By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For the third time this year, Senate Democrats tried to pass sweeping elections legislation that they tout as a powerful counterweight to new voting restrictions in the states. Once again, Republicans blocked them. But amid the stalemate, there are signs that Democrats are making headway in their
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By Jenn Selva, Joe Sutton and Nicole Chavez, CNN The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii is demanding policy changes after a 10-year-old Black girl was arrested at school over a drawing linked to a “run of the mill” dispute among children. In response to the incident, the ACLU sent a letter Monday to the
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By Katie Hunt, CNN Fossils trapped in amber have been among paleontology’s most fascinating finds in recent years — globs of hardened ancient tree resin have captured tantalizing details about spiders, lizards, microscopic animals, insects, birds and even a tiny dinosaur that are often missing from fossils found in rock. However, all these creatures were
Continue Reading By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI found a trash bag of shredded documents, thousands of dollars in cash, latex gloves and a “go-bag” when they searched the home of a Maryland couple accused of trying to sell information about nuclear-powered warships to a foreign country. That’s according to the testimony of
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By Stella Chan, CNN The man accused of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996 pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Wednesday. Paul Flores, 44, faces a first-degree murder charge for allegedly killing Smart in his dorm room in California. Prosecutors say Flores raped or attempted to rape Smart, who was then a freshman
Continue Reading MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican officials say drug cartels are recruiting youths through contacts made on multiplayer online video games. Mexico’s assistant public safety secretary said Wednesday that an apparent cartel recruiter had already bought bus tickets for three boys between the ages of 11 and 14. The boys met the recruiter in the online
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican officials say drug cartels are recruiting youths through contacts made on multiplayer online video games. Mexico’s assistant public safety secretary said Wednesday that an apparent cartel recruiter had already bought bus tickets for three boys between the ages of 11 and 14. The boys met the recruiter in the online
Continue Reading By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The FBI and a family attorney say items believed to belong to Brian Laundrie have been found in a Florida wilderness park as the search continues for clues in the slaying of his girlfriend, Gabby Petito. Attorney Steven Bertolino says Laundrie’s parents took part in
Continue Reading By DÉBORA ÁLVARES and DIANE JEANTET Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — A Brazilian Senate report has recommended pursuing crimes against humanity and other charges against President Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly bungling Brazil’s response to COVID-19. Senator Renan Calheiros presented the proposal on Wednesday to a committee of colleagues that investigated the Brazilian government’s management
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A 26-year-old woman pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder after two people died in Wichita when she crashed a stolen vehicle into their car while fleeing from police. Mia Collins also pleaded guilty Wednesday to three counts of aggravated battery and one count of attempting to elude an officer.
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urielblanco (CNN Español) — ¡Llegó lo mejor del turismo y del viaje en América Latina! Los World Travel Awards (WTA) dieron a conocer este miércoles los mejores destinos turísticos de 2021 en la región. El “turismo volcánico” empieza a crecer en La Palma tras erupción del Cumbre Vieja Estos premios se conmemoran cada año desde
Continue Reading DALLAS (AP) — A man suspected of causing an apartment explosion in Dallas that injured seven people, including four firefighters, is facing several felony charges. Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesman Jason Evans says investigators believe Phillip Dankins shot into an apartment and hit a gas line connected to a stove. Firefighters were investigating a report of a
Continue Reading By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer Georgia and Alabama could be heading for another showdown in the Southeastern Conference championship game. Halfway through the season the Bulldogs are ranked first in the Top 25 and the Crimson Tide fourth. Eight of the past nine SEC title games have featured either Alabama or Georgia or both.
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By Theresa Waldrop and Rosa Flores, CNN One of the 21 people on a plane that crashed in Houston on Tuesday was looking forward to “the trip of a lifetime,” the passenger told CNN affiliate KHOU. But the plane, carrying Houston Astros fans to their team’s game against the Red Sox in Boston, never gained
Continue Reading LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — The owner of a Louisiana livestock business has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $76,000 in federal coronavirus farm aid. Federal court documents show that 37-year-old Burnell Gabriel Zachary of Arnaudville agreed Tuesday to repay the money as part of a plea deal. He pleaded guilty to one count of theft
Continue Reading LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — The owner of a Louisiana livestock business has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $76,000 in federal coronavirus farm aid. Federal court documents show that 37-year-old Burnell Gabriel Zachary of Arnaudville agreed Tuesday to repay the money as part of a plea deal. He pleaded guilty to one count of theft
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By David Williams, CNN Indianapolis Police Officer Jeff Stagg wasn’t expecting any fanfare when he would stop to pick up trash and clear away the weeds around a roadside memorial for Shelby Smith — he just didn’t want the young woman, who was killed 22 years ago by a drunk driver, to be forgotten. On
Continue Reading By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Republican state Rep. Tom Hannegan has died. Hannegan’s campaign treasurer, Scott Mell, confirmed the St. Charles lawmaker died Wednesday of a stroke at age 51. Voters elected Hannegan to the state House in 2016. He was one of few openly gay Missouri lawmakers. Hannegan advocated
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By Oren Liebermann, CNN A fire that destroyed a US warship last year was “clearly preventable” and was the result of a series of systematic failures, according to a Navy investigation. The cascade of errors and breakdowns involved 36 Navy personnel, the investigation found, including the commander of USS Bonhomme Richard and five admirals, who
Continue Reading By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For the third time this year, Senate Democrats are forcing a test vote on sweeping elections legislation that they tout as a powerful counterweight to new voting restrictions in the states. Once again, Republicans are certain to block it.. But amid the stalemate, there are signs that
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