CNN Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — A truism of American politics is that older voters prefer the Republican and younger voters prefer the Democrat. That’s what happened in 2020, when Democrat Joe Biden won voters under 50 and Republican Donald Trump won voters over 50, according to exit polls. Biden’s margin among
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — A truism of American politics is that older voters prefer the Republican and younger voters prefer the Democrat. That’s what happened in 2020, when Democrat Joe Biden won voters under 50 and Republican Donald Trump won voters over 50, according to exit polls. Biden’s margin among younger
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By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Šarkić, who played for English club Millwall, has died aged 26. In a statement, Millwall said it was “completely devastated” to make the announcement, while the Football Association of Montenegro said it was “deeply saddened” by the loss of “our beloved Matija Šarkić.” “Matija was not only a
Continue ReadingAUBURN, Maine (AP) — A Maine State Police tactical team has killed a man on a rooftop after an hourslong standoff in which he shot at officers and two homes burned down, while a person who fought with the shooter reportedly died. Police say 43-year-old Leein Hinkley broke into a house in Auburn on Saturday
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By Arlette Saenz, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Joe Biden has raised $28 million heading into a star-studded fundraiser Saturday, campaign officials told CNN, as the president leans on his Hollywood friends to help boost his campaign war chest. The president’s Los Angeles event with former President Barack Obama, George Clooney and Julia Roberts marks the campaign’s latest effort
Continue ReadingBRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Peter Pellegrini has been sworn in as the president of Slovakia in a ceremony that took place amid heightened security following an assassination attempt on his close ally, populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, a month ago. Pellegrini called for national unity in his speech Saturday at a special session of Parliament that
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By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — There is so much going on inside a teenage brain that Disney’s Pixar subsidiary made a whole movie about it. “Inside Out 2” follows the main character, Riley, as she turns 13 and experiences all the emotional changes that come with puberty: more sensitivity, awareness of her place in
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Wade Phillips has long been considered one of the best defensive coordinators in pro football. His track record as a head coach though, especially when it comes to the postseason, hasn’t been looked on as kindly. However, Phillips has a chance to get an elusive championship ring as a
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Vladimir Tarasenko has brought Stanley Cup-winning experience to the Florida Panthers in their pursuit of the first NHL championship in franchise history. Tarasenko was acquired at the trade deadline from Ottawa. He has scored four goals in their playoff run, including an important one in
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TODAY: A system tracking in from the west will bring isolated showers and storms in the morning and early afternoon but most stay dry today. Highs reach the low 90s. TOMORROW: Father’s Day will be warmer and more humid as the heat index rises into the upper 90s. EXTENDED: Monday is just as hot in
Continue ReadingBy JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain put on a display of birthday pageantry Saturday for King Charles III, a military parade that marked the Princess of Wales ’ first appearance at a public event since her cancer diagnosis early this year. The annual event was also a show of stability by the
Continue Reading By Kristen Holmes and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s campaign is taking a vastly different approach to 2024 compared to 2020, with plans for fewer staff and expenses, including what they view as superfluous brick and mortar offices. Instead, the campaign pledges to run a more efficient operation that will rely heavily on data modeling, microtargeting and relying on wealthy conservative groups
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By Tim Lister and Sugam Pokharel, CNN (CNN) — More than 100 countries and organizations have gathered for a major conference in Switzerland dedicated to setting out a path toward peace between Ukraine and Russia, but there will be no delegation from Moscow. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is aiming to use the meeting, which is
Continue ReadingBy JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines has asked a United Nations body to formally recognize the extent of a vast undersea stretch of its continental seabed in the South China Sea, where it could exclusively exploit resources, the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila said. The Philippine move, which the
Continue Reading By Annette Choi, CNN (CNN) — As the sports betting industry continues to rake in record-breaking revenue, a growing number of professional athletes have become entangled in gambling scandals and gambling addiction helplines are reporting a rise in calls and text messages from people asking for help. Earlier this month, Major League Baseball (MLB) banned
Continue ReadingNICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus says it won’t let up on a course of strict fiscal discipline while supporting economically vulnerable groups and the middle class after credit ratings agency Standard & Poors upgraded the country’s rating to BBB+ from BBB. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides said in a statement Saturday that the ratings upgrade affirms
Continue Reading By Suyin Haynes, CNN (CNN) — In 2015 alone, 1,146 people died during or after interactions with law enforcement officials in the US. In 2016, the death toll was 1,093, per “The Counted,” a special report and database from The Guardian. (In both years, the vast majority of deaths were classified as due to gunshot
Continue Reading By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Charles Barkley, the basketball Hall of Famer whose second career as a blunt, no-BS commentator on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” may have eclipsed the heights he reached as a superstar player, announced Friday that next year will be his last on TV. “I ain’t going nowhere other than TNT. But I have made
Continue Reading By John Fritze and Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s decision this week rebuffing an effort to restrict access to mifepristone is unlikely to be the final word on the abortion pill – and the next person to speak will almost certainly be a Trump-appointed judge in Texas at the center of the
Continue ReadingBy Sara Smart and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Almost 30 people were rescued and medically evaluated after being stuck hanging upside down on a ride at an amusement park in Portland. The “AtmosFEAR” ride at Oaks Amusement Park “stopped at the apex position while operating in the 360-degree setting, suspending 28 riders upside down,”
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