Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — Tres años después de que México aplicó por primera vez una vacuna contra el covid-19, esta semana se convirtió en el primer país en América Latina en comercializar el producto, en su versión actualizada fabricada por Pfizer, dijo este jueves el laboratorio estadounidense a CNN. Por su parte, la nueva
Continue ReadingBy Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — A driver died in Los Angeles County early Friday after his vehicle hydroplaned and crashed before submerging in water from heavy rainfall in parts of Southern California. The death occurred in the city of Carson as an atmospheric river delivered heavy rains and coastal flooding to portions of Southern
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Continue ReadingBy COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press A Chicago man who was exonerated of murder has been released from prison after more than 12 years. Darien Harris was convicted in part on the testimony of an eyewitness who was legally blind. Harris’ case is the latest in a dozen exonerations this year in the county that is
Continue ReadingBy JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Pacific storm that pounded coastal areas northwest of Los Angeles has pushed through San Diego to the deserts on its way into Arizona. After slowly moving down the California coast during the week, the brunt of the storm reached San Diego just before midnight Thursday.
Continue ReadingBy MANUEL VALDES and CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Over the last six years, blood center employee Dylan Smith was often asked how frequently he gave blood himself. His answer was always the same: As a gay man, he couldn’t. That changed this month. Thanks to new federal guidelines finalized in May,
Continue ReadingBy HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s war on Ukraine has created a massive need for prosthetic limbs. An estimated 20,000 Ukrainians had amputations since the war started in February 2022, many of them soldiers who lost arms or legs due to blast wounds. Only a small number of them has been able
Continue ReadingBy Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — The only Indian woman wrestler ever to win an Olympic medal said she will quit the sport in protest after the country’s wrestling federation announced it would replace its president, who is accused of sexually harassing female athletes, with his close ally. Sakshi Malik told a news conference in New
Continue ReadingBy TERRY SPENCER Associated Press CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Joyce Loaiza lives alone, but when she returns to her apartment at a Florida senior community, the retired office worker often has a chat with a friendly female voice that asks about her day. A few miles away, the same voice comforted 83-year-old Deanna Dezern
Continue ReadingBy SAGAR MEGHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As children around the world eagerly await Santa’s arrival on Christmas, the military is closely tracking his every move. Armed with radar, sensors, aircraft and Christmas spirit, the North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado is reporting on the movements of Santa’s sleigh since his takeoff from
Continue ReadingBy AMY TAXIN Associated Press Some California farming communities have been plagued for years by problems with their drinking water due to nitrates and other contaminants in the groundwater that feeds their wells. State and regional water boards have tried to devise rules aimed at reducing the amount of fertilizer farmers use to try to
Continue ReadingBy MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The field of 2024 presidential candidates may have some options for shoppers scrambling for a last-minute holiday gift. As the campaign for the White House kicks into full gear, the contenders are offering an onslaught of holiday-themed merchandise, many of which capture some of the surreal
Continue ReadingBy Tara Subramaniam, CNN (CNN) — It was the year that saw Taylor Swift and Beyoncé launch world stomping tours, Olivia Rodrigo spill her “GUTS” and Jason Aldean ride a wave of culture war controversy in the country genre. But according to Google’s annual Year in Search roundup it was a Japanese synth duo that
Continue ReadingBy MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Donald Trump is among a slate of presidential candidates New Mexico’s major political parties have certified to appear on the state’s June 4 primary ballots. Five GOP candidates were certified Friday amid uncertainty about whether Donald Trump can be barred from contention by any state
Continue ReadingBy LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — This Congress started with showy bluster, a bitter 15-round, multi-day spectacle to elect a House speaker, a Republican who vowed to “never quit,” and then did just that. House lawmakers proceeded not only to oust the GOP speaker, they also punished their own colleagues with censures
Continue ReadingBy NICK PERRY Associated Press GILFORD, N.H. (AP) — For most Americans dreaming of a white Christmas, this year’s prospects aren’t good. Although parts of the Rockies and Midwest already have snow or could get a fresh dusting by Monday, other parts of the country that are normally coated in white this time of year
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NewsChannel 21 partners with Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros for our monthly Pay it Forward segment. But this month, in the charity-matching spirit of the season, Bend’s Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades receives a triple amount of $1,500.
Continue ReadingEUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Jermaine Couisnard had 27 points with 10 rebounds, Kario Oquendo added 20 points and Oregon defeated Kent State 84-70 on Thursday night. Down 20 points early in the second half, the Golden Flashes rallied, and a 3-pointer by Jalen Sullinger brought them within 55-51 near the 12-minute mark. Oregon countered with
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You can’t wrap a sunset in a box or exchange a bird, but the holidays are a great time to share nature’s gift with a fine photo, as our viewers do all year long for our Out & About segment. Visit our Share tab if you have some worth sharing!
Continue ReadingBy Marianna Cerini, CNN (CNN) — Move over twinkling fir trees and wreaths, eggnog, stockings and the office secret Santa — there’s a new kid in town. Over the last decade the ugly Christmas sweater has firmly embedded itself in yuletide culture. You know the one. It’s a wooly pullover, usually in different shades of
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