Are North Koreans fighting in Ukraine? Here’s what we know
By Helen Regan, Yoonjung Seo, Mike Valerio, Brad Lendon, Victoria Butenko and Maria Kostenko, CNN
Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — There is… Continue Reading
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Sensational mass trial shines a dark light on rape culture in France
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AVIGNON, France (AP) — They are, on the face of it, the most ordinary of men. Yet they’re all on trial charged… Continue Reading
Tunisia’s president is inaugurated for a second term following a crackdown on his opponents
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisian President Kais Saied has been inaugurated for a second term, following a monthslong crackdown and string of arrests… Continue Reading
Firefighters battle huge blaze tearing through New Zealand wetland home to threatened species
By Jessie Yeung, CNN
(CNN) — A massive fire is ripping through a protected wetland in New Zealand, threatening its delicate ecosystem and… Continue Reading
Ohtani’s historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership
Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any… Continue Reading
Hong Kong bars services like WhatsApp and Google Drive from government computers
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HONG KONG (AP) — The Hong Kong government is barring most civil servants from using popular apps like WhatsApp, WeChat and Google… Continue Reading
Video shows damage to Netanyahu’s beach house as Hezbollah claims drone attack
By Irene Nasser and Isaac Yee, CNN
(CNN) — The beachside home of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu was damaged in a drone strike claimed by… Continue Reading
Villagers are wary of plans to dam a river to ensure Panama Canal’s water supply
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EL JOBO, Panama (AP) — A long, wooden boat puttered down the Indio River’s chocolate waters carrying Ana María… Continue Reading
Stock market today: Wall Street slumps to a rare 3-day losing streak
AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell Wednesday as more steam came out of Wall Street’s huge, record-breaking rally.
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Young women lean Democratic. Now the election may hinge on Harris’ ability to run up the score
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — At the University of Pittsburgh, as freshmen students took their first steps on campus and… Continue Reading
Higher education, fresh optimism, more Democratic: Takeaways from a key county in Pennsylvania
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WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the most important signs of how people will vote is how much education they have. Voters… Continue Reading
In Pennsylvania, an influx of college graduates could push a key county toward Harris
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BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — It was love at first sight when Ellen Matis pulled up to this small Pennsylvania borough on… Continue Reading
South Carolina to build first monument to an African American. Meet Robert Smalls
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BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is preparing to put up its first individual statue for an African American on… Continue Reading
They made 36 million Corn Poppers. Here’s how they pick the right ones for the Toy Hall of Fame
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Before the National Toy Hall of Fame inducts a new class each fall, curators at the upstate New York… Continue Reading
Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for ‘snowbirds’ on Florida’s Gulf Coast
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BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The start of “snowbird” season in Florida is only weeks away, but many Florida Gulf… Continue Reading
A man who threatened to kill Democratic election officials pleads guilty
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DENVER (AP) — A Colorado man repeatedly made online threats about killing the top elections officials in his state… Continue Reading
With or without the far right in power, Austria’s links with Russia cause concern among allies
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VIENNA (AP) — Tens of thousands of devastated Swifties trading friendship bracelets, wearing sparkly dresses and… Continue Reading
Harvey Weinstein’s retrial moved to next year, lawyer plans to hire a private investigator
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NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein's retrial on sex crimes charges in Manhattan won't start until next year and a new allegation… Continue Reading
Trump targets hardcore partisans, Harris goes after moderates: Inside the campaign’s final sprint
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WASHINGTON (AP) — In battleground Pennsylvania, Kamala Harris warned that democracy and reproductive rights were… Continue Reading
Fernando Valenzuela, Mexican-born pitcher whose feats for Dodgers fueled ‘Fernandomania,’ dies at 63
AP Sports Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born phenom for the Los Angeles Dodgers who inspired… Continue Reading