SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — In a story published February 15, 2023, about Nevada and California looking to remove involuntary servitude from their constitutions, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the ACLU of Nevada was in litigation with the state regarding pay and working conditions of incarcerated women at firefighting camps. The ACLU is considering litigation.
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By AYANNA ALEXANDER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top state election and cybersecurity officials are warning about the threat posed by Russia and other foreign adversaries ahead of the 2024 elections. They say America’s decentralized system of thousands of local voting jurisdictions creates a particular vulnerability. Russia and Iran have meddled in previous elections, including
Continue Reading By KARL RITTER Associated Press MUNICH (AP) — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will join the leaders of France, Germany, the U.K. and dozens of others at an annual security conference in Germany, just before the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine. Harris is returning to the stage at the Munich Security Conference Friday
Continue Reading By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators have pressured Tesla into recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles with its “Full Self-Driving” system because it can misbehave around intersections and doesn’t always follow speed limits. The recall, part of part of a larger investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration into Tesla’s
Continue Reading By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge showed growing impatience Thursday with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s use of the internet while on bail, suggesting that incarceration might eventually be the most effective way to prevent him from communicating on electronic devices in ways that can’t be traced. Judge Lewis A.
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By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tim McCarver, the All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster who during 60 years in baseball won two World Series titles with the St. Louis Cardinals and had a long run as one of the country’s most recognized, incisive and talkative television commentators, died Thursday.
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Es probable que un gigantesco dinosaurio carnívoro descansara o se agazapara en Yorkshire hace 166 millones de años, clavando profundamente sus patas en el suelo. La colosal criatura dejó tras de sí una huella sin precedentes descubierta recientemente a lo largo de la “Costa de los Dinosaurios” del Reino Unido. La
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — El presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, dijo que analiza presentar una denuncia en contra de César de Castro, abogado de Genaro García Luna, luego de que este mencionara su nombre durante el juicio que se lleva a cabo en Nueva York en contra del ex secretario
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By Haley Britzky and Oren Liebermann, CNN The US Defense Department released a series of new policies on Thursday to provide additional support to service members and dependents who must travel out of state to receive an abortion, including allowing up to three weeks of administrative leave. “This policy reflects our continued commitment to taking
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By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Ross Chastain has signed a long-term contract extension that keeps the Melon Man driving for Trackhouse Racing. The deal announced Thursday ahead of the season-opening Daytona 500 locks down Trackhouse’s two-car lineup. The team announced a long extension a day earlier for Daniel
Continue Reading TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to allow universities to help set up endorsement deals for college athletes in the state. Florida was one of the first states to pass a law allowing college athletes to profit off their name, image or likeness, but it didn’t allow people affiliated
Continue Reading TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to allow universities to help set up endorsement deals for college athletes in the state. Florida was one of the first states to pass a law allowing college athletes to profit off their name, image or likeness, but it didn’t allow people affiliated
Continue Reading By Eric Bradner, CNN Nikki Haley’s entrance into the 2024 Republican presidential race is offering the first demonstration of the difficult task awaiting other potential GOP candidates, as she seeks to stand out in what could become a crowded field — without directly attacking former President Donald Trump or alienating his supporters. Since announcing her
Continue ReadingBy Justin Gamble, CNN First term Tennessee state representative Justin Pearson says he was trying to honor his ancestors for helping him rise to elected office when he wore his dashiki on the floor of the House chamber during his swearing-in ceremony Feb. 9. The freshman lawmaker says he was surprised to hear another member,
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo Nueva York (CNN) — Tesla llamó a revisión casi 363.000 vehículos en EE.UU. equipados con su software de asistencia conocido como “Full Self Driving”, o “conducción autónoma total” en español, debido a riesgos de seguridad. La medida representa otro golpe a esta función que resulta clave para el modelo comercial de la compañía.
Continue Reading By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer Corbin Burnes attended his salary arbitration case and was stung hearing the words the Milwaukee Brewers used during the proceedings to determine his 2023 salary. The 2021 NL Cy Young Award winner came away with hard feelings. He lost his hearing and will receive $10.01 million from the Brewers
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By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Banning TikTok from government devices enjoys bipartsan support across the U.S. But a few Democratic legislators in Kansas object to expanding a ban imposed by Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly because they don’t want a state law to target a company by name. The Republican-controlled Kansas
Continue Reading By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer After completing the latest round of coaching hires, the NFL won’t look any different on the sidelines in 2023. DeMeco Ryans was the lone Black candidate to land one of the five vacancies. That means the 32-team league will remain stuck at just three Black coaches going into a
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By Matias Grez, CNN The Barcelona Prosecutor’s Office is investigating FC Barcelona over allegations it made $1.5 million in payments over three years to a company owned by a then-leading official with Spain’s referee committee, CTA. Spanish radio station Cadena SER reported Wednesday that the club made a series of payments to a company owned
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By Nia Watson Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — In San Diego County, African American children make up 5% of the population, yet 12% of Black children are in foster care. It’s why the organization, Promises2Kids, created a mentorship program that Black youth could identify with. Promises2Kids serves over 3,000
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