By SIMINA MISTREANU Associated Press CHENGDU, China (AP) — For a few days in October 2023, the capital of the science fiction world was Chengdu, China. Fans traveled from around the world as Worldcon, sci-fi ’s biggest annual event, was held in the country for the first time. It was a rare moment when Chinese
Continue ReadingJosé Álvarez (CNN Español) — El presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, recomendó este miércoles a su hermano Pío López Obrador no esperar que su denuncia contra el periodista mexicano Carlos Loret de Mola dé frutos, pues consideró que “es perder el tiempo”. “Si le puedo hacer alguna recomendación a mi hermano, y a
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CNN By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — In a surprise move, an Illinois judge has removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s ballot based on the 14th Amendment’s so-called “insurrectionist ban.” The decision is paused, giving Trump a short period of time to appeal. Wednesday’s unexpected decision comes as a similar anti-Trump challenge from
Continue ReadingBy JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — An upcoming bribery trial against Honolulu’s former top prosecutor won’t be delayed despite an ongoing investigation into allegations that a defendant threatened the judge who had been presiding over the case, which prompted his unexpected recusal last month. The new judge ruled Wednesday there will be
Continue ReadingQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — An Ecuadorian judge has ruled that five of six suspects in last year’s assassination of a presidential candidate will stand trial, including a leader of a powerful criminal gang who authorities accuse of coordinating the slaying from his prison cell. Judge Irene Pesántez on Wednesday ruled that Carlos Angulo, the imprisoned
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LINN CREEK, Mo. (KMIZ) A Climax Springs man was arrested and charged following a chase with the Linn Creek Police Department on Tuesday. Zackary Yates, 28, was charged with first-degree assault, resisting arrest, first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and first-degree property damage. A warrant was issued and no bond was set. A court date
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CNN By Dakin Andone, Ed Lavandera and Ashley Killough, CNN Huntsville, Texas (CNN) — The state of Texas on Wednesday executed death row inmate Ivan Cantu, who was convicted and sentenced to death for the 2000 murders of his cousin and his cousin’s fiancée – though he insisted until his death that he was innocent. Cantu,
Continue ReadingOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Two scientists at a high-security infectious disease laboratory in Canada lost their jobs after security reviews found they failed to protect sensitive material and information and did not acknowledge links with China, newly released records show. The scientists, Xiangguo Qiu and her husband, Keding Cheng, were stripped of their security clearances
Continue ReadingOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canada’s International Development minister says Canada is working to airdrop humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip as soon as possible. The confirmation that an active effort is underway comes after Ahmed Hussen’s office said Ottawa was exploring new options to deliver aid. He says the provision of airdrops in partnership with
Continue ReadingBULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities in Arizona say there is no evidence a house fire that left five children dead was caused by arson. Bullhead City Police said in a news release Wednesday that investigators from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives found no trace of accelerants on debris samples taken from
Continue ReadingBy KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — More than 200 in vitro fertilization patients have gathered at the Alabama Statehouse to urge lawmakers to find some way to restore IVF services in the state. Those gathered at the Statehouse Wednesday included patients and doctors alike. Three IVF providers in Alabama paused services after
Continue ReadingBy EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Indiscriminate violence in Haiti is escalating, especially in the capital and surrounding region. The United Nations humanitarian coordinator in the conflict-wracked Caribbean nation says armed gangs are carrying out killings and acts of sexual violence. Ulrika Richardson told U.N. reporters at a virtual press conference
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By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The United States is looking into possible airdrops of aid into Gaza as the humanitarian crisis there deepens and assistance fails to reach the people in the war-torn strip, two US officials told CNN on Wednesday. US officials have consistently said much more must be done in order for critically needed assistance to reach those
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — A Cook County judge ruled the Illinois State Board of Elections must take former President Donald Trump’s name off the state’s March 19 primary ballot Wednesday. But she placed her order on hold until Friday to allow an appeal. Judge Tracie Porter issued her decision after a group of voters trying to
Continue ReadingBy MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tyrese Samuel scored a career-high 28 points, Zyon Pullin added 21 and No. 24 Florida never trailed in an 83-74 victory over woeful Missouri. Samuel and Pullin scored 23 of the team’s final 25 points, taking over after leading scorer Walter Clayton Jr. fouled out
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The Smokehouse Creek Wildfire continues to spread thanks to high winds and drought like conditions over the Texas Panhandle. Over 5000,000 acres has burned in North Texas as a result of wildfires that continue to rage on with little to no progress on containment. Over 1,000 people have been affected by these fires affected 621
Continue ReadingBy JOHN DUERDEN Associated Press Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match for making an alleged offensive gesture during a Saudi Arabia league game while playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. After Al-Nassr defeated Riyadh rival Al-Shabab 3-2 on Sunday, video footage appeared to show Ronaldo cupping his ear and repeatedly
Continue ReadingBy ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s decision to consider whether Donald Trump can face prosecution in his federal 2020 election interference case injects immediate uncertainty into the legal and political calendar over the next several months. Wednesday’s decision raises the potential that a trial
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) –– El estado de Texas ejecutó a Iván Cantú, quien fue declarado culpable y sentenciado a muerte hace más de 20 años, por los asesinatos de su primo James Mosqueda y la prometida de su primo, Amy Kitchen. ¿Quién era Iván Cantú y por qué le condenaron a pena de muerte en Texas,
Continue ReadingBy DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch has reached a contract agreement with the Teamsters union that avoids a strike at its U.S. plants. The union had threatened to strike the brewer’s 12 U.S. plants if an agreement on a new five-year contract wasn’t reached by 11:59 p.m. EST Thursday. But both sides
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