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Ralph Norman explains why he was the lone vote against Chuck Edwards censure
EXCLUSIVE — Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) said the Ethics Committee’s decision not to recommend punishment for California Democrat Eric Swalwell, who resigned earli…
Fist-fighting mice crack up commuters in London Underground: viral video
The rowdy rodents are shown hopping on to their hind legs and fighting fisticuffs-style.
Disneyland fans lose it over snow-capped castle spotted on the move months before Christmas
The holidays come awfully early to the Happiest Place on Earth.
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How Kawhi Leonard escaped NBA’s hammer in Clippers scandal
The Clippers received one of the harshest punishments in NBA history. Kawhi Leonard did not. Despit…
Police officers shot among multiple victims in downtown Minneapolis shooting
Police in Minneapolis are responding to a shooting in the city's downtown area that injured two off…
SoCal city to steel-fence historic tunnel after squatters trigger fires
City officials were forced to find a permanent solution to the problem of accidental fires.
JD Vance can’t outrun his Tucker Carlson problem
Vice President JD Vance continues to try to straddle a bright moral line — with predictably disastr…
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North America
Trump’s Fantasy-Reality Problem Is Deepening
The president’s unusual relationship to the objective world leaves him dangerously unable to pivot,…
NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer, fines team $30M, Kawhi Leonard $700K in cap circumvention case
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was or…
Cassandra Wilson, Star Jazz Singer, Dies at 70
With a low and smoky voice, she conjured the blues tradition of her native Mississippi in both her …
Is Steve Hilton the Future of Trumpism?
Steve Hilton wants to “Make California Golden Again.”
Europe
Malta acquits tycoon Yorgen Fenech in investigative journalist's murder case
A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the 2017 car-bomb kill…
Andy Burnham targets migrant crisis ahead of Macron’s visit to No 10
PM will aim to centre talks with French president on key foreign policy issues such as Iran, smuggl…
Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder
A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the car-bomb killing o…
Zelensky warns airlines Russian skies not safe due to Ukraine drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Tuesday that his country's drones would make Russia's…
Asia
US lawmakers target China, birth tourism as citizenship fight intensifies
US lawmakers targeted China and birth tourism on Wednesday for the second time this week during hea…
Russia largest supplier of crude in Aug, US tops LPG, LNG volumes
CBI probe necessary into Disha Salian's death: HC
3 key belt and road connectivities that Hong Kong drives
Recently, I joined Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah in Malaysi…
Africa
Egypt: Cairo and Beijing sign deals on economy, technology
On Wednesday, Xi Jinping and his Egyptian counterpart, president Abdel Fatah el-Sissi, oversaw the …
Kenyan editor found safe after abduction
In tonight's edition, rights groups in Kenya call for an investigation after a top journalist is ab…
Mali: Mariam Bagayoko continues to impress on stage aged 88
At the age of 88, renowned singer Mariam Bagayoko still has the energy to perform traditional Malia…
Spanish report flags Moroccan police's 'total permissiveness' in Ceuta migrant rush
Moroccan security forces displayed "total permissiveness" during last month's massive wave of migra…
Oceania
Melanesian countries to review Indonesia's status at MSG if no action on West Papua visit
Melanesian countries are pushing Indonesia to facilitate a long-requested visit to West Papua by th…
Edith Cavell Bridge reopens after Milford Sound quakes
The bridge was closed this morning until engineers inspected the structure and cleared it to reopen.
Canadian cop starts role in NZ to aid fight against meth, cocaine suppliers
Scott Barlow says he's "a conduit" between agencies in both countries as they try and stem the flow…
Sydney gangland war's disturbing crossfire casualties trend continues
Bungled assassinations and death by association have become more frequent in Sydney's underworld wa…
South America
La mexicana Rebeca Bernal da un salto mágico al Manchester United
La defensora, de 29 años y multicampeona en México, es fichada por uno de los grandes clubes europe…
US oversees signing of ‘billions’ in deals between Venezuela and Chevron, ENI, GE
US oil giant Chevron, Italy's ENI and GE Vernova signed deals worth "tens of billions of dollars" w…
Gustavo Petro se reúne con Claudia Sheinbaum en México
El expresidente colombiano se encuentra de visita en el país en su primer viaje tras dejar el poder…
Un alto cargo de Milei acusa a China de provocar la tragedia de Nepal y desata un conflicto diplomático
El responsable de la estrategia digital del Gobierno argentino apunta contra una “empresa estatal c…
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El escándalo Kawhi Leonard le sale caro a los Clippers: cinco selecciones de primera ronda del draft y US$ 30 millones
Por Wayne Sterling, CNN La NBA impuso severas sanciones a Los Angeles Clippers el miércoles, tras u…
2 officers among ‘multiple victims’ in Minneapolis shooting, officials say
By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — Two officers are among “multiple victims” reported in a shooting …
Luigi Mangione’s behind the scenes plea discussions revealed in unsealed court transcript
By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Newly unsealed court transcripts reveal behind the scenes discussions…
Wyoming
Gilmore finishes top-10 to lead Wolves swim in Laramie - WyomingNews.com
Gilmore finishes top-10 to lead Wolves swim in Laramie WyomingNews.com
GRYFL Game of the Week: Dolphins prevail over Vikings in defensive duel - WyomingNews.com
GRYFL Game of the Week: Dolphins prevail over Vikings in defensive duel WyomingNews.com
Timothy Howard Hammer Obituary (2026) - Cheyenne, WY - MJS Mortuaries - Farmland Chapel - Legacy obituary
Timothy Howard Hammer Obituary (2026) - Cheyenne, WY - MJS Mortuaries - Farmland Chapel Legacy obit…
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13-Year-Old Football Player Dies After Going into Cardiac Arrest at Practice
A North Carolina family is in mourning after a 13-year-old middle school football player went into …
Congo's Ebola outbreak shows no signs of slowing as deaths top 3,000
Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed more than 3,000 people out of more than 6,100 confirmed cases, ac…
Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy trial goes home after a fifth day without a verdict
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial on Wednesday told the judge for a second time that it c…
Data Center Boom Continues Despite Backlash
‘Trump is married to data centers’
Israel kills or injures 7 children a day in Lebanon invasion, report says
Save the Children data shows toll on children in Lebanon, despite government agreement with Israel …
Trump says Iran is getting 'weaker and weaker' and may be vulnerable to internal pressure
President Trump said Wednesday he knows it is not easy for the Iranian people to rise against their…
DHS: Haitian Illegal Alien Accused of Murdering Florida Woman Was Released into U.S. by Biden Administration
An illegal alien accused of murdering a woman and strangling another in Lee County, Florida, this m…
Georgia Cop Claimed Petting Zoo Donkey Was Charging at His Team When He Shot It
In an incident report, the officer who shot the donkey wrote that he had to shoot the donkey to sav…
