Manhattan diamond dealer charged in scheme to swap real diamonds for fakes
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan diamond dealer with a history of gemstone fraud has been indicted in what officials described as a…
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Belgium Cats will play Paris Games without point guard Julie Allemand
VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Belgium will be without point guard Julie Allemand as the Cats try to get past the quarterfinals in the 2024…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s Park Fire grows 7 times larger in hours as Oregon battles country’s biggest active fire
Originally Published: 25 JUL 24 05:44 ET Updated: 25 JUL 24 08:14 ET By Dalia Faheid, Robert Shackelford and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — The…
Continue ReadingMissouri judges have overturned 2 murder convictions in recent weeks. Why did the AG fight freedom?
Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A man who was on the verge of walking out of prison this week after a judge found evidence of his “actual…
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State, local officials react to President Biden announcing he will not seek reelection
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple local and state leaders are reacting to news President Biden will not seek reelection. Representative Zoe…
Continue ReadingLocked out of town hall, 1st Black mayor of a small Alabama town returns to office
Associated Press The first Black mayor of a small Alabama town who was locked out of town hall by white officials is returning to the job. U.S.…
Continue ReadingClayton Kershaw makes 2024 debut with Dodgers, strikes out six in solid outing versus Giants
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw made his season debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, striking out six and allowing…
Continue ReadingClemson’s Dabo Swinney isn’t big on transfer-portal recruiting. That’s at odds with his ACC peers
AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dabo Swinney has built a proven winner at Clemson, from two national championships and eight Atlantic Coast…
Continue ReadingWorkers link US, Canadian sides of new Gordie Howe International Bridge over Detroit River
DETROIT (AP) — Workers have linked the U.S. and Canadian sides of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge spanning the Detroit River. The Detroit…
Continue ReadingBlack bear and cub destroy car in Connecticut after getting trapped inside
WINSTED, Conn. (AP) — Two black bears are being blamed for causing a bit of a ruckus in Connecticut. State officials say an adult bear and a cub…
Continue ReadingA man got third-degree burns walking on blazing hot sand dunes in Death Valley, rangers say
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — A European visitor got third-degree burns on his feet while briefly walking barefoot on the sand dunes in…
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 26: Olympics, Presidential debate, Cartel leaders, Homeless encampments, Artificial intelligence
KCAL, KCBS, KCRA, CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama endorsed Vice…
Continue ReadingJustice Kagan says there needs to be a way to enforce the US Supreme Court’s new ethics code
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Justice Elena Kagan on Thursday became the first member of the U.S. Supreme Court to…
Continue ReadingBrazil apologizes for post-WWII persecution of Japanese immigrants
Associated Press Sao Paulo (AP) — The Brazilian government on Thursday apologized for human rights violations in the persecution and incarceration…
Continue ReadingDaughter of late Supreme Court Justice Scalia appointed to Virginia Board of Education
Associated Press/Report for America Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has appointed the daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia to serve…
Continue ReadingHulk Hogan visits Detroit Lions camp, says coach Dan Campbell missed his calling as a wrestler
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Hulk Hogan, visiting Detroit Lions practice, said coach Dan Campbell would have been good in the squared circle. The pro…
Continue ReadingKeeping a positive body image, Princess Diana’s letters, potty humor: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! After several weeks of troubleshooting, Boeing and NASA said they may have found the “root…
Continue ReadingTexas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heat
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A rising number of heat-related deaths in Texas among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl has pushed…
Continue ReadingAmazon Prime Video’s global reach was a major factor in 11-year agreement with NBA
AP Sports Writer Jay Marine is finally able to relax and celebrate after a hectic couple of months. The global head of sports programming for Amazon…
Continue ReadingWest Virginia is asking the US Supreme Court to consider transgender surgery Medicaid coverage case
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review rulings that found the state’s refusal to…
Continue ReadingAbbott warns that some of its blood sugar monitors may need replacement due to incorrect readings
Abbott is warning that sensors on some of its blood sugar monitoring systems may need to be replaced to prevent inaccurate readings. The medical…
Continue ReadingGabrielle Giffords stumps for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania as campaign for running mate takes shape
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gabrielle Giffords, the former Democratic congresswoman who was grievously wounded in a 2011 shooting, is…
Continue ReadingThousands watch Chincoteague wild ponies complete 99th annual swim in Virginia
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the…
Continue ReadingYuval Sharon’s contract as Detroit Opera artistic director extended 3 years through 2027-28 season
DETROIT (AP) — Yuval Sharon’s contract as artistic director of the Detroit Opera has been extended for three years through the 2027-28 season.…
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San Benito County turns 150 years old
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – San Benito County is getting ready to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a large shindig in San Benito…
Continue ReadingNebraska Legislature convenes for a special session to ease property taxes, but with no solid plan
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers have kicked off a special legislative session called by Republican Gov. Jim Pillen with a…
Continue Reading‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ brings Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and some friends to jolt Comic-Con
Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — “Deadpool & Wolverine” has arrived — and Comic-Con, with its hordes of Marvel fans, celebrated the only…
Continue ReadingA man got third-degree burns walking on blazing hot sand dunes in Death Valley, rangers say
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — A European visitor got third-degree burns on his feet while briefly walking barefoot on the sand dunes in…
Continue ReadingOpenAI tests ChatGPT-powered search engine that could compete with Google
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — OpenAI is testing a ChatGPT-powered search engine that could put the artificial intelligence company in direct competition…
Continue ReadingOpenAI tests ChatGPT-powered search engine that could compete with Google
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — OpenAI is testing a ChatGPT-powered search engine that could put the artificial intelligence company in direct competition…
Continue ReadingProsecutors urge judge not to toss out Trump’s hush money conviction, pushing back on immunity claim
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors are urging a judge to uphold Donald Trump’s historic hush money conviction, arguing in court papers…
Continue ReadingDylan Cease throws second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, 3-0 win over Washington Nationals
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hoping for a chance to stay in the game and pitch the second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, Dylan Cease…
Continue ReadingDylan Cease throws second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, 3-0 win over Washington Nationals
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hoping for a chance to stay in the game and pitch the second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, Dylan Cease…
Continue ReadingCompany says manufacturing problem was behind wind turbine blade breaking off Nantucket Island
NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — The maker of a massive wind turbine blade that broke apart off Nantucket Island says a manufacturing problem was…
Continue ReadingSouth Africa appoints a woman as chief justice for the first time
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa has appointed its first female chief justice. President Cyril Ramaphosa named Mandisa…
Continue ReadingHarris says she’s ready to debate Trump and accuses him of ‘backpedaling’ from Sept. 10 faceoff
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris told reporters on Thursday that she’s “ready to debate Donald Trump.” She…
Continue ReadingMan dies at 27 from heat exposure at a Georgia prison, lawsuit says
Associated Press/Report for America DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Juan Carlos Ramirez Bibiano, an inmate at Telfair State Prison in Georgia, died of heart…
Continue ReadingRemains identified of Wisconsin airman who died during World War II bombing mission over Germany
RACINE, Wis. (AP) — Military scientists have identified the remains of a Wisconsin airman who died during World War II when his aircraft was shot…
Continue ReadingVideo game actors are now on strike. Here’s why
AP Technology Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s video game performers went on strike Friday after negotiations with game industry giants…
Continue ReadingDylan Cease throws 2nd no-hitter in San Diego Padres’ history and 2nd of the MLB season
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dylan Cease throws 2nd no-hitter in San Diego Padres’ history and 2nd of the MLB…
Continue ReadingVideo game performers will go on strike over artificial intelligence concerns
AP Technology Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s video game performers announced they would go on strike Thursday, throwing part of the…
Continue ReadingVideo game performers will go on strike over artificial intelligence concerns
AP Technology Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s video game performers announced they would go on strike Thursday, throwing part of the…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris is using Beyoncé’s ‘Freedom’ as her campaign song: What to know about the anthem
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In Vice President Kamala Harris’ first 2024 presidential campaign video, a familiar rhythm rings out. The…
Continue ReadingVideo game actors vote to strike over artificial intelligence concerns in latest entertainment industry work stoppage
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Video game actors vote to strike over artificial intelligence concerns in latest entertainment industry work…
Continue ReadingG20 finance ministers discuss a global tax on the super-rich
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Finance ministers from leading rich and developing nations are meeting in Rio de Janeiro to discuss a global…
Continue ReadingGaza war protesters hold a ‘die-in’ near the White House as Netanyahu meets with Biden, Harris
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Protesters against the Gaza war have held a “die-in” across from Lafayette Park and the White House as…
Continue ReadingHouse Republicans vote to rebuke Kamala Harris over administration’s handling of border policy
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are moving quickly to emphasize Vice President Kamala Harris’s role in the Biden…
Continue ReadingPadres’ Dylan Cease has no-hit bid through 8 innings against Nationals
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Dylan Cease of the San Diego Padres has not allowed a hit through eight innings against the Washington…
Continue ReadingMassachusetts governor signs bill cracking down on hard-to-trace ‘ghost guns’
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has signed a sweeping bill that supporters say builds on the state’s existing gun…
Continue ReadingJill Biden meets with US Olympic athletes in Paris — and even helps with a relay drill
PARIS (AP) — U.S. first lady Jill Biden visited some American athletes at an Olympic training center in Paris on Thursday, wishing rugby and track…
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