By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer CANNES, France (AP) — Though protests over pension reforms have roiled France in recent months, demonstrations have been kept largely at bay at one of the country’s glitziest events, the Cannes Film Festival. On Sunday, dozens of protesters gathered in Cannes to oppose the raising of the reforms pushed
Continue ReadingBy PAUL BURTON Click here for updates on this story METHUEN, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Over the weekend in Methuen, dozens took part in placing flags on veterans’ graves throughout the city. “Nineteen different teams all go out from here and go to the different sections of the cemetery, and it all gets done simultaneously,” Methuen
Continue ReadingBy Xiaofei Xu (CNN) — Berlin police are investigating the possible poisoning of two Russian exiles who attended a conference in the German capital, a spokesperson told CNN. “A file has been opened based on the information available,” a Berlin police spokesperson told CNN. “We are aware that poisoning is a possibility, there are other
Continue ReadingBy GERALD IMRAY Associated Press A delegation of six African leaders set to hold talks with Kyiv and Moscow aim to “initiate a peace process,” but also broach the thorny issue of how a heavily-sanctioned Russia can be paid for the fertilizer exports Africa desperately needs, a key mediator who helped broker the talks said
Continue ReadingBy IBRAHIM SAMRA Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — For Canton 5-year-old Ishaan Kiran, not even his battle with tuberous sclerosis complex can stop him from learning new languages. “He speaks Gujarati. He speaks Tamil. He speaks Telugu. He goes to Telugu school. He speaks Hindu and English,” says Ishann’s
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Longtime collaborators Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese continue to create magic at the movies. Their latest project, true-crime drama “Killers of The Flower Moon” starring DiCaprio and De Niro, premiered at the swanky Cannes Film Festival on Saturday and the post-screening reception was instantly impressive with
Continue ReadingBy NAVEEN DHALIWAL, ALECIA REID Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — The body of 11-year-old Alfa Barrie, who went missing with another boy last week, was found in the Hudson River on Saturday morning. An NYPD Harbor Unit team retrieved the body at around 7 a.m. in the water near
Continue ReadingBy Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — It was almost the perfect fairytale sendoff. With Liverpool trailing 1-0 against Aston Villa, facing a defeat that would have ended all mathematical hope of finishing in the top four and qualifying for the Champions League next season, Roberto Firmino came off the bench and fired in an 89th
Continue ReadingBy JOSÉ MARTÍNEZ Click here for updates on this story HALF MOON BAY, California (KPIX) — Petra Murillo, a farmworker living in Half Moon Bay, embarked on a journey from her home in Mexico 22 years ago, in pursuit of a better life. It has not been easy. “We’ve never had a good living situation
Continue ReadingBy Allegra Goodwin, Darya Tarasova, Sugam Pokharel, Thom Poole and Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky compared the damage in Bakhmut to the destruction wrought on Hiroshima after it was hit by an atomic bomb, as he denied Russia had captured the frontline city. Zelensky – who traveled to Japan for a
Continue ReadingBy OLIVIA YOUNG Click here for updates on this story COLORADO (KCNC) — A Colorado company is helping first responders. On Saturday, for every Ziggi’s Coffee drink sold nationwide, $1 went to a Colorado nonprofit supporting first responders’ mental health. “You feel all alone,” said Adams County Fire Lt. Joe Nichol. “You’re just like, ‘what
Continue ReadingBy RICHARD RAMOS, TORI APODACA Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — A woman was shot by police officers after pointing what appeared to be a real gun at them in the midtown Sacramento area on Saturday. The Sacramento Fire Department said the woman was transported to an area trauma center. She
Continue ReadingROME (AP) — Martina Navratilova is doing “OK” after being diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer. “I’ve gone through a very difficult year but now I’m OK,” the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion and member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame said at the Italian Open on Sunday after receiving the “Racchetta d’Oro”
Continue ReadingROME (AP) — Martina Navratilova is doing “OK” after being diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer. “I’ve gone through a very difficult year but now I’m OK,” the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion and member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame said at the Italian Open on Sunday after receiving the “Racchetta d’Oro”
Continue ReadingBy ANNA MCALLISTER Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — Back-to-back shark attacks in the Florida Keys are causing serious concerns for some South Florida residents. Two men were attacked by sharks in the Florida Keys in two separate incidents. The most recent shark attack happened on Friday night around 8 p.m.
Continue ReadingPITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Brooks Koepka has returned to the top at the PGA Championship. Six weeks after letting a two-shot lead get away on the final day of the Masters, Koepka fended off challenges from Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler to win his third PGA title at sun-splashed Oak Hill. Koepka fired a 3-under
Continue ReadingBy MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NAACP over the weekend issued a travel advisory for Florida, joining two other civil rights groups in warning potential tourists that recent laws and policies championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers are “openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals.”
Continue ReadingBERGAMO, Italy (AP) — American cyclist Brandon McNulty has won the 15th stage of the Giro d’Italia for his first victory in a Grand Tour. Bruno Armirail keeps hold of the leader’s pink jersey as the race prepares for a dramatic and decisive final week. McNulty edged out Ben Healy and Marco Frigo at the
Continue ReadingBRIGHTON, England (AP) — Evan Ferguson scored two goals as Brighton beat Southampton 3-1 in the Premier League to qualify for Europe for the first time in its history. Ferguson struck in the 29th and 40th minutes to put Brighton in control against already-relegated Southampton at Amex Stadium. Mohamed Elyounoussi pulled one back for the
Continue ReadingBY CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Sébastien Haller has fired Borussia Dortmund to the top of the Bundesliga with one round remaining by scoring two goals in a 3-0 win at 10-man Augsburg. The Ivory Coast striker made the breakthrough against the home team’s stubborn defense in the 59th minute and sealed
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