Police officer attacked in Paris, as security measures ramp up for Olympics
By Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Paris (CNN) — A police officer was attacked and injured in central Paris on Thursday evening, as France ramps up…
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US rock band manager Travis Leake sentenced to 13 years in Russian penal colony, following drug charges
By Sergey Gudkov, CNN (CNN) — American citizen Travis Leake has been sentenced to 13 years in a penal colony in Russia, state media RIA…
Continue ReadingIsraeli lawmakers vote overwhelmingly against Palestinian statehood, challenging US policy
By Andrew Carey, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — The Biden administration received another rebuff from Israel Wednesday night – this time from the…
Continue ReadingJury delivers mixed verdicts for the man accused of killing Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll
By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Jurors returned mixed verdicts Thursday in the trial of a man accused of killing Detroit synagogue president Samantha…
Continue ReadingDubai princess’s Instagram account announces divorce with royal husband
By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — The daughter of Dubai’s ruler has apparently announced her divorce on social media in what would be a rare…
Continue ReadingUrsula von der Leyen elected to second term as European Commission president
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Ursula von der Leyen has been reelected to a second five-year term as president of the European Commission…
Continue ReadingWe’re in the thick of the ‘dog days of summer.’ We can thank the ancient Greeks for that
By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Bad news, heat haters: The dog days of summer are not, as Florence Welch once sang, over or done. The dog days…
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 18: Presidential race, Covid-19, Student loans, Gaza aid, Emmy nominations
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Eyewitnesses in the New York metropolitan area spotted a rare daytime meteor streaking across the sky this…
Continue ReadingAn Illinois woman was killed by a deputy after she called 911, authorities say. The deputy is charged with murder
By Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — An Illinois woman was fatally shot inside her home this month by a sheriff’s deputy who responded…
Continue ReadingHong Kong journalist says she was fired by WSJ after taking top post at union under attack by Beijing
By Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A Wall Street Journal reporter in Hong Kong said she was fired after being elected to lead a press union…
Continue ReadingJapan’s top general lauds closer South Korea military ties as mutual concerns grow over China, North Korea
By Oren Liebermann and Brad Lendon, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — America’s two most powerful allies in the Pacific are taking their defense ties to new…
Continue ReadingShiite Muslims mark holy day of Ashura with mourning and self-flagellation
By Kathleen Magramo, photo curation by Noemi Cassanelli, CNN (CNN) — Shiite Muslims across the globe on Tuesday observed Ashura, an annual…
Continue ReadingMan who escaped Oregon prison 30 years ago was found in Georgia with a stolen identity, authorities say
By Jamiel Lynch and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — A man who escaped from an Oregon state prison nearly 30 years ago and stole the identity of a…
Continue Reading19 lost minutes: Law enforcement failed to keep sight of Trump shooter, whose motive is still unclear to investigators
CNN By Jeremy Herb, John Miller, Evan Perez, Lauren Fox, Annie Grayer, Curt Devine, Alayna Treene and Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Thomas Matthew…
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CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Eyewitnesses in the New York metropolitan area spotted a rare daytime meteor streaking across the sky this…
Continue ReadingMan found guilty on all counts for Cleveland shooting that injured 9 last year
By Zenebou Sylla and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — A 26-year-old man was found guilty of attempted murder and other charges for a shooting in…
Continue ReadingJapan’s prime minister apologizes to people forcibly sterilized under former eugenics law
By Jessie Yeung and Yumi Asada, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has formally apologized to a group of plaintiffs who…
Continue ReadingSki mask-wearing man with concealed AK-47 pistol arrested Monday near Republican National Convention, authorities say
By Sydney Bishop and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — A man arrested Monday in Milwaukee wearing a ski mask and carrying a concealed weapon without a…
Continue ReadingUS urges Venezuela to free opposition figures as Maduro says he must win reelection to avoid a ‘bloodbath’
By Mauricio Torres and Sahar Akbarzai, CNN (CNN) — The United States has raised concerns about the recent arrests of Venezuelan democratic…
Continue ReadingThe hottest spots in the US, ‘spray-on’ shoes, another terrible tourist: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The Emmy nominations are out, and “The Bear” and “Shōgun” led the pack with more than 20…
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