Prisoner Swap Latest: Freed Americans return to US soil and emotional welcome
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Russia completed a 24-person prisoner swap on Thursday, the largest in post-Soviet history, with Moscow…
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Russia releases US journalist and other Americans and dissidents in massive 24-person prisoner swap
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Russia have made their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history. Moscow on Thursday…
Continue ReadingNY appeals court rejects Trump’s latest appeal of gag order in hush money case
By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — A New York appeals court has rejected Donald Trump’s attempt to lift a gag order that continues to restrict…
Continue ReadingDow closes nearly 500 points lower as investors fear the US economy is faltering
By Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — Stocks tumbled Thursday after fresh data stoked fears that the US economy is weakening as interest rates…
Continue ReadingWho was freed in major prisoner swap between Russia and the West?
By Ivana Kottasová and Anna Chernova CNN (CNN) — American journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan were among the 24…
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Kate Douglass delivers gold for U.S. in 200m breaststroke
Team USA’s Kate Douglass earned her first career Olympic gold medal with a dynamite performance in the women’s 200m breaststroke at the Paris…
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Brazil coasts past Italy and into the Round of 16
Top-ranked Brazil coasted by Italy to wrap up Pool A play, with Ana Patricia and Duda beating Italy’s Valentina Gottardi and Marta Menegatti at…
Continue ReadingHamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran by bomb planted months before blast, source says
By Jeremy Diamond and Rob Picheta, CNN Haifa, Israel (CNN) — Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran on Wednesday…
Continue ReadingDon Lemon sues Elon Musk and X over scrapped talk show
By Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — Don Lemon on Thursday filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and X after the erratic billionaire canceled a…
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USA’s Zhang bows out of badminton Round of 16
Beiwen Zhang was the last American standings in the Paris 2024 badminton tournament, but lost in the round of 16 to Spain’s Carolina…
Continue ReadingWhat your teen actually wants you to do when they are upset
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Maybe a hug from a parent no longer solves problems for a teen as it did in their childhood. But when it…
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BMX racing preview, Aug. 1: France looks to sweep, Willoughby seeks medal
BMX racing begins competition at the 2024 Paris Games. The French look to sweep the men’s competition while American Alise WIlloughby looks to medal…
Continue Reading BMX racing preview, Aug. 1: France looks to sweep, Willoughby seeks medal
BMX racing begins competition at the 2024 Paris Games. The French look to sweep the men’s competition while American Alise WIlloughby looks to medal…
Continue ReadingQuién es Paul Whelan, el ex infante de Marina detenido por cinco años en Rusia y liberado en un intercambio de prisioneros
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — Tras cinco años encarcelado en Rusia, el ex infante de Marina Paul Whelan fue liberado este jueves en un…
Continue ReadingInmate sentenced to more than 4 years in prison killing of Boston gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger
Associated Press CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — An inmate was sentenced to more than four years Thursday for his role in the 2018 fatal bludgeoning of…
Continue ReadingAppeals court upholds Donald Trump’s gag order as he again presses judge to exit hush money case
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court has denied Donald Trump’s bid to end a gag order in his hush money criminal case. The…
Continue ReadingWarrant issued for ‘Power Rangers’ actor accused of assaulting a man in Idaho over a parking spot, police say
By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — An actor who played the Green Samurai Ranger in “Power Rangers” shows and movies has been accused of…
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Hungary’s Hubert Kos battles back for 200m backstroke gold
Hubert Kos, another pupil of legendary American coach Bob Bowman, delivered gold for Hungary in comeback fashion in the men’s 200m backstroke…
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Denmark survives Germany test in thrilling 28-27 win
Denmark did just enough to escape with a 28-27 win over Germany in a women’s handball group stage match at the 2024 Paris…
Continue ReadingTrump’s net worth has plunged $900 million since Harris entered the race for the White House
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump’s social media fortune is shrinking. The value of Trump’s stake in the…
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