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By Nouran Salahieh, CNN Stanford University apologized Wednesday for limiting Jewish student admissions during the 1950s and then denying such a practice existed in the years that followed. The apology comes after a task force appointed by the university’s president in January completed an archive-based report that found that Stanford took actions to suppress its
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By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press Americans from across the political spectrum say misinformation is increasing political extremism and hate crimes, according to a new poll that reflects broad and significant concerns about false and misleading claims ahead of next month’s midterm elections. About three-quarters of U.S. adults say misinformation is leading to more extreme political
Continue Reading By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee is set to unveil “surprising” details including evidence from Donald Trump’s Secret Service about the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol in what is likely to be its last public hearing before the November midterm elections.
Continue Reading By JEFF AMY Associated Press GEORGETOWN, Ga. (AP) — In an uphill fight against a 30-year incumbent, Republican congressional candidate Chris West was scratching for votes in Georgia’s second-smallest county on a recent October evening. West was telling voters in Georgetown, just across the Chattahoochee River from Alabama, that they should dump longtime Democrat Sanford
Continue Reading By TARA COPP and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian leaders are pressing the U.S. and Western allies for air defense systems and longer-range weapons to keep up the momentum in their counteroffensive against Russia and fight back against Moscow’s intensified attacks. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday said allies are committed
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By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients will learn soon just how high a boost they’ll get in their benefits next year. The increase to be announced Thursday, expected to be the largest in 40 years, is fueled by record high inflation and is meant to help cover the
Continue Reading By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients will learn soon just how high a boost they’ll get in their benefits next year. The increase to be announced Thursday, expected to be the largest in 40 years, is fueled by record high inflation and is meant to help cover the
Continue ReadingBy Jomana Karadsheh, Tamara Qiblawi and Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Nearly a month after the start of nationwide protests, parts of Iran now bear the hallmarks of battle zones, with flares lighting up skies, gunfire ringing out and bloody scenes recorded in video footage. “I am recording this video about the situation in Sanandaj,” said one
Continue Reading By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Any Americans hoping for relief from months of punishing inflation might not see much in Thursday’s government report on price increases in September. Lower gas prices will probably reduce overall consumer inflation for a third straight month. But measures of “core” inflation, which are closely watched
Continue Reading By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Any Americans hoping for relief from months of punishing inflation might not see much in Thursday’s government report on price increases in September. Lower gas prices will probably reduce overall consumer inflation for a third straight month. But measures of “core” inflation, which are closely watched
Continue Reading MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Karl turned to the south Thursday and headed for Mexico’s Gulf coast, though forecasters said it was unlikely to reach hurricane force. The storm had been heading slowly to the north before weather conditions halted it and turned it around. It was expected to weaken somewhat before hitting the
Continue Reading By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — A new electric car company that brings together two big names in Japanese business, Honda and Sony, has officially kicked off. The companies say they share common values of taking up challenges and serving people’s needs. The electric vehicle from Sony Honda Mobility will go on
Continue Reading By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — A new electric car company that brings together two big names in Japanese business, Honda and Sony, has officially kicked off. The companies say they share common values of taking up challenges and serving people’s needs. The electric vehicle from Sony Honda Mobility will go on
Continue Reading By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — European stocks and Wall Street futures gained Thursday while Asian markets fell ahead of U.S. inflation data that investors worry will reinforce Federal Reserve plans for more aggressive interest rate hikes. London and Frankfurt advanced. Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong declined. Oil prices advanced. Wall Street’s
Continue Reading By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — European stocks and Wall Street futures gained Thursday while Asian markets fell ahead of U.S. inflation data that investors worry will reinforce Federal Reserve plans for more aggressive interest rate hikes. London and Frankfurt advanced. Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong declined. Oil prices advanced. Wall Street’s
Continue ReadingBy Brian Fung, CNN Truth Social, the social media app backed by former President Donald Trump, has been approved for the Google Play Store, Google said Wednesday. The decision means Truth Social will now be downloadable to Android smartphones via Google’s proprietary app store, after Truth Social moved to implement stronger content moderation policies. Google
Continue Reading By Jamiel Lynch and Melissa Alonso, CNN A man accused of killing five people in South Carolina was arrested in neighboring Georgia after he allegedly committed another crime, authorities said Tuesday. Deputies arrested James Douglas Drayton of Spartanburg, South Carolina, on Monday after he robbed a gas station with a weapon, according to a release
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for children who were sexually assaulted by a high school wrestling coach have settled a lawsuit with the Los Angeles Unified School District for $52 million, they announced Wednesday. Attorneys for more than a dozen children and their families announced that the money has been paid and the suit dismissed.
Continue ReadingBy Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN With one of the world’s most diverse food scenes, China makes it nearly impossible to put together one single list that truly encompasses the “best” Chinese dishes. But with such a huge variety of flavors on offer, it’s immensely helpful to go into the country with an introductory list of
Continue Reading By JOHNSON LAI Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan has lifted all its COVID-19 entry restrictions, allowing tourists unfettered access the self-ruled island after over 2 1/2 years of closed borders. Dozens of visitors from Thailand were among the first tourists to arrive Thursday at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport. Visitors to Taiwan are no
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