By Jeremy Herb, CNN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer on Thursday that Ukraine is unwilling to cede any of its land to Russia, standing firm that a concession of Ukrainian territory won’t be part of any diplomatic negotiations to end the war. “Ukrainians are not ready to give away their land, to
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN Business) — Pringles y las arañas son probablemente dos cosas que no se asocian normalmente… hasta ahora. La marca, propiedad de Kellogg, está solicitando a la “comunidad arácnida” que reconozca a la poco conocida araña Kidney Garden como la araña Pringles. La razón, según el fabricante de botanas, es que
Continue ReadingBy Whitney Wild, CNN US Secret Service Director James Murray, who has served in the role under President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, will retire July 30, according to the agency. Murray spent 27 years with the Secret Service and ascended to the director position in April 2019. He will join a technology
Continue ReadingBy JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writers The long-anticipated dismantling of the Chicago Blackhawks’ roster has begun with the team trading Alex DeBrincat to the Ottawa Senators and Kirby Dach to the Montreal Canadiens. Chicago eventually made three trades in going from having no picks in the first-round of the NHL draft to
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Minnesota (CNN) — El expolicía de Minneapolis Derek Chauvin cumplirá 245 meses de prisión por violar los derechos civiles de George Floyd. Un juez federal de Minneapolis sentenció a Chauvin a 252 meses, pero le restó siete meses por el tiempo cumplido. Los fiscales pidieron al tribunal que la condena de Chauvin fuera
Continue ReadingIRVING, Texas (AP) — Media who cover the Big 12 have tabbed defending champion Baylor as the preseason favorite to win the conference football title again. It is the first time Baylor has been favored in the preseason vote. The Bears got 17 of the 41 first-place votes. Oklahoma had 12 first-place votes and was
Continue ReadingBy PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has authorized state forces to apprehend and transport migrants to the U.S.-Mexico border. The Republican on Thursday claimed the enforcement powers of federal agents and pushing the legal boundaries of Texas’ escalating efforts to curb the rising number of crossings. The
Continue ReadingBy DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday presented the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including gymnast Simone Biles, the late John McCain, the Arizona Republican whom Biden served with in the Senate, and gun-control advocate Gabby Giffords. “Today, she adds to her
Continue ReadingBy TOM HAYS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A former CIA software engineer accused of causing the biggest theft of classified information in CIA history has told a jury there’s not enough evidence to convict him of espionage and other federal charges. Joshua Schulte defended himself at a New York City retrial. He said
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Co-stars and admirers are reacting to the death of “Godfather” star James Caan. Billy Dee Williams starred opposite Caan in the TV football movie “Brian’s Song.” Williams tweeted that he and and Cann will be teammates and friends “till the end.” Adam Sandler says he always wanted to be like Caan
Continue ReadingBy JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The first Black woman to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court has been sworn in. Lisa Holder white took the oath Thursday. The 54-year-old Decatur Republican had previously sat on the 4th District State Appellate Court. Holder White replaces the retiring Rita Garman. Garman is
Continue ReadingCNN By Kate Sullivan, CNN White House staff joined a call with Elizabeth Whelan on Wednesday to discuss her brother Paul Whelan’s detainment in Russia after she told CNN she was furious that President Joe Biden had not spoken with her family. Elizabeth Whelan’s comments to CNN came after the White House released a readout
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — A man who was convicted of murder in connection with a 2019 robbery in New York City that led to a police officer’s shooting and death has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison. Jagger Freeman was sentenced Thursday in the Feb. 12, 2019, cellphone store holdup that resulted
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes Historical Museum is seeking vendors for their first outdoor Antique Fair on Saturday, August 20. The museum seeks vendors who offer a variety of quality antiques and collectibles, with no reproductions or replicas. Vendors can find the vendor application online at www.deschuteshistory.org/antiquefair. The fair will take place on the shaded lawn
Continue ReadingBy STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers now have two of the top three overall picks from the 2018 draft class on their roster, and both happen to be quarterbacks. The big question is which one will start this season for them. The Panthers view their starting QB job
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press Stocks rallied again on Wall Street Thursday, and the S&P 500 is closing out a fourth straight gain. The benchmark S&P 500 is now on its longest winning streak since March. Most of the market climbed, and energy-producing companies led the way after oil prices recovered a chunk of their sharp losses
Continue ReadingBy Scottie Andrew, CNN Rock supergroup Dead & Company canceled its upcoming concert after singer John Mayer’s father experienced a medical emergency, Mayer said. The “Gravity” singer announced Wednesday that while his father was transported to an ER where “he received much needed and great care,” Mayer wouldn’t be able to perform with the group
Continue ReadingBy JOHN FLESHER AP Environmental Writer TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan regulatory panel wants more information on Enbridge Energy’s plan to drill an oil pipeline tunnel beneath a channel linking two of the Great Lakes. The state Public Service Commission delayed a decision Thursday on the Canadian company’s request for a permit to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 13, to receive testimony and consider whether to refer an ordinance to voters in November that would prohibit psilocybin product manufacturing and the establishment of psilocybin service centers in the unincorporated county. The hearing will begin at
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Thursday: GameStop, Occidental rise; USANA, Helen of Troy fall.
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