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CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Louisiana officials unveiled posters of the Ten Commandments that could soon be placed in every public…
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Bangladesh’s ‘Gen Z revolution’ toppled a veteran leader. Why did they hit the streets and what happens now?
By Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — Inside Bangladesh it’s being dubbed a Gen Z revolution – a protest movement that pitted mostly young student…
Continue ReadingUS gymnasts’ show of sportsmanship wins hearts in iconic podium moment
By Chris Lau and Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — A heartwarming display of sportsmanship by two American gymnasts has won praise from fans in a…
Continue ReadingGunmen kill New Zealand helicopter pilot in another attack in Indonesia’s restive Papua region
Story by Associated Press Jayapura, Indonesia — Gunmen stormed a helicopter and killed its New Zealand pilot shortly after it landed in…
Continue ReadingBangladesh prime minister flees to India as anti-government protesters storm her residence
CNN By Isaac Yee and Tanbirul Miraj Ripon, CNN Dhaka, Bangladesh (CNN) — The prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, resigned and fled to…
Continue ReadingVenezuela launches criminal investigation into opposition figures
By Marlon Sorto and Tara John, CNN (CNN) — Venezuela’s Public Ministry has opened a criminal investigation into presidential candidate…
Continue ReadingTexas Ranger reinstated more than 2 years after Uvalde shooting, officials say
By Sydney Bishop and Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — Texas Ranger Christopher Ryan Kindell has been reinstated to his position after being removed…
Continue ReadingThe evolution of indie theaters, shrinking homes, cryogenic craters on the moon: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! If you’ve been watching the Olympics, you’ve probably found yourself in awe of how the athletes…
Continue ReadingUN probe finds 9 UNRWA employees ‘may have’ been involved in October 7 attack
By Richard Roth and Mick Krever, CNN (CNN) — A United Nations investigation has found that nine employees from its main agency for Palestinian…
Continue ReadingFrom Nigeria to London: Nelly Agbogu is on a mission to elevate African small businesses
By Ifeanyi Abraham, for CNN (CNN) — In 2016, facing the looming threat of layoffs, Nelly Agbogu took a bold leap into entrepreneurship.…
Continue ReadingHurricane damage will increase in surprising new places in the coming decades. See where it’s trending higher
By Ella Nilsen and Renée Rigdon, CNN (CNN) — As the planet warms, hurricanes are changing – they are getting stronger faster, bringing more…
Continue ReadingLouisiana unveils Ten Commandments posters for public schools featuring ‘Hamilton,’ Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Mike Johnson
By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Louisiana officials unveiled several posters of the Ten Commandments on Monday that could soon be placed in state…
Continue ReadingMiddle East braces for week that could determine the course of the Gaza war
By Sarah El Sirgany, Nadeen Ebrahim, Mike Schwartz and Eugenia Yosef, CNN Beirut, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem (CNN) — Middle Eastern nations are…
Continue ReadingThose leaving Lebanon hold their families extra tight as they say goodbye
By Ivan Watson, CNN Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) — When our plane finally took off from Beirut, it was nearly an hour late. The mood in the sold-out…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Aug. 5: Hurricane Debby, Presidential race, UK riots, Drug bust, Ukraine
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Olympic organizers are facing questions after Belgian and Swiss athletes fell ill after participating in…
Continue ReadingBangladesh prime minister flees to India as anti-government protesters storm her residence
By Isaac Yee and Tanbirul Miraj Ripon, CNN Dhaka, Bangladesh (CNN) — The prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, resigned and fled to…
Continue ReadingAs Iowa’s maternity care deserts continue to grow, doctors say the state’s new abortion ban will only make matters worse
By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Emily Boevers is the only full-time OBGYN at a critical access hospital in a rural city in Iowa about 10…
Continue ReadingIsrael’s ambassador to Japan criticizes Nagasaki’s peace ceremony invitation snub
By Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s envoy to Japan has hit out at authorities in Nagasaki after they declined to invite him to a peace…
Continue ReadingChina’s internet explodes with pride at ending US swim relay reign – and a sense of vindication
By Nectar Gan and Hassan Tayir, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s internet exploded with joy and pride Monday after the country’s swimmers…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea claims it’s sending 250 new missile launchers toward the South Korean border
By Mike Valerio, Yoonjung Seo and Brad Lendon, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — North Korea claims it is sending 250 new tactical ballistic…
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