By Chandelis Duster, CNN (CNN) — Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump boasted about their record of support for historically Black colleges and universities at CNN’s presidential debate last week. During the debate, Trump said he “got (HBCUs) all funded.” CNN determined that this claim was exaggerated. Biden also touted his investments for HBCUs,
Continue Reading By Zachary Cohen and Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — GOP Rep. Victoria Spartz was charged on Friday with a weapons violation at Washington Dulles International Airport, a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Airports Authority told CNN. Spartz, a Republican from Indiana, was charged with violating a section of Virginia law that prohibits carrying any gun, explosive
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — With its immunity ruling on Monday, the Supreme Court granted former President Donald Trump’s wish of all but guaranteeing that his criminal trial for trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election will not go to trial before the 2024 election in November. It also granted presidents in
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In the past 48 hours we have watched tropical Storm Beryl transition into a category four hurricane with winds sustained up to 150 mph. Beryl is setting records as the strongest early season hurricane seen. This hurricane is currently moving to the west at 21 mph and will remain a category four hurricane for at
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By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Portugal advanced to the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 after beating Slovenia in a penalty shootout on Monday in a game where Cristiano Ronaldo was reduced to tears after missing a spot-kick in extra-time. Ronaldo had his penalty superbly saved by Jan Oblak after a frustrating evening for the striker.
Continue ReadingBOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian police have arrested one of the founders of Tren de Aragua, a transnational gang that was founded in a Venezuelan prison and is now involved in multiple criminal enterprises throughout Latin America. Larry Álvarez was arrested near the town of Circasia in central Colombia, according to a statement released Monday
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta City Council has approved the payment of a settlement of $2 million to two college students who were shocked with Tasers and pulled from a car while they were stuck in downtown traffic caused by protests over George Floyd’s killing. The young lady and young man were students
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN Español) — El exintendente del departamento de Canelones, Yamandú Orsi (57 años), y el exsecretario de Presidencia, Álvaro Delgado (55 años), ganaron sus respectivas elecciones internas este domingo en Uruguay y serán los candidatos de sus partidos a la Presidencia en las elecciones de octubre, según datos oficiales de la Corte Electoral.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BOSTON (AP) — Subway riders in Boston are playing their own game of “Where’s Waldo?” But instead of searching for a cartoon character with a red and white striped top, they’re on the lookout for subway trains with googly eyes decals. The head of transit service said the whimsical decals are attached to
Continue ReadingBy Dennis Valera Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore family is getting more than $170,000 from the city as part of a settlement stemming from an alleged 2019 assault at a school. Standing outside of Baltimore City Public Schools’ administrative office on North Avenue Monday, the family’s lawyer said
Continue ReadingBy Randi Rousseau Click here for updates on this story SLIDELL, Louisiana (WDSU) — Grayson Manning is a fighter. The 12-year-old was hit by a truck on Father’s Day, causing serious injuries. He has since undergone at least seven surgeries to reduce swelling on the brain and repair facial and skull injuries. His mother said
Continue ReadingAP Health Writer A new study shows the infant death rate in Texas went up in the wake of the state’s abortion ban. The analysis published Monday out of Johns Hopkins University is the latest research to find higher infant mortality rates in states with abortion restrictions. The researchers looked at how many infants died
Continue ReadingST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — St. Louis City has fired coach Bradley Carnell amid a disappointing second season for the MLS team. The team announced the move two days after blowing a two-goal lead in a loss to Vancouver. St. Louis is 12th in the 14-team Western Conference a year after becoming the first expansion
Continue ReadingAP Hockey Writer The NHL has reinstated executives Stan Bowman and Al MacIsaac and coach Joel Quenneville. They are able to seek employment around the league effective immediately. Bowman, MacIsaac and Quenneville were banned from the league in October 2021 for their roles in the Chicago Blackhawks’ mishandling of a video coach sexually assaulting a
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Edit: JEFFTRAN’s additional pause in service was added to this story. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State, city and county offices will be closed Thursday in observance of the holiday and additional closures will occur on Friday for some offices. Gov. Mike Parson issued an executive order on Monday to close state offices for Friday, July 5.
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Al menos treinta pasajeros resultaron heridos después de que un vuelo de Madrid a Uruguay sufriera “fuertes turbulencias” y tuviera que realizar un aterrizaje de emergencia en Brasil, informó el lunes la aerolínea española Air Europa. “Nuestro vuelo UX045 con destino Montevideo fue desviado al aeropuerto de Natal (Brasil)
Continue ReadingBy Veronica Haynes Click here for updates on this story CAPE COD (WCVB) — Only a handful of the approximately 125 dolphins stranded at low tide on Cape Cod on Friday remained in shallow waters Sunday, with all the others successfully returning to deeper water, according to an animal rescue organization. The International Fund for
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — A U.N. human rights working group has called for an immediate release of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan, saying his detention is arbitrary and violates international laws. The Geneva-based United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention made the demand on Monday in an opinion after examining his case.
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The UV index will be high with a sunburn time around 20 minutes on Tuesday. Pollen levels remain low.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The Bolivian government has summoned the Argentine ambassador to address the country’s claims that the attempted military coup that rattled Bolivia last week was a hoax. Bolivia’s official reprimand on Monday of its neighbor adds to the fallout from the purported foiled mutiny last Wednesday that has left
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