By Faith Karimi, CNN A piece of New Orleans’ jazz history is now a pile of rubble. When Hurricane Ida hit the city Sunday, the storm knocked out power, flattened homes and turned streets into rivers. It also destroyed an old brick building downtown on South Rampart Street, just a few blocks from the French
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Children’s Hospital has confirmed its first patient death from COVID-19. The Seattle Times reports the announcement Tuesday comes as hospital leaders throughout the state warn of growing numbers of infections in children. Dr. John McGuire, chief of Seattle Children’s division of pediatrics critical care medicine, said in a statement that the
Continue ReadingLAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — A U.S. Marine who was among 13 killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan was honored Tuesday evening in her hometown. Officials in Lawrence, Massachusetts, held a vigil with Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo’s family at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The 25-year-old died in the Aug. 26 bombing at the airport in Kabul,
Continue ReadingBy PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead single against his former team as part of a six-run sixth inning, Rafael Marchán, Andrew McCutchen and Brad Miller hit two-run homers, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the Washington Nationals 12-6 for their fifth straight win. The Phillies, who have scored
Continue ReadingCALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Marie-Philip Poulin scored in overtime and Canada beat the five-time defending champion United States 3-2 for its first gold medal at the women’s hockey world championship since 2012. Poulin, the Canadian captain, skated down the left side, took a pass from Brianne Jenner and sent it off the crossbar and post
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN) — Los legisladores de Texas dieron la aprobación final este martes a un proyecto de ley que impondría nuevas restricciones a la votación y lo enviaron al escritorio del gobernador republicano Greg Abbott, quien dijo en un comunicado que lo convertirá en ley. La firma de Abbott agregaría a Texas —donde
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN Español) — A un día del cierre del plazo de inscripción de candidaturas en Venezuela ante el Consejo Nacional Electoral previsto para este miércoles 1 de septiembre, la oposición mayoritaria, reunida bajo la llamada Plataforma Unitaria, oficializó este martes su participación en las elecciones regionales y municipales previstas para el 21
Continue ReadingBy MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Randy Arozarena, rookie Wander Franco and the Tampa Bay Rays won their ninth straight game, breaking away from Boston soon after Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts was pulled because of a positive COVID-19 test. Bogaerts hit an RBI single in the first inning, but the
Continue ReadingMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kayla McBride scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Napheesa Collier added 21 points and 14 boards, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty 72-66. Minnesota (16-9) has won three straight games and nine of its last 11. The Lynx pulled within a half-game of Seattle for the No. 3
Continue ReadingBy ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL Players Association has launched an investigation following Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer’s admission that vaccination status factored into the team’s roster decisions.NFLPA spokesman George Atallah confirmed the union’s action in an email to The Associated Press on Tuesday night, hours after Meyer told reporters: “Everyone was
Continue ReadingCNN, KGO By Maeve Reston, CNN Larry Elder, the leading GOP candidate vying to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom, said he doesn’t think it’s necessary for young people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or for children to wear masks at school, and he vowed to repeal any mask or vaccine mandates for California’s state workers
Continue ReadingBy Maeve Reston, CNN Larry Elder, the leading GOP candidate vying to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom, said he doesn’t think it’s necessary for young people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or for children to wear masks at school, and he vowed to repeal any mask or vaccine mandates for California’s state workers if he
Continue ReadingBy Sandra Gonzalez, CNN KISS is postponing four tour dates after Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley tested positive for coronavirus, according to a statement from the band. Stanley’s illness was disclosed earlier this week and Simmons’ was disclosed on Wednesday. Simmons is said to be experiencing “mild symptoms,” according to a statement from the band.
Continue ReadingBy LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Matt Chapman hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the third inning and homered again in the ninth, helping the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3. Oakland has won three straight after losing six in a row. The Tigers have lost straight, scoring a total of
Continue ReadingBy Paula Reid and Tierney Sneed, CNN The Justice Department on Tuesday unveiled a grand jury indictment against a Florida man for his alleged role in a scheme to defraud the family of Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz out of $25 million. Stephen Alford, 62, of Fort Walton Beach, faces charges including wire fraud, according
Continue ReadingBy IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Keegan Akin allowed one run through five innings and won consecutive starts for the first time, Ramón Urías hit a go-ahead double in the sixth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2. Akin allowed two hits, walked three, and struck out five. The
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Continue ReadingBy Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business Jury selection began Tuesday in a San Jose federal courtroom for the long-awaited trial of Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO and founder of Theranos. The day kicked off what is likely to be a months-long affair under intense media scrutiny. Central to questioning of potential jurors was the concern
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Cuando los talibanes recuperaron Afganistán, decenas de miles de civiles decidieron huir de sus hogares. Traductores, contratistas militares, funcionarios públicos, periodistas, activistas de derechos humanos, empleados de ONG extranjeras y muchos otros se encontraron repentinamente en peligro. Muchos tenían vínculos directos con Estados Unidos y sus aliados y temían que
Continue ReadingCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After a shellacking in a game televised on ESPN revealed an Ohio prep football team wasn’t the top-tier talent it purported to be, the legitimacy of the school itself is in question. Gov. Mike DeWine says he’s asked Ohio’s Department of Education to investigate whether Bishop Sycamore complies with minimum standards
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