From prison to the trenches: Inside Ukraine’s attempt to turn inmates into soldiers
By Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Central Ukraine (CNN) — Battalion commander Dmytro Kukharchuk speaks quietly but firmly. Holding his tattooed…
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From prison to the trenches: Inside Ukraine’s attempt to turn inmates into soldiers
CNN By Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Central Ukraine (CNN) — Battalion commander Dmytro Kukharchuk speaks quietly but firmly. Holding his…
Continue Reading5 things to know for June 13: G7 summit, Florida floods, Trump in DC, Gaza, SpaceX sued
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Longing to travel but need to renew your passport? Don’t fret. The US State Department this week began beta…
Continue ReadingFlorida education panel decides former teacher who supported Black Lives Matter can reapply for her teaching license
By Carlos Suarez, Denise Royal and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — A former Jacksonville, Florida, teacher who said she was fired for displaying a…
Continue ReadingPro-Palestinian protesters cleared from Cal State, L.A., building after barricading themselves in with staff still inside
By Melissa Alonso, Cindy Von Quednow, Amanda Musa and Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Pro-Palestinian protesters who entered and barricaded…
Continue ReadingCorey Seager hits 3-run homer against old team in first regular-season game back in Dodger Stadium
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Corey Seager returned to Dodger Stadium in a big way, hammering a go-ahead, three-run homer that reminded Los Angeles Dodgers…
Continue ReadingSeager hits 3-run homer in return to Dodger Stadium, Rangers win 3-2 as Pages thrown out at plate
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Corey Seager hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off Walker Buehler in his return to Dodger Stadium…
Continue ReadingSoriano pitches effectively into the 9th inning and Angels roll over Diamondbacks 8-3
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — José Soriano pitched effectively into the ninth inning, Jo Adell hit a three-run homer and the…
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Grand Jury report says Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency not addressing needs of people who live in South Santa Cruz County
A Grand Jury report released on June 11 found that the Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Department (BHD) failed to meet certain…
Continue ReadingTeenager questioned after explicit AI deepfakes of dozens of schoolgirls shared online
By Angus Watson and Hilary Whiteman, CNN Sydney (CNN) — Australian authorities are investigating the distribution of deepfake pornographic…
Continue ReadingHollywood’s A-listers are lining up behind Joe Biden. Will their support matter in November?
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When Robert De Niro showed up outside a Manhattan courthouse to decry Donald Trump as his New…
Continue ReadingUkrainian winemakers visit California’s Napa Valley to learn how to heal war-ravaged vineyards
By HAVEN DALEY and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press RUTHERFORD, Calif. (AP) — As the head of an association of winemakers in southern Ukraine,…
Continue ReadingIsrael denies hitting designated ‘safe zone’ following Palestinian news agency report
By Lucas Lilieholm (CNN) — Israel’s military denied striking a designated “safe zone” in Gaza on Thursday after the official Palestinian…
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Living in the 831- Local Filmmaker Tests Human Kindness in Documentary
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Monterey resident is making quite a name for himself, winning many awards for his new documentary film about…
Continue ReadingSandy Hook survivors will graduate high school today and remember the classmates they lost in 1st grade massacre
CNN By Randi Kaye, Anne Clifford and Rachel Clarke, CNN Newtown, Connecticut (CNN) — High school seniors Emma Ehrens and Grace Fischer will…
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CAL FIRE says smallest spark could cause a fire on the current dry grass
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Cal Fire is sharing concerns about the tall dry grass we’re seeing along Highway 68. The concern is how much fuel…
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Prunedale man pleads no contest to multiple robbery and assault charges, DA’s office says
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 27-year-old Prunedale man plead no contest to multiple robbery and assault charges which included an inmate attack on…
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At least one person is dead in crash on Highway 101 in Morgan Hill, officers say
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol confirms that a deadly crash in Morgan Hill around 9:17 p.m. on Tuesday night has left…
Continue ReadingOklahoma Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit brought by survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre
KOKI, TULSA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, CNN By Andy Rose and Omar Jimenez, CNN (CNN) — The Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit arguing the…
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County of Monterey hosting a community forum regarding dangers of second-hand smoke
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Health Department will be holding a community forum discussing the dangers of second-hand and…
Continue ReadingDeSantis appointees bury the hatchet with Disney by approving new development deal
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees on Wednesday gave final approval to an agreement that…
Continue ReadingJerry West remembered with moment of silence before Game 3 of NBA Finals
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer DALLAS (AP) — Jerry West was remembered at the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. The NBA and the fans at Game 3…
Continue ReadingProtesters and police clash in Argentina as Congress debates Milei’s reform bill
By Osmary Hernández, Mauricio Torres, CNNE, and Michael Rios, CNN Buenos Aires (CNN) — Police in Argentina clashed Tuesday with…
Continue ReadingMan charged with robbing a California bank was released from prison a day earlier, prosecutors say
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A man charged with taking three people hostage while robbing a Southern California bank last month had been released from…
Continue ReadingJerry West was the inspiration for the NBA logo, but he was conflicted about the honor
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Since 1969, Jerry West has been the faceless face of the NBA. For those 5 1/2 decades, the…
Continue ReadingA timeline of the Pamela Smart case in the killing of her husband
By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN (CNN) — A forbidden relationship between a teacher and her student started with an affair and ended in the 1990…
Continue ReadingRookie Jackson Merrill homers in 9th off Miller to lift the Padres to a 5-4 win against the A’s
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rookie Jackson Merrill’s second homer of the day was a game-ending drive off Mason Miller…
Continue ReadingA women’s pro soccer game was bumped for a music festival; Red Stars looking for a place to play it
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Soccer Writer The Chicago Red Stars are looking for an alternative venue for their Sept. 21 home game against the San Diego…
Continue ReadingAustin Slater shines as the San Francisco Giants beat the Houston Astros 5-3
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Austin Slater had three hits and drove in two runs to help the San Francisco Giants beat the…
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Quincy Jones, Richard Curtis, Juliet Taylor and Bond producers will get honorary Oscars
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Quincy Jones has been nominated for seven Oscars in the past 55 years, including best original score, best song, and…
Continue ReadingA new boat-plane hybrid, politics and TikTok, too-spicy ramen noodles: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! How many people in their 70s and 80s do you know on TikTok? Joe Biden and Donald Trump both joined…
Continue ReadingWhat happened to the likes? X is now hiding which posts you like from other users
NEW YORK (AP) — Social media platform X is now hiding your likes. In an update posted on the platform formerly known as Twitter earlier this week,…
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Seaside City Manager Jaime Fontes contract terminated by City Council
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside City Council has voted to terminate the contract of city manager Jaime Fontes “without cause.” Fontes was put on…
Continue ReadingJerry West’s impact on his home state of West Virginia runs deep
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Jerry West left West Virginia decades ago. He never left his home state behind. For years, he quietly gave…
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Jason Momoa greets fans at a Carmel Valley grocery store
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- It is not every day that a superhero visits the Central Coast. On Tuesday, actor Jason Momoa was spotted in Carmel…
Continue ReadingLionel Messi Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of soccer player Lionel “Leo” Messi, who plays for Argentina’s national team…
Continue ReadingLegal advocates seek public access to court records about abuse at California women’s prison
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Two advocacy groups on Wednesday asked a judge to unseal court records and preserve public access to hearings in the class…
Continue ReadingMel Brooks Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of comedian, actor, director, producer, playwright and screenwriter Mel Brooks, best…
Continue ReadingWimbledon Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Wimbledon tennis championships. June 30-July 13, 2025 – Wimbledon takes place in…
Continue ReadingTour de France Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Tour de France. July 5-July 27, 2025 – The 112th Tour de France takes place. Tadej…
Continue ReadingArizona man indicted on federal firearms charges for allegedly planning attack targeting Black people at Atlanta concert
By Dakin Andone and Nick Valencia, CNN (CNN) — An Arizona man was indicted by a federal grand jury this week on several firearms charges,…
Continue ReadingArlington National Cemetery Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Facts Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington,…
Continue ReadingJurickson Profar is out of the Padres’ lineup with patellar tendinitis in his left knee
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar, who is second in the major leagues in batting average and third in on-base…
Continue ReadingUCLA names new chancellor as campus is still reeling from protests over Israel-Hamas war
By JAIMIE DING Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The president of the University of Miami was chosen Wednesday to become the next chancellor of…
Continue ReadingTeens went to a sporting goods store to return airsoft guns. An armed man fatally shot one in the back, authorities say
By Amanda Musa and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — An armed man who “took it upon himself” to conduct surveillance outside a sporting goods…
Continue ReadingThe man who shot and wounded 3 people in a downtown Atlanta food court has been identified
By Devon M. Sayers, Tina Burnside and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — Authorities have identified the suspected gunman in Tuesday’s shooting…
Continue ReadingSony Pictures acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the dine-in movie theater chain
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Sony Pictures Entertainment is getting into the exhibition business. The studio behind recent films like “Bad Boys:…
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Celebrate a loved ones birthday with us on Wake Up!
(KION-TV)- Even though the week’s almost up, we’re still looking for more people to celebrate their birthdays with us this week on Wake Up!! If you’d…
Continue ReadingOklahoma Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit brought by survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre
By Andy Rose and Omar Jimenez, CNN (CNN) — The Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit arguing the remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa…
Continue ReadingDodgers acquire Cavan Biggio and cash from Blue Jays for minor league pitcher Braydon Fisher
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cavan Biggio is starting over with the Los Angeles Dodgers days after getting cut loose by the…
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