By Kyle Feldscher, Manu Raju, Morgan Rimmer and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Joe Biden’s defenders downplayed worries over his age and poor poll numbers on Thursday as the president faced a fresh wave of concern related to his ability to serve a second term. A CNN poll released Thursday morning showed the president’s approval
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — Nearly 1,600 migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. will be relocated from Chicago police stations to winterized camps with massive tents under a plan by Mayor Brandon Johnson. The mayor told the Chicago Sun-Times on Thursday that the relocations will occur before the weather begins to shift heading toward winter. He says
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By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Scientists have grown kidneys containing mostly human cells inside pig embryos, an important step toward growing kidneys and potentially other human organs that could be used for transplants in people. The technique, described in a new study published Thursday in the scientific journal Cell Stem Cell, entails altering the
Continue ReadingDEWITT, N.Y. (AP) — Police have released the ages of two Black teenagers who were fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy in upstate New York. The Onondaga County sheriff’s office says the deputy fired three shots while trying to avoid getting run over by a stolen vehicle. He was investigating a burglary at the time.
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Ian McKellen is beloved as Gandalf in the “Lord of the Rings” franchise, but he almost missed out on the role. In an interview with Variety, the esteemed actor shared that he was not the first choice to play the character. “I don’t think you’re ever the first
Continue ReadingBy TRÂN NGUYỄN and SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers have voted to fast-track low-income housing on surplus land owned by nonprofit colleges and religious institutions. The bill would rezone lands owned by nonprofit colleges, churches, mosques and synagogues to allow for affordable housing. The state Assembly also approved
Continue ReadingBy JAKE BLEIBERG and PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has long denied corruption accusations that have dogged him for years. But as his impeachment trial gets underway, another defense is emerging. His attorneys have suggested that fellow Republicans plotted to oust him. But they’ve so far
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Estados Unidos decidió enviar por primera vez a Ucrania las polémicas municiones de uranio empobrecido, como parte de un nuevo paquete de ayuda que asciende a más de US$ 1.000 millones anunciado este miércoles. Los proyectiles de 120 mm pueden dispararse desde los tanques Abrams M1 de fabricación estadounidense y llegarán
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is increasing patrols in an attempt to stop an uptick in break-ins within the past year. “In the areas we are aware of these (thefts are) being reported, we are increasing, where possible, foot traffic and vehicle patrols just to go through and add that increased presence,” CPD
Continue Reading By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — The US Justice Department on Thursday announced indictments against nine men for working for a notorious cybercriminal network with alleged ties to Russian intelligence and which held US hospitals for ransom and reaped over $100 million in payments. It’s the culmination of a years-long FBI investigation into a ransomware
Continue ReadingATHENS, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama teenager convicted of killing five family members, including three younger siblings, when he was 14 years old has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole. Circuit Judge Chadwick Wise handed down the sentence Thursday to Mason Sisk, now 18. Wise
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN) — La depresión tropical 14 se fortaleció y ahora es la tormenta tropical Margot, según el aviso de las 5 p.m., hora Miami, del Centro Nacional de Huracanes (NHC). La tormenta se encuentra en el Atlántico oriental, a sólo unos cientos de kilómetros al oeste de las islas de Cabo Verde. Huracán
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to horror, there’s really no substitute for atmosphere, and the murky doorways and long dark hallways that come with old European buildings in the 1950s. Enter “The Nun II,” a slick if familiar addition to the very fertile “Conjuring” universe that, by deftly expanding on
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CNN, WFOX, WJAX By Jessica Dean and Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis aggressively pushed back Thursday against a man who blamed him for the deaths in a racially motivated attack in Jacksonville last month. “I did not allow anything with that,” DeSantis – also a 2024 Republican presidential candidate –
Continue ReadingBy Adam Bartow Click here for updates on this story THOMASTON, Maine (WMTW) — Dragon Products Company says it will start shutting down its plant in Thomaston starting in December. Dragon, which has been owned by Giant Cement Holding, Inc. since 2006, has been in operation for nearly 100 years. The company says it will
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Osting and Alex Suckow Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — A Louisville Metro Police officer was shot during a traffic stop in the Chickasaw neighborhood, and police said the shots came from a nearby home. According to LMPD Chief Jacquelin Gwinn-Villaroel, an officer from LMPD’s 2nd Division was
Continue ReadingBy Nicole Via y Rada Click here for updates on this story TANGIPAHOA PARISH, Louisiana (WDSU) — A clear bag policy and security wand screening are now entry requirements for all school athletic events in Tangipahoa Parish. The enhanced security measures are in place, effective immediately. “The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and
Continue ReadingBy Jamy Pombo Sesselman Click here for updates on this story REVERE, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A Revere man accused of killing a dog in his apartment and assaulting his roommate is scheduled to appear in court Thursday for a dangerousness hearing. Don Algeni, 47, was was charged last week with animal cruelty, malicious killing or
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MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly exposed himself to at least five children. Robert Conner, 61, was charged with sexual misconduct involving a child younger than 15 years old. He was booked into the Randolph County Jail on Saturday and remains there. He has a bond hearing
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer Weston McKennie wants to prove he’s worthy to Juventus and its fans. He joined the 36-time Italian champion for the 2020-21 season, had his following season cut short by a broken foot, then was loaned to Leeds last January and couldn’t prevent the club from relegation. McKennie returned to
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