Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN Español) — A un dÃa del cierre del plazo de inscripción de candidaturas en Venezuela ante el Consejo Nacional Electoral previsto para este miércoles 1 de septiembre, la oposición mayoritaria, reunida bajo la llamada Plataforma Unitaria, oficializó este martes su participación en las elecciones regionales y municipales previstas para el 21
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By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Randy Arozarena, rookie Wander Franco and the Tampa Bay Rays won their ninth straight game, breaking away from Boston soon after Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts was pulled because of a positive COVID-19 test. Bogaerts hit an RBI single in the first inning, but the
Continue Reading MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kayla McBride scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Napheesa Collier added 21 points and 14 boards, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty 72-66. Minnesota (16-9) has won three straight games and nine of its last 11. The Lynx pulled within a half-game of Seattle for the No. 3
Continue Reading By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL Players Association has launched an investigation following Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer’s admission that vaccination status factored into the team’s roster decisions.NFLPA spokesman George Atallah confirmed the union’s action in an email to The Associated Press on Tuesday night, hours after Meyer told reporters: “Everyone was
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By Maeve Reston, CNN Larry Elder, the leading GOP candidate vying to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom, said he doesn’t think it’s necessary for young people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or for children to wear masks at school, and he vowed to repeal any mask or vaccine mandates for California’s state workers if he
Continue Reading By Maeve Reston, CNN Larry Elder, the leading GOP candidate vying to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom, said he doesn’t think it’s necessary for young people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or for children to wear masks at school, and he vowed to repeal any mask or vaccine mandates for California’s state workers if he
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By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN KISS is postponing four tour dates after Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley tested positive for coronavirus, according to a statement from the band. Stanley’s illness was disclosed earlier this week and Simmons’ was disclosed on Wednesday. Simmons is said to be experiencing “mild symptoms,” according to a statement from the band.
Continue Reading By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Matt Chapman hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the third inning and homered again in the ninth, helping the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3.  Oakland has won three straight after losing six in a row. The Tigers have lost straight, scoring a total of
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By Paula Reid and Tierney Sneed, CNN The Justice Department on Tuesday unveiled a grand jury indictment against a Florida man for his alleged role in a scheme to defraud the family of Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz out of $25 million. Stephen Alford, 62, of Fort Walton Beach, faces charges including wire fraud, according
Continue Reading By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Keegan Akin allowed one run through five innings and won consecutive starts for the first time, Ramón UrÃas hit a go-ahead double in the sixth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2. Akin allowed two hits, walked three, and struck out five. The
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As the coronavirus continues to take lives every day across the United States, Missouri had 100 more deaths in August 2021 compared to August 2020.
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By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business Jury selection began Tuesday in a San Jose federal courtroom for the long-awaited trial of Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO and founder of Theranos. The day kicked off what is likely to be a months-long affair under intense media scrutiny. Central to questioning of potential jurors was the concern
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Cuando los talibanes recuperaron Afganistán, decenas de miles de civiles decidieron huir de sus hogares. Traductores, contratistas militares, funcionarios públicos, periodistas, activistas de derechos humanos, empleados de ONG extranjeras y muchos otros se encontraron repentinamente en peligro. Muchos tenÃan vÃnculos directos con Estados Unidos y sus aliados y temÃan que
Continue Reading COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After a shellacking in a game televised on ESPN revealed an Ohio prep football team wasn’t the top-tier talent it purported to be, the legitimacy of the school itself is in question. Gov. Mike DeWine says he’s asked Ohio’s Department of Education to investigate whether Bishop Sycamore complies with minimum standards
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After a shellacking in a game televised on ESPN revealed an Ohio prep football team wasn’t the top-tier talent it purported to be, the legitimacy of the school itself is in question. Gov. Mike DeWine says he’s asked Ohio’s Department of Education to investigate whether Bishop Sycamore complies with minimum standards
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By Jeevan Ravindran and Barbara Wojazer, CNN Authorities in the French capital of Paris are forcing drivers to slow down, setting a speed limit on almost all the city’s roads, in a bid to reduce pollution and improve road safety. But will it work? There are questions over whether the rule — which limits drivers
Continue Reading By Jeevan Ravindran and Barbara Wojazer, CNN Authorities in the French capital of Paris are forcing drivers to slow down, setting a speed limit on almost all the city’s roads, in a bid to reduce pollution and improve road safety. But will it work? There are questions over whether the rule — which limits drivers
Continue Reading INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored 25 points, Teaira McCowan added 15 — including two free throws to cap the scoring with 15.3 seconds to play — and tied her career high with 19 rebounds and the Indiana Fever beat the Los Angeles Sparks 74-72.  Indiana (6-19) closed the game on a 10-0 run. Mitchell
Continue Reading By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle safety Quandre Diggs said he’s not making a statement by choosing to be a spectator during Seahawks’ practice for the past week. But he made clear that he intends to be back on the practice field well ahead of Seattle’s season opener at Indianapolis
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — Jonquel Jones scored 21 of her career-high tying 31 points in the first half and Connecticut beat the Washington Mystics 85-75 for the Sun’s ninth straight victory. It’s the longest winning streak for Connecticut (21-6) since a 12-game run in 2006. Jones, who set a career-high for points in a half, also
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