Harris tries to hold the line for Biden as Democrats panic over election
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has been the White House’s first line of defense after President Joe…
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Biden has privately acknowledged next stretch of days are critical for whether he can save his reelection bid
By MJ Lee, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden has privately acknowledged that the next stretch of days are critical to whether he can…
Continue ReadingGreece’s governing center-right party evicts lawmaker after airport altercation over flight boarding
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s governing center-right party has booted out a lawmaker and former minister who allegedly manhandled an airport…
Continue ReadingDelta flight diverted to JFK after passengers were served spoiled food
By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Spoiled in-flight meals prompted the diversion of a Delta Air Lines flight early Wednesday. “Delta flight 136…
Continue ReadingTurkmenistan and Iran sign deal to supply gas to Iraq. Iran will build pipeline to aid delivery
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) — Turkmenistan and Iran have signed a contract for the delivery of 10 billion cubic meters a year of Turkmen gas that…
Continue ReadingWorsening floods and deterioration pose threats to US dam safety
Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Floodwaters in rural Minnesota carved a path around a century old dam early last week, causing severe erosion to…
Continue ReadingTurkey summons German ambassador to protest criticism of Demiral’s goal celebration at Euro 2024
AP Sports Writer LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — A controversial gesture made by Turkey player Merih Demiral at soccer’s European Championship has…
Continue ReadingAfter years-long effort, IndyCar is ready to unveil its hybrid engine system this weekend in Ohio
AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar will unveil its hybrid engine system this weekend at the Mid-Ohio race track. It has been a joint…
Continue ReadingMassive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery ‘Shark Week,’ where women shine
AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Imagine stepping into a life-sized whale carcass decoy and steering it into deep water. You’re…
Continue ReadingPolice fatally shot a New York teen holding a pellet gun. Here’s what we know about imitation firearms
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Before an officer fatally shot Nyah Mway last week as he ran from law enforcement in upstate New York, the…
Continue ReadingPopular weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to increased risk of rare form of blindness
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — People who take Ozempic or Wegovy may have a higher risk of developing a rare form of blindness, a new study…
Continue ReadingJudge dismisses federal lawsuit over West Virginia prison and jail conditions
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to force West Virginia to spend $330 million to…
Continue ReadingDriver stabs another motorist several times during escalating road rage fight
By Rob McMillan and Tim Pulliam Click here for updates on this story ONTARIO, California (KABC) — A driver aggressively…
Continue ReadingIndonesia dismisses its chief election commissioner over sexual assault
Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s electoral commission has fired its chairman after finding him guilty of sexual assault…
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A jury of Trump's peers weighs in
The Marshall Project asked 12 people with criminal convictions what they think of the verdict in Donald Trump’s hush money…
Continue ReadingLeBron James reportedly agrees to two-year, $104 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — LeBron James has reportedly signed a two-year, $104 million maximum contract to return to the Los Angeles Lakers,…
Continue ReadingWhen should a kid start riding a bike? If it’s a balance bike, you might be surprised how young
Associated Press Those miniature bikes with no pedals seem to be everywhere these days, and the kids riding them are getting younger and younger. So…
Continue ReadingEl Pantanal de Brasil, el humedal más grande del mundo, rompe récord de incendios en lo que va de 2024
Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — El Pantanal de Brasil, el humedal más grande del mundo, registró su peor temporada de incendios durante…
Continue ReadingPolice say a roadside bomb has killed a former Pakistani senator and 2 others in northwest Pakistan
KHAR, Pakistan (AP) — Police say a former senator in Pakistan has been killed when a vehicle carrying him and supporters struck a roadside bomb in…
Continue ReadingDemocrats fear Biden could jeopardize their chances of flipping the House
By Annie Grayer, CNN Washington (CNN) — In the days since President Joe Biden’s disappointing debate performance, a number of Democrats…
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