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“The Book of Boba Fett” se sumerge en las cálidas arenas de la nostalgia de “Star Wars”
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo Nota del editor: Lo siguiente contiene spoilers sobre el estreno de “El libro de Boba Fett”. (CNN) — A diferencia de Las Vegas, lo que sucede en el Sarlacc Pit no se queda en el Sarlacc Pit, lo cual es una buena noticia para los seguidores de Disney+ y “Star Wars”. Entra en
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Nevada casinos go record 9 months with $1B in house winnings
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada casinos set a record in November, reporting a ninth straight month of $1 billion or more in house winnings. A Nevada Gaming Control Board report on Wednesday showed the nation’s tourist-dependent gambling mecca has returned to pre-pandemic levels. The nine-month streak beat the previous record
Continue Reading DNA evidence links man to 1995 rape, murder of 14-year-old Nacole Smith
By KARYN GREER, JOSH MORGAN Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — The family of Nacole Smith says they now know who killed their daughter more than 26 years ago. Acqunellia Smith, Nacole’s mother, reached out to CBS46 anchor Karyn Greer Wednesday telling her a suspect has been named in her daughter’s
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DA: Death of Kansas teen in custody not necessarily criminal
By JOHN HANNA Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas prosecutor says an autopsy’s finding that the death of a Black teen in custody at a juvenile center was a homicide doesn’t necessarily mean the center’s employees committed any crimes. Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett will decide whether to file charges over the
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DA: Death of Kansas teen in custody not necessarily criminal
By JOHN HANNA Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas prosecutor says an autopsy’s finding that the death of a Black teen in custody at a juvenile center was a homicide doesn’t necessarily mean the center’s employees committed any crimes. Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett will decide whether to file charges over the
Continue Reading Woman reportedly waiting in line threatened to shoot people at Bristol, CT, testing site
By Andrew Masse Click here for updates on this story BRISTOL, Connecticut (WFSB) — Police are searching for a woman, accused of making violent threat towards other people at a local COVID-19 testing site. This all unfolded around 1:25 Tuesday afternoon at the testing located on North Main Street in Bristol. Bristol Police said that
Continue Reading NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams to take oath in Times Square
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York police captain Eric Adams will take his oath of office in Times Square in the wee hours of New Year’s Day, becoming the second Black mayor of the nation’s most populous city. The mayor-elect announced Wednesday he’ll hold his swearing-in ceremony shortly
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Federal judge denies Oklahoma governor’s request to stop military vaccine mandate
By Oren Liebermann, CNN Oklahoma National Guard members must get vaccinated against Covid-19, a federal judge has ruled, denying a request from the state’s Republican governor and others to halt the military’s vaccine mandate. The ruling Tuesday comes as GOP governors from six other states have also challenged the requirement. Judge Stephen Friot from the
Continue Reading COVID deaths in Kansas top 7,000; county mulls new mask rule
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is now reporting more than 7,000 deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic began. Gov. Laura Kelly ordered flags flown at half-staff until sundown Friday. Meanwhile, health officials in Douglas County are talking again about the possibility of imposing a local mask mandate after one for children expired only last week.
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5 things to know for Dec. 30: Maxwell trial, Russia, Pandemic, Korean War, Jordan
By AJ Willingham, CNN This is it, the last 5 Things of 2021! We’re taking a little hiatus tomorrow, so have a safe and reinvigorating New Year. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered
Continue Reading Federal government approves California’s Medicaid overhaul
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. government has approved California’s overhaul of the nation’s largest insurance program for low-income and disabled residents. The decision among other things allows Medicaid money to be spent on housing-related services as the most populous state struggles with homelessness and a lack of affordable housing.
Continue Reading Federal government approves California’s Medicaid overhaul
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. government has approved California’s overhaul of the nation’s largest insurance program for low-income and disabled residents. The decision among other things allows Medicaid money to be spent on housing-related services as the most populous state struggles with homelessness and a lack of affordable housing.
Continue Reading Stocks meander higher, scoring record highs for S&P 500, Dow
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Wall Street ended another wobbly day mostly higher Wednesday, enough for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average to notch record highs. The benchmark index edged up 0.1%, the Dow rose 0.2% and the Nasdaq slipped 0.1%. Retailers and companies reliant on consumer spending were among the better
Continue Reading Parson picks new revenue, children’s services leaders
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has picked new leaders for the Revenue and Social Services departments. Parson on Wednesday named Republican state Rep. Wayne Wallingford director of the Department of Revenue. The two served together in the state Senate. Wallingford’s appointment is subject to state Senate confirmation. Parson on Wednesday also
Continue Reading Ghislaine Maxwell convicted in Epstein sex abuse case
By TOM HAYS and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted of helping lure teenage girls to be sexually abused by the late Jeffrey Epstein. The verdict announced Wednesday capped a monthlong trial featuring accounts of the sexual exploitation of girls as young as 14. Jurors
Continue Reading Stocks meander higher, scoring record highs for S&P 500, Dow
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Wall Street ended another wobbly day mostly higher Wednesday, enough for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average to notch record highs. The benchmark index edged up 0.1%, the Dow rose 0.2% and the Nasdaq slipped 0.1%. Retailers and companies reliant on consumer spending were among the better
Continue Reading Jurado declara a Ghislaine Maxwell culpable de tráfico sexual de menores para Jeffrey Epstein
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Un jurado encontró a Ghislaine Maxwell culpable de cinco de los seis cargos relacionados con su papel en el abuso sexual de mujeres menores de edad por parte de Jeffrey Epstein entre 1994 y 2004. Maxwell, de 60 años, se había declarado inocente de seis cargos federales: tráfico sexual de un menor,
Continue Reading Nearly 100 rounds fired in shooting outside NE Portland bar
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — The Portland Police Bureau is investigating a shooting that occurred outside a bar in the Hazelwood neighborhood late Tuesday night. At about 11:42 p.m., officers were called out to a shooting near Clamity Jae’s, located on Northeast Halsey Street. Police said
Continue Reading Man arrested in death of Illinois deputy, carjacking
MILL SHOALS, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say a person is in custody in connection with the shooting death of an eastern Illinois deputy and a carjacking in Missouri. Indiana State Police spokesman Sgt. Todd Ringle said the person was arrested Wednesday afternoon in a home near Carlyle, Illinois, a Clinton County town about 45 miles
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