24 more monkeys that escaped from a South Carolina lab are recovered unharmed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than half of the monkeys bred for medical research that escaped from a compound in South Carolina last week have now…
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Trump pressures candidates for Senate GOP leader to fill his Cabinet right away
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Days before Senate Republicans pick their new leader, President-elect Donald Trump is pressuring the candidates…
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25 monkeys recovered after dozens escape in South Carolina. Others are ‘jumping back and forth’ near the research facility
By Graham Hurley, CNN (CNN) — Monkey mayhem continues as 18 primates remain on the loose from a research facility in South Carolina. On…
Continue ReadingJoey Logano wins Phoenix finale for 3rd NASCAR Cup championship in 1-2 finish for Team Penske
AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Eliminated from the playoffs at the end of the second round, Joey Logano received a second chance when…
Continue ReadingYiannis Boutaris, winemaker and maverick former mayor of the Greek city of Thessaloniki, has died
Associated Press THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Yiannis Boutaris was a winemaker who served two terms as mayor of Thessaloniki, Greece’s second…
Continue ReadingLavelle’s late goal sends Gotham into the NWSL semifinals with 2-1 win over Portland
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Rose Lavelle scored in stoppage time and Gotham FC defeated the Portland Thorns 2-1 on Sunday to advance to the semifinals of…
Continue ReadingKeir Starmer attends Paris Armistice ceremony, as UK and France forge closer links ahead of Trump presidency
By Eve Brennan, CNN London (CNN) — Keir Starmer became the first British prime minister to attend Armistice commemorations in France since…
Continue ReadingCuban authorities make arrests after protests broke out over blackouts
Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — Cuban authorities say they have arrested a number of people for disorderly behavior after protests over blackouts…
Continue ReadingFire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire exploded
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities said firefighters battled fierce, howling winds and rescued people as a fast-moving Southern California wildfire…
Continue ReadingHaiti replaces its prime minister, marking more turmoil in its democratic transition process
Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti signed a decree Sunday…
Continue ReadingTennis Channel takes Jon Wertheim off the air for comment about Wimbledon champ Barbora Krejcikova
NEW YORK (AP) — Tennis Channel has taken analyst Jon Wertheim off the air “indefinitely” after Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova called him…
Continue ReadingAs California wildfires become more frequent, people will need to fireproof their homes. Here’s what it takes to do it
By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Steven Snyder stood by his bedroom window, gazing out as his neighborhood burned. Waves of red and orange flames…
Continue Reading6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of eastern Cuba
By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Cuba on Sunday, causing material damage in several…
Continue ReadingLarge group of Russian and North Korean forces prepared to retake Russia’s Kursk region from Ukraine
By Alex Marquardt, Maria Kostenko and Mitchell McCluskey, CNN (CNN) — Russia has amassed a large force of tens of thousands — including…
Continue ReadingIsrael’s Netanyahu acknowledges pager attack, says he sees ‘eye-to-eye’ with Trump on Iran
By Eugenia Yosef, CNN (CNN) — Israel has for the first time confirmed that it was behind the operation in September to detonate hundreds of…
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A man has been charged with arson in connection to a New Jersey wildfire sparked by a shotgun round, officials say
By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — A man has been charged with arson after officials say he fired an illegal shotgun round that sparked a wildfire in…
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Democrat Greg Stanton wins reelection to U.S. House in Arizona’s 4th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Arizona on Sunday. He defeated Republican Kelly Cooper to retain his…
Continue ReadingAP Top 25: Oregon remains No. 1 as Big Ten grabs 4 of top 5 spots; Georgia, Miami out of top 10
AP College Football Writer Oregon was the No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the fourth straight week on Sunday as…
Continue ReadingTwo-time shark attack survivor in Florida says he can’t wait to surf again
By Dawn Sawyer, CNN (CNN) — Every day, Cole Taschman heads out to Bathtub Beach in Stuart, Florida. The quiet reef on the Atlantic Coast got…
Continue ReadingReds honor Pete Rose with a 14-hour visitation at Great American Ball Park
Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Thousands of fans streamed into Great American Ball Park despite steady rain on Sunday to pay respects to Pete…
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