QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuadorian authorities are investigating the kidnapping of a British businessman and former honorary consul, who was rescued by police after being abducted over the weekend. The prosecutors’ press office said that several units are following some leads after police arrested nine suspects linked to the kidnapping of Colin Armstrong, but it
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — El máximo tribunal de la Unión Europea falló el jueves contra la FIFA y la UEFA –dos de los máximos órganos rectores del fútbol– en el caso de la Superliga Europea (SE), diciendo que sus reglas exigen aprobación previa para establecer una nueva competición, como la SE, y que
Continue ReadingBALTIMORE (AP) — Authorities say 15 people have pleaded guilty to participating in a state prison contraband scheme in Maryland. Attorney General Anthony Brown’s office announced this week that the scheme included the use of drones to smuggle drugs, cellphones and other items into the Roxbury Correctional Institution in Hagerstown, Maryland. In May, Brown announced
Continue ReadingBy DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s center-right government says it will fulfill a commitment to legalize same-sex marriage, sidestepping political dissent and staunch opposition from the country’s influential Orthodox Church. A government spokesman said on Thursday that the legislation would be brought to parliament during the house’s current term, which ends
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Rudy Giuliani filed for bankruptcy in federal court in New York on Thursday, just days after a jury ordered him to pay nearly $150 million to two former Georgia election workers for defamation. According to the filing, Giuliani listed debts between $100 million and $500 million, and assets worth
Continue ReadingBy Emily Keinath Click here for updates on this story FLINT TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WNEM) — A Flint Township off-duty firefighter and a township police officer rescued a driver from a rolled-over vehicle. The Flint Township Police Department said last week, bystanders called 911 to report a roll-over crash. As luck would have it, an off-duty
Continue ReadingA Central Ohio building that once served as the global headquarters for CompuServe has been recognized with historic marker status by the state. At its height in the 1990’s, the pioneering tech company, one of the first to offer commercial internet services, was known by the public for online forums that offered news, message boards
Continue ReadingBy Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the one thing he would change about the dynamics of the 2024 Republican presidential primary would be the indictments issued against former President Donald Trump, which he says have “distorted”the race. DeSantis said in an interview with CBN News released Thursday that he believes the
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Smithson Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — It’s that time of year again. FedEx, Amazon, UPS and USPS drivers are working overtime to get presents delivered to Americans’ homes in time for Christmas. Porch pirates don’t make it easier for those hoping their special gift makes it in
Continue ReadingBy JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that soccer’s governing bodies UEFA and FIFA acted contrary to EU competition law by blocking plans for a breakaway Super League. Emboldened by the ruling Thursday, organizers quickly revealed plans for the new competition designed
Continue ReadingBy SAM METZ and BOUAZZA BEN BOUAZZA Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Russia is working to strengthen ties to North Africa and spread its narrative about Ukraine and Gaza as the United States’ popularity throughout the Arab World diminishes. As the two wars grind on, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Morocco and Tunisia
Continue ReadingBy AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press Initially unsure of which orangutan was the father of a new baby primate, the Denver Zoo decided to have a little fun with the results and turned to former daytime talk show host Maury Povich. Just as he would do on his long-running show, Povich pulled the purported DNA
Continue ReadingKaren Esquivel (CNN) — La última lluvia de meteoros de 2023 surcará el cielo justo a tiempo para las fiestas. Según la Sociedad Estadounidense de Meteoros, las Úrsidas alcanzarán su punto álgido entre la noche del jueves y la madrugada del viernes. Los noctámbulos que desafíen el frío podrán ver entre cinco y diez meteoros
Continue ReadingBy Arlette Saenz, Michael Williams and Michael Rios, CNN Washington (CNN) — The United States is ready to vote on a United Nations Security Council resolution on Gaza after several delays, US ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Thursday night. “I just want to share with you that we have worked hard and diligently
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Porter Goss, former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director and Florida congressman. Personal Birth date: November 26, 1938 Birth place: Waterbury, Connecticut Birth name: Porter Johnston Goss Father: Richard Goss, manager at a manufacturing company Mother: Virginia (Johnson) Goss Marriage: Mariel (Robinson) Goss
Continue ReadingCUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple on Thursday stopped online sales of two popular models of its internet-connected watch in the U.S. after losing its latest attempt to untangle a patent dispute that’s blocking it from using some of the technology on the device. Both the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 became unavailable to
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — A wildcat strike by staff at Eurotunnel, which links Britain and the European continent and paralyzed dozens of Eurostar trains, has ended. It ended Thursday, the same day it began, Eurotunnel announced, promising a gradual return to service. Eurostar trains will start transporting passengers on Friday, and the rail navet known as
Continue ReadingBy ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time, but they can also be financially stressful. With gifts, social gatherings and plane tickets home, the costs can start piling up. Household expenses continue to rise and many Americans are expressing concern about their financial futures, according
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Lifsey and Rebekka Schramm Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — The holiday rush is on at Atlanta’s airport. Airports across the country are expected to be busier in the coming days than ever before. According to AAA, U.S. airports will process 7.5 million air travelers over the Christmas
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The leaders of Camp Fire Central Oregon recently received a national award for their efforts that brought the local organization back from the brink of closure.
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