HAVANA (AP) — Four Russian ships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, will arrive in Havana next week, Cuban officials said Thursday, citing “historically friendly relations” between both nations and as tensions escalate over Western military support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. Cuba’s foreign ministry said in a news release that the ships will be
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By Tod Palmer Click here for updates on this story LEE’S SUMMIT, Missouri (KSHB) — Fran Baker is a romance novelist by trade, but she made a foray into nonfiction as an homage to her late husband, Vincent Baker, and the 58th Armored Field Artillery Battalion’s exploits in World War II. The Kansas City, Missouri,
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN Español) — El oficialista Morena y sus aliados, los partidos del Trabajo (PT) y Verde Ecologista (PVEM), se perfilan para ser la fuerza mayoritaria en el Congreso mexicano, tanto en la Cámara de Diputados como en el Senado, por los siguientes tres años. Analistas consultados por CNN coincidieron en que esta mayoría
Continue ReadingBy Marvin Hurst Click here for updates on this story NORTH TEXAS (KOVR) — Todd Reiter doesn’t want pity or woes for his loss. The husband and father of three would prefer the lens turn towards the resilience he said farmers and ranchers must embody. “I’ve told myself several times quit being a baby. People
Continue ReadingBy Stefanie Lauber Click here for updates on this story CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) — You might know that weather played an important role in the execution of Operation Overlord: the Invasion of Normandy, known as D-Day. The invasion was the largest amphibious invasion in military history, including land, air, and sea forces of the
Continue ReadingBy Matthew Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — Three Jewish students from UCLA filed a federal lawsuit against the president of the University of California and the university’s leadership on Wednesday over the controversial pro-Palestinian encampment that popped up on its campus in April and May. The 74-page complaint,
Continue ReadingBy Matthew Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — A man was stabbed during a fight just outside South El Monte High School following a graduation ceremony at the school, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Thursday. Two suspects fled the scene of the stabbing and the department said
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Juneteenth, the oldest known US celebration of the end of slavery. On June 19, 1865, over two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved African Americans in Texas were told they were free. Knowledge of the celebration spread as families
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Narendra Modi, prime minister of India. Personal Birth date: September 17, 1950 Birth place: Vadnagar, Gujarat, India Birth name: Narendra Damodardas Modi Father: Damodardas Modi Mother: Hiraba “Heeraben” Modi Marriage: Jashodaben (Chimanlal) Modi (1968-present, separated) Education: Delhi University, B.A., 1978; Gujarat University,
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Korean War. Although hostilities ceased in 1953, there has been no formal end to the war. Causes of the Korean War Korea was under Japanese rule before and during World War II, and was divided into two parts after the Japanese surrender. The Soviet Union
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY Associated Press Whether to count more than 1,900 mail ballots cast in one New Jersey county will be up to a judge after their envelopes were unsealed prematurely and members of the local election board deadlocked on how to proceed. The circumstances that led to the envelopes being unsealed early are
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By Kylie Atwood and MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration has spent the last week pushing allies in the Middle East to make specific threats to Hamas, as part of an urgent campaign to push the group toward accepting the latest Israeli ceasefire and hostage proposal that would pause the fighting in Gaza. US officials have publicly
Continue ReadingDOWNIEVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A woman found dead last year in a mountain community was the victim of the first documented fatal black bear attack on a human in California. The death occurred in the Sierra Nevada town of Downieville. Sierra County sheriff’s deputies making a welfare check in November found bear signs and the
Continue ReadingBy Carolyn Gusoff, Katie Houlis, Renee Anderson Click here for updates on this story RIVERHEAD, New York (WCBS) — Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann was charged Thursday with killing two more women 10 years apart on Long Island, as prosecutors released disturbing new details in the investigation. Heuermann, 60, was indicted on murder charges
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By David Close, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Lakers have held preliminary discussions with University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley with the intent to offer the two-time NCAA national champion coach the same position with the Lakers, per reports citing unnamed sources. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report. ESPN and
Continue ReadingCNN By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Robert Persichitti, a 102-year-old World War II US Navy veteran, died last week while on his way to France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, according to Honor Flight Rochester, a veteran’s organization. Persichitti was a “wonderful, pleasant, humble guy,” who was “easy know, easy to talk to,” said Honor Flight Rochester
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CNN By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Robert Persichitti, a 102-year-old World War II US Navy veteran, died last week while on his way to France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, according to Honor Flight Rochester, a veteran’s organization. Persichitti was a “wonderful, pleasant, humble guy,” who was “easy know, easy to talk to,” said Honor Flight Rochester
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — The Sacramento Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding 17-year-old Isabel Gallego, last seen on April 19. They believe she is the victim of human trafficking and are now looking for Kyree Jackson in connection with her disappearance. Her
Continue ReadingBy JACK DURA Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota judge has denied a preliminary injunction as three families challenge the state’s law banning gender-affirming care for kids. He also clarified Wednesday that a grandfather clause does allow children to continue their treatment if they were receiving such medical care before the law
Continue Reading By Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump continues to try to depict Democrats as the “true radicals” on abortion policy. To make his case, though, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee has made wildly inaccurate claims. In a Fox News interview on Wednesday, Trump said, “Hard to believe, they have some states
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