By Hannah Ryan, Issy Ronald and Way Mullery, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are unfolding against the backdrop of growing instability around the globe, as Russia pushes on with its yearslong invasion of Ukraine and the war between Israel and Hamas rages on in Gaza. While the international community has been
Continue ReadingBy Thomas Schlachter, CNN London, UK (CNN) — The USA men’s basketball team had to stage another fourth quarter comeback during its preparations for the Olympic Games as it eked past Germany, 92-88. Following Saturday’s last-gasp victory against South Sudan, the USA were forced to once again fight deep into the game – this time
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to raise spending to create more jobs and spur economic growth. In her budget speech Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government is focused on driving domestic growth through jobs, training and small businesses. She said India’s fast growth, at 8.2% in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s defeated Conservatives will spend more than three months picking a new leader to replace former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the party has announced. Sunak remains acting leader until his successor is announced on Nov. 2. The right-of-center party was kicked out by voters in a July 4 election that
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Las grabaciones de las cámaras corporales que muestran el tiroteo mortal de Sonya Massey, una mujer negra de 36 años que había pedido ayuda al 911, se hicieron públicas este lunes en un caso que ha dado lugar a cargos de asesinato contra un ayudante del sheriff. El video de
Continue ReadingALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Eleven prominent Algerian opposition figures have written an open letter this week, denouncing “the authoritarian climate” surrounding the country’s upcoming presidential election and calling for a broad democratic transition. Under the rule of military-backed President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, freedom of expression has witnessed a rollback, experts say. In their open letter Sunday,
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Sentencing hearings after a violent killing are as intensely emotional as one would expect. But when nine fatal shots are fired at close range amid an intense, fractious custody fight and allegations of abuse – it’s hard to imagine a situation more tragic and heartbreaking for all involved.
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — La vicepresidenta Kamala Harris hizo una gran entrada durante su primera visita oficial a su sede de campaña este lunes por la noche, saliendo al ritmo de la canción “Freedom” de Beyoncé. Una fuente cercana a Harris le dijo a CNN que su equipo obtuvo la aprobación de los representantes
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Renjifo, CNN (CNN) — When 32-year-old swimming star Chad Le Clos is asked about his chances at the Paris Olympics, South Africa’s most decorated Olympian of all time is resolute: “I have unfinished business,” he told CNN. Despite his “horrendous time” at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where he didn’t win a medal and
Continue ReadingBy Em Steck and Andrew Kaczynski, CNN (CNN) — Ohio Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, repeatedly indicated in 2016 that he believed Donald Trump had committed sexual assault, even suggesting in one TV segment that in a “he said, she said” situation Trump was less credible than one of his accusers. Vance
Continue ReadingJulia Hernández (CNN) — Kamala Harris superó el momento. Por ahora. La vicepresidenta ya se ganó el respaldo de suficientes delegados para asegurarse la candidatura demócrata, desencadenó una bonanza de recaudación de fondos y alquimizó el estado de ánimo de un partido que parecía abocado a la derrota. En un discurso entusiasta pronunciado este lunes
Continue ReadingAsian stocks mostly fell on Wednesday as markets digested Japanese and Australian business data, after U.S. stocks held relatively steady as earnings reporting season ramped up for big companies. U.S. futures fell while oil prices were higher. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 slipped 0.2% in morning trading to 39,508.84, with the Japanese yen trading at its
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Mudslides triggered by heavy rain in a remote part of Ethiopia have killed at least 229 people. Local authorities say many victims were killed while trying to rescue survivors of an earlier mudslide in southern Ethiopia. The country’s prime minister calls it a “terrible loss.” It is not
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — La vicepresidenta Kamala Harris se negó a presidir el discurso del primer ministro de Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, ante el Congreso ese miércoles, dijo a CNN una fuente familiarizada con el asunto. La decisión de no asistir a la reunión conjunta pone de relieve la tensa relación entre la administración Biden y
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A brush fire Monday afternoon behind the old Warm Springs Mill and Warm Springs Composites was fanned by high winds and burned about 200 acres before it was contained by Warm Springs and other firefighting agencies. Warm Springs Fire and Safety was dispatched shortly after 3 p.m. to the reported
Continue ReadingAssociated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have agreed to form a government together. The two groups made the announcement Tuesday in Beijing after China-sponsored talks. It was the latest attempt at resolving a longstanding rivalry that looms over any potential vision for the rule of Gaza after the war
Continue ReadingBy Simone McCarthy, Isaac Yee and Abeer Salman, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Palestinian factions including rivals Hamas and Fatah have signed an agreement on “ending division and strengthening Palestinian unity” in Beijing, China said Tuesday. The announcement followed reconciliation talks hosted by China involving 14 Palestinian factions starting Sunday, according to China’s Foreign Ministry,
Continue ReadingAP Science Writer When it comes to climate, extreme weather and other so-called natural disasters, people generally look to America’s hurricane or earthquake prone coasts and say that’s where the danger is. But that’s not where highest concentration of federally declared disasters are. Try Kentucky or Vermont. An atlas of 713 federally declared disasters and
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MADRAS, Ore (KTVZ) — Here at the County Dog Kennel, the Jefferson County commissioners opened up the facility to the community on Monday evening so they can view the space after the previous contractor vacated the premises on June 30th. County Commissioner Wayne Fording said, “Our contract with Rockn EZ Rescue Ranch, we didn’t renew
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SILVERDALE, Wash. (AP) — Standing at a transit center near four new wireless bus charging stations in a small community west of Seattle, Gov. Jay Inslee told transit and city leaders where money to pay for them — more than $1 million — came from. “It’s possible only because of the Climate Commitment
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