The world’s best city for nightlife, according to Time Out
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: the world’s best party spots, the city taking a stand against electric…
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Police detain suspect allegedly behind synagogue blast in southern France
By Joshua Berlinger, CNN Paris (CNN) — Police have detained a person suspected of an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in the southern…
Continue ReadingMillions of Shiite Muslim pilgrims head to Iraq’s Karbala to mark the death of Imam Hussein
Associated Press KARBALA, Iraq (AP) — Millions of Shiite Muslims have packed the streets of the Iraqi city of Karbala on their annual pilgrim to…
Continue ReadingMoscow and Kyiv swap prisoners of war as Ukraine marks independence anniversary
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine exchanged over 100 prisoners of war each on Saturday as Kyiv marked its third Independence…
Continue ReadingSpaceX Crew Dragon capsule to return Boeing Starliner crew to Earth
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule will bring home two NASA astronauts who have remained on board the International…
Continue ReadingUkraine somberly marks 33 years of independence as war with Russia rages on
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is somberly marking its 33rd year of independence as war with Russia rages on. Instead of fireworks,…
Continue ReadingItalian prosecutors open shipwreck and manslaughter investigation into superyacht sinking
Associated Press ROME (AP) — Prosecutors in Italy have opened an investigation into culpable shipwreck and multiple manslaughter after a superyacht…
Continue ReadingUkraine’s president signs law banning Russia-linked religious groups
By Daria Tarasova Markina, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — Away from the frontlines, Ukraine is waging a different battle against Russia as it seeks to remove…
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Detienen al sospechoso presuntamente detrás de explosión en sinagoga al sur de Francia
Julia Hernández (CNN) — La policía detuvo al presunto autor que prendió fuego a varios coches en un estacionamiento frente a una sinagoga en…
Continue ReadingHow it all went wrong for tourism
By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — Protests in the streets. Graffiti warning tourists to go home. Local populations dwindling as short-term rentals…
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A reenergized Democratic campaign surges to convention ratings win over Republicans
By Hadas Gold, CNN New York (CNN) — A new presidential candidate, a slew of celebrities and slick programming helped propel Democrats and Vice…
Continue ReadingTurkey and Russia resume joint patrols in northern Syria as Ankara seeks to mend ties with Assad
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s Defense Ministry says it has resumed joint military patrols with Russia in northern Syria after nearly a…
Continue ReadingA roadside bomb in southwest Pakistan kills 2 children and a woman
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Officials in southwest Pakistan say a roadside bomb attached to a motorcycle went off near a police office, killing two…
Continue ReadingHundreds of police raid a religious compound in search of Filipino preacher wanted for child abuse
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Hundreds of police, backed by riot squads, have raided a vast religious compound in a southern…
Continue ReadingMourners in southern Pakistan attend funerals for 28 Shiite pilgrims killed in a bus crash in Iran
Associated Pess MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — Hundreds of mourners in southern Pakistan have attended the funerals of 28 Shiite pilgrims who were killed…
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A timeline of the investigation into the missing Virginia mother whose husband is now accused of killing her in their home
By Alisha Ebrahimji and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s Note: This story includes graphic descriptions some readers may find disturbing.…
Continue ReadingTusk says he doesn’t have the votes in parliament to liberalize Poland’s strict abortion law
Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has acknowledged that he does not have the backing in parliament to change…
Continue ReadingNikki Haley in Taiwan says an isolationist policy is not healthy while expressing support for Trump
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on a visit to Taiwan Saturday that an isolationist policy…
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Thrills, chills and bigger than ever conferences: what to expect from this season of college football
By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — Welcome to the 2024 college football season, where everyone makes the playoffs! Well, not everyone, but, for the…
Continue ReadingTyreik McAllister’s magical performance in 24-24 tie may have landed him roster spot with Raiders
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have a punt return play called “Magic.” How apropos for Tyreik McAllister, who may not…
Continue ReadingIslamic State group claims responsibility for knife attack that killed 3 in Solingen, Germany
Associated Press SOLINGEN, Germany (AP) — The Islamic State militant group on Saturday claimed responsibility for a knife attack that killed three…
Continue Reading Hailey y Justin Bieber dan la bienvenida a su primer hijo
Julia Hernández (CNN)– Hailey y Justin Bieber anunciaron este viernes el nacimiento de su primer hijo. En un post de Instagram en la noche de…
Continue ReadingIsraeli evacuation orders cram Palestinians into shrinking ‘humanitarian zone’ where food is scarce
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Young girls screamed and elbowed each other in a crush of bodies in southern Gaza, trying…
Continue ReadingUnder sea and over land, the Paris Paralympics flame is lit before beginning an exceptional journey
Associated Press Two weeks after French star swimmer Léon Marchand extinguished the Olympic flame to close the Paris Olympics, the spotlight is now…
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With the conventions over, Harris and Trump begin the final sprint to Election Day
By Eric Bradner, Jeff Zeleny, Kevin Liptak, Kit Maher and Camila DeChalus, CNN (CNN) — An unsettled and unpredictable 2024 presidential race is…
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Justin Bieber and wife Hailey Bieber welcome their first child
By Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — Hailey and Justin Bieber on Friday announced the birth of their first child. In an Instagram post Friday…
Continue ReadingRhys Hoskins hits 3-run homer, drives in 4 as Brewers beat Athletics 11-3
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Rhys Hoskins and Joey Ortiz hit back-to-back home runs in a five-run second inning and the Milwaukee…
Continue ReadingMariners rally late to beat Giants 6-5 in 10 and give manager Dan Wilson a victory in his debut
AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Leo Rivas lined a game-ending single that scored Dylan Moore in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Seattle…
Continue ReadingBrock Purdy has mixed results in 49ers’ 24-24 preseason tie with the Raiders
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brock Purdy was efficient in completing 9 of 12 passes for 96 yards, but also threw a red-zone interception in…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani hits walk-off grand slam to join 40-40 club, lift Dodgers past Rays 7-3
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a two-out grand slam in the ninth inning for his 40th home run after earlier stealing his…
Continue ReadingHezbollah: What weapons does it have? A visual guide
By Lou Robinson and CNN staff (CNN) — Hezbollah is believed to be the most heavily armed non-state group in the world. Backed by Iran and based…
Continue ReadingDodgers star Shohei Ohtani becomes fastest player in MLB history to get to 40 homers and 40 stolen bases.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani becomes fastest player in MLB history to get to 40 homers and 40 stolen…
Continue ReadingSister says hiker still missing in Grand Canyon flash flood amid intense search
SUPAI, Ariz. (AP) — Search and rescue crews at Grand Canyon National Park were searching for an Arizona woman nearly two days after she was swept…
Continue ReadingAmerican detained in Turkey suspected of murdering Russian woman, state media reports
By Mariya Knight, CNN (CNN) — A United States citizen has been detained in Turkey on suspicion of murdering a Russian woman in the Moscow…
Continue ReadingTropical Storm Hone increases to Category 1 hurricane strength while approaching Hawaii
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Hone increased to a Category 1 hurricane while continuing its steady approach toward Hawaii late…
Continue ReadingPhilippines says flares fired from a Chinese island base threatened its fisheries plane
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Officials say a Philippine fisheries bureau plane has been threatened by flares fired from a Chinese…
Continue ReadingJoe Musgrove shuts down the Mets with his arm and glove as the Padres win 7-0
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Joe Musgrove allowed just one hit in seven brilliant innings and made a terrific defensive play to lead the San…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from AP’s report on federal policies shielding information about potential dam failures
Associated Press Thousands of people live downstream from dams yet may not always realize the risks. As the climate changes, heavy rains from intense…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from AP’s report on federal policies shielding information about potential dam failures
Associated Press Thousands of people live downstream from dams yet may not always realize the risks. As the climate changes, heavy rains from intense…
Continue ReadingJustin and Hailey Bieber welcome a baby boy, Jack Blues
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Bieber, who rose to international stardom in 2010 with his hit “Baby,” has welcomed one of his own…
Continue ReadingJustin and Hailey Bieber welcome a baby boy, Jack Blues
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Bieber, who rose to international stardom in 2010 with his hit “Baby,” has welcomed one of his own…
Continue ReadingSummer Yates scores to extend Pride’s unbeaten streak to 18 NWSL games
Associated Press Summer Yates scored in the 67th minute and the visiting Orlando Pride beat the Houston Dash 1-0 on Friday night in the National…
Continue ReadingPortrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plans
AP National Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago has a long-standing tradition of protest, and college student YM Masood has been immersed in it in recent…
Continue ReadingConflicting federal policies may cost residents more on flood insurance, and leave them at risk
Associated Press Conflicting federal policies may force thousands of residents in flood-prone areas to pay more for flood insurance or be left…
Continue ReadingConflicting federal policies may cost residents more on flood insurance, and leave them at risk
Associated Press Conflicting federal policies may force thousands of residents in flood-prone areas to pay more for flood insurance or be left…
Continue ReadingPortrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plans
AP National Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Bearded and bespectacled, YM Masood has a quiet nature that suggests he’s older than age 20. A political…
Continue ReadingHarris isn’t backing away from Biden’s democracy focus. But she’s putting her own spin on it
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Before dropping his bid for reelection, President Joe Biden framed voters’ choice in November in dark and ominous…
Continue ReadingBabe Ruth’s ‘called shot’ jersey could get as much as $30 million at auction
Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — The jersey worn by New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth during his famous “called shot” home run in 1932 could…
Continue ReadingOklahoma teachers were told to use the Bible. There’s resistance from schools as students return
Associated Press BIXBY, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma’s Bixby school district has lots to show off for a fast-growing Tulsa suburb, including a…
Continue ReadingA rare orchid survives on a few tracts of prairie. Researchers want to learn its secrets
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — On a remote tallgrass prairie in North Dakota, a secretive orchid pokes up from the ground. You’ll…
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