Evacuations ordered as wildfire burns in foothills of national forest east of LA
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Evacuations were ordered Saturday as a wildfire scorched the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles, amid…
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Florida high school football player dies after game, becoming the school year’s latest tragedy
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — A beloved Florida high school football player died after he collapsed during a game Friday night, school officials…
Continue ReadingWynn Resorts paying $130M for letting illegal money reach gamblers at its Las Vegas Strip casino
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino company Wynn Resorts Ltd. has agreed to pay $130 million to federal authorities and admit that it let…
Continue ReadingWynn Resorts paying $130M for letting illegal money reach gamblers at its Las Vegas Strip casino
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino company Wynn Resorts Ltd. has agreed to pay $130 million to federal authorities and admit that it let…
Continue ReadingTennis attire is everywhere. Credit the pandemic, social media and pickleball
AP Business Writer While tennis fans savor the last matches of the U.S. Open, a subset of viewers have watched the tournament as a source of fashion…
Continue ReadingRaiders place DE Malcolm Koonce on injured reserve because of a knee injury
AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce was placed on injured reserve Saturday because of a knee injury,…
Continue Reading84-year-old Florida woman bitten by alligator while walking her dog recalls attack
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — An 84-year-old woman in southwest Florida was bitten by an alligator this week while walking her dog—and…
Continue ReadingSTORY REMOVED: AF–Algeria-Election
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Please disregard AF–Algeria-Election, published on Sep. 7, 2024, and datelined in ALGIERS, Algeria. It moved…
Continue ReadingUkraine’s ‘dragon drones’ rain molten metal on Russian positions in latest terrifying battlefield innovation
CNN By Brad Lendon, Isaac Yee and Kosta Gak, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine appears to be calling on a fleet of fire-spewing “dragon drones” in its…
Continue ReadingFire contained at girls’ school in Kenya a day after blaze at boys’ dormitory that killed 21
By Jennifer Hauser, CNN (CNN) — Three people were injured in a fire at a high school for girls in Kenya, authorities in the country reported,…
Continue ReadingCoal miner killed on the job in West Virginia. The death marks fourth in the state this year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Gov. Jim Justice says a coal miner was killed on the job in West Virginia on Friday night. Gary Chapman, 33, of South…
Continue ReadingVaccinations against mpox in Congo will begin next month, authorities say
Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Authorities say a vaccination campaign against mpox in Congo will begin Oct. 2, with workers focusing on…
Continue ReadingA missing newlywed nurse has been found dead – and her neighbor arrested
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Three days after a just-married Oregon nurse was reported missing, she has been found dead and police have arrested…
Continue ReadingDallas police officer who was fatally shot remembered as ‘hero’ during funeral service
Associated Press A Dallas police officer who was fatally shot was remembered as a hero. Police say Darron Burks was fatally shot by a man who the…
Continue ReadingMassive train disruptions leave hundreds stranded in Germany
By Radina Gigova, CNN (CNN) — Massive train disruptions in Germany left hundreds of passengers stranded on Saturday, as authorities worked to…
Continue ReadingBrazil’s X ban drives outraged Bolsonaro supporters to rally for ‘free speech’
Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — A few thousand supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have begun flooding Sao Paulo’s main…
Continue ReadingTaylor Fritz can end a Grand Slam drought for American men by beating Jannik Sinner at the US Open
AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Fritz got choked up when it hit him that he had reached the U.S. Open final. His explanation: “I cry at…
Continue ReadingUS believes Iran has transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, AP sources say
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has informed allies that it believes Iran has transferred short-range ballistic missiles to…
Continue ReadingIowa judge rules against Libertarian candidates, keeping their names off the ballot for Congress
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A judge has ruled that three Libertarian candidates seeking U.S. House seats in Iowa will not appear on…
Continue Reading‘Unstoppable’ captures Anthony Robles’ singular life, with Robles as his own stunt double
AP Film Writer TORONTO (AP) — “Unstoppable,” about the one-legged wrestler Anthony Robles, was one of the most-anticipated premieres of the…
Continue ReadingA state trooper is accused of killing a cheerleader who was about to graduate. He’s no longer with the agency
By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A Minnesota state trooper allegedly responsible for a car crash that killed an 18-year-old cheerleader has…
Continue ReadingPride march held in conservative Serbia under heavy police protection
Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A Pride march in Serbia’s capital of Belgrade has pressed for the demand that the government improve…
Continue ReadingOfficials say a troubled and delayed Baltic high-speed rail project still set for completion by 2030
Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania say they are committed to completing by the end of the decade a financially troubled…
Continue ReadingVenezuela revokes Brazil’s custody of diplomatic mission that’s housing 6 Maduro opponents
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s government has revoked permission for Brazil to serve as custodian of Argentina’s diplomatic missions in…
Continue ReadingUS Open finalist Fritz and semifinalist Tiafoe are not on the American roster for the Davis Cup
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz and semifinalist Frances Tiafoe were not on the Davis Cup roster submitted by the United States for…
Continue ReadingAryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula to win the US Open for her third Grand Slam title
AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka left the U.S. Open in tears 12 months ago as the runner-up. She exited in the semifinals each of…
Continue ReadingPope Francis flies to remote corner of Papua New Guinea as Asia trip pivots to marginalized communities
By Christopher Lamb, CNN Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (CNN) — Pope Francis emphasized the importance of a Catholic Church serving…
Continue ReadingSaleh says it’s ‘fair’ to rule out holdout Reddick for Jets’ season opener at San Francisco
AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Linebacker Haason Reddick won’t play in the New York Jets’ season-opening game Monday…
Continue ReadingMan charged in glass bottle attack on Jewish students in Pittsburgh now accused in earlier attack
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A man accused of having assaulted two Jewish students with a glass bottle on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh is now…
Continue ReadingWhen others ran from the musical, Jon M. Chu and ‘Wicked’ embraced it
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — “Musical” has been a dirty word in marketing some recent song-and-dance studio films, but there’s no avoiding…
Continue ReadingRecreational marijuana sales begin on North Carolina tribal land, drug illegal in state otherwise
CHEROKEE, N.C. (AP) — The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians began selling marijuana and cannabis products to any adult 21 or over starting Saturday…
Continue ReadingUK and Irish leaders meet in Dublin as they try to reset relations after Brexit tensions
Associated Press DUBLIN (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with his Irish counterpart, Saturday in what was billed as an attempt to…
Continue ReadingGerman rail system reports major disruptions due to a technical fault
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany’s national rail company is reporting “massive” disruptions” in parts of the country on Saturday,…
Continue ReadingUS higher education advocates welcome federal support for Hispanic-serving institutions
Associated Press Higher education advocates in Latino communities say they are optimistic about a new federal effort to support hundreds of local…
Continue ReadingUS higher education advocates welcome federal support for Hispanic-serving institutions
Associated Press Higher education advocates in Latino communities say they are optimistic about a new federal effort to support hundreds of local…
Continue Reading2-year-old boy fatally stabbed by older brother in Chicago-area home, police say
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A 2-year-old boy has been stabbed to death by his 6-year-old brother in Joliet, Illinois. Joliet police say the child suffered…
Continue ReadingTight race for control of Congress could be decided by just a handful of campaigns
AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The race for control of Congress is as close as ever, with barely two dozen House seats and a…
Continue ReadingTight race for control of Congress could be decided by just a handful of campaigns
AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The race for control of Congress is as close as ever, with barely two dozen House seats and a…
Continue ReadingMega Millions jackpot soars to an estimated $800 million
BOSTON (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to an estimated $800 million with a cash option of $401.8 million. The jackpot for next…
Continue ReadingDrone debris found outside Ukrainian parliament as Russia launches nationwide attack with 67 drones
By Niamh Kennedy and Maria Kostenko, CNN (CNN) — Debris from a downed drone was found outside Ukraine’s parliament building on Saturday…
Continue ReadingEnvironment solution: New metals refinery for nickel and cobalt opens in Ohio
Associated Press Mining raw materials, like nickel, for batteries harms the environment, and new mines are very difficult to get approved, so the…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s response to violence after George Floyd’s murder
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be the Democratic vice presidential candidate has…
Continue ReadingWith father of suspect charged in Georgia shooting, will more parents be held responsible?
Associated Press Murder charges filed against the father of a 14-year-old boy accused of a Georgia school shooting follow the successful prosecution…
Continue ReadingProtesters rally in France against Barnier’s appointment as prime minister
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets across France, responding to a call from a far-left party leader…
Continue ReadingSharp divisions persist over Walz’s response to the riots that followed the murder of George Floyd
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz faced the biggest crisis of his political career when Minnesota’s two largest cities erupted in…
Continue ReadingWisconsin health officials recall eggs after a multistate salmonella outbreak
Associated Press Wisconsin health officials initiated a recall of eggs following an outbreak of salmonella infections among 65 people in nine states…
Continue ReadingWisconsin health officials recall eggs after a multistate salmonella outbreak
Associated Press Wisconsin health officials initiated a recall of eggs following an outbreak of salmonella infections among 65 people in nine states…
Continue ReadingHow to pick the best preschool or child care center for your child
AP Education Writer Preschool options are growing with the expansion of early learning programs, giving families in some parts of the U.S. a dizzying…
Continue ReadingHow to pick the best preschool or child care center for your child
AP Education Writer Preschool options are growing with the expansion of early learning programs, giving families in some parts of the U.S. a dizzying…
Continue ReadingNashville’s Mother Church of Country Music retains its roots as religious house of worship
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium is known as the Mother Church of Country Music. And, indeed, it began as a…
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