Today: November 01, 2024
Today: November 01, 2024

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Election|News|US|World

Hillary Clinton casts Harris in the lineage of female political firsts

Hillary Clinton casts Harris in the lineage of female political firsts

August 20, 2024
Hillary Clinton casts Harris in the lineage of female political firsts
MidEast|News|World

She says Israeli military killed her husband and daughter. Then soldiers brought her to an Israeli hospital

She says Israeli military killed her husband and daughter. Then soldiers brought her to an Israeli hospital

August 20, 2024
She says Israeli military killed her husband and daughter. Then soldiers brought her to an Israeli hospital
MidEast|News|Videos|World

A heartbreaking story of survival: A mother’s tragic tale from war-torn Gaza

Five-year-old Shams and her mother, Sanaa, share their heartbreaking story of loss and survival in war-torn Gaza, facing the trauma of violence and the death of family members. CNN's Jeremy Diamond reports.

August 20, 2024
A heartbreaking story of survival: A mother’s tragic tale from war-torn Gaza
Health|News|US

US fertility rate dropped to record low in 2023, CDC data shows

US fertility rate dropped to record low in 2023, CDC data shows

August 20, 2024
US fertility rate dropped to record low in 2023, CDC data shows
News|World

Why is Israel demanding control over 2 Gaza corridors in the cease-fire talks?

Israel wants lasting control over two strategic corridors in Gaza, which Hamas has long rejected

August 20, 2024
Why is Israel demanding control over 2 Gaza corridors in the cease-fire talks?
Election|News|US

Obama made his DNC debut 20 years ago. He's returning to make the case for Kamala Harris

Barack Obama is returning to the Democratic National Convention stage two decades after his memorable debut

August 20, 2024
Obama made his DNC debut 20 years ago. He's returning to make the case for Kamala Harris
Asia|News

'We're going nowhere' - Thai opposition figure says court interventions must stop

Politicians in Thailand must reform the judiciary to prevent interventions that have the country "going around in circles", a recently banned opposition

August 20, 2024
'We're going nowhere' - Thai opposition figure says court interventions must stop
Election|News|Opinion|US

What to watch on the Democratic National Convention's second day in Chicago

Democrats say they will lay out the 2024 election as “a choice between two very different visions of America” on the Democratic National Convention’s second night

August 20, 2024
What to watch on the Democratic National Convention's second day in Chicago
Europe|News|World

Russia hits energy infrastructure in airstrikes on Ukraine

Russia hit energy infrastructure in northern Ukraine in an overnight missile and drone attack and caused a huge fire in the west of the country, resulting in an increase in chlorine

August 20, 2024
Russia hits energy infrastructure in airstrikes on Ukraine
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

PwC loses major client Bank of China amid regulatory probe

Auditor PwC has lost its largest mainland China-listed client, Bank of China, to rival EY, adding to an exodus of clientele amid a regulatory investigation into its

August 20, 2024
PwC loses major client Bank of China amid regulatory probe
Crime|News|US

Final report outlines missed opportunities to stop Maine's deadliest shooting

A special commission says the Army Reserve and local police missed opportunities to intervene and seize weapons from a spiraling reservist responsible for the deadliest shootings in Maine history

August 20, 2024
Final report outlines missed opportunities to stop Maine's deadliest shooting
Crime|Europe|News

A German court upholds the conviction of a former secretary at a Nazi concentration camp, age 99

A German court has rejected an appeal by a 99-year-old woman who was convicted of being an accessory to more than 10,000 murders for her role as a secretary to the SS commander of the Nazis’ Stutthof concentration camp during World War II

August 20, 2024
A German court upholds the conviction of a former secretary at a Nazi concentration camp, age 99
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Phil Donahue, who ruled daytime talk for years until Oprah overtook him, left a lasting imprint

Phil Donahue, the talk show host who roamed his audience with a microphone and ruled daytime TV for decades, has died at age 88

August 20, 2024
Phil Donahue, who ruled daytime talk for years until Oprah overtook him, left a lasting imprint
Asia|Economy|Finance|News|World

China plans 'bigger, stronger' social security fund to aid ageing society

China will beef up its 2.88 trillion yuan ($406 billion) social security fund, making it "bigger and stronger" to help support its rapidly ageing population as the number of new

August 20, 2024
China plans 'bigger, stronger' social security fund to aid ageing society
Election|News|US

Donald Trump says Kamala Harris will not do Fox News debate on Sept. 4

U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social late on Monday that Democratic U.S.

August 20, 2024
Donald Trump says Kamala Harris will not do Fox News debate on Sept. 4
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

As his campaign sharpens attacks on Harris, Trump remains fixated on Biden

As his campaign sharpens attacks on Harris, Trump remains fixated on Biden

August 20, 2024
As his campaign sharpens attacks on Harris, Trump remains fixated on Biden
News|US

Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention

Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention

August 20, 2024
Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention
Asia|News|World

Philippine says China coast guard are hindering confidence-building

The Philippines on Tuesday said China's coast guard was not helping efforts to build confidence in the South China Sea, after accusing it of ramming and damaging its vessels in the

August 20, 2024
Philippine says China coast guard are hindering confidence-building
Asia|News|US|World

US and South Korea hold joint air drills to counter North Korea threat

More than 200 South Korean and U.S. fighter jets are due to fly around the clock for five days this week in what would mark the largest number of sorties flown in training by the

August 20, 2024
US and South Korea hold joint air drills to counter North Korea threat
Crime|News|US

Judge knocks down Hunter Biden's bid to use Trump ruling to get his federal tax case dismissed

A federal judge has denied Hunter Biden’s latest bid to dismiss the tax charges against him, setting the stage for his trial to begin next month in California

August 20, 2024
Judge knocks down Hunter Biden's bid to use Trump ruling to get his federal tax case dismissed
Crime|News|US

Jury hears ex-politician on trial for murder amassed photos, ID records about slain Vegas reporter

A Nevada jury heard testimony that Las Vegas police found hundreds of photos of a slain investigative journalist’s home and neighborhood, along with screen shots of his identification records, on the cellphone and computer of a Democratic politician accused of killing him in September 2022

August 20, 2024
Jury hears ex-politician on trial for murder amassed photos, ID records about slain Vegas reporter
Asia|News|World

Taiwan shows off missile firepower on rare trip to sensitive test site

Taiwan showed off its missile firepower on Tuesday, launching a battery of surface-to-air missiles in front of reporters during a visit to a

August 20, 2024
Taiwan shows off missile firepower on rare trip to sensitive test site
News|Sports

Alvarez's homer in 9th inning gives Mets 4-3 win over Orioles

Francisco Alvarez hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning to give the New York Mets a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

August 20, 2024
Alvarez's homer in 9th inning gives Mets 4-3 win over Orioles
Business|News|Technology

1979 Ford Probe I Ghia concept car worth $1,000,000 destroyed in trailer fire

1979 Ford Probe I Ghia concept car worth $1,000,000 destroyed in trailer fire

August 20, 2024
1979 Ford Probe I Ghia concept car worth $1,000,000 destroyed in trailer fire
Asia|News|US|World

Philippines to host a US visa processing center for up to 300 Afghans resettling in America

The Philippines has agreed to temporarily host a U.S. immigrant visa processing center for a limited number of Afghan nationals aspiring to resettle in America

August 20, 2024
Philippines to host a US visa processing center for up to 300 Afghans resettling in America
Crime|News|US

Judge shuts down Hunter Biden’s attempt to use dismissal of Trump’s documents case to get his own tax case dismissed

Judge shuts down Hunter Biden’s attempt to use dismissal of Trump’s documents case to get his own tax case dismissed

August 20, 2024
Judge shuts down Hunter Biden’s attempt to use dismissal of Trump’s documents case to get his own tax case dismissed
Crime|News|US

Four arrested after fence breach at DNC, Chicago police says

Four arrested after fence breach at DNC, Chicago police says

August 20, 2024
Four arrested after fence breach at DNC, Chicago police says
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Powell may use Jackson Hole speech to hint at how fast and how far the Fed could cut rates

Federal Reserve officials have said they’re increasingly confident that they’ve nearly tamed inflation

August 20, 2024
Powell may use Jackson Hole speech to hint at how fast and how far the Fed could cut rates
Crime|News

Settlement reached between Hyatt Hotel and D'Vontaye Mitchell's family; jury trial to take place

Settlement reached between Hyatt Hotel and D'Vontaye Mitchell's family; jury trial to take place

August 20, 2024
Settlement reached between Hyatt Hotel and D'Vontaye Mitchell's family; jury trial to take place
Education|MidEast|News|US|World

Suspension of most Columbia students disciplined over Gaza protests is removed

Most students at Columbia University who faced disciplinary action, suspension or arrest for participating in pro-Palestinian protests opposing Israel's war in

August 20, 2024
Suspension of most Columbia students disciplined over Gaza protests is removed
Environment|News|Science|Technology|World

Radioactive waste from the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II heading to Michigan

Radioactive waste from the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II heading to Michigan

August 20, 2024
Radioactive waste from the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II heading to Michigan
Europe|News|World

Belarus says it sends more troops, aircraft, armoury to border with Ukraine

Belarus said on Monday it had sent aircraft, air defence forces and armoury to its border with Ukraine, a day after President Alexander Lukashenko said he had deployed nearly a third of

August 20, 2024
Belarus says it sends more troops, aircraft, armoury to border with Ukraine
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Dollar hits 7-month low before Powell, Swedish crown volatile after rate cut

The dollar hit a fresh seven-month low on Tuesday with traders bracing for comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell due on Friday, which could provide clues about the speed of the

August 20, 2024
Dollar hits 7-month low before Powell, Swedish crown volatile after rate cut
Environment|News|Science|World

Groups say they're shut out of global treaty talks on plastics pollution in Bangkok

Experts meet in Bangkok this week to advance what would be the first international treaty to tackle the surging problem of plastic pollution

August 19, 2024
Groups say they're shut out of global treaty talks on plastics pollution in Bangkok
Crime|News|US

Parents of Texas high school shooter found not liable for negligence in civil trial

Parents of Texas high school shooter found not liable for negligence in civil trial

August 19, 2024
Parents of Texas high school shooter found not liable for negligence in civil trial
Economy|MidEast|News|World

Oil settles down 1% as Middle East tensions ease, China data weak

Oil prices fell about 1% to a two-week low on Tuesday as Middle East supply concerns eased after Israel accepted a proposal to tackle disagreements blocking a ceasefire deal in Gaza, and

August 19, 2024
Oil settles down 1% as Middle East tensions ease, China data weak
Asia|News|World

North Korean soldier defects to the South, Yonhap reports

A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea early on Tuesday crossing the militarized border in the eastern part of the Korean peninsula, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the

August 19, 2024
North Korean soldier defects to the South, Yonhap reports
Election|News|US

Kamala Harris begins standard planning for presidential transition

Kamala Harris begins standard planning for presidential transition

August 19, 2024
Kamala Harris begins standard planning for presidential transition
Lifestyle|News|Political|US

Missouri now requires proof of surgery or court order for gender changes on IDs

Missouri residents now will need proof of surgery or a court order to change their gender on driver's licenses

August 19, 2024
Missouri now requires proof of surgery or court order for gender changes on IDs
Crime|News|US

Hunter Biden loses bid to toss tax evasion case

A judge on Monday denied a bid by U.S. President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, to dismiss a federal tax evasion case brought against him in California.

August 19, 2024
Hunter Biden loses bid to toss tax evasion case
Crime|News|US

Texas jury finds school shooter's parents not liable for violence

A Galveston, Texas, jury on Monday found the parents of a teenager who shot and killed 10 classmates at Santa Fe High School in 2018 not liable for the violence, ending an

August 19, 2024
Texas jury finds school shooter's parents not liable for violence
Crime|News|US

East Palestine residents want more time and information before deciding to accept $600M settlement

Some East Palestine residents want more time and more information before they have to decide by a deadline this week whether to accept their share of a $600 million class-action settlement with Norfolk Southern over last year's disastrous train derailment

August 19, 2024
East Palestine residents want more time and information before deciding to accept $600M settlement
Election|News|Technology|US|World

U.S. says Iran cyber operations targeted Trump, Harris campaigns

The United States on Monday accused Iran of launching cyber operations against the campaigns of both U.S. presidential candidates and targeting the American public with

August 19, 2024
U.S. says Iran cyber operations targeted Trump, Harris campaigns
Celebrity|Crime|News

Two 18-year-olds charged with murder of former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor

Two 18-year-old men have been charged with the murder of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor

August 19, 2024
Two 18-year-olds charged with murder of former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor
Americas|News|World

Nicaragua forces 1,500 church and civil society groups to close

Nicaragua forces 1,500 church and civil society groups to close

August 19, 2024
Nicaragua forces 1,500 church and civil society groups to close
MidEast|News|US|World

DNC panelists discuss war in Gaza as Harris tries to ease tension with pro-Palestinian activists

The Democratic Party has been riven for months by the war in Gaza, giving rise to a protest movement that threatened President Joe Biden’s electoral coalition

August 19, 2024
DNC panelists discuss war in Gaza as Harris tries to ease tension with pro-Palestinian activists
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

ECB may need to cut rates again in Sept, Rehn says

The European Central Bank may need to cut interest rates again in September given persistent economic weakness, Finnish central bank chief Olli Rehn said on Monday.

August 19, 2024
ECB may need to cut rates again in Sept, Rehn says
Crime|News|World

Former co-defendant of British tycoon missing in luxury yacht sinking dies after being struck by car

Former co-defendant of British tycoon missing in luxury yacht sinking dies after being struck by car

August 19, 2024
Former co-defendant of British tycoon missing in luxury yacht sinking dies after being struck by car
Asia|News|World

US condemns 'dangerous actions' by China against Philippine vessels

The U.S. State Department condemned "dangerous actions" by China on Monday against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea.

August 19, 2024
US condemns 'dangerous actions' by China against Philippine vessels
Crime|News|Technology|World

US concludes Iran is behind hacking attempts targeting Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns

US concludes Iran is behind hacking attempts targeting Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns

August 19, 2024
US concludes Iran is behind hacking attempts targeting Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns
Crime|News|US

Protesters break through mesh fencing at DNC perimeter - Reuters TV

Dozens of protesters broke through part of the perimeter security fence surrounding the Democratic National Convention on Monday, drawing riot police to the site, a Reuters

August 19, 2024
Protesters break through mesh fencing at DNC perimeter - Reuters TV
MidEast|News|World

Senior Hamas official criticizes Blinken's Gaza proposal claim

Hamas senior official Osama Hamdan criticized U.S.

August 19, 2024
Senior Hamas official criticizes Blinken's Gaza proposal claim
News|Technology|US

US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump, Biden-Harris campaigns

U.S. intelligence officials say they're confident that Iran was responsible for the hack of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, casting the cyber intrusion as part of a brazen and broader effort by Tehran to interfere in American politics and to undermine faith in democratic institutions

August 19, 2024
US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump, Biden-Harris campaigns
Education|News|US

Ruth Johnson Colvin, who founded Literacy Volunteers of America, has died at 107

The founder of Literacy Volunteers of America has died

August 19, 2024
Ruth Johnson Colvin, who founded Literacy Volunteers of America, has died at 107
News|Sports

Houston's Verlander to come off injured list Wednesday against Boston for first start since June 9

Houston’s Justin Verlander is scheduled to come off the injured list and start the finale of a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday

August 19, 2024
Houston's Verlander to come off injured list Wednesday against Boston for first start since June 9
Americas|Crime|News|World

Haitian police tear-gas peaceful protesters as they demand help in stopping gangs

Police in Haiti’s capital tear-gassed hundreds of peaceful protesters in the capital, Port-au-Prince, as they called on law enforcement to help them stop the gangs that have violently seized control of their neighborhoods

August 19, 2024
Haitian police tear-gas peaceful protesters as they demand help in stopping gangs
Lifestyle|News|Sports|US|World

Judge allows transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer as lawsuit challenges new law

A federal judge has temporarily cleared the way for a transgender girl to play soccer for her high school team while she and another student challenge a New Hampshire ban

August 19, 2024
Judge allows transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer as lawsuit challenges new law
Europe|News|World

Kyiv says Russian forces pressing hard in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine's military said its troops were subjected to dozens of attacks by Russian forces on Monday around Toretsk and Pokrovsk, two settlements in eastern Ukraine where Moscow is

August 19, 2024
Kyiv says Russian forces pressing hard in eastern Ukraine
News|Sports

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and women's No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka win titles in Cincinnati

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and women’s No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka earned straight-set victories in the finals of the Cincinnati Open, the first titles at the tournament for both players

August 19, 2024
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and women's No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka win titles in Cincinnati
Environment|News|World

Argentina judge halts deforestation of Chaco forest in rare move

An Argentine federal judge on Monday ordered a three-month suspension of deforestation in northern Chaco province, a rare step to protect one of the world's

August 19, 2024
Argentina judge halts deforestation of Chaco forest in rare move
News|US

US FAA requires inspections of Boeing 787 planes following mid-air dive

The U.S.

August 19, 2024
US FAA requires inspections of Boeing 787 planes following mid-air dive
Election|News|US

Republican-controlled Georgia election board passes rule that may delay vote certification

Georgia's Republican-controlled state election board approved a new rule on Monday that voting rights advocates say could permit local election officials to delay

August 19, 2024
Republican-controlled Georgia election board passes rule that may delay vote certification
Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|News

Couple loses a couple hundred thousand dollars to fraudulent contractor

Couple loses a couple hundred thousand dollars to fraudulent contractor

August 19, 2024
Couple loses a couple hundred thousand dollars to fraudulent contractor
News|Technology|US

Biden takes inaugural flight in long-delayed new 'Marine One' helicopter

President Joe Biden on Monday took his first flight aboard the modern VH-92A helicopter that serves as Marine One after years of delays to the program to replace the aging aircraft that carry the president and vice president

August 19, 2024
Biden takes inaugural flight in long-delayed new 'Marine One' helicopter
News|Sports

Dolphins' Tagovailoa says McDaniel built him up after Flores tore him down as young NFL quarterback

Tua Tagovailoa left no doubt he likes playing for Mike McDaniel a lot more than he did Brian Flores

August 19, 2024
Dolphins' Tagovailoa says McDaniel built him up after Flores tore him down as young NFL quarterback
Business|News|US

17,000 AT&T workers in Southeast strike over contract negotiations

More than 17,000 AT&T workers in nine states across the Southeast are on strike

August 19, 2024
17,000 AT&T workers in Southeast strike over contract negotiations
News|US

Kamala Harris proposes raising corporate tax rate to 28%

U.S.

August 19, 2024
Kamala Harris proposes raising corporate tax rate to 28%
Election|News|US

Trump pledges to end pollution rule, block steel merger

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pledged on Monday to rescind a Biden administration rule limiting power plant

August 19, 2024
Trump pledges to end pollution rule, block steel merger
Election|News|US

Polling data shows Trump campaign’s difficulty in framing the conversation around Kamala Harris

Polling data shows Trump campaign’s difficulty in framing the conversation around Kamala Harris

August 19, 2024
Polling data shows Trump campaign’s difficulty in framing the conversation around Kamala Harris
Crime|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US|World

Woman sentenced to 11 years in prison after arguing she was legally allowed to kill a man because he sexually trafficked her

Woman sentenced to 11 years in prison after arguing she was legally allowed to kill a man because he sexually trafficked her

August 19, 2024
Woman sentenced to 11 years in prison after arguing she was legally allowed to kill a man because he sexually trafficked her
MidEast|News|World

White House: Officials to hold Gaza talks in Cairo this week

Senior officials will convene for Gaza ceasefire negotiations in Cairo before week's end, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday, adding

August 19, 2024
White House: Officials to hold Gaza talks in Cairo this week
Business|Economy|News|US

Kroger sues FTC, calling its in-house judges unconstitutional

Kroger sued the U.S.

August 19, 2024
Kroger sues FTC, calling its in-house judges unconstitutional
Election|News|US|World

Democrats, others seek to toss Kennedy off November ballot in Georgia and New York

Challengers seeking to throw Robert F

August 19, 2024
Democrats, others seek to toss Kennedy off November ballot in Georgia and New York
News|Sports

Jayden Daniels picked as starting QB for Washington Commanders

Jayden Daniels will be the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders

August 19, 2024
Jayden Daniels picked as starting QB for Washington Commanders
Election|News|US

GOP-controlled election board in Georgia passes rule that could further delay certification

GOP-controlled election board in Georgia passes rule that could further delay certification

August 19, 2024
GOP-controlled election board in Georgia passes rule that could further delay certification
Crime|News|US

Wisconsin woman who said she legally killed sex trafficker gets 11 years in prison

A Milwaukee woman who said she was legally allowed to a kill a man because he was sexually trafficking her has been sentenced to 11 years in prison

August 19, 2024
Wisconsin woman who said she legally killed sex trafficker gets 11 years in prison
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Science

Zoo hosts 10th birthday party for first elephant born in Arizona

Zoo hosts 10th birthday party for first elephant born in Arizona

August 19, 2024
Zoo hosts 10th birthday party for first elephant born in Arizona
Africa|Americas|Health|News|World

Congo says it will receive its first mpox vaccines next week to address new global emergency

Congo's health minister says the country will receive the first vaccine doses to address its mpox outbreak next week from the United States

August 19, 2024
Congo says it will receive its first mpox vaccines next week to address new global emergency
Africa|News|Sports

Dricus du Plessis retains UFC middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya, who touted Africa as the winner

Dricus du Plessis retains UFC middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya, who touted Africa as the winner

August 19, 2024
Dricus du Plessis retains UFC middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya, who touted Africa as the winner
Health|News

Woman who fell 40 feet from cliff returns to thank caregivers

Woman who fell 40 feet from cliff returns to thank caregivers

August 19, 2024
Woman who fell 40 feet from cliff returns to thank caregivers
Environment|Europe|News|Science|World

Global warming may be factor in deadly Italian shipwreck, climatologist says

Global warming may have contributed to the freak storm that sank a luxury British-flagged yacht off the coast of Sicily on Monday, Italian climatologist Luca Mercalli

August 19, 2024
Global warming may be factor in deadly Italian shipwreck, climatologist says
Crime|News

Truck driver killed in crash between 2 semis

Truck driver killed in crash between 2 semis

August 19, 2024
Truck driver killed in crash between 2 semis
News|US

Biden's offer of a path to US citizenship for spouses leaves some out

Registration has begun under President Joe Biden’s offer of a path to citizenship to spouses of U.S. citizens without having to first leave the country

August 19, 2024
Biden's offer of a path to US citizenship for spouses leaves some out
Europe|News|World

Zelenskiy: if Ukraine could strike deep in Russia, no need for Kursk incursion

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukrainian forces captured more than 1,250 square km (480 square miles) in a "defensive operation" in Russia's Kursk region and urged allies to allow

August 19, 2024
Zelenskiy: if Ukraine could strike deep in Russia, no need for Kursk incursion
Crime|Lifestyle|News|US

‘Bags of mail missing’: Checks stolen from post offices, manipulated and cashed for $110K

‘Bags of mail missing’: Checks stolen from post offices, manipulated and cashed for $110K

August 19, 2024
‘Bags of mail missing’: Checks stolen from post offices, manipulated and cashed for $110K
Crime|News

7-year-old child struck in head during drive-by shooting on Detroit's east side, police say

7-year-old child struck in head during drive-by shooting on Detroit's east side, police say

August 19, 2024
7-year-old child struck in head during drive-by shooting on Detroit's east side, police say
News|Sports|World

Refugee athletes deliver 'a message of perseverance' as they seek medals at Paris Paralympics

Athletes on the Refugee Paralympic Team are looking to send a message of hope as they strive for the podium at the 2024 Paralympic Games that begin in Paris next week

August 19, 2024
Refugee athletes deliver 'a message of perseverance' as they seek medals at Paris Paralympics
Lifestyle|News|Travel|US

Former flight attendant leaves Boston to start annual 9/11 remembrance journey

Former flight attendant leaves Boston to start annual 9/11 remembrance journey

August 19, 2024
Former flight attendant leaves Boston to start annual 9/11 remembrance journey
Environment|News

Massive tire fire that burned for days rekindles

Massive tire fire that burned for days rekindles

August 19, 2024
Massive tire fire that burned for days rekindles
Crime|News|US

DC councilman arrested in alleged $156,000 bribery scheme to push violence prevention contracts for kickbacks

DC councilman arrested in alleged $156,000 bribery scheme to push violence prevention contracts for kickbacks

August 19, 2024
DC councilman arrested in alleged $156,000 bribery scheme to push violence prevention contracts for kickbacks
News|Travel|US|World

Eight kayakers rescued in Vermont

Eight kayakers rescued in Vermont

August 19, 2024
Eight kayakers rescued in Vermont
Education|Lifestyle|News|Uncategorized

North metro mothers experience frantic few hours after drop-off mix-up

North metro mothers experience frantic few hours after drop-off mix-up

August 19, 2024
North metro mothers experience frantic few hours after drop-off mix-up
News|Uncategorized|World

Blinken says Netanyahu supports Gaza ceasefire bridging proposal

U.S.

August 19, 2024
Blinken says Netanyahu supports Gaza ceasefire bridging proposal
Asia|Election|News

Japan's digital minister Kono plans to run in LDP race, NTV says

Japan's digital minister Taro Kono plans to announce his candidacy on Aug. 26 for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party leadership election next month to replace Prime Minister Fumio

August 19, 2024
Japan's digital minister Kono plans to run in LDP race, NTV says
Election|News|US

Democrats approve a platform that mentions Biden's 'second term' despite his making way for Harris

Delegates at the Democratic National Convention have approved the 2024 party platform

August 19, 2024
Democrats approve a platform that mentions Biden's 'second term' despite his making way for Harris
News|Opinion|US

Gangel shares what conservative judge texted her after endorsing Harris

Retired federal appeals court Judge J. Michael Luttig, a prominent conservative legal scholar put on the bench by President George H.W. Bush, is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump, whose candidacy he describes as an existential threat to American democracy.

August 19, 2024
Gangel shares what conservative judge texted her after endorsing Harris
Election|News|Opinion|US

Exclusive: Conservative Republican endorses Harris, calls Trump a threat to democracy

Exclusive: Conservative Republican endorses Harris, calls Trump a threat to democracy

August 19, 2024
Exclusive: Conservative Republican endorses Harris, calls Trump a threat to democracy
Business|Economy|News|Opinion|US

More and more Americans are worried they will lose their job

More and more Americans are worried they will lose their job

August 19, 2024
More and more Americans are worried they will lose their job
Environment|Europe|News

Switzerland dumped munitions in its lakes. Now it’s offering $57,000 for the best ideas to get them out

Switzerland dumped munitions in its lakes. Now it’s offering $57,000 for the best ideas to get them out

August 19, 2024
Switzerland dumped munitions in its lakes. Now it’s offering $57,000 for the best ideas to get them out
Africa|Economy|Finance|News

Kenya will reintroduce some tax proposals that sparked deadly protests

Kenya’s new finance minister says some of the proposed taxes that led to weeks of deadly protests earlier this year will be reintroduced through a tax amendment bill as the country struggles to find revenue to pay off debts

August 19, 2024
Kenya will reintroduce some tax proposals that sparked deadly protests
Education|News|US

Bus vendor cancellations create chaos as school opens in St. Louis

Many St. Louis families faced a chaotic first day of school after three bus vendors pulled out at the last minute and left hundreds of parents scrambling to get their kids to classes

August 19, 2024
Bus vendor cancellations create chaos as school opens in St. Louis
Crime|News|Political|US

Manhattan DA’s office doesn’t oppose Trump’s request to delay next month’s sentencing

Manhattan DA’s office doesn’t oppose Trump’s request to delay next month’s sentencing

August 19, 2024
Manhattan DA’s office doesn’t oppose Trump’s request to delay next month’s sentencing
Business|News|US

UAW workers at Stellantis could strike over Illinois plant reopening

The United Auto Workers union said on Monday some local units representing workers at Stellantis are preparing to file grievances and could launch a nationwide strike,

August 19, 2024
UAW workers at Stellantis could strike over Illinois plant reopening
Environment|News|World

Madeira battles wildfire for fifth day

Firefighters backed by 40 vehicles and a helicopter struggled to contain a wildfire on Monday on the southern coast of Portugal's island of Madeira that has burnt through more than

August 19, 2024
Madeira battles wildfire for fifth day
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Mexico federal court employees strike over judicial changes requiring that judges stand for election

Employees at Mexico’s federal courts have gone on strike over judicial changes that would make all judges stand for election

August 19, 2024
Mexico federal court employees strike over judicial changes requiring that judges stand for election
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DC councilmember known for pushing antisemitic conspiracy theories is arrested on bribery charge

A Washington, D

August 19, 2024
DC councilmember known for pushing antisemitic conspiracy theories is arrested on bribery charge
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Harvey Weinstein will remain locked up in New York while awaiting rape retrial

Prosecutors have confirmed Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody in New York while awaiting retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan

August 19, 2024
Harvey Weinstein will remain locked up in New York while awaiting rape retrial
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Egypt, US inaugurate renovations in Historic Cairo

Egyptian officials and the U.S. ambassador inaugurated renovations of several monuments and buildings in Historic Cairo, including the Bimaristan al-Muayyad Sheikh, a hospital

August 19, 2024
Egypt, US inaugurate renovations in Historic Cairo
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Exclusive: John Kelly rejects Trump’s comments that civilian award is ‘much better’ than Medal of Honor: ‘Not even close’

Exclusive: John Kelly rejects Trump’s comments that civilian award is ‘much better’ than Medal of Honor: ‘Not even close’

August 19, 2024
Exclusive: John Kelly rejects Trump’s comments that civilian award is ‘much better’ than Medal of Honor: ‘Not even close’
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CNN Exclusive: Retired General John Kelly responds to Trump's Medal of Honor comments

Maggie Haberman joins The Lead to weigh in.

August 19, 2024
CNN Exclusive: Retired General John Kelly responds to Trump's Medal of Honor comments
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Prosecutors defer to judge on Trump bid to delay hush money sentencing

The prosecutors who secured Donald Trump's historic criminal conviction on felony charges in May on Monday did not explicitly oppose the former U.S. president's bid

August 19, 2024
Prosecutors defer to judge on Trump bid to delay hush money sentencing
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Malawi receives an insurance payout of $11.2 million for El Nino-linked drought disaster

The Malawian government has received an insurance payout of $11.2 million for an El Nino-linked drought that led to a disaster declaration in the southern African nation

August 19, 2024
Malawi receives an insurance payout of $11.2 million for El Nino-linked drought disaster
MidEast|News|US

Thousands march against Gaza war at Democratic convention

Thousands of mostly peaceful pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Chicago on the opening day of the Democratic National

August 19, 2024
Thousands march against Gaza war at Democratic convention
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Talk show icon Phil Donahue dies at 88

Talk show icon Phil Donahue dies at 88

August 19, 2024
Talk show icon Phil Donahue dies at 88
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Exonerated trader resolves lawsuit claiming Deutsche Bank 'scapegoated' him

A former Deutsche Bank trader whose conviction for rigging an interest rate benchmark was overturned has resolved a lawsuit accusing the German bank of

August 19, 2024
Exonerated trader resolves lawsuit claiming Deutsche Bank 'scapegoated' him
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Belgian coalition government talks extended until Thursday, palace says

Belgian politician Bart De Wever, appointed by King Philippe to lead coalition talks following the country's June election, has received an extension until Thursday from the king

August 19, 2024
Belgian coalition government talks extended until Thursday, palace says
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Mexican judicial workers launch strike ahead of vote to overhaul courts

A collection of unions representing Mexico's judicial workers launched an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday ahead of votes by lawmakers on

August 19, 2024
Mexican judicial workers launch strike ahead of vote to overhaul courts
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Azerbaijan raises alarm over Caspian Sea's 'catastrophic' shrinking

Azeri President Ilham Aliyev on Monday discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin his concern over what he said was the "catastrophic" shrinking of the Caspian Sea, and said that

August 19, 2024
Azerbaijan raises alarm over Caspian Sea's 'catastrophic' shrinking
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What is G7's plan for financial aid to Ukraine?

The Group of Seven (G7) rich democracies agreed in June to use proceeds from frozen Russian assets to give Ukraine $50 billion in loans, aiming to ensure Kyiv can continue its fight

August 19, 2024
What is G7's plan for financial aid to Ukraine?
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NFL preseason Week 2: Broncos rookie Bo Nix shines, Josh Dobbs leads the Niners to victory

NFL preseason Week 2: Broncos rookie Bo Nix shines, Josh Dobbs leads the Niners to victory

August 19, 2024
NFL preseason Week 2: Broncos rookie Bo Nix shines, Josh Dobbs leads the Niners to victory
Europe|News|World

Lithuania begins construction of base for German troops near Russian border

Lithuania on Monday began construction of a military base, which will accommodate up to 4,000 combat-ready German troops once completed by the end of

August 19, 2024
Lithuania begins construction of base for German troops near Russian border
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Blast at Russian petrochemical plant injures three

A blast and fire on a fuel pipeline at the Sterlitamak petrochemical plant in Russia's Bashkiria region east of Moscow injured three people, local authorities said on Monday.

August 19, 2024
Blast at Russian petrochemical plant injures three
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Phil Donahue, pioneer of the daytime talk show, dies at age 88

Phil Donahue, who changed the face of U.S. daytime television with a long-running syndicated talk show that highlighted topical and often provocative social and political issues, has died

August 19, 2024
Phil Donahue, pioneer of the daytime talk show, dies at age 88
Crime|News|World

British police criticised over child strip search failings

Police in England and Wales strip search a child every 19 hours, sometimes fail to carry out those searches correctly, and disproportionately search Black children,

August 19, 2024
British police criticised over child strip search failings
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Floods from 'training thunderstorms' lead to dramatic rescues and 2 deaths in Connecticut

Officials in Connecticut say two women died after being swept away by floodwaters brought by torrential rains that fell there and on New York's Long Island

August 19, 2024
Floods from 'training thunderstorms' lead to dramatic rescues and 2 deaths in Connecticut
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Chile's GDP down in Q2, economists see room for rate cuts

Chile's gross domestic product fell 0.6% in the second quarter of 2024 compared with the previous three-month period, data released by the country's central bank showed on Monday,

August 19, 2024
Chile's GDP down in Q2, economists see room for rate cuts
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Modi to visit Ukraine, weeks after Kyiv condemned Indian PM for hugging Putin in Moscow

Modi to visit Ukraine, weeks after Kyiv condemned Indian PM for hugging Putin in Moscow

August 19, 2024
Modi to visit Ukraine, weeks after Kyiv condemned Indian PM for hugging Putin in Moscow
Crime|News|US

Ernesto retains strength as a hurricane over the open Atlantic

Two people who drowned off South Carolina’s Hilton Head Island where rip current warnings related to Hurricane Ernesto were posted have been identified as Ohio men

August 19, 2024
Ernesto retains strength as a hurricane over the open Atlantic
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7-Eleven targeted by Circle K owner for huge convenience store tie-up

7-Eleven targeted by Circle K owner for huge convenience store tie-up

August 19, 2024
7-Eleven targeted by Circle K owner for huge convenience store tie-up
Europe|News|Technology|World

UK's Mike Lynch missing after yacht sinks off Sicily, source says

British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is missing after a luxury yacht was struck by a violent storm and sank off the Sicilian capital Palermo on Monday, a person familiar with the

August 19, 2024
UK's Mike Lynch missing after yacht sinks off Sicily, source says
Election|News|US

The Latest: Biden headlines Night 1 of the DNC

The Democratic National Convention began Monday in Chicago, with roughly 50,000 people expected to arrive in the Windy City

August 19, 2024
The Latest: Biden headlines Night 1 of the DNC
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Chechen warlord shows off gun-mounted Tesla Cybertruck

Chechen warlord shows off gun-mounted Tesla Cybertruck

August 19, 2024
Chechen warlord shows off gun-mounted Tesla Cybertruck
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Canada's Couche-Tard confirms buyout offer for Japan's Seven & i

Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard confirmed on Monday it has made an offer to buy Japan's Seven & i.

August 19, 2024
Canada's Couche-Tard confirms buyout offer for Japan's Seven & i
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GOP-led committees release Biden impeachment report without formally recommending the House move forward with impeachment

GOP-led committees release Biden impeachment report without formally recommending the House move forward with impeachment

August 19, 2024
GOP-led committees release Biden impeachment report without formally recommending the House move forward with impeachment
Crime|News|US

Disgraced former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to federal charges

Disgraced former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to federal charges

August 19, 2024
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to federal charges
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UK support for Ukraine remains unwavering, says PM Starmer's spokesperson

Britain's support for Ukraine remains unwavering, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday, in response to comments by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

August 19, 2024
UK support for Ukraine remains unwavering, says PM Starmer's spokesperson
Economy|News|US

Harris and Trump both hate inflation. Their economic proposals could cause prices to go higher

Harris and Trump both hate inflation. Their economic proposals could cause prices to go higher

August 19, 2024
Harris and Trump both hate inflation. Their economic proposals could cause prices to go higher
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One case of clade 2 mpox detected in Pakistan, new strain not detected

One case of the mpox virus has been detected in Pakistan of the clade 2 variety, the country's ministry of health said on Monday, adding that no cases of the clade 1b strain of

August 19, 2024
One case of clade 2 mpox detected in Pakistan, new strain not detected
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Gaza ceasefire talks: The main sticking points

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel stepping up diplomatic pressure in a last-ditch attempt to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage release deal.

August 19, 2024
Gaza ceasefire talks: The main sticking points
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Ukraine official says civilians have 'week or two' to evacuate key hub Pokrovsk

Civilians in Ukraine's eastern strategic logistics hub of Pokrovsk have no more than two weeks to evacuate as Russian troops press towards it, while those in nearby Myrnohrad have only a

August 19, 2024
Ukraine official says civilians have 'week or two' to evacuate key hub Pokrovsk
Asia|News|World

Heavy rains hit Pakistan's south as this monsoon's death toll rises to 209

Officials say flash floods triggered by the latest monsoon rains have swept through streets in southern Pakistan and blocked a key highway in the north

August 19, 2024
Heavy rains hit Pakistan's south as this monsoon's death toll rises to 209
Election|News|US

For Hillary Clinton’s supporters, her DNC speech is a reminder of a second chance at making history

For Hillary Clinton’s supporters, her DNC speech is a reminder of a second chance at making history

August 19, 2024
For Hillary Clinton’s supporters, her DNC speech is a reminder of a second chance at making history
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Kyiv: our Kursk attack shows Kremlin red lines are bluff

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday his country's assault on Russia's Kursk region showed that Kremlin threats of retaliation were a bluff, and he

August 19, 2024
Kyiv: our Kursk attack shows Kremlin red lines are bluff
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Fed's Kashkari says appropriate to debate Sept rate cut, WSJ reports

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said it was appropriate to discuss potentially cutting U.S. interest rates in September because of the rising possibility of a weakening labor market

August 19, 2024
Fed's Kashkari says appropriate to debate Sept rate cut, WSJ reports
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Six people missing, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, and one dead after tornado sinks luxury yacht off Sicily

Six people missing, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, and one dead after tornado sinks luxury yacht off Sicily

August 19, 2024
Six people missing, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, and one dead after tornado sinks luxury yacht off Sicily
Europe|News|World

Officials search for six missing after tornado sinks luxury sailing yacht

Italian officials are searching for the six missing passengers off the coast of Sicily who were believed to be aboard a luxury yacht that was hit by a tornado and sank. Emergency services report one dead, and 15 people rescued, including one child. The boat was anchored about half a mile from the port of Porticello on the Mediterranean island.

August 19, 2024
Officials search for six missing after tornado sinks luxury sailing yacht
Europe|News|World

Civilians flee Pokrovsk as Russia's army bears down on the key eastern Ukraine city

Civilians with small children in their arms and lugging heavy suitcases are fleeing Ukraine’s eastern city of Pokrovsk, where the Russian army is bearing down fast despite a lightning Ukrainian incursion into Russia’s Kursk region

August 19, 2024
Civilians flee Pokrovsk as Russia's army bears down on the key eastern Ukraine city
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Parties backing Indonesia's Prabowo close ranks to thwart rival's Jakarta governor bid

Parties backing President-elect Prabowo Subianto on Monday rallied behind a single candidate for governor of the capital Jakarta, effectively

August 19, 2024
Parties backing Indonesia's Prabowo close ranks to thwart rival's Jakarta governor bid
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Liquidia's inhaled drug fails to get traditional approval in US, shares fall

The U.S.

August 19, 2024
Liquidia's inhaled drug fails to get traditional approval in US, shares fall

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