Russian man rescued alive after almost 10 weeks adrift in sea off Siberian coast
By Lauren Kent and Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — A Russian man has been rescued after 67 days adrift on a small boat in the bitterly cold Sea of…
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Albania says only Italy is allowed to operate migrant asylum centers in the country
Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania’s prime minister says his government turned down many requests from other European Union…
Continue ReadingMexico is struggling to stamp out a homophobic soccer chant ahead of the World Cup
Associated Press GUADALAJARA, México (AP) — Guadalajara is the capital of a Mexican state that is home to tequila and Mariachi music. It is also…
Continue ReadingTrump’s economic plans would worsen inflation, experts say
AP Economics Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has vowed that if voters return him to the White House, “inflation will vanish completely.”…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Oct. 15: Presidential race, FEMA, Medicare, Israeli hostages, La Niña
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Most taxpayers filed their 2023 returns by the official deadline in mid-April, or they applied for an…
Continue ReadingAfter 67 days adrift, a Russian man was rescued but his brother and nephew are dead
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian man was rescued in the stormy Sea of Okhotsk after surviving for more than two months in a tiny inflatable boat that lost…
Continue ReadingWalz unveils Harris’ plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump’s edge
AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday unveiled his ticket’s…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea blows up roads near border with South after warning it would completely cut ties
CNN By Gawon Bae, Yoonjung Seo and Alex Stambaugh, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — North Korea blew up parts of two major roads connected to the…
Continue ReadingTaliban-run media stops showing images of living beings in some Afghan provinces
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Taliban official says official media have stopped showing images of living beings in some Afghan provinces to comply with…
Continue ReadingSlovak government and South Korea’s Hyundai Mobis sign a deal to build an electric car parts plant
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — The Slovak government and Hyundai Mobis have signed a memorandum of understanding on the South Korean company’s plan…
Continue ReadingBiden admin to provide $750 million to North Carolina-based Wolfspeed for advanced computer chips
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden-Harris administration announced plans to provide up to $750 million in direct funding to Wolfspeed,…
Continue ReadingWall Street’s been on a two-year tear. Can the party last?
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN New York (CNN) — Wall Street traders are popping champagne and toasting the two-year anniversary of a period of…
Continue ReadingFrance’s budget battle: Why the government’s plan to plug the deficit is sparking an outcry
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — France’s new government has unveiled its 2025 belt-tightening budget bill, with plans for major tax hikes and…
Continue ReadingA La Niña winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Fall is in full swing, but it’s not too soon to look ahead to winter, especially one that could…
Continue ReadingSurvivors and relatives in Maine’s deadliest shooting start the process of suing the Army
Associated Press LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Lawyers for 100 survivors and relatives of victims of the deadliest shooting in Maine history have begun…
Continue ReadingVoters in California and Nevada consider ban on forced labor aimed at protecting prisoners
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California and Nevada voters will decide in November if they want to ban forced…
Continue ReadingViolence-hit Pakistan locks down its capital for an Asian security meeting
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani authorities have locked down the capital in a major security move as senior officials from several…
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‘Very rewarding’: High Desert Food & Farm Alliance celebrates 10 on-farm efficiency grants for 2024
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Throughout Central Oregon, where water scarcity and harsh conditions challenge even the most determined farmers, small grants…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea blows up roads near border with South after warning it would completely cut ties
By Gawon Bae, Yoonjung Seo and Alex Stambaugh, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — North Korea blew up parts of two major roads connected to the…
Continue ReadingImprisoned Belarus activist who was a symbol of defiance hasn’t been heard from for months
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The last time any of Maria Kolesnikova’s family had contact with the imprisoned Belarusian opposition…
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