Mexico elects Claudia Sheinbaum as its first female president
By MARÍA VERZA and MARK STEVENSON Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s projected presidential winner Claudia Sheinbaum will become the…
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With shake-up at defense ministry, ‘Putin’s chef’ gets his wish from beyond the grave
By Sebastian Shukla, CNN Berlin (CNN) — Removing a long-time defense minister from his post is nothing out of the ordinary. Arresting five of…
Continue ReadingThose who back Taiwan independence face ‘self-destruction,’ China’s new defense minister warns in combative summit speech
By Simone McCarthy, Brad Lendon and Eric Cheung, CNN Singapore (CNN) — Taiwan is pursuing independence incrementally and those who support it…
Continue ReadingCalifornia firefighters continue battling wind-driven wildfire east of San Francisco
By TRÂN NGUYỄN AND THOMAS PEIPERT Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California firefighters made significant progress Sunday to tame a…
Continue ReadingParis is aiming for the most sustainable Olympics yet. Organizers acknowledge the plan isn’t perfect
By JOHN LEICESTER and PETER PRENGAMAN Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Organizers of the Paris Olympics have set ambitious goals for environmental…
Continue ReadingChinese defense minister accuses US of causing friction with its support for Taiwan and Philippines
By DAVID RISING Associated Press SINGAPORE (AP) — China’s defense minister on Sunday acknowledged the importance of newly renewed…
Continue ReadingRegistered sex offender suspected in death of Maryland parole officer arrested in West Virginia
CHEVY CHASE, Md. (AP) — Police say a registered sex offender wanted in the death of a parole officer whose body was found in the man’s apartment…
Continue ReadingChad Daybell is sentenced to death in ‘doomsday’ triple-murder case
KIVI, CNN By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Chad Daybell was sentenced to death Saturday upon the recommendation of the jury that convicted him of…
Continue ReadingBirmingham-Southern keeps inspiring, magical season alive with walk-off win at D-3 World Series
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer EASTLAKE, Ohio (AP) — Birmingham-Southern is still swinging. Now playing for a school that technically no longer…
Continue ReadingOregon officials close entire coast to mussel harvesting due to shellfish poisoning
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon authorities have closed the state’s entire coastline to mussel harvesting due to an “unprecedented” outbreak of…
Continue ReadingChina’s Chang’e-6 probe successfully lands on far side of the moon
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s Chang’e-6 lunar lander successfully touched down on the far side of the moon Sunday…
Continue ReadingAtlanta mayor declares state of emergency following water main breaks, hospital that moved patients resumes normal operations
CNN By Amanda Musa, Rebekah Riess, Ashley R. Williams, Sara Smart, Raja Razek and Jamiel Lynch, CNN (CNN) — Atlanta’s mayor has declared a…
Continue ReadingSan Diego sends Fresno State home with a 7-5 win in Santa Barbara Regional
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Jakob Christian hit a two-run home run in the first inning and San Diego held off Fresno State at the end beating the…
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La Pine man dies in overnight fire that destroyed home, prompted evacuations; brother escapes; no foul play seen
A La Pine man died in an overnight fire that destroyed his home and spread to nearby structures and vehicles, prompting explosions and the evacuation…
Continue ReadingNew Zealander Shane van Gisbergen wins Portland road race for first NASCAR Xfinity Series victory
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Shane van Gisbergen grabbed the lead coming out of a late caution and held on on the road course just north of…
Continue ReadingThings to know about the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis officer that police describe as an ‘ambush’
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota law enforcement have identified the man who they believe fatally shot a Minneapolis officer in what police are calling…
Continue ReadingChina lands a spacecraft on the moon’s far side to collect rocks for study
BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into…
Continue ReadingAtlanta mayor declares state of emergency following water main breaks, hospital that moved patients resumes normal operations
By Amanda Musa, Rebekah Riess, Ashley R. Williams, Sara Smart, Raja Razek and Jamiel Lynch, CNN (CNN) — Atlanta’s mayor has declared a state…
Continue ReadingLondon’s Metropolitan Police say 53 arrests made during Champions League final
By Jacob Lev, Zayn Nabbi and Thomas Schlachter, CNN Wembley Stadium (CNN) — London’s Metropolitan Police said 53 arrests were made during the…
Continue ReadingChampions League final: Real Madrid wins 15th European Cup with 2-0 win against Borussia Dortmund
CNN By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Few teams have faced down Real Madrid in a Champions League final with as much conviction as Borussia Dortmund…
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