Iran’s naval destroyer has sunk, state media says
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s state media say a naval destroyer has sunk while it was being repaired in a port near the Strait of Hormuz. The…
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Turkey’s Erdogan renews push to restore ties with Syria that were severed over a decade ago
Associated Press ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his willingness to restore ties with Syria and extended an…
Continue ReadingArgentine President Milei heads to CPAC in Brazil, snubbing Lula and escalating a political feud
Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Given the choice between a far-right convention to bash his enemies and a presidential summit to…
Continue ReadingStart your week smart: Biden’s campaign, Tropical Storm Beryl, UK election, Iran’s new leader, amusement park merger
By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — In a delightful twist on the expression “when pigs fly,” a new study found that hippos, which…
Continue ReadingStart your week smart: Biden’s campaign, Tropical Storm Beryl, UK election, Iran’s new leader, amusement park merger
CNN By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — In a delightful twist on the expression “when pigs fly,” a new study found that hippos,…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about the NATO military alliance and how it is helping Ukraine
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — President Joe Biden and his Western counterparts are meeting in Washington this week to mark the 75th anniversary…
Continue ReadingIran detains an outspoken lawyer who criticized 2022 crackdown following Mahsa Amini’s death
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An outspoken Iranian lawyer who has publicly criticized how the government handled the 2022 protests has been…
Continue ReadingIsrael says its operation in Rafah is ‘limited’. Fighting there has left parts of it unrecognizable
CNN By Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — Thick clouds of dirt and sand fill the air as our convoy of Humvees arrives in Rafah, the first time…
Continue ReadingIsrael says its operation in Rafah is ‘limited’. Fighting there has left parts of it unrecognizable
By Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — Thick clouds of dirt and sand fill the air as our convoy of Humvees arrives in Rafah, the first time…
Continue ReadingNew British Prime Minister Starmer seeks to improve on ‘botched’ trade deal with European Union
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he would seek to improve the trade deal with the European Union as he…
Continue ReadingCan you ‘Trump-proof’ NATO? As Biden falters, Europeans look to safeguard the military alliance
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — NATO allies are gathering in Washington for a summit this week, and the prospect that Donald Trump, the military…
Continue ReadingCrew of NASA’s earthbound simulated Mars habitat emerge after a year
Associated Press The crew of a NASA mission to Mars emerged from their craft after a yearlong voyage that never left Earth. The four volunteer crew…
Continue ReadingRafah is a dusty, rubble-strewn ghost town 2 months after Israel invaded to root out Hamas
Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Two months ago, before Israeli troops invaded Rafah, the city sheltered most of Gaza’s more than 2…
Continue ReadingSudanese Olympic backstroker Ziyad Saleem of Cal looks to leave his mark on Paris Games
AP Sports Writer BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — As a boy in Milwaukee, Ziyad Saleem would walk through the house pretending to swim backstroke — arm…
Continue ReadingSudanese Olympic backstroker Ziyad Saleem of Cal looks to leave his mark on Paris Games
AP Sports Writer BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — As a boy in Milwaukee, Ziyad Saleem would walk through the house pretending to swim backstroke — arm…
Continue ReadingIsraeli protesters block highways, call for cease-fire to return hostages 9 months into war in Gaza
Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Marking nine months since the war in Gaza started, Israeli protesters blocked highways across the country…
Continue ReadingA Ukrainian drone triggers warehouse explosions in Russia as a war of attrition grinds on
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A village in a border region of western Russia was evacuated Sunday following a series of explosions after…
Continue ReadingAs a young hitchhiker, he survived a ride with a serial killer. Now he’s telling his story
By Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — Steve Fishman was still in his teens when he came face-to-face with a serial killer. At 19, he was hitchhiking…
Continue ReadingTree removal at North Carolina church unearths centuries-old artifacts
By Sydney Bishop, CNN (CNN) — When not leading sermons, the Rev. Daniel Cenci is quite the history buff. Cenci’s two passions coincided when…
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Soledad’s Hot Summer Day event brings in hundreds of classic cars and people
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Despite the heat, people from across the Salinas Valley headed out to Soledad today for the city’s 3rd annual hot summer…
Continue ReadingKenya’s dramatic flooding sweeps away a central part of the economy: Its farms
Associated Press MACHAKOS, Kenya (AP) — With dismay, Martha Waema and her husband surveyed their farm that was submerged by weeks of relentless…
Continue ReadingThird suspect arrested in mass shooting at Texas Juneteenth celebration that left 2 dead and 14 injured
By Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting at a Juneteenth celebration that left two…
Continue ReadingTurnout high as France votes in crucial second round of snap parliamentary election
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Voters are turning out in high numbers across France to vote in the second round of a snap election called by…
Continue ReadingChristian Walker’s 2-run single in the 10th gives the Diamondbacks a 7-5 win against the Padres
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Christian Walker’s two-run single with no outs highlighted Arizona’s three-run 10th and the Diamondbacks…
Continue ReadingAt least seven people killed, several feared trapped in India building collapse
By Manveena Suri, CNN (CNN) — At least seven people have died and several are feared trapped after a building in the western Indian state of…
Continue ReadingOrlando Pride remain undefeated while snapping KC Current’s 17-game unbeaten streak, 2-1
Associated Press Barbra Banda and Marta scored goals and the Orlando Pride stayed undefeated by beating Kansas City 2-1 on Saturday, handing the…
Continue ReadingChurch bells speak again in Spain thanks to effort to recover the lost ‘language’ of ringing by hand
Associated Press JOANETES, Spain (AP) — Xavier Pallàs plants his feet on the belfry floor, grips the rope, and with one tug fills the lush Spanish…
Continue ReadingAn Alaska tourist spot will vote whether to ban cruise ships on Saturdays to give locals a break
Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Each year, a crush of tourists arrives in Alaska’s capital city on cruise ships to see wonders like the…
Continue ReadingOhtani breaks out of batting slump, accomplishes rare feat in Dodgers’ 5-3 victory over Brewers
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Any thoughts about Shohei Ohtani entering a prolonged batting slump can be put to rest. The Los Angeles Dodgers…
Continue ReadingPersistent heat wave in the US shatters new records, causes deaths in the West and grips the East
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A long-running heat wave that has already shattered previous records across the U.S. persisted on Sunday,…
Continue ReadingPersistent heat wave in the US shatters new records, causes deaths in the West and grips the East
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A long-running heat wave that has already shattered previous records across the U.S. persisted on Sunday,…
Continue ReadingTexas residents told to expect power outages, flooding as Beryl moves closer to landfall
Associated Press MATAGORDA, Texas (AP) — Beryl began lashing coastal Texas with rain and intensifying winds Sunday as residents boarded up windows,…
Continue ReadingScammers are swiping billions from Americans every year. Worse, most crooks are getting away with it
Associated Press The scammers are winning. Sophisticated overseas criminals are stealing tens of billions of dollars from Americans every year, a…
Continue ReadingScammers are swiping billions from Americans every year. Worse, most crooks are getting away with it
Associated Press The scammers are winning. Sophisticated overseas criminals are stealing tens of billions of dollars from Americans every year, a…
Continue ReadingFrench vote gives leftists most seats over far right, but leaves hung parliament and deadlock
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A coalition of the French left won the most seats in high-stakes legislative elections Sunday, beating back a…
Continue ReadingTokyo Gov. Koike wins a third four-year term as head of Japan’s influential capital
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike has easily won reelection to a third four-year term as head of Japan’s influential capital.…
Continue ReadingSharks, Blackhawks sign top 2 picks Celebrini, Levshunov to 3-year, entry-level contracts
The top two picks in the NHL draft have signed three-year, entry-level contracts. The San Jose Sharks announced the signing of center Macklin…
Continue ReadingOhtani, Vargas homer in 8th, Smith homers in 4th straight at-bat, Dodgers top Brewers 5-3
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani and Miguel Vargas hit solo shots in the eighth inning, Will Smith became the first Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingAt Essence, Black Democrats rally behind Biden and talk up Kamala Harris
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As President Joe Biden tries to revive his embattled reelection bid, Vice President Kamala Harris led a parade…
Continue ReadingHawaii governor says Biden could decide within days whether to remain in the presidential race
Associated Press Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says President Joe Biden could decide within days whether to remain a candidate for reelection. And Green…
Continue ReadingPadres righty Yu Darvish is placed on the restricted list to deal with a family matter
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish has been placed on the restricted list to deal with a personal matter involving his…
Continue ReadingThe ‘fearless young activists’ thrown in jail for climate campaigns in Cambodia
By Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — They are young and passionate about protecting Cambodia’s rich and ecologically fragile environment. Their…
Continue ReadingNational Urban League honors 4 Black women for their community impact
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The National Urban League has honored and recognized the accomplishments of four Black women who have made…
Continue ReadingRooker, Schuemann hit 3-run homers in Athletics’ 19-8 rout of Orioles
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Brent Rooker and Max Schuemann hit 3-run homers and the Oakland Athletics had five home runs overall in a…
Continue ReadingBack for a 4th Olympics run, LeBron James says gold is all that matters
AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — He first played on the U.S. Olympic team as a 19-year-old. He did it again in his 20s, twice. And now, a few…
Continue ReadingAlex Palou embraces IndyCar hybrid engine, edges Pato O’Ward to win second straight Mid-Ohio pole
LEXINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Alex Palou demonstrated his quick command of IndyCar’s new hybrid engine on Saturday to nudge Pato O’Ward by 0.0024…
Continue ReadingSteven Kwan, Jhonkensy Noel hit solo homers in Guardians’ 5-4 victory over the Giants
Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Major league batting leader Steven Kwan hit a solo homer and scored twice, Jhonkensy Noel homered and drove in…
Continue Reading‘Freedom!’ chants at Venezuelan opposition rallies ahead of election show depth of needs and fear
Associated Press BARINAS, Venezuela (AP) — The chant is concise, but it could not be more meaningful for millions of Venezuelans in 2024:…
Continue ReadingJudge declines to throw out charges against Trump valet in classified documents case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against Donald Trump has refused to throw out charges against a…
Continue ReadingArgentina once led on LGBTQ rights. After 4 lesbians are set on fire, critics blame rising intolerance on Milei’s government
By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — It was an attack that sent shockwaves through a country long considered a pioneer in LGBTQ rights. In the early…
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