By Betsy Klein, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Biden campaign is sharpening its efforts to call out former President Donald Trump for what it casts as “chaos and cruelty” on the issue of abortion as women across the country grapple with a patchwork of tightening restrictions. The crux of their message: “Donald Trump is to
Continue ReadingBy Paula Reid, Evan Perez and Annie Grayer, CNN Hunter Biden will be in Washington, DC, on Wednesday – the same day that House Republicans subpoenaed him to appear for a closed-door deposition – setting up a potential showdown on Capitol Hill, according to multiple sources familiar with his plans. It’s not yet clear if the president’s
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Illinois-based company that operates an aluminum processing facility in The Dalles was ordered to pay a hefty fine and restitution Monday for violating the Clean Air Act by negligently releasing a hazardous air pollutant from its facility. Hydro Extrusion USA (Hydro), a limited liability corporation based in Rosemont, Illinois, was
Continue ReadingBy CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press/Report for America CHICAGO (AP) — The operator of a Chicago commuter train that collided with snow-removal equipment last month was not at fault for the crash, which could have been prevented by a more sophisticated signal system, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday, citing preliminary investigation data. Investigators said
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades (VIM) announced Tuesday the launch of a new intensive support and treatment program for a cohort of 21 low-income diabetes patients that aims to dramatically increase positive outcomes for patients, including prevention of major diabetes complications such as amputations, vision loss or a need for dialysis. The program
Continue ReadingSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google lost an antitrust lawsuit over barriers to its Android app store, as a federal court jury has decided that the company’s payments system was anticompetitive and damaged smartphone consumers and software developers. It’s a blow to a major pillar of Google’s technology empire. But it’s a win for Epic Games,
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo’s Great Northwest area got a little fuzzier last week as Timber and Thorn, a pair of orphaned cubs, moved in. The new arrivals are settling into a small, cub-proof section of Black Bear Ridge for now before eventually joining adult bears Cubby and Dale in the full habitat. Found
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La petición del fiscal especial Jack Smith a la Corte Suprema este lunes pone a los jueces en una situación altamente cargada con un expresidente que ha intentado repetidamente politizar el poder judicial federal y utilizarlo para sus propios fines. Al tiempo que este caso pone a prueba la acusación federal
Continue ReadingBy LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian prosecutors have asked lawmakers to strip former Prime Minister Sali Berisha of his parliamentary immunity because he did not abide by their previous decision to report regularly while he is being investigated for corruption. Prosecutors of the country’s Special Court on Corruption and Organized Crime
Continue ReadingBy Alicia Wallace, CNN New York (CNN) — For the first time since early last year, food prices aren’t rising faster than overall inflation — although dining out remains a pricey endeavor. The latest Consumer Price Index released Tuesday showed that food prices increased 2.9% for the year ended in November, coming in below the
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert’s fourth year as an NFL starting quarterback is over with four games remaining in the season. The Los Angeles Chargers placed Herbert on injured reserve Tuesday after he had surgery to repair the broken index finger on his right hand. With Herbert
Continue ReadingCNNEE (CNN) — Zara retiró una campaña publicitaria que provocó una reacción violenta de personas que criticaron lo que dijeron que era un parecido con escenas de muerte y destrucción en Gaza. Las imágenes publicitarias de una línea de chaquetas, publicadas a principios de este mes en los canales oficiales de redes sociales de Zara,
Continue ReadingBy Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of airline passengers bound for Detroit spent Sunday night in a remote Canadian military barracks after their Delta Air Lines jet experienced mechanical issues, the airline said. Delta Flight 135, carrying 270 customers, three pilots and seven flight attendants from Amsterdam to the US, made the unexpected overnight
Continue ReadingBy Susan Griffin, CNN (CNN) — Our sense of smell is so powerful that it can alter our mood, transport us to another place or time, or remind us of a particular memory in a flash. Scent is perhaps never more evocative than during the holiday season, when the air is filled with festive aromas
Continue ReadingBy Devan Cole and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Wandrea “Shaye” Moss’ life changed forever on December 4, 2020, when Rudy Giuliani disseminated conspiracy theories about her online, the former Georgia election worker suing Giuliani for defamation said in federal court Tuesday. “On that day, lies were spread about me and my mom, saying that we weren’t
Continue ReadingBy MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press South Dakota officials will no longer deny applications for personalized license plates based on whether the plate’s message is deemed to be “offensive to good taste and decency,” following the state’s admission that the language is an unconstitutional violation of free speech rights. The change is part of a
Continue ReadingBy JESSE BEDAYN The Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — The Colorado cattle industry association filed a lawsuit Monday against state and federal agencies over the reintroduction of gray wolves just weeks away from the predators’ release. The Gunnison County Stockgrowers’ Association and the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association say that U.S. Fish and Wildlife failed
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — One of the highest-profile video game conventions is being shut down permanently, its organizers said Tuesday. The Electronic Entertainment Expo, known as E3, had been held annually in Los Angeles since 1995 and was a popular spot for game companies to tease their latest creations before they hit store shelves. The
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Lawmakers call on HHS to update privacy rules WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., with Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., and Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., revealed that major pharmacy chains fail to protect the privacy of their customers, in the results of a new inquiry released Tuesday. The members called on the Department of Health
Continue ReadingBy Katie Bo Lillis, CNN (CNN) — Russia has lost a staggering 87 percent of the total number of active-duty ground troops it had prior to launching its invasion of Ukraine and two-thirds of its pre-invasion tanks, a source familiar with a declassified US intelligence assessment provided to Congress told CNN. Still, despite heavy losses of men and equipment, Russian President
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