ROME (AP) — An Italian lawyer for Venezuela’s former oil czar says Italy’s highest court has confirmed he can’t be extradited to face corruption charges at home because of his country’s record in violating human rights. He says the Court of Cassation Friday upheld a lower court’s ruling which recognized that Rafael Ramirez enjoys international protection
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story GLENDALE, California (KCAL) — The victim of a violent attack in Glendale earlier this week is out of the hospital, while her suspected attacker is behind bars. After the recent killing of 70-year-old emergency room nurse Sandra Shells earlier this month by a homeless man,
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The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs has announced a rate reversion to its low-interest rates on its home loan products. This reversion is a return to the previous rate and fee structure established prior to October 2021.
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — A Miami Beach police officer is recovering after being injured on the job by another police officer. Miami Beach police said officers were in the area of 22nd Street and Collins Avenue Thursday evening where they found robbery suspect Lajuan White,
Continue ReadingBy Jeremy Herb, Jennifer Hansler and Ellie Kaufman, CNN President Joe Biden said Friday that he will move US troops to NATO allies in Eastern Europe in the “near term,” marking a new phase in the US response to Russia’s escalation on the Ukrainian border, which US officials fear could soon lead to an invasion.
Continue ReadingBy Ryan Nobles, Marshall Cohen, Zachary Cohen and Annie Grayer, CNN The January 6 Select Committee has issued subpoenas for 14 Republicans from seven states who served on bogus slates of Trump electors in 2020 as part of the Trump campaign’s scheme to subvert the Electoral College. The GOP leaders from the states served as
Continue ReadingBy Brad Parks, CNN The gun that Kyle Rittenhouse used in the Kenosha, Wisconsin, shootings will be destroyed, Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney Thomas Binger said Friday. “The parties — the defense, the state, and also Dominick Black, who purchased that firearm — have all signed off on a stipulation whereby the Kenosha Police Department
Continue ReadingBy ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hoping to buy a home that fits your needs and budget in the next few weeks? You might want to settle in for a long search. The inventory of homes for sale nationally dropped to its lowest level in more than two decades last month.
Continue ReadingFLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Some residents think a northern Alabama city’s new logo might be sending the wrong message. When Florence unveiled its new logo this week, it drew immediate backlash and an online petition demanding changes that had nearly 7,500 signatures. The logo stylizes the first three letters of its name: a capital F
Continue ReadingBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres are potentially down to their sixth option at goalie after Michael Houser was placed in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol. Houser’s unavailability makes it unclear who will start or even serve as Buffalo’s backup on Saturday, when the team opens a three-game western road swing at Arizona. Season opening
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — El gobernador de Puerto Rico, Pedro Pierluisi, decretó este viernes que “todos los empleados del gobierno central, incluyendo las corporaciones públicas y los contratistas que realicen trabajo presencial o frecuenten las oficinas gubernamentales, tengan administrada la dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el covid-19, de ser aptos para
Continue ReadingBy Chloe Melas, CNN Taylor Lautner says that his rise to fame was not an easy one. “Not many things in life can come and happen overnight. Fame can,” Lautner told The Hollywood Reporter in a recent interview. “It also can disappear overnight. When I was 16, 17, 18 years old, waking up and trying
Continue ReadingBy AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Ninth-ranked Duke’s trip to Louisville headlines the week ahead in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Blue Devils are the league’s lone AP Top 25 team. They’re visiting a Cardinals team fresh off a coaching change. Assistant Mike Pegues will act as the interim coach after the school and head
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN Español) — El juez del Supremo Tribunal Federal de Brasil (STF) Alexandre de Moraes citó al presidente Jair Bolsonaro para una declaración en persona este viernes a las 2:00 de la tarde (hora local) ante la Superintendencia de la Policía Federal en Brasilia. El requerimiento está relacionado con una investigación de la
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — El ciclista colombiano Egan Bernal agradeció este viernes a la clínica que lo atendió, especialistas, seres queridos y seguidores, tras el accidente que sufrió mientras entrenaba en las vías de Colombia. “Después de haber tenido un 95% de probabilidad de haber quedado parapléjico y casi perder la vida haciendo
Continue ReadingCNN By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Just a day after Spotify agreed to remove Neil Young’s music from its service, Apple Music trolled its streaming rival by giving the musician some rock star treatment. In a tweet sent late Thursday, and later pinned to the top of the official Apple Music Twitter account, Apple
Continue ReadingBy Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Just a day after Spotify agreed to remove Neil Young’s music from its service, Apple Music trolled its streaming rival by giving the musician some rock star treatment. In a tweet sent late Thursday, and later pinned to the top of the official Apple Music Twitter account, Apple called
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says Dan Quinn is staying in Dallas as defensive coordinator after being a candidate for several head coaching jobs. Quinn had interviewed with at least four teams. Jones says he believes that Quinn turned down a job offer, but didn’t offer specifics. The owner also
Continue ReadingBy Matt Egan, CNN Business Natural gas futures are climbing sharply ahead of a blizzard that will force millions of Americans to crank up the heat. If maintained, the rally will translate to higher home heating costs in the weeks to come, adding to the inflationary pressures hitting the US economy. Natural gas futures expiring
Continue ReadingCNN By Matt Egan, CNN Business Natural gas futures are climbing sharply ahead of a blizzard that will force millions of Americans to crank up the heat. If maintained, the rally will translate to higher home heating costs in the weeks to come, adding to the inflationary pressures hitting the US economy. Natural gas futures
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