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Saskatchewan mass stabbing suspect underwent ‘medical distress’ and died after his arrest, police say
By Amir Vera, Eric Levenson and Nouran Salahieh, CNN Myles Sanderson, the suspect in the mass stabbing in Canada, died Wednesday after going into “medical distress” after his arrest, according to Royal Canadian Mounted Police Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore. Sanderson’s death means both suspects in the attack that rocked the Canadian province of Saskatchewan are
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Xi and Putin to meet in person next week, Russian envoy says: state media
By Simone McCarthy and Nectar Gan, CNN Chinese leader Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet on the sidelines of a summit in Uzbekistan next week, Russia’s envoy to Beijing Andrey Denisov told reporters on Wednesday, according to Russian state news agency Tass. The expected meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
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Italy’s fractured left taps young feminist to lift campaign
By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press MODENA, Italy (AP) — As far-right leader Giorgia Meloni ’s push to become Italy’s first female premier gathers momentum, the country’s fractured left is offering voters a contrasting style of feminist politics. Elly Schlein, a 37-year-old U.S.-Italian national who grew up in Switzerland, cut her political organizing chops on two
Continue Reading China earthquake deaths rise to 74 as lockdown anger grows
BEIJING (AP) — The death toll in this week’s earthquake in western China has jumped to 74 with another 26 people still missing, the government reported Wednesday, as frustration rose with uncompromising COVID-19 lockdown measures that prevented residents from leaving their buildings after the shaking. The 6.8 magnitude quake that struct just after noon Monday
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As China’s economy slows, one industry is seeing record profits: Covid testing
By Laura He, CNN Business China’s zero-Covid strategy of endless testing and lockdowns has hammered its economy and taken a toll on company profits, but it has delivered a windfall for test makers. Twelve of China’s top Covid testing firms have recently posted huge increases in both revenues and net profits for the first half
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As China’s economy slows, one industry is seeing record profits: Covid testing
By Laura He, CNN Business China’s zero-Covid strategy of endless testings and lockdowns has hammered its economy and taken a toll on company profits, but it has delivered a windfall for test makers. Twelve of China’s top Covid testing firms have recently posted huge increases in both revenues and net profits for the first half
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WNBA legend Sue Bird retires from the game after playoff loss in Seattle
By Seán Federico-O’Murchú, CNN Legendary basketball player Sue Bird bid farewell to the sport Tuesday night when her Seattle Storm lost to the Las Vegas Aces, who advanced to the WNBA Finals. “It’s sad,” she said in an interview with ESPN after the game. “Obviously, so thankful for 20 years here. I’m going to miss
Continue Reading Video of child refugee in Libya sheds light on rampant abuse
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Cowering in a bare corner, the 15-year-old boy begs for mercy and holds up his arms, trying to fend off the rifle pointed at his face. “Where is the money? Where is the money?” the holder of the rifle barks, over and over. The unseen man pulls
Continue Reading Rescued Irrawaddy dolphin calf dies despite weeks of care
By TASSANEE VEJPONGSA Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — An Irrawaddy dolphin calf who was rescued and nursed day and night for weeks by veterinarians and volunteers after his rescue from a tidal pool on Thailand’s shore has died despite all their efforts, officials who were providing emergency care for the animal said Wednesday. The baby
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Gilbert ties high with 9 strikeouts, M’s beat White Sox 3-0
By CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Logan Gilbert tied his career high with nine strikeouts, Cal Raleigh homered and the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 3-0 to keep the AL wild-card race tight. Raleigh hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Mariners won for the eighth time in
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A woman died in the Grand Canyon while hiking in extremely high temperatures, park says
By Elizabeth Wolfe and Paradise Afshar, CNN A woman who embarked on a multi-day backpacking trip through the Grand Canyon National Park died on a trail Sunday, the park said. Delphine Martinez, 59, of Window Rock, Arizona, “became disoriented and later unconscious” while hiking along the Thunder River Trail and was not able to be
Continue Reading Dodgers outslug Giants 6-3, Muncy homers twice
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joey Gallo blasted a go-ahead, three-run homer in the second inning and Max Muncy added a pair of solo shots in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 6-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. The NL West leaders reduced their magic number to six while improving to
Continue Reading Candy, cash, gifts: How rewards help recovery from addiction
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer Harold Lewis has been fighting drug addiction for years, but only recently started thinking recovery could be fun. The 59-year-old former cook earned small prizes — candy, gum, gift cards, sunglasses and headphones — for attending meetings and staying in treatment for opioid addiction during a 12-week program
Continue Reading Alfaro’s 2-run single in 9th rallies Padres past Dbacks, 6-5
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jorge Alfaro hit a two-run, bases-loaded single with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the San Diego Padres to a wild 6-5 comeback victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Padres, who fell behind 5-0 after five innings, pulled back into the game on
Continue Reading Khachanov stops Kyrgios in 5 sets; faces Ruud in semifinals
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Karen Khachanov has advanced to the first Grand Slam semifinal of his career by edging Nick Kyrgios 7-5, 4-6, 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-4 at the U.S. Open. Kyrgios could not quite follow up his victory over defending champion Daniil Medvedev. The match began Tuesday night
Continue Reading NFL features record-tying 10 new head coaches
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer There will be a new look on the sideline in Week 1 of the NFL season with a record-tying 10 new head coaches across the league. The overhaul of nearly one-third of the league matches the previous high last reached 2006. The new crop includes five retreads looking
Continue Reading Re-start: QB Jacoby Brissett, Browns in good place together
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Jacoby Brissett could have picked other teams, definitely more stable places to play. He wanted to be Cleveland. The veteran quarterback chose the Browns, who will count on him to keep them competitive while starter Deshaun Watson serves his 11-game NFL suspension. Brissett has been
Continue Reading Appreciation: Sue Bird gives basketball lasting assist
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Sue Bird just knows how to win. That’s what she does. It’s what she has always done. Few in sports can rival the success the point guard has had in women’s basketball. Bill Russell and Serena Williams come to mind. Still, despite decades of success the G-O-A-T narrative is
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SEC teams get more chances for September statements
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer The Southeastern Conference was perhaps one blocked kick away from perfection last weekend, with a few impressive nonconference victories and some no-brainers. For teams like No. 1 Alabama and No. 24 Tennessee, bigger tests start on Saturday, when they’re among five SEC teams engaging in Power Five nonconference matchups.
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