Lost biblical plant with medicinal properties resurrected from 1,000-year-old seed
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Botanists have grown a long-lost tree species from a 1,000-year-old seed found in a cave in the Judean Desert in the…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Dior!
Meet Dior! This 4-year old stunning kitty recently came to AFRP from Hitchcock Road Animal Services where she wasn’t doing well in a shelter…
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Tesla recalls 27,000 Cybertrucks due to a rearview camera issue
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla is recalling roughly 27,000 Cybertrucks because of a rearview camera issue that delays the image…
Continue ReadingPoland’s government will toughen a ban on alcohol sales to those under 18 years old
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s government is introducing regulations that will toughen the ban on alcohol sale to those under 18 years old and…
Continue ReadingDallas senior living center employees experience life as a dementia patient through groundbreaking simulator
By Dawn White Click here for updates on this story DALLAS, Texas (KTVT) — About 55 million people worldwide live with…
Continue ReadingLongtime San Francisco street vendors open Salvadoran restaurant in Tenderloin
By Jose Martinez Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, California (KPIX) — For Estrella Gonzalez and her…
Continue ReadingLongtime San Francisco street vendors open Salvadoran restaurant in Tenderloin
KPIX By Jose Martinez Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, California (KPIX) — For Estrella Gonzalez and…
Continue ReadingMichigan man sentenced for supplying machine guns to gang members
By DeJanay Booth-Singleton Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — A Michigan man has been…
Continue ReadingTeen charged in shooting that killed pizza delivery driver in south Chicago suburbs
By Vicky Baftiri Click here for updates on this story MARKHAM, Illinois (WBBM) — A 16-year-old boy stood charged…
Continue ReadingWoman falls to death from building on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile; roadway shut down afterward
By Adam Harrington Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — A section of the Magnificent Mile…
Continue ReadingLong Island man scammed by fake website months after real business reported imposters to feds
By Tim McNicholas, Walter Smith Randolph Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — A Long Island…
Continue ReadingAt least 78 people died when a boat with 278 on board capsized in eastern Congo, official says
Associated Press GOMA, Congo (AP) — At least 78 people died when an overcrowded boat capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo on Thursday, a local…
Continue ReadingLong Island man scammed by fake website months after real business reported imposters to feds
WCBS By Tim McNicholas, Walter Smith Randolph Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — A Long…
Continue Reading McDonald’s is finally selling the Chicken Big Mac in the US
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — When McDonald’s rolled out the Chicken Big Mac in the United Kingdom, it sold out within 10 days.…
Continue ReadingDelivery tractor-trailer jackknifes on NJ Turnpike, litters packages over highway
By Joe Brandt, Kim Hudson Click here for updates on this story BURLINGTON COUNTY, New Jersey (KYW) — Multiple lanes on…
Continue ReadingDelivery tractor-trailer jackknifes on NJ Turnpike, litters packages over highway
KYW By Joe Brandt, Kim Hudson Click here for updates on this story BURLINGTON COUNTY, New Jersey (KYW) — Multiple lanes…
Continue ReadingPark rangers rescue husky that fell down 30-foot cliff during hike at Griffith Park
By Amanda Starrantino Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, California (KCAL, KCBS) — Mitus, a 1-year-old…
Continue ReadingMan gets life in prison for killing UCLA student at furniture store
By Julie Sharp Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, California (KCAL, KCBS) — The 34-year-old man who…
Continue ReadingVolunteers have removed 2 million pounds of trash from Sacramento rivers
By James Taylor Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — Nature areas across the Sacramento…
Continue ReadingSacramento cannabis dispensary builds special room that could be city’s first pot lounge
By Steve Large Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — A new California law gives cities…
Continue ReadingSouth Lake Tahoe sees increased interest in electric bear mats
By Shelby Reilly Click here for updates on this story SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California (KOVR) — There has been an increased…
Continue ReadingSouth Lake Tahoe sees increased interest in electric bear mats
KMAX, KOVR, NEST, TOOGEE SIELSCH, CNN, Nest/Toogee Sielsch By Shelby Reilly Click here for updates on this story SOUTH LAKE…
Continue ReadingDoNut Miss Class campaign encourages Denver Public Schools students to show up
By Jennifer McRae Click here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — Denver Public Schools is trying to get…
Continue ReadingDoNut Miss Class campaign encourages Denver Public Schools students to show up
KCNC By Jennifer McRae Click here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — Denver Public Schools is trying…
Continue ReadingEU is taking Hungary to court. It says a law targeting foreign influence really targets basic rights
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission is taking Hungary’s right-wing government to court over laws that could allow the authorities to…
Continue Readinghttps://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/dallas-senior-living-employees-experience-dementia-simulator/
By Dawn White Click here for updates on this story DALLAS, Texas (KTVT) — About 55 million people worldwide live with…
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Melania Trump confirms support for abortion rights in new video, putting her at odds with husband’s position
By Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Former first lady Melania Trump said in a new video posted Thursday that she believes there is “no room for…
Continue ReadingA 5th recall for Tesla Cybertruck within a year, the latest due to rearview display
Tesla is recalling more than 27,000 Cybertrucks because the rearview camera image may not activate immediately after shifting into reverse, the fifth…
Continue Reading Friday’s jobs report could be the last normal one for a while
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — September’s jobs report, due out Friday morning, is expected to show that the US labor market has slowed…
Continue ReadingMore Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low
AP Business Writer The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week but remains at healthy levels. The Labor…
Continue Reading‘Never a boring moment:’ The couple who left Canada to live in former Soviet Central Asia
By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — After spending eight years living in the United Arab Emirates before the birth of their daughter in the…
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MLB Wild Card Game 2 round-up: Brewers force Game 3 as Tigers, Padres and Royals advance
By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — The MLB postseason continued on Wednesday, as eight teams faced off in Game 2 of the NL and AL Wild Card series.…
Continue ReadingInfluential prophesizing pastors believe reelecting Trump is a win in the war of angels and demons
Associated Press COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Thousands sang, cheered and prayed as multiple preachers declared Donald Trump to be God’s favored…
Continue Reading2 Swedish teens are held in custody over blasts near Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen
Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Two Swedish teenagers have been jailed in pre-trial detention in connection with two predawn explosions…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi lifts Inter Miami to first Supporters’ Shield in 3-2 victory against Columbus Crew
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to its first ever Supporters’ Shield with a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Crew…
Continue ReadingConstruction of world’s tallest skyscraper resumes after years-long hiatus
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Construction of Saudi Arabia’s kilometer-high Jeddah Tower, which will become the world’s tallest skyscraper…
Continue ReadingAmazon, Target and other retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday shopping season
AP Business Writer U.S. retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday season but expect to take on fewer seasonal employees to help customers in…
Continue Reading Champions League Wednesday round-up: Prince William watches famous Aston Villa win, Real Madrid suffers shock defeat
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — A famous win celebrated by royalty, a surprise defeat for the reigning champion and a brilliant Mohamed Salah…
Continue Reading Pence and Trump’s frayed relationship leading up to Jan. 6 insurrection on full display in latest special counsel filing
CNN By Jack Forrest, Tierney Sneed, Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Former Vice President Mike Pence’s role in certifying…
Continue ReadingRwanda’s Marburg fever deaths rise to 11 as its source is being investigated
Associated Press KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Health authorities say Marburg hemorrhagic fever has killed 11 people in Rwanda. The East African country is…
Continue ReadingDutch government blames a ‘state actor’ for hacking a police network
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government believes that a cyberattack that accessed work-related contact details of all Dutch police…
Continue ReadingA new initiative will allow UK deaf audiences to see captioned films before general release
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Deaf audiences are being prioritized at U.K. cinemas. Paramount Pictures UK will be showing their movies with…
Continue ReadingVietnam condemns China for assault on its fishermen in the disputed South China Sea
Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam has condemned China, saying that Chinese law enforcement personnel assaulted 10 Vietnamese…
Continue ReadingUK gives sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The US base on Diego Garcia stays
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The U.K. has agreed to hand sovereignty of the long-contested Chagos Islands, an archipelago of more than 60 islands…
Continue ReadingAlbanian opposition MPs try to disrupt Parliament to protest a colleague’s imprisonment
Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian opposition lawmakers have protested in Parliament, burning effigies and clashing with bodyguards,…
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5 things to know for Oct. 3: Middle East tensions, January 6 case, Power outages, Childhood vaccines, Bank of America
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A massive port strike along the East and Gulf Coasts has entered its third day — and has the potential to…
Continue Reading NFL Week 5 preview: Five things to watch out for
By Andy Scholes and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — It’s hard to believe it’s already Week 5 of the NFL season! We have now officially reached the…
Continue ReadingHurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters say Hurricane Kirk has strengthened into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic Ocean and waves from the system could cause…
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Una semana después de que Helene azotara el sureste, los cortes de electricidad, la escasez de agua y las carreteras intransitables dificultan la recuperación
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Hace una semana, Helene se abalanzaba sobre Florida, azotando ciudades y pueblos de la costa del Golfo, mientras…
Continue Reading Harris pushes to make health care a top campaign issue. Many voters agree
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Though repealing the Affordable Care Act is not a main focus of this year’s election, Vice President Kamala Harris…
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