By Betsy Klein, Zachary Cohen and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine approached a pair of lecterns in the Pentagon briefing room Sunday morning to detail the most significant military operation of President Donald Trump’s tenure in office. Hegseth spoke first, lavishing
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By CHRIS MEGERIAN and KATIE VOGEL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than a week, President Donald Trump kept the world wondering whether he would join Israel’s attacks on Iran in an attempt to decapitate the country’s nuclear program. The guessing ended this weekend, when American stealth bombers, fighter jets and a submarine struck
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By FARNOUSH AMIRI and MEG KINNARD Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — It was an unprecedented attack years in the making, with some last-minute misdirection meant to give the operation a powerful element of surprise. U.S. pilots dropped 30,000-pound bombs early Sunday on two key underground uranium enrichment plants in Iran, delivering what
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By Eva Andersen, Sean Tallant Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Broad Street pulsed with music, movement and imagination Saturday during the annual Avenue of the Arts Block Party. It’s part of the Wawa Welcome America festival. The event, presented by Ensemble Arts in partnership with the Avenue of the Arts
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By Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Just a few blocks away from the mighty Mississippi River, in downtown Minneapolis, a friendship is thriving. When it comes to having a pet, Glenda Spindler says there are highs and lows. “They give you a lot of unconditional love,” Spindler said.
Continue Reading WCCO, REPORTER’S CELL PHONE VIDS, CNN By Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Just a few blocks away from the mighty Mississippi River, in downtown Minneapolis, a friendship is thriving. When it comes to having a pet, Glenda Spindler says there are highs and lows. “They give you a
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MADRID (AP) — Spain reached a deal with NATO to be excluded from a 5% of GDP defense spending target, days before the military alliance’s leaders will gather at a summit, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Sunday. “Spain will, therefore, not spend 5% of its GDP on defense, but its participation, weight and legitimacy
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By Wayne Sterling and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — An NBA trade deal involving one of the league’s biggest stars involves a remarkable seven teams. The Phoenix Suns are trading 15-time All-Star forward Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, the team announced on Sunday. The deal involves six players and 13 draft picks, and according
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By Alan Gionet Click here for updates on this story GOLDEN, Colorado (KCNC) — Greg Johnson walks with a limp, part of the aftereffects of what happened to him the morning of June 18, 2022. An avid bicyclist, he was en route to Golden Gate Canyon for one of his long weekend rides. The ride
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By ABDULRAHMAN SHAHEEN and KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press DWEIL’A, Syria (AP) — A suicide bomber in Syria opened fire then detonated an explosive vest inside a Greek Orthodox church filled with people praying on Sunday, killing at least 22 and wounding 63 others, state media reported. The attack took place in Dweil’a on the outskirts
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By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — At 4-foot-11, Kristin Chenoweth always wanted to play basketball. It never happened, but she still made it to the NBA Finals. The award-winning actress, singer, Oklahoma native, Oklahoma Hall of Fame inductee and unabashed Thunder fan sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Game 7 of the
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By Brandon Downs Click here for updates on this story LAKE TAHOE, California (KOVR) — Six people died and two others are missing after a 27-foot boat capsized on Lake Tahoe on Saturday afternoon, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The Coast Guard said a gold Chris-Craft boat capsized due to a large swell around 3
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local deli, that is over a century old, is making some upgrades to its facility and music.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local realtors are envisioning a wide range of new possibilities for a pair of retooled Downtown buildings long known for food and recreational activities.
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By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has doubled the number of emergency evacuation flights it is providing for American citizens wishing to leave Israel, ordered the departure of nonessential staff from the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon and is stepping up travel warnings around the Middle East because of concerns
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By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s MAGA sphere of conservative media and influencers — many of whom had expressed skepticism before his decision to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities — is divided over the president’s dramatic move to strike. Many of its most prominent figures rallied around Trump. But others sharply criticized the
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By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Neither Pixar nor zombies were enough to topple “How to Train Your Dragon” from the No. 1 slot at North American box offices over the weekend. The Universal Pictures live-action remake remained the top film, bringing in $37 million in ticket sales in its second
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By Nadeen Ebrahim and Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities puts the Middle East in a volatile position, with all eyes now on Tehran’s next move. Speaking in Istanbul, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday his country has “a variety of options” when deciding
Continue Reading CNN By Nadeen Ebrahim and Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities puts the Middle East in a volatile position, with all eyes now on Tehran’s next move. Speaking in Istanbul, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday his country has “a variety of options” when
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By Justin Berger Click here for updates on this story RUTHERFORD COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Driving through Lake Lure and Chimney Rock is a sobering reminder of the long road remaining for communities continuing their recovery after Helene; but on Friday, June 27, Chimney Rock State Park will reopen to the public nine months
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By Cassie Martinez Click here for updates on this story FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WSVN) — Fans are flooding to Fort Lauderdale for a massive parade celebrating the Florida Panthers’ second consecutive Stanley Cup win. Thousands of fans will gather at noon where the oceanfront along A1A will provide a tropical setting to pay tribute to
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By Kameryn Griesser, CNN (CNN) — Whether it’s answering work emails or drafting wedding vows, generative artificial intelligence tools have become a trusty copilot in many people’s lives. But a growing body of research shows that for every problem AI solves, hidden environmental costs are racking up. Each word in an AI prompt is broken
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By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran detained the family members of an Iran International journalist Saturday in retaliation for the channel’s coverage of the country’s war with Israel, threatening to hold them until the journalist resigned from her position. The London-based Farsi news channel said in a statement that
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By Kevin Liptak, Jeremy Herb and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — By the time President Donald Trump was milling about his golf club in New Jersey on Friday evening, the planes were about to be in the air. To onlookers at the club, Trump showed little anxiety about his decision to authorize airstrikes on three
Continue Reading CNN By Kevin Liptak, Jeremy Herb and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — By the time President Donald Trump was milling about his golf club in New Jersey on Friday evening, the planes were about to be in the air. To onlookers at the club, Trump showed little anxiety about his decision to authorize airstrikes on
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A popular local recreation center was closed Sunday after a fire damaged the building.
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CNN By Sarah Ferris and Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Correction: This story has been updated to make clear Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was called before the strike, not after as initially reported. President Donald Trump and his team were in contact with top congressional Republicans before his strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, but
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, June 23 COLLEGE BASEBALL 7:30 p.m. ESPN — Men’s College World Series – Final: Coastal Carolina vs. LSU, Game 3, Omaha, Neb. (If Necessary) ESPNU — Men’s College World Series – Final: Coastal Carolina vs. LSU, Game 3, Omaha, Neb. (UmpCast)
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All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Eastern Conference New York 4, Detroit 2 Saturday, April 19: New York 123, Detroit 112 Monday, April 21: Detroit 100, New York 94 Thursday, April 24: New York 118, Detroit 116 Sunday, April 27: New York 94, Detroit 93 Tuesday, April 29: Detroit 106, New York 103
Continue Reading All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Saturday, April 19 Indiana 117, Milwaukee 98 Denver 112, L.A. Clippers 110, OT New York 123, Detroit 112 Minnesota 117, L.A. Lakers 95 Sunday, April 20 Oklahoma City 131, Memphis 80 Boston 103, Orlando 86 Cleveland 121, Miami 100 Golden State 95, Houston 85 Monday, April 21
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