Scientists say they have pinpointed the moment humanity almost went extinct
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Ancient humanity was almost wiped out about 900,000 years ago when the global population dwindled to around 1,280…
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Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers want a new trial. They say the court clerk told jurors not to trust him
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Attorneys for convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh want a new trial, accusing the court clerk…
Continue ReadingMore than 70 hate-speech flyers found in Whitefish Bay
By Emily Pofahl Click here for updates on this story WHITEFISH BAY, Wisconsin (WISN) — The Village president of…
Continue ReadingMore than 50 security forces killed by jihadis in Burkina Faso, as violence inches closer to capital
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Burkina Faso’s military says that more than 50 security forces were killed during…
Continue ReadingRep. Gloria Johnson of ‘Tennessee Three’ officially launches 2024 Senate campaign
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson has formally announced her…
Continue ReadingBelarus bans citizens from renewing passports abroad, spreading fear among those who fled repression
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus’ authoritarian president banned citizens from renewing their passports while staying abroad, which could force…
Continue ReadingAlexander Payne makes ’em like they used to: Fall Movie Preview
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The great films of the 1970s have long loomed in the imagination of filmmakers raised during one of…
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Redmond, Dallas DMV offices closed Tuesday due to staffing issues; Lakeview DMV closed all week
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to staffing issues, the Dallas and Redmond DMV offices will be closed Tuesday, the Oregon DMV reported. Also due to…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina attorney general asks for state investigation into Alex Murdaugh jury tampering allegations
By Shawn Nottingham, Dianne Gallagher, Eric Levenson and Alta Spells, CNN (CNN) — South Carolina’s attorney general has asked a state law…
Continue ReadingUK government lifts de facto ban on onshore wind farms
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Conservative government is lifting restrictions that have effectively banned the building…
Continue ReadingSen. McConnell’s health episodes show no evidence of stroke or seizure disorder but questions linger
By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show…
Continue ReadingTourist-flooded Venice OKs test of fee for day-trippers on peak visitor weekends in 2024
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME (AP) — Tourist-flooded Venice has approved guidelines for testing a new fee for day-trippers on…
Continue ReadingOwner of collapsed Iowa building that killed 3 people files lawsuit blaming engineering company
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — The owner of an Iowa apartment building that collapsed in May has filed a lawsuit blaming an engineering company for not…
Continue ReadingArrivals of West Coast schools could cause Big Ten to depart from its traditional smashmouth style
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Big Ten’s westward expansion could challenge the league’s reputation for smashmouth…
Continue ReadingInformation theft is on the rise. People are particularly vulnerable after natural disasters
By CORA LEWIS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Information theft is on the rise. Over 1.1 million people reported the crime to the Federal Trade…
Continue ReadingThe effort to add young minority hockey players in North America turns its attention to keeping them
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Washington Capitals hosted more than 100 minority youth hockey players for a two-day…
Continue ReadingWith the Obamas and Biebers, Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Judge, the US Open stars aren’t just on court
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff glanced up at one of the 35-foot-wide video boards high atop Arthur Ashe Stadium…
Continue ReadingRussia says southeast Ukraine is now the main focus of fighting in the war
By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s defense minister says southeast Ukraine has become the most recent hot spot…
Continue ReadingCoach of Spain’s World Cup-winning women’s soccer team is fired weeks after victory celebration kiss
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — The coach of Spain’s World Cup-winning women’s soccer team was fired Tuesday, less than…
Continue ReadingCuba says ‘human trafficking network’ is sending its nationals to fight for Russia in Ukraine
By Christian Edwards and Patrick Oppmann, CNN (CNN) — Cuba says it has uncovered a human trafficking network operating from Russia that is…
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