Pope vows to root out ‘scourge’ of sexual abuse after unusually frank plea from Belgian PM
By Christopher Lamb, CNN Palace of Laeken, Belgium (CNN) — Pope Francis has pledged to root out the “scourge” of clerical sexual abuse…
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How to help Hurricane Helene victims
By CNN Impact Your World (CNN) — Millions of people from coastal Florida to the Blue Ridge Mountains are reeling in the aftermath of Hurricane…
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Heat Is On Friday
After dense fog and coast drizzle this morning, the heat will be ramping up as we kick off the weekend at least for one day! Stronger high pressure…
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Eligen a Marianela Ancheta como Miss Cuba y representará a la isla en Miss Universo por primera vez en 57 años
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — Por primera vez desde 1967 Cuba tendrá una representante en el certamen de belleza Miss Universo. Ahora puedes…
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Birthdays Highlighted on Wake Up from September 23 – September 29
As September comes to a close, we want to recognize those who are celebrating their birthdays this week. Here are the people who got a birthday…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Wisconsin fires former porn-making chancellor who wanted to stay on as a professor
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously Friday to fire a communications professor…
Continue ReadingBoy on school field trip dies after tree falls on him at a Michigan nature center
HOWELL, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say a 12-year-old boy died after he was struck by a tree that fell at a southeastern Michigan nature center where…
Continue ReadingHungary’s Orbán says EU hits North Macedonia’s ‘national pride’ by delaying accession bid
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Hungary’s right-wing prime minister has accused European Union officials of denting North Macedonia’s…
Continue ReadingNetanyahu, at UN, vows that Israel will keep ‘degrading Hezbollah’ until its objectives are met
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled to the world from the United Nations that the multiple…
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Maggie Smith, beloved ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Harry Potter’ star, dead at 89
CNN, BBC FILMS, HANDMADE FILMS, NATIONAL THEATRE, WARNER BROS., COLUMBIA PICTURES, CARNIVAL FILM AND TELEVISION, TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX, BHE FILMS,…
Continue Reading2 boys in Britain jailed for killing a man with a machete when they were 12
LONDON (AP) — Two boys in Britain who were 12 when they stabbed a stranger to death with a machete have been sentenced to at least eight and a half…
Continue ReadingFamily rescues driver from floodwaters as Helene hits Transylvania County
By Jennifer Emert Click here for updates on this story TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Floodwater covered…
Continue Reading Maggie Smith, querida estrella de ‘Harry Potter’ y ‘Downton Abbey’, muere a los 89 años
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Maggie Smith, una de las actrices británicas más conocidas cuya larga carrera abarcó desde protagonizar junto a Laurence…
Continue ReadingAmazon’s $4 billion partnership with AI startup Anthropic gets UK competition clearance
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s competition watchdog said Friday that it’s clearing Amazon’s partnership with artificial intelligence…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to federal corruption charges as New York’s governor considers removing him
By Gregory Krieg, Gloria Pazmino, Holly Yan, Mark Morales and Kara Scannell, CNN New York (CNN) — New York City’s embattled mayor pleaded not…
Continue ReadingAs many forests fail to recover from wildfires, replanting efforts face huge odds — and obstacles
Associated Press BELLVUE, Colo. (AP) — Camille Stevens-Rumann crouched in the dirt and leaned over evergreen seedlings, measuring how much each had…
Continue ReadingAs many forests fail to recover from wildfires, replanting efforts face huge odds — and obstacles
Associated Press BELLVUE, Colo. (AP) — Camille Stevens-Rumann crouched in the dirt and leaned over evergreen seedlings, measuring how much each had…
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Maggie Smith, beloved ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Harry Potter’ star, dead at 89
By Hilary Clarke and Caitlin Danaher, CNN (CNN) — Dame Maggie Smith, one of Britain’s best-known actresses whose long career ranged from…
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‘I have to sell my jewelry’ | Out-of-work Kapiolani nurses facing hardships as lockout drags on
By Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — As September comes to an end, bills are…
Continue ReadingMaggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry Potter and ‘Downton Abbey,’ dies at 89
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar for the 1969 film “The Prime of Miss Jean…
Continue ReadingSomali-Canadian rapper K’naan charged with 2010 sexual assault in Quebec City
QUEBEC CITY (AP) — Canadian rapper K’naan who is known for the global hit “Wavin’ Flag” has been charged over an alleged sexual assault in…
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They hit it off on vacation but then he went silent. So she decided to pick up the phone
By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — When a few weeks passed and Nana Prempeh still hadn’t heard from the guy she met on vacation, she turned to…
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Elections officials accuse Wisconsin Congressman of spreading election misinformation after ballot processing error
By Adam Rife Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A Wisconsin Congressman’s response…
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12-year-old boy dies after tree falls on him in Howell, police say
By Joseph Buczek Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — A 12-year-old boy has died after a tree…
Continue ReadingBodycam video shows suspect running across Detroit-area freeway to flee police
By Sara Powers Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — A suspect was nearly hit by a semi-truck…
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Man accused in California courthouse bombing intended to kill deputies and a judge, complaint says
By Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — A man accused of setting off an improvised explosive device in a California courthouse, injuring at least five…
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Two boats crash into bridges due to strong winds from Hurricane Helene
By Kevin Boulandier Click here for updates on this story WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WSVN) — U.S. Coast Guard said two…
Continue ReadingBroward teen sues over Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50th home run ball, claims it was stolen at Marlins game
By Sheldon Fox, Kathleen Ditton, Chantal Cook Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WSVN) — A judge…
Continue ReadingFed’s favored inflation gauge shows cooling price pressures, clearing way for more rate cuts
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure on Friday provided the latest sign that price…
Continue ReadingLoewe puts on spring explosion of flowers and form at Paris Fashion Week
AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — Loewe’s latest collection dazzled at Paris Fashion Week Friday, presenting an explosion of flowers and form that…
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A dual win for consumers: Inflation cooled last month, paving way for borrowing costs to come down more
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — Americans and Federal Reserve officials have news to celebrate: Inflation cooled significantly last…
Continue ReadingCivil society groups nudge and cajole world leaders from the sidelines of United Nations week
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As the meeting of world leaders kicked off at the United Nations on Sunday, across Manhattan on an elevated park…
Continue ReadingCivil society groups nudge and cajole world leaders from the sidelines of United Nations week
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As the meeting of world leaders kicked off at the United Nations on Sunday, across Manhattan on an elevated park…
Continue ReadingMeta hit with $102 million privacy fine from European Union over 2019 password security lapse
LONDON (AP) — Meta was punished Friday with a fine worth more than $100 million from the social media giant’s European Union privacy…
Continue ReadingHurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce get stronger in the Atlantic, far from land
MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce are both far from land but getting stronger in the Atlantic Ocean. The National Hurricane…
Continue ReadingHarris walks fence at US-Mexico border as she works to project tougher stance on migration
Associated Press DOUGLAS, Ariz. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris walked a scrubby stretch along the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday and called for…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about Hurricane Helene and the flooding the storm left across the Southeast US
Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Massive Hurricane Helene crashed into Florida’s sparsely populated Big Bend region, bringing storm…
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Austin believes casualties in all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah could ‘equal or exceed’ those in Gaza
By Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Friday of “devastating” consequences if Israel engages in an…
Continue ReadingU.S. publishers association honors Belarus book publisher forced into exile
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A Belarus book publisher forced to operate out of Poland because of persecution from its own government is being…
Continue ReadingPrince Harry’s Sentebale organization leading initiative to support young people in Southern Africa
NEW YORK (AP) — Prince Harry’s latest philanthropic move will gather world business leaders and philanthropists to work towards fostering…
Continue ReadingMyanmar’s opposition rejects a military appeal for talks on a political solution to armed conflict
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — The main group coordinating opposition to military rule in Myanmar has rejected a surprise offer from the ruling…
Continue Reading49 saplings from famous UK tree that was illegally chopped down will be shared to mark anniversary
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — It’s been a year since a sycamore tree that stood high and proud near the Roman landmark of Hadrian’s Wall…
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MLB Thursday round-up: Yankees and Dodgers clinch divisions, White Sox avoid outright futility record
By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — The New York Yankees clinched the American League (AL) East title on Thursday night with a 10-1 win over the…
Continue ReadingScientists discover hidden ancient forest on treeless island
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — No trees have grown on the windswept Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean for tens of thousands of years —…
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She was one of the only Black women in her engineering program. Now, this MIT grad is using dance to introduce a new generation to STEM
By Meg Dunn, CNN New York (CNN) — Yamilée Toussaint has always been passionate about two seemingly unrelated things: dancing and mathematics.…
Continue ReadingWhat the stars wore to Paris Fashion Week
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Celebrities have been out in full force this Paris Fashion Week as brands put not only their collections but their…
Continue ReadingOrbán pushes back on aide’s comment that Hungary wouldn’t have fought a Russian invasion
Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says his country always has and always will defend itself against…
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Nearly 1 in 3 US adults may have an iron deficiency, study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — You may have an iron deficiency and not even know it. A large proportion of adults in the United States –…
Continue Reading Lucrative prizes won by world’s top athletes at inaugural women’s-only Athlos event
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Some of the world’s best track and field athletes competed for lucrative prizes on Thursday, as the inaugural…
Continue Reading Trump, standing next to Zelensky, promises a good deal for ‘both sides’ of Ukraine-Russia war
By Jeremy Herb and Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump said Friday that – if elected – he’s ready to work out a peace…
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