By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is preparing for an energy shortfall equivalent to what it takes to power about 1.3 million homes when demand is at its peak in the hottest months of summer. State energy officials said Friday threats from drought, extreme heat and wildfires are creating challenges for
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By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter Justice Clarence Thomas, following the leak of a draft majority opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, said Friday that government institutions shouldn’t be “bullied” into delivering what some see as the preferred outcome. “The events of earlier this week is one symptom of that,” Thomas said. He added
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El 10 de noviembre es un día que Kim Ford recuerda muy bien. Fue el día del año pasado en que su hijo de 9 años, Jack, tenía que recibir la vacuna contra el covid-19 en la clínica de la escuela. Estaban entusiasmados porque por fin tendría algo de protección, pero
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By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Robert Saleh refuses to put any pressure on the New York Jets’ top draft picks. Now’s not the time for that. But the team’s first four picks in cornerback Sauce Gardner, wide receiver Garrett Wilson, defensive end Jermaine Johnson and running back
Continue Reading By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — A powerful explosion apparently caused by a natural gas leak has blown away outer walls from a five-star hotel in the heart of Cuba’s capital, killing at least 18 people and injuring dozens. Havana Gov. Reinaldo García Zapata told the Communist Party newspaper Granma that no tourists
Continue ReadingBy Cheri Mossburg and Taylor Romine, CNN The widower of a Black woman who died shortly after giving birth to the couple’s second son is taking aim at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and its parent health system for a second time by filing a civil rights lawsuit alleging she received inferior care because of the color
Continue Reading CINCINNATI (AP) — Friday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds has been postponed because of heavy rain. The teams will make the game as part of a split doubleheader on July 7. The break might be welcomed by the Reds, who have lost the last nine in a row and 20 of
Continue Reading By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks lined up Charles Cross at left tackle and Abe Lucas at right tackle during their rookie minicamp. There’s a decent chance those two end up in the same spots in Seattle’s starting lineup come September. Seattle had questions at left and right
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN) — Mike Hagerty, un actor conocido por sus papeles en programas como “Friends” y películas como “Overboard”, falleció, Bridget Everett, su coprotagonista en “Somebody Somewhere” de HBO, dijo en una publicación de Instagram. “Con gran tristeza, la familia de Michael G. Hagerty anunció su muerte ayer en Los Ángeles. Un querido actor
Continue Reading BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have put center fielder Kiké Hernández and left-handed starter Rich Hill on the COVID-19 injured list. The Red Sox made the move before their series opener against the White Sox at Fenway Park. To take their place on the roster, the team promoted outfielder Jarren Duran and right-hander
Continue Reading By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Secret Oath had the best finish from the worst possible starting spot and reminded trainer D. Wayne Lukas what it’s like to win the Kentucky Oaks after a long drought. The filly charged from a five-wide pack to grab the lead from Yuugiri and
Continue Reading By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — A powerful explosion apparently caused by a gas leak has blown away outer walls from a five-star hotel in the heart of Cuba’s capital, killing at least 11 people and injuring 40. Havana Gov. Reinaldo García Zapata told the Communist Party newspaper Granma that no tourists had
Continue Reading PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid returned for Game 3 of the playoff series against Miami after sitting out the first two games with a right orbital fracture and a mild concussion. Embiid warmed up Friday night in a protective mask as he makes his comeback with the Sixers trying to win their
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A Holts Summit man is facing multiple charges after a high-speed chase Thursday afternoon in Callaway County.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The No. 1-seeded Columbia College softball team captured its fifth-straight AMC Tournament title on Friday afternoon, courtesy of two dominant wins over No. 6-seeded William Woods. You can watch extended highlights of the championship win in the video player below. https://youtu.be/UeBgwa3eANs The Cougars run ruled the Owls, 9-1, in six innings in
Continue Reading GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers signed both of their first-round draft picks Friday, with former Georgia teammates Quay Walker and Devonte Wyatt agreeing to terms. Walker played linebacker and Wyatt was a defensive lineman on Georgia’s national championship team last season. The Packers selected Walker with 22nd pick and Wyatt with
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By Helen Regan, CNN Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the son and namesake of the late dictator, is on the cusp of winning the Philippines presidential election by a landslide, according to preliminary and unofficial results, potentially returning the Marcos dynasty to the Malacañang Palace 36 years after the family fled a mass uprising. With more than
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By Jennifer Korn and Clare Duffy, CNN Business A wave of new legislation taking aim at abortion rights across the country is raising concerns about the potential use of personal data to punish people who seek information about or access to abortion services online. In some of the most restrictive states, digital rights experts warn
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Alina Kabaeva, una mujer que ha sido vinculada románticamente al presidente de Rusia Vladimir Putin, está incluida en la sexta lista propuesta de sanciones de la Unión Europea contra Rusia en respuesta a su invasión de Ucrania, según dos fuentes diplomáticas europeas. En este punto, los nombres pueden ser sumados o
Continue Reading By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Injuries are threatening to tip the balance of a handful of first-round series around the NHL playoffs. The Washington Capitals are missing big scoring winger Tom Wilson against the top-seeded Florida Panthers. The Pittsburgh Penguins are down to third-string goaltender Louis Domingue against the New York Rangers. The Nashville
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