Germany’s shifting political landscape put to the test in key state votes
By Sophie Tanno and Nadine Schmidt, CNN (CNN) — The German states of Bavaria and Hesse vote in regional elections on Sunday, in what is widely…
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These women say their babies were stillborn. Courts convicted them of homicide in a country with harsh abortion laws
By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — A sign greets visitors arriving at a sun-filled two-story house in El Salvador’s capital. “You must…
Continue ReadingShe went on a bachelorette party abroad and met her future husband
By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — The last place Madeline Robson expected to meet her future husband was her friend’s bachelorette party.…
Continue ReadingEl alcalde de Nueva York, Eric Adams, dijo que visitó el tapón del Darién este sábado y pide una “respuesta uniforme” a la “crisis global”
Gonzalo Jimenez (CNN) — El alcalde de la ciudad de Nueva York, Eric Adams, dijo este sábado que visitó el tapón del Darién, la traicionera…
Continue ReadingPowerball: el premio mayor sube a US$ 1.550 millones y estos son los números ganadores del 7 de octubre
Gonzalo Jimenez (CNN) — El ya histórico premio mayor de Powerball subió a un estimado de US$ 1.550 millones después de que no hubo un gran…
Continue ReadingGerman conservative opposition wins 2 state elections, with far-right making gains
By GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s center-right opposition won two state elections on Sunday at the halfway mark of…
Continue ReadingHow to see the Draconid meteor shower
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Look up for the Draconid meteor shower this weekend, expected to peak October 8. Unlike many meteor showers,…
Continue ReadingFestivalgoers, children, soldiers: What we know about the people captured by Hamas
CNN By Hadas Gold, Abeer Salman, Kareem Khadder, Paul P. Murphy, Allegra Goodwin, Benjamin Brown and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Dozens of people…
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Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center holds ‘Great Catsby’ fundraiser to celebrate the Roaring ’20s
 At Gompers Distillery in Redmond, there was an inaugural fundraiser Saturday called the “Great Catsby” for the BrightSide Animal Center. You…
Continue ReadingHezbollah bombards Israeli positions in disputed area along border with Syria’s Golan Heights
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group has fired dozens of rockets and shells at three Israeli positions in a disputed area along the…
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D.J. Uiagalelei throws 5 TD passes to lead No. 15 Oregon State to a 52-40 win over California
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — D.J. Uiagalelei threw three of his five touchdown passes to Jack Velling and No. 15 Oregon…
Continue ReadingIsrael formally declares war against Hamas as it battles to push militants off its soil
By Hadas Gold, Shirin Faqiri, Helen Regan, Jessie Yeung and Caitlin Hu, CNN Jerusalem and Gaza (CNN) — Israel has formally declared war on…
Continue ReadingNo jackpot winner in Saturday’s Powerball drawing, historic prize has now grown to an estimated $1.55 billion
By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — The already historic Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.55 billion after there was no big winner in Saturday…
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Israel declares war, bombards Gaza and battles to dislodge Hamas fighters after surprise attack
By TIA GOLDENBERG and WAFAA SHURAFA Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli government formally declared war and gave the green light…
Continue ReadingA workforce crisis is damaging families’ access to therapies for babies with developmental delays
By CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press/Report for America CHICAGO (AP) — Alexander watches Paw Patrol with fervor, bowls his baby brother over with hugs…
Continue ReadingAn app shows how ancient Greek sites looked thousands of years ago. It’s a glimpse of future tech
By DEREK GATOPOULOS and THEODORA TONGAS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Tourists at the Acropolis this holiday season can witness the…
Continue ReadingTourism resumes in West Maui near Lahaina as hotels and timeshare properties welcome visitors
By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — The area around the Maui town largely destroyed by wildfire two months ago began welcoming back…
Continue ReadingA Ugandan business turns banana fiber into sustainable handicrafts
By PATRICK ONEN and RODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press MUKONO, Uganda (AP) — A decapitated banana plant is almost useless, an inconvenience to the…
Continue ReadingHamas attack on Israel thrusts Biden into Mideast crisis and has him fending off GOP criticism
By MATTHEW LEE and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has been thrust into a Middle East crisis that risks…
Continue ReadingAfter years in opposition, Britain’s Labour Party senses it’s on the verge of regaining power
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Members of Britain’s opposition Labour Party gather in Liverpool on Sunday for their annual…
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