By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN A library board in New York reversed its decision to remove all LGBTQ-related displays from its children’s section in four of its libraries during Pride month after the removal was criticized. On Tuesday, four out of seven Smithtown Library Board of Trustees had voted to remove all Pride material displays from
Continue ReadingBy KTRK Staff Click here for updates on this story DEVERS, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities in Liberty County found a body in Devers after a dog reportedly came home with human remains. Deputies were called to a home in the 500 block of South Gates around 4:45 p.m. Thursday after a homeowner said their dog
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Los fiscales cubanos anunciaron este viernes que dos artistas disidentes que habÃan participado en protestas antigubernamentales habÃan sido declarados culpables y condenados a prisión, según un comunicado publicado en el sitio web del periódico estatal Granma. El artista Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara fue condenado a cinco años de prisión tras
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By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Geena Davis is not someone to stay silent on important matters. In fact, she’s built an research empire of sorts through her Geena Davis Institute on Gender and Media and founded a film festival that both aim to empower underrepresented voices in Hollywood. But on this day, beaming in via Zoom
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Geena Davis is not someone to stay silent on important matters. In fact, she’s built an research empire of sorts through her Geena Davis Institute on Gender and Media and founded a film festival that both aim to empower underrepresented voices in Hollywood. But on this day, beaming in via Zoom
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By The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Police fired tear gas from the windows of the Arizona Capitol building to disperse hundreds of people demonstrating outside Friday night, as lawmakers briefly huddled in a basement. The lawmakers were working to complete their 2022 session as thousands of protesters gathered on the Capitol grounds in Phoenix.
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By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have added a potential rim protector to complement star Karl-Anthony Towns with the acquisition of 7-foot-1 Auburn center Walker Kessler. The Timberwolves sent the No. 19 pick to Memphis for a pair of first-rounders. The first one became Kessler. He won two national
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Hong Kong (CNN) — Los propietarios de un emblemático restaurante flotante de Hong Kong, que fue noticia en todo el mundo tras conocerse que se habÃa hundido en el mar, parecieron retractarse este jueves de las afirmaciones anteriores de que no era posible salvarlo, insistiendo en que el barco “seguÃa en las aguas”
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By Bob Brooks Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A man from Philadelphia’s Frankford section says two men held him at gunpoint and stole his French bulldog “Chaos.” Kevin Long fears his dog will never be seen again. He just bought “Chaos” this past Saturday. He says the crime happened Wednesday
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By Jennifer Korn and Clare Duffy, CNN Business Update: This story was originally published on May 6. It has been updated to reflect the Supreme Court’s final decision. The Supreme Court’s Friday ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade is almost certain to spark a wave of new state legislation taking aim at abortion rights, and
Continue Reading By Jennifer Korn and Clare Duffy, CNN Business Update: This story was originally published on May 6. It has been updated to reflect the Supreme Court’s final decision. The Supreme Court’s Friday ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade is almost certain to spark a wave of new state legislation taking aim at abortion rights, and
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By Corey Davis Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was killed in a car crash while in his personal vehicle on the way home from work, according to authorities. It happened just after midnight Friday at the intersection of Bustleton Avenue and Rennard Street in the
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(CNN) — President Joe Biden said Friday that “the health and life of women in this nation are now at risk” after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the constitutional right to an abortion.
Continue Reading ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (AP) — Ukraine has begun a boycott of international judo events because the Russian team is allowed to compete as Olympic qualification begins. Judo is one of the few Olympic sports where Russians can still compete. They must do so without their flag, and officially represent the International Judo Federation. Ukraine is staying
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By Chandelis Duster and Tierney Sneed, CNN The Supreme Court’s ruling on Friday overturning Roe v. Wade, the most consequential high court ruling in decades, contained several striking lines that will resonate for decades to come. Here are key lines from the opinion: From Justices Clarence Thomas, Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch
Continue Reading BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — UAB coach Bill Clark is retiring because of chronic back problems after leading the program back from a shutdown to two Conference USA titles. Clark announced his decision on Twitter after informing the team, saying he needed spinal fusion surgery. The 53-year-old Clark didn’t rule out a return to coaching but
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By Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN A broad majority of Americans did not want to see Roe v. Wade overturned, according to polling taken before the Supreme Court ruled Friday that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. Here’s a recap of the latest data on the public’s views of abortion and how
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By Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN A broad majority of Americans did not want to see Roe v. Wade overturned, according to polling taken before the Supreme Court ruled Friday that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. Here’s a recap of the latest data on the public’s views of abortion and how
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — La Cámara de Representantes aprobó este viernes un proyecto de ley bipartidista para hacer frente a la violencia con armas de fuego que supone la primera legislación federal importante sobre seguridad de las armas en décadas.. Ahora, el proyecto aprobado pasa al presidente Joe Biden para que la convierta en
Continue ReadingBy KCAL/KCBS Staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A pilot preparing to land at Los Angeles International Airport Thursday afternoon alerted the control tower after they reportedly spotted a person operating a jetpack. The pilot made the call at around 2:45 p.m. while they were still about 15
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