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Undersea Noises Become Focus of Titan Submersible Rescue Effort

The unexplained sounds offered a slender line of hope to rescuers who have been scouring a patch of the North Atlantic twice the size of Connecticut.

Philadelphia collapsed bridge on I-95 to reopen sooner than expected

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said I-95 would reopen by the upcoming weekend after crews worked around the clock to fill in a gap made when a bridged collapsed earlier in June.

After GOP walkout, Oregon passes amended bills on abortion, trans care and guns

Oregon lawmakers have passed amended versions of the two bills that were at the center of a six-week Republican walkout

Pentagon documents leak suspect Jack Teixeira pleads not guilty to federal charges

Jack Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guard member accused of leaking highly classified military documents on a social media platform, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal felony charges.

Christian school sues Colorado officials for withholding preschool funds over religious policies

A Christian school has filed a religious discrimination lawsuit after Colorado officials told it to change campus policies upholding the biblical belief in two biological sexes to receive universal preschool funds.

House Censures Adam Schiff Over His Role Investigating Trump

The move by the G.O.P.-led House was the first in what could be a series of votes seeking to punish those whom Republicans have deemed enemies of the party.

House censures Rep. Adam Schiff over Trump-Russia investigations

Rep. Adam B. Schiff was censured Wednesday by House Republicans over his false accusations about former President Donald Trump's supposed collusion with Russia during the 2016 presidential campaign.

Around the world

Search crews fight against the clock to find missing submersible

The search continued Wednesday for the Titan, a five-passenger submersible that disappeared during an expedition to the wreckage of the Titanic in the Atlantic. While scouring the ocean, Canadian planes detected underwater banging noises.

Police are trying to determine cause of Paris explosion

A strong explosion hit a building in Paris' Left Bank on Wednesday, leaving at least 16 injured and igniting a fire that sent smoke soaring over city monuments and prompted the evacuation of surrounding buildings, police said. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

37 Injured in Paris After Explosion at Apartment Building

The blast, in the Fifth Arrondissement of the French capital, started a blaze that firefighters quickly brought under control. The origin of the explosion, which critically injured four people, was unclear.

China blasts Biden's Xi "dictators" remark as "political provocation"

On the heels of a landmark Beijing visit by America's top diplomat to ease tension, China fumes over Biden's "ridiculous and irresponsible" campaign remark.

Underwater noises detected in area of search for Titanic sub

The noises were picked up by a Canadian aircraft, the U.S. Coast Guard says. The submersible went missing with five people on board.

Police frantically search for young girl kidnapped from Italy hotel in suitcase: report

Kataleya Mia Chicillo Alvarez was reportedly stuffed into a suitcase and kidnapped from the former Hotel Astor in Florence, Italy, where some 140 migrants were illegally staying.

Death toll reaches 16 in Canada bus crash carrying seniors to casino

A woman who was injured in a bus collision with a semi-trailer truck has tragically passed away in the hospital, increasing the death toll to 16, according to authorities on Wednesday.

Technology

Elon Musk says 'cisgender' is a slur on Twitter

Twitter owner Elon Musk seemingly made a sweeping policy decision Tuesday by declaring that "cisgender" and its abbreviation "cis" are considered slurs on Twitter.

Amazon sued by FTC over ‘deceptive’ practices used to sign up customers for Prime

The FTC filed a suit on Wednesday claiming Amazon used "dark patterns" that pushed customers to enroll in a Prime membership without their consent -- and then purposefully made it difficult for subscribers to cancel their membersip.

Russia says it downed 3 drones outside Moscow, suspects it was attack by Ukraine

Two drones were brought down outside Moscow as they approached the warehouses of a local military unit, Moscow region Gov. Andrei Vorobyov said Wednesday, in what could be the latest attempt by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia during the early stages of Kyiv's most recent counteroffensive.

Skeptical about VR goggles? How Apple and Disney could create the future of entertainment

At Apple's last big developer conference, Bob Iger announced that Disney+ would be available on the tech company's new virtual reality headset. It could be a fad — or the future of mass media.

Elon Musk vows to suspend Twitter users for harassment over ‘slurs’ like ‘cisgender’ and ‘cis’

Elon Musk condemned the words "cis" and "cisgender" as slurs on Twitter after a user posted about receiving messages from "trans activists" calling him "cissy.

Review: 'Final Fantasy XVI' goes full 'Game of Thrones' with medieval battles and mysticism

'Final Fantasty XVI' is a sprawling, 35-plus hour epic that nods to 'Game of Thrones.' It also aims to be one of the most approachable games in the long-standing series.

Grammys approve new rules on use of artificial intelligence

The Recording Academy announced Friday new rules which stipulate that "only human creators are eligible" for Grammy awards, a response to the growing use of artificial intelligence.

Sports News

Conor McGregor accuser's lawyer speaks out after reports of hush money surface

A new report stated that the woman who has accused Conor McGregor of "violently" sexually assaulting her during an NBA Finals game was allegedly offered $100,000 in hush money.

Dak Prescott on offseason workouts with ex-teammate Ezekiel Elliott: 'That’s my best friend'

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has a 55-yard turf field in his backyard, and several players have used the area to workout — including Ezekiel Elliott.

Jake Fraley's homer sends the surging Reds to their 11th straight win, 5-3 over the Rockies

Jake Fraley hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds extended their majors-best winning streak to 11 games, rallying past the Colorado Rockies 5-3 for a three-game sweep

Chris Paul Found Out About the Suns’ Trade From His Son

Paul, a 12-time All-Star, was on a promotional tour for a book he wrote about his grandfather and his N.B.A. career.

Column: Chicago Cubs take care of business, completing a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates before heading to London

Like any extended family trip, there was a lot of scurrying in the Chicago Cubs clubhouse Wednesday as they prepared for their four-day excursion to London.

London Series 2023: What to know about the Chicago Cubs-St. Louis Cardinals games — including how (and when) to watch

The Chicago Cubs are headed to London. Finally. Initially scheduled to play the St. Louis Cardinals in the London Series in 2020, the rescheduled games will take place Saturday and Sunday.

Scouts sue MLB for age discrimination, claiming the league had a 'blacklist'

Former MLB scouts have filed a lawsuit claiming teams used the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse to fire veteran scouts to avoid paying higher salaries.

Politics News

Litman: Is the Hunter Biden plea deal really a slap on the wrist? Not remotely

Donald Trump and other Republicans have criticized the Justice Department deal with President Biden's son on tax and gun charges. They're off-base as usual.

Durham says FBI agents became emotional, apologized over bureau's handling of Trump probe

Special counsel John Durham told lawmakers Wednesday that FBI agents who worked on the Trump-Russia collusion probe became emotional and apologized when confronted with intelligence that the investigation may have been part of a plan by Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign to distract from her use of a p

Ousted incumbents, key matchups set: Takeaways from Virginia's primary election

A historic number of state lawmakers were ousted in this week's Virginia primary, which featured about four dozen legislative races that set the parties' slate of candidates for what will be a hard-fought general election.

New Fentanyl Laws Ignite Debate Over Combating Overdose Crisis

Critics say a fierce law-and-order approach could undermine public health goals and advances in addiction treatment.

After GOP walkout, Oregon passes amended bills on abortion, trans care and guns

Oregon lawmakers have passed amended versions of the two bills that were at the center of a six-week Republican walkout

House Republicans censured Adam Schiff. He couldn't be happier.

House Republicans voted Wednesday to censure Rep. Adam Schiff of Burbank, a decision that could ultimately aid the Democrat in his run for the Senate seat held by Dianne Feinstein.

After GOP walkout, Oregon passes amended bills on abortion, trans care and guns

Oregon lawmakers have passed amended versions of the two bills that were at the center of a six-week Republican walkout