By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Business The Fourth of July marks the birth of American independence, the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776. Many will celebrate the federal holiday with fireworks and barbecues, and most workplaces will be closed throughout the country. Here’s what will be open and closed on Monday, July 4.
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — La tormenta tropical Colin azotaba la costa de Carolina del Sur en su camino hacia las costas de Carolina del Norte este sábado, una de las tormentas en todo el país que podría incomodar a los viajeros durante el fin de semana del 4 de julio. Colin tenía su centro a
Continue ReadingCNN By Sara Murray and Jason Morris, CNN An Atlanta-area special grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia has subpoenaed a handful of key Trump allies, including his former attorney Rudy Giuliani and South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, according to court filings. The subpoenas also cover a
Continue ReadingSILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Carlos Sainz Jr. has won his first career Formula One race with a victory in the British Grand Prix. It was the most dramatic race of the season and began with a frightening first-lap crash and finished with intense wheel-to-wheel battles for the podium positions. Ferrari at one stage ordered Sainz
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Yankees rookie reliever Ron Marinaccio was placed on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation, leaving New York’s solid bullpen without a key piece nearing the season’s halfway point. Marinaccio felt discomfort in his shoulder after pitching in Saturday’s 13-4 win over the Guardians in the
Continue ReadingBy Haley Brink, CNN meteorologist A serious warning has been posted by the National Weather Service office in Fairbanks, Alaska, this weekend, stating that “significant lightning” is expected both Sunday and Monday across portions of the state already dealing with large, active fires. On Saturday, Alaska and its neighboring territories recorded over 5,800 lightning strikes
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has granted bail to a prominent Buffalo developer and other businessmen serving prison time for a bid-rigging scheme related to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “Buffalo Billion” economic redevelopment program. U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni signed an order Friday allowing developer Louis Ciminelli and three others to be released
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has granted bail to a prominent Buffalo developer and other businessmen serving prison time for a bid-rigging scheme related to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “Buffalo Billion” economic redevelopment program. U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni signed an order Friday allowing developer Louis Ciminelli and three others to be released
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — It has taken place at thousands of basketball games in Jim Boylen’s long career as a player and coach. Moments before a game begins, the two teams line up on the court for the traditional playing of the national anthem. Often, it’s not overly memorable. That
Continue ReadingALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania prosecutor has ruled that a late police sergeant was justified in using deadly force that resulted in the accidental shooting death of a jail guard during a hostage situation at a county courthouse. Authorities say an inmate allegedly disarmed 47-year-old corrections officer Rhonda Jean Russell at the courthouse in
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — Stefanos Tsitsipas dijo que Nick Kyrgios tiene un “lado malvado” en su personalidad después de perder con el australiano en un partido polémico en Wimbledon el sábado. Kyrgios venció a Tsitsipas en cuatro sets [6-7(2), 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(7)] en un partido polémico y lleno de acción en la cancha 1, pero ambos
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Sottile, CNN Firefighters in Morristown, Tennessee, staged an adorable rescue mission after a kitten was found trapped in a Pepsi vending machine inside a Walmart store. Lindsay Russell, a Walmart employee, was on her lunch break Wednesday when she heard meowing coming from one of the store’s vending machines, according to CNN affiliate
Continue ReadingBy STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Brandon Brown wanted a way to change the narrative behind the “Let’s go, Brandon” message after his first career NASCAR victory inadvertently fostered a chant that has been used to insult President Joe Biden. Brown found that new message thanks to the family of
Continue ReadingSONDERBORG, Denmark (AP) — Dutchman Dylan Groenewegen overtook Wout van Aert and Peter Sagan at the line to win the third stage of the Tour de France in a photo finish while Van Aert extended his overall lead. Groenewegen got behind the record seven-time Tour sprint champion Sagan’s wheel when he was battling with Van
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — Bail has been set at $2 million for a man who prosecutors say shot a Chicago police officer multiple times as the officer stepped off an elevator while responding to a domestic disturbance call. Police said 27-year-old Jalen Vales of Chicago was charged Saturday with attempted murder and aggravated battery of a
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Es un mensaje infundado que, según los expertos, se repite una y otra vez: tener un aborto puede dañar la salud mental de una mujer, tal vez durante años. “Hay tanta desinformación, tantos mitos sobre el aborto. Que el aborto conducirá al abuso de sustancias, depresión, pensamientos suicidas; que el aborto
Continue ReadingBy Sharif Paget and Dakin Andone, CNN A jet-powered stunt truck spun out of control and crashed at an air show in Battle Creek, Michigan, killing the driver, according to police and footage of the incident. In a statement, Battle Creek police identified Chris Darnell, 40, as the driver of the SHOCKWAVE Jet Truck, a
Continue ReadingBy LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Families went bananas for Minions this weekend at the movie theater. “ Minions: The Rise of Gru ” brought in an estimated $108.5 million in ticket sales from 4,391 screens in North America, Universal Pictures said Sunday. By the end of the Monday’s July Fourth holiday, it will likely
Continue ReadingCOLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Around 1 million people have turned out for the Pride parade in the western German city of Cologne either to participate or to watch the colorful festivities. Around 180 LGBTQ groups and music floats are taking part in the parade through the city center on Sunday. That’s more than ever before.
Continue ReadingBy FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME (AP) — A large chunk of an Alpine glacier broke loose Sunday and roared down a mountain in Italy, sending ice, snow and rock slamming into hikers on a popular trail on the peak and killing at least six and injuring nine, authorities said, warning that the toll might
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