MURRIETA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say one person was killed and three others were injured when a single-engine plane crashed on the Fourth of July in Southern California. The Federal Aviation Administration says the Cessna 172 with four people aboard crashed shortly after taking off Tuesday afernoon from an airport in Murrieta. Televised news footage
Continue Reading By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press FUTABA, Japan (AP) — The head of the U.N. atomic agency toured Japan’s tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant on Wednesday and said he is satisfied with still-contentious plans to release treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Mariano Grossi observed where the treated water
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Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Un juez federal bloqueó este lunes una ley electoral en Florida que habría restringido el registro de votantes en el estado. El juez jefe del distrito norte de Florida, Mark E. Walker, dijo que, si bien es correcto que el estado “busque la integridad” en su sistema electoral, “las soluciones de
Continue Reading Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — Las Juntas Electorales Departamentales y la Junta Electoral del Distrito Central de Guatemala instalaron este martes las primeras audiencias de revisión de los escrutinios y las actas finales de los comicios del pasado 25 de junio. Al evento asistieron los fiscales electorales de los partidos políticos que participaron en las
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On this 4th of July, Conner Hall was the hero for the Idaho Falls Bandits, as his walkoff RBI single led to a thrilling 8-7 victory over the Upper Valley Bulldogs.
Continue Reading By Jessie Yeung and Yoonjung Seo, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korea is getting older – and its care facilities are changing to match. The number of child care facilities in the country has shrunk by almost a quarter in just a few years, reflecting authorities’ unsuccessful campaign to encourage couples to have
Continue Reading By Jessie Yeung and Yoonjung Seo, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korea is getting older – and its care facilities are changing to match. The number of child care facilities in the country has shrunk by almost a quarter in just a few years, reflecting authorities’ unsuccessful campaign to encourage couples to have
Continue Reading By MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s largest rebel group says it will stop attacks on the nation’s military as it prepares for a ceasefire with the government that could bring both sides closer to ending five decades of war. In a statement published Tuesday, the National Liberation Army’s Central Command ordered
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN Español) – Joaquín Sperani salió de su casa el 29 de junio camino a la escuela en la ciudad de Laboulaye, provincia de Córdoba. Fue la última vez que su familia lo vio con vida. El cuerpo fue hallado cuatro días después en una casa abandonada. El adolescente de 14 años había
Continue Reading By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Mariners fan Keith Beach was asked whether he might be interested in using the seats from a friend of a friend for a big league baseball game, he immediately inquired about when and where. His heart was suddenly touched by a flood of emotions
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Two swimmers were apparently attacked by sharks off the shores of Long Island on Tuesday, a day after two others reported being attacked while enjoying the water at popular New York beaches. At least one beach delayed opening to holiday revelers Tuesday, after officials said drones spotted some 50 sand sharks
Continue Reading By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — With appendages growing out of its head and an armored mouth, an ancient shrimplike creature was thought to be the quintessential apex predator of its time. This sea creature earned its fearsome reputation because paleontologists thought it was responsible for the scarring and crushing of the fossilized skeletons of
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los residentes de 12 estados del sur y del medio oeste de Estados Unidos tienen más probabilidades de fumar, y de fumar más, que las personas que viven en el resto del país, según un nuevo informe. Truth Initiative, una organización sin fines de lucro centrada en reducir el consumo de
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Un hombre armado que vestía un chaleco antibalas y un pasamontañas disparó al azar contra vehículos y peatones la noche de este lunes en el suroeste de Filadelfia, en un acto que cobró la vida de al menos cinco personas y dejó dos heridos, dijeron las autoridades. En una rueda de
Continue Reading EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — An official says an infant was among four people who died while crossing the Rio Grande in the Texas border city of Eagle Pass in a 48-hour period over the Fourth of July weekend. Texas Department of Public Safety Lt. Chris Olivarez said on Twitter on Monday that DPS’ Tactical
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Saturday, July 8th starting at noon Larry Wilson Park in Rigby will once again play host to the annual car show Hot Classic Nights. The car show is in its 19th year and all the proceeds from the event go to support the Rigby Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels Program.
Continue Reading By Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — One person was killed and four others were injured after a fireworks explosion at an event venue in northeastern Texas, police said Tuesday. Authorities responded to a “major fire” incident around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Firehouse 9 Farm venue in the city of Gilmer, according to a news
Continue Reading By Nic F. Anderson and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — A man swimming in chest-deep water at a Long Island, New York, beach was bitten Tuesday afternoon by what authorities believe was a shark. The 47-year-old suffered multiple lacerations to his right knee in the incident, the Quogue Village Police Department said in a news
Continue Reading By Nic F. Anderson and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — A man swimming in chest-deep water at a Long Island, New York, beach was bitten Tuesday afternoon by what authorities believe was a shark. The 47-year-old suffered multiple lacerations to his right knee in the incident, the Quogue Village Police Department said in a news
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We have high pressure to the south, with low pressure to our north in Canada. A weak front from that low is triggering thunderstorms this evening. Tuesday evening and overnight, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low in the upper 40’s. North winds at 10 to 15 mph,
Continue Reading By Hadas Gold, Salma Abdelaziz, Mostafa Salem, Ibrahim Dahman and Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of Palestinians marched through the streets of Jenin on Wednesday for the funeral of the 12 people killed in Israel’s largest military operation in the occupied West Bank in more than 20 years. The two-day incursion into the sprawling
Continue Reading By Hadas Gold, Salma Abdelaziz, Mostafa Salem, Ibrahim Dahman and Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of Palestinians marched through the streets of Jenin on Wednesday for the funeral of the 12 people killed in Israel’s largest military operation in the occupied West Bank in more than 20 years. The two-day incursion into the sprawling
Continue Reading Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Elena Milashina, una destacada periodista rusa que ha revelado y reportado la espeluznante represión en Chechenia contra los hombres homosexuales, fue brutalmente golpeada junto a un abogado en un ataque que tuvo lugar en la república del sur de Rusia, según el diario para el que trabaja, Novaya Gazeta. Milashina y
Continue Reading PARIS (AP) — A French far-right figure behind a divisive, and hugely successful, crowdfunding campaign for the family of a police officer jailed in the killing of a 17-year-old that triggered riots around France announced on Tuesday that he’s closing the account which topped more than 1.5 million euros ($1.63 million). Criticism, and plans for
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Objections have been raised to demolishing the house where four University of Idaho students were killed last year, with members of three of the victims’ families signaling it should be preserved until after the trial of the man charged in the deaths. Shanon Gray, an attorney for the family of Kaylee
Continue Reading By Alex Leeds Matthews and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Mass shootings, like the ones that occurred Monday in Philadelphia and Fort Worth, Texas – and over the weekend in Baltimore — are not uncommon around the Fourth of July. The holiday has accounted for the most mass shootings of any other days of the
Continue Reading BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Objections have been raised to demolishing the house where four University of Idaho students were killed last year, with members of three of the victims’ families signaling it should be preserved until after the trial of the man charged in the deaths. Shanon Gray, an attorney for the family of Kaylee
Continue Reading By Alex Leeds Matthews and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Mass shootings, like the ones that occurred Monday in Philadelphia and Fort Worth, Texas – and over the weekend in Baltimore — are not uncommon around the Fourth of July. The holiday has accounted for the most mass shootings of any other days of the
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson Washington (CNN) — Una sustancia en polvo que se encontró en la Casa Blanca la noche del domingo, y que obligó a una evacuación temporal del complejo, será sometida a más pruebas y análisis, afirmó el Servicio Secreto. Una prueba de campo determinó que la sustancia posiblemente es cocaína, según dos fuentes familiarizadas
Continue Reading By JIM SALTER Associated Press A judge on Tuesday prohibited several federal agencies and officials of the Biden administration from working with social media companies about “protected speech,” a decision called “a blow to censorship” by one of the Republican officials whose lawsuit prompted the ruling. U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty of Louisiana granted the
Continue Reading MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican Soccer Federation has issued a statement condemning violence among fans, after one Mexico fan stabbed another at a Sunday match. The violence came at a stadium in Santa Clara, California, where Mexico’s national team lost 1-0 to Qatar. Video of the attack showed several Mexico fans scuffling in the
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Poco después de graduarse de la secundaria en 2021, Adam Swanson, de Minnesota y quien entonces tenía 17 años, emprendió un viaje de dos años en bicicleta alrededor del mundo junto a un amigo. Pero a los pocos meses de empezar termino viajando solo. Swanson, fotografiado en Kerala (India) el pasado
Continue Reading Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — Adele le advirtió a su público que no les lance objetos ni a ella ni a otros artistas durante los conciertos. En un video de TikTok que compartió uno de los asistentes a sus espectáculos en Las Vegas, se ve a Adele hablando sobre la ola de incidentes recientes en
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By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — He’s louche and sun-kissed, effortlessly cool and 91 years old. The Spanish King — real name Andrés García-Carro — became a model somewhat accidentally thanks to his granddaughter, Celine van Heel, who began photographing him three years ago and chose the moniker for his Instagram. García-Caro has a face
Continue Reading By Rebekah Riess and Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — A 69-year-old South Carolina woman was killed in an apparent alligator attack while walking her dog near a golf course on Hilton Head Island, police said Tuesday. Authorities responded to a report of a possible alligator attack in the Spanish Wells neighborhood of Hilton Head Island
Continue Reading By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Revelers across the U.S. braved heat and heavy rain to take part in Fourth of July activities Tuesday — celebrating the nation’s founding with parades, fireworks and hot dog eating contests at a time of lingering political divisions and concerns about the country’s future. In Boston, people
Continue Reading By John Murphy Click here for updates on this story COLUMBIA, Missouri (KOMU) — Blair Shanahan Lane was killed by a stray bullet on the Fourth of July while celebrating in her backyard in Kansas City in 2011. She was 11 years old. Since then, her mom, Michele Shanahan Demoss, worked to get Blair’s Law
Continue Reading By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Langs tried on Lou Gehrig’s cap, a joyous moment and also a reminder of the link they share. Langs, a beloved member of the baseball community in her role as a reporter and producer at Major League Baseball Advanced Media, revealed last October she
Continue Reading By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN (CNN) — Festivalgoers got more of an adventure than they bargained for Sunday when a roller coaster ride got stuck at a fair in Wisconsin, leaving them hanging upside down for hours. Eight passengers were left suspended when a mechanical failure stalled the ride at the Forest County Festival in Crandon,
Continue Reading By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN (CNN) — Festivalgoers got more of an adventure than they bargained for Sunday when a roller coaster ride got stuck at a fair in Wisconsin, leaving them hanging upside down for hours. Eight passengers were left suspended when a mechanical failure stalled the ride at the Forest County Festival in Crandon,
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By Devan Cole and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered some Biden administration agencies and top officials not to communicate with social media companies about certain content, handing a win to GOP states in a lawsuit accusing the government of going too far in its effort to combat Covid-19 disinformation.
Continue Reading By Devan Cole and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered some Biden administration agencies and top officials not to communicate with social media companies about certain content, handing a win to GOP states in a lawsuit accusing the government of going too far in its effort to combat Covid-19 disinformation.
Continue Reading By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — After a police officer in France shot dead unarmed 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk during a traffic stop in Paris last week, two fundraisers were set up. One, to support the teen’s mother. The other, for the family of the police officer who shot him. By early Wednesday morning, the fundraiser
Continue Reading By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — After a police officer in France shot dead unarmed 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk during a traffic stop in Paris last week, two fundraisers were set up. One, to support the teen’s mother. The other, for the family of the police officer who shot him. By early Wednesday morning, the fundraiser
Continue Reading KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — New York had its hot dog eating contest to celebrate Independence Day. But the Florida Keys had a sweeter alternative. The Key Lime Pie Eating Championship in Key West, where Key lime pie originated, was won Tuesday by Joshua Mogle, a 38-year-old Altoona, Iowa, tire manufacturing manager. Mogle plunged face-first
Continue Reading By LEVAN REID Click here for updates on this story FREETOWN, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A one-of-a-kind hospital is taking eye care to new heights. The Flying Eye Hospital is changing the lives of its patients and providing teaching opportunities around the world. Armed with knowledge and an absolutely fabulous plane, Orbis nurse Lori Pacheco, of
Continue Reading Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Al menos una persona murió y otras cuatro resultaron heridas durante un tiroteo en una fiesta de barrio en el noreste de Indianápolis la noche de este lunes, informó el Departamento de Policía de la ciudad. Varias armas se encontraron en la escena del tiroteo, que ocurrió a lo largo de
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By Kit Maher and Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — A spokesman for a super PAC backing Ron DeSantis acknowledged that the Florida governor and GOP presidential candidate is “way behind” in national polling and is “fighting uphill” to defeat former President Donald Trump in the 2024 primary. “Right now, in national polling, we are way
Continue Reading By Web staff Click here for updates on this story STOUGHTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Emma Tetewsky, a missing woman from Stoughton, was found on Monday evening by hikers after being stuck in the mud for several days in Easton’s Borderland State Park. Tetewsky, 31, was reported missing by her family on June 26 after not
Continue Reading By Hadas Gold, Mostafa Salem and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN (CNN) — Eight people were injured after a car driver rammed into pedestrians near a Tel Aviv shopping center and then got out of the vehicle to stab civilians, Israeli officials said Tuesday. The attack came as Israeli forces continued military operations in the occupied West
Continue Reading By Rosa Flores, CNN (CNN) — Suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will not testify in his impeachment trial, according to his attorney, who called the proceeding a “sham” that would “encourage future kangaroo courts.” “That is why Attorney General Paxton will not dignify the illegal House action by testifying,” attorney Tony Buzbee said in
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Idaho Falls’ ‘Liberty On Parade’ was a big hit yet again with many spectators lining the streets to watch the floats roll by all here to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Continue Reading EASTON, Mass. (AP) — A woman who went missing last week has been found alive in a swampy area of a Massachusetts state park after hikers heard her cries for help. Police said 31-year-old Emma Tetewsky was reported missing June 26. On Monday evening, hikers called 911 to report they heard a woman screaming for
Continue Reading By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Highland Park, Illinois, marked one year since a gunman killed seven people and injured dozens during a July Fourth parade with a moment of silence Tuesday, for “contemplation, prayer or reflection” in memory of the victims. A patriotic celebration in the Chicago suburb last Independence Day ended with the
Continue Reading By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Highland Park, Illinois, marked one year since a gunman killed seven people and injured dozens during a July Fourth parade with a moment of silence Tuesday, for “contemplation, prayer or reflection” in memory of the victims. A patriotic celebration in the Chicago suburb last Independence Day ended with the
Continue Reading BY OMAR ALBAM Associated Press IDLIB, Syria (AP) — The U.N. secretary general is hoping that the Security Council will vote later this month to keep a key border crossing from Turkey to Syria’s rebel-held northwest open for critical aid deliveries for a period of one year instead of six months. About 4 million people
Continue Reading urielblanco (CNN Español) — Los representantes de cinco juntas directivas y concejo de alcaldes en Guatemala se reunieron este martes para advertir de movilizaciones en el país si no se hacen oficiales los resultados de las elecciones generales del pasado 25 de junio. En conferencia de prensa, el portavoz de estos grupos dijo: “Advertimos que
Continue Reading TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia’s Foreign Ministry is criticizing Ukraine for urging the Georgian ambassador to return to Tbilisi for consultations over the poor health of imprisoned former president Mikheil Saakashvili, who is also a Ukrainian citizen. The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday called Ukraine’s action “an extreme form of escalation.” Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry had summoned
Continue Reading By Anna Chernova, Darya Tarasova and Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — Elena Milashina, a prominent Russian journalist who uncovered the horrific crackdown on gay men in Chechnya, has been beaten up alongside a lawyer while visiting the southern Russian republic. Milashina and attorney Alexander Nemov were attacked while they were on the way to attend
Continue Reading By Anna Chernova, Darya Tarasova and Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — Elena Milashina, a prominent Russian journalist who uncovered the horrific crackdown on gay men in Chechnya, has been beaten up alongside a lawyer while visiting the southern Russian republic. Milashina and attorney Alexander Nemov were attacked while they were on the way to attend
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Lopez is setting the record straight on her relationship with alcohol as the owner of her own recently launched cocktail brand, after having been previously known to not imbibe. “I know that a lot of people have been talking about, ‘Oh she doesn’t even drink, what’s she doing
Continue Reading HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a South Carolina woman died Tuesday after she was attacked by an alligator while walking her dog near a golf course. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office says 69-year-old woman, who has not been named, was found dead Tuesday in Hilton Head Island. Sheriff’s officials say the woman
Continue Reading ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A judge has ruled that a man accused in a deadly movie theater shooting in Albuquerque will remain in jail until trial. Authorities say 19-year-old Enrique Padilla is being held on charges including first-degree murder, shooting at an occupied building, conspiracy and tampering with evidence. He was arrested after an argument
Continue Reading By FLORENT BAJRAMI and LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — The leaders of the Netherlands and Luxembourg say normalizing ties between Kosovo and Serbia would serve not only regional peace and stability but also their prospects of further integration into the European Union. Prime Ministers Mark Rutte of the Netherlands and Xavier Bettel
Continue Reading By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN (CNN) — Festivalgoers got more of an adventure than they bargained for Sunday when a roller coaster ride got stuck at a fair in Wisconsin, leaving them hanging upside down for hours. Eight passengers were left suspended when a mechanical failure stalled the ride at the Forest County Festival in Crandon,
Continue Reading By Noah Gray, Josh Campbell and Arlette Saenz, CNN Washington (CNN) — A powdery substance that was discovered at the White House Sunday evening, prompting a temporary evacuation of the complex, has been sent for further evaluation and testing, the Secret Service said. A field test determined that the substance was possibly cocaine, according to
Continue Reading By Noah Gray, Josh Campbell and Arlette Saenz, CNN Washington (CNN) — A powdery substance that was discovered at the White House Sunday evening, prompting a temporary evacuation of the complex, has been sent for further evaluation and testing, the Secret Service said. A field test determined that the substance was possibly cocaine, according to
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The paving should be complete by Sept. 30.
Continue Reading By MEGAN HICKEY Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — She was sexually abused by a teacher at her northwest suburban high school, and would learn that adults knew there was an inappropriate relationship, but did nothing about it. CBS 2 investigator Megan Hickey is digging into a new law aimed at
Continue Reading By Mitchell McCluskey (CNN) — A 16-year-old girl was killed and four other people were injured in a shooting at a block party in northeast Indianapolis Monday night, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene by Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services after she was found with gunshot wounds just
Continue Reading By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Alex Morgan is riding a Wave heading into her fourth Women’s World Cup appearance. She became a mom since helping the United States win a second straight World Cup title four years ago and is the marquee attraction for the San Diego Wave of the
Continue Reading MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in northern Mexico say the the bodies of four men and two women have been found near the city of Monterrey. Prosecutors in the border state of Nuevo Leon say the victims appear to have been shot and had their hands tied. The bodies were found early Tuesday on the
Continue Reading By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Lots of low-wage workers just received a boost in pay, as more than a dozen states and localities increased their minimum wages. Oregon beefed up its hourly minimum wage by 70 cents to $14.20 as of July 1, while Nevada increased its minimum wage by 75 cents to $11.25,
Continue Reading By KELLY WERTHMANN Click here for updates on this story AURORA, Colorado (KCNC) — Inside the Aurora Central Library, the children’s section is where you might expect to see a kid like 10-year-old Ayla Anderson. You may even catch her reading a story from out of this world. “His eyes widened happily. ‘Is this Earth?
Continue Reading By Web staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL) — A local fisherman was out on a kayak when a sea lion gave him quite a surprise! The encounter happened over the weekend near King Harbor in Redondo Beach. In the video, you can see the curious sea lion swim over
Continue Reading By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British police have reopened an investigation into lockdown-breaching government parties after viewing video of Conservative Party staffers dancing and drinking at a 2020 Christmas soiree. The “jingle and mingle” party was held when indoor social mixing was barred under rules imposed to curb the spread of the
Continue Reading By Web staff Click here for updates on this story ALAMEDA, California (KPIX) — After the City of Hayward filed a lawsuit against Alameda County for alleged “criminal activity” within a foster youth facility, the Alameda County Social Services Agency issued a statement Friday seeking collaboration instead of litigation. The lawsuit, filed on June 22,
Continue Reading By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Homeowners and renters in the U.K. are facing further grim news as mortgage rates hit levels not seen since unfunded tax cuts announced by the government last fall spooked investors. Financial information company Moneyfacts says the average rate for a five-year fixed rate mortgage in the U.K.
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By DEVIN FEHELY Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE, California (KPIX) — For nearly two decades, a South Bay construction crane company has carried on a flag-raising tradition during the most patriotic holidays, hoisting a massive American flag hundreds of feet above their business. “On the Fourth of July, it’s about America.
Continue Reading urielblanco (CNN Español) — La irrupción del espacio destinado al público en el Congreso de Costa Rica por parte de un hombre que se quitó la camisa, golpeó los vidrios y lanzó amenazas a algunos diputados obligó a suspender por unos minutos la sesión plenaria de este lunes. “Señor, por favor, salga y desocupe la
Continue Reading By Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — A wildfire forced hundreds of people from their homes in southwestern Washington as firefighters battle rugged terrain and hot, windy conditions to stop the blaze from causing further destruction. The Tunnel 5 Fire broke out July 2 in Skamania County, Washington, around 50 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon, and
Continue Reading By Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — A wildfire forced hundreds of people from their homes in southwestern Washington as firefighters battle rugged terrain and hot, windy conditions to stop the blaze from causing further destruction. The Tunnel 5 Fire broke out July 2 in Skamania County, Washington, around 50 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon, and
Continue Reading By COLLEEN LONG and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A preliminary test has shown that a suspicious substance found at the White House on Sunday was cocaine. That’s according to two law enforcement officials. They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation
Continue Reading By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Six opposition parties in South Africa say they will discuss forming an alliance for next year’s national election in an attempt to end the 30-year hold on power of the African National Congress. Such an alliance has been previously proposed, but the idea appeared
Continue Reading By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press Eating superstar Joey “Jaws” Chestnut shook off a rain delay and gobbled his way to another win at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, downing 62 franks and buns in 10 minutes. Chestnut out ate runner-up Geoffrey Esper and the rest of an international field of 15
Continue Reading PHOENIX (AP) — Twelve of Arizona’s 15 county attorneys are calling for Gov. Katie Hobbs to rescind her recent executive order that limits them from prosecuting abortion-related cases. The attorneys sent a letter to Hobbs saying the governor’s office should not interfere with the discretion of prosecutors in fulfilling their duties as elected officials. A
Continue Reading DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates plans to triple its supply of renewable energy and invest up to $54 billion over the next seven years to meet its growing energy demands. The plans also include investments in low-emission hydrogen fuel and developing infrastructure for electric vehicles. The UAE’s vice president announced
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Exclusive by Christina Macfarlane and Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The chance to be coached by Roger Federer would surely be a dream come true for any young tennis player. Apart from the Swiss tennis great’s own children, it would seem. Federer’s twin daughters and twin sons now all play tennis up to four times
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An intent to apply must be submitted by July 13 at 4 p.m.
Continue Reading By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A man has been arrested and charged in connection with an incident in which a woman was killed after being hit and run over by a stolen forklift in a Waldorf, Maryland, Home Depot parking lot on Sunday, according to a release from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. “Officers
Continue Reading Ivana Zlotogwiazda (CNN Español) –Ya se dio a conocer el calendario de cobro correspondiente al mes de Julio por la Administración Nacional de la Seguridad Social de Argentina (ANSES). Estos desembolsos le corresponden a jubilados y pensionados. También se pagan las sumas a desocupados, embarazadas y familias con hijos, entre otros grupos. Según estableció el
Continue Reading By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — Climate activists have targeted 10 golf courses around Spain, plugging up holes to protest the amount of water used to maintain these courses as the country is gripped by a severe drought. Members of Extinction Rebellion (XR) Spain, along with activists from other climate groups, accessed golf courses in
Continue Reading By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — Climate activists have targeted 10 golf courses around Spain, plugging up holes to protest the amount of water used to maintain these courses as the country is gripped by a severe drought. Members of Extinction Rebellion (XR) Spain, along with activists from other climate groups, accessed golf courses in
Continue Reading By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Joey Chestnut ate 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes to win the men’s division of the Nathan’s hot dog eating contest for a record 16th time, and Miki Sudo downed 39.5 dogs to win the women’s competition for the 9th straight time in an Independence Day event marked by
Continue Reading urielblanco (CNN) — Una mujer de Massachusetts que llevaba desaparecida una semana fue encontrada atascada en el lodo de un parque estatal, según informó la Policía. Emma Tetewsky, de 31 años, desapareció en algún momento alrededor del mediodía del 26 de junio y era conocida por visitar Pinewood Pond en Stoughton y el lago Massapoag
Continue Reading By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A lawyer for embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says the Republican will not testify in his upcoming impeachment trial. Paxton is temporarily suspended from office pending the outcome of the trial that is scheduled to begin in September in the Texas Senate. His lead
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN en Español) — Las vacaciones de invierno en la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires y la Provincia de Buenos Aires tendrán lugar del 17 al 28 de julio, según el calendario escolar oficial para 2023. Durante ese periodo, los teatros, centros comerciales y tiendas realizan eventos y ofrecen promociones especiales para disfrutar
Continue Reading By CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, had the best seat in the house Tuesday on Centre Court at Wimbledon — in the front row of the Royal Box and right next to Roger Federer. The future queen, wearing a mint green blazer, made her way down
Continue Reading By BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — A French court has upheld the freezing of assets of Lebanon’s embattled central bank governor rejecting his appeal to have them released. An official close to the investigation made the announcement Tuesday. Riad Salameh has repeatedly denied charges of corruption. He had requested that his assets be
Continue Reading LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Indonesia has pulled out of hosting another global sports event at short notice, three months after refusing to welcome Israel’s team for soccer’s Under-20 World Cup. The World Beach Games had been set to be staged in Bali in August but were canceled after the Indonesian government pulled the budget. The
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