Jimmy Carter says he hopes to vote for Kamala Harris
By Joe Sutton and Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Former President Jimmy Carter, the oldest living president, is hoping to vote for Kamala Harris…
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1 deputy killed and 2 injured in ‘ambush’ shooting in Florida, sheriff says
By Paradise Afshar and Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — A central Florida deputy was killed and two others were injured when they were…
Continue ReadingOlympic fans cheer on Imane Khelif during win after she faced days of online abuse
Associated Press VILLEPINTE, France (AP) — A passionate crowd showered Algerian boxer Imane Khelif with cheers during her fight Saturday at the…
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La boxeadora argelina Imane Khelif gana contra la húngara Anna Luca Hamori y se asegura una medalla olímpica
Anabella González (CNN) — La boxeadora argelina Imane Khelif derrotó este sábado a su oponente húngara Anna Luca Hamori en los cuartos de…
Continue ReadingDress Codes: How high is too high? The evolution of the women’s running brief
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — When women first competed in Olympic track and field events in 1928, they wore loose t-shirts and wide shorts,…
Continue Reading Closing in on a choice of running mate, Harris will meet with finalists Sunday
By Jeff Zeleny, MJ Lee and Jamie Gangel, CNN (CNN) — As Kamala Harris closes in on her selection of a running mate this weekend, a renewed…
Continue Reading Simone Biles logra su tercera medalla de oro en salto en los Juegos de París; la brasileña Rebeca Andrade quedó segunda
Gonzalo Zegarra (CNN) — Simone Biles ganó este sábado su tercera medalla de oro de los Juegos Olímpicos de París con una actuación…
Continue ReadingHorror at deaths of 12 children unites Druze across borders. But Mideast’s wars tear at their bonds
Associated Press FARDIS, Lebanon (AP) — Alma Ayman Fakhr al-Din, a lively 11-year-old who loved basketball and learning languages, was playing on a…
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USWNT advances to Olympic soccer semifinals after dramatic extra time victory over Japan
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The US women’s team booked its spot in the semifinals of the women’s soccer competition with a hard-fought 1-0…
Continue Reading Simone Biles spent years working on her mental health after Tokyo. It’s made her an unstoppable force in Paris.
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Paris (CNN) — The last few years of therapy and mental health work have turned Simone Biles into one of the most…
Continue ReadingTwo men who say they’re Russian appear in hostage video from Niger released by al-Qaida-linked group
Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Two men claiming to be Russian nationals and saying they were taken captive in Niger by militants linked to…
Continue Reading Trump says he’ll debate Harris on Fox News or not at all after weeks of back-and-forth over ABC News event
By Arit John, Kate Sullivan, MJ Lee and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump said Saturday he would not debate Vice President…
Continue Reading Expulsan a un espectador por sostener una pancarta de Taiwán durante un partido de los Juegos Olímpicos
Anabella González (CNN) — La seguridad de los Juegos Olímpicos de París expulsó el viernes a un aficionado que agitaba una pancarta verde…
Continue ReadingTiramisù and the other classic Italian dishes you need to try
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: soda cans exploding mid-flight, trouble in the Dublin wax museum, Italy’s…
Continue ReadingIran claims Hamas leader killed by ‘short-range projectile,’ contradicting reports it was hidden bomb
By Radina Gigova and Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — Iran has claimed that the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran…
Continue ReadingScientists digitally dissect ancient Egyptian ‘screaming’ mummy
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Ancient Egypt’s pyramids, pharaohs and artifacts delight the imagination, reigniting wonder of the distant past in…
Continue Reading El secretario de Defensa revoca abruptamente el acuerdo de culpabilidad con el presunto autor intelectual de los ataques del 11S
Gonzalo Zegarra (CNN) — El secretario de Defensa, Lloyd Austin, revocó abruptamente un acuerdo de culpabilidad para el presunto cerebro de los…
Continue Reading Hearing on how to proceed with election interference case against Trump set for August 16
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge will consider how to proceed with special counsel Jack Smith’s election interference case…
Continue Reading La tormenta tropical Debby se forma en el golfo de México; se espera que alcance fuerza de huracán antes de tocar tierra en Florida
Julia Hernández (CNN) — La depresión tropical cuatro se fortaleció hasta convertirse en la tormenta tropical Debby en el sureste del golfo…
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How female politicians’ first names can work for and against them, according to science
By Maya Davis, CNN (CNN) — Throughout the course of US presidential races, politicians have carefully chosen what names they go by. Bernie and…
Continue ReadingThird set of remains found with gunshot wound in search for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre graves
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A third set of remains with a gunshot wound has been found at Tulsa cemetery in the search for graves of…
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway cuts stake in Apple by nearly 50%
By Robert Ilich, CNN (CNN) — Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway slashed its stake in tech giant Apple by nearly 50%, according to…
Continue ReadingSome activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mate
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have unified with remarkable speed behind Vice President Kamala Harris as she has taken over the top…
Continue ReadingTropical Storm Debby moving through Gulf toward Florida with hurricane warnings
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Debby was strengthening rapidly Sunday and was predicted to become a hurricane as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico…
Continue Reading2024 Olympics tennis: Matt Ebden goes from lopsided loss in singles to doubles gold with John Peers
AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Matt Ebden’s 2024 Olympics started with his first singles match in more than two years — a 6-0, 6-1 loss to…
Continue Reading In a tricky box office summer, how can indie cinemas survive?
By Alicia Wallace, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — For 90-plus years, the Parkway Theater has been a fixture in South Minneapolis, gathering generation…
Continue ReadingWarren Buffett surprises by slashing Berkshire Hathaway’s longtime Apple stake in second quarter
AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett slashed Berkshire Hathaway’s massive Apple stake in a move that could prove…
Continue ReadingWarren Buffett surprises by slashing Berkshire Hathaway’s longtime Apple stake in second quarter
AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett slashed Berkshire Hathaway’s massive Apple stake in a move that could prove…
Continue Reading 3 reasons to worry about July’s weak jobs report — and 1 reason not to panic
CNN By Bryan Mena, CNN New York (CNN) — America’s robust post-pandemic job market is teetering on the brink after a lousy July hiring report…
Continue Reading Diez personas arrestadas durante la última protesta en el Reino Unido tras apuñalamientos fatales
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Un total de diez personas fueron arrestadas y cuatro oficiales de policía resultaron heridos como resultado de los…
Continue Reading Trump and Vance rally in battleground Georgia looking to put recent struggles behind them
By Arit John, Kate Sullivan and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump defended his running mate and said his campaign…
Continue ReadingIran says a short-range projectile killed Hamas’ Haniyeh and reiterates vows of retaliation
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says a short-range projectile was behind the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh. It…
Continue ReadingIBS and digestive trouble are in the spotlight on social media. Here’s what you should know
AP Health Writer Are you spending more time in the bathroom than you’d like? Loads of TikTok posts show you’re not alone. Young people,…
Continue ReadingYounger adults are going public with their digestive problems. Experts say it’s mostly a good thing
AP Health Writer Lauren Bell was stressed out and just starting her first job post-college in New York City when she realized a bout of food…
Continue ReadingProtests and violence break out again in Bangladesh amid calls for the government’s resignation
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Thousands of people have protested peacefully in Bangladesh’s capital to demand justice for more than…
Continue Reading ¿De qué se trata el inédito recurso judicial que Maduro solicitó para dirimir los controvertidos resultados electorales?
Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — Un amparo contencioso electoral fue el recurso solicitado este miércoles por el presidente de Venezuela,…
Continue ReadingAlgerian boxer Imane Khelif clinches medal at Olympics after outcry fueled by gender misconceptions
AP Sports Writer VILLEPINTE, France (AP) — Boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria clinched a medal at the Paris Olympics in an emotional fight Saturday that…
Continue Reading 3 reasons to worry about July’s weak jobs report — and 1 reason not to panic
By Bryan Mena, CNN New York (CNN) — America’s robust post-pandemic job market is teetering on the brink after a lousy July hiring report in…
Continue ReadingWhat’s the deal with the Olympics? Your burning questions, answered
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The Olympics have their own language, traditions and rules — ones that are ever-evolving. It can be a lot to take…
Continue ReadingBanned governing body that’s fueling outcry on Olympic boxers has Russian ties and troubled history
AP Sports Writer VILLEPINTE, France (AP) — The allegations that Olympic boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting failed an eligibility test for…
Continue ReadingDeath toll from apartment block collapse in Russia’s Ural Mountains reaches 10 as search ends
MOSCOW (AP) — A total of 10 people died after an apartment block in Russia’s Ural Mountains partially collapsed following a gas explosion earlier…
Continue ReadingAs recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Buoyed by an increase in recruiting, the Army will expand its basic combat training in what its leaders hope…
Continue ReadingVermont suffered millions in damage from this week’s flooding and will ask for federal help
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont officials say the toll of damage from recent flooding in the state exceeds $6 million, and the state is asking the…
Continue ReadingSchumer predicts Democrats will keep control of the Senate now that Harris is atop the party ticket
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is predicting that Democrats will keep control of the Senate in the…
Continue Reading The worst pressure ever: Welcome to the Olympic 100-meter final, the most intimidating start line in sports
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — When an elite group of athletes crouch into starting blocks at Paris’ Stade de France this weekend, their…
Continue Reading Spectator dragged from arena for holding up Taiwan banner during Olympic badminton match
By Joshua Berlinger, CNN Paris (CNN) — Security at the Paris Olympics ejected a fan brandishing a green banner that read “Go Taiwan” at a…
Continue ReadingThese outdoor guides just lost their homes in a wildfire. They believe in their town’s rebirth
By Paula Newton, CNN (CNN) — Through gratitude and exhaustion, James Gillese tries to reconcile feelings of shock and resolve as he considers…
Continue ReadingTropical Storm Debby forms in the Gulf of Mexico, expected to reach hurricane strength before landfall in Florida
CNN By Nouran Salahieh, Eric Zerkel, Mary Gilbert and Elisa Raffa, CNN (CNN) — Tropical Storm Debby has sustained winds of 45 mph and is…
Continue ReadingJordan’s royal court announces the birth of Princess Iman, King Abdullah’s first grandchild
Associated Press AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan’s royal court says Princess Rajwa gave birth baby girl, the first grandchild of King Abdullah II…
Continue ReadingExcavation in Egyptian necropolis uncovers 63 ancient tombs and a trove of gold artifacts
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — An ongoing excavation in Damietta, Egypt, has uncovered 63 tombs from more than 2,500 years ago, alongside a…
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