By Celina Tebor, CNN New York (CNN) — Two people were charged with federal drug crimes in the overdose death of a 1-year-old boy and the hospitalization of three other children at a day care in the Bronx, according to a complaint filed in the Southern District of New York on Monday. Grei Mendez, 36,
Continue ReadingBy ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Michigan’s attorney general is suggesting conservative politics played a role in the acquittal of three men in the final trial related to a plan to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Like Whitmer, Dana Nessel is a Democrat. She told a liberal group Monday that the trial was held
Continue ReadingEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Suspended Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker says he’s “disappointed — but not surprised” that the school intends to fire him for misconduct involving activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy. In a statement Tuesday, Tucker suggests that “other motives are at play” in the school’s decision. The university informed Tucker
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN Español) — El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, habló este martes ante la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas y pronunció un duro discurso en el que se refirió a la profundización de la “policrisis”, en referencia a las múltiples causas que afectan la vida humana, y apuntó contra quienes convocan a
Continue ReadingBy Danny Freeman, CNN (CNN) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday that the state will now automatically register eligible Pennsylvanians to vote when they obtain or renew identification cards and driver licenses. “I’m committed to ensuring free and fair elections that allow every eligible voter to make their voice heard,” the Democratic governor said
Continue ReadingCNN, WBBM By Taylor Romine, Lauren Mascarenhas, Raja Razek and Brad Parks, CNN (CNN) — Police in a quiet community outside Chicago who are investigating the shooting deaths of a family of four, including two children, in their home Sunday night say it wasn’t a random incident. The two adults, their two children and their
Continue ReadingBy Radina Gigova, CNN (CNN) — New “treasures and secrets” have been revealed at the site of a sunken temple off Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) announced in a news release Tuesday. An underwater archaeological team, led by French marine archaeologist Franck Goddio, has made further discoveries at the site of a
Continue ReadingBy Danny Freeman and Kara Nelson, CNN (CNN) — Major security upgrades are planned for Chester County Prison after Danilo Cavalcante’s escape led to an intense 14-day manhunt, authorities pledged at a town hall meeting Monday. “We are planning to do numerous safety enhancements, most of which come from technology, personnel movement, including drones, detection
Continue ReadingWHEELING, W.Va. (AP) — A self-proclaimed white supremacist has pleaded guilty to charges that he made online threats toward the jury and witnesses at the trial of a man who killed 11 congregants at a Pittsburgh synagogue. The Justice Department says Hardy Carroll Lloyd entered the plea Tuesday in federal court in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Continue ReadingBy HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said on Tuesday that it will hire 250,000 full- and part-time workers for the holiday season, a 67% jump compared to last year. Target announced separately it will add nearly 100,000 seasonal roles during the holidays, the same amount as it did last year. The
Continue ReadingBy ADAM BEAM and AMY TAXIN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California regulators have ordered Arrowhead bottled water to stop using some natural springs in the San Bernardino National Forest. The company BlueTriton owns the Arrowhead bottled water brand. The State Water Resources Control Board on Tuesday ordered BlueTriton to stop tapping some springs
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — Las autoridades de Colombia preparan una serie de homenajes para el pintor y escultor Fernando Botero, uno de los artistas más célebres del país, quien falleció el viernes en Mónaco a los 91 años. Las actividades comenzarán después de la llegada del cuerpo de Botero a Colombia, prevista para este jueves,
Continue ReadingBy STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Five women state senators from South Carolina who formed a bipartisan coalition to filibuster a near-total abortion ban in their state have been chosen to receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award this year. A special International Profile in Courage Award will honor South Korean
Continue ReadingBy Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — Live sports is coming to Max. Warner Bros. Discovery announced Tuesday it will launch a live sports tier on its Max streaming service on October 5 that will give subscribers access to more than 300 live games a year. The “Bleacher Report Sports Add-On” will include a package of
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Said-Moorhouse and Max Foster, CNN London (CNN) — The Prince of Wales has revealed the shortlist of 15 innovators in the running to win one of five £1 million (about $1.2 million) grants from his prestigious eco-prize later this year. Prince William flew to New York on Monday for a two-day visit during
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — The United Auto Workers union’s already unprecedented strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis could soon get even bigger. As the strike entered its fifth day Tuesday with the two sides apparently far apart, the union is threatening to expand the strike as soon
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The world s finally getting a look at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s new baby. Celebrity photographer Miles Diggs, who professionally goes by Diggzy, debuted a photo Tuesday showing the superstar singer and her rapper partner in a family photo shoot with their newest baby and big brother, RZA.
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BILLER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro has delivered an ominous prophecy with grandiose language. He paints a grim picture of what lies ahead if nations fail to swiftly redesign life on this planet. Speaking at the U.N. General Assembly, he said that the migration of climate refugees shows
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Parents whose kids bought virtual gear without their knowledge on the popular Fortnite video game could soon be able to get a refund. U.S. regulators are starting to notify more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation as part of a legal settlement with Fortnite’s maker,
Continue ReadingBy LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A former U.S. congressman from Indiana has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information while working as a consultant after he left office. Former U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer was sentenced Tuesday in New York. The Republican served
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