By Michael Rios, Tara John, Taylor Ward, Veronica Calderon, Ana Melgar Zuniga and Mauricio Torres, CNN (CNN) — Colombia declared a disaster situation on Thursday due to wildfires raging across several parts of the country, as the president warned the conditions could get worse. Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro declared a “situation of disaster and calamity,”
Continue ReadingBy NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer The four remaining teams in the NFL playoffs may have a lesson to offer. The Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs have all reached this point after making significant investments at positions that aren’t always prioritized around the league. The Lions drafted a running
Continue ReadingBy PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer A former WWE employee filed a federal lawsuit Thursday accusing executive Vince McMahon and another former executive of serious sexual misconduct, including offering her to a star wrestler for sex. The graphic 67-page suit from Janel Grant, who worked in the company’s legal and talent departments, also includes allegations
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By Alex Rees, CNN (CNN) — For young celebrities in the public eye today, many of life’s milestones are accompanied by a glossy magazine feature — or perhaps a carefully-staged paparazzi shoot, depending on the narrative at hand. It could be the announcement of a new professional venture or personal success; a “revenge body” reveal
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CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was arrested in a multi-county chase that led to a lockdown at the North Callaway School District on Wednesday has been charged in two counties. Colby Joe Schooling, 34, was charged in Audrain County with first-degree kidnapping, resisting arrest, driving without a license, failure to yield and
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Estados Unidos advirtió a Irán en secreto acerca de que ISIS planeaba un posible ataque terrorista dentro de territorio iraní antes de que el grupo lanzara un ataque mortal el 3 de enero, cerca del lugar de entierro del comandante militar asesinado Qasem Soleimani, de acuerdo con un funcionario estadounidense.
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — It might surprise Americans to learn that high-level bipartisan talks have been underway to find a compromise solution to the crisis at the border. It should shock no one who has paid attention to US border policy over the past 30 years that the talks may soon
Continue ReadingCNN Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — It might surprise Americans to learn that high-level bipartisan talks have been underway to find a compromise solution to the crisis at the border. It should shock no one who has paid attention to US border policy over the past 30 years that the talks may
Continue ReadingMIAMI (AP) — A former federal agent has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for his role in an illegal operation that trafficked prescription painkillers in South Florida. Court records show that 48-year-old Alberico Ahias Crespo was sentenced Wednesday in Miami federal court. He was previously convicted at trial of witness tampering, conspiracy
Continue ReadingBy ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey and Dak Prescott are finalists for The Associated Press 2023 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards. The winners will be announced at NFL Honors on Feb. 8. A nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league
Continue ReadingMONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Walgreens has agreed to pay $275,000 to settle allegations about service in some of the national pharmacy chain’s Vermont stores during the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement announcing the settlement, the Vermont secretary of state’s office said Wednesday that some of the stores temporarily closed without notice, had untenable working conditions
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By Gregory Krieg, Lauren del Valle, Kara Scannell and Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Two days after dominating the New Hampshire GOP’s presidential primary, all but assuring himself a third straight nomination and rematch with President Joe Biden, Donald Trump returned to a Manhattan federal courthouse. The former president took the stand for what
Continue ReadingBy MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Some conservative Pennsylvania state lawmakers are suing in federal court and challenging three executive branch actions designed to boost voter registration, including a 2021 executive order by President Joe Biden. The lawsuit filed Thursday is expected to be one of many to litigate voting and election
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El Gobierno de Biden planea aumentar la ayuda a Ecuador en medio de la creciente preocupación por el deterioro de la situación de seguridad en el país, desde el equipamiento hasta el despliegue de personal, según un alto funcionario del gobierno. La escala de la ayuda estadounidense a Ecuador subraya la
Continue Reading By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Biden administration plans to increase assistance to Ecuador amid growing concerns over the deteriorating security situation in the country, ranging from equipment to deploying personnel, according to a senior administration official. The scale of US assistance to Ecuador underscores the urgency and concern within the Biden administration
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By Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino, CNN (CNN) — The news industry is enduring a brutal start to the new year, with outlets large and small across the country hemorrhaging reporting staff as legacy business models that kept much of the industry afloat for decades collapse in plain sight. The rapid contraction, coming even as the presidential election cycle heats up
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — La Policía Nacional de Ecuador ejecutó este jueves una orden judicial para la destrucción inmediata del histórico decomiso de 21,5 toneladas de cocaína realizado este lunes en una propiedad del cantón Vinces, provincia de Los Ríos ―en el centro del país—. Se trata del cargamento de droga más
Continue ReadingBy DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Republican leader of the Missouri Senate says she would like to expel a conservative GOP colleague who has been bogging down work in the chamber. The remarks Thursday by Senate Majority Leader Cindy O’Laughlin were aimed at GOP Sen. Bill Eigel, one of
Continue ReadingBy DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Republican leader of the Missouri Senate says she would like to expel a conservative GOP colleague who has been bogging down work in the chamber. The remarks Thursday by Senate Majority Leader Cindy O’Laughlin were aimed at GOP Sen. Bill Eigel, one of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Those grounded Boeing jets are coming back starting Friday. Air travelers will want to know if they are safe. The head of the Federal Aviation Administrations says he is confident they will be, as long as airlines follow new inspection procedures approved by his agency. Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners have been grounded
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