By Sabrina Souza and Gregory Krieg, CNN New York (CNN) — Steaks, cigars, booze, diplomats and pals – they were all on the menu at Sen. Bob Menendez’s frequent dinners at Morton’s The Steakhouse in Washington DC, according to two FBI investigators who testified Tuesday in the New Jersey Democrat’s federal corruption trial. FBI investigative
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — El presidente del Gobierno de España, Pedro Sánchez, mostró sorpresa este martes, después de que el Juzgado de Instrucción número 41 de Madrid citara a declarar a su esposa, Begoña Gómez, el próximo 5 de julio, en el marco de la causa que la investiga por la presunta comisión
Continue ReadingBy JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Student editors at the Columbia Law Review say they were pressured by the journal’s board of directors to halt publication of an academic article written by a Palestinian human rights lawyer that accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza and upholding an apartheid regime. When the
Continue ReadingBy MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An incumbent district attorney pursuing an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin has fended off a Democratic challenger in New Mexico’s primary election to ensure her reelection. Democrats also ousted a state senator accused of sexual harassment, as voters on Tuesday picked their partisan favorites
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SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Sedalia Police Department has confirmed in a Tuesday press release that the victim of an April shooting in Sedalia died in late May. Police did not state the name of the victim, but said she died from her injuries. Two men were charged in relation to the shooting in the 400
Continue Reading By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN (CNN) — Arizona voters will weigh in this fall on a ballot measure that would allow local law enforcement to arrest migrants who illegally cross the southern border if there is “probable cause.” State lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill that will allow the measure to appear on the November ballot.
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By Jhasua Razo, CNN (CNN) — When Mexico’s recently elected first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, takes office October 1 she will join a group of more than two dozen women serving as heads of state or government worldwide. CNN has compiled a list of the countries with women at the top. Learn more about each
Continue ReadingBy CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press New York lawmakers on Tuesday said they were finalizing legislation that would allow parents to block their children from getting social media posts curated by a platform’s algorithm, a move to rein in feeds that critics argue keep young users glued to their screens. Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s lawyers are asking a New York judge to lift the gag order that barred the former president from commenting about witnesses, jurors and others tied to the criminal case that led to his conviction for falsifying records to cover up a potential sex
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With more sunshine expected after tonight’s showers and storms passing through, many people will be taking to local waterways to enjoy some time in the water or on beaches. Although this will be a perfect time to be outdoors, you’ll want to be more cautious as the chance of sunburn and skin damage increases substantially.
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Jesús Morales baja la ventanilla al entrar en un estacionamiento de California Home Depot. “Necesitamos tres trabajadores”, dice en español. “Vamos a ir a Disneyland”, dice Morales a los hombres mientras suben al asiento trasero de su SUV. “Les pagaremos el día”. “¿Pero qué vamos a hacer allí?”, pregunta uno de
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By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York man was charged Tuesday in a sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban Jontay Porter for life, with the charges marking the first known criminal fallout from the matter. Porter is not named in the court complaint, but its specifics about
Continue ReadingNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The ex-husband of a “Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast member has been convicted on charges he hired a reputed mobster to assault the woman’s boyfriend in exchange for a free, lavish wedding reception. A federal jury on Tuesday found Thomas Manzo guilty of conspiracy, falsifying and concealing documents, and committing
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — TikTok says it has taken steps to stop a cyberattack targeting high-profile accounts, including one belonging to CNN. TikTok spokesperson Jason Grosse said Tuesday the company’s security team was recently alerted to malicious actors targeting CNN’s TikTok account. He says TikTok has been working with CNN to restore access to the
Continue ReadingMauricio Torres (CNN Español) — El expresidente de Colombia y Premio Nobel de la Paz 2016, Juan Manuel Santos, señaló en una carta enviada al secretario general de las Naciones Unidas, António Guterres, que el acuerdo de paz firmado en 2016 con la antigua guerrilla de las FARC no prevé en su contenido la convocatoria
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has sold off his stake in Revolt, the media company the rapper and entrepreneur founded over a decade ago. Shares in Revolt held by Combs, who served as the company’s chair, have been fully redeemed and retired, the Los Angeles-based company said Tuesday a statement on its website.
Continue Reading By Devan Cole, Hannah Rabinowitz and Annie Grayer, CNN Washington (CNN) — Attorney General Merrick Garland appeared defiant Tuesday as he spent hours fielding questions from lawmakers on a range of topics, occasionally sparring with Republican House members seeking to use his testimony to attack the Justice Department. Over the course of a roughly five-hour-long
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Una interrupción a nivel nacional de AT&T volvió a dejar a los clientes de Estados Unidos en la oscuridad este martes. En un comunicado enviado a CNN, la compañía dijo que un problema impide que muchos clientes de AT&T completen llamadas entre proveedores. Las llamadas entre clientes de AT&T aún
Continue ReadingBy GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge has permanently blocked some efforts in North Carolina to restrict how abortion pills can be dispensed. The judge has said they are preempted by the authority of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. But Judge Catherine Eagles allowed other laws to remain
Continue ReadingBy ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled a halt to asylum processing at the U.S. border with Mexico when illegal entries reach a threshold that he deems excessive. The measure takes effect immediately because the new policy is triggered when arrests for illegal entry reach 2,500. About
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