Hunger in Haiti reaches famine levels as gangs squeeze life out of the capital and beyond
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Politics - The Hill
UN extends Haiti mission mandate after dropping push for larger peacekeeping effort
The United Nations Security Council on Monday unanimously renewed a multinational security support mission (MSS) in Haiti to combat armed gangs after the U.S. dropped a push to enlarge the effort ...39 minutes ago - United Nations -
Sports - ESPN
'Larger than life' Mutombo, 58, dies of brain cancer
Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, the "larger than life" center who played 18 NBA seasons, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday.44 minutes ago -
World - ABC News
Hunger in Haiti reaches famine levels as gangs squeeze life out of the capital and beyond
A new report has found that nearly 6,000 people in Haiti are starving, with nearly half the country’s population of more than 11 million people experiencing crisis levels of hunger or worse, as ...1 hour ago -
Politics - NBC News
Trump campaign looks to ‘capitalize’ on the Biden administration’s handling of Hurricane Helene
NBC News Correspondent Garrett Haake is on the ground in Georgia where former President Trump criticized the Biden administration’s handling to Hurricane Helene. Senior White House Correspondent ...1 hour ago - Joe Biden -
World - The Guardian
Russia to raise defence budget by 25% to highest level on record
Draft documents say defence and security will make up 40% of government spending as Putin continues war against Ukraine. Russia is to increase its spending on defence by 25% to its highest on ...2 hours ago - Russia -
Business - The New York Times
G.M. Reaches $1.5 Million Fine After Self-Driving Taxi Accident
The General Motors subsidiary reached a settlement with the main auto safety regulator after one of its self-driving taxis struck a pedestrian in San Francisco last year.2 hours ago -
Health - ABC News
Judge strikes down Georgia ban on abortions, allowing them to resume beyond 6 weeks into pregnancy
Judge strikes down Georgia ban on abortions, allowing them to resume beyond 6 weeks into pregnancy2 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Kris Kristofferson: A Life in Pictures
After years as a struggling songwriter, he found his voice with a direct, evocative style that launched his decades-long career as a musician, actor and activist.2 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58: Masai Ujiri, Joel Embiid, more reflect on big man's legacy in Africa and beyond
'That guy is a giant,' an emotional Urjiri said, 'an incredible person'3 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Mother of Egyptian activist starts hunger strike to call for his release
The mother of a prominent Egyptian rights activist has said that she has started a hunger strike to pressure authorities to release her son Alaa Abdel-Fattah, who rose to prominence with the 2011 ...4 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Brendan Rodgers says Celtic want to reach ‘next level’ against Dortmund
Manager ‘really excited’ about team’s recent progress Rodgers briefly managed ‘super professional’ Nuri Sahin Painful experiences from Munich, Madrid, Paris and Barcelona would ordinarily cause ...4 hours ago -
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A soldier and a police officer are among 4 men sentenced to life in prison for gang rape
Four Tanzanian men, including a soldier and a police officer, have been sentenced to life in prison for gang raping an underage girl in a case that caused national outrage4 hours ago -
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World - The Guardian
Kris Kristofferson: the soldier turned star made a tough life into tender poetry
No other musician could have landed a helicopter in Johnny Cash’s yard to deliver a new tune, or renounced a debut in praise of the Vietnam war with decades of activist songs. Kris Kristofferson, ...6 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
CVS’s stock rises nearly 2% on report of meeting with hedge fund Glenview Capital
The reported meeting signals potential changes to improve shareholder value after weak stock performance.6 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Iran has tried to avoid conflict with Israel and failed – which deterrent will it reach for next? | Esfandyar Batmanghelidj
It would be a risky move, but some in Iran now see building a nuclear bomb as the only way to fend off Israeli attacks. Last week, Iran’s leaders found themselves in a familiar position. The ...7 hours ago - Iran -
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World - ABC News
Flooding deaths in Nepal reach 193 as recovery work is stepped up
The number of people killed by flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall over the weekend in Nepal has reached 193 while recovery and rescue work has been stepped up8 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Mark Robinson, the real-life Clayton Bigsby, makes a mockery of Black conservatives
North Carolina Lieutenant Governor and Republican nominee for governor Mark Robinson has been accused of making racist comments and endorsing far-right ideas, leading to criticism from prominent ...8 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Delhi Capitals owner buys majority stake in Hampshire CCC for £120m
Historic deal creates first foreign-owned cricket county Hampshire chair ‘absolutely certain’ others will follow Rod Bransgrove, Hampshire’s chairman, has hailed a “landmark” £120m deal to sell ...9 hours ago -
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World - ABC News
Police says flooding and landslide death toll in Nepal has reached 193 while rescue and recovery work is stepped up
Police says flooding and landslide death toll in Nepal has reached 193 while rescue and recovery work is stepped up17 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Young Lebanese girl left fighting for life after Israeli strikes
Noor Mossawi, aged six, is one of a number of people in critical condition in a hospital in eastern Lebanon.Yesterday - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
An American Marshall Plan for Haiti
Haitians deserve the freedom, dignity and respect that comes with a secure and prosperous nation.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Testing Eric Adams’s Upgrade Life: Lie-Flat Seats and Chilled Champagne
The New York mayor is accused of accepting free luxury travel in exchange for political favors. How large was he living? A writer puts the experience to the test.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Pope Francis denounces military attacks that go "beyond morality"
Pope Francis, who didn't mention Israel by name and said he was speaking in general terms, said that "the defense must always be proportional to that attack."Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
7 Basic Facts of Business Life for Focus in Growing Your Own
Running a successful business takes more than good technology and a large market need.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NFL Week 4 scores: Falcons beat Saints on massive FG, Vikings stay undefeated vs. Packers
Week 4 of the NFL season is underway and the NFC North is the host of the marquee matchup of the early slate on Sunday.Yesterday - NFL -
Sports - CBS Sports
Why Patrick Mahomes isn't playing up to his MVP level and how it's contributed to Travis Kelce's struggles
Chiefs are going back to basics with MahomesYesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Malcolm Gladwell's life has changed; he has not
The bestselling author's latest, "Revenge of the Tipping Point," builds on a familiar idea from his books: You may think you know how the world works, but you're wrong!Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Ina Garten on her memoir, and a life of reinvention
She was working an economic policy job at the White House when, at age 30, she bought a small specialty food store called the Barefoot Contessa. It started her on a career as an entrepreneur, ...Yesterday -
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Sports - Yahoo Sports
Plaschke: USC can reach the playoff thanks to a quarterback who never stops swinging
USC quarterback Miller Moss loves his school and never backs down from a fight, inspiring the Trojans to match his intensity and win.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Mets have proven momentum can turn quickly, but can they do it again to reach playoffs?
Momentum in baseball can turn quickly, as these 2024 Mets have proven themselves this season. So do they have another turnaround in them?Yesterday