NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — Bipartisan federal legislation is being introduced that would protect U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets who report a sexual assault from being disciplined for minor collateral misconduct, such as underage drinking. Such a change would put the Connecticut service academy in line with policies at Department of Defense military academies. House
Continue ReadingBy HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, STEVE REED and TERESA M. WALKER Associated Press MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The father of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley died overnight in an explosion that destroyed the NFL player’s North Carolina home and left another person injured, authorities said Tuesday. Robert M. Farley, 61, was found dead in the debris of
Continue ReadingBy JAKE OFFENHARTZ and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A former suburban New York police chief who once led the Gilgo Beach killings investigation and later went to prison for beating a suspect was arrested again Tuesday after authorities say he attempted to engage in sex with an undercover ranger at
Continue ReadingBy JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The head of Nebraska’s university system will be the new president of Ohio State University. Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. is a veteran higher education leader with extensive military experience. He’ll start his new role on Jan. 1. Trustees voted for his appointment Tuesday, the first
Continue ReadingBy Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Alice Hawkins has never photographed her idol, Dolly Parton, but she has photographed many Dollys. One Dolly is on horseback, red heels in stirrups and blonde curls piled high on her head. In another image, two Dollys link their arms around each other’s waists, fingers fanning out with long
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Drew Barrymore has a new protector. The actress and daytime TV host was at the 92nd Street Y in New York City on Monday for a conversation with singer Reneé Rapp when a man yelled out Barrymore’s name, appearing to startle her. As the man approached the stage,
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN) — Ver el debut de la superestrella del fútbol Leo Messi en el área de Nueva York podría costarte tanto como una cena en el afamado restaurante de carne Peter Luger. El partido del Inter Miami de este sábado es el primero de Messi en la temporada regular de la
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Strauss, Steve Contorno and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump has attracted a lot of attention for his lead in the polls and the money race, but he’s also already ahead in an essential area that’s gotten less notice: the delegate process. Trump’s team has the lead in both its
Continue ReadingBy REBECCA REYNOLDS Associated Press A giraffe without spots at a Tennessee zoo may be plain, but she’s definitely not ordinary. The female reticulated giraffe was born July 31 at the family-owned Brights Zoo in Limestone, a rural community in northeastern Tennessee. David Bright, one of the zoo’s owners, said the plain brown animal is
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After several months of declines, seasonally adjusted unemployment rates across Central Oregon saw little to no change in July, with marginal decreases in Deschutes and Jefferson counties, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday.
Continue ReadingBy MARIA DI MENTO of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy MacKenzie Scott’s quest to give the bulk of her wealth to charity continues. So far this year, 24 nonprofits have announced they’ve received unrestricted donations from Scott through her Yield Giving fund, according to a Chronicle of Philanthropy tally. The gifts total $146
Continue ReadingBy CAMILLE FASSETT Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A rare and dangerous fungal infection has been spreading across the United States in recent years — and a primary theory is that climate change is driving its rapid rise. The fungus called Candida auris was first discovered in hospitals in New York in 2016. Last year,
Continue ReadingDENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE, Alaska (AP) — Officials at Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve said recovering the bodies of two men killed earlier this month in a plane crash in a ravine cannot be performed safely. Park Chief Ranger Jordan Neumann said if and when conditions change, such as a lower volume or
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — IBM is selling assets of The Weather Company — including Weather.com and The Weather Channel mobile app — to private equity firm Francisco Partners. The two companies announced the sale Tuesday but did not disclose its price. IBM said it will still keep its sustainability software business and plans to still
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — El presidente del Gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez, aseguró que las disculpas del presidente de la federación de fútbol de España, Luis Rubiales, por el beso a Jennifer Hermoso tras la final del Mundial Femenino “no son suficientes”. El presidente del Gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez, afirmó que las disculpas de Luis
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — La tormenta tropical Franklin, que se formó en el Caribe en los últimos días, se desplaza lentamente hacia la isla La Española, según la actualización de las 8 a.m. ET de este martes del Centro Nacional de Huracanes (NHC). Franklin, que ahora mismo es una tormenta tropical, tiene vientos
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – In response to unprecedented passport processing delays at the Department of State, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) recently joined several colleagues to introduce the Passport Modernization Act. The bipartisan proposal seeks to make the passport application process easier and more efficient.
Continue ReadingBy Jill Martin and Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — The NBA announced Tuesday it has fined Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden $100,000 for what the league is calling “public trade demands.” The fine was for Harden’s “public comments on August 14 and 17 indicating that he would not perform the services called for under his
Continue ReadingCNN By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — There’s a brand new spotless superstar on the scene at a Tennessee zoo. She doesn’t have a name yet, but she’s already made a big splash among her herd – she’s a giraffe without patches. The 6-foot wonder was born sans spots on July 31 at Bright’s Zoo,
Continue ReadingBy Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — There’s a brand new spotless superstar on the scene at a Tennessee zoo. She doesn’t have a name yet, but she’s already made a big splash among her herd – she’s a giraffe without patches. The 6-foot wonder was born sans spots on July 31 at Bright’s Zoo, a
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