By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A member of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet is urging Georgia officials to deny permits for a proposed mine near the edge of the famed Okefenokee Swamp and its vast wildlife refuge. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland says in a letter to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that the
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — Dina Boluarte asumió como la nueva presidenta de Perú, después de que este miércoles el Congreso destituyó a Pedro Castillo con la aprobación de una moción de vacancia. Detienen al expresidente Pedro Castillo en medio de la crisis en Perú, luego de que el Congreso aprobara su vacancia En este
Continue ReadingBy ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” has been indicted on charges of defrauding a federal coronavirus loan program for small businesses. Federal prosecutors on Wednesday said Harding illegally obtained or tried to obtain more than $150,000 from the Small
Continue ReadingBy ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida state Rep. Joe Harding has been indicted on charges defrauding a loan program offered by the federal government to help small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Federal prosecutors on Wednesday said Harding illegally obtained or tried to obtain more than $150,000 from the Small Business
Continue ReadingEAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings placed cornerback Akayleb Evans on injured reserve after his most recent concussion. The roster move means the rookie must sit out at least the next four games. This makes room for cornerback Cameron Dantzler. He was designated for return from injured reserve following a four-game absence because of
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN Jennifer Lawrence shared her thoughts on the history of female-led action movies in a new interview, but the “Hunger Games” star is getting some flack for not quite getting it right. The Oscar winner spoke with fellow actress Viola Davis in an interview for Variety published on Wednesday, in which she
Continue ReadingBOARDMAN, Ore. (AP) — A port along the Columbia River in northeast Oregon will spend up to $200 million during the next four years to better treat and store wastewater used to irrigate farms, under a modified state permit issued last month. The investment by the Port of Morrow comes after the state Department of
Continue ReadingBOARDMAN, Ore. (AP) — A port along the Columbia River in northeast Oregon will spend up to $200 million during the next four years to better treat and store wastewater used to irrigate farms, under a modified state permit issued last month. The investment by the Port of Morrow comes after the state Department of
Continue ReadingBy TARA COPP and MATT O’BRIEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Google, Oracle, Microsoft and Amazon will share in the Pentagon’s $9 billion contract to build its cloud computing network. The announcement comes a year after accusations of politicization over the previously announced contract and a protracted legal battle resulted in the military starting over
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As more people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside a time to give blood or platelets for patients waiting for care over the holidays.
Continue ReadingBy FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer BOSTON (AP) — Apple has embarked on its latest privacy-enhancing move. The tech giant says it will now offer full end-to-encryption for nearly all the data its users store in its cloud system. That will make it more difficult for hackers, spies and law enforcement agencies to access sensitive
Continue ReadingBy FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer BOSTON (AP) — Apple has embarked on its latest privacy-enhancing move. The tech giant says it will now offer full end-to-encryption for nearly all the data its users store in its cloud system. That will make it more difficult for hackers, spies and law enforcement agencies to access sensitive
Continue ReadingBy Shawna Mizelle, CNN Jaylen Smith graduated from high school in May. Less than a year later, the 18-year-old will be tasked with governing Earle, Arkansas, as the rural city’s newly elected mayor. Smith, a Democrat, was elected mayor of Earle — population 1,831 — on Tuesday. He defeated his opponent, Nemi Matthews, the city’s
Continue ReadingCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — The NCAA has granted an extra year of eligibility to Virginia football players whose eligibility has expired in the aftermath of the slaying of three members of the team. The school confirmed the decision Wednesday. Lavel Davis Jr., D’Sean Perry and Devin Chandler were killed last month as they returned to
Continue ReadingCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — The NCAA has granted an extra year of eligibility to Virginia football players whose eligibility has expired in the aftermath of the slaying of three members of the team. The school confirmed the decision Wednesday. Lavel Davis Jr., D’Sean Perry and Devin Chandler were killed last month as they returned to
Continue ReadingBy Jo Shelley, Sam Kiley, Peter Rudden and Olha Konovalova, CNN As the young soldier lies motionless in the machine, a group of doctors huddle over a computer in an adjoining room. The images from the CT scanner show shrapnel lodged deep in the left-hand side of the man’s brain. “He needs urgent surgery,” 37-year-old
Continue ReadingBy JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — It has been about a week-and-a-half since the world’s largest volcano began erupting. Hawaii officials continue to brace for slow-moving lava to intersect with a crucial Big Island road, even though scientists are not sure when or even if that will happen. Last week, officials said
Continue ReadingBy Noah Cierzan Click here for updates on this story BURLINGTON, Vermont (WPTZ) — If you take a look at the Vermont high school sports history books, you’ll notice that one of the most successful boy’s basketball programs in the state’s history resides in the Queen City. Burlington High School leads the Green Mountain State
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — Las selecciones de Argentina y Países Bajos protagonizarán este viernes el segundo duelo de los cuartos de final del Mundial de Qatar 2022, luego del duelo de Brasil-Croacia con el primer boleto a semifinales de la máxima competición del fútbol. El partido entre la albiceleste y los neerlandeses llega como uno
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase missed Cincinnati’s game against Cleveland on Halloween. Some of the Browns’ defensive backs are excited to finally catch up with the Bengals’ uber-confident star wide receiver Sunday. Chase added fuel to an already heated rivalry this summer when he called
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