Sofía Barruti (CNN) — A menos de un mes de las elecciones presidenciales, “Saturday Night Live” enfrenta a demócratas contra republicanos en un sketch de “Family Feud” en su último episodio. Decididamente más dócil que algunos de sus sketches y chistes de temática política de las últimas semanas, el programa de juegos proporcionó una excelente
Continue ReadingBy Jackie Wattles and Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — SpaceX successfully launched the latest test flight of Starship Sunday morning, the most powerful rocket system ever constructed, which could one day be used to carry humans to the moon and Mars. Liftoff of the Super Heavy rocket booster, topped with the uncrewed Starship spacecraft, occurred at
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — Un hombre murió y otras nueve personas resultaron heridas en un tiroteo este sábado cerca de la Universidad Estatal de Tennessee mientras la escuela de Nashville celebraba su regreso a casa, y los investigadores creen que al menos uno de los heridos participó en el tiroteo, dijeron las autoridades. Al menos
Continue ReadingBy Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — When Israeli airstrikes began raining down on southern Lebanon, Kamel Ahmad Jawad’s first instinct wasn’t to seek safety or return to the US. Instead, he volunteered at a hospital to help those who couldn’t run – even if they wanted to. On October 1, Jawad, a 56-year-old American citizen,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SHAWNEE, Kan. (AP) — After introducing herself at their front doors, Vanessa Vaughn West began her pitch to voters with a question: What issues are important to you? She heard frustration about rising local property taxes, a desire for smaller government and questions about affordable housing. West is a Democrat making her second
Continue ReadingBy Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — With less than a month to go until the presidential election, “Saturday Night Live” pit Democrats against Republicans in a “Family Feud” sketch on its latest episode. Decidedly tamer than some of its politically themed sketches and jokes in recent weeks, the game show setup provided a fine platform
Continue ReadingBy Ashley R. Williams, Brian Abel, Amanda Musa and Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Surrounded by the damage left behind by hurricanes Helene and Milton, people across Florida are facing the daunting task of cleaning up, but many lack the electricity and fuel to do it. Hampered by roads blocked by fallen trees and flooding,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DAMASAK, Nigeria (AP) — When Boko Haram launched an insurgency in northeastern Nigeria in 2010, Abdulhameed Salisu packed his bag and fled from his hometown of Damasak in the country’s battered Borno state. The 45-year-old father of seven came back with his family early last year. They are among thousands of Nigerians taken
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BAKERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Helene downed power lines and washed out roads all over North Carolina’s mountains, the constant din of a gas-powered generator is getting to be too much for Bobby Renfro. It’s difficult to hear the nurses, neighbors and volunteers flowing through the community resource hub
Continue ReadingAssociated Press VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuanians voted Sunday in the first round of parliamentary elections that could lead to the center-right governing coalition being replaced by the opposition Social Democrats and smaller center-left parties. Despite economic successes, strict COVID-19 measures and an influx of migrants have cast shadows over conservative Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė’s
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HAVANA (AP) — Balto, Pepa and Mami were among the lucky ones. After being abandoned by their owners who left Cuba — or simply couldn’t care for them anymore — the dogs were rescued by animal rights activists on the island, who fed them, sterilized them and found them a new home. Many
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RENO, Nev. (AP) — Savion Red ran for four touchdowns Saturday night, Kitan Crawford returned an interception 57 yards for a touchdown and quarterback Brendon Lewis ran for a 67-yard TD as part of a wild fourth quarter and Nevada held on to beat Oregon State 42-37. Lewis was 5-of-12 passing for 51 yards but
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — When ankle-deep floodwaters from Hurricane Helene bubbled up through the floors of their home, Kat Robinson-Malone and her husband sent a late-night text message to their neighbors two doors down: “Hey, we’re coming.” The couple waded through the flooded street to the elevated front porch of Chris and Kara
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Ferris, Manu Raju and Michelle Shen, CNN Washington (CNN) — Republicans in the nation’s toughest House districts are making a major pivot on abortion with a surprising result — they’re starting to sound like Democrats. GOP candidates in suburbs of places like Tucson, Des Moines and Syracuse are going public with vows never
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AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon coach Dan Lanning saw it in quarterback Dillon Gabriel’s eyes — he was ready to meet the moment. Gabriel threw two touchdown passes and ran for another late score, helping third-ranked Oregon outlast No. 2 Ohio State 32-31 on Saturday night. Gabriel, who transferred to Oregon (6-0,
Continue ReadingBy Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — A man was killed and nine other people were injured in a shooting Saturday in North Nashville near Tennessee State University and investigators believe at least one of the injured participated in the gunfire, officials said. The shooting happened around 5 p.m., Nashville police and fire officials said at
Continue ReadingAndrea Saint Martin (CNN) — Once miembros de una familia Amish, incluido un bebé de 1 año, fueron hospitalizados en Pensilvania el viernes por la noche después de ingerir hongos silvestres “tóxicos”, informaron las autoridades locales. Un miembro de la familia en el municipio de Peach Bottom, en el sureste de Pensilvania, dijo a las
Continue ReadingPOCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Dante Chachere accounted for six touchdowns and more than 400 yards of offense to lead Portland State to its first victory of the season in a 42-38 win over Idaho State on Saturday night. Portland State (1-5, 1-2 Big Sky Conference) capped the scoring with Chachere’s 21-yard touchdown pass to Eric
Continue ReadingNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police say gunfire broke out among a crowd near Tennessee State University’s homecoming celebrations. They say one person was killed and nine others were injured. A disturbance in a crowd escalated to the shooting Saturday afternoon near the campus. Metro Nashville Police Commander Anthony McClain said the gunfire didn’t appear to
Continue ReadingEUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon receiver Traeshon Holden was ejected from Saturday night’s game against Ohio State for unsportsmanlike conduct after he spit on a Buckeyes player, the second spitting incident of the day in college football and third of the season. The third-ranked Ducks were driving in the second quarter when Holden was forced
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