Wreck of US Navy’s heroic ‘dancing mouse’ WWII warship found off Australia
By Brad Lendon, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The wreck of a US warship sunk in a World War II battle dubbed one of the bravest ever stands by a US…
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Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement with decisive UFC heavyweight win in front of Trump
AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Jones sent Stipe Miocic into retirement with a stunning back kick to the ribs and used a series of blows to…
Continue ReadingWildfire threat continues in much of the US Northeast as dry conditions persist
Associated Press Firefighters in New York say a voluntary evacuation has helped them protect about 165 homes from a wildfire as officials in much of…
Continue ReadingThe UK thinks weight loss drugs could ease unemployment. Experts say that’s a fantasy
By Lauren Kent, CNN London (CNN) — Weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic have been hailed worldwide as revolutionary for medicine. In…
Continue ReadingRussia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — When Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine in February 2022, the conventional wisdom was that the capital, Kyiv,…
Continue ReadingHow a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Walk into any supermarket and you can generally buy a banana for less than $1. But a banana duct-taped to a wall?…
Continue ReadingTexas A&M to mark 25th anniversary of campus bonfire collapse that killed 12
Associated Press The first, ominous sounds came from deep within the massive stack of logs in the darkest hours of the Texas night. Witnesses…
Continue ReadingA third November storm, Sara, serves notice that a busy hurricane season isn’t over yet
Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Tropical Storm Sara is the third named storm to emerge this November, serving up a reminder that the Atlantic…
Continue ReadingSalmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US history
Associated Press A giant female Chinook salmon flips on her side in the shallow water and wriggles wildly, using her tail to carve out a nest in the…
Continue ReadingTea is a way of life in Azerbaijan and center stage at COP29. But it’s not immune to climate change
Associated Press BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — As Azerbaijan introduces its vibrant tea culture to COP29 attendees, scientists are studying how to save…
Continue ReadingOhio offers a new way to use public money for Christian schools. Opponents say it’s unconstitutional
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Around the country, advocates for Christian education have been finding legal ways to tap taxpayer money…
Continue ReadingAs talks in Baku cross the halfway point, nations are no closer to a goal on cash for climate action
Associated Press BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Distractions were bigger than deals in the first week of United Nations climate talks, leaving a lot to be…
Continue ReadingThe ‘super year’ of elections has been super bad for incumbents as voters punish them in droves
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Whether on the left or the right, regardless of how long they’ve been in power, sitting governments around the…
Continue ReadingFrom the Amazon rainforest, Biden declares nobody can reverse US progress on clean energy
Associated Press MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — Speaking from the Amazon rainforest, President Joe Biden declared Sunday that there’s no going back in…
Continue ReadingVictoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark is crowned the 73rd Miss Universe
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe. Kjaer, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond…
Continue Reading‘Inside the NBA’ will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement between WBD and NBA, AP sources say
AP Sports Writer “Inside the NBA” will appear on ESPN and ABC beginning next season as part of a settlement between Warner Bros. Discovery and…
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No. 1 Oregon rallies in 4th quarter to beat Wisconsin 16-13
AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Oregon was trailing by seven points as Wisconsin fans were jumping around to open the fourth quarter. The…
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Fire heavily damages century-old Madras home; bystander spots smoke, alerts occupants, who escape unhurt
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A more than century-old Madras home was heavily damaged Saturday morning by an attic fire traced to faulty wiring for a light…
Continue ReadingLatest typhoon lashes the Philippines, causing tidal surges and displacing massive numbers of people
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A powerful typhoon wrecked houses, caused towering tidal surges and forced hundreds of thousands of…
Continue ReadingPark regulars in New Delhi’s Lodhi Garden say toxic pollution levels won’t force them out
Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — For many in New Delhi, one of the world’s most polluted cities, Lodhi Garden is an escape in the heart of…
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