June 2023

Reform-minded prosecutors in northern Virginia win reelection nominations in Democratic primaries

June 20, 2023 5:31 pm The Associated Press

By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press LEESBURG, Va. (AP) — Three incumbent prosecutors in northern Virginia who faced tough challenges after being elected four years ago on a progressive reform agenda have won their Democratic primaries. In Loudoun County, Buta Biberaj won Tuesday over challenger Elizabeth Lancaster. In Arlington County, incumbent Parisa Dehghani-Tafti defeated Josh Katcher,

Road cycling series Bend Summer Criterium starts this week with clinic and races

June 20, 2023 5:10 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Summer Criterium road racing series, backed by legendary cyclist Chris Horner, is five weeks long, with races taking place on Wednesdays. Wednesday is the first day, starting with a clinic at Pacific Crest Middle School. The series has been in town for many years, under different organizations. This year,

Senate confirms lawyer who represented Mississippi abortion clinic at Supreme Court in Dobbs case for federal judgeship

June 20, 2023 5:03 pm CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, CNN Washington (CNN) — Julie Rikelman, the attorney who argued on behalf of the Mississippi abortion clinic before the Supreme Court in the case that led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, has been confirmed to a federal appeals court judgeship. The Senate voted 51-43 on Tuesday to confirm Rikelman to

Counter-terrorism experts say Africa is the world’s terrorism hot spot with half of 2022’s victims

June 20, 2023 5:00 pm The Associated Press

By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Counter-terrorism experts said Tuesday that Africa is now the world’s terrorism hot spot, with half of the victims killed last year in sub-Saharan Africa, though al-Qaida and Islamic State affiliates remain widespread, persistent and active elsewhere around the globe. Interpol, the international criminal police agency,

FIFPRO releases report on disparities in Women’s World Cup qualifying

June 20, 2023 4:45 pm The Associated Press

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer The path to the Women’s World Cup has been vastly uneven for the teams headed to Australia and New Zealand next month. A report released by global players’ union FIFPRO has outlined the disparity in standards and conditions for qualifying for the teams that vied for the 32

Wil Myers cut by Cincinnati Reds, who owe $4.19 million

June 20, 2023 4:43 pm The Associated Press

CINCINNATI (AP) — Outfielder Wil Myers was cut by the Cincinnati Reds after the team activated him from the 10-day injured list. Myers was designated for assignment and the Reds owe about $4.19 million from the $7.5 million, one-year contract he agreed to on Dec. 22. An 11-year veteran, the 32-year-old had been sidelined with

‘Price is Right’ contestant dislocates shoulder while jubilantly celebrating game win

June 20, 2023 4:43 pm CNN Newsource

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — “The Price is Right” got a little ‘bonkers’ last week when a highly energetic contestant named Henry dislocated his shoulder while celebrating a game win. The animated contestant was tasked with guessing the right price to win a trip to Hawaii during a game called “Bonkers,” which he successfully

Armie Hammer and his wife, Elizabeth Chambers, reach settlement in divorce

June 20, 2023 4:40 pm The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Armie Hammer has reached a divorce agreement with his wife, Elizabeth Chambers, nearly three years after she filed to end their marriage. Hammer’s attorney filed documents in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday informing a judge that the actor and Chambers have come to terms over child custody, child support, spousal

DA, ethics panel back judge in Donald Trump hush-money case, finding no evidence of bias

June 20, 2023 4:38 pm The Associated Press

By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s tempestuous views aside, Manhattan prosecutors say neither the former president nor his lawyers have shown any evidence to support their claims that the judge in his hush-money criminal case has an anti-Trump bias. They urged him to reject defense demands that he step

Georgia officials won’t take over elections in state’s largest county, debunk conspiracies

June 20, 2023 4:33 pm The Associated Press

By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s State Election Board won’t take over running elections in the state’s most populous county, ending an investigation that had sparked fears of partisan meddling. The board voted unanimously on Tuesday to end its performance review of Fulton County nearly two years after it had begun. Multiple

At least 41 killed in riot at Honduras woman’s prison

June 20, 2023 4:31 pm CNN Newsource

By CNN en Español (CNN) — A deadly riot at a women’s prison in Honduras led to at least 41 people being killed, Public Ministry spokesperson Yuri Mora told CNN en Español. The apparent prison riot broke out Tuesay at the Centro Femenino de Adaptacion Social, a women’s penitentiary outside the capital city Tegucigalpa, and

Kyle Kuzma opts out of his contract with the Wizards, AP source says

June 20, 2023 4:28 pm The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Kyle Kuzma will be a free agent when the league’s annual offseason shopping period starts next week. Kuzma has declined his $13 million player option with the Washington Wizards for next season, a person with knowledge of his decision said Tuesday, meaning he will be a free agent. The

The world’s 50 best restaurants for 2023 revealed

June 20, 2023 4:28 pm CNN Newsource

By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Peru’s capital city – and undoubtedly its gastronomic capital – had a tremendous showing Tuesday at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards, taking the No. 1 title and earning more slots in the top 50 than any other city. Four Lima restaurants made the 50 Best list: Central at

Hawaii volcano stops erupting, putting an end to stunning lava show

June 20, 2023 4:28 pm The Associated Press

HONOLULU (AP) — The nearly two-week eruption of a Hawaii volcano, one of the most active in the world, has come to a pause, scientists said. After a three-month hiatus, Kilauea began erupting again June 7 — displaying fountains of glowing red lava without threatening any communities or structures. Crowds of people flocked to the

Big Pokey, of Houston’s legendary Screwed Up Click, dies after collapsing at Juneteenth show

June 20, 2023 4:25 pm The Associated Press

By GARY GERARD HAMILTON Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Big Pokey, a popular Texas rapper and original member of Houston’s pioneering Screwed Up Click, died Sunday after a Juneteenth performance. Born Milton Powell, Pokey was 48. Known for Texas and Gulf Coast hits such as “Ball N’ Parlay,”“Who Dat Talking Down,” and a verse on

Victor Wembanyama throws out ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium ahead of NBA draft

June 20, 2023 4:09 pm The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-plus French player expected to be taken by San Antonio with the first pick in the NBA draft this week, threw out a wild ceremonial first pitch before the New York Yankees played the Seattle Mariners. He wore a pinstriped jersey with “New York” across the chest rather

Tomar siestas durante el día puede ser bueno para nuestro cerebro, revela un estudio

June 20, 2023 4:08 pm CNN Newsource

Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Tomar siestas durante el día puede ayudar a mantener la salud del cerebro a medida que envejecemos, según un nuevo estudio. Sin embargo, investigaciones anteriores han demostrado que las siestas en exceso también pueden ser perjudiciales. La práctica habitual de la siesta se relacionó con un mayor volumen cerebral total, lo

Los Angeles Dodgers select reliever Ryan Brasier, option Bryan Hudson

June 20, 2023 4:03 pm The Associated Press

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have selected the contract of veteran right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier in an attempt to bolster their beleaguered bullpen. The Dodgers also optioned left-hander Bryan Hudson to Triple-A Oklahoma City and designated right-hander Andre Jackson for assignment. Brasier signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers on June

Yes, inflation is coming down. That doesn’t mean goods and services will be cheaper

June 20, 2023 4:01 pm CNN Newsource

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — If inflation falls to 2% by the end of this year, that means the cost of everything will no longer be going up, right? Wrong. But that’s what the majority of UK residents think, according to a new survey from polling group Survation. What’s more, almost a

Sylvester Stallone dice que Adele exigió la estatua de Rocky como condición para comprar su casa

June 20, 2023 4:00 pm CNN Newsource

Carolina Calero (CNN) —Sylvester Stallone le dejó una parte de sí mismo a Adele. En una entrevista publicada recientemente en The Wall Street Journal, Stallone confirmó que la artista se quedó con una estatua de Rocky, personaje que él interpretó, cuando ella le compró su mansión en Los Ángeles. Ante la pregunta de si le

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