STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota prison has “resolved without incident” a situation involving about 100 inmates in one housing unit who would not return to their cells. One former inmate on Sunday called the move by prisoners an act of self-preservation. The Department of Corrections said that the situation was “calm, peaceful and stable
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Paul McCartney is sending all his love to friend Jimmy Buffett, the beloved tropical rock musician who died Friday, according to a statement posted to his official website. He was 76. The Beatles icon posted a lengthy and moving tribute to Buffett on his verified Instagram page Saturday, where
Continue ReadingSAG HARBOR, N.Y. (AP) — A statement on Jimmy Buffett’s website has disclosed the cause of the singer-songwriter’s death: a rare, aggressive skin cancer. The statement says the 76-year-old had Merkel cell cancer and died at his home in Sag Harbor, New York. The statement was posted after initial news of the “Margaritaville” singer’s death
Continue ReadingGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Metallica postponed Sunday’s concert in Arizona after the band said lead singer James Hetfield tested positive for COVID-19. The band has rescheduled the second night of its tour stop at Glendale’s State Farm Stadium for Sept. 9. “We’re extremely disappointed and regret any inconvenience this has caused you. We look forward
Continue ReadingLAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas residents are drying out after two days of heavy rainfall that flooded streets, prompted various water rescues, shut down a portion of Interstate 15 south of the city and possibly resulted in at least one death. The National Weather Service says a marginal risk for excessive rainfall was expected
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CNN By Shania Shelton, Jennifer Hansler and Lauren Koenig, CNN (CNN) — Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, a longtime fixture of Democratic politics with turns as Energy Secretary and United Nations ambassador under the Clinton administration, died on Friday, the Richardson Center for Global Engagement said in a statement. He was 75. Richardson died
Continue ReadingBy MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Disney wants to narrow the scope of its federal lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to just a free speech claim that the Florida governor retaliated against the company because of its public opposition to a state law banning classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades. Disney
Continue ReadingBy JILL COLVIN and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Their rivals are busy answering voters’ questions at town halls across South Carolina, glad-handing with business owners in New Hampshire and grinding to hit every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. But the front-runners for their party’s nomination, former President Donald Trump and President Joe
Continue ReadingBy Matt Phillips and Kelly Murray, CNN (CNN) — A 17-year-old boy was shot dead by police Saturday after he allegedly killed a police dog and pointed his gun at officers, authorities in Georgia said. The teenager was identified as Stephon Ford by Clayton County Police Department Assistant Chief Bruce Parks during a news conference
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By Aimee Lewis and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The US suffered a surprise 110-104 loss to Lithuania at the FIBA Basketball World Cup in the Philippines on Sunday. Lithuania led by 17 points at halftime and despite a late US resurgence held on to secure the country’s third ever victory over the Americans and
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By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Labor Day is here, which means summer is winding down and schools are reopening. The first Monday in September also commemorates the American labor movement and contributions workers have made to the US economy. Since it’s a bank holiday, many Americans will be traveling or hosting their
Continue ReadingBy WAYNE PARRY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler wants his fans to visit the Hawaiian island of Maui to help its economy recover from last month’s devastating wildfires. Tyler, who has a home on Maui, told the audience at the opening night of the band’s farewell tour in Philadelphia on Saturday
Continue ReadingMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Five people charged in an Alabama riverfront brawl that drew national attention as white boaters fought with Black riverboat crew members have pleaded not guilty to assault and disorderly conduct charges. Police said four white boaters were filmed hitting and shoving a Black riverboat captain in Montgomery. They pleaded not guilty
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CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Little Richard lived a vibrant life. The late rock and roll legend struggled with being a queer Black man in the Jim Crow era South and failed to earn the recognition he believed he deserved as one of the architects of the music genre with hits like
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — Tunisia’s opposition Islamist party Ennahdha says one of its senior officials has been placed under house arrest by authorities in what it called an illegal decision. Ennahdha condemned in a statement the sanction against Abdel Karim Harouni and called for him to be released. The move comes after the founder of the
Continue Reading By Lauren Mascarenhas and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Diplo made it to his concert in Washington, DC, Saturday night with a tale to tell. After a heavy rainstorm soaked the Burning Man festival, leaving more than 70,000 people stranded, the DJ and producer embarked on a muddy trek through the desert. With the help
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Here is an often-repeated claim you’ll hear from reporters and analysts: Former President Donald Trump’s control over the Republican primary field solidified not in spite of, but because of, his four criminal indictments. It is a catch-22; the effort to seek accountability for his effort to stay
Continue Reading By Aimee Lewis and Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — Max Verstappen further cemented his status as the dominant driver of his generation with a historic victory at the Italian Grand Prix, his 10th consecutive race win. No Formula One driver has ever won as many races in a row in a season. The Red Bull
Continue ReadingBy LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer The third installment in the Denzel Washington-led “Equalizer” franchise topped the domestic box office this weekend with $34.5 million according to studio estimates Sunday. By the end of the Monday holiday, Sony expects that total will rise to $42 million. Labor Day signals the end of Hollywood’s summer movie
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By Amy Chillag, CNN (CNN) — The Rufous Hummingbird is magical. The male’s iridescent throat glows brighter than a shiny copper penny and like most hummingbirds, whizzes through the air curiously hovering right in front of humans who ponder them. The first time Mike Parr, president of the American Bird Conservancy, saw one, it was
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