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Gershkovich, Whelan return to US in 24-person prisoner swap with Russia
It was an emotional reunion as Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan returned home after the largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the U.S. since the Cold War. And former President Donald Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, visits the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, August 2, 2024. Gershkovich, Whelan return… -
14 arrested in human trafficking sting at San Diego Comic Con
The fictitious world of superheroes and comic books intersected with the harsh realities of the actual world as authorities set up a human trafficking sting operation at the San Diego Comic Con. The operation led to the arrest of 14 sex trafficking suspects. Officials also recovered 10 victims — nine adults and a 16-year-old girl.… -
Russia frees Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan in major prisoner swap: Reports
Russia and the United States have struck an agreement to exchange two high-profile American prisoners in a multipart deal, according to a senior official in the Biden administration cited in multiple media reports on Thursday, Aug. 1. This deal will reportedly bring home Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan.… -
Alleged 9/11 mastermind agrees to plea deal to avoid death penalty
The alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 attack and two accomplices reached a plea deal with prosecutors. And former President Donald Trump sparks controversy with comments made about Vice President Kamala Harris at a conference of Black journalists. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. Alleged 9/11 mastermind agrees to plea deal… -
DC attorney general sues StubHub over deceptive ‘drip pricing’ practices
District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb, D, is accusing StubHub of illegally misleading consumers by adding surprise fees to the end of a lengthy checkout process. In an announcement about the lawsuit, Schwalb said the company is engaging in “deceptive, manipulative and unfair practices. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, July 31, said StubHub does… -
Kamala Harris to hold rally with vice president pick in Philadelphia next week
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate pick on Monday, Aug. 5, as she looks to win the presidency. Then Tuesday, Aug. 6, she’s expected to hold a rally in Philadelphia with her new running mate joining her on stage. The campaign trail is heating up, with Harris holding her largest rally yet in Atlanta, Georgia on… -
Riots over Venezuela’s presidential election continue
At least a dozen people have been killed as protests over Venezuela’s presidential election continue. Local media outlets said more than 700 people have been arrested. Authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro accused opposition leader María Corina Machado and presidential candidate Edmundo González of “criminal violence.” Protesters are demanding Maduro make voting data from Sunday’s, July 28, election public. Venezuela’s opposition and… -
Hamas leader reportedly killed in Iran amid rising tensions in Middle East
A Hamas leader is reportedly assassinated in Iran as developments in the Middle East raise concerns of conflict escalating in the region. And Vice President Kamala Harris is closer to naming her running mate with plans of holding their first rally in a matter of days. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, July 31,… -
Delta seeks damages from Microsoft, CrowdStrike over outage: Report
Delta has had to cancel over 6,000 flights since the CrowdStrike outage earlier July. Now, the airline is seeking compensation from the cybersecurity firm. Delta is still recovering from the CrowdStrike tech failure that affected Microsoft Windows systems and left hundreds of thousands of travelers looking for alternate travel. A security update caused the problems… -
‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ Comic Con reveal bring marvelous box office outlook
After a weak first quarter at the box office, did the world just find the pair of brave heroes who will save the movie industry this year? A combination of “Deadpool & Wolverine” and a dramatic villain reveal at Comic Con might just make up for the previous quarter. Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine” was… -
California’s Park Fire is now 6th largest in state’s history
California’s Park Fire has grown into the sixth largest wildfire in the state’s history. According to Cal Fire, the Park Fire has scorched over 370,000 acres across four counties and is only 12% contained, leading to widespread evacuations and contributing to poor air quality. It’s forced thousands to abandon their homes and contributed to poor air… -
McDonald’s reports first sales slump since 2020
McDonald’s is reconsidering its pricing strategy after the fast-food giant reported its first sales slump since 2020 in the second quarter. Experts said budget-conscious Americans are eating at home more often due to higher prices at fast food chains. “This shortfall was driven by sluggish traffic, with consumers shifting a larger share of meal occasions toward grocery… -
Acting Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt
The new acting director of the Secret Service is set to answer questions from lawmakers about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. And McDonald’s reports its first sales decline in more than three years. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Secret Service acting director to testify on Trump…
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