We’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…
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5 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…
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 18: Presidential race, Covid-19, Student loans, Gaza aid, Emmy nominations
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…
Continue ReadingAt least 3 young children died in the span of a week after being left in hot cars in the US
By Lauren Mascarenhas, Melissa Alonso and Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — At least three people across the United States are facing charges related…
Continue ReadingUltra-Orthodox party in Israel urges young Haredi men to resist draft
By Lauren Izso and Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Shas party urged potential conscripts Wednesday to ignore a call-up from…
Continue Reading‘Treated like a convict’: NFL legend Terrell Davis describes getting handcuffed on a plane near his kids after asking for ice
CNN By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Terrell Davis and his family were looking forward to vacationing in California when pro football Hall of Famer…
Continue Reading‘Treated like a convict’: NFL legend Terrell Davis describes getting handcuffed on a plane near his kids after asking for ice
CNN By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Terrell Davis and his family were looking forward to vacationing in California when pro football Hall of Famer…
Continue ReadingItalian officials slam tourist who ‘mimicked sex acts’ on a statue of Bacchus in Florence
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — Italian officials are trying to identify a young woman who was filmed kissing, humping and grinding…
Continue ReadingParaguay carries out largest cocaine bust in its history as 4 tons are found in sugar shipment headed to Europe
By Abel Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Authorities in Paraguay seized over 4 tons of cocaine with a market value of around $240 million inside a…
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