Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Russia on Thursday completed their largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, a deal involving 24 people, many months of negotiations and concessions from other European countries who released Russians in their custody as part of the exchange. Here are some things to know: Who was freed The
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By Shawn Deng, Hassan Tayir and Duarte Mendonca, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Heavy rains and floods from Typhoon Gaemi caused at least 30 deaths and left 35 people missing across eight towns in the southern Chinese province of Hunan, state-run news agency Xinhua reported on Thursday, citing local authorities. On Thursday, rescue teams reached
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By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Paris (CNN) — Most Olympians will spend the night before their event getting as much sleep as they can, fueling up, doing whatever work they need to do on their body in order to be ready to go for gold the next day. Aurélien Quinion, a French race-walker who competed on
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Other than being a symbol for love and romance, roses are commonly known for their sharp spikes — prickles that protrude from the stems to ward off animals looking to munch on the buds. They’re not the only plant to have this defense mechanism: Other flowers such as spider flowers or brambles,
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CNN By Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood and Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — The United States and Russia carried out a historic prisoner exchange Thursday when two dozen detainees, including former US Marine Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, were released as part of a sweeping deal that involved at least seven countries.
Continue ReadingBy Michele Brunoro Click here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, B.C. (CTV Network) — A man convicted in the notorious double murder of two women in the British Columbia community of Tsawwassen in 1990 when he was a teenager has been granted full parole. The decision was made following a parole board hearing for
Continue ReadingAP Technology Writer Chipmaker Intel says it is cutting 15% of its massive workforce — about 15,000 jobs — as it tries to turn its business around to compete with more successful rivals like Nvidia and AMD. The Santa Clara, California-based company said Thursday it is also suspending its dividend as part of a broader
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By David Close, CNN Paris (CNN) — American superstar swimmer Katie Ledecky on Thursday etched her name into the US history books – again. By winning a silver medal in the women’s 4x200m freestyle relay, Ledecky became the most decorated female US Olympian of all-time with 13 total medals. Australia won the race with a
Continue ReadingAssociated Press/Report for America AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Youth lockups in Texas remain beset by sexual abuse, excessive use of pepper spray and other mistreatment including the prolonged isolation of children in their cells, the Justice Department said Thursday in a scathing report that accused the state of violating the constitutional rights of hundreds in
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter will be honored next month ahead of his 100th birthday with a musical gala at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. The Carter Center said Thursday that the Sept. 17 event will be called “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song” and will feature musicians from several genres. Carter’s birthday is
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The man accused of beheading his father in their suburban Philadelphia home earlier this year and posting a video of the severed head online is competent to stand trial, Judge Stephen Corr made the ruling Thursday after a five-hour hearing in which prosecutors and defense lawyers each presented expert
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — La Leagues Cup 2024 será la cuarta edición de este torneo que es organizado por la Confederación de Norteamérica, Centroamérica y el Caribe de Fútbol (Concacaf). Esta competencia reúne a todos los equipos de la MLS y de la Liga MX: por la Major League Soccer participan 29 clubes, mientras que
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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 the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press COHASSET, Calif. (AP) — Behind the fire line of California’s largest blaze this year, Norm Rosene was busy at work saving the animals. From cats and dogs to horses and cows, volunteers like him offer the only hope that livestock that unable to evacuate can survive until firefighters are able to get the
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — Asegurándose de haber cruzado la meta como triunfador, mirando al cielo y brincando con toda la energía, el marchista de Ecuador Daniel Pintado, de 29 años, emocionó hasta las lágrimas a los ecuatorianos este jueves tras ganar una medalla de oro en la competencia de 20 kilómetros marcha en los
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at human spaceflight programs in the United States and around the world. Facts The United States ended its crewed space shuttle program with the launch of Atlantis on July 8, 2011, and landing on July 21, 2011. China and Russia are the only other countries to have
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By Averi Kremposky Click here for updates on this story CITY OF COCOA, Florida (WESH) — A man was arrested by the Cocoa Police Department after allegedly stabbing another man waiting for an Uber on Sunday. According to an affidavit from Cocoa PD, Jeremy Moore, 40, is facing charges of attempted murder. Cocoa police officers
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The ramp from Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City to eastbound Highway 54 will be closed until mid-October, a Thursday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation says. Work on the Highway 54 overpass started last month and lane reductions have occurred as a result. “With the current traffic patterns for
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CNN By Eric Bradner and Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance on Thursday defended Donald Trump’s false comments about Kamala Harris’ racial identity, saying that it was “totally reasonable” for his ticket mate to describe the vice president as someone who “pretends to be somebody different, depending on the audience she’s talking
Continue Reading By Eric Bradner and Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance on Thursday defended Donald Trump’s false comments about Kamala Harris’ racial identity, saying that it was “totally reasonable” for his ticket mate to describe the vice president as someone who “pretends to be somebody different, depending on the audience she’s talking to.”
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