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El Departamento de Educación investiga a estados por posibles violaciones a los derechos civiles por prohibir órdenes de uso de mascarillas

August 30, 2021 8:39 PM CNN Newsource

Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El organismo encargado de velar por el cumplimiento de los derechos civiles del Departamento de Educación anunció el lunes que inició investigaciones en cinco estados para determinar si las políticas estatales que prohíben los mandatos de uso de mascarillas en las escuelas son discriminatorias para los estudiantes con discapacidades. La Oficina

Ida, minuto a minuto: devasta Louisiana y deja a más de 1 millón sin electricidad

August 30, 2021 8:38 PM CNN Newsource

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US climate envoy in Japan to push efforts to cut emissions

August 30, 2021 8:35 PM Associated Press

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry is in Tokyo meeting Japan’s foreign minister to discuss efforts to involve China and developing nations to fight climate change. The push comes ahead of a United Nations conference in November. The Japanese foreign minister said Tuesday he told Kerry that getting

US climate envoy in Japan to push efforts to cut emissions

August 30, 2021 8:35 PM Associated Press

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry is in Tokyo meeting Japan’s foreign minister to discuss efforts to involve China and developing nations to fight climate change. The push comes ahead of a United Nations conference in November. The Japanese foreign minister said Tuesday he told Kerry that getting

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine advisers were told

Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness against severe disease has not dropped much, CDC says

August 30, 2021 8:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Overall effectiveness of coronavirus vaccines has not dropped much yet for most vaccinated Americans, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine advisers were told Monday. CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met Monday to discuss the potential eventual need for booster doses of coronavirus vaccine — although they did not

Republican Congressman and US military veteran Adam Kinzinger

‘I hope I’m wrong’: GOP lawmaker explains mixed feelings over leaving Afghanistan in Taliban control

August 30, 2021 8:15 PM CNN

By Devan Cole, CNN Republican Congressman and US military veteran Adam Kinzinger on Monday reflected on the closing of America’s longest war, saying that while he’s relieved, Afghanistan now being under Taliban control has left him with mixed emotions. “At the one hand, it’s great relief that we got those thousands of military members out

‘I hope I’m wrong’: GOP lawmaker explains mixed feelings over leaving Afghanistan in Taliban control

August 30, 2021 8:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, CNN Republican Congressman and US military veteran Adam Kinzinger on Monday reflected on the closing of America’s longest war, saying that while he’s relieved, Afghanistan now being under Taliban control has left him with mixed emotions. “At the one hand, it’s great relief that we got those thousands of military members out

Giants’ Cueto out with cold, Wood tests positive for virus

August 30, 2021 8:07 PM Associated Press

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Right-hander Johnny Cueto was scratched from his scheduled start for San Francisco against Milwaukee because of cold and flu-like symptoms, while fellow Giants starter Alex Wood tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing symptoms. Wood has headaches and a sore throat. Cueto, who has tested

Honolulu to require vaccine or negative test at restaurants

August 30, 2021 8:05 PM Associated Press

By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — The mayor of Honolulu says the city will soon require patrons of restaurants, bars, museums, theaters and other establishments to show proof of vaccination or a recent negative test for COVID-19. The rule takes effect on Sept. 13 and is aimed at helping the city beat back

Seahawks add depth at CB trading for Sidney Jones from Jags

August 30, 2021 8:03 PM Associated Press

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have acquired cornerback Sidney Jones IV in a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Seattle’s cornerback position has emerged as one of the biggest unknowns for the Seahawks heading into the season. Jones is returning to the town where he was a star

Colombia court refuses to try general accused in 104 murders

August 30, 2021 7:58 PM Associated Press

By MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A court in Colombia has refused to allow a trial for a retired general accused of offering incentives that led soldiers to murder 104 civilians and pass them off as guerrilla fighters killed in combat during Colombia’s long civil conflict. Bogota’s Superior Tribunal ruled Monday that

Alaska lawmakers face crunch to pay checks from oil wealth

August 30, 2021 7:57 PM Associated Press

By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska residents don’t know how much money they might get from the state’s oil wealth this year, or even when they might get the unique payout just for living in the oil-dependent state. It’s left many upset. Frustrated residents have told lawmakers that they’re tired of

Alaska lawmakers face crunch to pay checks from oil wealth

August 30, 2021 7:57 PM Associated Press

By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska residents don’t know how much money they might get from the state’s oil wealth this year, or even when they might get the unique payout just for living in the oil-dependent state. It’s left many upset. Frustrated residents have told lawmakers that they’re tired of

Los coches consumieron gasolina con plomo durante 99 años. Hasta ahora

August 30, 2021 7:52 PM CNN Newsource

Ángela Reyes (CNN Business) — Después de casi un siglo, el uso de gasolina con plomo en las carreteras de todo el mundo llegó a su fin, anunció el lunes el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente, luego de que las estaciones de servicio argelinas dejaran de vender este combustible el mes

California lawmakers vote to limit secret settlements

August 30, 2021 7:49 PM Associated Press

By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Legislature has voted to guarantee people can call out their bosses publicly in most harassment and discrimination cases. California law already bans nondisclosure agreements in cases of sexual harassment, discrimination and assault. The bill lawmakers approved Monday would extend that law to include other

California lawmakers vote to limit secret settlements

August 30, 2021 7:49 PM Associated Press

By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Legislature has voted to guarantee people can call out their bosses publicly in most harassment and discrimination cases. California law already bans nondisclosure agreements in cases of sexual harassment, discrimination and assault. The bill lawmakers approved Monday would extend that law to include other

Angels’ Ohtani will not pitch Tuesday; Trout has setback

August 30, 2021 7:48 PM Associated Press

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani will not take the mound for Tuesday night’s game against the New York Yankees in order to give his right hand extra time to heal. Ohtani was hit in his pitching hand by a 93 mile per hour

Honolulu to require vaccine or negative test at restaurants

August 30, 2021 7:46 PM Associated Press

By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — The mayor of Honolulu says the city will soon require patrons of restaurants, bars, museums, theaters and other establishments to show proof of vaccination or a recent negative test for COVID-19. The rule takes effect on Sept. 13 and is aimed at helping the city beat back

Fully vaccinated NFL players will get COVID-19 tests weekly

August 30, 2021 7:43 PM Associated Press

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Fully vaccinated players will be required to get tested for COVID-19 weekly instead of every 14 days as part of the revised protocols for the regular season agreed upon by the NFL and NFLPA. The weekly testing applies also for fully vaccinated Tier 1 and 2 staff. There’s

Huracán Nora: al menos una persona fallecida y una desaparecida tras el paso de la tormenta por costas de Jalisco, México

August 30, 2021 7:36 PM CNN Newsource

urielblanco (CNN) — El huracán Nora, de categoría 1, dejó al menos una persona fallecida (un menor de edad), una desaparecida (la madre del menor) y numerosos daños en su paso por Jalisco, en el occidente de México, entre ellos el desbordamiento de tres ríos y el desplome parcial de un edificio en Puerto Vallarta

Month: August 2021