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Man accused of stabbing renowned author Salman Rushdie rejects plea deal that tied in federal terrorism-related charge
(CNN) — The man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie, leaving him blind in one eye, rejected a plea deal Tuesday that would have tied in a federal terrorism-related charge but reduced his state prison sentence, according to the suspect’s lawyer.
Robert Towne, Oscar-winning screenwriter of ‘Chinatown,’ dead at 89
(CNN) — Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of a number of acclaimed movies, including the classic 1974 noir thriller “Chinatown” starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, has died. He was 89 years old.
Woman accused of trying to drown 3-year-old Muslim child is rearrested after bond increased to $1M
(CNN) — A woman accused of trying to drown a 3-year-old Muslim and Palestinian child in an apartment complex pool in Texas has been rearrested, inmate records show.
19 bodies found in abandoned truck in the violence-heavy Mexican state of Chiapas
(CNN) — At least 19 bodies were discovered on Monday in an abandoned truck in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, near the border with Guatemala, according to the state’s attorney general.
Pro-Israel education group warns of ‘antisemitism and anti-Israel bias’ in teachers’ union proposals
(CNN) — Several items being proposed at an upcoming education convention in Philadelphia are raising concerns among a pro-Israel advocacy group about potential antisemitism and anti-Israel bias.
US government employees who resigned over Gaza policy release joint statement for first time
(CNN) — The US government employees who have publicly resigned in protest of the Biden administration’s Gaza policies released a joint statement on Tuesday for the first time, stating they “stand united in a shared belief that it is our collective responsibility to speak up” and outlining steps they believe the US government should take.
Devout athletes find strength in their faith. But practicing it and elite sports can pose hurdles
It’s been 100 years since a Scottish runner famously refused to race on a Sunday at the Paris Olympics because of his Christian beliefs. Devout top athletes say elite sports performance still poses some hurdles for the faith practices that are central to their lives on and off the field.
Texas Data Privacy and Security Act enhances consumer control over online personal data
AUSTIN - The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act took effect yesterday, serving as a consumer data privacy and digital transparency measure. The Act gives Texans more control over their personal data online and requires businesses to follow stricter standards on data security and personal data collection.
RFK Jr. denies eating a dog while sidestepping sexual assault allegations in Vanity Fair article
(CNN) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has denied allegations made in a new Vanity Fair report that he had previously eaten a dog while sidestepping accusations of sexual assault levied by a former nanny in the magazine, saying, “I’m not a church boy.”
As convention inches closer, Trump holds rally in Miami amid growing VP speculation
(CNN) — Throughout the week of the presidential debate, some members of former President Donald Trump’s team were already beginning to focus on another potentially big race-defining event: the roll out of his vice-presidential pick.
Karen Read’s murder trial ended in a mistrial. Here’s what could happen next
(CNN) — The murder trial of Karen Read ended in a mistrial Monday after jurors couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict, prolonging a case that’s divided a Massachusetts community amid allegations of a sweeping cover-up by police and investigative misconduct.
Deepfake video targeting Zelensky’s wife linked to Russian disinformation campaign, CNN analysis shows
London (CNN) — A deepfake video that wrongly suggested the wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky purchased a luxury car during the couple’s visit to Paris last month is likely part of a Russian-linked disinformation network, according to CNN’s analysis and disinformation experts.
Motorbiking around the world, ‘silent eating disorder,’ sharks in jeopardy: Catch up on the day’s stories
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Biden administration sends sharp reminder to doctors about obligation to provide emergency abortions
(CNN) — In letters to health-care providers Tuesday, the Biden administration reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that pregnant people have access to emergency treatment, even if that treatment necessitates an abortion and the person lives in a state with an abortion ban.
Tropical Storm Beryl to affect Texas next week.
Headline: Tropical Storm Beryl will affect the Texas coast early next week. The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center tracks Beryl across the Gulf of Mexico and into Texas at Brownsville as a CAT 1 with 75 mph winds on Sunday night. The storm will then move north over the state dropping significant rainfall over the lower half of the state. It is now time to plan for heavy rain and possible flooding in South Texas early next week. The winds from the storm will drop below hurricane force by Monday night.
Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett calls on Biden to withdraw from presidential race
"Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett calls on Biden to withdraw from presidential race" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Mother of Chicago woman missing in the Bahamas pleads with US government for help
(CNN) — The mother of a Chicago woman who has been missing in the Bahamas for nearly two weeks is pleading with the US government to intervene in the case and help find her daughter.
Biden proposes landmark rule to protect 36 million workers from extreme heat
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace, warning — as tens of millions of people in the U.S. are under heat advisories — that high temperatures are the country's leading weather-related killer.
Hundreds of candidates drop out of French election runoff in last gasp bid to keep far right from power
(CNN) — As French citizens get set to vote in runoff parliamentary elections on Sunday hundreds of contenders have bowed out in an effort to block the far-right party from the gates of power.
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