Format of public comment meetings for Dakota Access oil pipeline upsets opponents
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Two meetings in Bismarck this week are receiving public comment on the draft environmental review of the controversial Dakota…
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Surgery without drugs, patients piling up: Gaza’s hospitals overwhelmed amid Israeli strikes and fuel shortages
By Nadeen Ebrahim and Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — In Al-Shifa hospital, Gaza’s largest medical facility, a dazed and drowsy woman sits on the…
Continue ReadingSenate confirms three military officers as Sen. Tuberville holds up hundreds more
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, TARA COPP and LOLITA BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed three top military officers,…
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Nearly 80 bird species names with racist roots are about to be changed
By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — After years-long discussion, birds will no longer be named after people — a decision meant to dissociate the…
Continue ReadingVaping by high school students dropped this year, says US report
By MIKE STOBBE and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Fewer high school students are vaping this year, the government reported…
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The Beatles’ ‘last’ song ‘Now and Then’ is released
Originally Published: 02 NOV 23 07:44 ET Updated: 02 NOV 23 12:20 ET By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Described as The Beatles’ final song, “Now…
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Youth tobacco use rates declined slightly in US, but ‘work is far from over,’ health officials say
By Carma Hassan, CNN (CNN) — Overall tobacco use among youths dropped slightly, by about 1%, since last year, largely driven by declines in…
Continue ReadingPakistan’s parliament elections delayed till early February as political and economic crises deepen
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s election oversight body has postponed the country’s upcoming parliament elections…
Continue ReadingColombia’s government says ELN guerrillas kidnapped the father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government said Thursday that the guerrilla group National Liberation Army, known as ELN, was responsible…
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Florida Sen. Rick Scott endorses Trump over home-state Gov. DeSantis
By Steve Contorno and Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Florida Sen. Rick Scott endorsed former President Donald Trump on Thursday over his home-state…
Continue Reading You’ll have to wait until 2025 for more ‘Euphoria’
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — Some news that may make “Euphoria” viewers a little crestfallen: The wait for Season 3 might be longer than…
Continue Reading US intelligence currently assesses Iran and its proxies are seeking to avoid a wider war with Israel
By Katie Bo Lillis, CNN (CNN) — The US intelligence community believes – for now – that Iran and its proxies are calibrating their response…
Continue ReadingUN votes overwhelmingly to condemn US economic embargo on Cuba for 31st year and urge its lifting
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to condemn the American economic…
Continue ReadingBarriers added to Strip pedestrian bridges ahead of F1′s Las Vegas Grand Prix
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — In a move that Clark County said was “for safety…
Continue Reading Who should worry about lung cancer? A doctor explains
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — The American Cancer Society has just updated their lung cancer screening guidelines in an effort to increase…
Continue ReadingFormer Memphis police officer pleads guilty to federal charges in Tyre Nichols’ death
By JONATHAN MATTISE and TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former Memphis police officer pleaded guilty Thursday in the fatal…
Continue ReadingPenix, No. 5 Huskies face Williams, No. 24 Trojans in Pac-12 showdown
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — No. 5 Washington (8-0, 5-0 Pac-12) at No. 24 Southern Cal (7-2, 5-1 No. 20 CFP), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET…
Continue ReadingWorlds of Fun owners merge with Six Flags
By KCTV Staff Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Cedar Fair, the parent company of…
Continue Reading House passes $14.3 billion in Israel aid, setting up showdown with Senate
By Clare Foran and Morgan Rimmer, CNN The House passed a bill on Thursday to provide $14.3 billion in aid to Israel as it fights a war against Hamas…
Continue ReadingThe average long-term US mortgage rate slips to 7.76% in first drop after climbing 7 weeks in a row
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan fell slightly this week, ending a…
Continue ReadingInvestigators focus on railway inspection practices after fatal Colorado train derailment
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press An investigation into a Colorado coal train derailment and bridge collapse that killed a truck driver is focused on…
Continue Reading Why the GOP plan to cut IRS funds to pay for Israel aid would increase the deficit
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Republican-controlled House is once again targeting the Internal Revenue Service, this time voting…
Continue ReadingHold the olive oil! Prices of some basic European foodstuffs keep skyrocketing
By RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Olive oil is continuing its staggering rise in prices in Europe. It is the prime example of how food…
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Mortgage rates drop for first time in seven weeks
By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Mortgage rates ticked down this week, snapping a seven-week streak of increases. The 30-year…
Continue ReadingEric Trump testifies he wasn’t aware of dad’s financial statements, but emails show some involvement
By JENNIFER PELTZ and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Trump, one of two sons entrusted to run Donald Trump’s real estate…
Continue Reading Top law firms signal they won’t recruit from college campuses that tolerate antisemitism
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Some of the nation’s most powerful law firms are warning America’s elite universities to crack down on…
Continue ReadingJapan’s prime minister announces $113 billion in stimulus spending
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced a stimulus package of more than 17 trillion yen…
Continue ReadingAlbania’s opposition tries to disrupt a parliament session in protest against ruling Socialists
By LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian opposition lawmakers have caused commotion in Parliament, trying to disrupt a…
Continue ReadingAs more Palestinians with foreign citizenship leave Gaza, some families are left in the lurch
By NAJIB JOBAIN and ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Dozens of Palestinians with foreign passports crossed through the…
Continue ReadingAs more Palestinians with foreign citizenship leave Gaza, some families are left in the lurch
By NAJIB JOBAIN and ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Dozens of Palestinians with foreign passports crossed through the…
Continue ReadingGiant puppet Little Amal visits LA school to shine spotlight on young refugees
By Jaysha Patel Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — For the past two years, a giant puppet has…
Continue ReadingCrews removing debris amid ongoing search for worker trapped after Kentucky coal plant collapse
By LEAH WILLINGHAM and JOHN RABY Associated Press Crews began the arduous process of removing layers of rubble and debris from a collapsed coal mine…
Continue ReadingUSC students rethink transportation after warning about alleged Lyft rape
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — USC is warning the campus community Wednesday…
Continue Reading Starbucks is leaning into its sugary concoctions to boost the business
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Extra shots, cold foam, oat milk and sugary syrups — coffee snobs might turn their noses up…
Continue Reading Mayors meet with senior White House officials over migrant influx Thursday
By Priscilla Alvarez and Camila DeChalus, CNN (CNN) — The mayors of Denver and Chicago met with senior White House officials on Thursday to…
Continue Reading Keith Lee tried to review some Atlanta restaurants on TikTok. All hell broke loose
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — Most restaurants are usually thrilled to have Keith Lee review their food. With more than 14.5…
Continue ReadingItaly’s premier acknowledges ‘fatigue’ over Ukraine war in call with Russian pranksters
MILAN (AP) — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s office has expressed “regret” that she fell prey to a prank call that induced her to…
Continue Reading HBO chief Casey Bloys apologizes for directing staff to secretly troll critics on social media
By Liam Reilly , CNN New York (CNN) — HBO chief executive Casey Bloys apologized Thursday for directing staff to anonymously fire back at TV…
Continue ReadingSkyEye captures HPD officers trying to fish suspect out of water at end of chase in NE Houston
By Jessica Willey Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — SkyEye captured a bizarre standoff…
Continue ReadingMan who helped ID former neighbor’s remains via cold case playing cards hopes someone will come forward with more info
By Jennifer Mayerle Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — A missing Minnesota…
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Tennis star Ons Jabeur to donate part of her WTA Finals prize money to ‘help the Palestinians’
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — World No. 7 Ons Jabeur said she would donate part of her WTA Finals prize money to help Palestinians, in a tearful…
Continue ReadingWoman dies after speeding driver slams into her at red light in SE Houston, police say
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A woman was killed when she was hit from…
Continue Reading What to know about Donald Trump Jr.’s fraud trial testimony
Originally Published: 01 NOV 23 05:15 ET Updated: 02 NOV 23 09:57 ET By Lauren del Valle, Kara Scannell and Jeremy Herb, CNN New York (CNN) —…
Continue ReadingSouth Florida mom arrested, accused of throwing, kicking 3-year-old son, incident was caught on camera
By Alfred Charles, Peter D’Oench Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — A South Florida…
Continue ReadingSix Flags and Cedar Fair are merging
Originally Published: 02 NOV 23 07:25 ET By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Amusement parks Six Flags and Cedar Fair are merging in an $8…
Continue ReadingMan who helped ID former neighbor’s remains via cold case playing cards hopes someone will come forward with more info
By Jennifer Mayerle Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — A missing Minnesota…
Continue ReadingWorld isn’t spending nearly enough money to prepare the most vulnerable countries for climate extremes, UN reports
Originally Published: 02 NOV 23 06:00 ET By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — Measures to adapt to climate change in the developing world are slowing on…
Continue Reading Cornell University cancels classes Friday amid ‘extraordinary stress’ on campus after violent antisemitic threats led to the arrest of a student
Originally Published: 02 NOV 23 02:23 ET Updated: 02 NOV 23 04:50 ET By Elizabeth Wolfe and Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) — Cornell University has…
Continue ReadingMother-daughter duo turns 98-year-old Mobil station into Airbnb
By John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story PETERSON, Minnesota (WCCO) — And from the outside, it still…
Continue Reading How dating apps ‘ruined dating’ for some
By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — Jenny Nguyen-Don was craving some chicken. It was earlier this year, and Nguyen-Don, who was living in London at…
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