ALPINE, Texas (AP) — A U.S. attorney in Texas says three U.S. Army soldiers have been arrested on human smuggling charges. U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas said in a Thursday news release that Fort Cavazos soldiers Emilio Mendoza Lopez, Angel Palma and Enrique Jauregui were arrested after a vehicle carrying
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LUANDA, Angola (AP) — President Joe Biden’s long-delayed trip to Africa was overshadowed by his controversial pardon of his son Hunter. The visit had many of the hallmarks of a traditional state visit, including a cannon salute, celebratory music and photo opportunities. But outroar over the pardon back in Washington ensured that the
Continue ReadingPor John Towfighi y David Goldman, CNN Brian Thompson, el CEO de UnitedHealthcare, quien recibió un disparo fatal en Midtown Manhattan este miércoles en lo que la policía de Nueva York llamó un “ataque descarado y selectivo”, era un líder de larga data en el mundo empresarial estadounidense, un estudiante modelo y un atleta estrella
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By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden sent a heartfelt letter to ESPN “College GameDay” football analyst Kirk Herbstreit after his adored golden retriever, Ben, died of cancer last month. “I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Ben,” Biden said in the November 22 note. “Ben brought so
Continue ReadingElisabeth Buchwald y Brian Fung Las comunidades de criptomonedas y tecnología finalmente tienen algo de claridad sobre a quién responderán potencialmente durante los próximos cuatro años. En el ámbito de las criptomonedas, el presidente electo de EE.UU. Donald Trump planea designar a Paul Atkins para dirigir la Comisión de Bolsa y Valores (SEC, por sus
Continue ReadingAP Media Writer A basic tenet of journalism — calling someone for comment on a story — was seen as a threat by defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s mother. Penelope Hegseth appeared on Fox News Channel to talk about her son, whose nomination by President-elect Trump to lead the Pentagon is threatened by a series
Continue ReadingAP Medical Writer A study shows blood tests that check for fetal disorders can sometimes hint at cancer in pregnant women. Cancer was diagnosed in half of the study participants whose blood tests suggested cancer. Of the discovered cancers, lymphoma blood cancers were the most common, followed by colon and breast cancers. The U.S. government
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The new Los Angeles police chief says in an interview with The Associated Press that his department is working with consulate offices for Mexico and other Central American countries to draft a plan to protect immigrants ahead of the Trump administration’s plans for mass deportations. Jim McDonnell says his
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CNN By John Miller, Amanda Musa, Rebekah Riess, David Goldman and Brynn Gingras, CNN New York (CNN) — UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in Midtown Manhattan Wednesday morning in a “brazen, targeted attack” as he walked toward the hotel hosting the company’s annual investor conference, New York police said. The gunman remains
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman who was accused in the death of a man who was found dead in the median of Interstate 70 in March has been sentenced to probation. Tyia Alisa Bush pleaded guilty on Monday to second-degree involuntary manslaughter and misdemeanor reckless driving. She was sentenced to five years of probation,
Continue ReadingIn a story published Dec. 4, 2024, about a capital murder trial in the death of a University of Mississippi student, The Associated Press erroneously reported which person flagged down a driver to ask for a ride on the day the student disappeared.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court heard the most high-profile case of its term on Wednesday, weighing Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors. Similar laws have been passed by other conservative-leaning states. Challengers say they deprive kids of treatment they need, while the states defend them as protecting minors from
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and windy with northwest wind gusts up to 35 mph. Lows in the teens with wind chills in the lower single digits. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and cold with highs in the upper 20s. Wind chills in the teens through the day. EXTENDED: A strong cold front moves in tonight and ushers in
Continue ReadingAP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson has no problem with how his team reacted to the illegal hit on quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Pederson says he was “a little surprised” that Houston coach DeMeco Ryans blamed Jacksonville’s sideline for escalating the brawl and seemed puzzled that some former Jaguars
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Republican Austin Theriault has ended a recount, conceding to Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden in Maine. The announcement Wednesday brings to an end a closely watched congressional race a month after Election Day. Theriault decided to end the recount after early results didn’t show a significant change in the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press The FBI is investigating reports about several mysterious nighttime drone flights that have recently occurred across central New Jersey and has asked the public for help. Witnesses have spotted a cluster of what appears to be drones — larger than those typically used by hobbyists — as well as a possible fixed-wing aircraft
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By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Every year, we Spotify users eagerly await Wrapped, the year-end roundup of our most-played artists and songs. And every year, at least in the last five, Spotify unleashes a new Wrapped feature so divisive that it threatens to eclipse the most popular music of the year. For its 2024
Continue ReadingPor Arlette Saenz, Sam Fossum y Vasco Cotovio El presidente Joe Biden sonrió mientras posaba para las fotos con el líder de Angola antes de abandonar el país el miércoles, como colofón de un viaje histórico que se vio ensombrecido por la controversia derivada de la decisión de Biden de indultar a su hijo Hunter
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By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Washington (CNN) — US officials believe Chinese hackers breached at least eight US telecommunications providers in their quest to spy on top US political figures as part of a hacking campaign that has affected dozens of countries worldwide, a White House official said Wednesday. “Right now, we do not believe any
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House official on Wednesday said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access
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