Sol Amaya (CNN) — Los talibanes han solicitado representación en la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas de esta semana, una medida que se espera que inicie una batalla diplomática con el enviado afgano preexistente. Afganistán está actualmente representado en la ONU por Ghulam Isaczai, designado por el antiguo gobierno democrático del país, que se
Continue ReadingBy Eyewitness News Click here for updates on this story BROOKLYN, NY (WABC) — An NYU student is recovering after being shot by a stray bullet on campus in Brooklyn Tuesday. The incident happened around 3 p.m. as the student was standing outside MetroTech Center, home to NYU’s School of Engineering. In a statement released
Continue ReadingBy Tierney Sneed, CNN Former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit in New York state court Tuesday against his niece Mary Trump, as well as several New York Times journalists, for the disclosure of his tax information that was published in several New York Times articles. Trump’s lawsuit — which is seeking “damages in an
Continue ReadingCNN By Tierney Sneed, CNN Former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit in New York state court Tuesday against his niece Mary Trump, as well as several New York Times journalists, for the disclosure of his tax information that was published in several New York Times articles. Trump’s lawsuit — which is seeking “damages in
Continue ReadingBy Melanie Zanona and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Former President George W. Bush will hold a fundraising event for Wyoming GOP Rep. Liz Cheney, according to a source familiar with the event, putting him in direct opposition with the efforts of former President Donald Trump. The primary race between Cheney and her Trump-endorsed Republican challenger Harriet
Continue ReadingBy ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in August and the pace of price growth eased, the latest sign the housing market is cooling as intense competition leave many would-be buyers on the sidelines. The National Association of Realtors said Wednesday that existing homes sales fell 2% last month
Continue ReadingBy ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in August and the pace of price growth eased, the latest sign the housing market is cooling as intense competition leave many would-be buyers on the sidelines. The National Association of Realtors said Wednesday that existing homes sales fell 2% last month
Continue ReadingBy Priscilla Alvarez and Rosa Flores, CNN The Department of Homeland Security is releasing some Haitians into the United States, despite repeated claims that they would be immediately expelled from the US, as the Biden administration scrambles to address the massive migrant encampment under the Del Rio International Bridge in Texas. While it’s unclear how
Continue ReadingBy DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Reusable packaging is about to become more common at groceries and restaurants worldwide. Loop, which collects and sanitizes reusable containers, said Wednesday it’s expanding after successful trials in France and Japan. Customers can pay a deposit for items like stainless steel canisters of ice cream. They get the deposit
Continue ReadingBy DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Reusable packaging is about to become more common at groceries and restaurants worldwide. Loop, which collects and sanitizes reusable containers, said Wednesday it’s expanding after successful trials in France and Japan. Customers can pay a deposit for items like stainless steel canisters of ice cream. They get the deposit
Continue ReadingCNN By Caitlin Hu and Angela Dewan, CNN In a rare address to the UN General Assembly, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday made a major new climate commitment on behalf of the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases. China will not build any new coal-fired power projects abroad, Xi said in a pre-recorded speech.
Continue ReadingBy George Ramsay, CNN Conor McGregor swapped throwing punches for throwing pitches at Wrigley Field — without much success. The MMA star threw the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the Chicago Cubs’ game on Tuesday, only for his attempt to sail high into the air towards the stands. “I cannot stop laughing at this,” fellow
Continue ReadingBy Jessica D’Onofrio and Leah Hope Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, IL (WLS) — Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she is “disappointed” with the rollout for COVID-19 testing Chicago Public Schools students and staff. But she said she’s confident it will improve. Advertisement Efforts to test all Chicago Public School students and staff
Continue ReadingBy Jaysha Patel Click here for updates on this story LONG BEACH, CA (KABC) — Partial Pictures is an exhibit in Long Beach by 33-year-old artist Gabriella Sanchez. It’s located at the Museum of Latin American Art and showcases 17 pieces including paintings, sculptures and video. “We’ve had so far, I would say approximately 900ish
Continue ReadingBy SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The most significant rift in decades between the United States and France seems on the mend after French President Emmanuel Macron and President Joe Biden got on the phone to smooth things over. In a half-hour call that the White House described as “friendly,” the two leaders
Continue ReadingBy JAY REEVES Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The wrecked boats, docks and processing equipment left by Hurricane Ida has some wondering what the future holds for Louisiana’s seafood industry. The state’s oyster farmers, crabbers, shrimpers and anglers are nothing if not adaptable. They’ve fought off a devastating oil spill, floods, changing markets and
Continue ReadingBy JAY REEVES Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The wrecked boats, docks and processing equipment left by Hurricane Ida has some wondering what the future holds for Louisiana’s seafood industry. The state’s oyster farmers, crabbers, shrimpers and anglers are nothing if not adaptable. They’ve fought off a devastating oil spill, floods, changing markets and
Continue ReadingBy AMY SERRANO Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, NV (KVVU) — Dozens of employers will be looking to fill positions at a job fair on Tuesday. The Las Vegas Diversity Job fair will take place at T-Mobile Arena from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21. Some of the
Continue ReadingBy LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — An Albanian appeals court has sentenced the country’s former chief prosecutor to two years in jail and confiscated his property for hiding money from illegally owned properties. The Tirana Appeals Court that handles top officials’ corruption cases on Wednesday left in power the May verdict of
Continue ReadingBy BIANCA BLUEIAN Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, NV (KVVU) — An event promoting healing and self-awareness is coming to downtown Las Vegas. Happening Saturday, Sept. 25 at the Historic Fifth Street School, the #ARTUOK festival will teach attendees healing mental health skills through the arts, workshops and more. A musical
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