By AAMER MADHANI and EMILY SWANSON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Just 33% of American adults say they approve of President Joe Biden’s handling of the economy and only 24% say national economic conditions are in good shape. That’s according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Public approval
Continue ReadingBy Stephen Collinson, CNN Washington (CNN) — America is heading close to the brink of a self-imposed economic disaster with the Republican-led House refusing to pay the country’s debts unless President Joe Biden agrees on cuts to current and future spending and new curbs on social programs. Unless a compromise to raise the government’s borrowing
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Sure, lots of folks are eagerly anticipating this Sunday’s “Succession” finale. But what if you haven’t followed the Roy family drama? There’s plenty of new don’t miss new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Among the offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will make only modest progress in its fight against inflation for the rest of this year, even while keeping its benchmark interest rate at a 16-year high, a group of business economists predict in a new survey. The National Association for Business Economics’
Continue ReadingBy Simone McCarthy, CNN (CNN) — The United States and Papua New Guinea have signed a new bilateral defense cooperation agreement – a move that has sparked controversy in the Pacific Island nation and comes as Washington and China jostle for influence in the region. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Papua New Guinea
Continue ReadingBy Kathleen Magramo, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A massive fire broke out at the historic Manila Central Post Office in the Philippine capital late Sunday, with teams of firefighters battling for more than seven hours through the night before it was finally brought under control. The fire started around 11:45 p.m. local time and
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — For those keeping score, that’s one wedding (sort of), one funeral this season on “Succession,” with the latter joining the pantheon of memorable funeral-related entertainment – on a level with “The Godfather” or the “Chuckles the Clown” episode of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” take your pick. The
Continue ReadingCNN Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — For those keeping score, that’s one wedding (sort of), one funeral this season on “Succession,” with the latter joining the pantheon of memorable funeral-related entertainment – on a level with “The Godfather” or the “Chuckles the Clown” episode of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” take your pick.
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Erik Spoelstra had his team fully expecting that Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals would be extremely difficult, that the Miami Heat were going to have to take the best shot that a desperate bunch of Boston Celtics could muster. He was wrong. It was
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Erik Spoelstra had his team fully expecting that Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals would be extremely difficult, that the Miami Heat were going to have to take the best shot that a desperate bunch of Boston Celtics could muster. He was wrong. It was
Continue ReadingSYDNEY (AP) — World Cup champion Argentina will play Australia at the Workers’ Stadium in Beijing and take on Indonesia during a two-game exhibition tour to Asia next month. Argentina will play the Socceroos on June 15 in the Chinese capital. It’ll be the first meeting between the teams since Lionel Messi and his Argentina
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — La Fiscalía del Estado de México informó este sábado que desistirá de continuar ejerciendo acción penal en contra de Roxana Ruiz Santiago, una mujer que había sido sentenciada a más de 6 años de prisión por un tribunal luego de matar a un hombre que la agredió sexualmente
Continue ReadingBy JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Michael Block is not the little-known club pro from Southern California anymore. During a four-day stretch at the PGA Championship Block held his own against the world’s best, became a gallery favorite, made a hole in one and finished tied for 15th with a score
Continue ReadingBy MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has joined soccer clubs and players in coming out to support star striker Vinícius Júnior after he once more faced racist abuse in a Spanish league match on Sunday. The latest incident took place in Real Madrid’s 1-0
Continue ReadingBy MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has joined soccer clubs and players in coming out to support star striker Vinícius Júnior after he once more faced racist abuse in a Spanish league match on Sunday. The latest incident took place in Real Madrid’s 1-0
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Sunday night, we can expect mostly clear with a low between the mid 30’s to low 40’s. Expect sunshine and breezy conditions Monday, with temperatures in the mid to upper 60’s. As the week progresses, temperatures will slowly begin to rise, hitting near 70 degrees by Tuesday. The warmest day of the week appears to
Continue ReadingBy WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler’s surge to a second-place finish at the PGA Championship vaulted him back atop the world golf rankings. Scheffler says the ranking is nice but would have preferred to find a way to track down winner Brooks Koepka. Scheffler posted a 5-under 65 during
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — Veintidós años de películas de “The Fast & the Furious” han creado suficientes personajes e historia como para que abunden los cameos y los reencuentros en “Fast X”. Sin embargo, a pesar de su acción de alto octanaje, esta décima película no hace más que acelerar el motor para más secuelas venideras,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. To help spread awareness, the 10th annual Steps Against Melanoma walks were held in Portland and four other Oregon cities Sunday. The walk at Riverbend Park had lots of mini-sunscreens to layer up for the three mile walk. It’s expanded to five cities — from Portland to Bend (for
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Es una de las actrices más célebres de su generación, pero Cate Blanchett quiere dedicarse todavía más tiempo al cine. “Siempre estoy intentando dejar de actuar”, declaró esta semana en el Festival de Cannes durante una conversación con Elizabeth Wagmeister, corresponsal jefe de Variety. “Llevo toda mi vida profesional intentando dejar
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