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Column: FIFA, Infantino only winners from biennial World Cup
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino is determined to double the frequency of World Cups to every other year instead of every four years. AP Global Soccer Writer Rob Harris says Infantino seems to prioritize making money by introducing more and bigger competitions run by FIFA rather
Continue Reading9/11 widow determined to continue working with Afghan women through foundation
By David Wade Click here for updates on this story NEEDHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A 9/11 widow from Needham is marking the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks by continuing her mission to help widows in Afghanistan. Susan Retik lost her husband, David. He was on Flight 11 when the American Airlines plane was
Continue ReadingHistory teacher teaches elective course covering events of 9/11 attacks
By Denise Koch Click here for updates on this story FREDERICK, Maryland (WJZ) — Deron Hornbeck is a history teacher at Frederick County’s Linganore High School. He teaches an elective course covering the events of 9/11. It is a course that he hopes will ensure future generations will never forget. You feel it, Lord,
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What is the mu variant of the coronavirus?
By MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer The mu variant of the coronavirus was first identified in Colombia in January and has since caused isolated outbreaks in South America, Europe and the United States. The World Health Organization last month listed it as a “variant of interest” because of concerns it may make vaccines and treatments
Continue Reading 20 years after 9/11, work of identifying remains continues
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s medical examiner’s office is continuing the difficult task of identifying remains recovered from the rubble of the World Trade Center. Just days before the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, officials say they have identified the remains of two more people.
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World Health Organization forecasts 25% fewer Covid vaccines for the world this year than earlier hoped
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN The World Health Organization’s vaccine-sharing program COVAX forecasts an additional 1.1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses will be made available globally between now and the end of the year, fewer than previously estimated. This forecast, released Wednesday, projects 25% fewer doses compared to July’s forecast. The new projection prompted a fresh call
Continue Reading Shrine to replace church destroyed on 9/11 nears completion
By PETER SMITH Associated Press A ceremonial lighting on Sept. 10 will be a milestone in the reconstruction of the only house of worship to be destroyed on 9/11. The ceremony, held on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the attacks, will occur at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine in New
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Iowa governor: $100M in virus relief funds to go to housing
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced that $100 million of the nearly $1.5 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds allocated to the state will go to build news homes. The Des Moines Register says Reynolds announced the plan Wednesday during a stop in Cedar Rapids. She says the federal funds
Continue Reading Oklahoma pushes back 7 executions due to notice requirement
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma attorney general’s office has asked the state’s Court of Criminal Appeals to push back execution dates for seven death row inmates based on requirements to give a 35-day notice before any execution. Attorney General John O’Connor asked the court in a brief filed Friday to schedule John Marion Grant’s
Continue Reading ‘No nostalgia’: For Flores, Dolphins-Pats is just business
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores says there’s “no nostalgia” about his return to New England to face the Patriots. Flores spent 15 years on New England coach Bill Belichick’s staff before taking over the Dolphins in 2019. He’s been back to New England twice
Continue ReadingUniversity officer suspended after triple shooting on campus, student released from hospital
By Paul Gessler Click here for updates on this story TOWSON, Maryland (WJZ) — Towson University said in a statement Tuesday that a veteran officer of the university’s Office of Public Safety is on a paid suspension after a triple shooting at a large, unpermitted party at the heart of campus over the weekend. Three
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Capitol riot defense attorney returns to court after disappearing for long hospital stay
By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice John Pierce, the defense attorney who represents nearly 20 Capitol riot defendants but disappeared from court last month when he fell ill, resurfaced on Wednesday. Pierce filed a letter to several judges explaining that he was in a Los Angeles-area hospital for 12 days. At his doctor’s
Continue ReadingCómo la pandemia convirtió los humildes contenedores de transporte en los artículos con mayor demanda del planeta
Alexandra Ferguson Londres (CNN Business)– Las 30.000 latas de aluminio debían aparecer en un contenedor de 6 metros en julio. Meses después, siguen sin llegar y SJ Hunt, cofundador de Lavolio, una pastelería de Londres, está empezando a sentir pánico. Las cajas hechas por encargo, que Lavolio empaqueta con bombones rellenos de fruta, frutos secos
Continue ReadingSe retracta el joven que denunció que le habían grabado un insulto homófobo en el glúteo con un cuchillo
Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN Español) — Un joven que dijo ser víctima de una agresión homófoba en Madrid el fin de semana se retractó de su declaración ante las autoridades, informó este miércoles a CNN una fuente del Ministerio del Interior de España. Según las autoridades, la primera versión indicaba que un grupo de encapuchados
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Is Britney Spears #free yet? Not quite
By Chloe Melas, CNN After Britney Spears’ father petitioned to end her 13-year conservatorship on Tuesday, her attorney declared victory and called it “vindication” for the singer. So, is her legal battle now over? Not quite. Here’s what we know about how her case may unfold in coming weeks. Returning to court The next hearing
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South Carolina attorney resigns and enters rehab after being shot in the head months after deaths of his wife and son
By Rebekah Riess, Dakin Andone, Shawn Nottingham and Amir Vera, CNN The law firm of prominent South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh released a statement claiming he resigned from the firm prior to his shooting on Saturday, for what it says was a misappropriation of funds. Murdaugh said he was shot Saturday, about three months after
Continue Reading South Carolina attorney resigns and enters rehab after being shot in the head months after deaths of his wife and son
By Rebekah Riess, Dakin Andone, Shawn Nottingham and Amir Vera, CNN The law firm of prominent South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh released a statement claiming he resigned from the firm prior to his shooting on Saturday, for what it says was a misappropriation of funds. Murdaugh said he was shot Saturday, about three months after
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More children faced food insecurity last year during pandemic
By Tami Luhby, CNN Food insecurity among families with children rose in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic upended the US economy, according to a US Department of Agriculture report released Wednesday. Some 7.6% of households with children, nearly 3 million families, were unable at times to provide adequate, nutritious food for their kids last year,
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US sails ship through South China Sea days after China institutes new maritime ID rules
By Oren Liebermann and Ellie Kaufman, CNN A US destroyer sailed near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on Wednesday, the US Navy’s 7th Fleet announced, days after China imposed new maritime identification rules that include the disputed body of water. The USS Benfold, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, sailed within 12 miles of
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