By DAVID BILLER and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Brazilian bishop has resigned less than a week after a video came to light that featured someone, purported to be him, masturbating. Pope Francis accepted Dom Tomé Ferreira da Silva’s resignation, according to statements from the Vatican, the National Conference of
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — What do you need to know about the R. Kelly sex trafficking trial? As the New York federal trial unfolds over the next month or so, expect to hear from multiple accusers who say the R&B superstar physically, sexually and psychologically dominated them. They say he was
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN “Clerks” is back. The third installment of the 1994 cult classic from Kevin Smith, takes audiences back to the New Jersey convenience store where it all started. Dante (Brian O’Halloran) and his best friend Randal (Jeff Anderson) haven’t changed much. Dante’s wife, Becky (Rosario Dawson) and Elias (Trevor Fehrman) also star.
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, CNN Business Tesla’s Autopilot feature could soon face its second federal probe of the month. The automaker’s driver-assist and traffic-aware cruise control features are already under investigation by federal safety regulators for their role in a series of crashes. On Wednesday Senators Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Edward Markey of Massachusetts asked
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney Nota del editor: Jorge Dávila Miguel es licenciado en Periodismo desde 1973 y ha mantenido una carrera continuada en su profesión hasta la fecha. Tiene posgrados en Ciencias de la Información Social y Medios de Comunicación Sociales, así como estudios superiores posuniversitarios en Relaciones Internacionales, Economía Política e Historia Latinoamericana. Actualmente Dávila Miguel es
Continue ReadingBy BEN FOX Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is proposing changing how asylum claims are handled. The aim is to reduce the backlog of cases from the U.S.-Mexico border that’s left people waiting years to find out whether they’ll be allowed to stay in America. Under the proposal, routine asylum cases no
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN British comic Sean Lock has died after a long battle with cancer, his agent announced on Wednesday. He was 58. “It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock,” read a statement from his agent posted to Instagram. He died at home from cancer, surrounded
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Across the state of Oregon, students are reluctantly beginning to turn their thoughts from bike rides and popsicles to book reports and pencil pouches. With significantly less trepidation, the Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation is looking forward to getting back into schools with their 20/20 Vision School Vision Screening program.
Continue ReadingBALTIMORE (AP) — A group of 11 young men who are allegedly part of a violent Baltimore gang dubbed “39 Babies” have been indicted for crimes including first-degree murder, assault, carjacking and retaliatory shootings. Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh alleges that the indicted individuals were part of a violent gang masquerading as a rap group.
Continue ReadingJERUSALEM (AP) — Egypt’s intelligence chief has visited Israel to discuss a cease-fire deal between Israel and the Hamas militant group following an 11-day war last May. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s office says that Egyptian official Abbas Kamel invited the Israeli leader to visit Egypt in the coming weeks. Egypt has played a key
Continue ReadingBy HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The fall book season will be packed with new works by such high-profile authors as Jonathan Franzen, Sally Rooney and Colson Whitehead. It will also include novels and stories that refer to or center on the coronavirus. The pandemic has now lasted into a second
Continue ReadingBy HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The fall book season will be packed with new works by such high-profile authors as Jonathan Franzen, Sally Rooney and Colson Whitehead. It will also include novels and stories that refer to or center on the coronavirus. The pandemic has now lasted into a second
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The Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking help from the community to name future park, facility and trail projects.
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin Londres (CNN Business) — La rápida caída de Afganistán en manos de los combatientes talibanes dos décadas después de que Estados Unidos invadiera el país ha desencadenado una crisis política y humanitaria. También hace que los expertos en seguridad se pregunten: ¿qué va a pasar con la enorme riqueza mineral sin explotar
Continue ReadingBy LACEY BEASLEY Click here for updates on this story CREOLA, AL (WALA) — A bizarre story unfolding in Creola when a shootout happened Sunday night, involving a woman, her husband, and her lover. Frank and Tracy Reeves live on Skidmore Road in Creola. Neighbors said they keep to themselves and things are normally quiet,
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN BOROWY Click here for updates on this story Flint, MI (WNEM) — Police are searching for a driver after a fatal hit-and-run in the city of Flint. It happened on Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 11:28 p.m. on Ballenger Highway near Sloan Street. The victim, 46-year-old Toriano Donte Norton, was crossing Ballenger Highway on
Continue ReadingCNNEE Nota del editor: David Bittan Obadía es abogado, escritor, analista de temas políticos e internacionales, columnista del diario El Universal de Venezuela, y colaborador en otros medios de comunicación. Como conferencista, participó en el Congreso Judío Mundial y fue presidente de la comunidad judía de Venezuela. Su cuenta de Twitter es @davidbittano. Las opiniones
Continue ReadingBy JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — The NCAA recently dropped its ban on athletes being able to earn money for their fame and celebrity. That has led to some of athletes cashing in on their creative side. Marshall offensive lineman Will Ulmer is playing guitar and singing country music at venues.
Continue ReadingBy JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — The NCAA recently dropped its ban on athletes being able to earn money for their fame and celebrity. That has led to some of athletes cashing in on their creative side. Marshall offensive lineman Will Ulmer is playing guitar and singing country music at venues.
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GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… Low pressure centered over the Pacific NW will pull cold air into the region today. Under mostly clear skies, we will see highs in the low to mid 70’s, with a brisk northerly wind at 10-20 mph, gusting to 25-30 mph. Some smoky haze will permeate some areas. Skies will stay
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