US pending home sales rose in July for the second month in a row US pending home sales ticked up in July by 0.9%, rising for the second month in a row despite elevated prices and rising mortgage rates, according to a report released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors. #press https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/30/homes/us-pending-home-sales-july/index.html?utm_source=press.coop

Prince Harry uses his celebrity to champion 'Heart of Invictus' There is a small strata of Hollywood deal-making where who's behind a project -- and with whom the programmer gets to align itself -- carries more weight than the specifics. That would seem to define Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry's producing arrangement with Netflix, which bears fruit this week with "Heart... #press https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/30/entertainment/heart-of-invictus-review/index.html?utm_source=press.coop

How to get help, stay safe and protect your sanity after a devastating hurricane The onslaught of stress, grief and hidden dangers can seem overwhelming. Here's how to get help, protect your family and take the first steps toward recovery: #press https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/29/us/hurricane-help-safety-wellness-xpn/index.html?utm_source=press.coop

Rare protests flare in regime-held Syria as Assad seeks international rehabilitation The unrest shows that disgruntlement against Assad remains high as he tries to end his international isolation, even in parts of the country that haven't directly opposed him throughout its long civil war. #press https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/30/middleeast/syria-rare-protests-assad-rehabilitation-mime-intl/index.html?utm_source=press.coop

'Ahsoka' takes a big jump toward its future in the action-packed third episode After a somewhat sluggish start, "Ahsoka" felt much more on target as its third episode continued to draw upon "Star Wars Rebels" lore while mixing in abundant action and paying its respects to the original trilogy. #press https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/30/entertainment/ahsoka-episode-3-recap/index.html?utm_source=press.coop

Russia sees biggest drone assault on its own territory since invading Ukraine, as Kyiv strikes back through the skies Russia has seen the biggest drone assault on its territory since it launched its war on Ukraine while Moscow killed two men in a near-simultaneous bombardment on Kyiv, as the aerial intensity of the conflict ratcheted up. #press https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/30/europe/ukraine-russia-drone-strikes-wednesday-intl/index.html?utm_source=press.coop

Ukraine blasts Pope Francis' address to Russian youth as 'imperialist propaganda' Ukrainian officials have criticized Pope Francis' recent address to Russian youth, calling his remarks "imperialist propaganda." #press https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/29/europe/pope-francis-russia-ukraine-intl-hnk/index.html?utm_source=press.coop

Allison Holker says dancing again for first time since Stephen 'tWitch' Boss's death 'felt so good' Eight months after Stephen "tWitch" Boss, beloved DJ for the "Ellen DeGeneres Show" and TV personality who rose to fame on "So You Think You Can Dance," tragically died, his wife and fellow dance cohort Allison Holker has returned to the dance floor. #press https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/27/entertainment/allison-holker-twitch-boss-dancing-again/index.html?utm_source=press.coop

A country where kissing is a custom reels from a major exception In Spain kissing is a widely-accepted custom. Friends and family do it, whether woman to woman, woman to man, or man to man. It can be lips to cheek or a little kissing sound. There are numerous variants, and even strangers greet each other this way. #press https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/27/europe/rubiales-spain-soccer-kiss-womens-rights-intl-spt/index.html?utm_source=press.coop

How a kiss sparked a scandal in Spanish soccer A week after clinching Spain's first Women's World Cup, the country's soccer federation is at war with the very players who brought home the trophy. #press https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/27/football/what-happened-luis-rubiales-kiss-intl/index.html?utm_source=press.coop

Here's why hurricane hunters fly their planes in weird patterns into storms Those seemingly random hurricane hunter flight patterns to sample hurricanes look like boxes or stars, but they serve a purpose #press https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/19/weather/weather-hurricane-hunter-flights/index.html?utm_source=press.coop

Distressed bear cub rescued after its head was trapped in a plastic container Pennsylvania Park Manager Sarah Lindgren is no stranger to wildlife, so when she saw a bear cub in distress, she knew exactly what to do. #press https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/27/us/black-bear-pennsylvania-rescue-jug-trnd/index.html?utm_source=press.coop

Tropical system could threaten the Gulf Coast and Florida this week An area of showers and thunderstorms in the Caribbean Sea could develop into a tropical system as soon as Sunday, posing a risk to Florida and the Gulf of Mexico coast early next week. #press https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/27/weather/tropical-depression-storm-gulf-climate-sunday/index.html?utm_source=press.coop

Schools got $190 billion in pandemic aid, but the funds haven't reversed learning loss America's K-12 schools received the largest-ever infusion of federal aid to help them address pandemic-related challenges, yet students are still struggling to catch up from the learning loss they experienced during remote learning. #press https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/27/politics/school-covid-pandemic-aid-learning-loss/index.html?utm_source=press.coop

Wagner chief Prigozhin confirmed dead by Russian authorities after genetic tests Russian investigators have confirmed that Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin was among the 10 people killed when their plane crashed Wednesday, after carrying out genetic tests. #press https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/27/europe/yevgeny-prigozhin-confirmed-dead-by-russia-intl/index.html?utm_source=press.coop

Celebrity video site sees a surge of actor sign-ups in the wake of the strike For every glitzy movie star in Hollywood, there are hundreds of actors living paycheck to paycheck working odd jobs when gigs dry up. #press https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/27/business/cameo-actors-strike/index.html?utm_source=press.coop

National Cinema Day is back with $4 movie tickets If you haven't seen some of the summer's hottest blockbusters, there's no time like the present. #press https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/27/business/national-cinema-day-movies/index.html?utm_source=press.coop

Biden spent August trying to escape Washington. But September realities await him The end of a presidential summer vacation makes for some abrupt trade-offs. The beach for budget battles. Pilates for politics. Sunshine for special counsels. #press https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/27/politics/biden-summer-vacation-maui-ukraine-2024-election/index.html?utm_source=press.coop

Usain Bolt: The story behind one of athletics' most iconic images In 2013, Usain Bolt had the world at his feet. #press https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/27/sport/usain-bolt-2013-world-championships-photo-spt-intl/index.html?utm_source=press.coop

The latest on Trump's indictment in Georgia 2020 election case Donald Trump surrendered Thursday at the Fulton County jail on more than a dozen charges stemming from his efforts to reverse Georgia's 2020 election results. Follow here for the latest live news updates and reactions. #press https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-georgia-indictment-arrest-08-27-23/index.html?utm_source=press.coop