By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump on Tuesday asked for a meeting with Attorney General Merrick Garland as a Justice Department investigation into the former president’s handling of classified documents shows signs of winding down. In the letter, which Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, attorneys John Rowley
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — Para sorpresa de muchos, la vicepresidenta de Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, y el expresidente Mauricio Macri comparten una visión electoral para las elecciones presidenciales de octubre: la definición en balotaje parece inevitable. “Vamos a ir a una segunda vuelta con esta nueva expresión más rupturista”, dijo Macri, líder de
Continue ReadingBy Isabel Rosales and Jaide Garcia, CNN (CNN) — The Hernando County School Board has closed its investigation into a Florida teacher who showed the Disney film “Strange World” to her fifth-grade class, according to a copy of the district’s final report provided to CNN by Jenna Barbee, the educator. Barbee said the Florida Department
Continue ReadingCarolina Calero (CNN) — El martes se aprobó en Francia la prohibición de vuelos nacionales cortos para trayectos que puedan realizarse en tren en dos horas y media. Clement Beaune, Ministro francés de Transportes, celebró el decreto. “Se trata de un paso esencial y de un símbolo fuerte en la política de reducción de las
Continue ReadingBy Mary Kay Mallonee and Paula Reid, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s attorneys are requesting a meeting with Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the investigation by the special counsel’s office. In a letter sent to Garland Tuesday, the former president’s attorneys, John Rowley and James Trusty, wrote, “We request a meeting at your earliest convenience
Continue ReadingBy Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — When Nasreen Sheikh walks down a busy street, she doesn’t see the faces of the people walking by – she sees the clothes they wear and the suffering of those who made them. As a child, Sheikh worked up to 20 hours a day in a sweatshop
Continue ReadingBy SIBI ARASU Associated Press RAICHUR, India (AP) — In the searing heat that often envelops southern India, a ceiling fan brings sweet relief for the newborn babies and their mothers at the Government Maternity Hospital in the ancient town of Raichur. But such respite wasn’t always guaranteed in a region where frequent power cuts
Continue ReadingBy ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Target is removing some items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month after intense backlash from some customers who confronted workers and tipped over displays. “Since introducing this year’s collection, we’ve experienced threats impacting our team
Continue ReadingBy KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways has dismissed three cabin crew members after a passenger accused them of discriminating against non-English speakers, in a case that drew criticism from Chinese state media. Airline CEO Ronald Lam expressed his apologies to the passenger and the community over the
Continue ReadingBy KEVIN COONEY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Corbin Carroll singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning for his third hit and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 on Tuesday night for their ninth victory in 11 games. At 29-20, Arizona moved nine games over .500 for the first time since
Continue ReadingBy JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Brianna Navarrosa beat the world’s top-ranked amateur, Rose Zhang, and Southern California knocked off reigning champion Stanford 3-1 in the NCAA women’s golf semifinals. In the other semifinal, Wake Forest beat Texas A&M 3-0 to earn its second trip to the national final. Zhang won
Continue ReadingBy JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt homered in his first two at-bats and Adam Wainwright earned his first victory over Cincinnati since 2019 as the Cardinals defeated the Reds 8-5. Since starting the season 10-24, the Cardinals have won 12 of their last 16 games. Goldschmidt hit solo homers in the
Continue ReadingCongress and President Biden “have to” reach agreement on raising the debt ceiling by the June 1 deadline, as to do otherwise “would be irresponsible,” with devastating impacts Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said during an interview Tuesday at the NewsChannel 21 studios.
Continue ReadingBy MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had six RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays stopped a five-game losing streak with a 20-1 rout of the Tampa Bay Rays, scoring their last 10 runs off position players. Guerrero put Toronto ahead with an RBI single off Taj Bradley in
Continue ReadingHOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Hunter Furtado made his second career start and threw five scoreless innings, Andrew Pinckney hit a two-run home run and No. 9 seed Alabama beat Kentucky 4-0 at the SEC Tournament to end the Wildcats’ season. Alabama plays top-seeded Florida in a double-elimination game. Furtado allowed just two hits with two
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — The House Ethics Committee announced it has ended its investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell, according to a new letter obtained by CNN. “The Committee will take no further action in this matter,” the letter to the California Democrat stated. The panel opened an investigation into Swalwell on April 9,
Continue ReadingBy SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A group of southern Utah drag performers and the ACLU are suing the city of St. George over its decision to deny permits for a show in a public park, arguing it was discriminatory and violated their free speech and due process. Southern Utah Drag
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars could be without captain Jamie Benn for more than all of that time he missed in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final. An NHL suspension is possible after he was ejected for his ugly hit early against Vegas captain Mark Stone. The
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — A former Seattle man who stole over $1 million in jobless benefits and small business loans during the COVID-19 pandemic was sentenced on Tuesday to more than eight years in prison, Seattle U.S. Attorney Nick Brown said in a statement. Bryan Sparks, 42, was indicted for the fraud scheme in November 2021
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — A former Seattle man who stole over $1 million in jobless benefits and small business loans during the COVID-19 pandemic was sentenced on Tuesday to more than eight years in prison, Seattle U.S. Attorney Nick Brown said in a statement. Bryan Sparks, 42, was indicted for the fraud scheme in November 2021
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