Travel host Rick Steves says he has prostate cancer and will undergo surgery
By Taylor Romine and Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — Veteran traveler, travel TV host and guidebook author Rick Steves announced he was…
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Google agrees to first-in-the-nation deal to fund California newsrooms, but journalists are calling it a disaster
By Liam Reilly, CNN New York (CNN) — Google struck a first-in-the-nation deal with California lawmakers on Wednesday to fund newsrooms in the…
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Junior Forecaster: Barrett is well-suited to bring us the weather
This week’s Junior Forecaster, Barrett is a 10-year-old going into fourth grade at Sage Elementary in Redmond. He was rocking his suit Wednesday as a…
Continue ReadingThe Taliban says it wants people to visit Afghanistan. Here’s what it’s like
By Sahar Akbarzai, CNN (CNN) — Ben Herskowitz stood on a hill overlooking the ancient archaeological landscape of Bamiyan, nestled among the…
Continue ReadingPBS’ Judy Woodruff apologizes for an on-air remark about peace talks in Israel
Veteran PBS journalist Judy Woodruff has apologized for remarks she had made regarding former President Donald Trump and negotiations for peace…
Continue ReadingMexico convicts 11 cartel gunmen in killings of 122 bus passengers near US border over 2 years
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican prosecutors have finally won convictions against 11 drug cartel gunmen for the massacre of 122 people who were pulled…
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‘I’m happy I’m alive’: Caldera sophomore Ryder Garrett begins journey back to baseball diamond after breaking his neck
Caldera sophomore Ryder Garrett went to the coast last week when he dove into a wave and broke the C-7 vertebrae in his neck. Ryder was millimeters…
Continue ReadingDiJonai Carrington leads Connecticut Sun to win over Los Angeles Sparks at sold-out TD Garden after calling out WNBA
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — DiJonai Carrington led the way for the Connecticut Sun in its win against the Los Angeles Sparks, then called out…
Continue ReadingDiJonai Carrington leads Connecticut Sun to win over Los Angeles Sparks at sold-out TD Garden after calling out WNBA
CNN By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — DiJonai Carrington led the way for the Connecticut Sun in its win against the Los Angeles Sparks, then called…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from the third night of the Democratic National Convention
CNN By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Democrats are betting that within the American electorate is a deep desire to leave behind the bitterness of a…
Continue ReadingWalz’s night, Bill Clinton’s dig at Trump, influencers flexing clout. DNC Day 3 takeaways
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention’s third night showcased a familiar former president in Bill Clinton and…
Continue ReadingParents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages’ release during Democratic convention
Associated Press The parents of a 23-year-old American taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel gave a moving speech Wednesday at…
Continue ReadingOutcome of Connecticut legislative primary race flip-flops amid miscount, missing ballots
HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut candidate for an open state legislative seat thought she had lost last week’s Democratic primary, only to be…
Continue ReadingWoman arrested for alleged 2013 deadly silicone butt injections
By Tori Apodaca Click here for updates on this story CITRUS HEIGHTS, California (KOVR) — A suspect who was previously…
Continue ReadingWoman arrested for alleged 2013 deadly silicone butt injections
KOVR By Tori Apodaca Click here for updates on this story CITRUS HEIGHTS, California (KOVR) — A suspect who was…
Continue ReadingJapanese town quietly removes its Mount Fuji-blocking barrier
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — A small town in Japan that received international attention for its controversial decision to block views of Mount…
Continue ReadingNursing aides accused of dragging elderly man at assisted living facility
By Mamie Bah Click here for updates on this story VALENCIA, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Two nursing aides are accused of…
Continue ReadingNursing aides accused of dragging elderly man at assisted living facility
KDKA By Mamie Bah Click here for updates on this story VALENCIA, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Two nursing aides are accused of…
Continue ReadingCalifornia announces new deal with tech to fund journalism, AI research
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will be the first U.S. state to direct millions of dollars from taxpayer money and tech…
Continue ReadingGuatemalan police arrest 7 accused of trafficking the 53 migrants who asphyxiated in Texas in 2022
Associated Press GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemalan police on Wednesday arrested seven Guatemalans accused of having smuggled 53 migrants from Mexico…
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