By Aya Elamroussi, CNN As the University of Idaho mourns the loss of four students killed in an attack at an off-campus home last weekend, a community remains in crisis over few known details surrounding the students’ deaths and the lack of an identified suspect. The four students — Ethan Chapin, 20; Kaylee Goncalves, 21;
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By Tierney Sneed The legal jeopardy former President Donald Trump faces in two federal criminal investigations took on a new tenor Friday with the appointment of a special counsel at the Justice Department. Jack Smith, a DOJ alum known for his work in international war crimes prosecutions, will take over the investigation into sensitive government
Continue Reading By Daniel Dale, CNN In former President Donald Trump’s first extended response to Attorney General Merrick Garland’s Friday announcement that he had appointed a special counsel to oversee the criminal investigation into Trump’s retention of government documents after he left office, Trump defended himself with dishonesty — repeating his false and thoroughly debunked claims about
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LEVI, Finland (AP) — Lena Dürr has dominated the first run of the season-opening women’s World Cup race. The German skier started first in the slalom event in Finnish Lapland to clock 54.48 seconds and build a .45 second lead over Anna Swenn Larsson of Sweden. The 31-year-old Dürr made four slalom podiums last season
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By EILEEN NG Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Counting of ballots has begun in Malaysia’s tightly contested national election that will determine whether its long-ruling coalition can make a comeback after its electoral defeat four years ago. Political reformers under opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is forecast to lead Saturday’s polls. But with three main
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Sottile, CNN Proof that dogs really are man’s best friend. A police dog named Loki helped locate an 80-year old hunter who had repeatedly fallen into a river in Michigan. Michigan State Police were dispatched to search for the hunter at around 6:40 pm on Wednesday, according to a news release from the
Continue Reading By Fredreka Schouten, Gabby Orr and Steve Contorno, CNN Former President Donald Trump addressed the influential Republican Jewish Coalition on Saturday, days after becoming the first declared GOP candidate of the 2024 presidential campaign. But the chandeliered ballroom at the opulent Venetian resort hotel in Las Vegas teemed with his rivals — including potential chief
Continue Reading By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Villanova first-year coach Kyle Neptune is learning on the job. Jay Wright’s successor was matched up with Michigan State’s Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo and had a shot to win on his homecourt. Neptune helped the Wildcats stay calm and confident enough to
Continue Reading SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Prosecutors in Bulgaria say five people have been detained there in connection with the bombing that killed six people in Turkey’s largest city last weekend. A spokesperson for Bulgaria’s chief prosecutor said on Saturday that the detained individuals were charged with helping one of the people who carried out the Nov.
Continue Reading By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Security sources and a local government official say Islamic State group militants attacked an Iraqi army position in the northwestern governorate of Kirkuk killing four soldiers. IS fighters early Saturday took the soldiers’ weapons and communications gear and left the scene, security sources said. They spoke on
Continue Reading By BOUAZZA BEN BOUAZZA Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Leaders of French-speaking countries are gathering on the Tunisian island off the Mediterranean coast for a summit amid a soaring cost-of-living crisis across Africa, Europe and the Middle East due to the war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and
Continue Reading By JENNA FRYER AP National Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino downplayed Qatar’s last minute ban on the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums as nothing more than a brief inconvenience to spectators. “If this is the biggest problem we have, I’ll sign that (agreement),” Infantino said Saturday, a day after
Continue Reading By JENNA FRYER AP National Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino downplayed Qatar’s last minute ban on the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums as nothing more than a brief inconvenience to spectators. “If this is the biggest problem we have, I’ll sign that (agreement),” Infantino said Saturday, a day after
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By Zoe Sottile, CNN This might just be the best Black Friday deal we’ve heard yet. Denny’s is selling a $5.99 T-shirt which will grant wearers access to free breakfast for a year, according to a news release published Wednesday. Each T-shirt has a unique QR code sewn directly onto the sleeve, making it easy
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TODAY: Sunny and breezy with highs in the low 30s. Wind chills in the teens at kickoff this evening. TOMORROW: Chilly in the morning with lows in the teens. Temperatures recover by the afternoon due to southwesterly winds, with highs reaching the mid-40s. EXTENDED: Winds will be somewhat strong from the northwest on Saturday as
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By Maureen O’Hare, CNN The world’s population hit eight billion this week, and sometimes it can feel like they’re all packed on the same flight as you. As airlines shell out more than $600 million in refunds to pandemic-hit US passengers, travelers have been warned to brace for a very busy Thanksgiving season. Here are
Continue Reading By Maureen O’Hare, CNN The world’s population hit eight billion this week, and sometimes it can feel like they’re all packed on the same flight as you. As airlines shell out more than $600 million in refunds to pandemic-hit US passengers, travelers have been warned to brace for a very busy Thanksgiving season. Here are
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By Ben Church, CNN The World Cup finally gets underway on Sunday after 12 years of questions and criticisms of the tournament being held in Qatar. But though kickoff for the opening match is just hours away, soccer itself is still being overshadowed by off-the-field matters. FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s extraordinary tirade against Western critics
Continue ReadingBy Ray Sanchez, Nicki Brown and Brynn Gingras, CNN A disturbing trend is causing disruptions of school life across the country, forcing lockdowns and straining police resources, sowing fear and confusion among students, parents and educators, and tormenting already anxious communities. The age of the active shooter has brought with it not only the frightful
Continue Reading By Aimee Lewis, CNN “I’m a man and I love men. I do — please don’t be shocked — have sex with other men. This is normal. So please get used to it, or stay out of football.” Dario Minden was a relatively unknown German football fan before a video of a powerful speech he
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