By Tierney Sneed A key Democratic senator is scrutinizing a Republican megadonor who financed luxury travel taken by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and a real estate transaction with his family, and examining whether the gifts and deal triggered obligations under US tax law. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden is asking the Texas billionaire
Continue ReadingBetiana Fernández Martino (CNN Español) — El actor argentino Ricardo Darín le dijo a CNN Radio que protagonizará “El Eternauta”, la próxima ficción de la plataforma de streaming Netflix. “Estamos por empezar dentro de muy poco tiempo. Es un proyecto enorme, enorme, enorme. Va a ser realmente muy complejo y muy complicado hacerlo”, explicó durante
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Danny Masterson drugged then raped three women at his Hollywood-area home between 2001 and 2003, a prosecutor told jurors Monday in his opening statement in the retrial of the star of “That ’70s Show.” Deputy District Attorney Reinhold Mueller said Masterson put substances into
Continue ReadingBy SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is renewing his call for a statewide vote in Wisconsin on abortion rights, but has declined to say how he would vote on such a measure. Johnson won reelection to a third term in November, one of only two Republicans to
Continue ReadingBy Maegan Vazquez, Nikki Carvajal and Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden said Monday that he would let people know “real soon” about his reelection plans — stopping short of announcing another run during a White House ceremony honoring the 2023 Teacher of the Year recipients. Asked by reporters about his reelection plans, Biden responded:
Continue ReadingCarolina Calero (CNN) — Durante la gala inaugural de los premios “Mujeres Latinas en la Música”, que se llevará a cabo en Miami, Shakira será premiada como la mujer del año. Así lo anunció la revista de música Billboard. Shakira fue nombrada mujer del año en reconocimiento a su carrera en la música, especialmente por
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Dallas coach Peter DeBoer hasn’t been shy to point out Minnesota was one of the most penalized teams in the NHL this season,. The New York Islanders’ Lane Lambert was surprised to hear Carolina counterpart Rod Brind’Amour sound off about a missed call. And Toronto’s Sheldon Keefe elicited a
Continue ReadingCNN By Gregory Krieg and Eric Bradner, CNN The question put to South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, hours after he announced plans to run for the Republican presidential nomination, was a simple one: How do you plan to defeat Donald Trump? Scott spoke for nearly a minute, discussing his mother, his belief in the power
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — CNN fired longtime host Don Lemon on Monday following his short and disastrous run as a morning show host, a little over two months after he apologized for on-air comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley being past her prime. The move quickly turned nasty.
Continue ReadingMISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge is weighing whether to severely limit the government’s use of aerial fire retardant to combat wildfires following arguments by environmentalists who are concerned about water pollution. A lawsuit pitting an environmental advocacy group against the U.S. Forest Service and others — including a Northern California town called Paradise,
Continue ReadingBy Nicole Goodkind, CNN First Republic stock plunged by nearly 50% at the close of trading on Tuesday, hitting a new record low after the embattled lender reported late Monday that its total deposits fell 41% in the first quarter, to $104.5 billion, even after a consortium of banks stepped in with $30 billion to
Continue ReadingMADRID (AP) — Defending champion Ons Jabeur has pulled out of the Madrid Open because of an injured left calf, hampering her preparation for the French Open next month. The No. 4-ranked Jabeur announced her withdrawal from Madrid via Twitter on Monday. She stopped playing against No. 1 Iga Swiatek on Saturday while trailing 3-0
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer Sacramento star guard De’Aaron Fox broke a finger on his shooting hand and is doubtful to play in Game 5 of the Kings’ first-round series against the Golden State Warriors. The Kings say X-rays revealed an avulsion fracture on Fox’s left index finger. Fox remained in the game after
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Load management is a big topic across the NBA these days. One great way to make sure players get rest in the playoffs is to end a series early. The Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics all have that opportunity on Tuesday night when they
Continue ReadingBy TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants added some depth to their defensive line days before the NFL draft, signing defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson to a one-year contract on Monday. The Giants announced the signing of the former Alabama player who won a Super Bowl with the
Continue ReadingBy Mike Holden Click here for updates on this story CLEVELAND (WEWS) — The City of Cleveland is celebrating a major milestone when it comes to recycling and clean energy. Officials say the revamped recycling program is working and gaining some serious traction. They’ve already collected 900 tons of materials from going into landfills just
Continue ReadingMarysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) — Al inicio de la pandemia del covid-19, las enfermedades de transmisión sexual (ETS), aumentaron significativamente en Estados Unidos. La ETS responsable del incremento, de acuerdo a los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades, es la clamidia. En este episodio, el Dr. Elmer Huerta nos habla de
Continue ReadingBy Melanie Porter Click here for updates on this story UINTAH COUNTY, Utah (KSTU) — Hundreds of acres of land have been burned by a wildfire sparked in Uintah County that is threatening residents and infrastructure. The “Red Bridge Fire” is about 460 acres and is burning in the River Bottoms South of Ft. Duchesne,
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — Representantes diplomáticos de 20 países se reúnen en Bogotá este martes en el marco de la llamada Conferencia Internacional sobre el proceso político en Venezuela. En el encuentro, propiciado por el presidente de Colombia Gustavo Petro, se busca formular propuestas que permitan un nuevo ciclo de diálogos entre delegados de
Continue ReadingBy Johannah Grenaway Click here for updates on this story JASPER COUNTY, East Texas (KRIS) — Nine teenagers were injured in a shooting at an after-prom party in Jasper County, in East Texas. According to a press release, law enforcement responded to reports of a disturbance with shots fired early Sunday morning. Jasper County Sheriff’s
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