By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — Scott Mayerowitz grew up in New Jersey in a household with resentment toward Germany, his family’s motherland. He has ancestors who were killed in the Holocaust, and his Jewish grandparents were forced to flee their homes there in the 1930s because of the Nazis. “There was always this sense
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Days after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted to picking up a bear carcass off the side of the road and placing it in Central Park as a prank a decade ago, he says he has been picking up roadkill his “whole life” and once had a ”freezer full of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is just a month into his job and facing a crisis as widespread rioting spreads across the U.K. Starmer, who once was the chief prosecutor for England and Wales, is having to tap that expertise as he tries to restore order and hold violent protesters
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — El presidente de Chile, Gabriel Boric, informó este miércoles que su gobierno no reconoce a Nicolás Maduro como presidente electo de Venezuela. CNN intenta buscar una reacción del Gobierno de Venezuela tras la declaración del presidente chileno. Boric dijo en conferencia de prensa que no tiene duda de
Continue ReadingAP Tennis Writer Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic and other players at the U.S. Open will be playing for a record total of $75 million in compensation at the year’s last Grand Slam tennis tournament. That is a rise of $10 million from a year ago. The U.S. Tennis Association announced Wednesday that the women’s and
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Andy Macdonald was among the lower-ranked finishers in the men’s park skateboarding competition at the Paris Olympics. Doesn’t matter to the 51-year-old Macdonald. He still considers himself a winner. “People are like: ‘Are you going for the gold?’ And I’m like: ‘If they’re giving away gold medals for whoever has
Continue ReadingAP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — As Project 2025 hits turmoil, the head of the influential, far-right Heritage Foundation is postponing the release of his new book until after the November presidential election. Kevin Roberts took over Project 2025 as part of a leadership shake-up amid blowback over its recommendations for a potential Trump White
Continue ReadingBy Kyle Feldscher, CNN Saint-Denis, France (CNN) — Three years ago, they became bonded for life and in Olympic history by deciding to share the men’s high jump gold medal. On Wednesday in the Stade de France, they created another moment that exemplified what these Games are all about. High jumpers Mutaz Barshim of Qatar
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By Melanie Hicken and Blake Ellis, CNN (CNN) — Senators investigating misconduct within the US Coast Guard have heard from more than 80 whistleblowers whose stories detailed “systemic sexual assault and harassment, including a culture of silencing, retaliation, and failed accountability,” according to a report released Wednesday. The 48-page majority staff report is from the
Continue ReadingBy Laurie Perez Click here for updates on this story SIMI VALLEY, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A 911 call captured the reaction of a Simi Valley man after he stabbed a coyote to death for attacking his small dog inside his home. “I’m bleeding pretty badly and my dog is barely alive,” the man told
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Tee times and groupings for the second round of the Olympic women’s golf competition, Thursday, Aug. 8, at Le Golf National.
Continue ReadingGENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization says he will convene an expert group to determine if the increasing spread of the mpox virus in Africa warrants being declared a global emergency. At a press briefing in Geneva, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday that given the increasing spread of mpox
Continue ReadingTRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. didn’t violate New Jersey’s “sore loser” law and can appear on the ballot as an independent candidate. Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way, who also serves as secretary of state, issued an order Wednesday upholding in part an administrative law judge’s determination just a day earlier. The ruling means
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Fresh off a bronze medal in Paris, the quartet of Cierra Burdick, Dearica Hamby, Rhyne Howard and Hailey Van Lith talk about what it will take for the U.S. to keep pace with the rest of the world in 3×3 basketball ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
Continue ReadingBy Lesley Marin Click here for updates on this story LONG BEACH, California (KCAL, KCBS) — In Long Beach, smoking marijuana at public events has been common even though it’s illegal. However, the city may soon change that after reviving an old ordinance. “Cannabis has come a long way. People’s viewpoints have changed so now
Continue ReadingBy Laurie Perez Click here for updates on this story SIMI VALLEY, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A 911 call captured the reaction of a Simi Valley man after he stabbed a coyote to death for attacking his small dog inside his home. “I’m bleeding pretty badly and my dog is barely alive,” the man told
Continue ReadingBy WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — A Twin Cities day care worker is accused of taking nude photographs of some of the young children in his care. The 39-year-old man worked at Mount Carmel Child Care Center in northeast Minneapolis. The day care center is part of
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Celine Boutier thrilled French fans, shooting 65 to lead the Olympic women’s golf event. We recap the opening round at Le Golf National.
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The United States returned to the Olympic artistic swimming team competition for the first time since 2008 and delivered a performance worthy of the silver medal.
Continue ReadingBy Amelia Mugavero Click here for updates on this story NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas (KTVT) — An arrest warrant was issued for a North Richland Hills day school therapist, accused of throwing a 7-year-old non-verbal autistic child against a wall. North Richland Hills Police are also investigating the behavior health center for accusations of child
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