Wildfires burn out of control in Southern California and more evacuations ordered
Associated Press TRABUCO CANYON, Calif. (AP) — Apocalyptic-looking plumes of smoke filled skies east of Los Angeles on Tuesday as firefighters…
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SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn crew on daring excursion into Earth’s radiation belts
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — SpaceX’s latest mission — a bold and risky trek into Earth’s Van Allen radiation belts by a four-person…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street drifts as Oracle soars and banks and oil slump
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish on Tuesday following several weeks of sharp swings. The S&P 500 rose…
Continue ReadingFrancis will be only the second pope to visit Singapore, one of the wealthiest nations
SINGAPORE (AP) — When Pope Francis arrives Wednesday in Asia’s financial powerhouse Singapore for the last leg of a four-nation tour, he is…
Continue ReadingCuomo defends COVID-19 nursing home decisions in combative House committee hearing
Associated Press Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced blistering criticism over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic at a time when the virus…
Continue ReadingA robot begins removal of melted fuel from the Fukushima nuclear plant. It could take a century
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A small robot entered a damaged reactor at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant on Tuesday, beginning a two-week,…
Continue ReadingAP-NORC/USAFacts poll: Republicans are more likely to trust Trump than official election results
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — For Christopher Pugh, the 2020 election was a turning point. He already distrusted the government. But as he…
Continue ReadingWisconsin Supreme Court weighs the use of mobile voting vans and who can bring election lawsuits
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court wrestled Tuesday with whether a Republican had standing to bring a lawsuit that…
Continue ReadingDelaware Democrats back Sarah McBride’s bid to become first openly transgender person in US Congress
Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — Voters in Delaware are deciding the nominees for several political contests, including a closely watched…
Continue ReadingTyreek Hill’s traffic stop revives discussion about the realities faced by Black drivers
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — After his traffic stop in Miami on Sunday, Tyreek Hill talked about “the talk” — instructions passed down in…
Continue ReadingHarris presses a more forceful case against Trump than Biden did on abortion, economy and democracy
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris pressed a forceful case against Donald Trump on Tuesday in their first and perhaps only debate…
Continue ReadingMost students in a Georgia district return to class nearly a week after a school shooting
Associated Press WINDER, Ga. (AP) — Many students in Georgia’s Barrow County headed back to class six days after a school shooting killed two…
Continue ReadingCongress bestows its highest honor on the 13 troops killed during Afghanistan withdrawal
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson is hosting a ceremony to posthumously present Congress’ highest honor — the…
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Former Project 2025 director downplays Trump ties, but says he hopes he’d implement the plan
By Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — Paul Dans, the former director of the group behind the conservative policy roadmap Project 2025, said on Monday…
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China’s Huawei unveils its answer to Apple’s iPhone 16. But it comes with a hefty price tag
By Juliana Liu and Joyce Jiang, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Huawei has unveiled what it calls the world’s first tri-fold smartphone, just hours…
Continue Reading Tuberville puts hold on military promotion for top Austin aide
By Lauren Fox, Morgan Rimmer and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — Sen. Tommy Tuberville has placed a hold on the promotion of Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark, a…
Continue ReadingIn diesel-dependent East Timor, renewable energy transition remains slow despite government pledges
Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The small Southeast Asian nation of East Timor is at an energy development crossroads. The country has…
Continue ReadingThe 49ers spoil Aaron Rodgers’ return with a 32-19 win over the Jets
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Fill-in back Jordan Mason took top billing in a game hyped as Aaron Rodgers’ return. Mason…
Continue ReadingThe 49ers spoil Aaron Rodgers’ return with a 32-19 win over the Jets
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Fill-in back Jordan Mason took top billing in a game hyped as Aaron Rodgers’ return. Mason…
Continue Reading Trump accuser said she ‘laughed out loud’ when she heard him again deny her assault allegation
CNN By Jack Forrest and Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Jessica Leeds, who previously accused Donald Trump of sexual assault and was a trial witness…
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China aspira lograr una misión histórica a Marte “alrededor de 2028” en su lucha por el poder espacial
Belén Liotti (CNN) –– El intento histórico de China de traer muestras de Marte a la Tierra podría lanzarse en 2028, dos años antes de lo…
Continue ReadingPope Francis’ Mass in East Timor draws 600,000 people, nearly half the population
Associated Press TASITOLU, East Timor (AP) — An estimated 600,000 people — nearly half of East Timor’s population —- packed a seaside park…
Continue ReadingDetmers works 6 strong innings, Drury and Kavadas hit HRs as Angels beat the struggling Twins 6-2
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Reid Detmers worked six solid innings and Brandon Drury and Niko Kavadas homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels…
Continue Reading RFK Jr.’s name to be removed from North Carolina ballots, state Supreme Court rules
By Dianne Gallagher and Ethan Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name will be removed from the North Carolina ballot, the state…
Continue ReadingNASA sets sights on another ‘world that might be habitable today’
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — The Europa Clipper spacecraft passed a key milestone on Monday and is on track to launch next month to…
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What we know about the police detention of Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill
CNN By George Ramsay, Ben Morse, Wayne Sterling, David Close, Kevin Dotson and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — It’s been an eventful few…
Continue ReadingAn Israeli strike on a Palestinian tent camp kills at least 19
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian officials say an Israeli strike hit a crowded tent camp in Gaza, killing at least 19…
Continue Reading ¿Quién es Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, el hijo de AMLO que buscará un cargo en Morena?
Karen Esquivel (CNN Español) — El presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, confirmó este lunes que su hijo Andrés Manuel López…
Continue ReadingFlooding kills more than 20 people in Morocco and Algeria
Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Torrential downpours hit North Africa’s normally arid mountains and deserts over the weekend. They caused…
Continue ReadingTrump accuser said she ‘laughed out loud’ when she heard him again deny her assault allegation
By Jack Forrest and Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Jessica Leeds, who previously accused Donald Trump of sexual assault and was a trial witness in…
Continue Reading Trump campaign and JD Vance promote false rumors about Haitian immigrants eating pets
CNN By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Several prominent Republicans, including the party’s vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, promoted…
Continue ReadingA timeline of recent British royal events
LONDON (AP) — It has been a difficult few months for Britain’s royal family. Both Kate, Princess of Wales, and King Charles III have been…
Continue Reading Maduro dice que “respeta” decisión de González Urrutia de salir de Venezuela y pedir asilo en España
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, dijo este lunes que respeta la decisión del líder opositor…
Continue Reading Debate presidencial entre Donald Trump y Kamala Harris: hora, reglas del debate y cómo ver
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — Los candidatos a la presidencia de Estados Unidos, el expresidente Donald Trump y la vicepresidenta Kamala…
Continue ReadingChina aims for historic Mars mission ‘around 2028’ as it vies for space power
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s historic attempt to bring samples from Mars to Earth could launch as soon as 2028, two…
Continue ReadingA robot has begun a 2-week mission to retrieve melted fuel from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — An extendable robot has begun a two-week mission to retrieve the first sample of melted fuel debris from inside one…
Continue Reading What we know about the police detention of Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill
CNN By George Ramsay, Ben Morse, Wayne Sterling, David Close, Kevin Dotson and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — It’s been an eventful few…
Continue Reading SpaceX se propone despegar esta semana a la tripulación de Polaris Dawn en una arriesgada misión a pesar de las inclemencias meteorológicas
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — SpaceX hará otro intento para que Polaris Dawn —una arriesgada misión que enviará a cuatro civiles a los…
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METRO offers free fares to the Santa Cruz County Fair
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) announced that it will be offering free fares to passengers…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea’s Kim vows to make his nuclear force ready for combat with US
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to redouble efforts to make his nuclear force fully ready for…
Continue Reading Decenas de muertos en un ataque aéreo de Israel dirigido contra militantes de Hamas en una zona humanitaria de Gaza
Belén Liotti (CNN) –– Al menos 40 personas murieron en un ataque aéreo israelí durante la noche contra una zona que Israel había designado…
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A text, a call, then gunfire: New details raise questions about efforts to prevent Georgia school shooting
CNN By Eric Levenson and Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — “I’m sorry, mom.” Those were the words Colt Gray texted his mother Wednesday morning…
Continue Reading Speaker Mike Johnson’s government funding plan already crumbling with at least 6 GOP no votes
By Annie Grayer, Manu Raju, Haley Talbot, Lauren Fox and Morgan Rimmer, CNN Washington (CNN) — House Speaker Mike Johnson’s government…
Continue Reading Police are questioning Florida voters about signing an abortion rights ballot petition
By Associated Press Tallahassee, Florida (AP) — State police are showing up at Florida voters’ homes to question them about signing a…
Continue Reading Heridas infectadas, gusanos y ninguna escapatoria. La crisis humanitaria de Gaza llega a un extremo mientras las condiciones sanitarias empeoran
Belén Liotti Nota del editor: esta historia incluye descripciones explícitas. Jerusalén y Gaza (CNN) –– Un niño de 14 años yace en el…
Continue ReadingAt least 19 killed and more feared buried in Israeli airstrike on Gaza humanitarian zone targeting Hamas militants
By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Kareem Khadder and Irene Nasser, CNN (CNN) — An overnight Israeli airstrike on an area that Israel itself had designated…
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Skunk tests positive for rabies in the Prunedale area
MONTERY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey announced Monday that a striped skunk found on September 4 near Blackie Road and Rolling…
Continue ReadingRyan Seacrest debuts as new ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — For the first time in almost 8,000 episodes, “Wheel of Fortune” did not open with a hello from longtime…
Continue ReadingRyan Seacrest debuts as new ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — For the first time in almost 8,000 episodes, “Wheel of Fortune” did not open with a hello from longtime…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris Secures Unprecedented Support: 11 Million Union Members Stand Behind Her Presidential Bid
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story September 4, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In the…
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