By Daniella Diaz and Evan Perez, CNN The Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a statement Wednesday evening that it is doing a “court-authorized” search of the Texas home of Rep. Henry Cuellar, a moderate Democrat. The FBI also searched a second building housing his campaign office, CNN has learned. “The FBI was present in
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La Corte Suprema despejó el camino este miércoles para la entrega de los archivos presidenciales de la Casa Blanca de Trump a una comisión del Congreso que investiga el asalto del 6 de enero de 2021 en el Capitolio de Estados Unidos. La orden del tribunal significa que se transferirán al
Continue ReadingBy WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has previewed the message he hopes can buoy Democrats during November’s crucial midterm elections. He vowed Wednesday to travel the country more and trumpet his administration’s achievements directly to voters while blasting Republicans as standing for little more than opposing him. During a news
Continue ReadingATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett is returning for another season after leading the Bulldogs to their first national championship in 41 years. Bennett posted the words “One More Year” on his rarely used Instagram account to announce his return for the 2022 season. Bennett began his Georgia career as a walk-on. As
Continue ReadingBy BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court has upheld as valid a voter-approved election system that would end party primaries in the state and institute ranked choice voting in general elections. A brief order released Wednesday affirmed a lower court ruling from last year. A fuller opinion explaining the
Continue ReadingBy FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mike Evans has no interest in debating where he ranks among the NFL’s best pass catchers. The only receiver in league history to begin a career with eight consecutive 1,000-yard seasons is comfortable with who he is, as well as his value to Tom Brady
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — For about half of President Joe Biden’s news conference, it was a traditional, organized affair, with the president calling on reporters from a pre-arranged list. Then the president went rogue. CNN’s Jeff Zeleny broke in with a question about Americans’ worries about the competence of
Continue ReadingBy NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The first flights carrying fresh water and other aid to Tonga finally arrived after the Pacific nation’s main airport runway was cleared of ash left by a huge volcanic eruption. New Zealand and Australia each sent military transport planes that were carrying water containers, kits
Continue ReadingSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — John Adams’ version of “Antony and Cleopatra” will have its world premiere on Sept. 10 on the opening weekend of the San Francisco Opera’s 100th season. Soprano Julia Bullock sings Cleopatra, baritone Gerald Finley will be Antony, tenor Paul Appleby will portray Caesar and music director Eun Sun Kim will conduct.
Continue ReadingBy Steve Contorno and Fredreka Schouten, CNN Florida could become the first state in the country with a dedicated police force to investigate election fraud under a proposal that has become a top priority of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. The proposal has concerned voting rights advocates, local election officials and Democrats, who fear the scope
Continue ReadingBELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee has issued an emergency order to address the population growth of the invasive European green crab within the Lummi Nation’s Sea Pond, Makah Bay, Grays Harbor, and Willapa Bay. The order was issued Wednesday to aid in eradicating the crab and preventing permanent establishment, which would harm endangered
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Las Vegas Raiders interim coach Rich Bisaccia interviewed for the full-time job as owner Mark Davis searches for a coach and general manager to lead the franchise into the future. Bisaccia took over in October when Jon Gruden was forced to resign following the release of old offensive
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Former American forward Joshua Pérez was not on the roster of the El Salvador team coached by his uncle, Hugo Pérez. El Salvador is training in Indianapolis ahead of next week’s World Cup qualifier against the United States. Pérez was a teammate of Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams on the U.S.
Continue ReadingBy Kirsten Mitchell Click here for updates on this story SPRING VALLEY, Wisconsin (WCCO) — Christmas may be three weeks behind us, but a holiday feast is just getting underway at a farm in western Wisconsin. Goats are helping recycle hundreds of discarded Christmas trees from all over Minnesota and Wisconsin as a way to
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — El presidente Joe Biden predijo el miércoles una invasión de Rusia a Ucrania, citando preocupaciones existenciales del presidente Vladimir Putin, incluso cuando advirtió sobre las consecuencias económicas significativas si ocurriera tal incursión. Pero sugirió que una “incursión menor” provocaría una respuesta menor que una invasión a gran escala del
Continue ReadingSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Planned Parenthood is suing the state of South Dakota to stop new rule for medical abortions that would make the state one of the hardest places in the nation to get abortion pills. The rule approved by lawmakers earlier this month requires women to return to a doctor to receive
Continue ReadingMILAN (AP) — Former Brazil forward Robinho has had a nine-year sentence for the rape of a young woman upheld by Italy’s top court. Brazil does not extradite its own citizens when they are sentenced in other countries. Robinho risks being arrested if he leaves the country and Italy issues an international arrest warrant. Robinho
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer and Zachary Cohen, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6 riot issued two new subpoenas Wednesday to individuals who promoted unsupported theories about election fraud and were at the US Capitol Complex on January 6, 2021, during the attack. Nicholas J. Fuentes and Patrick Casey are affiliated with far right
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — Paul Arriola could be on the move from D.C. United after five seasons. The 26-year-old winger, a regular on the U.S. national team, says a trade or transfer was possible before the end of the month. Mexico’s Club América is trying to acquire Arriola from MLS, according to several reports in Mexican
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Howard, CNN At least 1.27 million people died in 2019 due to drug-resistant bacterial infections, according to a new study on the global burden of antimicrobial resistance. The study, published Wednesday in the journal The Lancet, suggests that if all drug-resistant bacterial infections had not occurred that year, 4.95 million deaths could have
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