By JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — Colorado Democratic lawmakers killed an ambitious bill Thursday that would have banned the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms, citing promises made to their constituents and concerns over the sweep of the ban even in a state still reeling from a mass shooting in Colorado
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — Gustavo Petro, presidente de Colombia, y Joe Biden, presidente de Estados Unidos, se reunieron este jueves en la Casa Blanca, en el primer encuentro bilateral de los dos mandatarios desde que asumieron el cargo. Biden le dio a la bienvenida a Petro y dijo que considera a Colombia “la clave del hemisferio”
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, CNN A Utah CEO who is demanding that many of his remote employees start working in the company’s offices says staff members must make sacrifices, and questions whether people who serve as primary caregivers for their children, specifically working mothers and single mothers, are doing right by both their employers and their
Continue ReadingBy Gabe Swartz Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — With legal marijuana available now in Missouri and with requests flowing in from customers, Guy’s Snacks announced Thursday that the Kansas City-based company is unveiling multiple THC-infused products just in time for 4/20 celebrations. Guy’s Snacks and Franklin’s Stash House,
Continue ReadingBy SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The family of a man shot and killed by police in northwestern New Mexico after they responded to the wrong address are calling for the officers to be charged with murder and the police chief to resign. Lawyers for the family of Robert Dotson want
Continue ReadingBy RODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has refused to sign into law a controversial new bill against homosexuality that prescribes the death penalty in some cases, requesting that it should be amended. Museveni’s decision was announced late Thursday after a meeting of ruling party lawmakers, almost all
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday set an execution date for a man who sexually assaulted and killed a 6-year-old St. Louis County girl in 2002. Johnny Johnson is scheduled to be put to death Aug. 1. Johnson was staying with friends in Valley Park, Missouri,
Continue ReadingBy ELLEN KNICKMEYER and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden touted U.S. climate investments at a virtual White House climate summit. But Biden’s message Thursday was challenged by the U.N. secretary-general. Antonio Guterres said in a a video for the White House summit that expanded oil and gas drilling and other
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Billy Joel. Personal Birth date: May 9, 1949 Birth place: Bronx, New York Birth name: William Martin Joel Father: Howard Joel, engineer and pianist Mother: Rosalind (Nyman) Joel, homemaker Marriages: Alexis Roderick (2015-present); Katie Lee (2004-2009, divorced); Christie Brinkley (1985-1994,
Continue ReadingBy Alexis Mathews Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — While breast cancer awareness is commonly observed in October, one local nonprofit works year-round to fund research and unmask a cure for the disease, while also uplifting patients in the thick of the battle. Boxes of Hope are care packages created
Continue ReadingBy Steve Contorno and Fredreka Schouten, CNN For much of the past two years, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has shaped his political narrative with rapid-fire policy moves and a resounding reelection victory fueling his ascendency as a potential 2024 candidate and top primary rival to former President Donald Trump. But as he steps out onto
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN)– ¿Necesitas ayuda para encontrar el hotel dentro del aeropuerto de Doha? Busca el oso de peluche de bronce de 7 metros de altura y gira a la derecha en la tienda Hermes. Los pasajeros en tránsito por el Aeropuerto Internacional Hamad de la capital de Qatar pueden optar por salir del aeropuerto
Continue ReadingBy KAREEM CHEHAYEB and NINIEK KARMINI Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Large parts of the Muslim world marked the end of the fasting month of Ramadan at sundown Thursday and ushered in the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, but the festivities were overshadowed by raging battles for control of Sudan and a deadly stampede in Yemen.
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The Oregon Public Utility Commission is hosting a virtual public comment hearing next Wednesday at 6 p.m. to give Crooked River Ranch Water Company customers an opportunity to comment on the impacts of the utility’s proposed 33 percent increase to its water rates.
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The NPJ (North Pacific Juniors) Bend 12 National team has racked up the wins this year and earned a bid to nationals
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin says he’s never been ejected twice from the same game — until Wednesday night. In the ninth inning with the game tied at 2, Mike Trout was called out on a checked swing by first base ump Will Little, stranding two. Nevin came out of
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — El Gobierno de Costa Rica anunció este miércoles un plan para enfrentar la inseguridad y el incremento del número de homicidios, lo que incluye más agentes de la fuerza pública en la calle. “Desde el Ejecutivo, no vamos a escatimar esfuerzo o sacrificio alguno, esto no se trata de discursos”, dijo
Continue ReadingBy Gabriella Garza Click here for updates on this story WAUKESHA, Wisconsin (WISN) — A court fight is currently happening over a Waukesha County school district’s decision to allow students to change their name and preferred pronouns without parental consent. The court battle stems from a 2021 incident when a student at Kettle Moraine Middle
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — Online registration for a lottery draw where winners can buy tickets for next year’s Olympic Games in Paris has closed. Entries for the draw ended at 6 p.m. local time and applicants must wait until early next month to find out if they were successful. Paris 2024 organizers tweeted a final message
Continue ReadingBy Ariane de Vogue, Tierney Sneed and Joan Biskupic, CNN Two Democratic lawmakers want former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff to clarify certain aspects of the Supreme Court‘s investigation into last year’s the leak of the draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. Chertoff was tapped by Chief Justice John Roberts to review a report compiled
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