A bombing at a checkpoint in Somalia killed at least 18 people, authorities say
By OMAR FARUK Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — An explosives-laden vehicle has detonated at a security checkpoint in the central Somalia…
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A Texas teen was suspended for weeks over his locs hairstyle. Now, his family is suing the governor
By Chandelis Duster, CNN (CNN) — A Black high school student who was suspended over his locs hairstyle and his mother have sued Texas Gov. Greg…
Continue ReadingBiden faces foreign policy trouble spots as he aims to highlight his experience on the global stage
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — This probably wasn’t how President Joe Biden envisioned his big foreign policy week…
Continue ReadingHer son was an accused cult leader. She says he was a victim, too.
By Donie O’Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — “Now the family tree goes like this,” the man on the tape extolled confidently. “John John…
Continue ReadingCroatian police detain 9 soccer fans over the violence in Greece last month that killed one person
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatian police have arrested nine soccer fans sought on international warrants for involvement in deadly violence last…
Continue ReadingA Nebraska mother who provided an illegal abortion for her daughter and helped dispose of the fetus gets 2 years in prison, report says
By Mitchell McCluskey, CNN (CNN) — A Nebraska mother who was accused of helping her 17-year-old daughter have an illegal abortion and disposing…
Continue ReadingTrudeau pledges Canada’s support for Ukraine and punishment for Russia
By BRIAN P. D. HANNON Associated Press Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced several support measures for Ukraine including military,…
Continue ReadingFederal judge overturns California ban on high-capacity gun magazines
By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge struck down California’s ban on firearm magazines holding more than 10 rounds Friday as…
Continue ReadingMany states are expanding their Medicaid programs to provide dental care to their poorest residents
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For months, Carlton Clemons endured crippling pain from a rotting wisdom tooth. He…
Continue ReadingClinging to hope in Derna, as grief turns to anger
By Sarah El Sirgany and Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Derna (CNN) — In the days that followed the devastating floods in the Libyan city of Derna,…
Continue ReadingUganda’s president says airstrikes killed ‘a lot’ of rebels with ties to Islamic State in Congo
By RODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni says recent airstrikes against rebels with ties to…
Continue ReadingFlorida siblings, ages 10 and 11, stopped while driving mom’s car on freeway 200 miles from home
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A 10-year-old Florida boy and his 11-year-old sister who were running away to California drove 200 miles in their…
Continue ReadingUkraine targets a key Crimean city a day after striking Russia’s Black Sea Fleet headquarters
By SUSIE BLANN Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine on Saturday morning launched another missile attack on Sevastopol on the occupied…
Continue ReadingRussell Brand makes first public comments since sexual assault allegations
By Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Russell Brand has made his first public comments since being accused of rape and sexual assault, thanking…
Continue ReadingNiger’s junta accuses United Nations chief of blocking its participation at General Assembly
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The military government that seized power in Niger has accused United Nations…
Continue ReadingA landslide in Sweden causes a huge sinkhole on a highway and 3 are injured when cars crash
HELSINKI (AP) — A landslide in western Sweden caused a huge sinkhole on a major highway to Norway early Saturday, and three people were injured…
Continue ReadingLebanese troops rescue 27 migrants from sinking boat off Lebanon’s coast
BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese army and the country’s civil defense have recused 27 migrants whose boat was sinking off the coast of north Lebanon.…
Continue ReadingHow California is using AI to snuff out wildfires before they explode
By Stephanie Elam, CNN (CNN) — Firefighters want every leg up they can get to knock out a blaze before it becomes an inferno. The California…
Continue ReadingPope Francis insists Europe doesn’t have a migrant emergency and challenges countries to open ports
By NICOLE WINFIELD, SYLVIE CORBET and TRISHA THOMAS Associated Press MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Pope Francis challenged French President Emmanuel…
Continue ReadingShadows in the valley: Nearly eight years after a shooting at Umpqua Community College left nine people dead, an Oregon community is still trying to heal
By Alaa Elassar, CNN Photographs by Will Lanzoni, CNN Roseburg, Oregon (CNN) — Driving into Roseburg feels like entering a postcard. The small…
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