Quincy Jones, musical titan and entertainment icon, dead at 91
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Musical titan Quincy Jones, the composer and producer who added his tasteful polish to recordings by…
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Oprah Winfrey, President Biden, VP Harris, Paul McCartney and more pay tribute to Quincy Jones
NEW YORK (AP) — Reactions to the death of Quincy Jones, who died Sunday at age 91: — “My beloved Q. The world’s beloved Q. The one and…
Continue Reading Ohio sheriff’s lieutenant apologizes for ‘won’t help Democrats’ post, blames sleep medication
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio sheriff’s patrol commander has apologized for posting on Facebook that he wouldn’t help Democrats and…
Continue Reading Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can proceed, a Pennsylvania judge says
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Pennsylvania judge has ruled that Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can continue through…
Continue Reading Moldova’s diaspora tipped the scales in a pivotal election. Critics question the vote’s validity
Associated Press CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldovans living abroad voted in record numbers in a presidential runoff that secured victory for…
Continue Reading Head of Myanmar’s military government visits close ally China for the first time since taking power
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s state media says the head of Myanmar’s military government embarked upon an official visit this week to China, the…
Continue Reading US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extension
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s auto safety regulator has ended a 2 1/2-year investigation into Ford engine failures after the company…
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A look at the weather expected in battleground states on Election Day
Associated Press Weather conditions can be one factor in how many people vote in person on Election Day.The strongest weather in the U.S. forecast…
Continue Reading Saints fire coach Dennis Allen after seventh straight loss. Darren Rizzi named interim coach
AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints fired coach Dennis Allen on Monday, a day after a loss at last-place Carolina extended…
Continue Reading Dealing with election stress, the home-buying divide, dazzling meteor shower: Catch up on the day’s stories
KTVT, CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to…
Continue Reading In Cyprus, officials from Algeria to Iraq train to keep WMD from crossing their borders
Associated Press LARNACA, Cyprus (AP) — A small facility in Cyprus is hosting senior government officials from as far as Algeria, Iraq and Georgia…
Continue Reading Britain’s foreign secretary says slavery reparations not about cash transfer
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Britain’s foreign secretary said Monday that reparations for the U.K.’s role in the slave trade are not about the…
Continue Reading Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office: Officers ‘acted within policy’ during fights with fans at game
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says officers “acted within policy to protect themselves and nearby fans” while…
Continue Reading Supreme Court will weigh in on new mostly Black Louisiana congressional district, after election
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up a new redistricting case involving Louisiana’s congressional map with two…
Continue Reading Bomb that exploded prematurely in Athens would have caused extensive damage, Greek minister says
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s minister of citizen protection says an improvised bomb that exploded prematurely in a central Athens apartment…
Continue Reading Many retailers offer ‘returnless refunds.’ Just don’t expect them to talk much about it
AP Business Writer It’s one of the most under-publicized policies of some of the biggest U.S. retailers: sometimes they give customers full refunds…
Continue Reading Pakistan’s parliament amends law to extend the tenure of military chiefs from 3 to 5 years
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s parliament has passed legislation to extend the tenures of military chiefs from three to five years.…
Continue Reading The butchered remains of a dolphin were found on a New Jersey beach. Feds are investigating
ALLENHURST, N.J. (AP) — Federal authorities are investigating the butchered remains of a dolphin that were found on a New Jersey beach. The Marine…
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Furious residents in Spain’s Valencia feel abandoned after historic floods, and more rain is on the way
By Atika Shubert, CNN Valencia, Spain (CNN) — The photos are happy occasions. A dad with two kids on holiday. Family pets with tails wagging.…
Continue Reading College athletes are getting paid and fans are starting to see a growing share of the bill
AP National Writer At Tennessee, they are adding a ‘talent fee’ to the price of sports tickets. At Arkansas, they will charge 3% more at the…
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