By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press OROVADA, Nevada (AP) — Just 45 miles (72 kilometers) from the Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation where Daranda Hinkey and her family corral horses and cows, a centerpiece of President Joe Biden’s clean energy plan is taking shape: construction of one of the largest lithium mines in the world. As heavy
Continue ReadingBy Celine Alkhaldi, Mostafa Salem and Ingrid Formanek, CNN (CNN) — Killings and attacks on communities in Darfur by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias have been reported “in clear violation” of a fragile ceasefire in Sudan, civil society groups said. At least four civil society groups and activists have reported attacks
Continue ReadingCNN By Celine Alkhaldi, Mostafa Salem and Ingrid Formanek, CNN (CNN) — Killings and attacks on communities in Darfur by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias have been reported “in clear violation” of a fragile ceasefire in Sudan, civil society groups said. At least four civil society groups and activists have reported
Continue ReadingBy Donald Judd and Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris said Monday that the story of Juneteenth is “the story of our ongoing fight to realize America’s promise – not for some, but for all.” As part of CNN’s “Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom” concert, Harris – the nation’s first Black
Continue ReadingCNN By Donald Judd and Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris said Monday that the story of Juneteenth is “the story of our ongoing fight to realize America’s promise – not for some, but for all.” As part of CNN’s “Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom” concert, Harris – the nation’s first
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton said Monday she will “carry out my duties” ahead of the historic impeachment trial of her husband, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, but did not outright say whether or not she will recuse herself on a vote to remove him from office. Breaking weeks of public
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Josh Jung hit his 15th home run, Jonah Heim had a late two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2. A day after wiping out six-run deficit in a win over Toronto, the Rangers hung on after Jung helped them grab
Continue ReadingWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand has marked the one month countdown to the start of the Women’s World Cup by creating a full-size football pitch in the shadow of the country’s highest mountain Aoraki Mount Cook. The 105-meter long, 68-meter wide (114 yards by 74 yards) pitch was built on the tussocky plains
Continue ReadingBy Kate Springer, CNN (CNN) — Travel has come a long way since the age of Silk Road caravans, daunting sea voyages and steam locomotives -– and will continue to transform in years to come. Concepts that feel plucked from sci-fi novels and films are quickly making their way into mainstream travel, shaping every step
Continue ReadingKABC By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The search for British actor Julian Sands, who was first reported missing in January after going hiking in the San Gabriel mountains northeast of Los Angeles, resumed on Saturday, according to a news release on Monday from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The release stated that officials
Continue ReadingCarolina Calero (CNN) — El presidente de Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Pou, anunció este lunes en conferencia de prensa que decretó la “emergencia hídrica para la zona metropolitana” de Montevideo con el fin de ayudar a controlar la crisis de abastecimiento de agua potable en la capital. El principal embalse de agua dulce que nutre a
Continue ReadingBy JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto homered and hit a go-ahead, two-run single in his return to the Reds’ lineup after a 10-month absence that followed surgery, helping Cincinnati extend its longest winning streak in a decade to nine with a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Cincinnati took over the
Continue ReadingBy STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Alek Thomas homered during Arizona’s six-run first inning against Corbin Burnes, Merrill Kelly continued his road dominance and the Diamondbacks rolled to a 9-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night. Kelly (9-3) moved into the NL lead for wins by striking out seven and
Continue ReadingBy JIM GOMEZ Associated Press CALBAYOG, Philippines (AP) — Delfina Guiwan’s heart was pounding as she snuck back to her village, now abandoned and eerily quiet, in the fertile foothills of gently erupting Mayon volcano in the northeastern Philippines. When patrolling police spotted her, they warned that the village is off-limits because of the danger
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Verdugo tripled and drove in four runs, James Paxton pitched 6 1/3 effective innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 9-3 for their fifth straight win. Triston Casas hit a two-run homer and Jarren Duran added three doubles for Boston, which has outscored
Continue ReadingBy Kylie Atwood, Simone McCarthy and Jennifer Hansler, CNN Beijing (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said that the United States and China had made “progress” toward steering relations back on track as both sides agreed on the need to “stabilize” the bilateral relationship between the two superpowers. The top US
Continue ReadingCarolina Calero (CNN) — La directora ejecutiva del Consejo Nacional Anticorrupción (CNA) de Honduras, Gabriela Castellanos, confirmó este lunes a medios locales que abandonó el país junto a su familia, y aseguró que recibió amenazas que ponen en riesgo su integridad personal debido al trabajo que realiza al frente de la institución. La titular de
Continue ReadingBy ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Bennett Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning after he made a huge defensive play at the plate to lead No. 1 national seed Wake Forest to a 3-2 victory over LSU in the College World Series. The Demon Deacons are now
Continue ReadingBy WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Drew Smyly gave up three hits in five innings and the surging Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0. Smyly (7-4) worked around five walks to win his second straight start following a three-game losing streak. Mike Tauchman finished with three hits and drove in three
Continue ReadingMIAMI (AP) — Luis Arraez went 5 for 5 again to raise his batting average to .400, and Jorge Soler homered as the streaking Miami Marlins routed the Toronto Blue Jays 11-0. Jon Berti had three hits and Jesús Sánchez doubled twice for the Marlins, who finished with a season-high 19 hits and won their
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