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Month: October 2024

Israel has given no assurances it won’t target Iran’s nuclear facilities, top State Department official tells CNN

CNN By Kylie Atwood and Jennifer Hansler, CNN Washington (CNN) — Israel has not given assurances to the Biden administration that targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities is off the table in retaliation for the Iranian ballistic missile strikes earlier this week, a top US State Department official told CNN on Friday. The official added that it

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FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here’s what it does — and doesn’t do

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Helene. With Helene hitting during the homestretch of an election year, the agency has been criticized by some residents and politicians, like Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who question its response and are

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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.; Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell. ___ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark.; Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. ___ CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Sens. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C.; Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio; Catherine Russell, UNICEF’s executive

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Athletics slugger Brent Rooker undergoes surgery on right forearm for elbow issue

AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker underwent surgery on his right forearm after being bothered by an elbow issue that limited him to playing primarily designated hitter this season. Rooker’s arthoscopic procedure was performed Tuesday by Dr. Michael Freehill to repair an extensor tendon that was partially torn, according

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‘Devastated’ Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won’t pitch for the Padres in the NLDS

AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won’t pitch for the San Diego Padres in the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-hander has an ulnar collateral ligament injury, A.J. Preller, the Padres president of baseball operations, said Friday. Recovery typically takes 12 to 18

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Mets’ victory over Brewers in NL Wild Card Series decider was ESPN’s most-watched game in 3 years

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — The New York Mets’ 4-2 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday night in the deciding game of the NL Wild Card Series averaged 4,017,000 viewers on ESPN and streaming, making it ESPN’s most-watched Major League Baseball game in three years. ESPN and Nielsen reported Friday afternoon that the audience peaked

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With misinformation swirling in Hurricane Helene’s wake, officials urge residents to ‘stop this conspiracy theory junk’

By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Local officials and relief agencies working in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene are urging residents to verify the information they are sharing or repeating, saying a deluge of false rumors is hindering recovery efforts. The hurricane tore a destructive path through the southeastern United States a week ago, killing

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El rey de España apela a la “unidad” sobre las “discrepancias” en medio de la controversia diplomática con México

Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — El rey Felipe VI apeló este viernes a la “unidad” sobre las “discrepancias” en los países iberoamericanos, durante su participación en la inauguración del Encuentro de las Academias Iberoamericanas de la Historia en Trujillo, España. Las declaraciones del monarca se producen días después de que la nueva presidenta de México,

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