COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norway is closing its embassy in Mali by the end of the year, citing the security situation in the West African country. Norway’s foreign minister says the withdrawal of a U.N. peacekeeping force there “will have consequences for the security of Norwegian and other diplomatic missions and international organizations.” In June,
Continue ReadingBy Alicia Wallace, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — US inflation may have remained elevated in July, but consumers just wanted to have some fun. New Commerce Department data released Thursday showed that consumer spending jumped 0.8% last month as shoppers shelled out for restaurants, live shows, toys, games and recreational equipment. The Personal Income and Outlays
Continue ReadingAUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A Maine woman has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after her year-old son’s fatal overdose. It led to the discovery of $700,000 worth of fentanyl and other drugs. Investigators went to Ashley Malloy’s home after her son Karson died in a hospital. They discovered white powder on a blanket and sheet in
Continue ReadingBy Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Drivers hitting the roads this Labor Day weekend will be greeted by historically high gas prices for this time of the year. The record-high for gas prices during the week leading up to Labor Day was set in 2012 at $3.84 a gallon, according to a CNN
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to movie theaters. Swift announced Thursday that the concert film “Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour” will open in North American theaters Oct. 13. The theater chain AMC, anticipating high demand from Swift fans, said the film will play at least four times a day
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Two North County officers charged in connection with a kidnapping and beating are out of jail tonight. Michael Hill with the Northwoods Police Department posted bond earlier this month. He supervised former officer Samuel Davis, who is also out on
Continue ReadingCNN By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Oliver Anthony is continuing to make his voice heard after becoming an overnight sensation thanks to his viral working-class anthem, “Rich Men North of Richmond.” In a YouTube video shared on Friday, the singer addressed his song having been played at this week’s 2024 Republican presidential primary debate,
Continue ReadingHELSINKI (AP) — Prosecutors in Finland have filed charges against four Finnish men, who are part of a radicalized domestic group, for plotting attacks against migrants, critical infrastructure and their perceived political opponents, authorities said. Police said Thursday the men are also suspected of manufacturing weapons by 3D printing in preparation for a racially-motivated armed
Continue ReadingBy QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi criminal court has convicted five men and sentenced them to life in prison in the killing of a U.S. citizen in Baghdad last year. Stephen Edward Troell, a native of Tennessee, was fatally shot in his car in November by a group of assailants as
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Temps will be cooler as we head into the Labor Day weekend, but the humidity is on the rise. Dew points are well into the 60s and 70s this morning. That won’t change much until later into the weekend. Highs today will top out near 108, which is seasonally normal for the date, but we
Continue ReadingKYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country has developed a weapon that hit a target 700 kilometers (400 miles) away. His comment Thursday appeared to be a reference to the previous day’s strike on an airport in western Russia. Zelenskyy said on his Telegram channel the weapon was produced by Ukraine’s
Continue ReadingBy Cynthia Yip Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that swept through Maui, a burn victim is sharing her experience and insights into the recovery process. Judy McCorkle also has warnings for others who are in fire zones. After being in the burn
Continue ReadingBy Mostafa Salem, CNN Abu Dhabi (CNN) — An Iranian professional weightlifter received a lifetime ban from competing after shaking the hand of an Israeli athlete during an international competition, according to an Iranian state news agency. Weightlifting champion Mostafa Rajaee, 36, was filmed shaking hands and posing for a picture with Israel’s Maksim Svirsky
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By Alex Stambaugh, Heather Chen, Rob Picheta and David McKenzie, CNN (CNN) — At least 73 people have died and dozens more were injured after a fire tore through a five-story building in central Johannesburg which had been turned into informal housing. Authorities said they have moved through the building floor by floor, searching for
Continue ReadingBy Alicia Wallace, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — Last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics delivered a jobs report that only Baby Bear could offer: not too hot, not too cold, but just right. The US economy added 187,000 jobs in July. While that figure was well below the breakneck pace of job growth over the
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The show Cirque du Soleil: Corteo is performing in the Coachella Valley for the first time at Acrisure Arena through the weekend. The three-night show is on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. It’s not your average circus show according to the performers. It’s a story about the life of a clown before he sees his death.
Continue ReadingCNN By Kara Scannell, Jeremy Herb, Lauren del Valle, Nicki Brown and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump inflated his net worth by as much as $2.2 billion in one year, lawyers for the New York attorney general’s office alleged as part of their civil fraud lawsuit against the former president, his adult
Continue ReadingBy Kara Scannell, Jeremy Herb, Lauren del Valle, Nicki Brown and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump inflated his net worth by as much as $2.2 billion in one year, lawyers for the New York attorney general’s office alleged as part of their civil fraud lawsuit against the former president, his adult sons
Continue ReadingBy MATT OTT AP Business Writer U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week as businesses continue to retain employees in an economy that has largely withstood rapidly rising interest rates for more than a year. The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits last fell week by 4,000, to 228,000 the week ending
Continue ReadingBy JADE BULECZA Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — The overcrowding at Caddo Correctional Center has gotten worse and has led to fights, according to Sheriff Steve Prator. Prisoners are staying longer at the Caddo Correctional Center. The jail was built for 1,070 inmates but at last check there were
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