By Ivan Watson, Heather Chen, Rebecca Wright and Tom Booth, CNN Singapore (CNN) — Though he is provided with a straw mat, Matthew says he prefers to sleep on the concrete floor of his cell in the maximum-security wing of Singapore’s Changi Prison. “It’s more cooling that way,” says the 41-year-old former schoolteacher, who was
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HAVANA (AP) — A few things to know after millions of people in Cuba were left without electricity for two days when the nation’s electrical grid collapsed. The widespread blackout that swept across the county was the worst in years. Authorities were able to restore power to some people by Sunday. But it
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — An Oregon man has been found guilty on kidnapping, sex crimes and weapons charges after holding a woman captive in a makeshift prison in his garage, according to federal officials. Negasi Zuberi, 30, was found guilty on Friday of kidnapping, transporting a victim for criminal sexual activity, and illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon, according to
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents that assess Israel’s plans to attack Iran, three U.S. officials told The Associated Press. A fourth U.S. official said the documents appear to be legitimate. The documents are attributed to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency, and
Continue ReadingHILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — Tommy Mellott threw for three touchdowns and Scottre Humphrey ran for two, all in the first half, and Montana State rolled to a 44-14 win over Portland State on Saturday. After racing to a 35-0 halftime lead, the Bobcats (8-0, 4-0 Big Sky Conference), matching the 1954 team for the second-best
Continue ReadingBy Michelle Watson, Zoe Sottile and Philip Wang, CNN (CNN) — At least seven people were killed and several others injured Saturday after part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia’s Sapelo Island, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. It happened as crowds gathered on the island for a celebration of its tiny
Continue ReadingBy Ivana Kottasová, CNN Tel Aviv (CNN) — With the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, many Israelis are sensing a window of opportunity to bring back the hostages still held in Gaza – and they are making their voices heard. Huge crowds of protesters gathered across several cities in Israel on Saturday, demanding Prime
Continue ReadingBy Susannah Cullinane, CNN (CNN) — Three people were killed and eight others injured by gunfire in Mississippi at a party to celebrate a school’s football victory early Saturday, according to the local sheriff. Two 19-year-olds and a 25-year-old were killed in the incident, which involved at least two shooters, The Associated Press reported. It said
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Authorities said at least seven people were killed Saturday when part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia’s Sapelo Island, where crowds had gathered for a fall celebration by the island’s tiny Gullah-Geechee community of Black slave descendants. Eight people were taken to hospitals, at least six of them
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — La edición 25 de los premios Latin Grammy está a menos de un mes de distancia, y ya sabemos quiénes son los artistas nominados en las múltiples categorías de este galardón. Ahora puedes seguirnos en WhatsApp Channel Los Latin Grammy anunciaron el 17 de septiembre a los nominados de las 58 categorías
Continue ReadingHundreds of frozen waffle products sold in leading retailers including Walmart and Target are being recalled. The manufacturer says they could be contaminated with the listeria bacteria. TreeHouse Foods announced the recall Friday and published a list of the products. It says consumers should throw them out or return them to the store for credit.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighter crews in California continue to work on extinguishing a brush fire in the city of Oakland fueled by strong winds that burned two homes and damaged several others. Hundreds of people were ordered to evacuate before more than 100 firefighters stopped the progress of the flames late Friday.
Continue ReadingGonzalo Zegarra (CNN) — El miércoles, Shahlise Cherry y su amiga Deborah Arnone fueron a visitar un pasado recordado con cariño, uno que ayudó a remodelar el comercio minorista en Estados Unidos. Fueron de compras al último Kmart de tamaño completo en el territorio continental de Estados Unidos, que el domingo cerrará definitivamente sus puertas
Continue ReadingBy Manuela Castro and Darío Klein, CNN Buenos Aries (CNN) — The body of British musician Liam Payne, who died Wednesday in Buenos Aires, will not be delivered to his family until authorities conclude the final clinical tests, a source told CNN Saturday. Authorities expect it to happen next week but did not rule out
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Vasso Papandreou, a trailblazing Greek politician who served as a government minister, European commissioner and leading advocate for women’s representation in politics, has died at her home in an Athens suburb. She was 79. No cause of death was given, but she had been in poor health for several
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Happy Saturday! Mild conditions are expected today, with temperatures rising into the 70s. It’s a bit warmer than our typical mid-October highs in the low 60s. With mostly sunny weather, it’s a great chance to get outside and enjoy some outdoor activities. Tonight will be partly cloudy with temperatures ranging from the 30s to 40s.
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Brown and Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of Floridians hunkered down at home and in evacuation shelters last week as Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida’s west coast. But as the storm unleashed deadly tornadoes, power outages, and flooding en masse, dozens of mothers across the state gave birth – some for the
Continue ReadingBy Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Minneapolis-area officials swiftly fired an election worker who left several boxes of mail-in ballots unattended while dropping them off at an election office Friday. A photo of the employee’s car outside Edina City Hall — with an open trunk containing nearly a dozen boxes of ballots — circulated Friday on
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A hiker’s pack usually gets lighter over time as they plow through trail mix and water, but Annika Dechert likes to joke that hers gets heavier.
Continue Readingmondemanola (CNN ESPAÑOL) — El cuerpo del músico británico Liam Payne, quien murió el miércoles en Buenos Aires, no será entregado a su familia hasta que las autoridades locales concluyan los análisis que restan de las muestras extraídas del organismo, dijo a CNN una fuente judicial de la capital de Argentina. Las autoridades esperan que
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