Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — El Gobierno de Colombia solicitó formalmente a Estados Unidos que le otorgue a los migrantes colombianos en EE.UU. el estatus de Salida Forzada Diferida debido a la gran cantidad de migrantes de este país que han llegado en el último año. La solicitud fue presentada recientemente y el Gobierno
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity recently was honored with two Earth Advantage Awards: “Most Net Zero Homes” and “Project of the Year- Affordable Single Family” for its Northwest Cottages community, completed in 2021.
Continue ReadingBy By Elaine Emerson Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — A man accused of causing a fiery crash over the weekend told police he had drank tequila and smoked weed prior to getting behind the wheel, according to an arrest report. Yonas Nerea, 19, faces DUI and reckless driving
Continue ReadingBy HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Wednesday it had its biggest ever Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend, aided by a record number of consumers looking for deals online amid high inflation. The e-commerce company does not typically share how much it earns during its sales events and did not disclose
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN) — La leyenda del fútbol brasileño Pelé fue hospitalizada este miércoles para recibir tratamiento para una condición médica, dijo su hija Kely Nascimento en su cuenta de Instagram. La hija de Pelé publicó en sus redes sociales después de que varios informes sugirieran que la salud de Pelé se había deteriorado. “Hola
Continue ReadingJERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian officials say Israeli troops have shot and killed a Palestinian man during an arrest raid in the occupied West Bank as a recent spike in deadly violence shows no signs of slowing. The Israeli army says it entered the village of Yabad in the northern West Bank on Wednesday to arrest
Continue ReadingBy ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Staffers at Bread for the City, a venerable charity in the nation’s capital, thought they were prepared for this year’s annual pre-Thanksgiving Holiday Helpers food giveaway. The pandemic had faded, but inflation was high, so they budgeted to give out 12,000 meals, 20% higher than normal pre-pandemic
Continue ReadingDOHA, Qatar (AP) — Brazil forward Neymar is undergoing ankle treatment in a swimming pool to try to recover in time to play again at the World Cup. Neymar continued his physiotherapy in a pool at the team’s hotel along with injured left back Alex Sandro. They were jogging and doing other exercises in the
Continue ReadingBy Kim Passoth Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — What does Santa want for Christmas? More helpers. Kevin Peachy has been standing in for Santa in Las Vegas for 34 years. He’s never been busier than this season. “Right now, I have 6 appearances scheduled on Christmas Eve,” Peachy
Continue ReadingBy TOM DAVIES Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun has formally launched a committee for a 2024 campaign for governor in his home state of Indiana. The 68-year-old wealthy founder of a national auto parts distribution business is the most prominent of several active potential Republican candidates for the field to
Continue ReadingTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Tempe City Council has unanimously approved a proposal for a new Arizona Coyotes arena and entertainment district, clearing the way for a public vote on the project next year. The council approved the proposal 7-0 after a lengthy meeting that included NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. The $2.1 billion project would
Continue ReadingAL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — A man ran onto the field with what appeared to be a Palestinian flag midway through the second half of the World Cup match between Tunisia and France. The man ran across the field at Education City. He did some acrobatic jumps before security sprinted onto the field. He was
Continue ReadingAL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — A man ran onto the field with what appeared to be a Palestinian flag midway through the second half of the World Cup match between Tunisia and France. The man ran across the field at Education City. He did some acrobatic jumps before security sprinted onto the field. He was
Continue ReadingBy BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The spokesman for the Islamic State group says its leader Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was killed in battle recently. The spokesman did not give further details in the audio released Wednesday. Al-Qurayshi is the second IS leader to be killed this year at a time when the
Continue ReadingGOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… The next cold, wet winter storm system moves in today, bringing mixed showers through the day and snow overnight. We start out ahead of the cold front, so highs will be in the low to mid 40’s. As the front approaches, our southerly winds will pick up to 10-20 mph, with
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in the Mexican Gulf coast state of Veracruz say 19 people were injured when a pipeline carrying ethane gas exploded. The Veracruz state civil defense office says most of the people injured in the explosion Tuesday in the town of Agua Dulce suffered first-degree burns. As of Wednesday, the government-owned
Continue ReadingBy LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Emboldened House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress as long-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her team step aside next year. Showing rare party
Continue ReadingBy AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Drake Maye has put up big numbers all season for No. 24 North Carolina. Now he has a chance to lead the Tar Heels to something more: an Atlantic Coast Conference championship. The second-year passer leads the high-scoring Tar Heels into Saturday’s ACC title
Continue ReadingBy Eyewitness News Click here for updates on this story MANHATTAN, New York (WLS) — The man accused of leaving a suspicious powdery substance at an NYC hotel is in police custody. NYPD officials say a family checked into the Park Hyatt Hotel, located at 153 W 57th Street, on November 22, and checked out
Continue ReadingBy Eric Horng Click here for updates on this story ELGIN, Illinois (WLS) — A teacher at an Elgin day care is charged with abusing at least two students over the span of more than 13 years, according to prosecutors. Frank Walaitis, 57, of Carpentersville is charged with six counts of felony aggravated criminal sexual
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