Widespread blackout leaves parts of Brazil without electricity
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A blackout has left large parts of Brazil’s north and northeast regions without any electricity. The National System…
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3 men who have spent over two decades in prison appeal murder convictions on new DNA evidence
By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Three men who have served over two decades in prison for the murder of a 70-year-old woman in her home outside…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asia shares decline as faltering Chinese economy sets off global slide
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares declined Wednesday amid worries over discouraging data on China, as well as over the…
Continue ReadingSome athletes with a fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Professional sports are a difficult career for athletes or coaches with a fear of flying.…
Continue ReadingOpera Philadelphia head to retire, and postpone 2023-24 production to save money
By RONALD BLUM Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Opera Philadelphia is postponing a show to save money, and gearing up for a change in leadership.…
Continue ReadingRussia’s ruble has tumbled. What does it mean for the wartime economy?
By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer The Russian ruble has fallen a long way in recent months, and the country’s central bank is stepping in to…
Continue ReadingDenver police officer fatally shot a man she thought held a knife. It was a marker
By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — When Denver police responded to a potential case of domestic violence this month, they say a man…
Continue ReadingRetail sales rose solidly last month in a sign that consumers are still spending freely
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Americans increased their purchases at retailers last month – for clothing, dining…
Continue ReadingMother of 6-year-old who shot his teacher pleads guilty to state charge of felony child neglect
By Lauren Mascarenhas and Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — Deja Taylor, the mother of the Virginia 6-year-old who shot his first-grade teacher in…
Continue ReadingTexas sues Shell over May fire at Houston-area petrochemical plant
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is suing Shell, alleging a fire at the oil giant’s Houston-area petrochemical plant damaged the environment. The…
Continue ReadingTyphoon Lan hits western Japan, prompts evacuation warnings for 237,000 people
By Emi Jozuka and Eru Ishikawa, CNN Tokyo, Japan (CNN) — Evacuation warnings have been issued to more than 237,000 people across 11 prefectures…
Continue Reading‘Bidenomics’ delivered a once-in-generation investment. It shows the pros and cons of policymaking
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — There are so many dots on the maps they blur into blobs — each one reflecting…
Continue ReadingPakistan anti-graft court allows questioning of deputy at Imran Khan’s party amid political turmoil
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Officials say Pakistan’s anti-graft tribunal in the eastern city of Lahore has allowed…
Continue ReadingAustralian ex-priest has prison sentence extended to 40 years for molesting 72nd child victim
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian ex-priest convicted of sexually abusing children has had another 12 months added to his 39-year prison…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Aug. 15: Trump, Maui fires, College admissions, Gas prices, Poland
CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Adults who regularly say hello to their neighbors have higher well-being than those who are antisocial, a…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Aug. 15: Trump, Maui fires, College admissions, Gas prices, Poland
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Adults who regularly say hello to their neighbors have higher well-being than those who are antisocial, a new…
Continue ReadingPoland showcases military might in a parade as war rages in neighboring Ukraine
By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — NATO member Poland displayed its state-of-the-art weapons and defense systems at a…
Continue ReadingClashes between rival militias in Libya leave 27 people dead, authorities say
By JACK JEFFERY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Medical authorities say clashes between rival militias in Libya’s capital have killed at least 27…
Continue ReadingKenya launches an inquiry into alleged abuses by a British army training unit, including a killing
By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A parliamentary committee in Kenya has launched an inquiry into alleged human rights violations…
Continue ReadingVast swath of northeastern China threatened by flooding as rivers rise above warning levels
BEIJING (AP) — A vast swath of northeastern China is threatened by flooding as at least 90 rivers have risen above warning levels and 24 have…
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