By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that West Virginia cannot enforce its anti-transgender sports ban against a 13-year-old girl, dealing a blow to one of nearly two dozen such laws enacted by GOP-led states in recent years. The 4th Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals said in a 2-1 decision
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, dijo este lunes que Caracas sostuvo reuniones privadas con representantes de Estados Unidos en México la semana pasada, a las cuales asistieron el presidente de la Asamblea Venezolana, Jorge Rodríguez, y el gobernador del estado Miranda, Héctor Rodríguez. “Fueron Jorge y Héctor
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jane Fonda knows what it feels like to worry about the future. In an exclusive interview with USC Annenberg Media, the Oscar-winning actor and activist, 86, reflected on her six-decade-long career and her efforts to address the climate crisis. That work, she said, helped lift her out of
Continue ReadingBy Kate Nemarich Click here for updates on this story TULARE COUNTY, California (KFSN) — Family and loved ones of Guadalupe Garcia held a press conference Monday morning alongside their lawyers, detailing how they say deputies killed the 57-year-old back in July 2022. It’s been nearly two years since Guadalupe died in custody. Now, his
Continue ReadingBy ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The world is not doing enough to protect coral reefs. That’s according to the United Nations’ special envoy for the ocean. In an interview, he defended the marine ecosystems that protect biodiversity, sustain underwater life and produce some of the oxygen we breathe. Coral reefs support
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN) — En medio del regreso de los cortes de energía eléctrica en varias provincias de Ecuador, el presidente Daniel Noboa informó que ha decidido declarar la emergencia en el sector energético del país y pedir la renuncia de la ministra de Energía, Andrea Arrobo. Además, Noboa atribuyó la necesidad de volver a
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A small plane went down in southern Boone County on Tuesday, a Missouri State Highway Patrol spokesman said.
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW DALY and LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Coal miners will be better protected from poisonous silica dust that has contributed to the premature deaths of thousands of mine workers from a respiratory ailment commonly known as black lung disease, the Labor Department said Tuesday as it issued a new federal rule
Continue ReadingOpinion by Justin J. Pearson (CNN) — Tennessee lawmakers passed legislation on Tuesday allowing teachers and school personnel to carry guns in the classroom. The bill now heads to Republican Gov. Bill Lee, but will become law with or without his signature unless he vetoes it. The measure is the latest proof that — a
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By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — US stocks wavered Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said a “lack of further progress” on inflation means the central bank likely won’t cut interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting just two weeks away, keeping them higher for longer. Stocks seesawed after Powell’s comments, closing mixed Tuesday. The Dow rose
Continue ReadingOpinion by Frida Ghitis (CNN) — It was a night when the world stood on edge. Iran’s rulers decided to rip off the cover behind which they have spent decades attacking Israel and others indirectly, and instead of using one of their proxy militias they made the move themselves, openly, launching more than 300 projectiles — cruise missiles,
Continue ReadingBy WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Prosecutors in New Jersey say Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small and his wife disapproved of their teenage daughter’s boyfriend, who secretly recorded an incident of him allegedly assaulting the girl over a video chat. Small and his wife LaQuetta, Atlantic City’s superintendent of schools, were
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland has told lawmakers President Joe Biden has shown no signs of cognitive impairment while defending Biden’s ability to serve as commander in chief. Garland appeared Tuesday before a House committee overseeing funding for the Justice Department and answered questions on the report from special counsel Robert Hur about
Continue ReadingBy JOHN ANTCZAK and JULIE WATSON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The University of Southern California canceled a commencement speech by its 2024 valedictorian who has publicly supported Palestinians, citing security concerns, a rare decision that was praised by several pro-Israel groups and lambasted by free speech advocates and the country’s largest Muslim civil
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — The United States has filed a labor complaint panel after Mexico refused to act on alleged union-busting by a Mexican company. The U.S. Trade Representatives Office said Tuesday it has filed a request for a dispute settlement panel under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement, known as the USMCA. The trade pact
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas law enforcement officer who was caught on video kicking and hitting a man during a violent arrest has pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights charge. Former Crawford County sheriff’s deputy Zackary King pleaded guilty Monday to one misdemeanor count of deprivation
Continue ReadingBy REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ordered the closure of his country’s embassy and consulates in Ecuador on Tuesday in solidarity with Mexico in its protest over a raid by Ecuadorian authorities on the Mexican Embassy in Quito. Maduro and other presidents participating in a virtual meeting
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story April 16, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Missouri City, TX, awaits the shimmering “Tutus & Tuxes Gala,” an event by the Edison Arts Foundation poised to adorn the evening of April 27, 2024. Held at the Landmark Community Center, the gala celebrates artistic excellence
Continue ReadingBy JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A judge has recommended that the conviction and death sentence of Texas inmate Melissa Lucio should be overturned. Lucio’s execution was delayed in 2022 amid growing doubts she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter. Friday’s recommendation by senior state District Judge Arturo Nelson comes amid findings by prosecutors
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