By Toby Lyles, CNN Editorial Research The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was enacted because of voter suppression by state governments, local governments and law enforcement. Over the 56-year period of its existence, it has helped Americans reinforce the citizens right to vote. It addresses the levels of disenfranchisement in existence after ratification of the
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Aiello, CTVNews.ca Online Politics Producer Click here for updates on this story Ottawa, Canada (CTV Network) — The Canadian government is moving to ban the importation of restricted handguns, effective Aug. 19. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced Friday that the federal government has decided to push
Continue ReadingBy Michael Lee, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Canada (CTV Network) — A new Dutch study has found as many as one in eight adults exposed to COVID-19 will develop long-term symptoms. The study, published in peer-review journal The Lancet, looked at groups of adults diagnosed with COVID-19 as well
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By Ben Church and Wayne Sterling, CNN The Los Angeles Dodgers paid tribute to Vin Scully on Friday in their first home game since the legendary broadcaster’s death. Scully, who was the voice of the Dodgers for more than six decades, died at his home Tuesday in Hidden Hills, Los Angeles County, at 94. The
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By Clare Foran and Ali Zaslav, CNN The Senate has worked through the night and into Sunday morning, taking a series of back-to-back amendment votes that are among the last steps toward final passage of Democrats’ sweeping health care and climate bill — putting the package on track to be approved by the chamber as
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN) — Al menos 1 bombero murió y otros 17 se encuentran desaparecidos tras un enorme incendio en un tanque de petróleo en Matanzas, Cuba, que causó por un rayo este viernes, informó la secretaria del Partido Comunista, Susely Morfa González, a la televisión estatal cubana este sábado. Por lo menos 121 personas
Continue ReadingBy Scottie Andrew, CNN It’s never too late to right a historical wrong — even if that restoration of justice comes nearly 330 years later. Elizabeth Johnson Jr., a woman convicted of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials in the 1690s, was finally exonerated last week after years of petitioning by Massachusetts teacher Carrie LaPierre
Continue Reading By Ben Church, CNN Arsenal enjoyed a perfect start to the new English Premier League season as it beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at Selhurst Park on Friday. A first-half header from Gabriel Martinelli and an own-goal from Palace defender Marc Guehi secured the three points as the league returned after just a 75-day break. Arsenal
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El monito del monte, una adorable criatura parecida a un ratoncito que vive en los bosques de la Patagonia, trepa rápidamente por los árboles, recorriendo un metro de corteza por segundo, para darse un festÃn de insectos y frutos de verano que maduran en lo alto de la copa. Pero es
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By Natasha Chen, CNN Business On any given weekend night in North Hollywood, a group of dancers in outlandish costumes holds signs urging customers to stay away from the Star Garden topless bar. More than a dozen of the club’s dancers say they’ve been locked out for four-plus months because they petitioned the owners to
Continue Reading By Tami Luhby and Ella Nilsen, CNN Democrats’ new party-line tax and clean energy bill is a big deal for climate and energy savings. With nearly $370 billion for energy programs and tax incentives, it represents the largest climate investment in US history. In addition to the US emissions reductions these will bring, there’s a
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By Zoe Sottile, CNN Just over a month after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, musician John Legend is advocating for abortion access and reproductive rights. In an interview with David Axelrod for CNN’s “The Axe Files” podcast, Legend described his own experience with wife, model and TV personality Chrissy Teigen’s 2020 miscarriage. “Anyone
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Multiple back to school events will be taking place in Columbia Saturday, set to offer free goods and services to students and parents as back-to-school preparations begin.
Continue ReadingBy Melissa Alonso and Susannah Cullinane, CNN A toddler was killed Friday after a cement truck tumbled over an overpass in Houston and landed on top of the car in which he was traveling, officials said. The 22-month-old’s twin sister survived, along with the two adults who were in the vehicle, Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Continue Reading By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Kirkland Signature. Two-Buck Chuck. Simple Truth. Cat & Jack. Great Value. Amazon Basics. Store brands have never been more popular. They have become forces in their own right and make up around 21% of sales in the $1.17 trillion US grocery industry, according to IRI. As prices surge, store brands
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By Larry Madowo and Bethlehem Feleke, CNN Just before sunset, Umra Omar boards a speedboat that will take her around the historic Lamu channel for meetings with voters. As her boat zooms past idyllic islands and arrives at shore 30 minutes later, dozens of women and children rush to greet a candidate they hope will
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TODAY: Mostly sunny and muggy with highs in the upper 90s. Heat index from 103-106 with a pop-up storm possible in the afternoon. TOMORROW: Clouds filling in early; highs still reach the mid-90s. A slight drop in humidity brings the feels-like down a few degrees to 100-103. Widely scattered showers possible again in the afternoon.
Continue Reading Julia Buckley, CNN When frequent flier Julie booked a clutch of trips to Warsaw last year, she was expecting to spend her weekends in the Polish capital sightseeing, strolling around its parks, and eating pierogi. But by the time the date of the first trip — June 2022 — rolled around, people around her weren’t
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Elam and Jason Kravarik, CNN Residents on this state line have built their industry, economy and lives around the South Platte River. But as an intense and widespread drought digs into the High Plains, flows have decreased. Unwilling to leave things to chance, Nebraska has taken action by invoking the fine print of
Continue Reading By Maureen O’Hare, CNN This week in travel, we look at innovative new transport concepts, the reopening of Thailand’s most famous beach, and flight attendants speak out about the airport chaos gripping Europe and America. Blue sky thinking Someone warn the Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff: If NASA has its way, booms might soon
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