By PETER SMITH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — U.S. Catholic bishops have overwhelmingly approved a document on Communion that stops short of calling for withholding the sacrament from politicians who support abortion rights, such as President Joe Biden. The measure does offer plenty of tacit justification for individual bishops to consider withholding Communion in such
Continue ReadingCNN By Niamh Kennedy and Rob Picheta, CNN Ireland will impose a midnight curfew on bars, restaurants and nightclubs from Thursday, its prime minister Micheál Martin has announced, as the country tackles a fresh wave of Covid-19 cases. Martin said the country’s rise in infections is “a cause of deep concern” as he unveiled a
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The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of 24 Oregon women for the Farm2Food Accelerator program, which kicked off Nov. 3.
Continue ReadingBy HOPE YEN Associated Press Americans may soon get a better glimpse into a future of green-friendly transportation by visiting a U.S. national park. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg signed a pledge Wednesday that aims to test some of the newest and most innovative travel technologies on public lands. The plan
Continue ReadingBy DORIAN COLBERT RosterWatch It’s difficult to believe we’re already at Week 11, but here we are with all the top contenders to score in hand no less. These are my best bets to find the end zone in Week 11.Â
Continue ReadingBy Tom Foreman and Kate Sullivan, CNN The US Conference of Catholic Bishops voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve a document that fell far short of refusing Holy Communion to President Joe Biden or others who support abortion rights, something conservatives in the Church have pushed for in spite of guidance from Pope Francis. The document
Continue ReadingBy Scottie Andrew, CNN More than 1,000 manatees in Florida have died this year, a new report confirmed this week. It’s the highest recorded number of manatee deaths in decades. As of November 12, a recorded 1,003 manatees have died in the state throughout 2021, according to a mortality report from the Florida Fish and
Continue ReadingBy SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Julius Jones’ execution has been halted, four hours before he was scheduled to receive a lethal injection. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Thursday commuted Jones’ death sentence to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Numerous questions have raised doubts about Jones’ guilt. He has
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Hong Kong (CNN) — Hong Kong Disneyland cerró este miércoles y obligó al personal y a los visitantes a someterse a las pruebas de covid-19 después de que un visitante reciente tuviera un resultado positivo al virus. Este martes, el gobierno de Hong Kong emitió un aviso de prueba obligatoria para aquellos que
Continue ReadingBy Betsy Klein, CNN First lady Jill Biden welcomed music star Ciara to the White House Wednesday to discuss the 1, 2 Step process of getting kids vaccinated against Covid-19 as the nation works to Level Up its vaccination rates. The first lady and Ciara will hold a conversation aimed at encouraging children ages 5
Continue ReadingBy JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press Jacob Chansley, the spear-carrying Jan. 6 rioter whose horned fur hat, bare chest and face paint made him one of the more recognizable figures in the assault on the Capitol, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison. Though he isn’t accused of violence, prosecutors say Chansley was the “public
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is not practicing Wednesday in hopes of letting several injuries heal as Cleveland prepares to face the winless Detroit Lions. Mayfield has played most of the season with a torn labrum and fracture in his left, non-throwing shoulder. He suffered a
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer and Clare Foran, CNN The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve a resolution that censures Rep. Paul Gosar and strips him of his two committee assignments, the first time a sitting House member has been censured in more than 10 years. The action led by House Democrats represents a major rebuke
Continue ReadingBy Michael Warren, CNN A simmering war within the Georgia Republican Party is about — what else? — Donald Trump. The former President — still angry over how Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp responded to the 2020 election results in his state — may get his wish for a credible primary challenger to the Republican leader.
Continue ReadingNYON, Switzerland (AP) — Hungary’s punishment for offensive fan misconduct during the European Championship has been reduced by UEFA. The two-game stadium closure in June for the Nations League was halved to one home game without fans game. The UEFA verdict comes despite more incidents of racist abuse and violence by Hungary fans in World
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OnPoint Community Credit Union, announced Wednesday a donation of $226,750 to The Nature Conservancy in Oregon in support of its mission to address climate change.
Continue ReadingBy SALLY HO Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — When U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal returns home to Seattle, the Congressional Progressive Caucus chairwoman always goes for a walk along the Puget Sound. Jayapal’s ritual is calming at a time her career has rapidly ascended into the top tiers of U.S. politics, showcasing the progressive street cred
Continue ReadingBy SALLY HO Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — When U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal returns home to Seattle, the Congressional Progressive Caucus chairwoman always goes for a walk along the Puget Sound. Jayapal’s ritual is calming at a time her career has rapidly ascended into the top tiers of U.S. politics, showcasing the progressive street cred
Continue ReadingBy SALLY HO Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — When U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal returns home to Seattle, the Congressional Progressive Caucus chairwoman always goes for a walk along the Puget Sound. Jayapal’s ritual is calming at a time her career has rapidly ascended into the top tiers of U.S. politics, showcasing the progressive street cred
Continue ReadingBy JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two of the three men convicted in the assassination of Malcolm X are to be cleared after insisting on their innocence since the 1965 killing. Lawyers and the Innocence Project said Wednesday that a new investigation found authorities withheld evidence favorable to the defense in the
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