You may have blocked someone on X but now they can see your public posts anyway
AP Technology Writer Elon Musk’s X has been modified so that accounts you’ve blocked on the social media platform can still see your public…
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You may have blocked someone on X but now they can see your public posts anyway
AP Technology Writer Elon Musk’s X has been modified so that accounts you’ve blocked on the social media platform can still see your public…
Continue ReadingSpain’s king stood his ground under a mud barrage. What will the iconic moment mean for his reign?
Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Mud splattered the cheek of Spain’s monarch as survivors of catastrophic floods unleashed their fury…
Continue ReadingSearch for 4 missing boaters in California suspended after crews find 1 child dead and 1 alive
BODEGA BAY, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended a massive search for four boaters who went missing in Northern California after their…
Continue ReadingPolice in Brazil indict Colombian fish trader in high profile killing in Amazon region
Associated Press Brazilian police have indicted a Colombian fish trader as the person who planned the slayings of Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira and…
Continue ReadingChina files complaint at World Trade Organization over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
GENEVA (AP) — China has moved forward with a complaint at the World Trade Organization that alleges the European Union has improperly set…
Continue ReadingThe Paris Olympics displaced nearly 20,000 people, local associations say
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A coalition of over 100 organizations has reported that nearly 20,000 individuals were displaced from informal…
Continue ReadingIranian regime aiming for ‘silent death’ of imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner thought to have cancer, family says
By Niamh Kennedy and Jomana Karadsheh, CNN (CNN) — The family of imprisoned human rights activist Narges Mohammadi have accused the Iranian…
Continue ReadingSerbian minister to resign over concrete canopy crash that killed 14 people
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s government minister for infrastructure and construction says he’s stepping down, days after a concrete…
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Small plane runs out of gas, lands on Cupertino freeway
CUPERTINO, Calif. (KTVU) – Drivers on State Route 85 in Cupertino got a big surprise on Monday morning when a small plane made an emergency landing…
Continue ReadingThousands rally again in Georgia to protest the parliamentary election they say was rigged
Associated Press TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Thousands of opposition supporters rallied outside Georgia’s parliament for the second straight Monday…
Continue ReadingMexico’s National Guard kills 2 Colombians and wounds 4 on a migrant smuggling route near the US
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Defense Department claims the National Guard has killed two Colombians and wounded four others in a confrontation…
Continue ReadingAndrea Bocelli on his new album, film and 30 years of making music: ‘I like to think to the future’
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — To mark 30 years of his career, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has released a new compilation album, “Duets,”…
Continue ReadingEx-officer found guilty in the 2020 shooting death of Andre Hill
Associated Press A former police officer who shot and killed Andre Hill has been found guilty in the shooting. A jury on Monday convicted former…
Continue ReadingThe death toll in Lebanon crosses 3,000 in the 13-month Israel-Hezbollah war, Health Ministry says
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The 13-month war between Israel and Hezbollah has killed more than 3,000 people in Lebanon, the country’s Health…
Continue ReadingRemembering Quincy Jones: 10 career-spanning songs to celebrate his legacy
AP Music Writer Few artists have legacies so mammoth their very name could be considered synonymous with the music industry, but then again, most…
Continue ReadingRemembering Quincy Jones: 10 career-spanning songs to celebrate his legacy
AP Music Writer Few artists have legacies so mammoth their very name could be considered synonymous with the music industry, but then again, most…
Continue ReadingRangers name a new GM while also hiring an assistant GM and a new hitting coach
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers promoted Ross Fenstermaker to general manager, hired Cole Figuerora as assistant GM and named Justin…
Continue ReadingIf you want to stretch your gift game into days this holiday, check out these advent calendars
Associated Press The advent calendar phenomenon is growing every year, with so many exciting, fun, beautiful, and delicious options available. In the…
Continue ReadingJury sees video of subway chokehold that led to Marine veteran’s manslaughter trial
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors have seen video of Daniel Penny gripping a man around the neck on a New York City subway train as another…
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Quincy Jones, musical titan and entertainment icon, dead at 91
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Musical titan Quincy Jones, the composer and producer who added his tasteful polish to recordings by…
Continue ReadingOprah Winfrey, President Biden, VP Harris, Paul McCartney and more pay tribute to Quincy Jones
NEW YORK (AP) — Reactions to the death of Quincy Jones, who died Sunday at age 91: — “My beloved Q. The world’s beloved Q. The one and…
Continue ReadingOprah Winfrey, President Biden, VP Harris, Paul McCartney and more pay tribute to Quincy Jones
NEW YORK (AP) — Reactions to the death of Quincy Jones, who died Sunday at age 91: — “My beloved Q. The world’s beloved Q. The one and…
Continue ReadingElon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can proceed, a Pennsylvania judge says
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes that Elon Musk ‘s political action committee is hosting in swing…
Continue ReadingOhio sheriff’s lieutenant apologizes for ‘won’t help Democrats’ post, blames sleep medication
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio sheriff’s patrol commander has apologized for posting on Facebook that he wouldn’t help Democrats and…
Continue ReadingMoldova’s diaspora tipped the scales in a pivotal election. Critics question the vote’s validity
Associated Press CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldovans living abroad voted in record numbers in a presidential runoff that secured victory for…
Continue ReadingHead of Myanmar’s military government visits close ally China for the first time since taking power
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s state media says the head of Myanmar’s military government embarked upon an official visit this week to China, the…
Continue ReadingUS agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extension
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s auto safety regulator has ended a 2 1/2-year investigation into Ford engine failures after the company…
Continue ReadingA look at the weather expected in battleground states on Election Day
Associated Press Weather conditions can be one factor in how many people vote in person on Election Day. The strongest weather in the U.S. forecast…
Continue ReadingSaints fire coach Dennis Allen after seventh straight loss. Darren Rizzi named interim coach
AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints fired coach Dennis Allen on Monday, a day after a loss at last-place Carolina extended…
Continue ReadingIn Cyprus, officials from Algeria to Iraq train to keep WMD from crossing their borders
Associated Press LARNACA, Cyprus (AP) — A small facility in Cyprus is hosting senior government officials from as far as Algeria, Iraq and Georgia…
Continue ReadingBritain’s foreign secretary says slavery reparations not about cash transfer
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Britain’s foreign secretary said Monday that reparations for the U.K.’s role in the slave trade are not about the…
Continue ReadingJacksonville Sheriff’s Office: Officers ‘acted within policy’ during fights with fans at game
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says officers “acted within policy to protect themselves and nearby fans” while…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court will weigh in on new mostly Black Louisiana congressional district, after election
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up a new redistricting case involving Louisiana’s congressional map with two…
Continue ReadingGreek police arrest third suspect over bombing as minister warns of new generation of extremists
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek police have arrested a third suspect in connection with an explosion in central Athens last week that…
Continue ReadingMany retailers offer ‘returnless refunds.’ Just don’t expect them to talk much about it
AP Business Writer It’s one of the most under-publicized policies of some of the biggest U.S. retailers: sometimes they give customers full refunds…
Continue ReadingPakistan’s parliament amends law to extend the tenure of military chiefs from 3 to 5 years
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s parliament has passed legislation to extend the tenures of military chiefs from three to five years.…
Continue ReadingThe butchered remains of a dolphin were found on a New Jersey beach. Feds are investigating
ALLENHURST, N.J. (AP) — Federal authorities are investigating the butchered remains of a dolphin that were found on a New Jersey beach. The Marine…
Continue ReadingFurious residents in Spain’s Valencia feel abandoned after historic floods, and more rain is on the way
By Atika Shubert, CNN Valencia, Spain (CNN) — The photos are happy occasions. A dad with two kids on holiday. Family pets with tails wagging.…
Continue ReadingCollege athletes are getting paid and fans are starting to see a growing share of the bill
AP National Writer At Tennessee, they are adding a ‘talent fee’ to the price of sports tickets. At Arkansas, they will charge 3% more at the…
Continue ReadingTropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean and could hit Cuba as a hurricane
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Forecasters say Tropical Storm Rafael has formed in the Caribbean and will bring heavy rain to Jamaica and the Cayman…
Continue ReadingPhilippine military drills to seize an island in the South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine military has opened two weeks of combat drills that will include seizing an island in the disputed South…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Nov. 4: Presidential race, Senate, Severe weather, Iran, Spain floods
By Andrew Torgan and Tricia Escobedo, CNN (CNN) — Ahead of the 2020 election, big corporate names like Nike, Under Armour and Absolut Vodka…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Nov. 4: Presidential race, Senate, Severe weather, Iran, Spain floods
CNN By Andrew Torgan and Tricia Escobedo, CNN (CNN) — Ahead of the 2020 election, big corporate names like Nike, Under Armour and Absolut Vodka…
Continue ReadingNew Haven rejected plans for the nation’s first Black college almost 200 years ago. Today, the city is weighing an apology
By Dawn Sawyer, CNN (CNN) — The New Haven Museum in Connecticut displays a collection of libraries in a recreated walkthrough of the city’s…
Continue Reading‘I did it’: Jurors in Delphi double-murder trial hear suspect’s alleged prison confessions
By Zoe Sottile and Jean Casarez, CNN (CNN) — “I did it. I killed Abby and Libby.” This is what members of the jury heard Richard Allen say…
Continue ReadingHeavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service as troops search for more flood victims in Valencia
Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Continuing storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed over 200 people,…
Continue ReadingEU lawmakers grill candidates who will drive policy for the next 5 years
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Nominees for some of the European Union’s top jobs are facing parliamentary hearings. EU lawmakers are starting…
Continue ReadingPolice arrest Netanyahu aide as opponents accuse him of leaking intelligence to thwart Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
By Irene Nasser, Mick Krever, Lauren Izso and Eyad Kourdi, CNN (CNN) — Israeli police have arrested a top aide to Prime Minister Benjamin…
Continue ReadingGermany’s top diplomat is in Kyiv as Ukraine girds for impact of US election on the war
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Germany’s top diplomat has arrived in the Ukrainian capital on an unannounced visit. The trip Monday…
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