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By Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has agreed to hear convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh’s jury tampering appeal. The order, issued Tuesday, means the case will go straight to the high court, skipping the lengthy Court of Appeals process. The state Supreme Court could overturn a judge’s decision from earlier this
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine has stolen the initiative from Russia with its cross-border offensive into the Kursk region. But its Western backers have so far refrained from cheering or criticizing the move. Mostly, they’ve been curiously silent. The attack surprised Russia, but also some of Ukraine’s supporters at NATO and the European Union.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BEIRUT (AP) — A senior adviser to U.S. President Joe Biden says it’s critical to take advantage of “this window for diplomatic action” to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and ongoing hostilities along the Lebanon-Israel border, fearing that escalations could spiral “out of control.” Amos Hochstein is tasked with shuttle diplomacy between
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has lost his latest bid for a new judge in his New York hush money criminal case as it heads toward a key ruling and potential sentencing next month. In a decision posted Wednesday, Judge Juan M. Merchan declined to step aside and said Trump’s demand was
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Vince Vaughn returns to television with his new series “Bad Monkey” for Apple TV+, debuting Wednesday. The story is based on a novel by Carl Hiaasen and the show was co-created by Bill Lawrence, who also is responsible for critically acclaimed shows like “Ted Lasso,” “Cougar Town” and “Scrubs.” Vaughn says he’s known
Continue Reading By Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — German authorities have issued an international arrest warrant for a Ukrainian man suspected of carrying out the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipeline two years ago. The explosions left gas billowing from Nord Stream 1 and 2 – two major conduits that transported Russian gas to Europe
Continue Reading By Caitlin Danaher, CNN (CNN) — The last operating public hospital in Sudan’s North Darfur state is at risk of closure, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned Wednesday, amid fierce fighting between the country’s rival military factions that have left more than 18,000 people dead and 33,000 injured. Civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and
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urielblanco (CNN) — Las autoridades de Alemania emitieron una orden de detención internacional contra un ucraniano sospechoso de llevar a cabo las explosiones que dañaron el gasoducto Nord Stream hace dos años, informó Reuters, que cita a fiscales de Polonia. Las explosiones provocaron la fuga de gas de los gasoductos Nord Stream 1 y 2
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Unlikely partnerships between athletes and businesses aren’t uncommon. But NFL quarterback Will Levis might have just been part of the strangest one in recent times. The 25-year-old Tennessee Titans QB has partnered with condiment brand Hellmann’s to create ‘Will Levis No. 8,’ a mayonnaise-inspired fragrance named after the No.
Continue ReadingBy Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal trial related to hush money payments said he will not recuse himself from the case, rejecting the former president’s latest attempt to remove him ahead of his sentencing next month. Trump has repeatedly sought to remove Judge Juan Merchan from the proceedings, citing
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A proposed amendment to New York’s constitution meant to protect abortion access is a crucial part of Democrats’ plans to drive voter turnout in the state this fall and potentially flip vital congressional districts. But there could be a problem: The ballot question doesn’t include the word “abortion.” On
Continue Reading Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — En la madrugada del 22 de junio de 1941 cerca de 3,05 millones de alemanes y sus aliados cruzaron la frontera para invadir la Unión Soviética sin declaración de guerra. El inicio de la “Operación Barbarroja” desencadenó una matanza de personas a una escala pocas veces vista. Fue la última
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Highs have been running just a bit above normal the last couple of days, and today will not be an exception with temps near 110. An Air Quality Alert for blowing sand and dust remains in effect until 10 this morning. A broad ridge of high pressure will persist through the week, keeping us at
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NAPLES, New York (AP) — An organic seed company with national reach has surprised its supporters by announcing it will end sales this month and give hundreds of varieties away. The owners of Fruition Seeds in upstate New York say seeds are a gift from nature and they don’t want to commodify them.
Continue ReadingBy Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Mars has agreed to buy Kellanova in a deal that values the maker of Cheez-It and Pringles at almost $29 billion. Kellanova said in a regulatory filing that its shareholders would receive $83.50 per share in cash, a 33% premium to the stock’s closing price on August 2,
Continue Reading Betiana Fernández Martino (CNN Español) — El domingo 4 de agosto Argentina amaneció conmocionada. Clarín, uno de los diarios más leídos del país, publicaba que la Justicia estaba investigando mensajes de presunta violencia doméstica del expresidente Alberto Fernández contra su entonces pareja Fabiola Yáñez. Los chats y fotografías a los que el periódico hacía referencia se
Continue Reading Sofía Barruti (CNN) — El primer ministro de Tailandia, Srettha Thavisin, fue destituido de su cargo después de que un tribunal dictaminara que había violado la constitución, en una decisión sorprendente que hunde al reino en una mayor incertidumbre política. El veredicto llega una semana después de que el mismo tribunal disolviera el popular partido
Continue Reading Julia Hernández (CNN) — Con sus 58 metros de altura –un poco más que la Torre de Pisa, pero con bastante más peso–, el búnker de St. Pauli, en Hamburgo, Alemania, dominó el horizonte de la ciudad durante más de 80 años. Construido con trabajos forzados durante el régimen nazi de Adolf Hitler, es una
Continue ReadingROME (AP) — Madonna will celebrate her 66th birthday with a private evening tour of the famed Italian archaeological site at Pompeii, officials said. Naples Prefect Michele Di Bari denied Italian media speculation the singer was planning a big birthday bash at the ancient city, destroyed in A.D. 79 when Mount Vesuvius erupted. But he
Continue ReadingPETERSBURG, Va. (AP) — Police say four people were injured in a shooting at Virginia State University. They say officers responded to a report of a shooting that occurred in a large crowd around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday. The two men and two women who were shot were taken to hospitals with injuries not considered life-threatening.
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