By Kevin Liptak, CNN Washington (CNN) — Foreign dignitaries descending on this week’s United Nations General Assembly are looking to take advantage of a choice opportunity to sound out the next leader of the free world, seeking early clues where US foreign policy is heading next. The most sought-after meeting this week may be an
Continue ReadingROME (AP) — Officials in Italy say a two-story building has collapsed in the southern province of Naples, killing two young siblings and their mother, while burying the children’s grandmother under the rubble. Firefighters said on their official Telegram channel that a gas explosion likely caused the collapse on Sunday. Rescuers in the town of
Continue ReadingBy Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — After a long, history-making WNBA season that featured a break for the Paris Olympics, the postseason is finally here. Eight of the league’s 12 teams have earned the right to fight for a championship ring, with storylines emerging in all four matchups. Here’s everything you need to know about
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — En Frankfurt an der Oder, un irónico cartel reza: “Frankfurt Oder/Slubice – sin fronteras”. Slubice es la ciudad polaca situada al otro lado del caudaloso río Oder que marca el comienzo de la República Federal Alemana. Atravesando el río, un puente conecta a estas dos naciones europeas. Una fila de autos
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Colorado beat the Baylor Bears 38-31 in a thriller on Saturday after a 43-yard Hail Mary touchdown in the final seconds of regular time from the Buffaloes forced overtime. Colorado received the ball with just over two minutes remaining of the fourth quarter and trailing 31-24 to Baylor after
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — Algunas de las similitudes entre los casos presentados contra Sean “Diddy” Combs esta semana y Robert Sylvester Kelly hace varios años son evidentes a simple vista: ambos son músicos mundialmente famosos, poderosos e influyentes que fueron acusados de delitos sexuales por fiscales federales en la ciudad de Nueva York. Pero el caso
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — For some, Week 3 offers a chance at redemption, while for others, it’s an opportunity to keep the momentum going. The 2024 NFL season is still in its formative stages, but franchise fortunes are already starting to be told this year: both positively and negatively. The first team to
Continue ReadingBy Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — A major upset saw Anthony Joshua miss out on the chance to become three-time world heavyweight champion on Saturday night, as he was knocked out by British rival Daniel Dubois in the fifth round. Having dominated in the opening four rounds, Dubois completed the defense of his IBF heavyweight
Continue ReadingAssociated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — New Russian strikes in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv have hit high-rise apartment buildings. Officials say the second consecutive night of attacks left at least 21 wounded. Kharkiv’s city council said 18 buildings were damaged. Ukraine’s second-largest city has been a frequent target of Russian attacks. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Continue ReadingBy Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — A Florida sheriff is tired of “bogus” school shooting hoaxes plaguing his county – so tired, he’s got a slew of strong words and actions ready for students and parents alike: if you make a threat, “we’re coming after you.” “You don’t stand up on an airplane and yell,
Continue ReadingBEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Lebanon’s Hezbollah has launched over 100 rockets into northern Israel in response to ramped-up Israeli attacks that killed dozens of people in Beirut, including a veteran leader of the militant group. During the funeral Sunday of that Hezbollah commander, Ibrahim Akil, Hezbollah’s deputy leader Naim Kassem declared that the group is
Continue ReadingStory by Lex Harvey and Yumi Asada, photo curation by Tristen Rouse, CNN (CNN) — Record rainfall has brought deadly flooding and landslides to a coastal region of Japan still recovering from a devastating New Year’s Day earthquake. Japan’s weather agency issued its highest emergency warning for Ishikawa prefecture Saturday, urging residents to take extreme
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A search is underway for the shooters who killed four people and injured 17 others in a popular nightlife area in Birmingham, Alabama. Police say victims were caught in the crossfire during the shooting shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday. Authorities say they believe the shooting was a paid hit
Continue ReadingCNN By Coy Wire and Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Some of the world’s elite athletes are swapping the vault, pommel horse and the uneven bars for the stage floor in a dramatic fusion of sports and entertainment. Led by 11-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles, a team featuring some of the biggest names in American
Continue ReadingBy Dalia Faheid and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — A local sheriff ate lunch with a prominent district judge hours before allegedly shooting the judge in his chambers, according to a court official, who said the killing last Thursday has stunned the small community of Letcher County, Kentucky. Circuit Clerk Mike Watt saw District Judge
Continue ReadingAssociated Press GENEVA (AP) — Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to increase protections for the Alpine country’s cherished plant and animal life. Final official results show that more than 63% of voters disagreed with the plan. The biodiversity initiative called for setting aside more land and waterways as protected areas. Supporters said that about
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Extremist attacks in the Sahel have been increasing. Last week, Islamic militants attacked Bamako, the capital of Mali. This was their first attack there in almost a decade. Last month, at least 100 villagers and soldiers were killed in Burkina Faso. The attack was carried out by al-Qaida-linked jihadis.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MUNICH (AP) — Tens of thousands of revelers marked the opening day of the 189th Oktoberfest. The celebration began Saturday and runs through Oct. 6 in 18 large tents covering the fairground. It is considered the world’s largest folk festival. Security this year includes stepped-up safety measures in the wake of a deadly
Continue ReadingBOISE, Idaho (AP) — Maddux Madsen threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score Saturday night to help Boise State beat Portland State 56-14. Dylan Riley had 96 yards rushing and touchdowns and Cameron Camper had TD receptions of 18 yards late in the second quarter and 52 yards to open the scoring in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press POTSDAM, Germany (AP) — The Social Democrats of Chancellor Olaf Scholz have won an election in the eastern German state of Brandenburg. They gained a narrow edge over a growing far-right party. The vote on Sunday took place three weeks after the far right made gains in two other states in eastern Germany.
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