By KIM TONG-HYUNG and HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern sea early Wednesday in what appeared to be a statement of defiance as the United States deployed a nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea for the first time in decades. The launches came
Continue ReadingBy FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Tuesday passed a Republican-led resolution reaffirming its support for Israel with strong bipartisan approval — an implicit rebuke of a leading Democrat who, over the weekend, called the country a “racist state” but later apologized. The resolution, introduced by Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, passed
Continue ReadingBy EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — An artificial intelligence company executive told the first U.N. Security Council meeting on AI’s threats to global peace that the handful of big tech companies leading the race to commercialize AI can’t be trusted to guarantee the safety of systems we don’t yet understand and
Continue ReadingBy MATT DERRICK Associated Press ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Quarterback Patrick Mahomes arrived at training camp Tuesday with the understanding that he and his Kansas City Chiefs teammates need to be better in 2023 if they want to repeat as Super Bowl champions. Mahomes earned Most Valuable Player honors last season and captured his
Continue ReadingBy JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As a summer heat wave continues to bake most of Texas, family members of inmates are calling for all of the state’s prisons to be fully air conditioned. Only about 30% of Texas’ 100 prisons are fully air conditioned. During a rally Tuesday outside the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department is currently accepting applications for the 2023 Citizens Academy. The academy is an opportunity for give those living in Redmond an overview of the criminal justice system, an in-depth understanding of how their police department functions, as well as explore the roles of the Patrol division, Detectives,
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN Español) — En julio de 2022, y sin imaginar que las elecciones generales se celebrarían justo un año después, la todavía vicepresidenta segunda del Gobierno de España y ministra de Trabajo y Economía Social, Yolanda Díaz, presentó en sociedad su nuevo proyecto político: Sumar. Por aquel entonces, y con la idea de
Continue ReadingMETAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says third-round draft choice Kendre Miller and fourth-round draft choice Nick Saldiveri are among a handful of players the club has placed on injury lists with a week left before the opening of training camp. Miller is a running back who rushed for 1,399
Continue ReadingBy Marie Lodi, CNN (CNN) — When the trailer for Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie was first released, Google Trend searches for fluffy mules shot up 115 percent. This was, of course, largely inspired by the trailer’s scene featuring Margot Robbie’s Barbie stepping out of her pink stilettos and into a tip-toe pose, a reference to
Continue ReadingNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Zach Arnett is the lone rookie among the Southeastern Conference’s 14 head coaches. He’s also the youngest at 36 along with being the first of Hispanic descent in the league’s history. He’s been around the league long enough to know Tuesday that he broke the standard set by his former boss
Continue ReadingBy JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Right-hander Paul Skenes, taken by Pittsburgh with the first pick in this month’s amateur draft, agreed to a contract that includes a $9.2 million signing bonus. The amount is the highest for a drafted player, topping the $8,416,300 Detroit agreed to with first baseman Spencer Torkelson, the
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Working Oregonians who need to take time off for important life events can apply for benefits from Paid Leave Oregon starting Aug. 14, with benefits starting Sept. 3.
Continue ReadingBy Krystal Hur, CNN (CNN) — AT&T stock fell to its lowest level since 1993 on Tuesday, extending its losses following a report earlier this month that some of the country’s largest network providers left thousands of lead-covered cables in several locations across the United States. The Wall Street Journal on July 9 reported that
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Rachel Zegler is, yet again, addressing criticism related to casting decisions on Disney Studios’ upcoming live-action remake of its 1937 animated classic “Snow White,” in which she stars as the titular heroine. “Extremely appreciative of the love I feel from those defending me online, but please don’t tag me
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The Flat Fire that broke out near the southwest Oregon town of Agness just over a week ago has now burned more than 20,000 acres, as burnout operations by some of the more than 1,200 firefighters to slow its spread have also grown the human-caused fire.
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Britney Spears tiene nueva música en camino. La estrella del pop colaboró en un nuevo single con el productor y exvocalista de Black Eyed Peas, Will.i.am, quien este lunes compartió un adelanto en su Instagram de una nueva canción titulada “Mind Your Business”. “¡¡¡Uh oh!!! Este verano está a punto de
Continue ReadingBy Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — State prosecutors in Michigan announced criminal charges Tuesday against the 16 Republicans who served as fake electors in 2020, a watershed moment in the still-ongoing federal and state investigations into the 2020 election aftermath. Some of the GOP electors in Michigan were local activists who were recruited to serve
Continue ReadingBy Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — An unidentified former member of the Northwestern University football team is suing the school and the recently fired head coach, according to a civil claim filed Tuesday in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois. The suit alleges former coach Pat Fitzgerald “enabled a culture of racism and/or other
Continue ReadingTORONTO (AP) — Infielder Rougned Odor was cut by the struggling San Diego Padres. who activated catcher Luis Campusano from the 60-day injured list before a game at Toronto. San Diego selected the contract of outfielder Taylor Kohlwey from Triple- El Paso and recalled infielder Alfonso Rivas from the Chihuahuas. Catcher Austin Nola and utilityman
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN) — Taco John’s, la cadena regional que tiene la marca registrada “Taco Tuesday”, anunció este martes que pone fin a su lucha en defensa de la frase y la “abandonará” porque no quiere pagar los honorarios legales que conlleva una pelea contra Taco Bell. “Siempre nos hemos enorgullecido de ser
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