By Kayla Tausche, CNN (CNN) — Over the course of President Joe Biden’s term, he’s held dozens of calls and multiple face-to-face meetings with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, all with the goal of deepening a relationship based on democratic ideals and shared values. In return, Scholz spent considerable political capital on Biden’s behalf: Releasing a
Continue ReadingBy Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Recognizing that daters are increasingly prioritizing politics in their search for “the one,” many dating apps have introduced features that make it easier for users to match with potential partners based on their politics in the run-up to the election. Tinder last month launched its “Take Action Center,” which
Continue ReadingBy Marshall Cohen, Danya Gainor, Alison Main, Majlie de Puy Kamp, Casey Tolan and Bob Ortega, CNN (CNN) — More than a dozen Republicans who were “fake electors” in 2020, including several facing criminal charges, are serving as former President Donald Trump’s official electors in battleground states this year, according to a CNN survey. Another 16 GOP
Continue ReadingBy Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — With less than three weeks before the November election, the Biden-Harris administration is reminding voters how it has delivered a historic amount of student debt relief even as Republicans have challenged several of its efforts in court and balked at the costs. Another round of forgiveness was announced
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell said after the 2020 election that then-President Donald Trump was “stupid as well as being ill-tempered,” a “despicable human being” and a “narcissist,” according to excerpts from a new biography of the Senate Republican leader that will be released this month. McConnell made the remarks in private as
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A special court in Bangladesh has issued arrest warrants for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 45 others, including her close aides, on charges of crimes against humanity during a student-led uprising in July and August that forced her to flee the country. A prosecutor says the Dhaka-based International
Continue ReadingBy Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty are one win away from claiming the franchise’s first WNBA title after a shocking 80-77 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of the finals on Wednesday, taking a 2-1 series lead. With the score tied at 77 at the Target
Continue ReadingBy Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed a dominant 8-0 win over the New York Mets in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) on Wednesday to take a 2-1 series lead. Powered by home runs from Shohei Ohtani and Kiké Hernández, the Dodgers are now two wins away
Continue ReadingBy Melissa Alonso and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with three cases in Birmingham, Alabama, last month, including a mass shooting that left four people dead and 17 others wounded in the city’s lively entertainment district, police announced. The suspect, Damien McDaniel, faces
Continue ReadingJulia Hernández (CNN) — Kamala Harris no tuvo su segundo debate con Donald Trump, por lo que fue a Fox News. La vicepresidenta se enfrentó acaloradamente a Bret Baier, el principal presentador de la cadena pro-Trump, este miércoles por la noche, en el tipo de enfrentamiento sin guion que los republicanos llevan tiempo acusándola de
Continue ReadingBy Tierney Sneed, Alayna Treene and Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — An overseas ballot process that has long been seen as sacrosanct by both parties, due to its connection to US military members serving in foreign countries, is the target of multiple GOP-backed lawsuits filed in recent days. The new legal assault comes as ballots
Continue ReadingJulia Hernández (AP) — La arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles acordó pagar US$ 880 millones a las víctimas de abusos sexuales por parte del clero que se remontan a décadas atrás, en lo que un abogado dijo que era el mayor acuerdo individual de abuso sexual infantil con una arquidiócesis católica, según se anunció este miércoles.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A Vietnamese real estate tycoon has been convicted of fraudulently obtaining property worth billions of dollars and sentenced to life in prison in a case that has been a centerpiece of the government’s crackdown on corruption. Truong My Lan was already convicted in April by the same Ho Chi
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his government has intelligence information that 10,000 troops from North Korea are being prepared to join Russian forces fighting against his country, warning that a third nation wading into the hostilities would turn the conflict into a “world war.” Zelenskyy did not go into further
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia will give 49 of its aging M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said Thursday that his government is giving Ukraine most of its American-made M1A1 tanks, which are valued at $163 million. They are being replaced in Australia by a fleet of 75 next-generation
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LONDON (AP) — The European Central Bank, which sets interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro currency, is not expecting the bloc to fall into recession as it cut borrowing costs once again after figures showed inflation across the bloc falling to its lowest level in more than three years
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders have lauded a groundswell of support for tightening their borders and making the bloc a more hostile destination for migrants and asylum seekers. The sentiment at a summit Thursday follows a recent surge in support for the extreme right, which has fomented opposition to foreigners. They also
Continue ReadingJulia Hernández (CNN) — Estados Unidos llevó a cabo una ronda de ataques en Yemen contra los hutíes respaldados por Irán este miércoles por la noche, según el secretario de Defensa, Lloyd Austin, apuntando a cinco instalaciones subterráneas de almacenamiento de armas utilizando bombarderos furtivos B-2. Las instalaciones, dijeron a CNN tres funcionarios de defensa
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A plan by Bend and Deschutes County leaders to create a “temporary safe stay area” for dozens of homeless living at Juniper Ridge north of the city, to boost safety and cut fire risk on the government-owned land, hit the rocks Wednesday when county commissioners failed to approve a joint resolution fleshing out the first devilish details.
Continue ReadingBy Juliana Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Chinese property shares tanked on Thursday, after measures announced by officials to bolster the flagging real estate market were deemed by investors and economists to be too piecemeal. After dismal economic data over the summer prompted concern that China may miss its 5% target growth rate, leader
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