The evergreen tree that outlasted the dinosaurs is now endangered
By Katie Hunt, CNN The ancient monkey puzzle tree has distinctive spiny leaves and intricate scaly branches. Its unusual features, scientists…
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EU to host Serbia-Kosovo talks in Brussels amid tensions
By DUSAN STOJANOVIC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Wartime rivals Serbia and Kosovo will hold high-level crisis talks which the European…
Continue ReadingEU to host Serbia-Kosovo talks in Brussels amid tensions
By DUSAN STOJANOVIC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Wartime rivals Serbia and Kosovo will hold high-level crisis talks which the European…
Continue ReadingMeasles outbreak in Zimbabwe kills 157 unvaccinated children
By FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Officials in Zimbabwe say a  measles outbreak has killed 157 children, most of whom were…
Continue ReadingAfrican soccer players denied British entry to play West Ham
LONDON (AP) — Two African players with Danish soccer club Viborg have been unable to enter Britain to face English team West Ham in a Europa…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 17: Primaries, Covid, Hearing aids, Water cuts, Ukraine
CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN High inflation and rising interest rates are fueling fears that a recession could be around the corner. But Warren…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 17: Primaries, Covid, Hearing aids, Water cuts, Ukraine
CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN High inflation and rising interest rates are fueling fears that a recession could be around the corner. But Warren…
Continue ReadingMissing India soldier’s body found on glacier after 38 years
LEH, India (AP) — The remains of an Indian army soldier have been found more than 38 years after he went missing on a glacier at the highest point…
Continue ReadingNew York City reports 2 human cases of the West Nile virus as the city sees record number of infected mosquitoes
By Chris Boyette, CNN Two human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New York as the virus has been detected in a record number of…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 17: Primaries, Covid, Hearing aids, Water cuts, Ukraine
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN High inflation and rising interest rates are fueling fears that a recession could be around the corner. But Warren Buffett…
Continue ReadingPakistani doctor pleads guilty to terror charge in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Pakistani doctor and former Mayo Clinic research coordinator has pleaded guilty to a terrorism charge, more than two years…
Continue ReadingLittle Leaguer injured after falling off bunk bed is expected to make a full recovery, doctor says
CNN, KSTU By Amir Vera, Jason Carroll, Carolyn Sung and Matt Foster, CNN Easton “Tank” Oliverson is expected to make a full recovery…
Continue ReadingAre monkeypox vaccines getting to people most at risk? It’s hard to tell, but early data isn’t promising
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN About three months into the ongoing monkeypox outbreak in the US, there are more than 12,000 cases and counting. But…
Continue ReadingSpain: 10 injured while leaving stopped train near wildfire
MADRID (AP) — Authorities in Spain say an approaching wildfire caused a train driver to stop and prepare to change directions, and several…
Continue ReadingTarget takes a hit after heavy discounts to clear inventory
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Target has reported solid sales for the fiscal second quarter but its profits plunged…
Continue ReadingNBA won’t play games on November 8 to encourage fans to vote in the midterm elections
By Ben Church, CNN The NBA will not play games on November 8 in the US this year in order to encourage fans to vote in the midterm elections. All 30…
Continue ReadingLook of the Week: Rihanna’s giant boots were made for stomping
Megan C. Hills, CNN This week, Rihanna reminded fans of her boundary-pushing style. The multi-talented star, who has only been spotted in public a…
Continue ReadingAustralian rugby league player banned for placing ‘a hand between the buttocks’ of an opponent
By George Ramsay, CNN Australian rugby league player Corey Norman has been given an eight-game suspension and fined £500 (about $605) for…
Continue ReadingDubai sees air travel surge, expects FIFA World Cup boost
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The chief executive of Dubai International Airport says the hub saw a surge in…
Continue ReadingDubai sees air travel surge, expects FIFA World Cup boost
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The chief executive of Dubai International Airport says the hub saw a surge in…
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