AARON MORRISON Associated Press In the nation’s capital on Saturday, multiracial coalitions of civil, human and labor rights leaders are convening rallies and marches to urge passage of federal voter protections that have been eroded since the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Satellite marches and rallies are planned for dozens of other cities, including Atlanta,
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By Madeline Holcombe and Jason Hanna, CNN More than 100,000 people are hospitalized with Covid-19 in the US — the first time that level has been reached since January — as medical workers say they’re once again struggling to treat waves of patients. The latest figure, amid a summer surge in Covid-19 cases driven by
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — A Scottish court has dismissed extradition proceedings against a Catalan politician sought by Spain over Catalonia’s failed independence bid. Clara Ponsati was accused of sedition over her role as education minister in Catalonia’s unsuccessful 2017 effort to secede after a referendum that was not sanctioned by the Spanish government. She’s a former
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By Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story SOUTH KINGSTOWN, Rhode Island (WFSB) — Beachgoers in Rhode Island were warned that Portuguese men-of-war were spotted at a state beach this week. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said the jellyfish were spotted at East Matunuck State Beach on Aug. 23. The beach
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By Matias Grez, CNN Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been charged by the Cheshire Constabulary with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) says the alleged events took place in Cheshire, northwest England, between October 2020 and August 2021 and relate to three complainants over the
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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN If you have a dog and tell them it’s National Dog Day, I suspect they will reply: “I thought everyday was dog day! Now where’s my treat?” As they woof that down, take a moment to reflect on all that your dog brings to you. Perhaps it is you, dear owner,
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Un descubrimiento realizado durante una redada policial ha sido identificado como el fósil más completo de un reptil volador de Brasil. Los restos revelan nueva información sobre los tapejáridos, o pterosaurios, que surcaban los cielos durante el período Cretácico Temprano, hace entre 100,5 y 145 millones de años. Un estudio sobre
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN TLC is still “CrazySexyCool.” Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas are heading out on tour September 3 in honor of the 27th anniversary of the release of their diamond certified “CrazySexyCool” album. The pair told CNN attendees can expect special guests, performances from tour mates Bone Thugs n’ Harmony
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — La polémica política de inmigración de la era Donald Trump conocida como el programa “Permanecer en México” o “Remain in Mexico” se dio a conocer de manera oficial el jueves 20 de diciembre de 2018. Después de un tiempo de incertidumbre, ahora la administración de Joe Biden la puede finalizar: la Corte
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By STEPHEN McGRATH AND NICOLAE DUMITRACHE Associated Press BRAILA, Romania (AP) — Romania and Japan have celebrated a century of diplomatic relations with officials from both countries visiting the site of what will be one of Europe’s longest suspension bridges. The bridge in the eastern city of Braila will cross the Danube River and is
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By Eric Levenson, CNN Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that all PreK-12 public school teachers and staff, all higher-education personnel and students, and health care workers in a variety of settings must be vaccinated against Covid-19 by September 5 or face regular testing requirements. Illinois is also instituting a statewide indoor mask requirement, regardless
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By Kalama Hines Click here for updates on this story POCATELLO, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — A Pocatello woman faces two felony charges, as well as numerous misdemeanors and infractions, after she allegedly crashed her SUV into a tree. Megan Renee Housel, 26, has been charged with felonies for possession of methamphetamine and destruction of evidence. She
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SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Forward Jo Smith has transfered to Seton Hall from Chipola College in Florida and will be eligible to play this season. Coach Kevin Willard announced Smith has signed a grant-in-aid offer. Smith played in 24 games last seson with three starts and shot 65.9% from the floor. The Selma, Alabama,
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By Rett Nelson Click here for updates on this story RIGBY, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — When Cory and Christina Christiaens moved to Rigby in 2019, they couldn’t believe how many people showed up to help move furniture and welcome them to the community. That experience was highly influential in their decision to open a coffee and
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The man accused of murdering a Fulton teacher and her daughter not only has previous run-ins with the law, but also previous familial disputes, including threats of violence.
Continue Reading By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Blue Origin has launched artwork painted on a capsule and a moon-landing navigation experiment for NASA into space. Thursday’s brief flight from West Texas comes a month after Blue Origin sent founder Jeff Bezos on the company’s first passenger flight. No one was on
Continue ReadingBy Kim Powell Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO) — Two dogs died after eating parts of a deadly plant that flew into their yard during a monsoon storm last week. Janine Amity, a dog owner who also runs Pibbles and FamBam Rescue, wants to use this painful lesson to warn others
Continue Reading By CARLA K. JOHNSON and NICKY FORSTER Associated Press The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1. That’s the prediction from the nation’s most closely watched forecasting model. But health experts say that toll could be cut in half if nearly everyone wore a mask in public
Continue Reading By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois will require all educators from kindergarten through college and health care workers to get COVID-19 vaccines or submit to weekly testing. Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday also announced a fresh statewide mandate on wearing masks indoors in response to a spike in cases, particularly in southern
Continue Reading By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer James McAvoy and Sharon Horgan didn’t know one another before this year. But the two actors got very familiar very quickly thanks to the new film “Together,” a cutting examination of a failing relationship only held together by their 10-year-old son over a year in the pandemic. Armed with
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