By Jessie Yeung, CNN Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF), the pro-democracy group that organized some of Hong Kong’s biggest protests, announced Sunday that it was disbanding — the latest of a string of civic organizations that have dissolved in the wake of a sweeping national security law. CHRF, an over-arching organization of local pro-democracy groups,
Continue ReadingBy Christina Zdanowicz, CNN Teachers are already struggling to do their job during a pandemic. But it’s worse for those working in states where mask mandates are prohibited. Some fear students who aren’t eligible for vaccines may die. Others worry about having to enforce social distancing. Or they worry about bringing the virus home to
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KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani officials say the death toll from a grenade attack on a truck carrying women and children in Karachi has risen to 12. Attackers targeted the truck on Saturday evening as it shuttled an extended family from a wedding ceremony. Nine people were initially killed. Dr. Qarar Abbasi at the city’s
Continue Reading By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan has marked the 76th anniversary of its surrender in World War II. At the somber ceremony, Prime Minister Yosihide Suga pledged for the tragedy of war to never be repeated. But he avoided apologizing for his country’s aggression. In contrast, Emperor Naruhito expressed “deep remorse” over
Continue Reading By TERRY SPENCER and ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The National Hurricane Center said Fred has regained tropical storm status in the Gulf of Mexico as parts of the Caribbean began seeing impacts from tropical depression Grace. Forecasters said Sunday that Fred is forecast to move across the Gulf and reach
Continue Reading By EILEEN NG Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin appears set to resign this week after failing to cobble up majority support. A Cabinet minister says Muhyiddin is expected to submit his resignation to the king on Monday. The minister said Sunday that Muhyiddin will likely make the case
Continue Reading HONG KONG (AP) — A pro-democracy group that organized some of the biggest protests during months of political upheaval in Hong Kong in 2019 says it is dissolving. The Hong Kong Civil Human Rights Front said Sunday that it could no longer operate. The decision comes as local media reported the group faces a police
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By Kevin Dotson, CNN Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer, last year’s National League Cy Young Award winner, is denying allegations made against him years ago by an Ohio woman that were reported Saturday by The Washington Post. Bauer, who is currently on administrative leave imposed by Major League Baseball following allegations of assault against
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By Ashley Vaughan, CNN “She’s like a sister for me,” Laila Alsheikh tells CNN, reflecting on colleague and friend Robi Damelin. “She’s funny and she laughs and she has a beautiful smile—and she went through a transformation,” Damlin responds. “And for me, I’m grateful to be a part of anybody’s life to pursue transformation.” Damelin,
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AUDRAIN, Mo. (KMIZ) One man was seriously injured in a Saturday afternoon crash in Audrain County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the accident happened at 2 p.m. along Route J near Route O. 57-year-old Carle Wolfe was driving along Route J when he ran off the left side of the road
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By Emiko Jozuka, CNN At least four people are presumed dead and two are missing after torrential rain triggered mudslides throughout Japan. Three of those victims in Nagano prefecture’s Okaya City were presumed dead, though workers were able to pull out five people alive. Authorities said Friday that a 59-year-old woman in Unzen, Nagasaki prefecture,
Continue Reading NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s prime minister says his government will soon launch a $1.35 trillion national infrastructure plan that will boost the country’s economy. Narendra Modi says the infrastructure plan will create job opportunities for millions of Indian youth. He announced the program during a speech Sunday at Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s prime minister says his government will soon launch a $1.35 trillion national infrastructure plan that will boost the country’s economy. Narendra Modi says the infrastructure plan will create job opportunities for millions of Indian youth. He announced the program during a speech Sunday at Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi.
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By Cyril Vanier and Jo Shelley, CNN It’s been years since Haji and his wife have had a good night’s sleep. “All night, my wife wakes up,” says Haji. “She’s scared. If [she hears] somebody is coming, she calls me, ‘Haji, someone is coming!’” His wife says the first thing she does is hide the
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By Cyril Vanier and Jo Shelley, CNN It’s been years since Haji and his wife have had a good night’s sleep. “All night, my wife wakes up,” says Haji. “She’s scared. If [she hears] somebody is coming, she calls me, ‘Haji, someone is coming!’” His wife says the first thing she does is hide the
Continue Reading By EVENS SANON and MARK STEVENSON Associated Press LES CAYES, Haiti (AP) — The death toll from the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that battered Haiti is soaring as rescuers race to find survivors amid the rubble ahead of a potential deluge from an approaching storm. Authorities on Sunday raised the casualty toll to at least 1,297
Continue Reading By EUGENE GARCIA and CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press QUINCY, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of Northern California homes remain threatened by the nation’s largest wildfire and officials warn the danger of new blazes erupting across the West is high because of unstable weather. Thunderstorms haven’t produced much rain, but whipped up winds and generated lightning strikes
Continue Reading By BASSEM MROUE and ZEINA KARAM Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — A warehouse where fuel was illegally stored has exploded in northern Lebanon, killing 20 people and wounding dozens more with severe burns. It was not immediately clear what caused the explosion Sunday near the border with Syria. Smuggling operations have been ongoing for months
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By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Trey Lance threw an 80-yard touchdown pass that led to loud cheers from San Francisco fans, but also showed some rookie traits during his preseason debut in the 49ers’ 19-16 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Lance had an up-and-down first performance with
Continue Reading By AVERY OSEN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nolan Arenado homered and drove in four runs, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Kansas City Royals 9-4. Paul Goldschmidt drove in three runs as the Cardinals earned their fifth straight win. Edmundo Sosa went 4 for 4, and Tommy Edman had two hits
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