Kenyan youth call for ‘mother of all protests’ as president swears in new cabinet
By Larry Madowo, CNN Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) — Young protesters in Kenya returned to the capital’s streets for an eighth week of demonstrations…
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Dow closes nearly 700 points higher after latest jobless data brings better news for America’s labor market
By Lucy Bayly, CNN New York (CNN) — US stocks surged Thursday after new data on the labor market suggested that the economy may not be headed…
Continue ReadingThe leader of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement reflects on a year since the Lahaina fire
Associated Press KAHULUI, Hawaii (AP) — In the year since the Lahaina fires on Maui, the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement has helped more…
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Hakimi’s stunning free kick caps off Morocco’s win
Achraf Hakimi scored a stunning free kick to give Morocco its sixth goal vs. Egypt in the bronze medal final at the 2024 Paris…
Continue ReadingDos hijos del Chapo llegaron a un acuerdo antes de que uno volara a Estados Unidos y fuera arrestado, dice secretaria de Seguridad de México
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Dos hijos del notorio capo de la droga Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán –uno detenido en Estados Unidos, el…
Continue ReadingThe Perseids are here. Here’s how to see the ‘fireballs’ of summer’s brightest meteor shower
AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Perseids are back to dazzle the sky with bursts of light and color. The annual meteor shower, active since…
Continue ReadingHomeowners race to refinance as mortgage rates retreat from 23-year highs
AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A recent pullback in mortgage rates is spurring more homeowners to refinance their home loan and lower their…
Continue ReadingPart of falling cornice kills 1 at Prague tram stop
PRAGUE (AP) — Officials say part of a cornice that fell from a building in downtown Prague hit a tram stop, killing one person. Television footage…
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Team USA’s Spencer Lee wins 57kg SF, will wrestle for gold
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA’s Spencer Lee dominates his 57kg freestyle semifinal match against Gulomjon Abdullaev of Uzbekistan, winning…
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Horacek’s performance spurs France to OT win vs. Sweden
France is moving on to the final of the women’s handball tournament after a 31-28 semifinal win over Sweden in overtime at the 2024 Paris…
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Lisa Carrington makes more history, Germany repeats in men’s K-4 500m
Lisa Carrington continued her march towards history while Germany and China brought home medals in the first medal events of canoe sprint at the 2024…
Continue ReadingFewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week, but applications remain slightly elevated
AP Business Writer The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week but remain at slightly elevated though not troubling levels.…
Continue ReadingBoeing’s new CEO visits factory that makes the 737 Max, including jet that lost door plug in flight
AP Airlines Writer A new chief executive took over at Boeing on Thursday, and he began by walking the floor of the factory near Seattle that has…
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Harmanpreet powers India to second-straight bronze
With the help of captain and tournament hero Harmanpreet Singh, India came back from a one-goal deficit to secure its second-straight bronze…
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REPEAT STILL ALIVE: Team USA into final with win over Brazil
Team USA beat Brazil in a thrilling five-set match to advance to its second straight gold medal match in women’s…
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Highlights: Nelly Korda’s birdie run halted by quad in Rd. 2
Nelly Korda was on fire and alone in second place until disaster at the par-3 16th. Hear from Korda and see what happened in Round 2 of the Olympic…
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El Khannous’ superb solo goal extends Morocco’s lead
Bilal El Khannous dribbled past a group of Egyptian players and scored from outside of the box to extend Morocco’s lead to 2-0 in the bronze medal…
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Morgane Metraux handles official scrutiny over slow play
Morgane Metraux was on the clock for most of her round and under an official’s watchful eye. The Golf Central crew weighs in on how Metraux handled…
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Canada outlasts Switzerland to reach gold medal final
Canada’s Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes continued their magical run, outlasting Switzerland’s Nina Brunner and Tanja Huberli in a…
Continue ReadingThe housing market just reached an incredible milestone
By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — The total value of the housing market now exceeds $1 trillion in eight US cities, doubling from just four…
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