Met Opera, Lincoln Center Theater commission work about detained Ukrainian children
NEW YORK (AP) — A Ukrainian composer has been commissioned to write an opera about mothers from that country going into Russia to rescue their…
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Spain’s National Court admits Spanish prosecutor’s complaint against former soccer chief Luis Rubiales
By Patrick Sung and Atika Shubert, CNN (CNN) — Spain’s National Court has admitted the complaint made against former soccer chief Luis…
Continue ReadingBosnia court confirms charges against Bosnian Serb leader Dodik for defying top international envoy
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — A court in Bosnia says it has confirmed an indictment against Bosnian Serb separatist leader Milorad Dodik on…
Continue ReadingChildren among 26 people dead in Nigeria boating accident
By Nimi Princewill, CNN Abuja, Nigeria (CNN) — At least 26 people, mostly women and children died when a boat carrying more than 100 farmers…
Continue ReadingSpectacular events are happening right above your head. Here’s why you haven’t noticed
By Vahe Peroomian For years, small groups of astronomy enthusiasts have traveled the globe chasing the rare solar eclipse. They have embarked…
Continue ReadingChile president defends democracy 50 years after coup ushered in brutal military dictatorship
By EVA VERGARA and DANIEL POLITI Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — The president of Chile issued a fervent defense of democracy on Monday,…
Continue Reading‘We knew this day would come’: One of world’s most invasive species reaches Europe
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — The red fire ant, one of the world’s most invasive species, has been found in Europe for the first time, according…
Continue ReadingTom Brady makes emotional return to New England Patriots, but Philadelphia Eagles didn’t get the memo
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Tom Brady made an emotional return to New England on Sunday as he declared himself a “Patriot for life.”…
Continue ReadingAmericans have never been wealthier
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (cnn) — Fueled by a resurgent stock market and rising home values, US household wealth hit a record $154.3 trillion…
Continue ReadingTexas AG Ken Paxton’s affair took a toll on office, a former staffer says at impeachment trial
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — One of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s former staffers says that the Republican’s…
Continue ReadingTesla shares jump after Morgan Stanley predicts Dojo supercomputer could add $500 billion in market value
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer could fuel a $500 billion jump in the electric vehicle maker’s…
Continue ReadingSenate committee recommends firing Wisconsin’s top elections official in process Democrats dispute
By HARM VENHUIZEN Associated Press/Report for America MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Senate’s elections committee has recommended firing…
Continue ReadingLa Audiencia Nacional admite la querella del fiscal español contra Luis Rubiales
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — La Audiencia Nacional de España admitió a trámite la querella presentada contra Luis Rubiales por “los…
Continue ReadingHarris, DeSantis and Giuliani are among politicians marking Sept. 11 terror attacks at ground zero
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris, Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis…
Continue ReadingIn flood-stricken central Greece, residents face acute water shortages and a public health warning
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Public health officials are warning residents of flood-stricken central Greece to avoid using floodwater for domestic chores…
Continue ReadingOn the brink of joining NATO, Sweden seeks to boost its defense spending by 28%
STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Swedish government wants to increase the country’s defense budget by 28% as it prepares to join the NATO alliance. The…
Continue ReadingNew US-backed India-Middle East trade route to challenge China’s ambitions
By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) — US President Joe Biden, along with leaders of India, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates,…
Continue ReadingBrody helps Miami International Airport passengers smile, de-stress
By Marybel Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — For many people taking a flight could be…
Continue ReadingRenowned conductor allows climate activists to address crowd at Swiss music festival
Jack Guy and Inke Kappeler, CNN (CNN) — A famed Russian conductor allowed climate protesters who disrupted a performance at a classical music…
Continue ReadingNumber of billion-dollar weather disasters in US blows through annual record with four months left in the year
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — It’s been a record-smashing year for the most expensive weather and climate disasters in the United States this year…
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