Qatar Airways acquires a 25% stake in the private African carrier Airlink
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Qatar Airways has acquired a 25% stake in the private African carrier Airlink. The airlines announced the agreement…
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Look of the Week: A nod to Obama? Searching for symbolism in Kamala Harris’ tan suit
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — In American politics, a tan suit is no longer just a tan suit. So, when Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance…
Continue ReadingIran shuts down the last language institute recognized by the German Embassy
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian media say authorities closed down the last language institute certified by the German Embassy in retaliation for the…
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Peak Week Temperatures on a Tuesday
Another beautiful, quiet day across the Central Coast! Temps will stay at or slightly above normal. Trending warmer for today then temps will begin…
Continue ReadingKenyan man being held over the discovery of dismembered female bodies escapes from police custody
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A suspect who police said confessed to killing 42 women and was being detained over the discovery of…
Continue ReadingThe lead actors are revealed for the Broadway-bound dramatic sea musical ‘Swept Away’
AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The four stars who helped shape the new musical “Swept Away” — John Gallagher Jr., Stark Sands,…
Continue ReadingDeSantis-backed school board candidates face off in Florida
Associated Press/Report for America TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis isn’t on the ballot — but his education agenda is.…
Continue ReadingWorld’s oldest person, Maria Branyas Morera, dies aged 117
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — The world’s oldest person, US-born Maria Branyas Morera, has died at the age of 117, her family announced on social…
Continue ReadingRocket engine explodes during test launch from new spaceport in Scotland
LONDON (AP) — A rocket engine has exploded during a test launch at a new spaceport in the Shetland Islands off northern Scotland. German…
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More trouble for Boeing: Tests of its troubled 777X paused after it found structural problems
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — The launch of Boeing’s long-delayed 777X aircraft has encountered another problem, forcing the…
Continue ReadingLiberals, U.S. embassy, some civil servants withdraw from Ottawa Pride parade over pro-Palestinian stance
By Rachel Aiello, National Correspondent Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA (CTV Network) — The Liberal Party…
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Parents of Texas high school shooter found not liable for negligence in civil trial
Originally Published: 19 AUG 24 19:44 ET Updated: 20 AUG 24 00:12 ET By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A Texas jury found the parents of a school shooter…
Continue ReadingRobert Pattinson, Jennifer Lawrence movie among major productions filming in Calgary
By Teri Fikowski, CTV News Calgary Click here for updates on this story CALGARY (CTV Network) — A new movie starring…
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US concludes Iran is behind hacking attempts targeting Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns
Originally Published: 19 AUG 24 17:48 ET Updated: 20 AUG 24 00:26 ET By Evan Perez, Sean Lyngaas and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The US government…
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Humans age dramatically at two key points in their life, study finds
By Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — Scientists have found that human beings age at a molecular level in two accelerated bursts – first at the age…
Continue Reading Empathy is on the rise in young people. Here’s how to build yours
By Riane Lumer, CNN (CNN) — It doesn’t often feel as if we’re living in empathetic times. Over the past two decades, partisan gaps on all…
Continue ReadingGreek authorities detain migrants on Crete as smugglers seek new routes
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities on the southern Greek island of Crete have detained 76 migrants after they arrived on three boats as smugglers…
Continue ReadingBMW recalling more than 720,000 vehicles due to water pump issue
BMW is recalling more than 720,000 vehicles due to an issue with the water pump’s electrical connector that could potentially lead to a fire. The…
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Takeaways from the memoir of Lunden Roberts, mother of Hunter Biden’s child in Arkansas
By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Arkansas mother of one of Hunter Biden’s children describes in a new memoir the agonizing journey of…
Continue Reading Tirzepatide cuts risk of diabetes by 94% in adults with prediabetes and obesity or overweight, drugmaker says
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — A three-year study of tirzepatide – a medication approved in the US as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound…
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5 things to know for Aug. 20: DNC, Cyberattacks, Israeli hostages, Flash floods, Space mission
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Recent polling in the 2024 race shows former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris locked in…
Continue ReadingPakistan security forces say they killed 3 insurgents involved in the death of a local administrator
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s military says security forces have killed three insurgents who were involved in the recent killing of a senior…
Continue ReadingSame-sex couples and LGBTQ+ activists rally in Nepal’s capital during the annual Pride parade
Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and their supporters rallied in Nepal’s capital Tuesday during the annual…
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Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa criticizes former head coach Brian Flores, calls him a ‘terrible person’
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was candid in his thoughts of Brian Flores during an interview which aired…
Continue Reading Jayden Daniels named as Washington Commanders starting quarterback
By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The Washington Commanders have officially named rookie Jayden Daniels as their starting quarterback for the 2024 NFL…
Continue ReadingObamas close DNC’s second night with rousing Harris endorsement and pointed warnings about Trump
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Warning of a difficult fight ahead, former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama on Tuesday called on the…
Continue ReadingSpanish woman believed to be the oldest person in the world has died at age 117
MADRID (AP) — Maria Branyas, an American-born Spaniard considered the world’s oldest person at 117 years old, has died, her family said on…
Continue Reading Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka defeats Jessica Pegula to win her last tournament before the US Open
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Aryna Sabalenka finalized her preparations for the US Open with an impressive 6-3 7-5 win over Jessica Pegula in…
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Jannik Sinner, número 1 del mundo, se prepara para el US Open con una victoria en el Abierto de Cincinnati
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Jannik Sinner, número uno del mundo, se impuso este lunes al favorito local Frances Tiafoe en el Abierto de…
Continue ReadingTropical storm Jongdari weakens as it nears South Korea with heavy rain and winds
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Tropical storm Jongdari has weakened as it moved closer to South Korea’s coast, pelting the country’s southern…
Continue Reading Trump heads to battleground Michigan for first time since Harris shook up presidential race
By Steve Contorno and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s counterprogramming to the Democratic convention continues Tuesday in…
Continue Reading Mike Lynch and Morgan Stanley’s Jonathan Bloomer missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily
By Hanna Ziady and Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN London (CNN) — British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, Morgan Stanley International director Jonathan…
Continue ReadingSpectacular images of nature’s wonders revealed in photo competition
By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Two long-horned bees balancing on a flower, a fossilized dinosaur bone viewed through a microscope and a…
Continue Reading World No. 1 Jannik Sinner gears up for US Open with Cincinnati Open win
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — World No. 1 Jannik Sinner saw off the challenge from home favorite Frances Tiafoe to win the men’s Cincinnati Open…
Continue ReadingHow the world’s tallest bridge changed the map of Europe
By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — Soaring across the scenic landscape, it’s indisputably one of the most beautiful bridges in the world. Often…
Continue ReadingUkraine has destroyed or damaged all three bridges over Russia’s Seym River, Russian sources say
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces have either destroyed or damaged all three of the bridges over the Seym River in western…
Continue ReadingWho is Mike Lynch? A look at the British tech tycoon killed when his yacht sank off Sicily
AP Technology Writers Tech tycoon Mike Lynch, who died after his yacht sank off Sicily, had been trying to move past a Silicon Valley debacle that…
Continue ReadingChina is backing off coal power plant approvals after a 2022-23 surge that alarmed climate experts
Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Approvals for new coal-fired power plants have dropped sharply in China after a flurry of permits in the previous…
Continue Reading Next up at the Democratic convention: Republican speakers
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — It won’t just be Democrats speaking at their convention in Chicago this week. Several Republicans have…
Continue ReadingJapan’s governing party to choose its head who will also be the new prime minister on Sept. 27
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s ruling party says it will hold a vote on Sept. 27 to choose its new leader after Prime Minister Fumio…
Continue ReadingIndia, Malaysia to expand ties, defense cooperation as Kuala Lumpur tries to move closer to Beijing
NEW DELHI (AP) — The leaders of India and Malaysia say they will seek to expand economic ties and strengthen cooperation on defense and security.…
Continue ReadingTaiwan conducts live-fire missile drills as China ramps up military threats
JIUPENG, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s military has conducted live-fire drills, launching several surface-to-air missiles in response to growing…
Continue Reading A gold bar is now worth $1 million
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — The price of a bar of gold is worth a million dollars for the first time, thanks to soaring prices for…
Continue Reading After two decades of crossing paths, Obama will deliver a ‘forceful affirmation’ for Harris at the DNC
By Jeff Zeleny and Kevin Liptak, CNN Chicago (CNN) — If there was one lesson Kamala Harris took from the 2004 Democratic National Convention,…
Continue Reading Volcadura cerca de Whitewater causa caos vial en la I-10
Lina Robles Ayer a la 1 de la tarde la aparatosa volcadura de un carro provocó caos vial en el freeway 10 entre Whitewater y Cabazon mientras…
Continue Reading Un incendio acabó con vehículo tipo RV en Desert Hot Springs
Lina Robles Ayer a la 1:45 de la madrugada estalló un incendio en un vehículo recreativo tipo RV que estaba estacionado en el patio de…
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La policía está tras la pista de una pareja sospechosa de matar a un hombre en Banning
Lina Robles La policía continúa buscando a un hombre y una mujer sospechosos de matar a un hombre ayer a las 3 de la madrugada cerca…
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Una persecución policíaca que inició en Upland terminó en Palm Springs con el arresto de un sujeto
Lina Robles Agentes de la policía de la ciudad de Upland ubicada a más de una hora del Valle de Coachella que realizaban su patrullaje…
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Indio inicia la construcción del proyecto “Street Shadowalk”
Luis Medina Jackson Street Shadowalk es un proyecto que, según los funcionarios de la ciudad, mejorará Jackson Street, agregando…
Continue ReadingBodies of six Israeli hostages retrieved from Gaza, Israel says
By Dana Karni, Lex Harvey and Kara Fox, CNN (CNN) — The bodies of six Israeli hostages have been retrieved from Gaza during an overnight…
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