By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer TORONTO (AP) — Few films have broken out like Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction” has at the Toronto International Film Festival.” The film stars Jeffrey Wright as a sharp-witted author who’s told his books “aren’t Black enough.” “American Fiction” is a funny, jazzy riff on Black representation in books and
Continue ReadingRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The father of a Virginia student sexually assaulted in her high school bathroom has been pardoned for his actions while protesting the school’s handling of the case at a meeting two years ago. Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Sunday that he cleared Scott Smith of his disorderly conduct conviction. The
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Dieciséis estadios albergarán los partidos de una histórica Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 que por primera vez se jugará en tres países en simultáneo y tendrá el formato de 48 participantes. La FIFA dio a conocer el año pasado la lista de las 16 ciudades anfitrionas que albergarán 80
Continue ReadingBy Kristina Rex Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (WBZ) — A video posted to social media in Manchester’s first week of school prompted safety concern from hundreds of parents. The video shows kids riding the school bus home, and it appears so crowded that some kids are sitting in the
Continue ReadingWBZ, KIM SHARP, CNN By Kristina Rex Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (WBZ) — A video posted to social media in Manchester’s first week of school prompted safety concern from hundreds of parents. The video shows kids riding the school bus home, and it appears so crowded that some kids
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story STOCKTON, California (KOVR) — Shocking video shows a violent fight in a parking lot at Cesar Chavez High School on Thursday, Sept. 7 just after school let out for the day. One student was arrested and taken to San Joaquin County Juvenile Hall on Friday
Continue ReadingBy Laura Haefeli Click here for updates on this story DORCHESTER, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Clouds rolled in towards Savin Hill Beach in Boston Saturday, bringing booms of thunder and blasts of lightning. “I heard that bolt of lightning. It was so loud,” says neighbor Kenneth Osherow. The sound shocked neighbors who knew instantly the lightning
Continue ReadingWBZ By Laura Haefeli Click here for updates on this story DORCHESTER, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Clouds rolled in towards Savin Hill Beach in Boston Saturday, bringing booms of thunder and blasts of lightning. “I heard that bolt of lightning. It was so loud,” says neighbor Kenneth Osherow. The sound shocked neighbors who knew instantly the
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By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — American surfer Caroline Marks won her first world title on Saturday, defeating Olympic champion and five-time world champion Carissa Moore. On her way to the World Surf League final, the 21-year-old defeated fellow American Caitlin Simmers and Australia’s Tyler Wright before taking on Moore in the gold-medal match. There,
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hughes has decided not to run for Congress, in a race for a Long Island seat where several other Democrats are also vying to unseat the Republican currently in office. Hughes, an ice skater who took the top spot in figure skating at the 2002 Winter Olympics,
Continue ReadingBy SAM METZ and RICK BOWMER Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — It’s lunchtime at the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District and a colony of sabethes cyaneus — also known as the paddle-legged beauty for its feathery appendages and iridescent coloring — find their way to Ella Branham. “They’re not very aggressive and
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By Andrew Carey, Niamh Kennedy and Yulia Kesaieva, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — The United States’ top general has warned Ukraine has just six weeks left before changing weather hampers its counteroffensive, even as Kyiv is signaling it could fight on into the winter. “There is still a reasonable amount of time, about 30 to 45
Continue Reading CNN By Andrew Carey, Niamh Kennedy and Yulia Kesaieva, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — The United States’ top general has warned Ukraine has just six weeks left before changing weather hampers its counteroffensive, even as Kyiv is signaling it could fight on into the winter. “There is still a reasonable amount of time, about 30 to
Continue Reading By Eve Brennan and Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he raised his “very strong concerns” to China’s premier regarding potential Chinese interference in British democracy after a parliament employee was arrested on suspicion of spying for China. Speaking to journalists at the G20 summit in New Delhi on Sunday,
Continue Reading By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Coco Gauff’s US Open triumph has made headlines around the world, with celebrities and US President Joe Biden among those congratulating the 19-year-old on her momentous success. But while Gauff was impressing fans on Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday, there was another American teenager celebrating a title win in
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — IndyCar will hold an all-star race next year at The Thermal Club in Southern California with $1 million guaranteed to the winner of the made-for-TV exhibition. The $1 Million Challenge will be held on March 24 and air on NBC. No points will be
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CNN By Matias Grez, Eryn Mathewson and Zoe Sottile, CNN Queens, New York (CNN) — Coco Gauff, the world No. 10 women’s singles player, has defeated Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-3 6-2 with a dramatic comeback in the women’s US Open final. The star-studded crowd erupted with applause after Gauff’s home-turf victory at Arthur Ashe
Continue ReadingCNN By Taylor Ward and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Lee is fluctuating in intensity over the open Atlantic, and the powerful storm could bring life-threatening rip currents and dangerous conditions to beaches up and down the East Coast in the next couple of days. “Dangerous surf and rip currents are expected to begin
Continue ReadingBy WLNY Web Staff Click here for updates on this story New York (WLNY) — Two people were injured in a daytime shooting in Brooklyn on Saturday. Police say a man and a woman were shot while on Willoughby Avenue and Nostrand Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant around 12:15 p.m. It appears a car was struck by
Continue ReadingWLNY By WLNY Web Staff Click here for updates on this story New York (WLNY) — Two people were injured in a daytime shooting in Brooklyn on Saturday. Police say a man and a woman were shot while on Willoughby Avenue and Nostrand Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant around 12:15 p.m. It appears a car was struck
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