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Mexican president once again lashes out at environmentalists
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A group of Mexican singers, actors and environmentalists have issued a public protest against plans to cut down low jungle between Cancun and Tulum to build a tourist train line. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador views the so-called “Maya train” project as a priority of his adminstration. López Obrador originally planned
Continue Reading“Denunciar la dictadura de mi país no es fácil”, dice embajador de Nicaragua ante la OEA y renuncia al puesto
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) – El embajador de Nicaragua ante la Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA), Arturo McFields, tomó distancia de su gobierno y denunció este miércoles ante el Consejo Permanente del organismo que el gobierno de Daniel Ortega es una “dictadura” y que él no puede “seguir guardando silencio y defender lo indefendible”.
Continue ReadingIdaho governor signs abortion ban modeled on Texas law
By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho has become the first state to enact a law modeled after a Texas law banning abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy by allowing lawsuits to avoid constitutional court challenges. Republican Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday signed into law the measure that allows people who
Continue Reading20 identified in major “criminal enterprise”; Several still wanted
By Kari Barrows Click here for updates on this story RUTHERFORD COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Numerous people have been accused of partaking in what Henderson County authorities are calling a “criminal enterprise.” The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) says a months-long investigation alongside Loss Prevention teams from Home Depot, Lowes and Walmart has resulted
Continue ReadingCaleb Williams gets to work after move from Oklahoma to USC
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Caleb Williams and head coach Lincoln Riley are back at work together as spring football begins at Southern California. The quarterback who seized the starting job at Oklahoma midway through his freshman season is starting over on the West Coast. But it isn’t a completely
Continue ReadingDetective: Drug suspect sought to ‘execute’ rapper’s grandparents when they could not get to him
By Brendan Kirby Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Revenge over a social media insult motivated last year’s sensational slaying of a Happy Hill couple whose home exploded during a hail of gunfire, a police investigator testified Tuesday. Mobile County District Judge Spiro Cheriogotis found prosecutors had presented enough evidence
Continue ReadingUnder sweeping sanctions, Iran hawks its weapons in Qatar
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Iran, under sweeping economic sanctions, is hawking weapons at a Qatari defense exhibit. It’s a surprising sight at the major conference also showcasing American companies and fighter jets. Hidden in the far-left corner of the carpeted convention center, commanders from Iran’s defense ministry marketed their missiles and air defense weapons systems.
Continue ReadingMan found guilty of hog-tying, murdering his mother
By WALA Staff Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (KABC) — Clarke Raines was found guilty today of murdering his mother, who prosecutors and investigators say he hog-tied. The Mobile County District Attorney’s Office said he also was found guilty of 13 counts of fraudulent use of a credit card. The victim,
Continue ReadingIdaho governor signs abortion ban modeled on Texas law
By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho has become the first state to enact a law modeled after a Texas law banning abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy by allowing lawsuits to avoid constitutional court challenges. Republican Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday signed into law the measure that allows people who
Continue Reading5th worker charged with sex abuse at federal women’s prison
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A fifth worker at a federal women’s prison in California has been charged with sexually abusing an inmate, and prosecutors say more arrests are expected at the lockup. Enrique Chavez is a food service foreman at the federal correctional institution in Dublin, California.
Continue ReadingIdaho governor signs abortion ban modeled after Texas law, allowing would-be relatives to sue if they learn of abortion
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho governor signs abortion ban modeled after Texas law, allowing would-be relatives to sue if they learn of abortion.
Continue ReadingBritish government allows Chelsea to sell some tickets again
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — The British government will allow Chelsea to sell some tickets again under the terms of its sanctioning license, meaning Real Madrid supporters can attend the Champions League quarterfinal at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea had been banned from selling tickets after owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned last
Continue ReadingBritish government allows Chelsea to sell some tickets again
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — The British government will allow Chelsea to sell some tickets again under the terms of its sanctioning license, meaning Real Madrid supporters can attend the Champions League quarterfinal at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea had been banned from selling tickets after owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned last
Continue Reading31 players left in arbitration as more than 150 reach deals
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer A total of 156 players agreed to contracts in the hours before the delayed deadline to exchange proposed salaries with teams in arbitration and just three reached multiyear deals, all for two years: third baseman Matt Chapman and Toronto at $25 million, outfielder Darin Ruf and San Francisco at
Continue ReadingEx-Rockie Gray looks forward to leading young Rangers staff
By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — After seven seasons with the Colorado Rockies, Jon Gray moved on to the Texas Rangers in the offseason with a four-year, $56 million contract. The 30-year-old right-hander figures to be the anchor of the rotation in the wake of a 102-loss season that resulted in Texas
Continue ReadingCowboys keep 3 more of club’s free agents, push total to 12
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed defensive tackle Carlos Watkins, tight end Jeremy Sprinkle and punter Bryan Anger. That brings to 12 the number of free agents they have retained. Watkins started 14 games for the Cowboys last season, but his re-signing is more likely about depth with Dallas expecting Neville Gallimore
Continue ReadingLa guerra de Rusia en Ucrania: esto es lo que debes saber a seis meses del inicio del conflicto
Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — Parecía imposible que una guerra a gran escala estallara otra vez en Europa, y que Rusia nuevamente estuviera en el centro. Pero ocurrió. El 24 de febrero las tropas rusas invadieron Ucrania y desde entonces, los combates y el sufrimiento para la población ucraniana no cesan. El conflicto ha visto
Continue ReadingWoman shot in hail of gunfire, vehicle riddled with dozens of bullets
By KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A woman was rushed to the hospital after being struck in a hail of gunfire in Exposition Park Tuesday night, just blocks from USC. Officers responded to the area of 41st Drive and Vermont Avenue at about 9:30 p.m. and found
Continue ReadingJanuary 6 committee probes security failures as GOP counter-investigation looms
By Whitney Wild, Annie Grayer and Melanie Zanona, CNN More than 80 officials from law enforcement and federal agencies have testified to the House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection, including members of the Secret Service, in what investigators believe will be the most extensive review yet of security failures that led to the US Capitol
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