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Continue ReadingMonth: September 2021
California recall price tag ‘could be’ more than $300M, secretary of state says, as experts call for reform
By Stephanie Sierra Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — California’s 2021 recall election is on track to be one of the most expensive to date — and the state has already spent close to $300 million of taxpayer money. Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber told ABC News parts of
Continue ReadingBiden calls Newsom recall results ‘a resounding win’ for ‘strong vaccine requirements’
By Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday called the results of California’s recall vote “a resounding win” for Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s approach to the Covid-19 pandemic, specifically citing the state’s strong vaccine requirements. Newsom faced a partisan recall effort that had grown out of frustration over his response to the pandemic and
Continue ReadingAward longlists announced for translation, children’s books
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The 10 nominees on the longlist for the National Book Award for young people’s literature were announced Wednesday. They include retellings of the myths of Paul Bunyan and of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen.” There’s also a look back at the Black Panther Party.
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New ‘Celebrate Oregon!’ license plate celebrates Cultural Trust’s 20th anniversary
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new license plate design that celebrates Oregon and the diversity of its culture will debut Oct. 1 in recognition of the Oregon Cultural Trust’s 20th anniversary. The artwork is called Celebrate Oregon!
Continue ReadingFriction among Taliban pragmatists, hard-liners intensifies
By KATHY GANNON Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The friction between pragmatists and ideologues in the Taliban leadership has intensified since the group formed a hard-line Cabinet last week that is more in line with their harsh rule in the 1990s than their recent promises of inclusiveness. That’s according to two Afghans familiar with
Continue ReadingSequoia National Park’s giant trees at risk as fires grow
By NOAH BERGER and JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Fire crews moved to ramp up the battle Wednesday against two expanding forest fires threatening Sequoia National Park’s giant sequoia trees and infrastructure. The lightning-sparked Colony and Paradise fires covered about 11 square miles Wednesday. A fire spokesperson says the Colony
Continue ReadingFirst, she was a survivor: #MeToo’s Burke tells her story
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer Tarana Burke’s name became synonymous with the #MeToo movement four years ago, when allegations against Harvey Weinstein launched the social reckoning against sexual misconduct. But she had come up with that phrase many years earlier in her work with survivors of sexual violence. Now, as #MeToo approaches its fourth
Continue ReadingSnake-on-snake crime leaves woman spooked by slithery serpent
By Ryan Bisesi Click here for updates on this story CARY, North Carolina (WRAL) — A cannibalistic snake went for an afternoon snack on Monday, much to the shock of a Cary woman standing outside her front door. A picture the woman posted online shows a snake eating another snake along a neighborhood sidewalk. The
Continue ReadingFayetteville fire department employee charged in 17-month-old son’s hot car death
By Bryan Mims Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina (WRAL) — A Fayetteville father was charged Tuesday with involuntary manslaughter of his 17-month-old son, who was left inside a hot car earlier this month. Wayne Nesbitt, 36, was being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center under a $100,000 unsecured bond.
Continue ReadingHaaland scores as Dortmund beats Beşiktaş 2-1 away in opener
ISTANBUL (AP) — Erling Haaland has scored again to help Borussia Dortmund to a 2-1 win at Turkish champion Beşiktaş in their Champions League opening game. The 18-year-old Jude Bellingham was outstanding game as he scored the opener and set up Haaland for the Norwegian’s ninth goal in six games across all competitions this season.
Continue ReadingHow to practice religion could be a big question for some space tourists
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business For centuries, a setting sun has signaled the end of fasting rituals on holidays such as Ramadan and Yom Kippur, a cue to tuck into a delicious meal after a full day of deprivation. But what if the sun’s clockwork were to suddenly change, as it does for astronauts riding
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Use restrictions to be reduced on C.O. public lands; campfires allowed in designated campgrounds
Due to increased moisture and cooling temperatures, fire officials on the Deschutes and Ochoco national forests, Crooked River National Grassland and Prineville District BLM said Wednesday they will downgrade public use restrictions to allow campfires in designated campgrounds and lower the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to a Level 2.
Continue ReadingSheriff Tiraspol beats Shakhtar on Champions League debut
TIRASPOL, Moldova (AP) — Sheriff Tiraspol has had a Champions League group stage debut to remember as the team from a breakaway region of Moldova beat Shakhtar Donetsk 2-0. Two goals on quick counterattacks off crosses from full-back Cristiano propelled Sheriff to victory. Real Madrid visits Inter Milan in the other Group D game later.
Continue ReadingBiden announces global goal to reduce planet-warming methane emissions
By Ella Nilsen and Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden announced the United States and European Union have launched a global pledge to reduce emissions of methane — a potent greenhouse gas — by nearly 30% by the end of the decade. Biden made the announcement Friday morning during the Major Economies Forum, a virtual,
Continue ReadingUN withdraws Gabon peacekeepers in Central African Republic
By YVES-LAURENT GOMA Associated Press LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AP) — Gabon’s government says the United Nations is withdrawing 450 Gabonese peacekeepers from its mission in Central African Republic following allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse. Gabon’s defense ministry said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the allegations. It said if any allegations are proven, perpetrators
Continue ReadingWeekend blast: Gas now shut off to Georgia apartment complex
DUNWOODY, Ga. (AP) — Gas has been temporarily turned off at an apartment complex in Georgia where a building exploded last weekend and partially collapsed, sending four people to a hospital. Atlanta Gas Light said inspectors have identified appliance and fuel line issues within the buildings. Officials said they have been directed by the Dunwoody
Continue ReadingLawyer asks judge to toss new charge in Daunte Wright case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Attorneys are asking a judge to dismiss a new manslaughter charge against the former suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright. Former Brooklyn Center Officer Kim Potter says she mistakenly drew her gun instead of her stun gun as Wright was trying to drive away from officers. Prosecutors charged
Continue Reading‘I am failing these children,’ says head of Texas foster care system
By Ted Oberg and Sarah Rafique Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KTRK) — During the start of a hearing into the state’s troubled foster care system, U.S. District Judge Janis Jack admonished the state for blaming children for turning down placements and the courts for heightened monitoring of facilities as reasons for
Continue ReadingPolice: Gas station shooting may have been sparked by car door hitting another
By Steve Campion and Jessica Willey Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KTRK) — A man was shot and killed Tuesday at a north Houston gas station, where police say he may have caused some damage to the suspect’s car door. Houston police said they received a call of the shooting at about
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