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Associated Press DAMASAK, Nigeria (AP) — When Boko Haram launched an insurgency in northeastern Nigeria in 2010, Abdulhameed Salisu packed his bag and fled from his hometown of Damasak in the country’s battered Borno state. The 45-year-old father of seven came back with his family early last year. They are among thousands of Nigerians taken
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BAKERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Helene downed power lines and washed out roads all over North Carolina’s mountains, the constant din of a gas-powered generator is getting to be too much for Bobby Renfro. It’s difficult to hear the nurses, neighbors and volunteers flowing through the community resource hub
Continue ReadingAssociated Press VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuanians voted Sunday in the first round of parliamentary elections that could lead to the center-right governing coalition being replaced by the opposition Social Democrats and smaller center-left parties. Despite economic successes, strict COVID-19 measures and an influx of migrants have cast shadows over conservative Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė’s
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HAVANA (AP) — Balto, Pepa and Mami were among the lucky ones. After being abandoned by their owners who left Cuba — or simply couldn’t care for them anymore — the dogs were rescued by animal rights activists on the island, who fed them, sterilized them and found them a new home. Many
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — When ankle-deep floodwaters from Hurricane Helene bubbled up through the floors of their home, Kat Robinson-Malone and her husband sent a late-night text message to their neighbors two doors down: “Hey, we’re coming.” The couple waded through the flooded street to the elevated front porch of Chris and Kara
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Ferris, Manu Raju and Michelle Shen, CNN Washington (CNN) — Republicans in the nation’s toughest House districts are making a major pivot on abortion with a surprising result — they’re starting to sound like Democrats. GOP candidates in suburbs of places like Tucson, Des Moines and Syracuse are going public with vows never
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By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — William Fulford moved from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to a new waterfront development in Florida in 2023. Nestled between Sarasota Bay and the southwestern part of Tampa Bay, the new home by Bradenton Beach was everything Fulford, a retired custom homebuilder, ever wished for. The developers of the new Hunters
Continue ReadingFRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Redshirt freshman Ethan O’Connor returned an interception 60 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to rally Washington State to a 25-17 victory over Fresno State on Saturday night. Washington State (5-1) trailed 17-16 when O’Connor stepped in front of a Mikey Keene pass, racing to the end zone and
Continue ReadingDAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Miles Hastings threw three of his four touchdown passes in the first half and FCS No. 6-ranked UC Davis routed Cal Poly 56-10 in a Big Sky Conference game Saturday night. Hastings entered the game ranked No. 3 in total yards passing, and he added 458 yards, completing 27 of 30
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Andrea Saint Martin (CNN) — Once miembros de una familia Amish, incluido un bebé de 1 año, fueron hospitalizados en Pensilvania el viernes por la noche después de ingerir hongos silvestres “tóxicos”, informaron las autoridades locales. Un miembro de la familia en el municipio de Peach Bottom, en el sureste de Pensilvania, dijo a las
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Not everyone was excited about Trump’s visit to the Coachella Valley. That includes a rally with the Coachella mayor on Saturday, following a statement he released criticizing the former President’s visit. The Coachella Valley Community Unity Rally hoping to unite Coachella Valley residents in support of inclusive community values that protect vulnerable populations. According to
Continue ReadingNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police say gunfire broke out among a crowd near Tennessee State University’s homecoming celebrations. They say one person was killed and nine others were injured. A disturbance in a crowd escalated to the shooting Saturday afternoon near the campus. Metro Nashville Police Commander Anthony McClain said the gunfire didn’t appear to
Continue Reading Andrea Saint Martin (CNN Español) — Ataques que autoridades atribuyeron a las disidencias de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC) dejaron este sábado al menos 17 personas heridas en la localidad de El Plateado, en el departamento del Cauca, informó la Defensoría del Pueblo del país sudamericano. En un mensaje en su cuenta de
Continue ReadingENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos made a flurry of roster moves on Saturday, activating running back Audric Estime, promoting defensive back Tanner McCalister, placing wide receiver Josh Reynolds and center Luke Wattenberg on injured reserve and elevating tackle Cam Fleming and guard Calvin Throckmorton for their game on Sunday against the Los Angeles
Continue ReadingBy Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Federal regulators granted SpaceX its long-awaited license to move forward with a fifth uncrewed test launch of Starship, the most powerful rocket system ever constructed. The US Federal Aviation Administration, which licenses commercial rocket launches, announced Saturday that SpaceX had “met all safety, environmental and other licensing requirements for
Continue ReadingBy Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — University of North Carolina wide receiver Tylee Craft has died at the age of 23 after a cancer battle, the school announced on Saturday. Craft, a four-star recruit, played two seasons for the Tar Heels – in 2020 and 2021. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in March 2022.
Continue ReadingIVINS, Utah (AP) — Matt McCarty took a two-stroke lead into the final round in his second PGA Tour start, shooting a 7-under 64 on Saturday in the inaugural Black Desert Championship. A three-time winner this season on the Korn Ferry Tour to earn an instant promotion to the PGA Tour, McCarty had a 19-under
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Minutes after Donald Trump delivered his standard warnings about drug dealers and criminals illegally crossing the border during a Saturday campaign event, the former president heard from someone who was once in the country illegally but now plans to vote for him. Elias Trujillo was one of several people
Continue ReadingAP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — “Big Spender” is the theme music for baseball’s final four. The New York Mets, New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are in the League Championship Series with the sport’s top three payrolls, joined by Cleveland at No. 23. “You have to scratch and claw and match up
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