Missouri Democrats hoping to take Governor’s Mansion back in November
Five Missouri Democrats are seeking the party’s nomination for governor in the November general election.
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Florida school board suspends employee who allowed her transgender daughter to play girls volleyball
Associated Press PLANTATION, Fla. (AP) — A Florida school employee who let her transgender daughter play on her high school’s girls volleyball team is being suspended for 10 days after the district’s board found on Tuesday that she violated state law but said firing her would be too severe. The Broward County school board voted
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Missouri governor candidate interview: Crystal Quade
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates for Missouri governor ahead of the primary election Tuesday.
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Biden to open first night of Democratic convention, sources say
By Kayla Tausche and Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — The first night of the Democratic National Convention, now less than three weeks away, is expected to feature a keynote speaker previously slated to close the program: President Joe Biden. Biden is expected to deliver a primetime speech during the opening night of the Chicago convention,
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Missouri governor candidate interview: Mike Hamra
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates for Missouri governor ahead of the August primary.
Continue ReadingUna fuerte actividad solar haría que auroras boreales sean visibles más al sur de lo habitual
Belén Liotti (CNN) — Las auroras boreales podrían adornar los cielos y aparecer más al sur de lo habitual esta semana debido a una tormenta solar que puede afectar a la Tierra, de acuerdo con el Centro de Predicción del Clima Espacial de la Administración Nacional Oceánica y Atmosférica de Estados Unidos (NOAA, por sus
Continue ReadingTesla in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist was using self-driving system, authorities say
AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Authorities in Washington have determined that a Tesla that hit and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle in April was operating on the company’s “Full Self Driving” system at the time of the crash. Investigators from the Washington State Patrol made the discovery after downloading information from the event-data recorder
Continue ReadingHezbollah military commander claimed killed by Israel was blamed by the US for 1983 Marine bombing
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The Hezbollah commander the Israeli military says it killed in an airstrike was blamed by Israel for a deadly weekend rocket attack and was accused by the U.S. of orchestrating a deadly 1983 bombing aimed at U.S. Marines in Beirut. Hezbollah did not confirm that Fouad Shukur was the target
Continue ReadingIsraeli strike targeting a top Hezbollah military leader takes region to the brink of all-out war
Analysis by Tamara Qiblawi, CNN (CNN) — Israel says it has killed Hezbollah’s most senior military official, Fu’ad Shukr, in a drone strike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, a populous neighborhood that is also the Iran-backed group’s stronghold. If true, Shukr would be the most high-ranking Hezbollah official to have been assassinated since 2016
Continue ReadingGeorgia’s largest school district won’t teach Black studies course without state approval
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s largest school district announced Tuesday that it won’t teach a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies, saying the state Department of Education’s refusal to approve the course means its students would be cheated out of credit for the difficulty of the work. The decision by the 183,000-student
Continue ReadingSan Francisco police and street cleaners take aggressive approach to clearing homeless encampments
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Police in San Francisco will start clearing out homeless residents who have refused to move from public areas under new policies. San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s office says Tuesday that city workers will continue offering housing and services to homeless people but they cannot sleep in public spaces. The
Continue ReadingHarris se acerca al anuncio de su elección para la vicepresidencia mientras su equipo evalúa a los aspirantes principales
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Kamala Harris se encuentra en pleno proceso de elección de su compañero de fórmula para la vicepresidencia, y su campaña prevé un anuncio en los próximos días al que seguiría inmediatamente una gira conjunta por una serie de estados disputados. Harris, lanzada abruptamente al papel de candidata presidencial hace menos de 10
Continue ReadingAlabama senator introduces legislation to create alerts for shark attacks in honor of 15-year-old victim
By Sydney Bishop and Stephanie Gallman, CNN (CNN) — US Sen. Katie Britt wants beachgoers to be made aware of shark attacks in the same way they receive Amber Alerts or severe weather warnings following an Alabama teenager’s June encounter with a shark. The Republican senator from Alabama has introduced legislation that would codify shark
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina governor says Harris ‘has a lot of great options’ for running mate
SUPPLY, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says he’s excited Democrats “have a lot of great options” for Vice President Kamala Harris to choose for her running mate. Cooper made the comments in Brunswick County on Tuesday, the day after he confirmed he wouldn’t be a candidate. Cooper reiterated his Monday message, saying
Continue ReadingSome Ohio residents can now get $25,000 for injuries in $600 million train derailment settlement
Associated Press People who live near East Palestine. Ohio, can now get $25,000 apiece for any injuries they sustained after last year’s disastrous Norfolk Southern freight train derailment on top of whatever money they get for property damage as part of the $600 million class-action settlement. The lawyers who negotiated the deal have increased the
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The science of hydration in high heat
With the heat index looking to surpass 105 degrees each afternoon lasting through Thursday, hydration becomes increasingly more important. The question is, just how much water is the reight amount to remain healthy? All categories of people are at risk once the heat index surpasses 105 degrees leading to a signifigant rise in dehydration and
Continue ReadingNavajo Nation plans to test limit of tribal law preventing transportation of uranium on its land
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Navajo Nation plans to test the limits of a tribal law that banned the transportation of uranium ore on its lands. Tribal President Buu Nygren on Tuesday ordered Navajo police to set up roadblocks on federal highways and turn back any trucks carrying uranium. But before tribal police could
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China’s LGBTQ+ community celebrates rare scenes from Paris Olympics. But the internet is divided
By Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Two men kiss on a Parisian bridge. The camera later jumps to a trio embracing passionately in a room, before the door shuts. These are among the images that France, the organizer of the Paris 2024 Olympics, presented to the world during the opening ceremony last week.
Continue ReadingFlorida county approves deal to build a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have the government backing the team needs to build a long-sought-after ballpark. The Pinellas County Commissioners approved on Tuesday the west-central Florida county’s share of the funding for the 30,000-seat stadium. The deal will guarantee the team stays put for at least 30 years. The county voted
Continue ReadingDodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline
AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, San Diego added All-Star closer Tanner Scott, and Arizona, Baltimore and Pittsburgh made significant deals for the stretch run ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. Many top stars mentioned as trade targets stayed with their teams, including Toronto slugger Vladimir Guerrero
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