US opens embassy in Tonga amid China’s increasing influence in Pacific islands
By Brad Lendon, CNN The United States opened an embassy in the Pacific island nation of Tonga on Tuesday, Washington’s latest move to broaden…
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‘Brave and tenacious’ AFP journalist Arman Soldin killed in rocket fire in eastern Ukraine
By Helen Regan, CNN A French journalist working for the international news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) was killed by rocket fire near the…
Continue ReadingBuddy Holly, the petit basset griffon Vendéen, wins best in show at Westminster Dog Show
By Scottie Andrew, CNN Buddy Holly, the petit basset griffon Vendéen, has been named best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show —…
Continue ReadingAt least five killed in attack near synagogue in Tunisia
By Eyad Kourdi and Hande Atay Alam, CNN At least five people were killed in a shooting attack near a synagogue in Tunisia, Tunisian state news agency…
Continue ReadingJapanese dog hailed a hero for saving the life of heart attack victim at a riding school
By Junko Ogura and Chris Lau, CNN A dog has been hailed as a hero in Japan after she saved the life of a man who was having a heart attack by…
Continue ReadingCatholic Diocese of Oakland files for bankruptcy following more than 300 lawsuits claiming sexual abuse
By Taylor Romine, CNN The Catholic Diocese of Oakland filed for bankruptcy protection Monday after it received more than 330 legal claims of sexual…
Continue ReadingSaudi Arabia and Syria to resume diplomatic missions after decade-long freeze: state media
By Eyad Kourdi and Hande Atay Alam, CNN Saudi Arabia and Syria have resumed the work of diplomatic missions in both countries, according to state…
Continue ReadingA Utah mom wrote a kids’ book about grief after her husband’s death. Now she’s charged with his murder
CNN By Faith Karimi, Andi Babineau and Sara Finch, CNN Kouri Richins’ husband was found dead at the foot of their bed last March. She’d…
Continue ReadingA Utah mom wrote a kids’ book about grief after her husband’s death. Now she’s charged with his murder
By Faith Karimi, Andi Babineau and Sara Finch, CNN Kouri Richins’ husband was found dead at the foot of their bed last March. She’d just…
Continue ReadingA man spent 29 years in prison for a rape he didn’t commit. The survivor just helped free him
By Rebekah Riess and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN After spending 29 years in prison for the rape of his stepdaughter, a New Orleans man is free thanks to…
Continue ReadingDozens of fruit growers arrested in Spain over illegal wells as drought grips the country
By Al Goodman, CNN Spanish police have arrested 26 people in recent months for an alleged scheme to use water from illegal wells to grow subtropical…
Continue ReadingLasers on Artemis II will share high-definition video of the moon
By Ashley Strickland, CNN When the crewed Artemis II mission makes its lunar flyby in late 2024, we’ll be able to see video of the moon like…
Continue ReadingOfficer who helped stop Louisville bank shooter is off a ventilator and is able to follow some commands
By Christina Zdanowicz and Michelle Watson, CNN Police Officer Nickolas Wilt is off a ventilator one month after being shot in the head while…
Continue ReadingPossible meteorite strikes New Jersey home, authorities say
CNN, KYW By Jackie Wattles and Tina Burnside, CNN What could be a meteorite struck a home in Hopewell Township, New Jersey, authorities said Monday.…
Continue ReadingHusband recovering after losing new wife in alleged drunken driving accident
By Devon M. Sayers, CNN Less than two weeks after a car hit a newly married couple leaving their South Carolina wedding, killing the bride, her groom…
Continue ReadingPossible meteorite strikes New Jersey home, authorities say
By Jackie Wattles and Tina Burnside, CNN What could be a meteorite struck a home in Hopewell Township, New Jersey, authorities said Monday. The…
Continue ReadingLouisiana man arrested in connection with the shooting of a 14-year-old girl while she was playing hide-and-seek
By Devon M. Sayers, CNN Officials in Southwest Louisiana have charged a 58-year-old man in connection with the shooting of a group of juveniles who…
Continue ReadingMan who escaped a Virginia jail last month was captured after pulling a fire alarm on a nearby college campus, officials say
By Michelle Watson, CNN Bruce Callahan, one of two men who escaped from a Virginia jail earlier this month, was captured after he pulled a fire alarm…
Continue Reading5 things to know for May 9: Debt limit, Shooting, Deadly crash, Ukraine, Student debt
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN In the case of canceled flights, most airlines will offer alternative travel recommendations and apologize for the…
Continue Reading5 things to know for May 9: Debt limit, Shooting, Deadly crash, Ukraine, Student debt
CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN In the case of canceled flights, most airlines will offer alternative travel recommendations and apologize for the…
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