MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Relatives of political figures held prisoner in Nicaragua since a series of arrests ahead of this month’s presidential election are expressing concern about the declining health of the inmates. The families distributed a statement to reporters Saturday complaining the prisoners were subject to isolation, constant interrogations and insufficient food. Deyanira Parrales
Continue ReadingEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants defensive back and leading tackler Logan Ryan will miss Monday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because of COVID-19. The Giants (3-6) ruled Ryan out on Saturday along with linebacker Lorenzo Carter (ankle/illness), wide receiver Sterling Shepard (quad) and defensive back Nate Ebner (knee). Ryan told
Continue ReadingNORWICH, England (AP) — Norwich manager Dean Smith has made a winning start after Grant Hanley’s 79th-minute header earned the Canaries a 2-1 victory at home to Southampton in the Premier League. The result made it back-to-back triumphs for Norwich, which moved off the bottom of the league table. Teemu Pukki had canceled out Che
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN) — Jordan Turpin tenía 17 años cuando se encontró gateando por una ventana de la casa de su familia, con la esperanza de salvar las vidas de sus 12 hermanos. Durante dos años, había estado planeando su escape después de décadas de indescriptible violencia física y emocional infligida por sus padres en
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN) — A medida que comienza el período de viajes de Acción de Gracias, la Administración de Seguridad en el Transporte (TSA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció que este viernes examinó a más de dos millones de viajeros en los aeropuerto en Estados Unidos, el volumen más alto para un solo
Continue ReadingBy David Williams, CNN Original Gerber Baby Ann Turner Cook, whose famous face has been printed on countless products over generations, is celebrating her 95th birthday. “A very happy birthday to the original Gerber baby, Ann Turner Cook!” the company posted Saturday on its social media pages. Cook has been the face of the company
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Aguirre Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Asheville police believe a dangerous batch of narcotics caused four overdoses in the city within a one-hour span Thursday. ‘That’s a lot for a day,’ APD officer says of 4 overdoses in an hour This year, Asheville has received 392
Continue ReadingNEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle came from behind twice to salvage a 3-3 home draw against Brentford but still fell to last place in the Premier League in new manager Eddie Howe’s first game in charge. Howe had to watch the game at home after testing positive for the coronavirus. His team seemed to be
Continue ReadingBy Camila Orti Click here for updates on this story BEAVERTON, Oregon (KPTV) — Amari King Churchwell was small but mighty. “His aspirations were just huge,” said his father, Kenneth Churchwell. Amari, 8, is described as being larger than life. His parents, Kenneth and Dawn Churchwell, told FOX 12 that his smile and positive energy
Continue ReadingBURNLEY, England (AP) — Christian Benteke has scored twice and Crystal Palace has extended its unbeaten streak to seven games in the Premier League in an entertaining 3-3 draw at Burnley. Burnley’s Maxwel Cornet blasted a volley into the roof of the net to tie the game for good shortly after the break following a
Continue ReadingTACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Law enforcement officials say an employee at a Spanaway marijuana shop shot two suspected robbers during a holdup earlier Thursday night. The News Tribune reports deputies from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department were called to the cannabis store, where employees reported that four or five men held them at gunpoint while
Continue ReadingTACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Law enforcement officials say an employee at a Spanaway marijuana shop shot two suspected robbers during a holdup earlier Thursday night. The News Tribune reports deputies from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department were called to the cannabis store, where employees reported that four or five men held them at gunpoint while
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s future as Manchester United manager looked to be hanging by a thread after a 4-1 loss at Watford which saw the visitors finish with 10 men. United had lost four of its last six Premier League games before the international break and this heavy defeat only piled more pressure
Continue ReadingBy Spencer Thomas Click here for updates on this story TROUTDALE, Oregon (KPTV) — East County Little League is seeking help from the community after recent vandalism costs them thousands of dollars in damages. “We have a container that holds all of our equipment it’s been broken into, 10-dozen game balls were stolen earlier in
Continue ReadingBy AMY FORLITI Associated Press An attorney for Kyle Rittenhouse said after his client’s acquittal that he was determined to steer away from the most polarizing parts of the case. Mark Richards says he told Rittenhouse the first time he met him that if he wanted a crusader, then Richards wasn’t his man. That was
Continue ReadingBy JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Xavi Hernández has enjoyed a win on his return to Camp Nou as Barcelona’s new coach. Memphis Depay scored in a 1-0 victory against Espanyol. The crowd of 74,000 chanted “Xavi! Xavi!” in the sixth minute in honor of the number Xavi wore for 17 seasons
Continue ReadingBy Kendall Keys, James Paxson Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — Mid-Michigan pastor Ezra Tillman Jr. joined pastors in Brunswick, Georgia to protest outside the courthouse where three men are being tried in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. “It was not to overshadow that there’s still a family that’s
Continue ReadingBy JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island dropped “Providence Plantations” from its name a year ago, but not from its buildings. Providence Plantations is written in the script in marble near the State House dome and on bronze plaques in the entryway. The state seal with the full former name is
Continue ReadingBy Sana Noor Haq, CNN British aero engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce says it has developed the “world’s fastest all-electric aircraft,” according to a statement from the company. The aircraft — dubbed the “Spirit of Innovation” — attained a maximum speed of 387.4 mph (623km/h) in flight, which Rolls-Royce said it believed makes it “the world’s fastest
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Sporadic protests broke out around the country Friday after a jury in Kenosha, Wisconsin, found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty in the shooting deaths of two people during protests there last year.
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