By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A satellite designed to study Venus from top to bottom and a trio of gravitational wave-surfing spacecraft are two of the latest missions that the European Space Agency has adopted. The agency previously had selected the missions, but the official adoption process means that contractors will be chosen so
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C.; Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif.; Gen. CQ Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. ___ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley, a Republican presidential candidate; Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. ___ CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Sens. James
Continue ReadingBy LISA RATHKE Associated Press MIDDLESEX, Vt. (AP) — Since catastrophic flooding hit Vermont in July and waterlogged crops, some farmers are trying to figure out how to get to the next season. Water washed away seeds planted in the summer at Bear Roots Farm in Middlesex, Vermont. Farmers and co-owners Jon Wagner and Karin
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El histórico fallo dictado el viernes por el máximo tribunal de las Naciones Unidas en un caso de genocidio contra Israel fue bien recibida por las tres principales partes implicadas: Israel, Sudáfrica y los palestinos. Pero al mismo tiempo, nadie obtuvo lo que pedía. La Corte Internacional de Justicia de La
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) –– El expresidente Donald Trump tendría que pagar US$ 83,3 millones en daños y perjuicios a la escritora y columnista E. Jean Carroll por las declaraciones públicas que hizo en 2019, cuando la difamó y negó las acusaciones de violación que ella presentó en su contra, según determinó este viernes un jurado federal
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Los Angeles City Council member has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for a pay-to-play bribery scandal involving real estate development projects. José Huizar also was ordered Friday to pay thousands of dollars in restitution to the city and the IRS. Huizar pleaded guilty a year ago to
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury has found that celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D did not violate a photographer’s copyright when she gave a friend a tattoo based on a portrait of Miles Davis. The Los Angeles jury gave Von D a resounding victory in the case with
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A prominent defense attorney whose star clients have included Snoop Dogg pleaded guilty Friday to leaking grand jury information to reporters about a political conspiracy case against a rapper from the Fugees. David Kenner, a California-based attorney known for his representation of celebrities like
Continue ReadingBy JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer Nathan Ake struck in the 88th minute to end Manchester City’s losing run at Tottenham by 1-0 and advance from the FA Cup fourth round. The defending champion lost its previous five visits to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and failed to score. It looked like being another frustrating night for
Continue ReadingBy REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s highest court has upheld a ban on the presidential candidacy of María Corina Machado, a longtime government foe whose opposition faction is backed by the United States. The ruling Friday was a slap at an agreement last year between President Nicolás Maduro’s administration and
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By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to return to the Pentagon Monday after nearly a month away and host NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, according to a defense official. Austin was admitted to the hospital on New Year’s Day due to complications from surgery to treat prostate cancer in late-December. He
Continue ReadingABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — The Egyptian Football Association has sacrificed a cow in a bid to bring the national team better fortune at the Africa Cup of Nations. Team spokesman Mohamed Morad tells The Associated Press the federation killed the cow and distributed the meat to needy people in Cairo the day before. Egypt
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TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool into the mid-30s with a chance for fog. Winds remain out of the north at up to 5 mph. TOMORROW: Saturday sees overcast skies with early morning fog. Light scattered showers pull into southeastern portions of Mid-Missouri mainly south of I-44. Highs reach into the lower 40s. Extended: Sunday sees similar
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CNN By Chandelis Duster and Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — The American Museum of Natural History in New York and other museums across the United States are closing or adapting exhibits featuring Native American objects, in response to new regulations from the Biden administration. The regulations, which went into effect on January 12, require museums and federal agencies to consult and obtain informed consent from
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) –– El Tribunal Supremo de Justicia de Venezuela anunció este viernes que inhabilitó la candidatura presidencial de la opositora María Corina Machado. “La ciudadana MARÍA CORINA MACHADO PARISCA está INHABILITADA para ejercer funciones públicas por un periodo de quince (15) años, de acuerdo a la Resolución número 01-00-000285, de fecha 16 de septiembre
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs will be without injured All-Pro offensive guard Joe Thuney and run-stuffing defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi when they play the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship game Sunday. Thuney sustained a pectoral injury in last week’s divisional win over Buffalo, while
Continue ReadingBy Nicki Brown and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The judge presiding over the trial of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley’s mother said she would not allow the gunman to testify if he invokes his Fifth Amendment right, as his attorneys have previously indicated he would. The Fifth Amendment protects a person from being “compelled
Continue ReadingBy NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — When the Ravens take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Baltimore will be back in the spotlight in a way that’s a bit more rare these days. It’s the first AFC title game in Baltimore since January 1971. The Colts beat the Oakland Raiders that
Continue ReadingBy NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — When the Ravens take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Baltimore will be back in the spotlight in a way that’s a bit more rare these days. It’s the first AFC title game in Baltimore since January 1971. The Colts beat the Oakland Raiders that
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By Madeline Holcombe and Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — First, Stanley cups were all over social media because so many people wanted them. Now, the oversize tumblers are back in the spotlight over fears they may contain lead. Videos on social media sites such as TikTok show people breaking out a lead testing kit and
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