urielblanco (CNN) — El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, reemplazó a su ministro de Defensa, Sergei Shoigu, por un civil, Andrey Belousov, argumentando el aumento del gasto militar del país y la necesidad de “innovación”. Shoigu fue “relevado” de su cargo de ministro de Defensa por decreto presidencial y nombrado secretario del Consejo de Seguridad
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By Jack Forrest, Andrew Millman and Avery Lotz, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden is facing backlash from lawmakers in both parties over his ultimatum that a major Israeli offensive in the city of Rafah would result in a shut-off of some US weapons. Biden’s decision to go public with the ultimatum in an interview with CNN’s
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Ask Jane Seymour about her longevity as an actress and she can point to several things, including her willingness to take on a variety of roles. “I’m not afraid to play old,” she recently told CNN. “I’m really not afraid and honestly my agent told me that I
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — Alejandro Tabilo solo necesitó 67 minutos para lograr lo que otros tenistas han intentado sin éxito en innumerables ocasiones: vencer a Novak Djokovic. El chileno derrotó este domingo al número 1 del mundo y primer cabeza de serie por 6-2 y 6-3 en la tercera ronda del Abierto de Italia, en el
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in Mexico say a mass shooting in a mountain township beset by crime just south of Mexico City resulted in several deaths. Local and state officials did not give a specific death toll, saying Sunday only that there were some deaths. Local media reported that eight people were slain. The
Continue ReadingBy STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said he was trying to provide a spark when he and bench coach Daniel Descalso got ejected from Sunday’s game with the Milwaukee Brewers. The plan worked. The last-place Cardinals now hope it can provide a turning point to what
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By Anna Chernova, Helen Regan and Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced his defense minister and a long-time close ally Sergei Shoigu with an economist, a major reshuffle of military leadership more than two years after Moscow’s grinding war against Ukraine has sent defense spending soaring. Andrey Belousov, a civilian
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — La Cancillería de Ecuador anunció el sábado una nueva disposición para trámites consulares de ecuatorianos en México. En un comunicado difundido en la red social X (antes Twitter), la Cancillería detalló que, a partir del 16 de mayo, los servicios de sus consulados en Ciudad de México y Monterrey se efectuarán
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” reigned over the weekend box office with a $56.5 million North American opening, according to studio estimates Sunday, giving a needed surge to an uncertain season in theaters. The film from 20th Century Studios and Disney that built
Continue ReadingLEBANON, Conn. (AP) — Two horses stuck deep in mud for hours in Connecticut were pulled out by more than a dozen rescuers Saturday, emerging messy and tired, but safe. A trio of horses were walking from a pasture to a barn though swampy woods in Lebanon, Connecticut, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) southeast of
Continue ReadingOpinion by Mary Ziegler (CNN) — The 2024 election has prompted an avalanche of stories about the places where abortion is on the ballot. Usually, these stories zero in on the states that are likely to have reproductive rights propositions on the ballot in November (such a ballot initiative is already going forward in two states, Florida and Maryland, and additional measures could be on the
Continue Reading CNN Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey faces his second, distinct bribery and corruption trial in seven years starting Monday. This new case is a complicated affair involving multiple gold bars, envelopes of cash, a Mercedes and a lot more that, prosecutors say, the powerful former
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Chris Pine had to have a thick skin coming up in Hollywood amid a struggle with acne early on in his career In a recent episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Pine said that he had “awful skin” as a teenager and after college and took issue with
Continue ReadingGRETNA, La. (AP) — A Louisiana jury has convicted one former law enforcement officer and acquitted another in the 2022 shooting death of a man who was sitting in an SUV. Issac Hughes was convicted. Johnathan Louis was acquitted. They were Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies when 34-year-old Daniel Vallee was killed in the New
Continue ReadingLAS VEGAS (AP) — The largest labor union in Nevada has ended a planned 48-hour strike meant to pressure Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to agree to a five-year contract on wages and benefits. It’s hoping talks set to resume Tuesday will lead to a new five-year contract with Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. More than 700
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CNN By Greg Hughes, Dana Bash and Courtney Pence, CNN (CNN) — Standing in front of a ruined warehouse in tornado-ravaged Marietta, Oklahoma, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell was full of questions. “Have you gotten any sleep yet?” she asked the mayor. To the sheriff: “Your home is okay? Your family?” “Do you have any questions
Continue Reading By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Less than 24 hours after Arizona’s near-total abortion ban was repealed, Kari Lake challenged Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego, her likely opponent for the state’s US Senate seat, to a debate on the issue – ideally over Mother’s Day weekend. “We owe it to the people of this state not
Continue ReadingOpinion by Louis Staples (CNN) — The Eurovision Song Contest is a glittery and eccentric spectacle that rivals the Super Bowl for its attraction to audiences. It showcases the best (and often bizarre) music that the wider European continent has to offer. Past winners include ABBA and Celine Dion. But this year’s contest, won by
Continue ReadingBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish rail authorities say commuter rail service serving Barcelona and northeastern Spain has suffered major disruption because of the theft of copper cables from a train installation. Thousands of commuters were stranded at train stations in and around Barcelona on Sunday after trains couldn’t run on several commuter lines. The disruption
Continue Reading By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden’s campaign will deploy Hollywood star power at a fundraiser in Los Angeles next month – with Barack Obama adding some additional Democratic wattage. The event – set to feature the former president, George Clooney and Julia Roberts, among others – will seek to expand Biden’s cash advantage
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