14 injured as fire spreads to multiple buildings in Queens
By Derick Waller, Zinnia Maldonado, Katie Houlis Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) —…
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High jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins Ukraine’s 1st individual gold of the Paris Olympics
AP Sports Writer SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — It was a night for war-torn Ukraine to rejoice. Thousands of Ukrainians watched on YouTube as high…
Continue ReadingMatt Chapman homers, saves run with defensive play to lead Giants past Reds 8-2
Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Matt Chapman hit his 17th homer and saved a run by barehanding a slow roller to third base, lifting the San…
Continue ReadingThousands brave the heat for 70th anniversary of Newport Jazz Festival
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — A capacity crowd of about 10,000 people braved heat and humidity to witness the 70th anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival,…
Continue ReadingAmericans are ‘getting whacked’ by too many laws and regulations, Justice Gorsuch says in a new book
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Ordinary Americans are “getting whacked” by too many laws and regulations, Supreme Court Justice Neil…
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LAPD releases photos of suspects involved in fatal shooting of former ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor
By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Police Department on Sunday released photos of three individuals suspected of being involved…
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Novak Djokovic says that Olympic gold ‘supersedes everything’ as he defeats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling final
By George Ramsay, CNN Roland Garros, Paris (CNN) — On his fifth time trying, after a match of extraordinary quality, Novak Djokovic has a late…
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Customs officers in Arizona seize largest amount of fentanyl pills in agency’s history
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — US Customs and Border Protection officers in Arizona said they recently made the single-largest bust of…
Continue Reading Olympic moment of the day: Cindy Ngamba wins first ever medal for Refugee Olympic Team
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The Olympic Games is bound up with questions of nationality, with crowds waving a kaleidoscopic collage of…
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‘Charger hogs’ are ruining the electric vehicle experience. One company is clamping down on bad manners
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — Sometimes, technology doesn’t fulfill its promise. But, other times, it isn’t the tech that let’s you…
Continue ReadingDemocratic primary in Arizona’s 3rd District still close, could be headed for recount
PHOENIX (AP) — The Democratic primary in Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District still remains too close to call and could be headed for a recount.…
Continue ReadingDueling Harris and Trump rallies in the same Atlanta arena showcase America’s deep divides
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Two rallies. Two Americas. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stood in the same arena…
Continue ReadingBelgium withdraws from mixed relay triathlon after athlete who swam in Seine River falls ill
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Belgium’s Olympic committee announced Sunday that it would withdraw its team from the mixed relay triathlon at…
Continue Reading Belgium drops out of mixed triathlon and Switzerland shuffles line-up after athletes fall ill following race in River Seine
By Kyle Feldscher and Issy Ronald, CNN Paris (CNN) — Belgium has withdrawn from the mixed relay triathlon race on Monday and Switzerland has…
Continue ReadingVoices across the globe express concern over increasing arrests in Venezuela after disputed election
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Voices across the globe expressed concern Sunday over the growing number of arrests in Venezuela…
Continue Reading What it means to have a ‘Black job’ in America
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — When former President Donald Trump last week reasserted his unsubstantiated claim that immigrants are “taking…
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Mother reported missing by Watsonville Police found dead north of Corralitos, according to Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office released new details Tuesday surrounding surrounding the death of Lizbeth…
Continue Reading Break dancing makes its debut at the Paris Olympics. A timeline of when every Olympic sport was introduced
By Annette Choi, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 50 summer sports — including long-discontinued ones like motorboating and tug-of-war — have made…
Continue Reading American Scottie Scheffler turns in a remarkable 9-under final round to win Olympic golf gold
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Scottie Scheffler produced a remarkable final round to clinch gold in the men’s golf competition at the Paris…
Continue ReadingWith a $97M second weekend, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ sets a new high mark for R-rated films
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After 10 days in theaters, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is already the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, not…
Continue ReadingWith a $97M second weekend, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ sets a new high mark for R-rated films
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After 10 days in theaters, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is already the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, not…
Continue ReadingAt least 30 killed in Israeli strike on two Gaza school shelters: Palestinian Civil Defense
By Kareem Khadder, Ibrahim Dahman, Eyad Kourdi, and AnneClaire Stapleton, CNN (CNN) — Rescuers in Gaza raced to dig victims from the rubble on…
Continue ReadingUkraine confirms F-16s have arrived in country as Zelensky heralds ‘new chapter’ in fight against Russia
CNN By Radina Gigova, CNN (CNN) — The arrival of F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine marks “a new chapter” for the country’s Air Force,…
Continue Reading Son of a two-time Olympic champion, Mykolas Alekna will aim to carry on his father’s legacy in his own sport
By Martynas Ruseckas, CNN (CNN) — Following in your parents’ footsteps can be a daunting task: just ask Bronny James what it’s like to…
Continue ReadingMan gets life sentence for killing his 3 young sons at their Ohio home
BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole in the shooting deaths of his three young sons at…
Continue ReadingInside the scramble to save NASA’s half-billion-dollar, water-hunting moon rover
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — A half-billion-dollar rover that could be crucial to US lunar ambitions sits fully assembled but in a state of…
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How Sherrod Brown is navigating Harris’ candidacy in GOP-leaning Ohio with Senate control at stake
CNN By Manu Raju and Haley Talbot, CNN Brooklyn, Ohio (CNN) — For more on the high-stakes battle for control of the Senate, watch “Inside…
Continue ReadingFor female athletes of color, scrutiny around gender rules and identity is part of a long trend
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Overcome with emotion, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif left the ring in tears after a resounding victory this weekend.…
Continue ReadingTropical Storm Debby strengthens into a Category 1 hurricane as it heads toward Florida
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Debby strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it approached Florida on Sunday evening,…
Continue ReadingChildren at risk of dying in Sudan’s famine-hit Darfur as medical supplies are blocked, group says
Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — An international aid group says it was forced to ration malnutrition treatment for children in a famine-hit area in…
Continue ReadingBoxer Cindy Ngamba becomes first athlete competing as a refugee to clinch an Olympic medal
Associated Press VILLEPINTE, France (AP) — Boxer Cindy Ngamba made history on Sunday by becoming the first athlete competing as a refugee to clinch…
Continue ReadingUkraine’s Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air
Associated Press SOMEWHERE IN UKRAINE (AP) — Ukraine’s newly arrived F-16 fighter jets were put on display Sunday by President Volodymyr…
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Etiquette experts weigh in: Should you have a say over a wedding you’re paying for?
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Summer and fall are popular times for weddings, and these celebrations can stir up a lot of drama.…
Continue ReadingUkraine confirms F-16s have arrived in country as Zelensky heralds ‘new chapter’ in fight against Russia
By Radina Gigova, CNN (CNN) — The arrival of F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine marks “a new chapter” for the country’s Air Force, President…
Continue ReadingDemocrat Ruben Gallego promotes Republican support in his Arizona Senate campaign against Kari Lake
Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego is promoting Republican backing for his Senate campaign as the congressman…
Continue Reading Start your week smart: VP choice, 9-11 plea deal, travel warning, Tropical Storm Debby, TikTok lawsuit
By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — The lazy days of summer are winding down for kids across the US as a new school year is right…
Continue ReadingThe 15 Russian ‘neutrals’ at the Paris Olympics are politically isolated and rarely in the spotlight
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The 15 Russians competing at the Paris Olympics have an uneasy status as “Individual Neutral Athletes” following…
Continue ReadingRioters attack hotels used to house asylum seekers amid worst UK disorder in years
By Radina Gigova, Duarte Mendonca, Mia Alberti and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Rioters set fire and broke into hotels used to shelter asylum…
Continue ReadingOlympic and faith leaders seek reset after opening ceremony outcry, while chaplains welcome athletes
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Faith leaders gathered with Olympic officials Sunday morning in front of Notre Dame Cathedral to celebrate how…
Continue ReadingOne church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station
Associated Press About 10 miles from Johnson Space Center, a Houston-area church takes a moment during Wednesday Bible studies and Sunday evening…
Continue ReadingDrugstores tinker with new looks as their usual way of doing business faces challenges
AP Health Writer America’s drugstores are testing smaller locations and more ways to offer care as more store closings loom. As these experiments…
Continue ReadingFour years after the Beirut port blast, many decry stalled justice as regional tensions spike
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The Beirut port blast anniversary this year coincides with soaring regional tensions. For many, the fears of a new…
Continue ReadingMore Olympians are set to compete in the Seine River. Here’s the latest on water quality concerns
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — At the Paris Olympics, whether the water quality in the Seine River is safe enough to host some swimming events has…
Continue ReadingDebby strengthens to a Category 1 hurricane ahead of Florida landfall as Southeast braces for potentially historic rain
CNN By Elisa Raffa, Ashley R. Williams, Dakin Andone and Brandon Miller, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Debby, the fourth named storm of the Atlantic…
Continue Reading How two topsy-turvy weeks upended Trump’s 2024 campaign
CNN By Eric Bradner, Alayna Treene and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — A 17-day stretch with few parallels in American history has upended what…
Continue ReadingElection conspiracy theories related to the 2020 presidential race live on in Michigan’s GOP primary
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — This year’s presidential election was going to be it for Sheryl Guy, who was looking forward to…
Continue Reading Republicans for Harris launches, aiming for Biden-like appeal to anti-Trump voters
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — The group known as Republicans for Biden is officially relaunching Sunday as Republicans for…
Continue ReadingIOC calls tests that sparked vitriol targeting boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting impossibly flawed
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Olympics organizers have again slammed arbitrary testing imposed on boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Tin that led to a…
Continue ReadingMourad Merzouki brings hip-hop dance to the Olympic stage in the heart of Paris
AP Entertainment Writer CRETEIL, France (AP) — In a sweltering enclosed stage, several dancers perform synchronized routines before scattering, as…
Continue ReadingVP’s campaign launches ‘Republicans for Harris’ in push to win over GOP voters put off by Trump
AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign on Sunday was launching “Republicans for Harris” as…
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