By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Scientists have taken their first glimpse of a sample collected from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu — and stumbled upon a good bit more than they expected. When they opened the canister containing the sample on September 26, the researchers discovered an abundance of dark, fine-grained material on the inside
Continue ReadingBy Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — One of the most recognizable people in the world, David Beckham has a well-trodden story: a former England soccer captain, married to a Spice Girl and now the owner of Major League Soccer club Inter Miami. “Brand Beckham” swept the world in the 1990s and 2000s, propelling David and
Continue ReadingBy SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration says it is working to fix an issue that caused an unknown number of eligible voters to be removed from the rolls. State election officials say they are collaborating with Virginia State Police to identify voters whose registration was “canceled in
Continue ReadingBy GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The 2030 men’s soccer World Cup is set to feature games in six countries on three continents in a unique format that will allow the tournament to celebrate its 100th anniversary in Uruguay. FIFA reached an agreement Wednesday between soccer’s continental leaders to accept a bid
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — MSNBC host Ali Velshi is drawing upon the personal past for an upcoming book about democracy. St. Martin’s Press announced Wednesday that “Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy” will be published May 7, 2024. Velshi will look back to the early 20th century and
Continue ReadingBy JAMEY KEATEN and RODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — A U.N.-backed probe into human rights abuses in Ethiopia is nearing its end date and no one has asked for the investigation to continue. That’s despite warnings that serious violations continue in the East African country, almost one year after a cease-fire ended a
Continue ReadingWINCHESTER, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s attorney general says an animal trainer featured in the popular Netflix series “Tiger King” has received a suspended two-year sentence after being convicted of wildlife trafficking. Attorney General Jason Miyares said Tuesday that Bhagavan “Doc” Antle is also banned from from owning and dealing in exotic wild animals in the
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN Español) –La FIFA anunció este miércoles que el Mundial 2030 se disputará en seis países de tres continentes. Uruguay, Argentina y Paraguay albergarán tres partidos y el resto del torneo se jugará en España, Portugal y Marruecos. Luego de que los dirigentes de la Conmebol anunciaran que los tres primeros partidos
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Everyone’s cell phone in the US will sound off today at around 2:20 p.m. ET with a message from the government, but there’s no need to panic. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is conducting a nationwide test that will be sent to all cell phones to
Continue ReadingBy GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A guerrilla group in Myanmar has claimed responsibility for a fatal shooting this week of a businessman accused of being an arms dealer for Myanmar’s military. It’s the latest assassination carried out by militants opposed to military rule. Witnesses say that gunmen fatally shot Nyan Lwin Aung
Continue ReadingBy SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer Far more people are in harm’s way as they move into high flood zones across the globe, adding to an increase in watery disasters from climate change, a new study said. Since 1985, the number of the world’s settlements in the riskiest flood zones has increased 122%, compared to
Continue ReadingBy Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) — A grandfather who was officiating a wedding in Nebraska is facing charges after accidentally shooting his 12-year-old grandson during the ceremony, officials said. Michael Gardner, 62, was officiating the festivities at Hillcrest Events in Denton around 5 p.m. on Saturday when he attempted to shoot a Pietta Model 1860
Continue ReadingBy Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — As the world rapidly urbanizes, the amount of building in flood-prone areas is soaring, according to new research, sparking concerns about people’s vulnerability to disasters as the climate crisis escalates. Between 1985 and 2015, the number of settlements – from small villages to mega-cities – with the highest flood
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN) — La misión lunar de China para traer de regreso las primeras muestras jamás recolectadas de la cara oculta de la Luna está programada para el próximo año, dicen los funcionarios, mientras Beijing intensifica su ambicioso plan para enviar astronautas a la Luna esta década y construir una estación internacional de investigación.
Continue ReadingWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s central bank lowered its key interest rate Wednesday, pointing to a drop in inflation despite a still-high rate of 8.2% last month. The National Bank of Poland on Wednesday cut its benchmark rate a quarter of a percentage point to 5.75%. The move slightly strengthened Polish currency, the zloty. Analysts
Continue ReadingBy Matthew Nuttle Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — The man accused of stabbing and seriously injuring three of his roommates in Hawaii Kai has now been charged for the crime. Matthew Smith, 41, of Kalama Valley was charged with one count of first-degree attempted murder and three counts of second-degree
Continue ReadingSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Philippe is drenching the U.S. and British Virgin Islands as it spins away from the northeast Caribbean on a path that would take it toward Bermuda and later New England and Atlantic Canada. The storm was located 255 miles (410 kilometers) north-northwest of St. Thomas on Wednesday.
Continue ReadingBy Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson and Melanie Zanona, CNN (CNN) — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Rep. Jim Jordan both jumped into the race Wednesday to become the next House speaker, setting up a fight to replace Kevin McCarthy after his historic ouster. House Republicans are even more bitterly divided in the aftermath of
Continue ReadingBy KEN SWEET and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Splashy advertisements featuring football star Tom Brady and comedian Larry David were among the first evidence seen by jurors Wednesday as prosecutors launched a historic fraud case against cryptocurrency maven Sam Bankman-Fried, depicting him as a villain who portrayed himself as the Robin
Continue ReadingBy Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The US will transfer thousands of seized Iranian weapons and rounds of ammunition to Ukraine, in a move that could help to alleviate some of the critical shortages facing the Ukrainian military as it awaits more money and equipment from the US and its allies, US officials said. US
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