A playwright in Africa hopes to break the cultural silence on rape
Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — African playwright and actor Oliva Ouedraogo’s “Queen” depicts the fictional journey of a girl who…
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Dodgers fans claim they were tear gassed by LASD deputies while celebrating World Series berth
By Gio Insignares Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A group of East Los Angeles residents…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Max!
Meet Max, a super-friendly six-month-old kitten who is the last of his litter of four awaiting a furrever home. Max and his brothers were found…
Continue ReadingWorld on pace for significantly more warming without immediate climate action, report warns
AP Science Writer The world is on a path to get 1.8 degrees Celsius (3.2 Fahrenheit) warmer than it is now, a United Nations report said Thursday.…
Continue ReadingIMF chief warns that world risks falling into slow-growth rut and urges China to enact reforms
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The world economy, buffeted by conflict and growing geopolitical rivalries, is in danger of getting stuck in…
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Tim Burton is a ‘technophobe’ who would rather look to the sky than the internet
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Don’t look for Tim Burton to be posting on Instagram. The provocative filmmaker has shared that anyone…
Continue ReadingIn Colombia, Amazon River’s extreme drought falls hard on Indigenous communities
Associated Press LETICIA, Colombia (AP) — The severe drought of the Amazon River has caused Indigenous communities who live beside it to struggle…
Continue ReadingGeorgia’s Gullah-Geechee community seeks path forward after deadly dock collapse
Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The partial collapse of a ferry dock that left seven people dead during an annual cultural festival has left…
Continue ReadingLouis McCartney will lead ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ on Broadway
AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Louis McCartney who starred in the play “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” in London will reprise his…
Continue ReadingTrain carrying 55 people derails on Norway’s north coast, killing at least 1 person and injuring 4
Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — At least one person was killed and four people injured when a train running along Norway’s northern…
Continue ReadingBritish killer nurse Lucy Letby loses appeal bid for attempted baby murder conviction
LONDON (AP) — An appeals court in London has rejected British killer nurse Lucy Letby’s bid to challenge her conviction for the attempted murder…
Continue ReadingJailed former Malaysian leader apologizes for fund embezzlement scandal, reiterates his innocence
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Imprisoned former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak issued a rare apology over the looting of a state investment…
Continue ReadingUS applications for jobless benefits fall, but continuing claims rise to highest level since 2021
AP Business Writer The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the total number of those collecting benefits rose to…
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After news of DOJ warning, Elon Musk’s super PAC didn’t announce ‘daily’ lottery winner on Wednesday
By Marshall Cohen and Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk’s super PAC didn’t announce a winner for its “daily” $1 million giveaway…
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Fox News edited Trump’s rambling answers and false claims in barbershop interview, full video shows
By Brian Stelter and Liam Reilly, CNN New York (CNN) — The Fox News Channel’s recent segment about Donald Trump’s “surprise” visit to…
Continue ReadingFrench culture minister proposes entrance fee for Notre Dame to help fund preservation work
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — France’s culture minister has proposed introducing an entrance fee to visit Notre Dame cathedral in Paris when it…
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First lawsuit filed against McDonald’s over its E. coli outbreak
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — A Colorado man has filed the first lawsuit against McDonald’s relating to its E. coli outbreak…
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Police can be ‘mistaken,’ defense says at start of murder trial of Ohio ex-officer who shot unarmed Andre Hill
By Amanda Musa and Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Defense attorneys for a former Ohio police officer who fatally shot unarmed Black man Andre…
Continue ReadingWhat is GivingTuesday? How to donate on the annual day of charitable giving
Since it started as a hashtag in 2012, GivingTuesday has become one of the biggest fundraising days of the year for nonprofits in the U.S. It happens…
Continue ReadingVenice extends its day-tripper tax through next year to combat overtourism
ROME (AP) — Venice will extend its day-tripper tax through next year, increasing the number of days and doubling the fee to 10 euros for…
Continue ReadingEvangelicals emerge as a potent lobby for US support of Ukraine
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Since the war in Ukraine began, Yaroslav Pyzh, a Baptist pastor in Lviv, has worn many hats. He runs the…
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Another Pleasant Day
Elevated fire weather concerns continue today with dry and mild conditions. Staying sunny and mild for the rest of the week into Saturday. The ridge…
Continue ReadingWife of Pakistan’s imprisoned former premier Imran Khan freed on bail
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The wife of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan was released from a high-security prison in the garrison city…
Continue ReadingParent of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location and IMG for $3.25 billion
AP Business Writer The parent company of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG from Endeavor Group in an all-stock…
Continue ReadingKing Charles and Keir Starmer brace for reparations debate at Commonwealth summit
By Rob Picheta and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — Britain’s government and King Charles III are bracing for a heated conversation…
Continue ReadingThese are 2024’s top trending Halloween costumes, according to Google
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — An Olympic breakdancer, a Chipotle burrito and a pop star walk into a bar. This may sound like the start to a bad…
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Erling Haaland leaves people ‘speechless’ with stunning acrobatic goal in Champions League
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is clearly a confident man, but even he looked surprised by the moment of…
Continue ReadingSri Lanka says 3 locals were arrested over a possible attack on Israel tourists
Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka police have arrested three persons in connection with a possible attack on Israel travellers…
Continue ReadingThis man left the US for what he thought would be a six-month trip to Japan. 32 years later, he’s still there
By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — When he traveled to Japan for a “short term” work assignment back in 1992, Dave Prucha, from…
Continue ReadingLinkedIn hit with 310 million euro fine for data privacy violations from Irish watchdog
LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators have slapped LinkedIn with a 310 million euro fine for violations of the bloc’s stringent data privacy…
Continue Reading US businesses are suffering from election uncertainty — and it could be hurting the economy
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — This year’s election is shaping up to be particularly ugly for the business world, with two…
Continue Reading The 2024 WNBA season: A historic year for women’s basketball, both on and off the court
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — With confetti falling from the rafters, a boisterous Brooklyn crowd bellowing and the victorious New York…
Continue Reading NBA roundup: Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns spoil opening night at the LA Clippers’ new home with tense OT win
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Kevin Durant led the Phoenix Suns to a nail-biting 116-113 overtime win to spoil the Los Angeles Clippers’ grand…
Continue ReadingIsraeli strike on Gaza shelter kills 17 as Blinken says cease-fire talks will resume
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli strike on a school where displaced people were sheltering in the central Gaza Strip…
Continue ReadingAn Afghan province bans all media from showing images of living things to comply with Taliban laws
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Taliban officials in Afghanistan’s south have banned all media from showing images of living things to comply with the…
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Amid McDonald’s-linked E. coli outbreak, here are symptoms to watch for and ways to stay safe
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — An outbreak of infections linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has a lot of people across the United…
Continue ReadingVenezuelan opposition leaders win the EU’s top human rights prize
BRUSSELS (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia have won the European Union’s top human rights…
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5 things to know for Oct. 24: Presidential race, North Korean soldiers, Boeing strike, Iranian hackers, Tropical Storm Trami
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — The Euclid telescope is creating the largest and most accurate 3D map of the universe. So far, the observatory…
Continue ReadingRussia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has helped amplify and spread false and misleading internet claims about recent hurricanes in the United…
Continue ReadingIntel scores fresh win against EU after top court backs annulment of billion-euro antitrust fine
LONDON (AP) — Chipmaker Intel has won a fresh victory in a long-running battle against European Union competition watchdogs after the bloc’s top…
Continue ReadingA Dutch government watchdog says the Netherlands is unlikely to hit a 2030 target for emissions cuts
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government’s climate watchdog is warning that the Netherlands is “very unlikely” to…
Continue ReadingNew rules for US national security agencies balance AI’s promise with need to protect against risks
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — New rules from the White House on the use of artificial intelligence by U.S. national security and spy agencies…
Continue ReadingPope Francis denounces a world ‘losing its heart’ in 4th encyclical of his papacy
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has issued the fourth encyclical of his papacy, denouncing a world that “is losing its heart” during times of…
Continue ReadingWNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year, although the league has a few challenges ahead
AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA looks promising heading into the offseason after a banner year with record ratings, attendance and a…
Continue Reading Almost anything goes on social media — as long as it doesn’t make billionaires feel even a little bit unsafe
Analysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — The billionaires who control social media want to be clear about what’s OK to post online…
Continue ReadingA SpaceX capsule just came back to Earth. Here’s why Boeing Starliner’s astronauts weren’t on it
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — The two test pilots for the inaugural crewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft — NASA’s Suni…
Continue ReadingSwitching jobs? There’s more to do with your 401(k) than just rolling it over
AP Business Writer Switching jobs can be a great way to increase your pay, but make sure it doesn’t hurt your retirement savings. After…
Continue ReadingDodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela served as a cultural ambassador for Mexican Americans, Mexicans
Associated Press For baseball fans, “Fernandomania” marked a flash of pitching brilliance, the emergence of a unique talent in the history of one…
Continue ReadingDodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela served as a cultural ambassador for Mexican Americans, Mexicans
Associated Press For baseball fans, “Fernandomania” marked a flash of pitching brilliance, the emergence of a unique talent in the history of one…
Continue ReadingPutin ends BRICS summit that sought to expand Russia’s global clout but was shadowed by Ukraine
KAZAN, Russia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has presided at the closing session of a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies,…
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