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The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Citing an “immediate threat to human life,” Cloudflare has dropped the notorious stalking and harassment site Kiwi Farms from its internet security services following an online campaign started by transgender Twitch streamer Clara Sorrenti to pressure it to do so. “This is an extraordinary decision for us to
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By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Scott McLaughlin led a Team Penske rout at Portland International Raceway by scoring his third victory of the season in a 1-2 finish that moved Will Power one race closer to the IndyCar championship. McLaughlin led 104 of the 110 laps Sunday to pick
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Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — La última videollamada de WhatsApp de Irene Gakwa con sus padres estuvo llena de bromas suaves. Pero debajo de las bromas había indicios de que algo andaba mal. Cuando su rostro apareció en la pantalla del teléfono, su padre se burló de ella porque se veía hambrienta y cansada. Su sonrisa
Continue ReadingBy Ivana Kottasová, CNN Pope Francis says he has taken it on himself to rid the Catholic Church of sexual abuse, telling CNN’s partner channel CNN Portugal that he was “responsible that it doesn’t happen anymore.” In an exclusive, wide-ranging interview in Rome last month, the Pontiff said the church had “zero tolerance” for abuse
Continue ReadingCNN By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Pope Francis says he has taken it on himself to rid the Catholic Church of sexual abuse, telling CNN’s partner channel CNN Portugal that he was “responsible that it doesn’t happen anymore.” In an exclusive, wide-ranging interview in Rome last month, the Pontiff said the church had “zero tolerance” for
Continue ReadingBy Evan Sobol, Lezla Gooden and Christian Colón Click here for updates on this story CONNECTICUT (WFSB) — State health officials reported the first human case of West Nile virus in Connecticut this year. The Department of Public Health said a man from New Haven County contracted the virus. He is between the age of
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KARL RITTER KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Energy problems plagued Ukraine and Europe as much of the Russian-occupied region that’s home to a largely crippled nuclear power plant was reported temporarily in blackout Sunday. Only one of six reactors at the Zaporizhzhia facility was connected to the electricity grid, and Russia’s main pipeline carrying natural gas
Continue Reading TODD KARPOVICH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Seth Brown hit a pair of solo homers, rookie Adrián Martínez threw six innings of three-hit ball and the Oakland Athletics stalled the Baltimore Orioles playoff surge with a 5-0 victory Sunday. The Orioles, who snapped a four-game winning streak, fell 2 1/2 games behind Toronto in the
Continue ReadingBy Shoshana Stahl Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — A toy giveaway in north St. Louis County brought smiles to kids’ faces on Saturday. The North County Police Cooperative partnered with STL Youth Sports Outreach to hold a “Christmas in September” event. Xaviera Stokes brought her three kids to
Continue Reading DENTON, Texas (AP) — A Texas judge has declared a mistrial in the child sex assault case against former All-Star and World Series MVP pitcher John Wetteland after the jury deadlocked. The Denton County jury told Judge Lee Ann Breading three times that it was split before she declared a mistrial Friday. Wetteland, who played
Continue Reading SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Thunderstorms and heavy rain pounded parts of northwest Georgia on Sunday, sparking flash flooding in some areas. Local news reports showed roads under water and homeowners struggling to keep water out. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Sunday afternoon in Chattooga and Floyd Counties, directing all state resources
Continue Reading By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — McLaren supports Colton Herta receiving an exemption to compete in Formula One next season, and Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko says a deal is in place to bring the American to the grid. Any deal would be contingent on Herta, a 22-year-old IndyCar star
Continue Reading By JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli military body has released a list of rules and restrictions for foreigners wanting to enter Palestinian areas of the West Bank, extending its control of daily life and movement in and out of the occupied territory. COGAT, the Israeli body in charge of Palestinian civilian
Continue Reading KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian firefighters known for rescuing people from buildings shelled in war helped a small, furry survivor this weekend — a gray-and-white kitten. The rescuers, wearing full firefighting gear, battled raging flames and smoke to pull the kitten out from under a metal chair. The kitty was in the rubble of a
Continue ReadingBy Samiar Nefzi Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Organizers of the annual North Carolina Apple Festival said Saturday, Sept. 3 that so far, thousands have taken to the streets of downtown Hendersonville for the event. The 76th Annual North Carolina Apple Festival kicked off Friday, Sept. 2. More
Continue Reading HELSINKI (AP) — Swedish and German media reports say four passengers aboard a private jet traveling from Spain to Germany are feared dead after the plane crashed into the Baltic Sea off Latvia’s coast. Swedish news agency TT said the Cessna Citation 551 jet had taken off from the Spanish city of Jerez on Sunday
Continue Reading KARL RITTER KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Energy problems plagued Ukraine and Europe as much of the Russian-occupied region that’s home to a largely crippled nuclear power plant was reported temporarily in blackout Sunday. Only one of six reactors at the Zaporizhzhia facility was connected to the electricity grid, and Russia’s main pipeline carrying natural gas
Continue ReadingBy Donie O’Sullivan, CNN Cloudflare, a major American internet services company, pulled its support for Kiwi Farms, a controversial online message board, Saturday evening citing “imminent threats to human life.” The move temporarily forced Kiwi Farms offline. Cloudflare’s decision came as Kiwi Farms was linked to a campaign of harassment and violent threats targeting Clara
Continue ReadingBy Theresa Waldrop and Haley Brink, CNN Rainfall in parts of northwest Georgia Sunday has been so heavy, CNN Weather estimates it is at least a one-in-200 year event. “Portions of Chattooga and Floyd counties have received 10-13 inches, with more rain coming. These amounts have resulted in catastrophic flash flooding and a Flash Flood
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By Amir Vera, CNN A Denver woman fell 900 feet to her death Saturday while climbing one of Colorado’s most treacherous mountains, according to a news release from the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities received a call from a man just before 8 a.m. Saturday who said he and a hiking party saw the woman
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