Georgia officials say they thwarted an attempt to crash a state election website
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia secretary of state’s office said it acted quickly earlier this month to thwart an attempt to…
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Nigeria releases American crypto executive after dropping money laundering case
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An American cryptocurrency executive held in Nigeria for the past eight months has been released after…
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s and Boar’s Head outbreaks may have you worried. Experts say the food supply is safe
AP Health Writer From Boar’s Head deli meat and waffles to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, this year’s illness outbreaks — some…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles district attorney says he’ll recommend resentencing in decades-old Menendez brothers’ murder case
By Cindy Von Quednow, Amanda Musa and Melissa Gray, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Los Angeles County’s district attorney said Thursday he’ll…
Continue ReadingBeyoncé, whose ‘Freedom’ is Harris’ campaign anthem, is expected at Democrat’s Texas rally on Friday
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Beyoncé is expected to appear Friday in her hometown of Houston at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris,…
Continue ReadingGoogle’s partnership with AI startup Anthropic faces a UK competition investigation
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s competition watchdog is opening a formal investigation into Google’s partnership with artificial intelligence startup…
Continue ReadingBritain’s leaders likely to face slavery reparations questions at a summit of former colonies
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A confrontation for Britain over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade appears increasingly…
Continue ReadingThese are 2024’s top trending Halloween costumes, according to Google
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — An Olympic breakdancer, a Chipotle burrito and a pop star walk into a bar. This may sound like the start to a bad…
Continue ReadingGangs in Haiti open fire and hit a UN helicopter midair as violence surges
Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Gangs on Thursday opened fire and hit a U.N. helicopter, forcing it to land in Port-au-Prince in the…
Continue ReadingCongo’s president announces plans for a new constitution. Opposition worried about term limit change
Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Congo’s President announced a national commission will be set up next year to draft a new constitution for…
Continue ReadingBlood tests confirm a second person in Missouri caught bird flu without exposure to infected animals, but questions remain
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Blood tests of several people who were in contact with a patient in Missouri who caught H5N1 bird flu without…
Continue ReadingNew York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of Heroes
AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered with confetti as…
Continue ReadingRazor blades and white powder attached to political signs lead to more charges for suspect in Arizona DNC office shootings
By Kelly McCleary and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Arizona investigators surveilling the man accused of shooting at the Democratic National Committee…
Continue ReadingUkrainian father-son pair sentenced to 20 years in Belarus prison for terrorism
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A father and son from Ukraine have been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment each in Belarus after being convicted of…
Continue ReadingA Detroit murder conviction is overturned 22 years later because of police misconduct
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan man has been released from prison after 22 years after Detroit-area prosecutors acknowledged that his…
Continue ReadingOne Tech Tip: How to prepare your online accounts for when you die
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Most people have accumulated a pile of data — selfies, emails, videos and more — on their social media and…
Continue ReadingMozambique’s ruling party candidate declared winner of presidential election as rigging claims swirl
MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Moazmbique’s ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential…
Continue ReadingFor a Diwali treat with an American twist, a new cookbook serves up cardamom-spiced carrot blondies
Associated Press Desserts and sweets are a traditional part of the South Asian holiday Diwali. For some, it marks the start of the Hindu New Year,…
Continue ReadingFederal agents search Ohio home of prominent affordable housing developer
CLEVELAND (AP) — Federal agents searched the Ohio home of a prominent real estate developer who owns affordable housing properties and senior…
Continue ReadingA lawmaker from the far-right Freedom Party is elected as speaker of Austria’s parliament
VIENNA (AP) — A lawmaker from the far-right Freedom Party has been elected as the new speaker of Austria’s parliament, weeks after the party won…
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