By MATT O’BRIEN and MICHAEL BIESECKER Associated Press Police officers arrested 18 people at worker-led protests at Microsoft headquarters Wednesday as the tech company promises an “urgent” review of the Israeli military’s use of its technology during the ongoing war in Gaza. Two consecutive days of protest at the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington called
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By Aaron Cooper, Amanda Jackson, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a flap on a Boeing 737’s wing partially broke off before landing in Texas on Tuesday. Delta Air Lines Flight 1893 was flying from Orlando International to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport when passengers noticed something had partially broken away from the
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By STEVEN GRATTAN Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Bolivia’s upcoming presidential election will mark a shift from nearly two decades of socialist rule, but many Indigenous and environmental leaders doubt it will bring progress in stopping deforestation, wildfires or pollution in the Amazon. The Oct. 19 runoff pits centrist Sen. Rodrigo Paz against right-wing
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By JEFF AMY Associated Press JACKSON, Ga. (AP) — Second-term Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins is seeking to solidify support as he seeks the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026. Collins, who’d declared his intent to run in July, officially launched his candidacy Tuesday in his hometown of Jackson
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CNN By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — Michael McCown sent his 8-year-old daughter Linnie to a summer camp in central Texas trusting she would be safe. But that trust was tragically broken when Linnie and at least 26 other campers and counselors were killed after a catastrophic flood swept through Camp Mystic on July
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By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday sided with the Trump administration and halted for now a lower court’s order that had kept in place temporary protections for 60,000 migrants from Central America and Nepal. This means that the Republican administration can move toward removing an estimated
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — After serving nearly 30 years in prison for killing their parents, the Menendez brothers will plead their case in front of a panel of California state parole board commissioners starting Thursday. Erik and Lyle Menendez were sentenced in 1996 to life in prison for fatally shooting their father, Jose Menendez, and
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By AAMER MADHANI, ERIC TUCKER and ALI SWENSON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Office of the Director of National Intelligence will dramatically reduce its workforce and cut its budget by more than $700 million annually, the Trump administration announced Wednesday. The move amounts to a major downsizing of the office responsible for coordinating the
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By AAMER MADHANI, ERIC TUCKER and ALI SWENSON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Office of the Director of National Intelligence will dramatically reduce its workforce and cut its budget by more than $700 million annually, the Trump administration announced Wednesday. The move amounts to a major downsizing of the office responsible for coordinating the
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By Felicia Jordan Click here for updates on this story MIAMI TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCPO) — A woman who pinned her mother against a wall with a car, killing her, will spend a minimum of 21 years in prison, a judge ruled Tuesday afternoon. Anna Millette, 23, agreed to plead guilty to one count of involuntary
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By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee sought Wednesday to blame a recent breakdown in Gaza ceasefire talks on the decision by some European leaders to recognize Palestinian statehood. Talks over a lasting ceasefire have repeatedly stalled since the early months of the war sparked by Hamas’ Oct.
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NEW YORK (AP) — “South Park” continued its cartoon assault on the Trump administration Wednesday, with an episode that addressed the federal takeover of Washington, D.C.’s police department. The latest installment on Comedy Central depicted the recurring character “Towelie” — a walking, talking towel — riding in a bus past landmarks like the Supreme Court
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NEW YORK (AP) — “South Park” continued its cartoon assault on the Trump administration Wednesday, with an episode that addressed the federal takeover of Washington, D.C.’s police department. The latest installment on Comedy Central depicted the recurring character “Towelie” — a walking, talking towel — riding in a bus past landmarks like the Supreme Court
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By Rachael Perry Click here for updates on this story LAKE WORTH, Florida (WPBF) — An elderly woman wants justice after she said her dog was attacked and killed by three larger dogs. Lucille Grubbs said she was walking her 3-year-old dog, Bruno, on the front lawn of her Lake Worth home Friday evening when
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By Chris Isidore, Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — Southwest Airlines, primarily a domestic airline throughout its over 50-year history, is looking at expanding to overseas markets, a further sign that the once-distinctive Texas airline is following the path of rival carriers. “Southwest Airlines is continuing to consider ways to grow our business as we evolve
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Tulsi Gabbard announces she’s reorganizing key intelligence coordination office, slashing workforce.
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By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Tech stocks were under pressure this week as Wall Street’s AI enthusiasm slowed and investors adjusted portfolios after a strong summer rally. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.67% on Wednesday after sliding 1.46% on Tuesday. The tech-heavy index was on track to snap back-to-back weeks of gains. Meanwhile,
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By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man charged with fatally shooting an “American Idol” music supervisor and her husband in their Los Angeles home will undergo mental evaluation to determine whether he’s fit to stand trial, a judge ruled Wednesday. Raymond Boodarian, 22, was set to be arraigned in a
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PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Tuesday, Platte County Clerk Jera Pruitt and the Board of Equalization chair Lee Ann Fadler signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Missouri State Tax Commission (STC), to finalize a negotiated agreement to raise residential property taxes.
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A Missourian who contracted an amoeba that kills brain cells at the Lake of the Ozarks has died, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said Wednesday.
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By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Ten Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives have asked the NCAA if and how college sports’ major governing body plans to protect the interests of female athletes as the largest portion of NIL and revenue-sharing payments continue to be directed to male athletes. The lawmakers, in a
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By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk on Wednesday pushed back against a report that he’s dropping plans to form a new political party after he grew angry with President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill. The Wall Street Journal reported that the richest man in the world has told associates he fears founding a
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By Hanna Lopez Click here for updates on this story LUXEMBURG, Wisconsin (WGBA) — Community members gathered to witness a once-in-a-lifetime event: the moving of the historic St. Mary’s Parish building. “It has a lot of weight behind it, so it’ll be interesting to see how it’s gonna move,” Neighbor Jody Vandertie, said. She says
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By Alejandra Jaramillo, Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — As Vice President JD Vance staged a lunch to thank the National Guard members that President Donald Trump has deployed to Washington, DC, he was frequently drowned out by protesters. Vance entered Union Station’s Shake Shack to a mix of claps and boos, shaking hands and posing
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By Tyler Job Click here for updates on this story MENASHA, Wisconsin (WGBA) — A mother and several Good Samaritans jumped into action and saved a toddler from a sinking car after the vehicle accidentally drove into the Menasha Marina. Now police are calling their actions heroic. Officers say it happened just before 9 p.m.
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By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN (CNN) — Target CEO Brian Cornell is stepping down after 11 years amid struggles at one of America’s most prominent retail chains. Cornell helped engineer a turnaround at Target, but it’s been a rocky few years for the retailer. Incoming Target CEO Michael Fiddelke, a veteran leader at the company, will
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By MEG KINNARD Associated Press Former President Barack Obama has waded into states’ efforts at rare mid-decade redistricting efforts, saying he agrees with California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s response to alter his state’s congressional maps, in the way of Texas redistricting efforts promoted by President Donald Trump aimed at shoring up Republicans’ position in next year’s
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By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge has ruled that several Texas school districts do not need to comply with a state law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all classrooms. The colorful 55-page opinion issued Wednesday by US District Judge Fred Biery is the latest court victory in a series
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By Tal Shalev, Joseph Ataman, Pierre Bairin, Angus Watson, Dana Karni, CNN (CNN) — In an escalating international dispute, Israel launched a series of diplomatic attacks against several of its Western allies as they prepare to recognize a Palestinian state next month. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent two strongly worded letters to the leaders of
Continue Reading By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — Michael McCown sent his 8-year-old daughter Linnie to a summer camp in central Texas trusting she would be safe. But that trust was tragically broken when Linnie and at least 26 other campers and counselors were killed after a catastrophic flood swept through Camp Mystic on July 4.
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