The most senior diplomats from China and the United States began held talks in Laos on Saturday as the two global powers try to maintain lines of communication despite their deepening rivalry and regional tensions in Asia.

Blinken meets China’s top diplomat in Laos as global giants keep communication lines open

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff joined a Zoom call organized by the Jewish Democratic Council of America and Jewish Women for Kamala where he vowed that Harris would support Israel and ensure the country can defend itself.

Hear what VP Harris’ husband told Jewish voters about her stance on Israel

CNN’s Sara Sidner is joined by Malachi Massey, the son of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who was shot by a deputy in her home after calling 911 for help. Malachi discusses the tragic moments he found out about his mother’s death. 

Sonya Massey’s son recalls learning of her death

The unresolved debate over ‘defund the police’

California State

Butte County, CA

Timelapse video captured by a group studying natural disasters shows a “fire tornado” forming as the Park Fire spreads in Butte County, California.

Timelapse footage shows ‘fire tornado’ in California

America’s first Black woman Senator Carol Moseley Braun says Republicans will come at Harris with everything but the kitchen sink, and she should be prepared for racism and sexism — or “misogynoir.”

Moseley Braun warns Kamala Harris: Expect ‘Misogynoir’

Ohio State

Hamilton, OH

An Ohio restaurant is not responsible for a customer’s injury after a bone was found in an order of boneless wings, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Thursday, affirming the appellate court’s earlier decision.

Restaurant not responsible for man’s injury after bone from ‘boneless’ wing got stuck in his throat, Ohio Supreme Court rules

Missouri State

Saint Louis, MO

The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked the immediate release of a man whose murder conviction was overturned — just as the man was about to walk free.

Missouri Supreme Court blocks release of man with overturned conviction as he was about to go free

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Wyoming State

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The Wyoming Democratic Party is calling on U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman to apologize for calling Vice President Kamala Harris a diversity, equity and inclusion hire. “It took only three days for Harriet Hageman to disgrace herself on national television by launching a reprehensible and racist attack on Vice President Kamala Harris,” the WDP wrote in a statement .

Wyoming Dems demand Hageman apologize for calling Harris a ‘DEI hire’

Macomb County, MI

CNN’s Gary Tuchman speaks with voters in Macomb County, Michigan, to get their opinions on the 2024 election now that Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic nominee.

See where voters in a key swing state now stand on the 2024 election

JD Vance tries to clean up “cat ladies” comment, doubles down on policies

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

We compared two leave-in conditioners — Ouai’s $30 leave-in conditioner and L’Oréal’s $13 version — to determine if you should splurge or save.

Ouai Leave-In Conditioner vs. L’Oréal Ever Pure 21-in-1 Leave-In Spray: Which works better?

An Irish museum will withdraw a waxwork of singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor just one day after installing it, following a backlash from her family and the public, it told CNN in a statement on Friday.

Irish museum pulls Sinéad O’Connor waxwork after just one day due to backlash

More Americans own guns for personal protection than ever before, a new survey shows.

Most Americans who own guns say they got them for protection, survey shows

NewsNight Caps: Michelle Obama & Cracker Barrel back in the game?

“Cat lady” is usually used to refer to childless women who live alone with their feline companions. Here’s how the stereotype lobbed at Kamala Harris came to be — and how some women are reclaiming the term.

How ‘cat lady’ became an insult for women of a certain age

After California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order calling on state officials to begin taking down homeless encampments, advocates are expressing their support and concern over the order’s potential impact. CNN’s Natasha Chen reports.

‘Punch in the gut’: Advocate calls out Newsom’s order

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Vladimir Putin says the West has 'ignored' Russia's key concerns over Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that his government was studying the responses from the United States and NATO to his security demands related to Ukraine...

Vladimir Putin says the West has 'ignored' Russia's key concerns over Ukraine

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