CNN By Elle Reeve and Samantha Guff, CNN Christiansburg, Virginia (CNN) — Jo Anne Price wears a button that says, “You find it offensive. I find it funny. That’s why I’m happier than you.” Price is a Black woman who runs a store selling pro-Trump merchandise in Christiansburg, Virginia. She’s 72, wears black-rimmed glasses and
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Even before JD Vance got into politics, he has been clear about his concerns regarding birth rates. In a 2021 speech at the conservative nonprofit Intercollegiate Studies Institute in Virginia, Vance floated an idea to allow parents to cast ballots on behalf of their children. He now says that was a “thought experiment”
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr. says Beijing weaponizes tourism to the Pacific Island archipelago in an effort to force it to sever ties with Taiwan. Palau is reliant on tourism for 40% of its GDP. Whipps told The Associated Press that Beijing was also angered by his claims
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The so-called “Squad” — a group of progressive lawmakers in the House — is set to shrink next year after two members suffered primary defeats following an unprecedented deluge of special interest spending. The losses for Reps. Cori Bush in Missouri and Jamaal Bowman in New York dealt a blow
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As California’s attorney general, Kamala Harris successfully defended the death penalty in court, despite her past crusade against it. As a new senator, she proposed to abolish cash bail — a reversal from when she chided San Francisco judges for making it “cheaper” to commit crimes by setting bail amounts
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MIAMI (AP) — Five summers ago, Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance — then a 34-year-old memoirist and father of a 2-year-old boy — took the stage at a conservative conference and tackled an issue that would become a core part of his political brand: the United States’ declining fertility rate. “Our people
Continue ReadingJulia Hernández (CNN Español)–La Secretaría de Marina de México informó este jueves que aseguró 15 kilogramos de ketamina y casi 3 kilogramos de MDMA, drogas sintéticas, en una revisión de equipaje en el Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México. El decomiso —detalló la dependencia encargada de la seguridad y vigilancia en los puertos aéreos
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BENTIU, South Sudan (AP) — Elizabeth Nyachiew was 16 when she watched her neighbor bleed to death during childbirth. She vowed to become a midwife to spare others from the same fate in South Sudan, a country with one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates. Now 36, in her office at a
Continue ReadingA daring Ukrainian military push into Russia’s Kursk region has seen Kyiv’s forces seize scores of villages, take hundreds of prisoners and force the evacuation of tens of thousands of civilians in what has become the largest attack on the country since World War II. In more than a week of fighting, Russian troops are
Continue ReadingBy Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin made a big promise when he launched his war on Ukraine: conscripts would not be involved in combat. But as Moscow struggles to contain Ukrainian advances deeper into its territory, families of young soldiers deployed in the area are raising the alarm about their loved ones. Messages shared in
Continue ReadingJulia Hernández (CNN) — El huracán Ernesto ahora tiene vientos máximos sostenidos de 160 km/h, que es la fuerza de categoría 2, según la actualización de las 11 pm del Centro Nacional de Huracanes. La tormenta se encuentra a 650 km al suroeste de las Bermudas, moviéndose constantemente hacia el noreste a 22 km/h. El
Continue ReadingBy Kathleen Magramo, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A giant panda has given birth to twins after more than a decade of trying to mate successfully, becoming the oldest known first-time panda mother. Ying Ying delivered the cubs in the early hours of Thursday on the eve of her 19th birthday – equivalent to age 57 in human
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Parliament elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister Friday, continuing the legacy of the political dynasty that began with her father Thaksin Shinawatra, one of Thailand’s most popular but divisive political figures. Thaksin, a former Prime Minister, was ousted by a military coup in 2006, which triggered decades of deep
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Continue ReadingAssociated Press A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers the importance of reading the fine print when signing up for a streaming service or smartphone app. The lawsuit was filed by the family of a New York woman who died after eating at a restaurant
Continue ReadingAssociated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada gaming regulators have accused the Resorts World casino of turning a blind eye to illegal bookmaking. The Gaming Control Board says the casino approved millions of dollars in credits for people involved in illegal dealings without ensuring they had assets to back it up. This includes Mathew Bowyer,
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — La líder opositora venezolana María Corina Machado dijo a Fernando del Rincón, de CNN, que el régimen de Nicolás Maduro piensa que “el tiempo está a su favor”, sin advertir que “el tiempo perjudica al régimen. Piensan que el tiempo está a su favor, que el mundo va a pasar la
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This week, we are showcasing three lovely gardens in Central Oregon. We have a battle for the sunshine and the space with holly hocks vs. tomato plants. A beautiful garden named for Dan, and a warm message about a garden where love grows. Thanks for submitting your pictures so we can share them with Central
Continue ReadingAssociated Press JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan’s parliament says controversial security legislation allowing the arrest of people without warrants has become law even though the president has not signed it. The parliament spokesperson told The Associated Press on Thursday that the bill became law “automatically” in accordance with the constitution following the lapse
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden said Thursday that he and Senate colleagues are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to take further action to counter threats targeting election workers ahead of the upcoming election. “We write to express serious concern about ongoing and persistent threats against election workers and to call on the Department
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