Ivonne Valdés (CNN Español) — El Observatorio Cubano de Derechos Humanos (OCDH) condenó las sentencias de hasta 15 años de prisión que un tribunal de Cuba dictó contra 13 ciudadanos que, según el OCDH, participaron de las manifestaciones en Nuevitas en 2022. CNN obtuvo una copia de la sentencia, enviada por familiares de los condenados
Continue ReadingOpinion by Peniel E. Joseph (CNN) — For nearly a decade, I have been honored to be a faculty member at the University of Texas at Austin. As a scholar whose research and teaching hinge on histories of racism and activism, this April was an exceptionally harsh one for me — and for all of Longhorn Nation. A month
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By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — Russian and US troops have been operating out of the same military base in Niger for at least several weeks, a US defense official and another source familiar with the matter told CNN, putting the two militaries in close proximity to each other at a time of heightened tensions
Continue ReadingOpinion by Robert Alexander (CNN) — The plot to overturn the results of the 2020 election by calling on fake electors to cast ballots for former President Donald Trump – with the goal of having his vice president, Mike Pence, interfere with the legitimate counting and certification of electoral votes on January 6, 2021 – is
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Billie Jean King’s $5,000 check sure went a long way for women’s sports. King used the money from a sportswoman of the year award to launch the Women’s Sports Foundation 50 years ago in 1974. Since then, the foundation has invested more than $100 million to help girls and women gain
Continue Readingmondemanola (CNN en Español) — La canciller de Argentina, Diana Mondino, dio comienzo este jueves al proceso de adhesión del país a la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE), al recibir la Hoja de Ruta para convertirse en miembro. Mondino, tras iniciar su gira internacional en China, arribó la noche del miércoles
Continue ReadingBy MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — New government data suggests U.S. maternal deaths have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels. About 680 women died last year during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth. That’s down from 817 deaths in 2022. COVID-19 seems to be the main explanation for the improvement: Far fewer death
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Kevin Spacey is addressing the upcoming documentary “Spacey Unmasked,” which is set to cover the allegations of abuse that he has faced in recent years. Spacey wrote on his X page on Thursday that throughout this past week, he’s “repeatedly requested” that Channel 4 – the UK-based network set
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — La novela de J.K. Rowling de 1997 “Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal” fue el comienzo de lo que se convertiría en un fenómeno mundial. Ahora sale a la venta la ilustración original de la primera edición del libro. Se espera que se venda por hasta US$ 600.000 en una
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Martinelli’s Apple Juice Martinelli has recalled its one-liter glass bottles of apple juice. The company issued the recall because the product has higher arsenic levels than is allowed by the Food and Drug Administration. Federal Health Officials say exposure to arsenic can be harmful to your health, especially to young children’s brain
Continue ReadingBy BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear predicted Thursday that his recent economic development trip to Germany and Switzerland will reap more business investments in the Bluegrass State. The Kentucky delegation met last week with leaders of companies already established in the state and cultivated ties with other businesses
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By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed legislation Thursday repealing the state’s 160-year-old near-total abortion ban, setting the stage for a 15-week restriction to remain law. The Democratic governor signed the bill one day after it passed the GOP-held Senate, where two Republicans joined with all 14 Democrats in the chamber
Continue ReadingBy Rob McCartney Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — A man caused too many problems in an Omaha bar, and he was asked to leave. That kind of thing happens all the time. But when one guy came back, there was a fight, and someone ended up in that hospital.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged in relation to an overdose death has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, according to a press release from Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson. Darren Thames, 30, of Columbia, pleaded guilty to first-degree involuntary manslaughter and distribution of a controlled substance in the Oct. 7, 2020, overdose
Continue ReadingBy Michelle Bandur Click here for updates on this story ROSEVILLE, California (KCRA) — Girl Scouts learn valuable life lessons every year, from how to build a business to saving a life. That life lesson helped save a Roseville man. Bob Simonoff, 73, said if it wasn’t for a spunky Girl Scout, he wouldn’t be
Continue ReadingBy SAMY MAGDY and DREW CALLISTER Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas appear to be seriously negotiating an end to the war in Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages. A leaked truce proposal hints at compromises by both sides after months of stalemated talks. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken this week
Continue ReadingBy Sydney Bishop, CNN (CNN) — Emotional support animals registrations in the United States reached 115,832 last year, by an industry group’s count. But in the eyes of reptile rescuer Joie Henney, there’s only one: “Wally Gator” – his “gentle” certified emotional support alligator. And now, Wally has gone missing – far from home. While
Continue ReadingBy LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said an airstrike in Syria in May 2023 that was targeting an al-Qaida leader killed an innocent civilian instead. The investigation by U.S. Central Command confirms early reports from residents and family members shortly after the attack. Central Command said Thursday that U.S.
Continue ReadingBy HOLLY RAMER Associated Press BRENTWOOD, N.H. (AP) — Jurors have heard closing arguments in a landmark case seeking to hold the state of New Hampshire accountable for abuse at its youth detention center. David Meehan sued the state in 2020 alleging he was brutally beaten and raped at the Youth Development Center in the
Continue ReadingBy GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A candidate seeking the Republican nomination for a central North Carolina congressional seat has announced she’s suspending her campaign days before her primary runoff election. Johnston County attorney Kelly Daughtry announced her decision Thursday and endorsed her runoff rival Brad Knott in the 13th District
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