Diver dies in preliminary operations to recover tech tycoon’s sunken superyacht
Story by Reuters Palermo, Italy (Reuters) — A diver died on Friday during preliminary operations to recover British tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s…
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Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk arrives back home after spending six weeks at a Louisiana detention center
By Gloria Pazmino, Rebekah Riess, Dalia Faheid, CNN Tufts University doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk on Saturday arrived in her home state of…
Continue ReadingPope Leo asks cardinals to make themselves ‘small’ in first Mass as pontiff as cardinals deny he’s a ‘counterweight’ to Trump
By Christian Edwards, Lauren Kent, Christopher Lamb and Kara Fox, CNN Rome (CNN) — On most days, the Sistine Chapel is one of the world’s…
Continue ReadingUS and other allies of Ukraine pile pressure on Putin, threatening fresh sanctions if he refuses 30-day truce
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine’s Western allies including the US are threatening to slap Russia with more sanctions if Moscow fails…
Continue ReadingVictims’ group alleges Pope Leo XIV mishandled sexual abuse cases involving priests in Chicago and Peru
By Bob Ortega and Robert Kuznia, CNN (CNN) — Six weeks before American Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the activist group…
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Furry Friends: Kona the lab loves to wag her tail
This week’s Furry Friend is Kona, a 7-year-old black lab who is a very happy girl. Don’t let her age fool you, Kona is still full of puppy energy.…
Continue ReadingUS admits its new aid plan would initially only feed 60% of Gaza, as UN rejects proposal
By Jeremy Diamond, Alex Marquardt and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee outlined an American-Israeli plan to…
Continue ReadingAir traffic controllers lose radar and radio contact with planes approaching and departing Newark for 90 seconds – again
By Pete Muntean, CNN Washington (CNN) — Air traffic controllers handling flights approaching and departing Newark Liberty International Airport…
Continue ReadingTrump floats raising taxes on the rich to pay for his sweeping tax and spending cuts package
By Lauren Fox, Sarah Ferris, Tami Luhby and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said he’s open to hiking taxes on wealthy…
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Save the Date: A weekend of Mother’s Day events in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from Mother’s Day celebrations to…
Continue ReadingUkraine says it has uncovered Hungarian spy network working in border region
By Svitlana Vlasova, Tim Lister and Todd Symons, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine said Friday it had exposed a network of Hungarian spies trying to obtain…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court Justice David Souter, a Bush nominee who veered to the left, dies at 85
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican appointee who retired from the high court in 2009 after…
Continue Reading5 things to know for May 9: Pope Leo XIV, India-Pakistan, Trump firings, VOA, Great Lakes
By Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has elevated yet another Fox News personality to a position of power. On Thursday, Trump…
Continue ReadingTwo men convicted of felling UK’s famous Sycamore Gap tree
By Jack Guy and Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Two men have been found guilty of criminal damage for felling a landmark sycamore tree in northern…
Continue ReadingHow Bryan Kohberger could get the death penalty off the table before his trial even starts
By Jean Casarez, CNN (CNN) — Bushy eyebrows. DNA on a knife sheath. Amazon purchase records. The evidence that Judge Steven Hippler is allowing…
Continue ReadingEllen Miles is planting seeds of hope through guerrilla gardening
Chiara Alicia Fanconi, CNN London (CNN) — For the first time in history, the majority of humans live in cities — spaces often defined by…
Continue ReadingPutin, Xi and friendly world leaders celebrate Russia’s Victory Day at Moscow Parade
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken center stage at Russia’s Victory Day parade on Friday,…
Continue ReadingChina has spent billions developing military tech. Conflict between India and Pakistan could be its first major test
By Nectar Gan, Simone McCarthy and Brad Lendon, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The escalating conflict between India and Pakistan could be offering the…
Continue ReadingPope Leo XIV’s friends say he’ll continue Francis’ legacy in his own image
By Eric Bradner, Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The world watched in rapt anticipation on Thursday as newly appointed Pope Leo XIV stepped up to…
Continue ReadingPope Leo XIV’s unexpected New Orleans Creole background excites city’s large Catholic community
By Andy Rose, Taylor Romine and Matthew Rehbein, CNN (CNN) — When Father Tony Ricard watched Pope Leo XIV deliver his first address to the…
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