What to watch for at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago
By Gregory Krieg and Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Democrats are primed to celebrate their Kamala Harris-inspired renaissance in Chicago this…
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Search continues for British tech magnate and 5 others after luxury superyacht sinks off Sicily
Associated Press PORTICELLO, Sicily (AP) — British tech magnate Mike Lynch and several other people are missing after their luxury superyacht sank…
Continue ReadingBlinken says Israel has agreed to US proposal to close remaining gaps on ceasefire deal and calls on Hamas to do the same
By Jennifer Hansler, Alex Marquardt and Michael Conte, CNN Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that…
Continue ReadingMultiple suspects open fire in Baltimore mass shooting, leaving 1 dead and 7 injured
By Elizabeth Wolfe and Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — A gathering in east Baltimore burst into chaos Sunday night as multiple shooters opened fire,…
Continue ReadingThe mission to clean up one of Central America’s most polluted rivers
Story by Katie Guenthner; video by John Lewis, CNN (CNN) — At the mouth of the Motagua, Guatemala’s longest river, 40 million pounds (18…
Continue ReadingFormer Saudi official alleges Prince Mohammed forged king’s signature on Yemen war decree
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A former Saudi official has alleged that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman…
Continue ReadingIndian doctors demand tougher laws after a colleague was raped and killed at a hospital
NEW DELHI (AP) — Hundreds of doctors protested near India’s Health Ministry on Monday to demand stringent laws to protect health care workers…
Continue ReadingJapanese shrine that honors war dead, including convicted war criminals, is vandalized again
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japan’s war dead, including convicted World War II war criminals, has…
Continue ReadingBlinken destaca el “momento decisivo” para el alto el fuego y el acuerdo sobre los rehenes en su reunión con el presidente de Israel
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — El impulso para finalizar un alto el fuego y un acuerdo sobre rehenes en Gaza ha llegado a un “momento decisivo”,…
Continue ReadingAces coach Becky Hammon again disputes Dearica Hamby’s claims of mistreatment during pregnancy
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon again disputed former Aces player Dearica Hamby’s claim the Aces mistreated her and traded her…
Continue ReadingLuna azul de agosto: qué es, por qué es única, cuándo y cómo ver la superluna
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Agosto sigue siendo un mes apasionante para los observadores del cielo. Poco después del pico de la lluvia de meteoros…
Continue ReadingBlinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same
AP Diplomatic Writer TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge…
Continue ReadingSome protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Democratic National Convention on its…
Continue ReadingWhen and how to see the rare super blue moon
By Riane Lumer, CNN (CNN) — August continues to be an exciting month for sky-gazers. Closely following the peak of the Perseid meteor shower…
Continue ReadingUn antiguo portaaviones soviético que funciona como atracción turística arde en una laguna en China
Sofía Barruti (CNN) –Un antiguo portaaviones soviético se incendió en un canal de agua cerca de Shanghai durante el fin de semana, el…
Continue ReadingOld aircraft carrier, once part of mighty Soviet fleet, burns in Chinese lagoon
By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — A former Soviet aircraft carrier burned in a waterway near Shanghai over the weekend, the latest setback for the…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street climbs to push its winning streak to 8 days, longest of the year
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed Monday as Wall Street pulls closer to its record heights following its roller coaster of a…
Continue Reading‘Oregon Rebate’: Measure 118, to provide $1,600 to every Oregonian, makes Nov. ballot, draws business, political foes
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — A controversial measure that would put more money in the pockets of Oregonians will be on the ballot in November,…
Continue ReadingToo many people, not enough management: A look at the chaos of ‘overtourism’ in the summer of 2024
Associated Press SINTRA, Portugal (AP) — The doorbell to Martinho de Almada Pimentel’s house is hard to find, and he likes it that way. It’s a…
Continue ReadingToo many people, not enough management: A look at the chaos of ‘overtourism’ in the summer of 2024
Associated Press SINTRA, Portugal (AP) — The doorbell to Martinho de Almada Pimentel’s house is hard to find, and he likes it that way. It’s a…
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