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Month: July 2024

Biden says delegates can vote their conscience — and he’s right. But mass defections remain unlikely

Associated Press Washington (AP) — President Joe Biden say his pledged delegates could vote their conscience, and party rules confirm that. But historical precedent and the delegate selection process make it likely that the vast majority will stick with him anyway. At least 3,896 delegates are pledged to Biden. But that “pledge” isn’t an ironclad

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This 2020 photo shows Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas at the White House in Washington

Jack Smith says Clarence Thomas’ attack on his appointment should not factor into classified documents case

By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Special counsel Jack Smith told the judge in the classified documents case in Florida that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ criticism of his appointment should have no bearing on the criminal case against former President Donald Trump. In a brief filing Friday, Smith said that Thomas’ writing in the

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Arrestan en México al presunto homicida de Paola Bañuelos, joven que solicitó un auto por una aplicación de viajes y fue encontrada muerta

Marlon Sorto (CNN Español) —  La Fiscalía General de Baja California informó este jueves que fue arrestado el presunto responsable de la muerte de Paola Andrea Bañuelos, una joven de 23 años que este domingo solicitó un auto por medio de una aplicación móvil en Mexicali y fue encontrada muerta días después. Las autoridades afirmaron

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Small wildfire leads to precautionary evacuation of climate change research facility in Colorado

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A small wildfire was burning on a trail near a Colorado facility where scientists research climate change, including worsening wildfires. The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder closed its office Friday as a precaution. The fire started late Friday morning in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains west of the

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Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa says players deserve apology, not sanctions after Copa America fight

AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa thinks his players deserve an apology, not sanctions, for entering the stands at Bank of America Stadium and participating in a fight with Colombia fans following his team’s 1-0 Copa America semifinal loss. An angry Bielsa criticized tournament organizers for not doing enough to

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Petro declara día festivo el lunes posterior a la final de la Copa América entre Colombia y Argentina

Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, declaró este viernes que el lunes 15 de julio será día festivo o “día cívico” para celebrar la final de la Copa América, donde el seleccionado de su país se enfrentará el domingo anterior con Argentina. En declaraciones ante la prensa desde Nueva York

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Chicago exhibition center modifying windows to prevent bird strikes after massive kill last year

CHICAGO (AP) — An exhibition center on Chicago’ lakefront is modifying its windows to prevent bird strikes after hundreds of birds crashed into the building in one night last fall. Nearly 1,000 migrating songbirds died after colliding with the McCormick Place Lakeside Center’s windows in October. Birds don’t see clear or reflective glass and don’t

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