AP Economics Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy suffered an unexpected setback in July, as hiring fell sharply and the unemployment rate rose for the fourth straight month in a sign that higher interest rates may be taking a bigger toll on businesses and consumers. Friday’s report from the Labor Department showed that employers
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By Simone McCarthy, CNN (CNN) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan and Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva have landed in the United States, following the biggest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West since the Cold War. The returnees were greeted with tears and embraces by their joyous families at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland,
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By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Addie Carver of Mississippi was named Miss Teen USA on Thursday, assuming a title that has stood vacant since the previous winner’s highly controversial resignation in May. The 17-year-old dance teacher, cheerleader and choreographer was crowned at a glitzy Los Angeles event that organizers hope will draw a line under a
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By Associated Press (CNN) — Bangladesh on Thursday banned the Jamaat-e-Islami party, its student wing and other associate bodies as “militant and terrorist” organizations as part of a nationwide crackdown following weeks of violent protests that left more than 200 people dead and thousands injured. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her political partners blamed Jamaat-e-Islami, its
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Mike Tauchman doubled in Dansby Swanson with the winning run as the Chicago Cubs scored three times in the ninth inning to rally for a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. With Chicago down 4-2, Cody Bellinger hit a solo homer with one out. After Nico Hoerner singled
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SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sunrise Beach woman who pleaded guilty in April to stealing nearly $3 million from her employer was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Thursday. Danielle Nicole Thomas, 47, pleaded guilty on April 22 to stealing more than $25,000 and forgery. She is currently being held at the Camden County
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TONIGHT: Skies clear out overnight and temperatures will be comfortable waking up tomorrow in the low 70s, possibly 60s for some. TOMORROW: Friday will be much better to get out with less humidity and lower temperatures. Highs are up to 90 degrees so remain hydrated. EXTENDED: Skies remain sunny this weekend with temperatures in the
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Estados Unidos reconoció al candidato opositor venezolano Edmundo González como el “claro” ganador de las controvertidas elecciones del domingo. En una declaración publicada el jueves, el Departamento de Estado dijo que “dada la abrumadora evidencia”, está “claro para Estados Unidos y, lo más importante, para el pueblo venezolano que Edmundo González
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By Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — Champagne bottles popped. Thunderous cheering filled the room. Smiles animated faces from corner to corner. When official word made its way to The Wall Street Journal newsroom that Evan Gershkovich had been released from Russian custody Thursday, unadulterated elation washed over the journalists who had taken part in
Continue Reading By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals narrowed the scope of the Voting Rights Act for redistricting cases in a large swath of the South, ruling against the Justice Department and voters of color who had challenged Galveston, Texas’s county commission map for how it been redrawn to dismantle a district where minorities made up
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Escondidos en los altos de las montañas de Chiapas, en el sur de México, unos 150 productores de café de la finca familiar Edelmann trabajan con sus manos durante horas y horas. La sombra de los árboles es la única barrera entre sus cuerpos y el sol del verano. Tomás Edelmann,
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CNN By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Paris (CNN) — Simone Biles is once again the Olympic gold medalist in individual all-around gymnastics after winning one of the most dramatic finals of these Paris Olympics. Biles held off a spirited challenge from brilliant Brazilian Rebeca Andrade, who once again won silver and Biles’ teammate Suni Lee took
Continue Reading By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden is weighing more US defenses in the Middle East as the US prepares for an Iranian retaliation against Israel that officials say could include an attack on American forces. In a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday, Biden said the US would “support Israel’s defense
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DETROIT (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino homered twice, Seth Lugo gave up just four hits over eight strong innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1. Bobby Witt Jr. also homered for the Royals, who are 4-0 on their current road trip. Detroit has lost four in a row and been
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football is just three practices into its 2024 fall camp and with just 14 practices remaining in fall camp, the Tigers are tuning up for another successful season. But, they first have to make sure to stay healthy. With extreme temperatures in Mid-Missouri this week, the coaching staff has to balance getting
Continue ReadingBy Brian Maass Click here for updates on this story Colorado (KCNC) — A man who lives in the Alexander Mountain Fire burn area is trying to protect his home and ignoring mandatory evacuation orders. He says his experience with an earlier wildfire is what prompted his decision. On Monday, Andy Hitch left his Colorado
Continue ReadingKCNC By Brian Maass Click here for updates on this story Colorado (KCNC) — A man who lives in the Alexander Mountain Fire burn area is trying to protect his home and ignoring mandatory evacuation orders. He says his experience with an earlier wildfire is what prompted his decision. On Monday, Andy Hitch left his
Continue Reading By Juliana Liu and CNN staff Hong Kong (CNN) — Online shopping site Temu has faced tough questions before about its business practices. Now it has a new problem: a backlash from independent merchants based in China who sell their products on the wildly popular rival to Amazon. Hundreds of them staged a demonstration this
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Ko Click here for updates on this story BUTTE MEADOWS, California (KPIX) — Butte Meadows is under a Park Fire evacuation order, leaving properties, homes, campgrounds and businesses empty. There is one exception in town: the Bambi Inn. “I’ve never evacuated. Never. And they’ve evacuated us a lot,” owner Thomas Neverkovec said. “Believe
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — La próxima presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, anunció este jueves que Arturo Zaldívar, expresidente de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación, asumirá el cargo de coordinador de Política y Gobierno, instancia dependiente de la oficina de la presidencia del país. Esa cartera dará seguimiento a las reformas constitucionales,
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