urielblanco (CNN Español) — El Himno Nacional Mexicano es, por ley, uno de los tres símbolos patrios de México, junto con el escudo y la bandera. Su uso está regulado por la Secretaría de Gobernación (Segob) desde 1984 en la Ley sobre el Escudo, la Bandera y el Himno Nacional (que puede ser consultada dando
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By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Iran’s players didn’t sing their national anthem and didn’t celebrate their goals. In the stands, many Iranian fans showed solidarity with the protest movement that has roiled the country for months. Iran’s World Cup opener Monday against England was not just about soccer, but the political
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By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Iran’s players didn’t sing their national anthem and didn’t celebrate their goals. In the stands, many Iranian fans showed solidarity with the protest movement that has roiled the country for months. Iran’s World Cup opener Monday against England was not just about soccer, but the political
Continue Reading By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer Virginia climbed 11 spots to No. 5 in this week’s AP Top 25 following a difficult week. The Cavaliers canceled their game against Northern Iowa after three football players were fatally shot. Virginia opted to play in Las Vegas, beating No. 7 Baylor and No. 16 Illinois to win
Continue Reading ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The Greek government has axed a prominent private charity’s leadership following a string of allegations that children in its care were subjected to physical abuse by staff members. The decision was taken at a meeting Monday chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis into the scandal concerning the Ark of the World
Continue Reading By FIRMAN TAUFIQ and EDNA TARIGAN Associated Press CIANJUR, Indonesia (AP) — A powerful earthquake killed at least 162 people and injured hundreds on Indonesia’s main island on Monday. Terrified residents fled into the street, some covered in blood and debris. Many of the dead were public-school students who had finished their classes for the
Continue ReadingBy FOX 12 Staff and Soyoung Kim Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — One person died following a shooting at a hotel near the Portland airport on Saturday night. The Port of Portland Police Department said at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to the Embassy Suites on Northeast 82nd
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Thompson Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — On Sunday afternoon in Hendersonville, many gathered at the First Congregational United Church of Christ for their annual vigil in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance. They grieved for the many members of the trans community that have been lost
Continue ReadingBy Brianna Owczarzak Click here for updates on this story FRANKENMUTH, Michigan (WNEM) — The Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth is planning an $80 million expansion of its indoor water park. The project, which will add more than 20 new attractions including water slides, a wave pool, and an adult swim-up bar, is expected to
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Continue ReadingBy Ashlyn Nichols Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A University of South Alabama football player is learning to walk again after colliding with a teammate during practice in October. Folks in the community are rallying behind Marvin Martin, better known as ‘MJ’, to support him in his long road
Continue ReadingBy WFSB Staff Click here for updates on this story STORRS, Connecticut (WFSB) — UConn’s assistant basketball coach, Chris Dailey, was taken out on a stretcher after passing out ahead of Sunday’s game at the XL Center. The UConn women’s basketball team was set to take on North Carolina State at 1:00 pm. UConn’s assistant
Continue Reading By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The daunting prospect of having to face defending World Cup champion France in his team’s opening match certainly hasn’t affected Australia coach Graham Arnold’s sense of humor. France defender Ibrahima Konaté said he didn’t know any of the names in Australia’s squad so Arnold questioned
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN Español) — Comenzó el Mundial de fútbol y durante todo un mes los ojos del mundo se posan en Qatar. Más allá de los impresionantes estadios y de los rascacielos que florecen en el desierto de este pequeño país, aún persisten muchas preocupaciones sobre las condiciones políticas que rigen allí. ¿Tienen garantizados
Continue Reading By SAMUEL PETREQUIN BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top diplomat has held eight hours of unsuccessful talks with the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo. The EU’s high representative, Josep Borrell, blamed them for their failure to settle their dispute over vehicle license plates, amid rising tensions between the Balkans neighbors. Borrell said both parties
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music and video game platforms this week. MOVIES — When the Mars Rover Opportunity, nicknamed Oppy, launched in 2003, it was only supposed to last 90 sols (or Mars days). But 15 years
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By Sana Noor Haq, Mostafa Salem, Jomana Karadsheh and Niamh Kennedy, CNN Two well-known Iranian actresses have been arrested by security forces after they showed support for the protest movement gripping the country, as authorities intensify their crackdown on dissidents. Hengameh Ghaziani and Katayoun Riahi were arrested on separate occasions for publicly backing the nationwide
Continue Reading By Sana Noor Haq, Mostafa Salem, Jomana Karadsheh and Niamh Kennedy, CNN Two well-known Iranian actresses have been arrested by security forces after they showed support for the protest movement gripping the country, as authorities intensify their crackdown on dissidents. Hengameh Ghaziani and Katayoun Riahi were arrested on separate occasions for publicly backing the nationwide
Continue ReadingBy Miles Montgomery and Jasmina Alston Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WANF) — Atlanta icon T.I. is best known as an award-winning rapper, actor, producer, entrepreneur, and businessman around the world. He recently added restaurant owner to his growing portfolio of accolades. T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, opened his Trap
Continue ReadingBy Bridget Spencer Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WANF) — Joseph Ward was sound asleep Sunday morning when he was awakened by smoke filling his house. “I was scared. I was asleep. I woke up and came out of my room and I couldn’t even see,” said Ward. He quickly realized he
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