Alejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — Paraguay concretó este viernes la extradición a Estados Unidos de Kassen Mohamad Hijazi, un ciudadano brasileño de origen libanés que había sido detenido en una causa liderada por el fiscal Marcelo Pecci, asesinado en mayo último en Colombia. El Ministerio Publico de Paraguay señaló que Hijazi fue detenido en agosto
Continue ReadingLINVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say a woman was killed and at least three people were injured when a van ferrying runners to a running race in North Carolina crashed into a crowd. The N.C. State Highway Patrol says race participants and pedestrians had gathered in a parking lot for the race Thursday evening as
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN) — Elon Musk quiere rescindir el acuerdo por US$ 44.000 millones para comprar Twitter, lo último en un proceso vertiginoso en el que el CEO multimillonario de Tesla se convirtió en el accionista mayoritario de la compañía, rechazó un puesto en la junta, acordó comprar la plataforma de redes sociales y planteó
Continue ReadingST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — A hole-by-hole look at the Old Course at St. Andrews. It will be hosting the British Open for the 30th time, the first occasion coming in 1873. Only two holes have been lengthened from the last time at St. Andrews in 2015 by a combined 16 yards. The bunkers can
Continue ReadingST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — The Old Course at St. Andrews is the home of golf. The following is a collection of famous quotes about golf’s most historic venue.
Continue ReadingST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — The British Open is being held for the 150th time. It returns to St. Andrews, which is hosting golf’s oldest championship for the 30th time. Collin Morikawa is the defending champion. Tiger Woods is in the field. A victory makes Woods the first player to win the silver claret jug
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Happy Friday, Central Oregon! Skies stay mostly clear Friday night as lows stay mild, in the mid-40s to low 50s. Breezes turn westerly at 5-15 mph. Sunny and slightly warmer: That will be the recipe for the next few days. The gradual warming trend will continue until we are back to near-average temperatures by Sunday.
Continue ReadingBy DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California panel has denied parole for a follower of cult leader Charles Manson convicted of slayings more than a half-century ago. Bruce Davis was previously recommended for parole seven times, but those findings were rejected by three consecutive governors. Parole commissioners on Friday told the
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball players have said for the first time that they are prepared to accept a draft of international amateur players but proposed it include far more money than management’s plan and a more liberal structure. A person familiar with the plan told The
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Biden administration is nudging airlines to make it easier for families to sit together on planes at no extra charge. On Friday, the Transportation Department sent a notice to airlines that they should take steps during the seat-assignment process to help kids under 14 sit with an older relative, or
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Biden administration is nudging airlines to make it easier for families to sit together on planes at no extra charge. On Friday, the Transportation Department sent a notice to airlines that they should take steps during the seat-assignment process to help kids under 14 sit with an older relative, or
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press A state court has blocked Pennsylvania from participating in a regional carbon pricing program to combat climate change. Commonwealth Court ruled Friday in favor of coal-related interests that argue the administration of Gov. Tom Wolf is seeking to impose an unlawful tax. The court granted a preliminary injunction that prohibits
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press A state court has blocked Pennsylvania from participating in a regional carbon pricing program to combat climate change. Commonwealth Court ruled Friday in favor of coal-related interests that argue the administration of Gov. Tom Wolf is seeking to impose an unlawful tax. The court granted a preliminary injunction that prohibits
Continue ReadingBATTLE GROUND, Wash. (AP) — A southwestern Washington man who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced Friday to 21 days in prison and supervised release. Jeremy Grace of Battle Ground pleaded guilty in April to one count of entering and remaining in
Continue ReadingBATTLE GROUND, Wash. (AP) — A southwestern Washington man who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced Friday to 21 days in prison and supervised release. Jeremy Grace of Battle Ground pleaded guilty in April to one count of entering and remaining in
Continue ReadingMONTEVALLO, Ala. (AP) — Mourners remembered a slain Alabama sheriff’s deputy as a hero at his funeral. Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Johnson died June 30, a day after being shot while chasing a fleeing suspect. Another deputy was shot and injured, but survived. At the funeral Friday, Bibb County Sheriff Jody Wade said the
Continue ReadingBy Clare Duffy, Brian Fung and Rachel Metz, CNN Elon Musk moved Friday afternoon to terminate his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter — the latest twist in a whirlwind process in which the billionaire Tesla CEO became the company’s biggest shareholder, turned down a board seat, agreed to buy the social media platform and
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Kate Brown on Friday ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Sunday in honor and remembrance of former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. “Prime Minister Abe was much more than a friend of America — he was a passionate advocate of
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — Las protestas en Cuba cumplen un año. Desesperados por la inestabilidad económica, sanitaria y alimentaria en la isla, los ciudadanos cubanos se conectaron a las redes móviles y organizaron manifestaciones para el 11 de julio de 2021. Las manifestaciones tuvieron lugar en San Antonio de los Baños y se llevaron a
Continue ReadingBy JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa athletic director Gary Barta says the Big Ten has received inquiries from schools interested in becoming members in the week since the additions of Southern California and UCLA were announced. He said he doubts the conference will expand further in the near future. The
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