Oakland Ballers inaugural home open a win for fans, community
Written by Betty Yu OAKLAND, Calif. (FOX-35)- Oakland’s brand-new professional baseball team, the Oakland Ballers or B’s, played their inaugural…
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Meryl Streep Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep. Personal Birth date: June 22, 1949 Birth…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Olaf Scholz, the former chancellor of Germany. Personal Birth date: June 14, 1958…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of George Pataki, former governor of New York. Personal Birth date: June 24, 1945…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of media magnate Rupert Murdoch. Personal Birth date: March 11, 1931 Birth place:…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Xi Jinping, leader of the People’s Republic of China. Personal Birth date: June…
Continue ReadingStanley Cup Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Stanley Cup, the annual championship of the National Hockey League. June 17, 2025 –…
Continue ReadingHear that sound? One brood of cicadas is emerging in Virginia for the first time in 13 years
WTVR, SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA, STATION FILE, INATURALIST, CNN By Cameron Thompson Click here for updates on this story…
Continue ReadingHouse Republicans issue criminal referrals against James and Hunter Biden, alleging false testimony
By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans issued criminal referrals Wednesday against President Joe Biden’s son and…
Continue ReadingAbortion Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at abortion in the United States. Facts January 22, 1973 – Roe v. Wade – The US…
Continue ReadingRussia will increase the number of military instructors in Burkina Faso, foreign minister says
By AnneClaire Stapleton and Sebastian Shukla, CNN (CNN) — Russia will increase the number of military instructors in Burkina Faso, Russian…
Continue ReadingDistracted pilots led to near collision on JFK runway, NTSB says
By Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — The landmark near collision last year involving two commercial flights on the runway at New York’s John F.…
Continue ReadingRepublicans send referrals urging Justice Department to prosecute Hunter Biden, James Biden over testimony to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans send referrals urging Justice Department to prosecute Hunter Biden, James Biden over testimony to…
Continue ReadingBrink, Howard, Burdick and Van Lith chosen for US 3×3 basketball team in Paris Olympics
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Cameron Brink, Rhyne Howard, Cierra Burdick and Hailey Van Lith will represent the United States in 3×3…
Continue ReadingJacob Zuma has made a dramatic comeback in South Africa’s elections. Will he have the last laugh over Ramaphosa?
By Sarah Dean and David McKenzie, CNN Johannesburg, South Africa (CNN) — South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) party faces a mammoth…
Continue Reading‘The day has finally come’: Years in the making, evidence leads investigators to Rex Heuermann
By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Rex Heuermann left his office near the Empire State Building and strolled down a still-bustling Fifth Avenue as the…
Continue ReadingDeadly tornadoes tear through South Africa, killing 11
By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — At least 11 people have died and more than 50 others are injured after tornadoes tore through parts of South…
Continue ReadingChargers release center Corey Linsley, who is expected to announce his retirement
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Corey Linsley, a three-year team captain for the Los Angeles Chargers, was released on Wednesday. Linsley is expected to…
Continue Reading‘Unintended hero.’ A mother’s quest to find her daughter led to the eventual arrest of suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killings
By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Mari Gilbert did not live to witness the arrest of an architect from Long Island suspected of killing four young…
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested at Stanford University after occupying president’s office
By TERRY CHEA and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Police arrested 13 people at Stanford University after pro-Palestinian…
Continue ReadingVirginia governor says state will abandon California emissions standards by the end of the year
By DENISE LAVOIE and SARAH BRUMFIELD Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that Virginia will abandon…
Continue ReadingMega Millions $552 million jackpot winning ticket was sold online in Illinois
By Sydney Bishop, CNN (CNN) — A Mega Millions jackpot prize of $552 million has been won by a ticket buyer in Illinois who did it the…
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Warm weather brings crowds to Santa Cruz beaches
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The hot weather is approaching the central coast, bringing in more people to the beaches, including the Santa Cruz…
Continue ReadingEvanston’s groundbreaking reparations program challenged by lawsuit from a conservative activist group
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The nation’s first government program providing cash reparations to Black residents in response to past…
Continue ReadingPhotos of released Ukrainian prisoners of war show emaciated bodies in ‘horrifying’ condition
By Ivana Kottasová, Radina Gigova, Svitlana Vlasova and Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN (CNN) — Roman Gorilyk is now little more than a skeleton.…
Continue ReadingPro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested after occupying Stanford University president’s office, school says
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Pro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested after occupying Stanford University president’s office, school…
Continue ReadingBetting scandals for MLB’s Marcano and NBA’s Porter are hardly the first in pro sports
By The Associated Press Sports and gambling are once again in the spotlight following lifetime bans handed to San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita…
Continue ReadingMan dies after falling from ‘Mission Impossible’ cliff in Norway
By Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — A man has died after falling from a 1,981 foot (604-meter-high) cliff in Norway that featured in a “Mission…
Continue ReadingHunter Biden’s ex-wife Kathleen Buhle has taken the witness stand in his federal gun trial
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden’s ex-wife Kathleen Buhle has taken the witness stand in his federal gun…
Continue ReadingMore than a dozen arrests as pro-Palestinian protesters occupy Stanford University president’s office
By Cheri Mossburg and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — More than a dozen pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested and a public safety officer was…
Continue ReadingAmanda Knox’s slander conviction upheld in case related to Meredith Kercher’s murder
CNN By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Florence, Italy (CNN) — An Italian court has upheld Amanda Knox’s final remaining conviction stemming from…
Continue ReadingTensions ramp up on Israel-Lebanon border as IDF warns decision is approaching on fresh offensive
By Mike Schwartz and Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Jerusalem and Abu Dhabi (CNN) — Tensions are escalating on the Israel-Lebanon border as the Israeli…
Continue ReadingFirst lady Jill Biden attends Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial in Delaware for the third day, ahead of her France trip
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — First lady Jill Biden attends Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial in Delaware for the third day, ahead of her France…
Continue ReadingErdogan turns up the heat on Israel as his party’s popularity wanes
By Scott McLean and Yusuf Gezer, CNN Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) — Since the war in Gaza began, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been one…
Continue ReadingBlack World War II medic who treated wounded soldiers on D-Day awarded posthumous Distinguished Service Cross
CNN By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — A Black medic credited with treating many wounded soldiers on D-Day has been posthumously awarded the…
Continue ReadingBlack World War II medic who treated wounded soldiers on D-Day awarded posthumous Distinguished Service Cross
By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — A Black medic credited with treating many wounded soldiers on D-Day has been posthumously awarded the…
Continue Reading5 things to know for June 5: Immigration, Starliner mission, India election results, Hunter Biden, Atlanta water woes
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — The US job market has been historically strong over the last few years, with layoffs at their lowest level…
Continue ReadingThrowing coach Mo Saatara has built a close-knit program of student-athletes and pros in California
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Mohamad Saatara unpacks the laser measuring tape and focuses in as discus world…
Continue Reading‘I don’t get scared of anything’: Aliko Dangote’s mission to build Africa’s largest oil refinery
By Jackie Prager, CNN (CNN) — Over the past eight years, Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has built one of the world’s largest oil…
Continue ReadingAustralian online watchdog drops court case against X over stabbing video
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s online safety watchdog said on Wednesday she had dropped her Federal…
Continue ReadingWoman mayor killed in Mexico just hours after election of first female president
By Omar Fajardo, Mitchell McCluskey and Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — The woman mayor of a town in western Mexico was shot dead Monday,…
Continue ReadingIsrael phasing out use of desert detention camp after CNN investigation detailing abuses
By Abeer Salman, Tamara Qiblawi, Allegra Goodwin and Barbara Arvanitidis, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israel has transferred hundreds of Palestinian…
Continue ReadingA key Atlanta water main break is now fixed, but a boil advisory is still in place for many, city says
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Rebekah Riess and Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) — Crews in Atlanta have completed repairs to a key water main whose break, among…
Continue ReadingA key Atlanta water main break is now fixed, but a boil advisory is still in place for many, city says
WXIA By Elizabeth Wolfe, Rebekah Riess and Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) — Crews in Atlanta have completed repairs to a key water main whose break,…
Continue ReadingParents sue Tennessee governor and school district, claiming kids were punished after officials misinterpreted state statute
By Amy Simonson and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Two families have filed a federal lawsuit against Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Williamson…
Continue ReadingPhoenix using ice immersion to treat heatstroke victims as Southwest bakes with highs well over 100
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The season’s first heat wave is already baking the Southwest with triple-digit temperatures as…
Continue ReadingGurriel, Newman hit 2-run doubles in Diamondbacks’ 8-5 win over Giants
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Newman and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. each hit two-run doubles and the Arizona Diamondbacks…
Continue ReadingKirby has nine strikeouts in 5 innings and the Mariners beat the A’s 4-2
MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — George Kirby had nine strikeouts in five innings for his first win in nearly a month, and…
Continue ReadingDisney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has ended
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Months after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees agreed to end a protracted…
Continue ReadingZach Neto hits 2-run double as Angels finally win a home series this season, beating the Padres 4-2
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Zach Neto had a tiebreaking two-run double in the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles…
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