ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A man who climbed the platform at a campaign event in western New York last year and grappled with Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of assaulting a federal officer. David Jakubonis faces up to a year in prison and a hefty fine at his
Continue ReadingSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s representative in Congress, Jenniffer González, says she will run for governor of the U.S. territory. She is expected to face Gov. Pedro Pierluisi next year in what is anticipated to be a heated primary of the pro-statehood Progressive New Party. González previously ran with Pierluisi on the
Continue ReadingBy SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN and RIO YAMAT Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A group of Chinese immigrant workers is suing over forced labor and human trafficking claims that stem from an illegal marijuana growing operation in northwestern New Mexico. The complaint filed Wednesday in state court names Navajo businessman Dineh Benally and Los Angeles-based
Continue ReadingBy MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Facing backlash, Walt Disney World’s governing district will pay a stipend to employees whose free passes and discounts to the theme park resort were eliminated under a policy made by a new district administrator and board members who are allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Glen
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — El presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, anunció que invitará a los gobiernos de unos 10 países a una reunión en la Ciudad de México para discutir el aumento de los flujos migratorios y presentarles una propuesta. El mandatario hizo el anuncio durante una conferencia de prensa este miércoles. “Tenemos que
Continue ReadingBy Steve Almasy, Andi Babineau and Jeremy Harlan, CNN (CNN) — The remains of Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado woman who went missing on Mother’s Day 2020 while on a bike ride, have been found, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Morphew, 49, vanished after going cycling in the area of County Road 225 and
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Summit improves to 4-1-2 on the season. Check out the standings in boys soccer here.
Continue ReadingBy Olga Voitovych, Vasco Cotovio, Fred Pleitgen, Yulia Kesaieva, CNN (CNN) — Fighters who had previously fought in Ukraine for the Russian mercenary group Wagner have returned to the battlefield in the east, according to the Ukrainian military. Wagner mercenaries had withdrawn from the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut in May as they handed control
Continue ReadingBy EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia is accusing the United States of promoting Israel’s normalization of relations with Arab nations and circumventing an Arab initiative launched by Saudi Arabia in 2002, which calls for a settlement to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict before any diplomatic recognition of Israel. The statement by Russia’s
Continue ReadingBy Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Uber is getting a new chief financial officer. The rideshare company announced Wednesday that Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, the CFO of semiconductor company Analog Devices, will step into the role at Uber on November 13. “I’m confident he’ll be able to help us deliver even more innovation and efficiency as we
Continue ReadingBy Manu Raju and Melanie Zanona, CNN (CNN) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy privately delivered a message to Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell this week: The Senate’s bipartisan bill to keep the government open wouldn’t get a vote in his chamber unless significant changes are made. And then when the speaker appeared before his conference
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — La comisionada residente de Puerto Rico en Washington, Jenniffer González, anunció este miércoles a través de un mensaje televisivo en varias emisoras de la isla que aspirará a la candidatura a la gobernación para las elecciones generales de 2024. González es miembro del Partido Nuevo Progresista (PNP) y fue electa
Continue ReadingBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the company probably went “too far” in its controversial changes to the SkyMiles loyalty program and said there are plans for modifications. “We need to make certain that we can serve our higher tiers with the level of premium experience that you
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On a pair of 3-0 votes Wednesday, Deschutes County commissioners formally denied a petition to incorporate a new, vast city of Mountain View southeast of Bend and turned down a request to reconsider that decision from supporters, who say they will take the matter to the state Land Use Board of Appeals.
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Gisele Bündchen recently had the chance to reunite with her family back home. The supermodel shared a beautiful gallery of images from a trip to her native country of Brazil to her verified Instagram account on Tuesday, which featured shots from Rio de Janeiro along with her two children
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Students at Redmond and Ridgeview High Schools earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. The academic honors for rural area, Black, Indigenous, and/or Latino students are an opportunity for students to share their strong
Continue ReadingBy BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — For more than a year, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been busing migrants from the southern U.S. border to places like New York, Washington and Chicago. The local authorities have said the influx of homeless, jobless newcomers is unsustainable. Speaking at a conservative think tank
Continue ReadingBy Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Delta Air Lines “probably went too far” in overhauling its SkyMiles program and lounge access policy, CEO Ed Bastian said at an event this week, and changes are coming. “There will be modifications that we will make, and you will hear about it sometime over the next few weeks,”
Continue ReadingBy Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — The White House plans to introduce a highly anticipated executive order in the coming weeks dealing with artificial intelligence, President Joe Biden said Wednesday. “This fall, I’m going to take executive action, and my administration is going to continue to work with bipartisan legislation,” Biden said, “so America leads
Continue ReadingBy Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — And the winner is … anonymous. The lucky player who won the $1.6 billion Mega Millions prize last month has stepped forward to claim the winnings, the Florida Lottery told CNN. The winning numbers were announced on August 8. The ticket was bought at a Publix supermarket in Neptune
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