May 2023

Senate passes resolution to overturn Biden administration rule that does not penalize immigrants for receiving government benefits

May 17, 2023 3:25 pm CNN Newsource

By Nicky Robertson and Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday to stop a Biden administration immigration rule that eliminates potential hurdles for immigrants using some public benefits and trying to obtain legal status, known as “public charge.” It passed 50-47, with two Democratic senators crossing party lines – Joe Manchin

New rule targets college programs that leave grads with low income, high debt

May 17, 2023 3:23 pm The Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — College programs that leave graduates underpaid or buried in loans would be cut off from federal money under a proposal issued Wednesday by the Biden administration, but the rules would apply only to for-profit colleges and a tiny fraction of programs at traditional universities. The Education

Glasnow likely will get additional minor league appearance

May 17, 2023 3:18 pm The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Tampa Bay probably will give right-hander Tyler Glasnow one more minor league rehabilitation start before activating him from the injured last.Sidelined since spring training, Glasnow allowed three hits over four scoreless innings and struck out five for Triple-A Durham against Nashville on Tuesday night. He threw 40 of 57 pitches for

Lakers and Nuggets both take lessons from LA’s comeback that fell short in West opener

May 17, 2023 3:18 pm The Associated Press

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are taking solace in their big second-half comeback that fell just short in the Western Conference finals opener at Denver. They aren’t alone — the Denver Nuggets also feel L.A.’s furious rally held takeaways for them heading into Game 2 on Thursday

Biden administration looking at arranging high-profile visits to China by senior officials

May 17, 2023 3:17 pm CNN Newsource

CNN By Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration is looking at arranging a series of possible visits to Beijing by top administration officials in the coming months as part of an effort to reengage with China on substantive issues after the Chinese spy balloon incident prompted Secretary of State Antony Blinken to postpone

Biden administration looking at arranging high-profile visits to China by senior officials

May 17, 2023 3:17 pm CNN Newsource

By Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration is looking at arranging a series of possible visits to Beijing by top administration officials in the coming months as part of an effort to reengage with China on substantive issues after the Chinese spy balloon incident prompted Secretary of State Antony Blinken to postpone a

‘Largest underwater scanning project in history’ gives never-before-seen view of Titanic

May 17, 2023 3:17 pm CNN Newsource

By Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — The mysterious 1912 sinking of the luxury passenger liner, the Titanic, has long served as a source of fascination for many. Historians now believe that a new underwater scanning project may provide answers to some of the unanswered questions regarding the tragedy that killed more than 1,500 people. A

EA Sports College Football game to pay players for likeness if they opt in

May 17, 2023 3:15 pm The Associated Press

By The Associated Press College football players will benefit financially from the use of their likenesses when EA Sports brings back its college football game for the first time since 2013. The gaming company says it wants “to bring an EA SPORTS college football experience back to our fans,” and will allow student-athletes to opt

Feinstein’s return prompts renewed scrutiny over her fitness for office

May 17, 2023 3:09 pm CNN Newsource

By Kristin Wilson, Ted Barrett and Nicky Robertson, CNN (CNN) — Just a week after her return to the United States Senate after a roughly three month absence, questions continue to swirl around Sen. Dianne Feinstein and her mental capacity to serve in the world’s greatest deliberative body. The 89-year-old Democrat had been recovering from

Bernardo Silva strikes twice to stun Real Madrid and send Manchester City to Champions League final

May 17, 2023 2:59 pm CNN Newsource

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Manchester City has an opportunity to win its first ever Champions League trophy after delivering a masterful performance against European giant Real Madrid on Wednesday. In a semifinal which was emblematic of the changing of the guard in European football, City tore apart the 14-time winner of Europe’s elite

Díaz, Rockies score 11 runs over 2 innings, rally past Reds 11-6

May 17, 2023 2:56 pm The Associated Press

By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Elias Díaz drove in three runs and Kris Bryant, Jurickson Profar and Brenton Doyle each had two RBIs in a two-inning, 11-run burst that helped the Colorado Rockies erase a five-run deficit and beat the Cincinnati Reds 11-6. The Rockies sent 19 batters to the plate and

Brazil’s Congress opens probe into soccer match-fixing scandal

May 17, 2023 2:55 pm The Associated Press

By MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s lower house of Congress has opened a probe into a soccer match-fixing scandal that has rocked the sport in the South American nation. It is the third investigation into evidence of wrongdoing by soccer players who allegedly made sure to get bookings and gave away

Montana governor bans TikTok

May 17, 2023 2:55 pm CNN Newsource

By Samantha Delouya, CNN New York (CNN) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill Wednesday banning TikTok in the state. Gianforte tweeted that he has banned TikTok in Montana “to protect Montanans’ personal and private data from the Chinese Communist Party,” officially making it the first state to ban the social media application. The

Woman pleads guilty to failure to report a death after concealing mother’s death

May 17, 2023 2:50 pm CNN Newsource

By Anisa Snipes and Alvieann Chandler Click here for updates on this story POLK COUNTY, North Carolina (WHNS) — An Upstate woman who admitted to dumping her mother’s body in a river to collect her social security money plead guilty in federal court to failure to report a death Wednesday morning. In 2021, Beth Beamer

Effort to expel Santos falters as Republicans vote to send measure to Ethics Committee

May 17, 2023 2:49 pm The Associated Press

By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A resolution to expel Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., from Congress was referred to the House Ethics Committee on Wednesday as Republicans successfully sidestepped an effort to force them into a vote that could have narrowed their already slim four-seat majority. The House voted along party lines, 221-204,

South Carolina Animal Control officer fired after leaving dog in someone’s yard

May 17, 2023 2:48 pm CNN Newsource

By Kennedi Harris Click here for updates on this story PENDELTON South Carolina (WHNS) — Weeks ago, an Anderson County woman complained that an animal control officer lost her dog. After police launched an investigation Tuesday, we learned the officer was fired after lying about where he took the dog on May 8th. “We call

Federal attorneys agree to pause litigation for water violations in Mississippi’s capital

May 17, 2023 2:48 pm The Associated Press

By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Attorneys for the federal government, Mississippi and the state’s capital city have agreed to request to delay litigation from a complaint filed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that says the city hasn’t been meeting standards for providing reliable drinking water. In a Wednesday

Veterans Band of Corpus Christi makes surprise visit to homebound veterans

May 17, 2023 2:46 pm CNN Newsource

By Illi-Anna Martinez Click here for updates on this story CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) — Several home bound veterans in the Coastal Bend veterans were given a special visit. On Tuesday, the Veterans Band of Corpus Christi traveled to the homes of eight veterans to recognize them for their service. Each of the veterans visited

Sunny, warm, unlikely chance of rain tonight

May 17, 2023 2:44 pm KTVZ

Good Wednesday evening, Central Oregon! It’s been another sunny and warm spring day on the High Desert. Temperatures were in the low 80s in the warmest parts of the day, and skies have remained mostly clear. We’ve had a gentle breeze out of the north at around 5 mph, and the rest of the week

Unique military challenge coin returned to Medal of Honor recipient

May 17, 2023 2:42 pm CNN Newsource

By Pat Simon Click here for updates on this story CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) — A few weeks ago, a shiny object caught the eye of Dora Mireles as she had just finished shopping at the H-E-B store in Moore Plaza. She walked up to it and picked it up. It was a coin that

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