Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi is accusing former leader Joseph Kabila of backing a U.S.-sanctioned coalition of rebel groups. During an interview with a private radio station on Tuesday, Tshisekedi said, without providing any evidence, that Kabila “boycotted the elections and is preparing an insurrection because he is the AFC,”
Continue ReadingBy Jason Morris and Nick Valencia, CNN (CNN) — Georgia’s State Election Board passed a new rule ahead of the November election that will give county election boards the authority to demand more information, including the ability to conduct inquiries, before certifying election results. The rule change comes 91 days ahead of the presidential election –
Continue ReadingBy Jamie Gangel, Edward-Isaac Dovere, Jeremy Herb, Jeff Zeleny and MJ Lee, CNN Philadelphia, PA (CNN) — Tim Walz was in the midst of his interview with Vice President Kamala Harris’ vetting team when he told them there was something important they needed to know. He doesn’t use a teleprompter, the Minnesota governor said. He doesn’t
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A gear crack that led to a fatal crash of a V-22 Osprey last year may have been started by weak spots in a metal used to manufacture that part, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press. The November crash killed eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members.
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THOUSAND OAKS (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams signed three offensive linemen on Tuesday as they deal with injuries to three of their starters up front. Conor McDermott, Matt Kaskey and Alec Lindstrom joined the team, which is currently missing right tackle Rob Havenstein (ankle), left tackle Alaric Jackson (ankle) and left guard Jonah Jackson
Continue ReadingBy Alex Marquardt, CNN Washington (CNN) — While the American military is rallying allies to yet again help defend Israel against an expected Iranian attack, top American officials are simultaneously pressing partners to push Iran to not carry out a strike – or coordinated strikes with its proxy groups – and asking Israel for restraint to prevent
Continue ReadingBy Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — The owners of a funeral home accused of failing to cremate or bury human remains despite being paid to do so have been ordered to pay a judgment that could top $1 billion. Judge Lynette Wenner of the Fremont County District Court entered a judgment of more than $956 million
Continue ReadingBy Sara Smart and Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — Four former hotel workers were charged Tuesday with felony murder in connection with the June death of a Black man who authorities say was pinned to the ground outside a downtown Milwaukee hotel in an encounter partially captured on video, court documents show. The charges relate
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer Raiders coach Antonio Pierce hopes to finally take a major step forward Saturday in picking the starting quarterback when Las Vegas opens its preseason at Minnesota. Pierce said a decision will be made later this week whether incumbent Aidan O’Connell or free agent signee Gardner Minshew would start, but each player will
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A murder case going back more than three decades, involving a 25-year-old Long Beach woman whose remains were located in Perris, remains active, with authorities today asking anyone who might have information to come forward. Jacqueline “Jackie” Danette Ebel was killed in December 1988. Her murderer’s identity and whereabouts are unknown, according to the Riverside
Continue ReadingBy Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld Maryland’s ban on assault weapons, with impassioned majority and dissenting opinions that sparred over how recent Supreme Court gun rights precedents should apply to the case. The challenge to Maryland’s law is one of dozens of gun rights lawsuits that have required
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Federal authorities have indicted 15 people on charges of trafficking illegal drugs from Mexico and distributing them in Minnesota, including a man from that state they identified as leader of the operation. U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger outlined the charges Tuesday against Clinton James Ward and 14 others authorities believe
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Billy Bean, who became the second former Major League Baseball player to come out as gay in 1999 before becoming the sport’s senior vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, has died. He was 60. MLB released a statement confirming his death. Bean died at home on Tuesday after a yearlong
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Harris, Walz make their joint debut as 2024 Democratic ticket, stepping out together to cheers at Philadelphia rally.
Continue ReadingAP National Writer SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — The race was billed as a bar brawl between the two baddest 1,500-meter runners in the world. Nobody figured the little-known American guy would sneak up on both of them, steal the show and take the Olympic gold medal with him. Cole Hocker threw a jolt into track
Continue ReadingTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A man accused of threatening a “mass casualty event” at a college football game last year is in federal custody in Arizona and awaiting extradition to Rhode Island, according to federal authorities. Andrew Buchanan, 38, is accused of calling the threats in by cell phone before the Army-Navy game on Dec.
Continue ReadingAP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge has branded Google as a ruthless monopolist bent on suffocating its competitors. But how do you go about creating alternatives to a search engine that’s synonymous with internet exploration? It’s a process that may take years to unfold as Google appeals the landmark decision issued
Continue ReadingCNN By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Fast-food customers are looking for ways to stretch their dollars, and this chain’s strategy seems to be working.
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Fast-food customers are looking for ways to stretch their dollars, and this chain’s strategy seems to be working. Sales
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — As she processed winning an Olympic gold medal, American wrestler Amit Elor still felt like that little girl just starting out in the sport. Perhaps it’s because she’s not so far removed from that point. Elor, just 20 years old, defeated Kyrgyzstan’s Meerim Zhumanazarova 3-0 on Tuesday in the
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