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Arizona's battle over crucial copper mine poised to sway US election

Native American opposition to Rio Tinto and BHP's Resolution Copper mine could prove crucial for the 2024 U.S. presidential vote in the battleground state of Arizona,

Arizona's battle over crucial copper mine poised to sway US election
Americas|Environment

Takeaways from AP's story on the Ashaninka tribe's reforestation model in the Brazilian Amazon

The Ashaninka of the Amonia River, inhabitants of the western Amazon, reclaimed their land from cattle ranchers more than 30 years ago

Takeaways from AP's story on the Ashaninka tribe's reforestation model in the Brazilian Amazon
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An ER nurse says it was 'second nature' to rescue a man trapped in hurricane floodwaters

A man whose pickup truck got trapped in rushing floodwaters unleashed by rains from Hurricane Francine was saved by a Good Samaritan who also happened to be an emergency room nurse

An ER nurse says it was 'second nature' to rescue a man trapped in hurricane floodwaters
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Biden to host 'Quad' leaders from Australia, India and Japan in his Delaware hometown

President Joe Biden will host the leaders of Australia, India and Japan next weekend in his Wilmington, Delaware, hometown, the White House announced, as he looks to burnish his legacy before leaving office in January

Biden to host 'Quad' leaders from Australia, India and Japan in his Delaware hometown
Americas|News

US imposes sanctions on 16 Venezuelan officials linked to Maduro

The Biden administration said on Thursday it was imposing U.S. sanctions on 16 allies of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in response to

US imposes sanctions on 16 Venezuelan officials linked to Maduro
Americas|News

El Salvador president to visit Argentina this month

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele will visit Buenos Aires in late September and meet his Argentine counterpart Javier Milei, an Argentine government source told Reuters on

El Salvador president to visit Argentina this month
Americas|News|Opinion|Political

Laura Loomer, far-right provocateur who spread 9/11 conspiracy theory, influencing Trump as he searches for a message

Laura Loomer, far-right provocateur who spread 9/11 conspiracy theory, influencing Trump as he searches for a message

Laura Loomer, far-right provocateur who spread 9/11 conspiracy theory, influencing Trump as he searches for a message
Americas|Crime|News

Man accused in assault that critically wounded Ferguson officer now faces more charges

The man accused in an assault that left a Ferguson, Missouri, police officer fighting for his life is facing several additional charges after a grand jury indictment

Man accused in assault that critically wounded Ferguson officer now faces more charges
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Biden to host Quad summit September 21 in Delaware

U.S. President Joe Biden will host a Quad leaders summit with leaders from Australia, India and Japan on September 21 in Delaware, the White House said on Thursday.

Biden to host Quad summit September 21 in Delaware
Americas|Crime|News

Prosecutor’s push to vacate conviction of death row inmate Marcellus Williams denied in Missouri

Prosecutor’s push to vacate conviction of death row inmate Marcellus Williams denied in Missouri

Prosecutor’s push to vacate conviction of death row inmate Marcellus Williams denied in Missouri
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US imposes sanctions on Venezuelan officials who Biden admin says obstructed fair election in country

US imposes sanctions on Venezuelan officials who Biden admin says obstructed fair election in country

US imposes sanctions on Venezuelan officials who Biden admin says obstructed fair election in country
Americas|Environment|World

The Amazon's Ashaninka tribe restored their territory. Now they aim to change the region

The Ashaninka of the Amonia River, inhabitants of the western Amazon, reclaimed their land from cattle ranchers 30 years ago

The Amazon's Ashaninka tribe restored their territory. Now they aim to change the region
Americas|News|Opinion|World

US sanctions 16 allies of Venezuela's president over accusations of obstructing the election

The U.S. government has responded to Venezuela’s disputed July presidential election by imposing sanctions against 16 allies of President Nicolás Maduro

US sanctions 16 allies of Venezuela's president over accusations of obstructing the election
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Majority of Mexican state legislatures approve judicial overhaul, says president

A majority of Mexican state legislatures have approved a controversial judicial overhaul, the country's president said on Thursday, marking a final legislative step in its

Majority of Mexican state legislatures approve judicial overhaul, says president
Americas|News

US proposes delaying full enforcement of stricter ID rules until up to May 2027

The Biden administration on Thursday proposed delaying full enforcement of new regulations requiring Americans to get new identification cards in order to

US proposes delaying full enforcement of stricter ID rules until up to May 2027
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First on CNN: Biden to host ‘Quad’ leaders in Delaware hometown as he bolsters foreign policy legacy

First on CNN: Biden to host ‘Quad’ leaders in Delaware hometown as he bolsters foreign policy legacy

First on CNN: Biden to host ‘Quad’ leaders in Delaware hometown as he bolsters foreign policy legacy
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Bystander rushes into Hurricane Francine floodwaters to help man stuck inside truck

A good Samaritan was seen live on CNN affiliate WDSU saving a driver inside a submerged pickup truck during Hurricane Francine in New Orleans.

Bystander rushes into Hurricane Francine floodwaters to help man stuck inside truck
Americas|Economy

Brazil's Lula committed to raising income tax threshold, says minister

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has requested studies to ensure that by the end of 2026 an income tax exemption will be applied to earnings up to 5,000 reais ($880)

Brazil's Lula committed to raising income tax threshold, says minister
Americas|News

In purple North Carolina, Democrats hope to defeat a MAGA candidate for governor even as the presidential race remains close

In purple North Carolina, Democrats hope to defeat a MAGA candidate for governor even as the presidential race remains close

In purple North Carolina, Democrats hope to defeat a MAGA candidate for governor even as the presidential race remains close
Americas|Economy|Election|Finance|News

US gasoline prices set to fall under $3/gallon as election nears

U.S. motorists should see gasoline prices fall below $3 a gallon for the first time in over three years as soon as next month, shortly before they go to vote in

US gasoline prices set to fall under $3/gallon as election nears
Americas|Crime|Education|News

Georgia Republican leader seeks policy changes after school shooting but Democrats want more

Georgia’s state House speaker says lawmakers in 2025 will consider new policies after a school shooting killed four at a high school northeast of Atlanta

Georgia Republican leader seeks policy changes after school shooting but Democrats want more
Americas|News|World

Francine weakens and moves inland after lashing Louisiana

Francine is weakening after striking Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane as it heads far inland from the Gulf Coast

Francine weakens and moves inland after lashing Louisiana
Americas|Arts|Food|Lifestyle|Opinion

From Chinese to Italians and beyond, maligning a culture via its foods is a longtime American habit

It’s a practice that’s about as American as apple pie — accusing immigrant and minority communities of engaging in bizarre or disgusting behaviors when it comes to what and how they eat and drink

From Chinese to Italians and beyond, maligning a culture via its foods is a longtime American habit
Africa|Americas|News|World

US supports two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa

The United States supports creating two permanent United Nations Security Council seats for African states and one seat to be rotated among small island

US supports two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa
Americas|Economy|News

US household rent burden unchanged last year, varied by race, Census says

The median cost of housing for both U.S. renters and homeowners rose last year and while the share of income renters put toward housing was unchanged overall the degree to which households

US household rent burden unchanged last year, varied by race, Census says

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