Inside the White House’s desperate scramble to swat down hurricane misinformation
By Priscilla Alvarez, Sean Lyngaas, Kayla Tausche and Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, senior Biden…
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Rare Monet returned to family more than 80 years after it was stolen by Nazis
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — A Claude Monet pastel painting stolen by Nazis from a Jewish family during World War II, which vanished…
Continue Reading Supreme Court’s conservatives wrestle with case of death row inmate Richard Glossip, who prosecutors want spared
By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court grappled Wednesday with an appeal from an Oklahoma death row inmate who even the…
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For some riding out Milton along Florida’s west coast, ‘the alternatives weren’t too inviting’
By Paul P. Murphy and Michelle Krupa, CNN Isla del Sol, Florida (CNN) — With the rain already slicing diagonals into the water off this…
Continue Reading For some riding out Milton along Florida’s west coast, ‘the alternatives weren’t too inviting’
CNN By Paul P. Murphy and Michelle Krupa, CNN Isla del Sol, Florida (CNN) — With the rain already slicing diagonals into the water off this…
Continue ReadingUN appoints former British diplomat Tom Fletcher as new humanitarian chief
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed former British diplomat Tom Fletcher as the U.N.’s new humanitarian…
Continue ReadingSouth Dakota removes 273 people from voter rolls due to human error by the state
Associated Press South Dakota’s top elections official has removed 273 people from the state’s voter rolls as general election voting is…
Continue ReadingPlane crashes on Catalina Island, killing 5 on board
By Matthew Rodriguez and Julie Sharp Click here for updates on this story CATALINA ISLAND, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A…
Continue ReadingPlane crashes on Catalina Island, killing 5 on board
KCBS By Matthew Rodriguez and Julie Sharp Click here for updates on this story CATALINA ISLAND, California (KCAL, KCBS)…
Continue ReadingMontana’s attorney general defends actions at hearing on 41 counts of professional misconduct
Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s attorney general testified before a state commission during a hearing that could lead to…
Continue ReadingSaudi Arabia loses bid for a seat on UN’s premier human rights body
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Saudi Arabia was defeated for a seat in the U.N.’s premier human rights body Wednesday after a campaign by…
Continue ReadingNazi-looted Monet artwork returned to family generations later
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Nazi-looted Claude Monet pastel has been returned to descendants of the man who owned it when it was seized…
Continue ReadingLanguage, lack of money and fear are matters of life and death with Milton approaching Florida
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Milton is expected to unleash its greatest force over hundreds of thousands of immigrants who don’t speak…
Continue ReadingWomen say they were kicked off of Spirit Airlines flight for what they were wearing
By Jeff Nguyen Click here for updates on this story ORANGE COUNTY, California (KCAL, KCBS) — Two Orange County women…
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Cómo será el impacto del huracán Milton en Tampa, Sarasota, Orlando y más
urielblanco (CNN) — Las bandas exteriores del huracán Milton ya se están extendiendo por Florida la mañana de este miércoles, y las…
Continue ReadingFlorida officials crack down on price gouging as Hurricane Milton approaches
By Mauricio Maldonado Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — As Florida braces for the impact of Hurricane…
Continue ReadingMuni Long believes ‘Revenge’ is a dish best served with success
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Muni Long is out for revenge, but believes it won’t be accomplished through bitterness or malice, but through…
Continue ReadingThe death toll in a gang attack on a Haitian town rises to at least 115
Associated Press PONT-SONDÉ, Haiti (AP) — The death toll in a horrific gang attack last week on a small town in central Haiti has risen to 115.…
Continue ReadingYour showerhead and toothbrush are teeming with viruses. But don’t panic – these microbes could save lives
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The warm, damp environments of your showerhead and toothbrush are the perfect breeding ground for microbes, and a…
Continue ReadingHow to keep people and pets safe from bacteria in the aftermath of Helene
By Madison Smith Click here for updates on this story BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — As local communities…
Continue ReadingRepublican lawmaker rejects ‘outrageous’ conspiracy theories about Helene response in NC
By Kelly Doty Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A Republican U.S. lawmaker pushed…
Continue ReadingJury selection begins in corruption trial of longest-serving legislative leader in US history
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Jury selection has begun in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Miami student arrested for allegedly posting bomb threat on Instagram
By Kathleen Ditton Click here for updates on this story CORAL GABLES, Florida (WSVN) — A 19-year-old woman was arrested…
Continue ReadingAir France says jet flew over Iraq as Iranian missiles descended on Israel
By Christian Edwards and Saskya Vandoorne, CNN (CNN) — Air France has opened an investigation into how a jet flying from Paris to Dubai went…
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Jennifer Lopez reflects on how her ‘world exploded’ in the past year
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Lopez is getting real about her life. In a conversation with comedian Nikki Glaser for Interview…
Continue ReadingJudge tosses a New York law that moved many local elections to even-numbered years
Associated Press A law moving many town and county elections in New York to even-numbered years to align them with state and federal races was struck…
Continue ReadingPilot of larger plane was looking away from smaller plane in Atlanta airport mishap, report says
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A report says the pilot of a larger plane was looking away from the tail of a smaller plane when the larger…
Continue ReadingHonda recalls nearly 1.7 million vehicles for steering problem that could lead to crashes
Honda Motor Co. is recalling close to 1.7 million vehicles due to a manufacturing issue that could make it difficult to steer the vehicles and lead…
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The end of a shortage of popular weight-loss drugs may mean many people lose access to them
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — If there’s a diet, Janet McCaskill says, she’s done it. “I’ve tried WeightWatchers. I’ve tried keto.…
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Shari Redstone says CBS leaders made ‘bad mistake’ with handling of Ta-Nehisi Coates interview fallout
By Hadas Gold, Liam Reilly and Brian Stelter, CNN New York (CNN) — Shari Redstone, the chair of CBS parent company Paramount Global, said…
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Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone says he isn’t taking Nikola Jokić’s ‘greatness’ for granted heading into new season
By Matias Grez and Bijan Hosseini, CNN (CNN) — The chance to win an NBA title doesn’t come around very often. It can take years, sometimes…
Continue Reading Your preference for spicy foods may be all in your head
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — In my family, I am officially known as “Baby Spice.” No, my grown children are not comparing me to one of…
Continue ReadingThis California ballot measure promises money for health care. Its critics warn it could backfire
CalMatters Among the blitz of election ads flooding TV, social media and street corners, you won’t see any opposition to a ballot measure proposing…
Continue ReadingMexico takes the US side in potential trade battles with China and seeks to boost local content
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s top economic official is suggesting that his country will actively take the U.S. side in looming trade battles…
Continue ReadingVoting systems are targets of conspiracy theories, but get tested for accuracy and security
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Voting machines have been at the center of a web of conspiracy theories that erupted after the 2020 election, with…
Continue ReadingNext Met Gala chairs: Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky and LeBron James
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The theme of the next Met Gala and its celebrity chairs have been announced: Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton,…
Continue ReadingSocial Security’s scheduled cost of living increase ‘won’t make a dent’ for some retirees
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Sherri Myers, an 82-year-old resident of Pensacola City, Florida, says the Social Security cost-of-living…
Continue ReadingMacron says he’s ‘super proud’ of his wife’s cameo in ‘Emily in Paris’
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron says he’s “super proud” of the cameo appearance by his wife, Brigitte, in the fourth season of…
Continue ReadingBeirut Marine Barracks Bombing Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the 1983 bombing of a Marine compound in Beirut, Lebanon, that killed 241 US service…
Continue Reading Bill Gates Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft. Personal Birth date: October 28, 1955 Birth…
Continue ReadingTrump will hold a rally at Madison Square Garden in the race’s final stretch
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is returning to New York in the race’s final stretch and will hold a rally at Madison Square…
Continue Reading Caitlyn Jenner Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Caitlyn Jenner, former Olympian and reality TV personality. Personal Birth date:…
Continue ReadingUSS Cole Bombing Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is some background information about the bombing of the USS Cole in Yemen on October 12, 2000. Facts In…
Continue ReadingFormer Sen. Tim Johnson, the last Democrat to hold statewide office in South Dakota, dies at 77
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Former Sen. Tim Johnson, a centrist who was the last Democrat to hold statewide office in South Dakota and who spent…
Continue ReadingElon Musk’s X is back in Brazil after its suspension, having complied with all judicial demands
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The social media platform X is returning to Brazil after remaining inaccessible for more than a month…
Continue Reading Winona Ryder Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Oscar-nominated actress Winona Ryder. Personal Birth date: October 29, 1971 Birth…
Continue Reading Halloween Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is some spooky background information about Halloween, celebrated annually in the United States on October…
Continue ReadingSanewashing? The banality of crazy? A decade into the Trump era, media hasn’t figured him out
AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a decade into the Trump Era of politics, less than a month from his third Election Day as the Republican…
Continue ReadingOne American physician’s long journey to becoming a family doctor in Canada
By Avis Favaro Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — An American family doctor is frustrated…
Continue ReadingTrump has long blasted China’s trade practices. His ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles were printed there
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of copies of Donald Trump’s “God Bless the USA” Bible were printed in China, a country that the…
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