The ancient monastery hanging from the side of a cliff
By Joe Yogerst, CNN (CNN) — If its ancient walls could talk, Sümela Monastery in eastern Turkey would have quite a few stories to tell. Since…
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China’s economy softens in August as Beijing continues to grapple with lagging demand
BEIJING (AP) — China’s economy softened in August, extending a slowdown in industrial activity and real estate prices as Beijing faces pressure…
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Remains of WWII Army Private William Calkins returned and laid to rest in Hillsboro memorial service, 82 years later
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KTVZ) — The remains of U.S. Army Private William E. Calkins were laid to rest at Fir Lawn Memorial Park in Hillsboro on Friday…
Continue ReadingOrlando remains undefeated this season after 0-0 draw with Kansas City
The Orlando Pride remained undefeated this season with a scoreless draw against the Kansas City Current on Friday night in the National Women’s…
Continue ReadingWomen in Iran are going without hijabs as the 2nd anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death approaches
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — On the streets of Iranian cities, it’s becoming more common to see a woman passing by…
Continue ReadingEl papa Francisco critica a Trump y Harris y dice que los votantes deben elegir entre “el mal menor”
Julia Hernández (CNN) –El papa Francisco describió este viernes la elección que los votantes estadounidenses deben hacer en las elecciones…
Continue ReadingPrince Harry’s 40th birthday marks the moment the royal scamp moves to middle age
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry was always something different. From the moment he first appeared in public, snuggled in Princess…
Continue ReadingOregon DMV mistakenly registered more than 300 non-citizens to vote since 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials acknowledged Friday that the state mistakenly registered more than 300 non-citizens as voters since 2021 in…
Continue ReadingOregon DMV mistakenly registered more than 300 non-citizens to vote since 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials acknowledged Friday that the state mistakenly registered more than 300 non-citizens as voters since 2021 in…
Continue ReadingIn Belarus, the native language is vanishing as Russian takes prominence
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarusians are experiencing a new wave of Russification as Moscow expands its economic, political and…
Continue ReadingGoing once, going twice: Google’s millisecond ad auctions are the focus of monopoly claim
AP Business Writer ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — It happens in milliseconds, ideally, as you browse the web. Networks of computers and software analyze…
Continue ReadingClock is ticking for local governments to use billions of dollars of federal pandemic aid
Associated Press From the looks of it, the Phoenix suburb of Gilbert hasn’t done too much with the $24 million it received in federal pandemic aid.…
Continue ReadingEmbattled Democratic senators steer clear of Kamala Harris buzz but hope it helps
Associated Press BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Montana U.S. Sen. Jon Tester has made protecting reproductive freedom for women central to his campaign to…
Continue ReadingHawaii wildfire victims made it just blocks before becoming trapped by flames, report says
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — The wind pushed flames from house to house as a group of neighbors tried to escape their blazing subdivision,…
Continue ReadingFunerals held for teen boy and math teacher killed in Georgia high school shooting
JEFFERSON, Ga. (AP) — Funeral services for a teenage boy remembered for his endearing smile and a math teacher known for her dedication to students…
Continue ReadingResidents of Mexico City suburb are anxious after living over a month in black sewage water
Associated Press CHALCO, Mexico (AP) — As 56-year-old Juana Salazar Segundo walked through her home in Chalco, a low-income suburb southeast of…
Continue ReadingDogs bring loads of joy but also perils on a leash
AP Lifestyles Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The cuddles. The loyalty. The worshipful eyes. There’s a lot of joy in having a dog, not the least of…
Continue ReadingArizona’s 1864 abortion ban is officially off the books
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s Civil War-era ban on nearly all abortions is officially repealed. Saturday marks the day a repeal…
Continue ReadingClimate protesters are taking action against Big Oil. UK courts are handing them prison terms akin to rapists and thieves
By Kara Fox, CNN London (CNN) — As right-wing rioters attacked communities with racist violence across parts of the UK last month, 22-year-old…
Continue ReadingIndiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA single-season assists record in loss to Las Vegas Aces
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Caitlin Clark added another milestone to her historic rookie campaign, breaking the WNBA single-season…
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