By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A coalition of professional sports teams in Missouri is backing a new proposal to put the legalization of sports betting on the 2024 ballot. The group is spearheaded by the St. Louis Cardinals also includes the Kansas City Chiefs and all four of the
Continue ReadingBy STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Department of Defense has awarded $20.6 million to developers of the proposed Talon nickel mine in Minnesota under a program to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical minerals. The defense funds will support prospecting work in Minnesota and Michigan. They follow a $114 million grant by
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By Tierney Sneed (CNN) — Former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows’ effort to avoid a state court prosecution in the Fulton County 2020 election subversion case hits a key inflection point this week, with two federal courts poised to act quickly on his latest appeals. Meadows was dealt a significant court loss
Continue Reading By Jasmine Wright, CNN (CNN) — Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday made her first public remarks at the White House in more than six years, marking her first open press event at the executive mansion since former President Donald Trump defeated her in the 2016 election. “This is such a great honor
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Rabinowitz and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Five former Memphis police officers involved in the deadly police beating of Tyre Nichols have been indicted by a federal grand jury, according to court filings. The five former officers – Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith – are facing
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Incoming music director Gustavo Dudamel will conduct the New York Philharmonic at its spring gala on April 24, the orchestra said as it announced a $40 million gift from co-chairman Oscar L. Tang and wife Agnes Hsu-Tang that will endow his position. Dudamel was hired in February to become the Philharmonic’s
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CNN By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Global oil prices climbed above $92 a barrel on Tuesday for the first time in nearly 10 months as the energy market braces for supply disruptions caused by catastrophic flooding in Libya. At least 2,000 people have died and 10,000 are believed missing following the deadly
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By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Global oil prices climbed above $92 a barrel on Tuesday for the first time in nearly 10 months as the energy market braces for supply disruptions caused by catastrophic flooding in Libya. At least 2,000 people have died and 10,000 are believed missing following the deadly flooding
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — At long last, Apple is killing its proprietary Lightning port in the iPhone 15 and embracing a charging cable that’s compatible with non-Apple products. That’s one less extra cord cluttering your nightstand. One less thing to forget when packing for a weekend getaway. But the move,
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Today: Afternoon highs warm into the mid-70s as winds remain out of the northeast at 5-10 mph. Skies remain mostly sunny across much of the region. Tonight Overnight lows cool to the lower 50s with the possibility of some patchy fog arriving late into the night lasting through Wednesday morning. Extended: Highs remain into the
Continue ReadingBy SONIA PÉREZ D. Associated Press GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Following raids on electoral facilities in Guatemala where government agents opened boxes of votes and photographed their contents in what experts called an unprecedented violation of the law, President-elect Bernardo Arévalo said that he was temporarily suspending the transition process and called for the resignation
Continue ReadingBy Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — The Atlantic hurricane season typically reaches its peak this week, but record-warm ocean temperatures are fueling a hyperactive season that experts say shows no signs of slowing. The average hurricane season starts June 1 and runs through November 30, but its statistical peak is on September 10. So far
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The Pulitzer Prize Board has revised its longtime rules on eligibility for many of its arts awards and will now allow those not born in the U.S. and other non-citizens to compete. The board announced Tuesday that permanent residents and those who have made the U.S. their longtime primary home will
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN Español) — La frontera entre Estados Unidos y México es la ruta migratoria terrestre más peligrosa del mundo por la cantidad de migrantes fallecidos o desaparecidos a lo largo de ella, indicó en un comunicado la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM), agencia del Sistema de las Naciones Unidas. La OIM indica
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By Jennifer Korn, CNN New York (CNN) — TikTok is officially kicking off its US e-commerce efforts with the launch of TikTok Shop. The short-form video platform launched an in-app shopping experience in the United States on Tuesday, according to a company blog post, after months of testing. TikTok Shop allows users to find and
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Work to remove steel from the Missouri River after the demolition of the old Interstate 70 bridge continued Tuesday — a full day after the original timeline to clear the debris.
Continue ReadingPODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Police in Montenegro have launched an investigation after an underground tunnel was discovered leading from a key court depot to a nearby flat. The discovery was made on Monday at the Higher Court in Podgorica, Montenegro’s capital, which handles various important cases in the Balkan country. Police say it remains unclear
Continue ReadingBy FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he is launching an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, yielding to mounting pressure from former President Donald Trump and his allies in what’s shaping up as an election-year clash between Congress and the White House. In a statement Tuesday, McCarthy said
Continue ReadingBy Karin Johnson and Emily Sanderson Click here for updates on this story HEBRON, Kentucky (WLWT) — Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Adam “Pacman” Jones was arrested early Monday morning at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. According to a CVG spokesperson, airport police were called around 6 a.m. to help a flight crew on an outbound
Continue ReadingWLWT, DAVE DENOMA, AUSTIN GRIMES, CNN By Karin Johnson and Emily Sanderson Click here for updates on this story HEBRON, Kentucky (WLWT) — Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Adam “Pacman” Jones was arrested early Monday morning at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. According to a CVG spokesperson, airport police were called around 6 a.m. to help
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