By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Mortgage rates ticked down this week, snapping a seven-week streak of increases. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to an average of 7.76% in the week ending November 2, down from 7.79% the week before, according to data from Freddie Mac released Thursday. A year ago, the 30-year
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By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Some of the nation’s most powerful law firms are warning America’s elite universities to crack down on antisemitism on campus – or the schools and their students will face real consequences. “Over the last several weeks, we have been alarmed at reports of anti-Semitic harassment, vandalism and
Continue ReadingBy MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced a stimulus package of more than 17 trillion yen ($113 billion) that includes tax breaks and benefits for low-income households. The plans is being criticized by some observers as populist spending that would worsen Japan’s national debt. Kishida says his
Continue ReadingBy LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian opposition lawmakers have caused commotion in Parliament, trying to disrupt a session in protest against what they say is increasingly authoritarian rule by the governing Socialists. Democratic lawmakers on Thursday blocked left-wing Socialists of Prime Minister Edi Rama from taking their seats and stacked chairs
Continue ReadingBy NAJIB JOBAIN and ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Dozens of Palestinians with foreign passports crossed through the war-torn Gaza Strip’s only exit for the second straight day Thursday, escaping Israel’s suffocating siege into the empty Egyptian desert. But the evacuation rush left families divided by citizenship status in painful limbo.
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A grand jury has indicted a man in the investigation into the murder of Debra Dickens back in 2002.
Continue ReadingBy Jaysha Patel Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — For the past two years, a giant puppet has been traveling the world, spreading a message about human rights and the plight of refugees. Little Amal is here in Southern California this week. The 12-foot-tall puppet, who represents the story of
Continue ReadingBy LEAH WILLINGHAM and JOHN RABY Associated Press Crews began the arduous process of removing layers of rubble and debris in the search for a missing worker Thursday at a collapsed coal mine preparation plant in eastern Kentucky where a second worker died. The 11-story abandoned building crashed down Tuesday night at the Martin Mine
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — USC is warning the campus community Wednesday after a student was allegedly raped by a Lyft driver on her way back to her apartment. The university says the attack took place around 3 a.m. Wednesday in the 3600 block of South
Continue Reading By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Extra shots, cold foam, oat milk and sugary syrups — coffee snobs might turn their noses up at Starbucks’ custom, often wildly indulgent, lattes and cappuccinos. But they’re turning into big business for the company. High-priced lattes and customized drinks helped lift the coffee chain’s US sales
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By Priscilla Alvarez and Camila DeChalus, CNN (CNN) — The mayors of Denver and Chicago met with senior White House officials on Thursday to discuss the influx of migrant arrivals in their cities, according to a White House spokesperson. Over the last year, the White House has come under increasing criticism from local officials across
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — Most restaurants are usually thrilled to have Keith Lee review their food. With more than 14.5 million followers on TikTok alone, Lee brings exposure that has helped turn some businesses around, with lines out the door and praise from grateful owners. Then Lee came to Atlanta. His
Continue ReadingMILAN (AP) — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s office has expressed “regret” that she fell prey to a prank call that induced her to acknowledge “fatigue” over the war in Ukraine. Meloni believed she was speaking with officials of the African Union. She told a pair of Russian pranksters that “there is a lot of fatigue,
Continue Reading By Liam Reilly , CNN New York (CNN) — HBO chief executive Casey Bloys apologized Thursday for directing staff to anonymously fire back at TV critics online, calling it a “very dumb idea.” On Wednesday, Rolling Stone published a report that cited text messages obtained as part of a lawsuit filed by former HBO executive assistant Sully Temori that showed Bloys asking
Continue ReadingBy Jessica Willey Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — SkyEye captured a bizarre standoff Wednesday evening that ended with officers having to wade into a pond to take a chase suspect into custody. The chase came to an end off Beaumont Highway and Oates Road in northeast Houston, where video
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Mayerle Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — A missing Minnesota woman’s remains went unidentified for 20 years. But thanks to a unique pack of playing cards, that mystery is over. For the first time, WCCO spoke with the curious neighbor who helped police begin to crack this cold
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By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A woman was killed when she was hit from behind by a speeding driver while stopped at a red light in southeast Houston overnight, according to police. The deadly crash happened on the I-45 Gulf Freeway underpass at Airport Boulevard. The
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By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — World No. 7 Ons Jabeur said she would donate part of her WTA Finals prize money to help Palestinians, in a tearful speech on Wednesday. The Tunisian made the pledge during an emotional on-court interview after beating Markéta Vondroušová 6-4 6-3 in Cancun, Mexico. “The situation in the world
Continue ReadingBy Alfred Charles, Peter D’Oench Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — A South Florida woman is facing charges after she was caught on a neighbor’s surveillance camera Tuesday beating her toddler son, including picking him up and throwing him to the ground. Yulia Storozhuk, 29, of Sunny Isles Beach, has
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Mayerle Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — A missing Minnesota woman’s remains went unidentified for 20 years. But thanks to a unique pack of playing cards, that mystery is over. For the first time, WCCO spoke with the curious neighbor who helped police begin to crack this cold
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