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The couple who spent their honeymoon riding an African iron ore train

Croatian newlyweds Kristijan and Andrea Ilicic hopped a freight train carrying wagons of dirty iron ore across the baking hot deserts of Mauritania in northwest Africa to celebrate their marriage. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/honeymoon-mauritania-railway/index.html

King Charles III's coin portrait unveiled by UK Royal Mint

The portrait of King Charles III that will feature on British coins has been unveiled by the Royal Mint, the official maker of UK coins. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/30/business/king-charles-iii-coin-effigy-intl-scli-gbr/index.html

Former Dallas Cowboys tight end Gavin Escobar found dead after apparent rock climbing accident

Former Dallas Cowboys tight end Gavin Escobar was one of two climbers who died after an apparent accident in California, officials announced on Wednesday. Escobar was 31 years old. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/30/sport/gavin-escobar-dead-nfl-cowboys-spt-intl/index.html

China's Xi reemerges after trip abroad quashing unfounded 'coup' rumors

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has made his first public appearance since returning from a trip to Central Asia, quashing unfounded rumors of a "coup" that sparked a frenzy of speculation ahead of a key Communist Party meeting. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/28/china/xi-jinping-reappears-before-congress-intl-hnk-mic/index.html

Look of the Week: Kanye West is apparently team socks and sandals

Fashion forward to some, and a faux pas to others, wearing socks with sandals has been a sartorial boundary that many celebrities have transgressed. But Ye took it to the next level by wearing a pair of black socks with bejeweled flip-flops to a Burberry show. source https://www.cnn.com/style/article/kanye-west-ye-socks-sandals-diamante-ltw/index.html

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and team owners to make donations towards Hurricane Ian relief efforts

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and the team's owners, the Glazer family, both announced on Thursday that they will make donations towards Hurricane Ian relief efforts. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/30/sport/tampa-bay-buccaneers-hurricane-ian-relief-spt-intl/index.html

Led by Hong Kong, Asian stocks on track to suffer worst month since Covid began

Asian markets are careening toward their worst month since the Covid pandemic began, hit by a mighty US dollar and rising global recession fears. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/30/investing/asian-stocks-worst-month-since-pandemic-intl-hnk/index.html

Porsche shares gain 5% in Frankfurt stock market debut

Shares of Porsche gained as much as 5% on their stock market debut in Frankfurt after Volkswagen spun out the premium sports car maker in one of Europe's biggest listings on record. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/28/business/porsche-ipo-price-vw/index.html

Coffee lowers risk of heart problems and early death, study says, especially ground and caffeinated

A new study found that various types of coffee -- decaffeinated, ground and instant -- could all protect you from heart disease and an early death. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/29/health/coffee-live-longer-wellness/index.html

Behind the 'raw' photo of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal that captures their enduring friendship

A moment in time, as brief as half a second, that Roger Federer Poised on the side of the court with her camera at the ready, photographer Ella Ling expected Roger Federer's farewell from tennis to be charged with emotion -- though when the moment arrived, the outpouring of tears and adulation caught her by surprise. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/29/tennis/roger-federer-rafa-nadal-photo-ella-ling-tennis-spt-intl/index.html

The family of Hae Min Lee is appealing a judge's decision to vacate the murder conviction of Adnan Syed

The family of Hae Min Lee is appealing a Maryland judge's decision to vacate the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, who was accused of killing the teen and served more than 20 years in prison before his release last week, according to a court document filed Wednesday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/29/us/adnan-syed-murder-conviction-vacated-appeal/index.html

Myanmar court sentences Aung San Suu Kyi and Australian economist to 3 years in prison

A Myanmar military court has sentenced ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her former adviser to three years in prison for violating the country's Official State Secrets Act, a source familiar with the court proceedings confirmed to CNN. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/29/asia/suu-kyi-sean-turnell-prison-charges-myanmar-intl-hnk/index.html

Navy proposes stringent blood testing for elite SEALs training program to address drug use

Senior Navy officials are concerned about the use of performance enhancing drugs by Navy SEAL trainees and have asked the Pentagon to approve blood testing to detect potentially illegal or banned substances used by the elite forces. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/28/politics/navy-seal-performance-enhancing-drug-use-blood-testing/index.html

IMF criticizes huge UK tax cuts and urges a rethink

One of the world's leading multilateral financial institutions has joined a chorus of criticism of huge tax cuts announced by the UK government last week that sent the pound plunging to a record low. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/28/economy/imf-uk-economy/index.html

Brazil forward Richarlison racially abused as fan throws banana at him during 5-1 victory over Tunisia in France

Brazil's impressive end to its World Cup preparation was overshadowed by racist abuse as forward Richarlison had a banana thrown at him by a fan during the 5-1 victory over Tunisia in Paris on Tuesday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/28/football/racism-richarlison-brazil-tunisia-tottenham-football-spt-intl/index.html

Supreme Court justices finally get together behind closed doors with a long to-do list

After a three-month respite from last term's divisive decisions, Supreme Court justices will return to Washington on Wednesday for the first closed-door conference of the new term. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/28/politics/supreme-court-long-conference-preview/index.html

Burberry appoints Daniel Lee as new chief creative officer

Burberry has appointed Daniel Lee, one of the fashion industry's most respected young designers, as its chief creative officer, the house announced Wednesday. source https://www.cnn.com/style/article/burberry-daniel-lee-creative-officer/index.html

Leaks in Nord Stream gas pipelines likely 'sabotage,' European leaders say

Leaders of several Western countries have said leaks in two Russian gas pipelines are likely the result of sabotage, vowing a strong response as investigations continue. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/28/energy/nord-stream-pipeline-leaks-sabotage-intl-hnk/index.html

Opinion: The most likely nuclear scenario

How worried should we be about Putin's finger on the so-called nuclear button? In this Q&A, former British army officer and nuclear expert, Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, unpacks the military jargon and argues all-out nuclear war probably isn't on the cards anytime soon. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/28/opinions/how-close-putin-nuclear-war-de-bretton-gordon/index.html

Ronald Reagan tried the UK's economic plan. It didn't work

The British pound hit a record low against the dollar on Monday after UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, a fan of "trickle-down economics," announced a sweeping spending and tax cut plan to rescue the British economy from recession on Friday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/27/investing/premarket-stocks-trading/index.html

The gigantic moon hotel that could be built in Dubai

Moon World Resorts wants to build a series of gigantic dome-like hotels resembling the moon, here on planet Earth. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/moon-world-dubai/index.html

Back-up quarterback Cooper Rush, Dallas Cowboys hand New York Giants first loss of the season

Starting for the second game in a row for the first time in his career, Cooper Rush has grabbed his opportunity with both hands. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/27/sport/dallas-cowboys-new-york-giants-nfl-spt-intl/index.html

Travel to Japan during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

If you're planning a trip to Japan, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/japan-travel-covid-19/index.html

Hurricane Ian intensifies into a Category 3 storm as it nears landfall in Cuba, bringing life-threatening storm surge and 115 mph winds

[Breaking news update, published at 2:39 a.m. ET] source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/27/weather/hurricane-ian-cuba-florida-tuesday/index.html

5 things to know for September 26: Hurricane Ian, Ukraine, NASA, Energy bills, Italy

Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/26/us/five-things-september-26-trnd/index.html

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive woes continue in tight 14-12 loss to Green Bay Packers

Tom Brady said his Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offense needs to get "a lot better" after their comeback against the Green Bay Packers fell short on Sunday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/26/sport/tampa-bay-buccaneers-green-bay-packers-nfl-spt-intl/index.html

Meadows texts reveal direct White House communications with pro-Trump operative behind plans to seize voting machines

As allies of then-President Donald Trump made a final push to overturn the election in late-December 2020, one of the key operatives behind the effort briefed then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows about his attempts to gain access to voting systems in key battleground states, starting with Arizona and Georgia, according to text messages obtained by CNN. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/26/politics/meadows-texts-phil-waldron-seize-voting-machines-election-fraud/index.html

12-year-old boy in 'critical condition' following alleged gang-rape in New Delhi

A 12-year-old boy is in "critical condition" after he was allegedly gang-raped and beaten in India's capital New Delhi, according to a statement from the city's police and a complaint lodged by the boy's family to the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW). source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/26/india/india-gang-rape-boy-delhi-intl-hnk/index.html

Noise pollution is killing whales, but this technology could help

Acoustic buoys deployed off the coast of Chile could help to stop ships colliding with whales. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/26/world/whales-noise-pollution-anti-collision-c2e-spc-intl-scn/index.html

This 'CSI: Miami' actress was threatened by a stalker for 12 years. The FBI caught him after he left his DNA on a fast-food straw

An Ohio man has been sentenced to prison for waging a 12-year campaign of violent threats against former "CSI: Miami" actress Eva LaRue and her daughter. He sent dozen of letters signed by "Freddie Kreuger," threatening to rape and kill LaRue and forcing her family to flee their home before the FBI finally caught him. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/09/entertainment/eva-larue-stalker-sentenced/index.html

Start your week smart: Hurricane Fiona, Tropical Storm Ian, Iran, Putin, Italy

Here's what you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/25/us/five-things-september-25-trnd/index.html

'Destruction everywhere': Officials assess full extent of damage after Fiona batters Atlantic Canada

When Fiona slammed into Canada's eastern seaboard with hurricane-force winds and torrential rainfall Saturday, it pulled buildings into the ocean, collapsed homes, toppled trees and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/25/weather/fiona-canada-sunday/index.html

California's wildfire activity is running below average this year. But experts warn it's not over

Weather conditions in the fall and winter could prime the landscape for dangerous blazes. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/25/us/california-wildfires-weather-climate/index.html

What it's like to visit Saudi Arabia now

It's long been closed off to visitors, but now this desert kingdom is opening up both to visitors and to its own people, revealing a fascinating destination where both history and modern transformation can be breathtaking. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/saudi-arabia-quest-visit-now/index.html

As more info on lead in Jackson's water comes to light, parents are in the dark on their children's health

When her firstborn exhibited extreme sensitivity to smell, sound and touch, along with some obsessive-compulsive tendencies, Sarah Howard wondered if it was her fault, if she'd done something to harm her baby boy during her pregnancy. She just didn't know. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/25/us/jackson-mississippi-children-lead-exposure/index.html

Protests, drafting mistakes and an exodus: Putin's mobilization off to chaotic start

Russia's "partial mobilization" for its war in Ukraine is off to a chaotic start amid protests, drafting mistakes and an exodus of citizens fleeing Russia, as the Kremlin tightens rules around evading military orders. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/25/europe/russian-mobilization-putin-exodus-chaos-new-laws-intl-hnk/index.html

Floridians brace for the arrival of Tropical Storm Ian, which may strengthen to become the state's first major hurricane in 4 years

As Tropical Storm Ian barrels towards Florida -- potentially strengthening to a Category 4 hurricane before slamming the state later this week -- residents are preparing for what could be the Sunshine State's first major hurricane in four years. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/25/weather/tropical-storm-ian-florida-hurricane-sunday/index.html

'An important part of my life is leaving too,' says emotional Rafael Nadal of Roger Federer retirement

When the end came neither Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal could hold back the tears. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/24/tennis/rafael-nadal-roger-federer-laver-cup-spt-int/index.html

Spotted lanternflies are thriving in the Northeast. Scientists fear they could spread farther

Bug experts fear the invasive spotted lanternfly is here to say, as the climate crisis increases temperatures in the US and extends the warm season. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/24/us/spotted-lanternfly-habitat-expanding-climate/index.html

Fiona makes landfall, slams Canada's Atlantic coast with severe winds and rain

Hurricane Fiona, now referred to as a post-tropical cyclone, has made landfall in Nova Scotia, racing through Canada's Atlantic seaboard early Saturday in what could be a "landmark" weather event for the country. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/24/weather/hurricane-fiona-canada-saturday/index.html

Atlanta wants to build a massive police training facility in a forest. Neighbors are fighting to stop it

When Ram moved to the Boulder Walk neighborhood just southeast of Atlanta five years ago, it felt like finding a hidden gem: It was a diverse, affordable and family-friendly community just steps away from the local high school, bordering a forest but still a short drive from the big city; perfect for her family of five. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/24/us/atlanta-public-safety-training-center-plans-community/index.html

Roger Federer, a genius who made tennis look effortless

We are living through a period where the expected has surprised. In life, there is always an ending. Always. We know this. We anticipate this. We try to prepare for this. But when the passing of time forces a chapter to inevitably close, the reality of it all still stuns like a thunderbolt. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/17/tennis/roger-federer-retirement-legacy-spt-intl/index.html

'What happened in Pakistan will not stay in Pakistan,' flood-ravaged country warns UN

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has warned that climate change will not spare other countries the sort of disaster that left up to one third of his country underwater and millions of its children at risk of water-borne diseases. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/24/asia/pakistan-floods-unga-shebaz-sharif-intl-hnk/index.html

Breyer warns justices that some opinions could 'bite you in the back' in exclusive interview with CNN's Chris Wallace

Breyer on Dobbs decision overturning Roe: "Was I happy about it? Not for an instant. Did I do everything I could to persuade people? Of course, of course." source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/23/politics/stephen-breyer-exclusive-interview-cnntv/index.html

'He's going to leave a big void': Roger Federer takes to court for final time as storied career comes to a close

After more than 1,500 matches, 103 singles titles and 20 grand slams, it is time for Roger Federer's last dance. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/23/tennis/roger-federer-final-match-career-spt-intl/index.html

Iran's President abandons CNN interview after Amanpour declines head scarf demand

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi withdrew from a long-planned interview with CNN's chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, after she declined a last-minute demand to wear a head scarf. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/22/middleeast/iran-president-ebrahim-raisi-christiane-amanpour-intl/index.html

Hong Kong removes international travel quarantine after more than two years

Hong Kong has announced it will scrap one of the world's most restrictive Covid-19 border control policies. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/23/china/hong-kong-removes-quarantine-international-travel-intl-hnk/index.html

Opinion: Desperate Putin will twist, not stick

Russia is losing its war against Ukraine. It is not defeated yet. But it is heading in that direction and President Vladimir Putin has fewer and fewer cards to play, writes James Nixey. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/23/opinions/russia-putin-nuclear-weapons-desperation-nixey/index.html

Japan intervenes to prop up the yen for first time in 24 years

Japan tried to shore up the value of its currency Thursday for the first time in 24 years by buying yen to prevent it weakening further against the US dollar. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/22/investing/japan-yen-intervention/index.html

Exclusive: New book reveals Trump's business practices included once being paid with gold bars

Former President Donald Trump's business practices included some eyebrow-raising moments, such as once being paid with gold bars that were wheeled into his Trump Tower apartment, according to reporting obtained by CNN from a forthcoming book by New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/22/politics/trump-business-practices-maggie-haberman-book/index.html

Naomi Osaka pulls out of Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo due to illness on Thursday

Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from her second-round match against Beatriz Haddad Maia at the Pan Pacific Open on Thursday due to illness, ending her title defense at the tournament. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/22/tennis/naomi-osaka-withdrawal-pan-pacific-open-spt-intl/index.html

Opinion: The political charmer who repacked Italy's far-right

Giorgia Meloni, 45, who is the favorite to become Italy's youngest and first female prime minister in Sunday's election, does not fit into neat definitions. Her meteoric rise is perhaps best described as an audacious balancing exercise, writes Francesco Galietti. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/22/opinions/giorgia-meloni-italian-election-opinion-galietti/index.html

Man admits fatally striking 18-year-old with vehicle after 'political argument,' police say

A man in North Dakota was charged with felony vehicular homicide after he fatally struck a teenager with his SUV following what he said was a "political argument," authorities said. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/22/us/north-dakota-teenager-vehicular-homicide/index.html

Russia drafts anti-war protesters into military amid nationwide demonstrations: monitoring group

More than 1,300 people were detained across Russia on Wednesday for participating in nationwide anti-war protests -- with some directly conscripted into the military, according to a monitoring group, after leader Vladimir Putin announced a "partial mobilization" of citizens for his faltering invasion of Ukraine. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/22/europe/russia-protests-partial-mobilization-ukraine-intl-hnk/index.html

A glimpse inside Demi Lovato's Los Angeles farmhouse

The 8,500 square-foot home reflects the singer-songwriter's dynamic personality, with eclectic furnishings and playfully decorated rooms. source https://www.cnn.com/style/article/demi-lovato-los-angeles-home/index.html

America's gas prices rise for the first time in 99 days

The historic streak of falling gasoline prices is over. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/21/energy/gas-prices-rise/index.html

Traveling to China during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

If you're planning a trip to China, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/china-travel-covid-19/index.html

New Orleans rapper Mystikal will remain in custody after pleading not guilty on rape and domestic abuse charges, his lawyer says

New Orleans rapper Michael "Mystikal" Tyler pleaded not guilty Monday to multiple charges including first-degree rape and simple robbery, his attorney Joel Pearce told CNN. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/21/entertainment/new-orleans-rapper-mystikal-pleads-not-guilty/index.html

Hundreds of whales stranded on Australian shore

More than 200 whales have been found stranded in Australia on the western shore of Tasmania, wildlife officials said. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/21/world/australia-pilot-whale-mass-stranding-intl-hnk/index.html

How HSBC's wealth chief suggests you protect your portfolio from inflation

People around the world are looking for ways to hedge against inflation right now, and the rich are no exception. "We see customers sitting a little bit in the sidelines," says Nuno Matos, HSBC CEO of wealth management and personal banking. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/20/investing/hsbc-wealth-ceo-global-inflation-strategy-intl-hnk/index.html

Uganda declares Ebola outbreak after one person dies

Uganda declared an outbreak of Ebola after a case of the relatively rare Sudan strain was confirmed in the country, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/20/africa/uganda-declares-ebola-outbreak-intl/index.html

Denmark and Germany now building the world's longest immersed tunnel

Descending up to 40 meters beneath the Baltic Sea, the world's longest immersed tunnel will link Denmark and Germany, slashing journey times between the two countries when it opens in 2029. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/fehmarnbelt-longest-immersed-tunnel-cmd/index.html

World leaders gather 'at time of great peril' at UN

It took a Queen to shake up this year's high-level week at the United Nations General Assembly -- an annual whirlwind shindig known as UNGA that will begin on Tuesday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/19/world/unga-what-to-expect-intl-cmd/index.html

China considers easing entry rules for some foreign tourists

The Chinese government on Monday, September 19, issued draft regulations that aim to bolster tourism along its border and make it easier for some foreigners to enter China. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/china-easing-entry-rules-intl-hnk/index.html

China's quarantine bus crash kills 27 people, sparks anger against zero-Covid policy

Anger and criticism over China's unrelenting zero-Covid policy has erupted after a bus transporting residents to a coronavirus quarantine facility crashed on Sunday, killing 27 people. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/18/asia/china-guizhou-quarantine-bus-intl/index.html

More than 1 million were left without running water after Hurricane Fiona ripped through the Dominican Republic. It's only expected to get stronger

Hurricane Fiona is continuing its ruinous path Tuesday after devastating Puerto Rico with flooding rain then ripping through the Dominican Republic, where more than a million people were left without running water and dozens of homes were destroyed. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/20/weather/hurricane-fiona-puerto-rico-dominican-republic-tuesday/index.html

Russian pop legend speaks out against war in Ukraine

The pop legend criticized the "illusory aims" of Russia's war in Ukraine after her comedian husband was labeled a "foreign agent." source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/19/europe/russia-pugacheva-galkin-ukraine-intl/index.html

Previously unseen photo of smiling Queen revealed ahead of state funeral

Beaming at the camera, a joyous Queen Elizabeth II smiles in a photograph newly released by Buckingham Palace on the eve of her state funeral. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/19/world/unseen-photo-smiling-queen-intl-gbr/index.html

Traveling to Thailand during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

If you're planning a trip to Thailand, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/thailand-travel-covid-19/index.html

Paul Pogba's brother detained over alleged extortion, says lawyer

Mathias Pogba, the brother of France's World Cup-winning footballer Paul Pogba, has been put under temporary detention by a Paris court as it investigates allegations of extortion, his lawyer has confirmed to CNN. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/19/football/pogba-extortion-claims-spt-intl/index.html

Poland to buy hundreds of South Korean tanks, howitzers after sending arms to Ukraine

Poland is buying almost 1,000 tanks, more than 600 pieces of artillery and dozens of fighter jets from South Korea, in part to replace equipment donated to Ukraine to help Kyiv fight the Russian invasion, the Polish Ministry of Defense told CNN on Tuesday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/27/asia/south-korea-poland-tanks-howitzer-ukraine-intl-hnk-ml/index.html

Ethan Nwaneri: Who is the Arsenal schoolboy who made Premier League history?

With victory all but secured, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave the nod to the substitutes' bench. Changes were afoot, history would be made. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/19/football/ethan-nwaneri-arsenal-premier-league-spt-int/index.html

Some migrants who were flown to Martha's Vineyard will still 'wind up in Florida anyway,' advocacy organization says

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spent taxpayers' money on flying migrants to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts and some of those people are "still going to wind up in Florida anyway," said Domingo Garcia, the president of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/17/us/marthas-vineyard-migrants-florida-saturday/index.html

Attorneys representing more than 30 migrants flown to Massachusetts urge criminal investigations

Attorneys representing more than 30 of the migrants flown to Massachusetts this week asked the US Attorney for Massachusetts and the state's attorney general to open criminal investigations into the flights. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/17/politics/marthas-vineyard-migrants-criminal-investigation/index.html

Yeshiva University puts all student club activities on hold days after Supreme Court declined to block an order requiring the school to recognize LGBTQ club

New York's Yeshiva University announced Friday it would put all undergraduate club activities on hold, days after losing a bid to have the US Supreme Court block a court order that requires the university to recognize an LGBTQ student club, an attorney for the club said. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/17/us/yeshiva-university-student-club-activities-hold/index.html

NASCAR driver Armani Williams fuels autism awareness and inclusivity

Armani Williams is NASCAR's first driver to openly discuss his Autism. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/17/health/armani-williams-autistic-nascar-hf-trnd/index.html

Opinion: The albatross around Democrats' necks

Charlie Dent writes that Democrats may want to believe they can defy historical odds and win the midterm elections, but the latest inflation report, which shows an uptick last month, should temper their expectations. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/16/opinions/midterms-inflation-risk-democrats-dent/index.html

Pelosi leads congressional delegation to Armenia

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Saturday that she is leading a congressional delegation to Armenia this weekend, which her office said made her the highest-ranking US official to visit the country since its independence in 1991. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/17/politics/nancy-pelosi-armenia-delegation-visit/index.html

5 things to know for Sept. 16: Mar-a-Lago, Alaska, Ukraine, Same-sex marriage, Mars

Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/16/us/five-things-september-16-trnd/index.html

Royal gift or 'stolen' gem? Calls for UK to return 500 carat Great Star of Africa diamond

Calls are growing in South Africa for Britain's royal family to return the world's largest known clear-cut diamond in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's death. source https://www.cnn.com/style/article/great-star-of-africa-diamond-intl-lgs/index.html

George Floyd is denied a posthumous pardon by Texas parole board after approval was recommended last year

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has reversed its decision to grant George Floyd a posthumous pardon for a 2004 drug conviction, according to a letter obtained by CNN. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/16/us/george-floyd-pardon-reversed-texas/index.html

The Mosquito Fire forced her out of her home. Days later, another blaze threatened the town where she found shelter

Last week, Janet Stickler was forced to evacuate the trailer she lived in as the Mosquito Fire -- a raging blaze that has become California's biggest this year -- was inching closer to the community of Garden Valley. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/15/us/california-mosquito-wildfire-thursday/index.html

Daughter of cricket legend Shane Warne calls TV miniseries into his life 'beyond disrespectful'

The daughter of cricket legend Shane Warne has called a TV miniseries which will dramatize his life "beyond disrespectful." source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/16/sport/shane-warne-miniseries-cricket-daughter-spt-intl/index.html

Communities along Alaska's western coast are expected to face hurricane-force wind gusts and flooding Friday

A powerful storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts is expected to bring torrential rain and enormous waves to Alaska's west coast this weekend, threatening to cause major flooding and beach erosion. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/16/weather/storm-merbok-alaska-friday/index.html

Russia's war in Ukraine

Ukraine says 440 unmarked graves have been found in Izium, while President Biden is to meet the families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan at the White House. Follow live updates here. source https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-09-16-22/index.html

Opinion: The most disturbing aspect of Vanessa Bryant's case

Vanessa Bryant's recent verdict against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's and Fire Departments represents a federal jury's response to immoral and grotesquely offensive conduct by some of their employees. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/15/opinions/vanessa-bryant-case-privacy-citron-goldberg-zipursky/index.html

How to help kids develop the confidence to try new things

One might hope that children's capacity for boredom would be matched by an appetite for all things new -- if only parenting were so easy. Trying new things is difficult for many children, whether a different food, activity or skill. They like what they know, and they know what they like. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/15/health/help-children-develop-confidence-wellness/index.html

Tropical Storm Fiona forms in the Atlantic

Tropical Storm Fiona has formed in the Atlantic, becoming the sixth named storm of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/15/weather/tropical-storm-fiona-thursday/index.html

Chick-fil-A worker praised for helping a woman with a baby who was being carjacked, deputies say

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is praising a Chick-fil-A employee in Florida who they said rushed to the aid of a woman who was being carjacked. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/15/us/chick-fil-a-employee-helps-woman-carjacking-trnd/index.html

Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia says its navy is conducting joint patrols in the Pacific with China ahead of an expected meeting between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in Uzbekistan. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/15/europe/russia-ukraine-war-news-09-15-22/index.html

Jimmy Kimmel apologizes to Quinta Brunson for 'dumb comedy bit' at Emmys

Well, she didn't punch him. But Jimmy Kimmel did take some time during Quinta Brunson's appearance on his late-night talk show Wednesday night to apologize for what he called a "dumb comedy bit" that some viewers felt took away from her Emmy victory on Monday night. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/15/entertainment/jimmy-kimmel-quinta-brunson/index.html

Aaron Judge adds home runs No. 56 & 57 in his pursuit of Babe Ruth and Roger Maris in Yankees lore

Fenway Park is one of the US' most historic ballparks, and it witnessed even more history on Tuesday as Aaron Judge hit his 56th and 57th homers of the 2022 season, guiding the New York Yankees to a 7-6 win against their bitter rivals, the Boston Red Sox. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/14/sport/aaron-judge-57th-home-run-yankees-spt-intl/index.html

Oleksandr Usyk: Boxing world champion shares images from family home in Ukrainian area previously held by Russians

Oleksandr Usyk has shared photos of himself at his family home in Ukraine -- the first time the boxing world champion has explicitly posted from Vorzel, near Bucha, since the house was taken by Russian forces earlier this year. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/14/sport/oleksandr-usyk-ukraine-house-photos-spt-intl/index.html

Biden to announce electric vehicle charging station investments in Detroit

President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce the approval of the first $900 million for electric vehicle chargers across the country when he speaks in Detroit, a White House official said. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/14/politics/joe-biden-detroit-auto-show/index.html

How to live without chronic back pain, according to an expert

Living with chronic back pain is not normal, nor is it necessary. This final article in a four-part back pain series by fitness expert Dana Santas empowers you to create a strategy for maintaining health and an active, pain-free lifestyle. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/14/health/chronic-back-pain-prevention-wellness/index.html

Russia's war in Ukraine

Ukraine's counteroffensive has liberated 8,000 square kilometers of territory, according to Kyiv; Blinken warns Russia might "stir the pot" between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Follow here for news updates. source https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-09-14-22/index.html

5 things to know for September 13: Trump, Strikes, Monkeypox, Twitter, Ukraine

Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/13/us/five-things-september-13-trnd/index.html

After years of food addiction, record-breaking strongwoman Tamara Walcott says powerlifting 'saved me from myself'

Tamara Walcott can still remember the first time she set foot in a powerlifting gym: the chalked hands, the strapped wrists, the yells and screams as lifters heaved weights off the floor. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/13/sport/tamara-walcott-powerlifting-spt-intl-cmd/index.html

Workers at two big British ports to strike later this month

Workers at Britain's biggest container port Felixstowe plan to stage a second eight-day strike over pay, the Unite union said on Tuesday, adding to a wave of industrial unrest caused by soaring inflation. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/13/economy/uk-ports-strike-felixstowe-liverpool/index.html

24 hours of mini-golf: The quartet who crushed a world record to raise money for Kentucky flood victims

Putt-Putt Golf Erlanger became the home of a new Guinness World Record for the most holes of miniature golf in 24 hours by a foursome, after Chris and Cole Hetzel, Tony Centers, and Bob Schoettinger beat the previous record with time to spare. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/13/golf/minigolf-guinness-world-record-kentucky-flood-spc-spt-intl/index.html

California's raging Mosquito Fire destroys 25 homes before pushing deeper into forested areas, sending smoke into Nevada

Burning intensely and choking the air with smoke, California's raging Mosquito Fire has destroyed 25 homes and continues its unrelenting spread through dry forests in the Sierra Nevada mountains. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/13/us/western-wildfires-air-quality-tuesday/index.html

Justice Department subpoena storm broadens Trump's potential legal woes

A strikingly broad subpoena sweep against more than 30 former officials and campaign aides of ex-President Donald Trump represents the clearest sign yet of the seriousness of the Department of Justice's criminal probe into events surrounding the US Capitol insurrection. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/13/politics/trump-world-justice-department-subpoenas-analysis/index.html

What to know about getting updated Covid-19 booster, flu shot at the same time

Fall and winter are around the corner, which means not only is it time to get your flu shot, but US health officials are urging everyone who is eligible to get their updated Covid-19 booster, too. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/12/health/covid-booster-flu-shot-timing-explained-wellness/index.html

3 children die after they were found unresponsive on New York City shoreline

Three children found unresponsive early Monday on the New York City shoreline near Brighton Beach in Brooklyn are dead, two city police department spokespeople said, after they were taken to a local hospital in critical condition. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/12/us/brooklyn-brighton-beach-three-children-die/index.html

US fears Russian energy manipulation could fracture European resolve on Ukraine

When President Joe Biden convened nearly a dozen Western leaders by private video conference on Thursday to discuss the war in Ukraine, he was intent upon delivering a key message, sources say: to stay unified in punishing Russia, even as the Kremlin tries to weaponize energy and break Western resolve. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/12/politics/us-russia-europe-energy/index.html

50 million trapped in modern slavery due to pandemic, war, climate crisis, report finds

From the pandemic to the climate crisis, disasters of the past five years have upended daily life, and a new report shows that in many countries the ensuing economic uncertainty has pushed millions into modern slavery. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/12/asia/modern-slavery-forced-marriage-climate-health-intl-hnk/index.html

Mudslide traps drivers in Southern California as storms bring heavy rainfall over the region

A mudslide trapped multiple drivers in Southern California as storms drenched the region and brought flash flood warnings Sunday evening. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/12/us/california-lake-hughes-mudslide/index.html

A Black pastor arrested while watering his neighbor's flowers has filed a federal lawsuit

Attorneys for Michael Jennings, a Black pastor arrested while watering his neighbor's flowers, filed a lawsuit in federal court on Friday alleging that the three Childersburg, Alabama, police officers who arrested him violated his righs under the First and Fourth amendments., source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/10/us/black-pastor-arrest-watering-flowers-federal-lawsuit-reaj/index.html

Republicans have spent the year attacking Democrats on inflation. Some conservatives worry that won't be enough to win in November

Frustrated by Republicans' intense focus on inflation and President Joe Biden in the party's closing pitch to voters, some conservatives want to see the GOP talk more about hot-button cultural issues in the final sprint to Election Day. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/11/politics/inflation-republican-messaging/index.html

Goalkeeper runs across pitch to help save fan's life

Barcelona's La Liga match against Cadiz on Saturday was temporarily halted with less than 10 minutes remaining after a fan suffered a cardiac arrest in the stands. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/11/sport/cadiz-barcelona-ledesma-fan-spt-intl/index.html

The rise and fall of a virtual rapper reignites old questions about art -- with a new twist

On its surface, the saga of FN Meka appeared to be a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of artificial intelligence-powered music. But music experts say technology is just one layer in more well-tread conversations about cultural appropriation, copyright and ownership. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/11/entertainment/fn-meka-ai-virtual-artists-music-cec/index.html

Russia's war in Ukraine

After a rapid advance to the key city of Izium, Ukrainian forces appear to have opened a new front near the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Follow here for news updates. source https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-09-11-22/index.html

A verbal encounter with police at a Black Lives Matter protest led pregnant activist to 4-year prison sentence

Lawyers are pushing for a judge to reconsider the prison sentence of a South Carolina activist who was convicted for "breach of peace," aggravated over remarks she made to police during racial justice protests in 2020. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/11/us/brittany-martin-south-carolina-sentence-reaj/index.html

'Miracle baby' giraffe born at Columbus Zoo

The Columbus Zoo has welcomed a long-legged, endangered new addition: a baby Masai giraffe. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/11/us/columbus-zoo-masai-giraffe-baby-scn-trnd/index.html

Debunking myths about suicide helps encourage compassion and understanding

Society sometimes deems people who die by suicide as selfish, attention-seeking or mentally ill. On World Suicide Prevention Day, learn about common suicide myths that worsen the stigma. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/10/health/suicide-myths-facts-prevention-wellness/index.html

Harry and Meghan's children become Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet

Following the death of the Queen, Harry and Meghan's children have become His Royal Highness Prince Archie of Sussex and Her Royal Highness Princess Lilibet of Sussex. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/09/europe/prince-archie-princess-lilibet-royal-title-intl/index.html

Why your car's speedometer goes up to 160 mph (even when your car can't)

Apple recently revealed a new version of its CarPlay system for vehicles, which include gauges like speedometers. But even Apple, the company that cast aside tradition when it reinvented phones, music players and headphones, bows to convention when it comes to speedometers. It displayed a classically-styled speedometer that reached 160 mph, an auto industry norm. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/10/business/speedometers-160-mph/index.html

Why CVS and Walmart still print photos

Many aspects of drug stores and supermarkets feel like they're of another era. But perhaps the most retro part of these stores is the photo-printing equipment. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/10/business/cvs-walgreens-walmart-photo-printing-services/index.html

King Charles III to be proclaimed as monarch following Queen Elizabeth's death

The UK has entered a period of official mourning, with tributes pouring in from around the world. Details for her funeral are expected to be released soon. Follow for live news updates. source https://www.cnn.com/uk/live-news/queen-elizabeth-death-king-charles-09-10-22/index.html

How the Northeast's extreme drought could spoil this year's fall colors

Extreme drought is stressing trees in the Northeast. Instead of turning red and orange, leaves are withering and falling early. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/10/us/fall-colors-northeast-drought-climate/index.html

Ahed Tamimi's memoir is a call to action for all Gen Z to stand with Palestinians

Tamimi's newly published memoir, "They Called Me a Lioness: A Palestinian Girl's Fight for Freedom," is the coming-of-age story of a girl whose life has been marked by violence and injustice at nearly every turn, and yet still believes it's possible to forge a new, peaceful and just reality for Palestinians and Israelis alike. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/10/world/ahed-tamimi-dena-takruri-they-called-me-a-lioness-cec/index.html

Clothes that rallied a nation: Queen Elizabeth II's fashion legacy

Over seven decades, the late Queen taught a masterclass in elegant, purposeful dressing. source https://www.cnn.com/style/article/queen-elizabeth-fashion-legacy/index.html

After a deadly shooting rampage stuns Memphis, the suspect accused of live-streaming attacks is set to appear in court

Dewayne Tunstall had aspirations of running a food truck and planned to name it "EBE," inspired by the phrase he lived his life by: "Everybody eats," his friend Marcus Cash told CNN affiliate WMC. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/09/us/memphis-shooting-suspect-ezekiel-kelly-court-arraignment/index.html

How blind football is opening up new horizons for visually-impaired Ugandans

Many sounds reverberate around the Kampala field where a large crowd has gathered to watch a football match: the hubbub of a PA system as the players warm up, the muffled murmurs of hundreds of intertwined conversations, and -- once the match has begun -- the sound of the ball loudly crackling over the grass, allowing players to locate it. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/09/football/blind-football-uganda-spt-intl/index.html

Iga Swiatek reaches first US Open final, will face fifth seed Ons Jabeur

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek will contest her first US Open final on Saturday after coming from behind to defeat Aryna Sabalenka 3-6 6-1 6-4. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/09/tennis/iga-swiatek-aryna-sabalenka-us-open-tennis-spt-intl/index.html

Architects in Dubai dream up a massive space-age ring to encircle the world's tallest building

Architecture firm ZNera Space has created a futuristic design concept called Downtown Circle that would radically alter Dubai's iconic skyline. source https://www.cnn.com/style/article/dubai-downtown-circle-znera-space-design-spc-intl/index.html

The East Coast could see dangerous rip currents this weekend as Hurricane Earl churns near Bermuda

The entire East Coast could be affected by strong rip currents this weekend as Hurricane Earl threatens Bermuda, packing forceful winds of at least 90 mph and potentially strengthening to a Category 3 storm. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/09/weather/hurricane-earl-east-coast-friday/index.html

Amazon will halt the sale of seatbelt alarm defeat devices in India

Amazon will halt the sale of devices that can disable seatbelt alarms in India following a request from the government. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/08/tech/amazon-india-seatbelt-safety-intl-hnk/index.html

China's economy is in bad shape and could stay that way for a while

China is beset by severe economic problems. Growth has stalled, youth unemployment is at a record high, the housing market is collapsing, and companies are struggling with recurring supply chain headaches. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/09/economy/china-economy-party-congress-intl-hnk-mic/index.html

The British pound hasn't been this weak since Margaret Thatcher was prime minister

The British pound fell to a 37-year low against the US dollar Wednesday as the United Kingdom grapples with a series of overlapping economic problems with no easy solutions. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/07/investing/british-pound-low/index.html

Want to sound smart about the NFL? Here's a glossary of terms and football jargon you'll need to fit in

Do you ever sit and watch sports and think: "What on earth is going on?" Do you ever feel excluded from a conversation about sports because you don't understand what is being talked about? source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/08/sport/nfl-glossary-terms-spt-intl/index.html

Steve Bannon expected to surrender and plead not guilty Thursday on charges related to border wall effort

Steve Bannon is expected to plead not guilty Thursday when arraigned on New York state charges related to an effort to raise money to fund construction of a wall along the southern US border, attorney Robert Costello told CNN. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/08/politics/steve-bannon-not-guilty-plea-surrender-border-wall-charges/index.html

Suspect facing charges in Memphis teacher's killing will appear in court for the 3rd day in a row

The man accused of kidnapping and murdering a Memphis, Tennessee, schoolteacher is slated to appear in court Thursday for the third consecutive day since the victim's body was recovered earlier this week. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/08/us/memphis-teacher-eliza-fletcher-killed-thursday/index.html

Chinese pine nut picker rescued after drifting 300km in hydrogen balloon

A man who lost control of his hydrogen balloon while harvesting pine nuts in China has been found and rescued -- after landing in a forest two days later and more than 300 kilometers (186 miles) away. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/08/china/chinese-pine-nut-picker-hydrogen-balloon-floats-away-intl-hnk/index.html

The heat wave scorching California may be the worst in its history and now an approaching hurricane threatens to fan already raging wildfires

Californians are weathering what could be the worst heat wave in the state's history as wildfires also rage throughout the state, and the threat of rotating power outages looms. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/08/us/western-us-heat-wave-thursday/index.html

Swat and miss: Why those pesky flies almost always outmaneuver you

Flies can thank their fast, sophisticated eyesight and some neural quirks for their ability to escape swats with such speed and agility. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/07/world/flies-escape-swatting-scn-partner/index.html

Erling Haaland continues his goal-scoring streak as Manchester City thrashes Sevilla 4-0 in the Champions League

Erling Haaland scored his 11th and 12th goals of the season on Tuesday as Manchester City recorded a convincing 4-0 win against Sevilla in the UEFA Champions League. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/07/football/erling-haaland-manchester-city-sevilla-champions-league-spt-intl/index.html

How the 4-day search for a Memphis schoolteacher killed in a violent abduction led investigators to find her body

Shortly after investigators in Memphis, Tennessee, found a body Monday that was later identified as missing schoolteacher Eliza "Liza" Fletcher, they discovered a pair of purple running shorts discarded in a trash bag nearby, officials said in a newly released affidavit. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/07/us/memphis-teacher-eliza-fletcher-killed-wednesday/index.html

Suspect still at large as Canadian police expand search after mass stabbing in Saskatchewan

Three days after a mass stabbing that stunned the nation, Canadian police expanded their massive search for the "armed and dangerous" suspect in the brutal attacks around an indigenous community in Saskatchewan. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/07/us/saskatchewan-canada-stabbing-wednesday/index.html

As China's economy slows, one industry is seeing record profits: Covid testing

China's zero-Covid strategy of endless testing and lockdowns has hammered its economy and taken a toll on company profits, but it has delivered a windfall for test makers. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/07/economy/china-covid-testing-firms-moneymakers-intl-hnk/index.html

Xi and Putin to meet face-to-face next week, Russian envoy says: state media

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet on the sidelines of a summit in Uzbekistan next week, Russia's envoy to Beijing Andrey Denisov told reporters on Wednesday, according to Russian state news agency Tass. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/07/china/xi-putin-meeting-uzbekistan-intl-hnk/index.html

2 people were killed and multiple structures destroyed after a fast-moving wildfire erupted in Southern California

Two people were killed as a fast-moving wildfire swelled rapidly over parched vegetation in Southern California, forcing hundreds of residents to flee amid a severe heat wave that has enveloped the region. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/06/us/california-fairview-fire/index.html

WNBA legend Sue Bird retires from the game after playoff loss in Seattle

Legendary basketball player Sue Bird bid farewell to the sport Tuesday night when her Seattle Storm lost to the Las Vegas Aces, who advanced to the WNBA Finals. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/07/sport/wnba-sue-bird-retirement/index.html

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022

A lot can change in a couple of months. Democrats now face a midterm environment that looks decidedly brighter than it was in the middle of the summer. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/06/politics/senate-race-rankings-september-elections/index.html

Porsche plans blockbuster IPO in the coming weeks

The iconic Porsche brand is officially going public despite stomach-churning stock market turbulence that's frozen out other big deals. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/06/investing/porsche-ipo-volkswagen/index.html

An architect asked AI to design skyscrapers of the future. This is what it proposed

A New Delhi-based architect's bold vision of the future is not entirely of his own imagination. source https://www.cnn.com/style/article/ai-architecture-manas-bhatia/index.html

2 people were killed and multiple structures destroyed after a fast-moving wildfire erupted in Southern California

Two people were killed as a fast-moving wildfire swelled rapidly over parched vegetation in Southern California on Monday, forcing hundreds of residents to flee amid a severe heat wave that has enveloped the region. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/06/us/california-fairview-fire/index.html

Survivors evacuated after eight die while trying to climb Russian volcano

Rescuers have evacuated survivors of a climbing expedition on Eurasia's highest volcano that claimed eight lives, local authorities say. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/05/asia/russian-volcano-rescue-operation-intl-hnk/index.html

Mastermind of Navy bribery scheme escapes house arrest just weeks ahead of sentencing

Leonard Francis, the former military contractor known as "Fat Leonard" who orchestrated the largest corruption scandal in US Navy history, is on the run after escaping house arrest in San Diego by cutting off his GPS monitoring ankle bracelet, according to the US Marshals Service. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/06/politics/fat-leonard-house-arrest-sentencing/index.html

Syrians in Turkey fear the worst as Erdogan changes tune on Assad

Syrian refugees say that they will have to pay the price of Erdogan's bid to win next year's elections. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/29/middleeast/syrian-refugees-turkey-assad-mime-intl/index.html

Chinese cities rush to lockdown in show of loyalty to Xi's 'zero-Covid' strategy

More than 70 Chinese cities have been placed under full or partial Covid lockdowns since late August, impacting more than 300 million people, as local authorities rush to stamp out infections at all cost in the final countdown to leader Xi Jinping's expected third term. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/05/china/china-covid-lockdown-74-cities-intl-hnk/index.html

Boris Johnson is handing his successor an economic 'catastrophe'

Across the United Kingdom, businesses and households are warning that they won't make it through the winter without help from the government. That sets up enormous challenges for the incoming prime minister, who will be announced Monday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/04/business/uk-prime-minister-economy/index.html

Alisyn Camerota: What I learned about the 'baby business' more than 15 years after undergoing IVF

Taking stock of the fertility field, Alisyn Camerota writes, "Many advocates for change said it's high time for our laws and ethics to catch up with our vast advances in technology. I want other families to have the life-changing benefits of fertility treatments, as I did, without any of the unnecessary heartbreak." source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/05/opinions/baby-business-after-going-through-ivf-camerota/index.html

Former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry dies in car accident

Cyrus Mistry, the Indian scion of one of the country's most prominent empires, died in a road accident on a highway near Mumbai on Sunday, according to Maharashtra police. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/05/business/cyrus-mistry-tata-death-india-accident-intl-hnk/index.html

Hamas executes five in Gaza, including two accused of spying for Israel

Hamas executed five Palestinians in Gaza, including two on charges of cooperating with Israel, the militant group announced on Sunday -- the first known executions in Gaza in more than five years. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/04/middleeast/hamas-executions-intl/index.html

7 people injured in shooting in Norfolk, Virginia, officials say

A shooting in Norfolk, Virginia, left seven people injured overnight, police said early Sunday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/04/us/virginia-norfolk-shooting/index.html

Sebastian Vettel believes world needs to 'rethink our behaviors' to tackle climate change

Sebastian Vettel has never been afraid to speak his mind. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/04/motorsport/sebastian-vettel-climate-change-f1-spt-intl/index.html

She moved to the US with big dreams and met a boyfriend on Craigslist. Then she vanished

Irene Gakwa moved from Kenya with big dreams of a career in health care. In February, she vanished from the Wyoming house she shared with her boyfriend. The mystery on her disappearance is deepening, a community wants answers and her family fears the worst. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/04/us/irene-gakwa-missing-wyoming-cec/index.html

Death toll in Pakistan floods passes 1,280 -- and a third of them are children

Humanitarian agencies have warned Pakistan is in need of long-term aid as the death toll from its catastrophic flooding continues to climb. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/04/asia/pakistan-september-death-toll-intl-hnk/index.html

This National Suicide Prevention Week, learn the signs someone's at risk for suicide

Suicide is a leading cause of death among most age groups. During National Suicide Prevention Week, know the risk factors and warning signs to be able to intervene. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/04/health/national-suicide-prevention-week-suicidal-signs-wellness/index.html

Donald Trump has repeatedly called for lengthy jail sentences for those who he claimed mishandled classified information

Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for the lengthy jailing of opponents of his who he claimed mishandled classified materials. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/03/politics/trump-jail-sentences-mishandled-classified-information-kfile/index.html

Venice Film Festival: The best fashion on show

Celebrities dressed to the nines have descended on the Venice Lido this week to attend the 79th installment of the city's annual film festival. source https://www.cnn.com/style/article/venice-film-festival-fashion-2022/index.html

These principals have all experienced a school shooting. Now they are helping others navigate the road to recovery when the next one happens

Twenty-three years later, Frank DeAngelis vividly recalls the day his life changed forever. On April 20, 1999, he was the principal at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, when two students -- carrying guns and bombs -- entered the school and opened fire. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/03/us/school-principals-mass-shooting-guide/index.html

Yes, the government keeps way too many secrets

We don't yet know what classified documents and information former President Donald Trump took with him to Mar-a-Lago. Here's what one expert had to say about legitimate secrets versus overclassified cover-ups. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/03/politics/us-government-secrets-what-matters/index.html

Travel news: Pilots cockpit fight, a 1,000 kph train and an underwater expedition

This week in travel news: Two Air France pilots were suspended after fighting in the cockpit, Canada might be getting an ultra-fast vacuum-tube train and a new expedition is setting out to explore the underwater mysteries of the Maldives. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/pandemic-travel-news-fluxjet-maldives/index.html

China warns of 'counter-measures' as US approves $1.1bn arms sales to Taiwan

China has warned the United States it will take "counter-measures" after the Biden administration approved more than $1.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/03/asia/china-retaliate-us-taiwan-arms-trade-deal-hnk-intl/index.html

Coins worth up to $290,000 found under kitchen floorboards

A house refurbishment in northern England has uncovered a trove of gold coins, which could be worth up to £250,000 ($290,000) at auction next month. source https://www.cnn.com/style/article/gold-coins-england-kitchen-intl-scli/index.html

Cleveland Cavaliers acquire NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell from Utah Jazz in blockbuster trade, according to reports

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired three-time NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and The Athletic's Shams Charania. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/02/sport/donovan-mitchell-cleveland-cavaliers-utah-jazz-spt-intl/index.html

World's tallest outdoor elevator offers views over 'Avatar' landscape

The Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan, China is famed for its towering, pillar-like karst formations. One of the fastest and easiest ways to view them is by riding up the world's tallest outdoor elevator, which turns 20 this year. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/zhangjiajie-bailong-elevator-avatar-tallest-outdoor-lift/index.html

Frieze's inaugural Asian edition bets on South Korea as the region's next major art market

This week's fair debut marks a significant moment for South Korea, which is undergoing an arts boom. source https://www.cnn.com/style/article/frieze-art-fair-asia-debut-south-korea-2022/index.html

Explosive growth of fire in Los Angeles County should be a 'wake-up call' for the days ahead, official says

After a wildfire raging in Los Angeles County swelled to more than 5,200 acres in less than 48 hours, a top fire official warned the explosive growth should be a "wake-up call" to residents. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/01/weather/route-wildfire-los-angeles-county/index.html

Opinion: What I learnt growing up in the shadow of Europe's biggest nuclear plant

Ukrainian teenagers know a thing or two about atomic anxiety. Writer Sasha Dovzhyk grew up not far from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant -- the biggest in Europe and now the focus of mounting fears of nuclear disaster. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/02/opinions/zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-chernobyl-childhood-dovzhyk/index.html

Why Sarah Palin's loss could be a sign of midterm troubles for Republicans

Sarah Palin's loss in Alaska's special election for its lone House seat on Wednesday was in part the result of a flawed candidate facing an electorate she had angered 13 years earlier, in a state with a ranked-choice voting system that gave Republican voters other options. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/01/politics/alaska-sarah-palin-loss-republicans-midterms/index.html

Shohei Ohtani sets new record in Angels 3-2 win over the Yankees

Shohei Ohtani became the first player in American League/National League history to hit 30 home runs and record 10 pitching wins in the same season in an epic showdown against the New York Yankees at the Angels stadium on Wednesday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/01/sport/shohei-ohtani-angels-yankees-intl-spt/index.html

How green is your Pinterest-perfect plant collection?

Your white variegated monsteras or pink philodendron princesses may give you plenty of wellness benefits, but there's a hidden environmental toll to your houseplants. source https://www.cnn.com/style/article/houseplant-sustainability-environment/index.html

LGBTQ activists call for protests at Peruvian embassies after Harvard student's death in Bali

The death of a transgender Harvard graduate student in police custody in Bali is causing anger in his native Peru, where activists are calling for protests outside Peruvian embassies and consulates around the world to demand an independent investigation. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/01/asia/peru-protests-transgender-death-bali-police-custody-intl-hnk/index.html

As heat wave grips the West, millions in California are urged to set thermostats to 78 degrees to conserve electricity today

An intense heat wave will blanket much of the West this week, prompting officials in California to urge residents to slash their energy consumption for the second day in a row to avoid straining the electrical grid. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/01/weather/california-heat-wave-thursday/index.html