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Guinea stadium massacre fugitive extradited from Liberia
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

Claude Pivi, Guinea's most wanted fugitive, has been on the run since last year's dramatic prison break.

Some on-air claims about Dominion Voting Systems were false, Fox News acknowledges in statement after deal is announced
Posted on Wednesday April 19, 2023

Dominion still has pending lawsuits against election deniers such as Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell
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Here are the 20 specific Fox broadcasts and tweets Dominion says were defamatory
Posted on Monday April 17, 2023

• Fox-Dominion trial delay 'is not unusual,' judge says • Fox News' defamation battle isn't stopping Trump's election lies

Judge in Fox News-Dominion defamation trial: 'The parties have resolved their case'
Posted on Wednesday April 19, 2023

The judge just announced in court that a settlement has been reached in the historic defamation case between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems.

'Difficult to say with a straight face': Tapper reacts to Fox News' statement on settlement
Posted on Tuesday April 18, 2023

A settlement has been reached in Dominion Voting Systems' defamation case against Fox News, the judge for the case announced. The network will pay more than $787 million to Dominion, a lawyer for the company said.

Weekly applications for US jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in four months last week

Inmates stab correctional officers at a Massachusetts prison
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

A spokesperson says two correctional officers were stabbed by inmates and three others were injured at a Massachusetts maximum security prison

Body discovered near site of Kentucky interstate shooting believed to be suspect
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

Kentucky State Police announced Wednesday night that the body discovered in the woods earlier in the day is believed to be suspect Joseph Couch.

NASA's 'Hidden Figures' awarded Congressional Gold Medal for groundbreaking work
Posted on Wednesday September 18, 2024

The Black NASA female mathematicians and aeronautical engineers referred to as the "Hidden Figures" were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal this week.

Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to criminal sex act charge
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office presented to the grand jury allegations of three separate women who said Weinstein sexually assaulted them.

Ret. general tells MSNBC Putin will marvel at US electing Black woman, ‘product of mixed marriage’
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

A former U.S. Army general told MSNBC this week that Russian President Vladimir Putin will know the U.S. is "democratic" when it elects woman of color, Vice President Kamala Harris.

Mike Posner chose to be 'celibate' after sex and porn became distractions
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

Singer Mike Posner has opened up about his celibacy journey and revealed that he didn't choose to abstain from sex for morality purposes, but rather to cut out distractions from his life.

Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after two rounds of device explosions
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

Israel Defense Forces on Thursday said it carried out airstrikes on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, just days after a deadly wave of explosions around Beirut.

Harris team 'not aware' of stolen Trump docs sent 'directly' to Biden camp
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

The Harris campaign said they were "not aware" of materials stolen from the Trump campaign being sent "directly" to the Biden campaign.

Trump says Howard Stern was great until he ‘went woke’ and ratings have 'gone down the tubes'
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

Former President Trump said SiriusXM radio host Howard Stern’s ratings have "gone down the tubes" since the shock jock "went woke" during an appearance on "Gutfeld!"

Harris Had Stronger Debate, Polls Find, but the Race Remains Deadlocked
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

Kamala Harris holds an edge over Donald J. Trump in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. But new surveys found that the race remains a tossup nationally.

Harris Ahead in Pennsylvania and Tied Nationally? Unpacking an Unexpected Result.
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

Although it could simply reflect the normal variation of polling results, it may also point to a declining Trump edge in the Electoral College.

Who Do Voters Really Like? Taylor Swift.
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

The pop star Taylor Swift has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris — and is far more popular among Democrats and independents than Republicans.

Polls Find Harris-Trump Deadlock, and Device Attacks Spread Fear in Lebanon
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

Plus, legal problems for MrBeast’s reality show.

How Inflation and High Interest Rates Have Changed the Economy
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

As inflation cools and the Federal Reserve cuts rates, an era of economic upheaval is coming to a close, but not without lingering marks.

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Best TSA-approved locking luggage in 2024
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

Protect your valuables on your next vacation with TSA-approved locking luggage by Travelpro, Away, Rimowa and more.

Best mortgages for first-time homebuyers
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

Interest rate cuts have you ready to buy your first house? These are the best lenders to help.

United says Taylor Swift concerts drove 25% uptick in demand
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.

Scarlett Johansson on what drew her to the role of Elita-1 in "Transformers One"
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

Oscar-nominated Scarlett Johansson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her role as Elita-1 in "Transformers One," her career, motherhood and her excitement about working on the "Jurassic Park" franchise.

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder on writing songs while surfing
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

Preview: In a rare extensive interview to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" Sept. 22, Eddie Vedder and bass player Jeff Ament open up about the legendary band's founding.

Flood warnings in Nigeria over release of water from Cameroon dam
Posted on Wednesday September 18, 2024

Potential for flooding in 11 Nigerian states as west and central Africa struggles to deal with recent heavy rainfall

Authorities in Nigeria have warned of the potential for flooding in 11 states after neighbouring Cameroon said it would start regulated releases from its Lagdo dam following recent heavy rainfall in west and central Africa.

Umar Mohammed, the director-general of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NHSA), indicated that the discharges would be gradual “to avoid … triggering substantial flooding downstream in Nigeria” and that there was “no need for alarm”. Still, 11 Nigerian states from north to south lie along the Benue River’s flow trajectory and are expected to be affected to some degree.

Families of Americans ensnared in DRC coup plot assert their innocence
Posted on Wednesday September 18, 2024

Young Americans face death penalty for ‘amateurish’ assault in Congo that was led by one of their fathers

The family of a Utah student sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo for his alleged role in a failed coup d’etat in which his father was killed fears he and two other Americans could be executed within days without US government intervention.

Marcel Malanga, 22, was one of dozens convicted and sentenced at a military tribunal in Kinshasa last week, after the attempted overthrow of the Congolese government in May. The “amateurish” assault, which left six dead, was led by his father, Christian Malanga, a former DRC opposition leader, army captain and self-styled warlord.

Global alliance buys half a million mpox vaccines for Africa
Posted on Wednesday September 18, 2024

Gavi uses newly established First Response Fund to secure doses, but 10 million are needed to meet demand on the continent

A batch of 500,000 mpox vaccines has been bought by the vaccine alliance Gavi, for delivery this year to virus-affected countries in Africa, where until now doses have been scarce.

It is estimated that 10 million vaccines are needed to meet demand, but the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which accounts for most cases, only received 100,000 vaccines earlier this month despite having had more than 700 deaths this year and 22,000 cases of the new Clade 1b strain. Neighbouring countries Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya have each reported a handful of cases.

Nadia Davids wins Caine short story prize for ‘triumph of language’ Bridling
Posted on Tuesday September 17, 2024

The South African author’s work was described as ‘an impressive achievement’ by chair of judges Chika Unigwe

South African writer Nadia Davids has won this year’s Caine prize for African writing for her short story Bridling, described as a “triumph of language” by the chair of judges.

The prize, worth £10,000, is awarded annually to a short story by an African writer. Bridling, originally published in The Georgia Review in 2023, is told from the point of view of a female actor performing with other women in a show staging artworks by men that depict women. The story will be published in the Caine prize anthology, Midnight in the Morgue and Other Stories, to be published by Cassava Republic Press in the UK.

More than 200 inmates escape Nigerian prison in aftermath of flooding
Posted on Monday September 16, 2024

Prisoners fled when the walls of their jail collapsed in the country’s worst flooding in two decades

More than 200 inmates escaped from a prison in north-east Nigeria in the aftermath of the worst flooding there in over two decades, authorities have announced.

There have been 37 deaths in Borno state after parts of its capital, Maiduguri, were overrun by water on 9 September following the collapse of a dam, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). As many as 200,000 others have been displaced. Residents of the city said some areas were still flooded on Monday when the president, Bola Tinubu, visited.

Why Teamsters won't endorse a candidate for 2024. And, how to avoid credit card debt.
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

The Teamsters, a large and prominent union, is not endorsing a presidential candidate this cycle, breaking away from what other labor unions are doing. And, tips on how to avoid credit card debt.

Ukraine keeps up the fight against HIV while fighting a war
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

Progress in preventing infections was being made in the country with Europe's second-highest number of HIV cases. Then came the Russian invasion.

A viral nine-month world cruise saw plenty of drama, but not the kind you'd expect
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

The "Ultimate World Cruise" consumed social media, with many comparing it to a reality show. But what was it really like? Passengers spoke with NPR, nine months and 60-plus countries later.

2 close calls have the Secret Service facing criticism and an uncertain future
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

The Secret Service is again facing criticism following a second apparent attempt on former President Donald Trump's life.

10 undecided voters explain why they haven’t picked a side in this election
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

With the presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as close as it is, the small percentage of undecided voters could have a big impact on the outcome.

Israeli military strikes Hezbollah as its chief responds to wave of device blasts in Lebanon
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

The Israeli military launched a new wave of strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Thursday, after two days of device explosions that left the Middle East fearing all-out war.

Beirut doctor describes wounds she had 'never seen before' caused by pager explosions
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

Dr. Dania El Hallak was on duty at Beirut's Mount Lebanon Hospital when the first casualty of the deadly pagers explosions arrived for treatment. What she saw left her "numb."

John Brennan warns of escalation after Hezbollah devices explode
Posted on Thursday September 19, 2024

Former CIA director John Brennan joins TODAY to discuss the explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies across Lebanon. He also weighs in on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to "vanquish" Hamas and Hezbollah. “I wish that he would use more time and effort to try to see whether or not there was a way to bring down some of the tensions as opposed to using the military and violence to lash out against his enemies,” he says.

Hezbollah explained: The origin of the Lebanese militant group fighting Israel
Posted on Wednesday June 12, 2024

The Israel Defense Forces and the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have been fighting for decades. Recent tensions on the Israel-Lebanon border in response to the war in Gaza could threaten the future of the Middle East. So what is Hezbollah?

Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail again
Posted on Wednesday September 18, 2024

Sean 'Diddy' Combs remains in a New York City jail after another unsuccessful bid for bail today. Combs was arrested Monday charged with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking and accused of using his power to abuse women. He has pleaded not guilty to the three-count indictment. NBC News' Chloe Melas reports.