By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden’s special envoy for North Korea has said he’s ready to meet his North Korean counterparts “anywhere and at any time” as he held discussions with South Korean officials over stalled nuclear talks with the North. Sung Kim’s visit to Seoul comes
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By Kevin Dotson and Alaa Elassar, CNN Hall of Fame hockey player Rod Gilbert, fondly known as “Mr. Ranger,” died on Sunday. He was 80 years old. His death was confirmed by the National Hockey League in a press release mourning Gilbert’s loss and highlighting his impact. The cause of his death was not revealed.
Continue Reading By EVENS SANON and MARKO ALVAREZ Associated Press LES CAYES, Haiti (AP) — One of Haiti’s most powerful crime bosses says his gangs have reached a truce and he is offering to assist in relief efforts in the southwestern region devastated by an earthquake. If that proves to be true, it might allow an acceleration
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By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are gaining, boosted by a near-record rise on Wall Street. Still, early momentum Tuesday began to fizzle out over worries about the economic fallout from surging coronavirus infections in the region. Benchmarks in Japan, Australia, South Korea and China gained in morning trading. Some
Continue Reading By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are gaining, boosted by a near-record rise on Wall Street. Still, early momentum Tuesday began to fizzle out over worries about the economic fallout from surging coronavirus infections in the region. Benchmarks in Japan, Australia, South Korea and China gained in morning trading. Some
Continue Reading By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has received her first dose of the island’s domestically developed coronavirus vaccine on Monday, launching its rollout to the public. The vaccine, made by Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp., was given emergency approval by regulators using a shortcut that prompted fierce opposition from
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TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian Football League postponed Edmonton’s game at Toronto scheduled for Thursday night after a number of Elks players tested positive for COVID-19. The CFL said Sunday night the Elks will not practice or travel until league chief medical officers and public health officials believe it is safe. The CFL also said
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Nota del editor: Donald Ayer fue fiscal de Estados Unidos y subprocurador general principal en la administración de Ronald Reagan y subsecretario de Justicia bajo el presidente George H.W. Bush. Norman Eisen, exembajador en la República Checa y ex “zar de la ética” del presidente Barack Obama, fue consejero especial para el juicio
Continue Reading By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Trey Lance threw two touchdown passes and continued to make his case to be San Francisco’s Week 1 starter as the 49ers rallied for a 15-10 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Lance, the third overall pick in April’s draft, had a rough start. He
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN Español) — El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, anunció en abril su decisión de retirar las tropas estadounidenses de Afganistán antes del 11 de septiembre de 2021, bajo la idea de ponerle “fin a la guerra más larga de Estados Unidos”. En cuestión de meses, los talibanes avanzaron y tomaron
Continue Reading WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Cal Quantrill pitched two-hit ball over seven innings, Amed Rosario launched an early homer and the Cleveland Indians beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 in the Little League Classic. As the rain held off, youngsters in town for the Little League World Series were able to enjoy the festivities. Kids rushed
Continue ReadingMariana Toro (CNN) — El paso de Grace por México ha ocasionado al menos 8 muertos y tres desaparecidos en Veracruz, informó este sábado en conferencia de prensa el gobernador de ese estado, Cuitláhuac García Jiménez. Especificó que 6 de los fallecidos son miembros de la misma familia en Xalapa mientras que otra persona falleció el
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN) — Los funcionarios de seguridad nacional de Estados Unidos trabajan para dar cuenta de más de 20 años de armas proporcionadas al ejército afgano, ya que las imágenes de combatientes talibanes blandiendo rifles de fabricación estadounidense y montando Humvees abandonados generan preocupación sobre qué más quedó atrás. Afganistán, minuto a minuto:
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on Mizzou volleyball coach Josh Taylor in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the full conversation in the video player below.
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees visit Atlanta on Monday night for the start of a two-game interleague series featuring two of baseball’s hottest teams. The NL East-leading Braves have won nine in a row and 16 of 18. The Yankees have also won nine straight and should be well-rested
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By Andy Rose, CNN Phil Valentine, a Nashville-based conservative radio talk show host who had questioned whether it was necessary for all people to get Covid-19 vaccines, died on Saturday, his employer, WWTN Radio, announced on Twitter. Valentine was 61 years old. “Please keep the Valentine family in your thoughts and prayers,” the station said
Continue Reading By Andy Rose, CNN Phil Valentine, a Nashville-based conservative radio talk show host who had questioned whether it was necessary for all people to get Covid-19 vaccines, died on Saturday, his employer, WWTN Radio, announced on Twitter. Valentine was 61 years old. “Please keep the Valentine family in your thoughts and prayers,” the station said
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Tonight: Winds shift out of the southeast allowing for warm and moist air from the gulf to make its way towards Central Missouri. Mid Missouri will see an overnight low of 72 degrees with mostly clear skies. Tomorrow: The ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day due to dangerous temperatures Monday. Temperatures
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The ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day ahead of dangerously hot temperatures lasting through Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory through 9 PM on Friday. The main threat will continue to be heat indices between 103-105. Setup A high-pressure system is currently parked across the Midwest
Continue Reading CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Hilary Knight tied former U.S. star Cammi Granato’s record for goals in women’s world hockey championship play with 44 in the Americans’ 3-0 victory over Finland on Sunday night. Making her U.S.-record 11th appearance in the event, the 32-year-old Knight scored from the slot to cap the scoring with 6:58 left.
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