Prominent Hong Kong civil rights group disbands, citing government pressure
By Jessie Yeung, CNN Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF), the pro-democracy group that organized some of Hong Kong’s biggest protests, announced…
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Teachers from states banning mask mandates are speaking out. Here’s what they want you to know
By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN Teachers are already struggling to do their job during a pandemic. But it’s worse for those working in states where…
Continue Reading12 killed in overnight grenade attack in southern Pakistan
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani officials say the death toll from a grenade attack on a truck carrying women and children in Karachi has risen…
Continue ReadingJapan marks 76th anniversary of WWII defeat; no Suga apology
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan has marked the 76th anniversary of its surrender in World War II. At the somber ceremony,…
Continue ReadingFred strengthens slightly as it heads to US coast
By TERRY SPENCER and ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The National Hurricane Center said Fred has regained tropical…
Continue ReadingMalaysian leader set to resign after plea for support fails
By EILEEN NG Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin appears set to resign this week after…
Continue ReadingTorrens’ HR, 5 RBIs lift Mariners over Blue Jays 9-3
By CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Toronto center fielder George Springer departed with an ankle injury, part of a tough night for…
Continue ReadingHong Kong democracy group behind massive protests disbands
HONG KONG (AP) — A pro-democracy group that organized some of the biggest protests during months of political upheaval in Hong Kong in 2019 says it…
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Madras threshing bee gives glimpse of farming’s past
The Jefferson County Historical Society sponsored the annual Threshing Bee Saturday, giving people a chance to see how wheat farming was done back in…
Continue ReadingAt least 4 people presumed dead after mudslides hit Japan
By Emiko Jozuka, CNN At least four people are presumed dead and two are missing after torrential rain triggered mudslides throughout Japan. Three of…
Continue ReadingBaseball star Trevor Bauer denies assault allegations detailed in The Washington Post
By Kevin Dotson, CNN Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer, last year’s National League Cy Young Award winner, is denying allegations made…
Continue ReadingHow two mothers, united in loss, hope to bring peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
By Ashley Vaughan, CNN “She’s like a sister for me,” Laila Alsheikh tells CNN, reflecting on colleague and friend Robi Damelin.…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Modi to unveil $1.35 trillion infrastructure plan
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s prime minister says his government will soon launch a $1.35 trillion national infrastructure plan that will boost the…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Modi to unveil $1.35 trillion infrastructure plan
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s prime minister says his government will soon launch a $1.35 trillion national infrastructure plan that will boost the…
Continue ReadingThird-string QB Peterman leads Vegas 20-7 over Seattle
W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Third-string quarterback Nathan Peterman completed 29 of 38 pass attempts for 246 yards and the Las…
Continue Reading‘If the Taliban find me, they will kill me and my family,’ says abandoned Afghan interpreter
CNN By Cyril Vanier and Jo Shelley, CNN It’s been years since Haji and his wife have had a good night’s sleep. “All night, my wife…
Continue Reading‘If the Taliban find me, they will kill me and my family,’ says abandoned Afghan interpreter
By Cyril Vanier and Jo Shelley, CNN It’s been years since Haji and his wife have had a good night’s sleep. “All night, my wife…
Continue ReadingDeath toll of powerful earthquake in Haiti soars to 1,297
By EVENS SANON and MARK STEVENSON Associated Press LES CAYES, Haiti (AP) — The death toll from the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that battered Haiti is…
Continue ReadingCalifornia fire threatens homes as blazes burn across West
By EUGENE GARCIA and CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press QUINCY, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of Northern California homes remain threatened by the…
Continue ReadingCalifornia fire threatens homes as blazes burn across West
By EUGENE GARCIA and CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press QUINCY, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of Northern California homes remain threatened by the…
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