party at a Denver industrial storefront
DENVER (AP) — Police say three men are dead after an early morning shooting during a party in Denver. Officers were called to an industrial…
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California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workers’ minimum wage to $25 per hour
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will raise the minimum wage for health care workers to $25 per hour over the next decade under a new law…
Continue ReadingEx-Connecticut police officer suspected of burglaries in 3 states
GLASTONBURY, Conn. (AP) — A former Connecticut police officer is suspected of being a serial burglar and committing 30 or more thefts in three…
Continue ReadingMan pleads guilty to murder in 2021 hit-and-run spree that killed steakhouse chef
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in the death of a Philadelphia steakhouse chef prosecutors say he…
Continue ReadingStreets ‘reek of blood:’ Gazans run out of time after Israel’s evacuation deadline
By Nadeen Ebrahim and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been fleeing south through the battered streets of Gaza…
Continue Reading Shorter summer breaks and free tutoring: How some schools are tackling pandemic learning loss
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — Some kids in Houston got just a three-week summer break this year. In Richmond, Virginia, two…
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Colorado Buffaloes blow 29-point lead as Stanford Cardinal secure shock win in double overtime
By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — With a huge 29-0 halftime lead, Colorado Buffaloes seemed on course for a straightforward victory on Friday against…
Continue Reading Rescuers descended into a deep cave to rescue a trapped dog – then they found a bear
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Firefighters encountered an unexpected challenge while rescuing a dog trapped in a Tennessee cave: A black bear was…
Continue ReadingMissouri mom honors son’s memory by buying other people’s birthday cakes
By KMOV Staff Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — When Crystal Birmingham picked up the…
Continue Reading India beats Pakistan at Cricket World Cup in a sporting rivalry like no other
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Fans packed inside the enormous Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India to watch India take on Pakistan in the…
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The Israel-Hamas war reveals how social media sells you the illusion of reality
By Brian Fung and Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — As the Israel-Hamas war reaches the end of its first week, millions have turned to…
Continue ReadingIndia routs Pakistan by 7 wickets to extend winning streak over rival at Cricket World Cup
By CHETAN NARULA Associated Press AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav triggered a stunning Pakistan collapse and shared four…
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How to protect your mental health while keeping tabs on the Israel-Hamas war
CNN By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) — As the situation in Israel and Gaza continues to unfold, many people far from the conflict are nonetheless…
Continue ReadingOver 8,000 runners participate in Hartford Marathon
By WFSB Staff Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — Thousands of runners are hitting the…
Continue ReadingAtlanta man living in his backyard shed beats the odds
By Harry Samler Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WANF) — J.C. “Jervier” Cater welcomed Atlanta News…
Continue ReadingLouvre Museum and Versailles Palace evacuated after bomb threats with France on alert
By ANGELA CHARLTON and JEFFREY SCHAEFFER Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The Louvre Museum in Paris and Versailles Palace evacuated visitors and…
Continue ReadingWhile the world is watching Gaza, violence fuels growing tensions in the occupied West Bank
By JULIA FRANKEL and JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — While the world is focused on the war in Gaza, tensions have risen in the…
Continue Reading‘Ring of fire’ eclipse promises a celestial celebration
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Eclipses have entranced and mystified humans for millennia. In records kept by Chinese astronomers more than…
Continue Reading Las reacciones de los líderes latinoamericanos al conflicto de Israel y Hamas
Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — El conflicto de Israel y Gaza —que hasta este sábado ha dejado más de 1.300 personas muertas en Israel y…
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