How yoga, mindfulness, and meditation help CNN Heroes take their work to the next level
By Gabriel Kinder, CNN Miami (CNN) — No one said that changing the world is easy, and CNN Heroes each face their own unique challenges while…
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A baby evacuated from Gaza lost an eye and most of his family in the war
Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — When Mostafa Qadoura was a week old, an Israeli strike on his home in the Gaza Strip last October launched him and…
Continue ReadingWhale tangled in fishing debris freed in Sydney Harbour
By Lex Harvey and Hilary Whiteman, CNN (CNN) — One of the world’s busiest harbors became the scene of a dramatic rescue operation Friday…
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City of Monterey closes San Carlos Beach due to crowd of sea lions
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Sea lions are back in the Monterey Peninsula, and they’re taking over San Carlos beach in Monterey. The City of…
Continue ReadingAn Iceland volcano erupts again but spares the nearby town of Grindavik for now
Associated Press GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Lava continued to spew from a volcano in southwestern Iceland on Friday — the sixth time since…
Continue ReadingThe ‘joyful’ Democratic convention is over. The real test for Kamala Harris’ campaign now begins
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Over and over, from the massive stage in the electric convention hall, the Democrats this week predicted that…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris’ racial and cultural firsts were onstage throughout the Democratic convention
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris, on the night she became the first woman of Black and South Asian heritage to be a…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris with Beyoncé? Yes, but the star singer was only heard through loudspeakers
AP Media Writer Kamala Harris introduced herself to the country she hopes to lead in the climactic moment of the Democratic national convention on…
Continue ReadingFrance’s Macron to hold talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron will hold talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government. The…
Continue ReadingThe ‘joyful’ Democratic convention is over. The real test for Kamala Harris’ campaign now begins
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Over and over, from the massive stage in the electric convention hall, the Democrats this week predicted Kamala…
Continue ReadingTropical Storm Hone forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii this weekend
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Hone is expected to deliver strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii this weekend as it passes south…
Continue ReadingFor many Asian Americans, Ferguson unrest set them on a path of resistance and reflection
Associated Press Like a lot of people, Ellen Lo Hoffman was shocked and disturbed by the shooting death of Michael Brown, a Black teenager, at the…
Continue ReadingLuis Severino outduels Dylan Cease as Mets beat Padres 8-3 in opener of key 4-game series
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Luis Severino outdueled Dylan Cease and the New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 8-3 on Thursday night in the…
Continue ReadingYoung humpback whale freed from fishing tackle that had entangled its tail in Sydney Harbor
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A young humpback whale was freed from fishing tackle that had entangled its tail during an almost…
Continue ReadingWith their massive resources, corporations could be champions of racial equity but often waver
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Missouri nonprofit founded in 2015 to help address the issues that contributed to the police shooting death of…
Continue ReadingUS expands area in Mexico to apply for border asylum appointments, hoping to slow push north
Associated Press CIUDAD HIDALGO, Mexico (AP) — The CBP One app has been around, but as of Friday migrants in Mexico’s southernmost states…
Continue ReadingA bird flu outbreak is spreading among cows in the US. Scientists are hunting for answers
Associated Press AMES, Iowa (AP) — At first glance, it looks like an unassuming Iowa farm. But the people who work there are not farmers, and the…
Continue ReadingSee George Clooney’s memorable moments at Venice Film Festival as actor prepares to return
AP Film Writer No Hollywood star seems as intrinsically tied to Venice as George Clooney. Twenty-six years ago he attended his first Venice Film…
Continue ReadingSee George Clooney’s memorable moments at Venice Film Festival as actor prepares to return
AP Film Writer No Hollywood star seems as intrinsically tied to Venice as George Clooney. Twenty-six years ago he attended his first Venice Film…
Continue ReadingChildren are drinking from puddles and wading through sewage pools, as Israel pummels water systems in Gaza
By Billy Stockwell and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Guns swinging from their hips, two soldiers in black combat boots and green tactical clothing…
Continue ReadingRFK Jr. suspends his presidential bid and backs Donald Trump before appearing with him at his rally
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his independent campaign for the White House and endorsed Donald Trump on Friday, a…
Continue ReadingAndrew Tate placed under house arrest as new human trafficking allegations emerge involving minors
Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A court in Romania’s capital Thursday placed the divisive internet influencer Andrew Tate under…
Continue ReadingSouth Korean hotel fire that killed 7 was likely made worse by the lack of sprinklers, officials say
Associated Press BUCHEON, South Korea (AP) — A fire that killed seven people in a South Korean hotel was possibly made worse by the lack of…
Continue ReadingNicaragua closes US Chamber of Commerce and 150 other organizations
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaragua’s government closed another 151 nongovernmental organizations Thursday, among them some of the most important trade…
Continue ReadingAt DNC, Gabrielle Giffords joins survivors of gun violence and families of those killed in shootings
Associated Press Survivors and family members of victims of gun violence attested at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday to the ways…
Continue ReadingHow do you pronounce Kamala? Her grandnieces explain at the DNC
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The final night of the Democratic National Convention included a tutorial on pronouncing Kamala Harris’…
Continue ReadingHow do you pronounce Kamala? Her grandnieces explain at the DNC
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The final night of the Democratic National Convention included a tutorial on pronouncing Kamala Harris’…
Continue ReadingParents hide children from mandatory evacuations as Ukraine says Russia advancing fast on key city
CNN By Kostyantyn Hak, Olga Voitovych, Lauren Kent, Sergey Gudkov and Lizzy Yee, CNN Pokrovsk, Ukraine (CNN) — Parents are hiding their…
Continue ReadingMexico City assembly OKs strongest rent control since the 1940s, limiting rises to inflation rate
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The legislature of Mexico City approved the most ambitious rent control law since the 1940s Thursday, limiting rent increases to…
Continue ReadingPadres option knuckleballer Matt Waldron to Triple-A, recall Logan Gillaspie
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres optioned knuckleballer Matt Waldron to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday and recalled right-hander Logan…
Continue ReadingClement homers for 3rd straight game as Blue Jays score 5 runs in 2nd inning and beat Angels 5-3
Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Ernie Clement homered for the third time in his last three games and the Toronto Blue Jays used a five-run second…
Continue ReadingEx-politician accused of killing Vegas reporter says he would have won re-election if victim hadn’t published damaging pieces
By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — The former Nevada politician accused of fatally stabbing a Las Vegas investigative reporter testified…
Continue ReadingHarris’ big moment, Dems’ rising stars, Gaza protesters shut out. Takeaways from DNC’s last night
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris urged Americans to seize a “precious, fleeting opportunity” to move beyond…
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Pajaro Valley Unified attendance campaign for 2024-2025 school years
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): Pajaro Valley Unified School District launched an attendance campaign for this 2024-2025 school…
Continue ReadingMichigan doctor accused of filming and abusing ‘broad’ array of victims, including children
By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A physician in Michigan has been arrested on charges relating to filming young children and grown adults in…
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Deadly traffic incident Thursday morning near Castroville
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Monterey confirmed Thursday morning that there was a deadly traffic incident on Nashua Road near Monte Road.…
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UC Santa Cruz budget cuts: what the deficit means for students and faculty
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — UC Santa Cruz is facing budget cuts. This comes shortly after the school announced upcoming staff reductions. The…
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Salinas Police identify suspect in 2021 murder on Tuscany Way
Salinas police are asking the public for information as they investigate a deadly shooting that happened on Tuscany Way last…
Continue ReadingPalestinians plan UN resolution enshrining court demand for Israel to end occupation with time frame
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Palestinians say they are planning to introduce a U.N. General Assembly resolution in September…
Continue ReadingCorrection: California-Beach-Homeless-Cleanup story
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a story published Aug. 22, 2024, about officials clearing a homeless encampment at a California state beach, The Associated…
Continue ReadingOfficials clear homeless encampment at California state beach
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Officials cleared a homeless encampment at a California state beach Thursday, a month after Gov. Gavin Newsom…
Continue ReadingKiribati’s pro-China government bars foreign officials from visiting until 2025, citing elections
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The government of Kiribati is suspending all diplomatic visits to the Pacific Island nation until…
Continue ReadingGoogle agreed to pay millions for California news. Journalists call it a bad deal
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Google will soon give California millions of dollars to help pay for local journalism jobs in a…
Continue ReadingGoogle agreed to pay millions for California news. Journalists call it a bad deal
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Google will soon give California millions of dollars to help pay for local journalism jobs in a…
Continue ReadingFemale delegates at the DNC are wearing white to honor women’s suffrage on night of Harris’ speech
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — If you think you’re seeing a lot of women wearing white during the final night of the Democratic National…
Continue ReadingFlorida State, ACC complete court-ordered mediation as legal fight drags into football season
AP College Football Writer Florida State and the Atlantic Coast Conference completed mediation mandated by a Florida judge, according to a court…
Continue ReadingFinal night of pro-Palestinian protests at DNC kicks off with festive, family-friendly tone
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Pro-Palestinian protests during the final hours of the Democratic National Convention began Thursday night much…
Continue Reading5-year-old Utah boy dies from accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound
SANTAQUIN, Utah (AP) — A 5-year-old Utah boy died when he accidentally shot himself with a handgun in a small town south of Salt Lake City on…
Continue ReadingArgentine Senate passes pension spending increase in a blow to President Milei’s radical austerity
Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s Senate has defied the government to approve an increase to pension spending that…
Continue ReadingMan charged in 2017 double homicide found dead at Virginia jail
Associated Press/Report for America A Virginia man facing two counts of first-degree murder in the killings of his girlfriend’s parents has died in…
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