October 2024

Harris distances herself from Biden’s ‘garbage’ comment as Democrats are privately exasperated by the president

October 30, 2024 8:02 am CNN Newsource

CNN By MJ Lee and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN Washington (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday distanced herself from President Joe Biden’s comments that seemingly referred to Donald Trump’s supporters as “garbage,” setting off a political firestorm a week before Election Day. Harris told reporters that she “strongly” disagrees with criticizing people based on

Halloween comet’s final moments captured by SOHO spacecraft

October 30, 2024 7:53 am CNN Newsource

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — A comet nicknamed the “Halloween comet” disintegrated on Monday during its closest approach of the sun, and the European Space Agency and NASA’s Solar and Heliospheric Observatory mission captured footage of its final moments. Astronomers first discovered Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) on September 27 via an Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert

It’s spooky season. Here are some scary stories from around the world you probably haven’t heard

October 30, 2024 7:52 am The Associated Press

Associated Press Some are well-worn warnings as familiar as the changing of seasons. Others are slow burns that end with a bang. Still others are just plain eerie. Stories of spiritual entities, paranormal activity and creepy cryptids are passed through generations the world over, becoming local legends that only sometimes reach across borders and cultures.

Harris distances herself from Biden’s ‘garbage’ comment as Democrats are privately exasperated by the president

October 30, 2024 7:51 am CNN Newsource

By MJ Lee and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN Washington (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday distanced herself from President Joe Biden’s comments that seemingly referred to Donald Trump’s supporters as “garbage,” setting off a political firestorm a week before Election Day. Harris told reporters that she “strongly” disagrees with criticizing people based on who

For ‘A Real Pain,’ Jesse Eisenberg learned to embrace the chaos of Kieran Culkin. Magic ensued

October 30, 2024 7:51 am The Associated Press

AP Film Writer Jesse Eisenberg co-stars with Kieran Culkin in the new film “A Real Pain,” which opens in theaters Friday. The story is a personal one for Eisenberg, who wrote and directed this story about two mismatched cousins on a Holocaust tour in Poland. The film was rapturously received at the Sundance Film Festival

Los Angeles Dodgers win 8th World Series title after defeating New York Yankees in wild Game 5

October 30, 2024 7:50 am CNN Newsource

By Wayne Sterling, Omar Jimenez and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Dodgers won their eighth World Series title in franchise history and first since 2020 on Wednesday night, coming back from a five-run deficit to complete a Hollywood ending to their season. Los Angeles rallied back from an early hole to beat

Rising teen alpine skiing star Matilde Lorenzi dies in training accident

October 30, 2024 7:45 am CNN Newsource

By Amy Woodyatt and Sharon Braithwaite, CNN (CNN) — Italian alpine skier Matilde Lorenzi died aged 19 from injuries suffered in a training accident, the Italian Ministry of Defense confirmed Tuesday. The rising skiing star suffered a serious crash during a training session on the Grawand G1 slope in Val Senales, South Tyrol, Italy, according

3 Pakistani soldiers and 8 militants killed during a raid on insurgents’ hideout

October 30, 2024 7:43 am The Associated Press

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani authorities say three soldiers and eight militants were killed after security forces backed by military helicopters raided a hideout in a former stronghold of insurgents in a restive province bordering Afghanistan. Police said Wednesday a local militant commander is believed to be among those killed in the operation in Bannu,

Poland’s commission looking into Russian influences finds ex-defense minister at fault

October 30, 2024 7:43 am The Associated Press

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The head of a commission investigating Russian and Belarusian influences in Poland says it will refer to prosecutors a former defense minister whose decisions it said impaired Poland’s defenses ahead of Russia’s war on Ukraine. The commission was launched in May by the pro-European Union government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Hezbollah chief says group will hold out in its war with Israel for ‘suitable’ cease-fire terms

October 30, 2024 7:41 am The Associated Press

Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah’s newly named leader Naim Kassem has said in his first public comments that the militant group will keep fighting in its ongoing war with Israel until it is offered cease-fire terms it deems acceptable. “If the Israelis decide to stop the aggression, we say that we accept, but according

Winter depression is real and there are many ways to fight back

October 30, 2024 7:23 am The Associated Press

AP Medical Writer As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and brains. “It’s a feeling of panic, fear, anxiety and dread all in one,” said Germaine Pataki, 63, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She’s among the millions of people estimated to have seasonal affective disorder,

911 call of woman ordering pizza helps Volusia County deputies save her life

October 30, 2024 7:19 am CNN Newsource

By Chantal Cook, Lynn Martinez Click here for updates on this story DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (WSVN) — A woman being held hostage made a clever call to 911 that ultimately saved her life. When people have an emergency, three numbers are commonly dialed. But the way a victim uses the emergency line is anything but

Police believe University of Bridgeport shooting stemmed from fight

October 30, 2024 7:17 am The Associated Press

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A gunman opened fire in the dining hall of the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, injuring a person and prompting a campus lockdown as police searched for the suspect. Authorities say the shooting was reported shortly after 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and involved two young men who appeared to get into a

Supreme Court’s conservative justices leave in place Virginia’s purge of voter registrations

October 30, 2024 7:16 am The Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Wednesday left in place Virginia’s purge of voter registrations that the state says is aimed at stopping people who are not U.S. citizens from voting. One Virginian, whose registration was canceled despite living in the state her entire life, called the purge “a very

Box of ballots found on street near Miami-Dade government building; elections worker fired after failing to lock back of truck

October 30, 2024 7:15 am CNN Newsource

By Robbin Simmons, Jordan Segundo, Patrick Chalvire, Kevin Boulandier Click here for updates on this story CUTLER BAY, Florida (WSVN) — A box of ballots was found Monday evening in Cutler Bay, just feet away from the South Dade Government Center, according to a video posted on social media. In the video, a man says

‘I’m bit I need to get to shore’: Florida surfer survives two shark bites over a decade apart

October 30, 2024 7:11 am CNN Newsource

By Rachael Perry Click here for updates on this story STUART, Florida (WPBF) — A man in Stuart is recovering after being bitten by a shark Friday afternoon while surfing. WPBF 25 News sat down with Cole Taschman just hours after he was released from the hospital. Taschman says he was out surfing near Bathtub

Reddit’s explosive user growth and AI tools help it soar to its first profit as a public company

October 30, 2024 7:09 am The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Reddit has turned a profit for the first time as a public company. The social platform claimed a profit of $29.9 million, or 16 cents per share, for the period ending in September, and reported sales of $348.4 million, an amount surpassing the $312.8 million analysts had projected. Reddit also grew

Former solicitor will urge S.C. Parole Board to uphold life sentence for Susan Smith

October 30, 2024 7:09 am CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Emert Click here for updates on this story UNION, South Carolina (WLOS) — Former South Carolina 16th Judicial Circuit Solicitor and current Representative Tommy Pope said there is “truth in sentencing” as News 13 sat down to discuss the Susan Smith case 30 years later. Susan Smith, a Union S.C. mom, falsely claimed

Parts of the US face their most significant tornado and severe storm threat in months

October 30, 2024 7:08 am CNN Newsource

By Robert Shackelford, Taylor Ward and Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — Parts of the central US are facing their most significant thunderstorm threat in months Wednesday as second severe storm season kicks into gear. A cold front from the West clashed with extreme fall warmth across the central and eastern US Wednesday afternoon and spawned

Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge suspected noncitizens from voter registration rolls

October 30, 2024 7:08 am CNN Newsource

By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — A divided Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Virginia to continue a program that state officials say is aimed at removing suspected noncitizens from its voter registration rolls, siding with Republicans in one of the high court’s first significant decisions tied to next week’s election. The decision, issued without reasoning

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