By STEVEN GRATTAN Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — When Ecuadorians voted two years ago to block oil drilling in Yasuni National Park, it was a triumph for environmentalists seeking to protect one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. And it was in character for a country that was first to enshrine the “rights
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By Dana Karni, Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli government voted unanimously on Monday to fire the country’s Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. “The government has just unanimously approved the proposal of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Yariv Levin to immediately terminate the tenure of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara,” according to Levin’s spokesperson.
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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — People in the United Kingdom lost twice as much weight eating meals typically made at home than they did when eating store-bought ultraprocessed food considered healthy, the latest research has found. “This new study shows that even when an ultraprocessed diet meets nutritional guidelines, people will still lose more
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By WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A man is facing multiple charges after crossing left of center around the 700 block of Old US 70, striking and killing a moped driver, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. According to the State Highway Patrol,
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A new bill introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley could provide American families with rebate checks worth thousands of dollars, using revenue generated from tariffs under the Trump administration.
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By Olivia Acree Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Kansas (KSHB) — The Baric brothers in Strawberry Hill are working to preserve a centuries-old tradition in their culture. Joe Baric and his brother are inviting the public to experience Kolo dance, a Croatian staple. They hope to engage younger generations and ensure
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By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Dozens of Palestinians were killed or wounded on Monday as desperate crowds headed toward food distribution points and airdropped parcels in the Gaza Strip, according to witnesses and local health officials. Israel’s blockade and military offensive have made it nearly impossible
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By Spencer Wilson Click here for updates on this story ASPEN, Colorado (KCNC) — A new mural in one of Colorado’s most popular resort towns is getting a lot of attention, not only for the man who painted it, but because what it can represent for the mountain community that’s sometimes called “elite.” The project
Continue Reading KCNC By Spencer Wilson Click here for updates on this story ASPEN, Colorado (KCNC) — A new mural in one of Colorado’s most popular resort towns is getting a lot of attention, not only for the man who painted it, but because what it can represent for the mountain community that’s sometimes called “elite.” The
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One woman is dead following a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident in the southbound lane on Missouri Interstate 29 early Sunday morning.
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By CNN Meteorologist Briana Waxman (CNN) — Atlantic hurricane season is about to hit its stride. August through mid-September is historically the most active stretch of the season, and while there have been a handful of short-lived named storms, the Atlantic has yet to spawn a hurricane in 2025. That could change soon: Tropical Storm
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph is rolling out a new safety initiative aimed at addressing illegally parked and abandoned vehicles left on public streets.
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By Tara Lynch Click here for updates on this story Maryland (WJZ) — Hundreds gathered at Watkins Park in Mount Airy, Maryland, on Sunday to remember 13-year-old Mason Kearns, who died in last week’s severe storms. Flash floods pushed Kearns into a storm drain after water built up in a storm drain tank upstream. The
Continue Reading WJZ, FAMILY HANDOUT, NEIGHBORS HANDOUT, CNN By Tara Lynch Click here for updates on this story Maryland (WJZ) — Hundreds gathered at Watkins Park in Mount Airy, Maryland, on Sunday to remember 13-year-old Mason Kearns, who died in last week’s severe storms. Flash floods pushed Kearns into a storm drain after water built up in
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By The Associated Press New Orleans legend Big Freedia returning with a new gospel album and the acting trio of Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer teaming up for the armored truck action comedy “The Pickup” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among
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By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Tuesday, August 5 LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 11 a.m. ESPN — Little League World Series Regional: TBD, Mid-Atlantic Region, Bristol, Conn. 1 p.m. ESPN — Little League World Series Regional: TBD, Great Lakes Region, Whitestown, Ind. 3 p.m. ESPN — Little League World
Continue Reading All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB New York 18 10 .643 — Atlanta 18 11 .621 ½ Indiana 17 12 .586 1½ Washington 13 15 .464 5 Chicago 7 21 .250 11 Connecticut 5 22 .185 12½ WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Minnesota 24 5 .828 — Phoenix 17 11 .607
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The show will go on for Stevie Nicks, but first she’s taking some time to heal. Nicks will be postponing some of her upcoming tour dates after fracturing her shoulder, according to an announcement posted on her verified social media. “Due to a recent injury resulting in a
Continue Reading All Times EDT Western Conference W L T Pts GF GA San Diego FC 14 7 4 46 48 32 Vancouver 13 5 6 45 42 26 Minnesota United 12 5 8 44 42 28 Seattle 10 6 8 38 39 35 Portland 10 7 7 37 33 32 Los Angeles FC 10 6 6
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 66 48 .579 — Boston 63 51 .553 3 New York 60 53 .531 5½ Tampa Bay 55 59 .482 11 Baltimore 51 62 .451 14½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 66 48 .579 — Cleveland 57 55 .509 8 Kansas City 56
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 64 48 .571 — New York 63 50 .558 1½ Miami 55 56 .495 8½ Atlanta 47 64 .423 16½ Washington 44 67 .396 19½ Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 68 44 .607 — Chicago 65 47 .580 3 Cincinnati 59 54 .522
Continue Reading All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF Toronto 66 48 .579 — — 4-6 W-1 38-19 28-29 546 516 30 Boston 63 51 .553 3 +2½ 8-2 W-6 38-21 25-30 568 487 81 New York 60 53 .531 5½ — 4-6 L-4 34-22
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 66 48 .579 — Boston 63 51 .553 3 New York 60 53 .531 5½ Tampa Bay 55 59 .482 11 Baltimore 51 62 .451 14½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 66 48 .579 — Cleveland 57 55 .509 8 Kansas City 56
Continue Reading All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Buffalo 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Miami 0 0 0 .000 0 0 N.Y. Jets 0 0 0 .000 0 0 New England 0 0 0 .000 0 0 South W L T Pct PF PA Houston 0 0 0 .000 0
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By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Ofir Braslavski watched as his emaciated son, Rom, writhed in anguish on a dirty mattress somewhere inside the Gaza Strip, in video footage released by Palestinian militants in recent days showing the agony of Israeli hostages. “You see your child dying before your eyes, and you can’t
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By BILL BARROW Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Anderson Clayton wanted a headline name to speak at North Carolina Democrats’ summer gala — but the state party chair bypassed familiar Capitol Hill figures, looking instead to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. She described him as “a real fighter” against President Donald Trump, someone who gets things
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By The Associated Press Dozens of Democratic lawmakers have left Texas in an attempt to block the adoption of redrawn U.S. House maps sought by President Donald Trump. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott says he will begin trying to remove the absent lawmakers from office if they do not return. The Texas House was unable Monday
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KCNC By Christa Swanson Click here for updates on this story BOULDER, Colorado (KCNC) — The mountain lion responsible for killing a dog in Boulder last weekend has been captured and relocated. That attack happened on July 25 around 9:30 p.m. Residents were walking their small dog in the 2400 block of Balsam Avenue when
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By Asal Rezaei Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — A south suburban youth football team is missing over $12,000 in equipment after they say it was taken from the team’s storage container. This all happened weeks before the start of the season. The storage container for the Robbins CalPark Eagles
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By Tim Lister, Dana Karni, Kareem Khadder and Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Negotiations on a hostage and ceasefire deal in Gaza appear to be at an impasse, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaning towards expanded military operations and Hamas demanding the humanitarian situation be addressed before it returns to talks. Netanyahu will urge
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