By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Britain has circulated a draft U.N. resolution calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities in conflict-wracked Sudan ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which begins soon. The draft expresses “grave concern over the spreading violence and the catastrophic and deteriorating humanitarian situation, including
Continue ReadingBy EILEEN NG Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Over the past decade, Grace Subathirai Nathan graduated from law school, got married, opened a law firm and had two babies. But part of her is frozen in time, still in denial over the loss of her mother on a missing Malaysia Airlines plane in
Continue ReadingJosé Álvarez (CNN Español) — República Dominicana mantiene estrictas medidas de seguridad a lo largo de la zona fronteriza, según informó este miércoles el ministro de Defensa, Carlos Díaz Morfa, en un recorrido que realizó por algunos puntos de la zona ante la escalada de violencia en Haití durante el fin de semana luego de
Continue ReadingBy JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A fractious three-way Republican primary for the chance to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown this November is culminating in Ohio, where candidates are divided more over their pasts than their policy positions. Cleveland businessman Bernie Moreno, Secretary of State Frank LaRose and state Sen.
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — A massive controlled burn that sent toxic chemicals into the air of East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023 was not necessary, the chair of the National Transportation Safety Board testified at a Senate hearing Wednesday. Under questioning from Sen. J.D. Vance, an Ohio Republican, NTSB Chair Jennifer
Continue ReadingMauricio Torres (CNN) — La Alcaldía de Bogotá declaró alerta ambiental fase 1 para el suroccidente de la ciudad debido a la mala calidad del aire que se registra en la zona por causa de los incendios forestales recientes, informaron este miércoles altas funcionarias de la capital de Colombia en una conferencia de prensa. Durante
Continue ReadingBy Danny Freeman and Steve Almasy, CNN Philadelphia (CNN) — At least eight high school students were shot Wednesday afternoon in a hail of gunfire while waiting at a transit bus stop in Northeast Philadelphia, authorities said in a news conference – the second time in a week young people in the city were shot
Continue ReadingBy ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s government has reached a settlement with one of two Canadians who were detained in China for nearly three years on national security charges during a diplomatic fight between the two countries. A lawyer for Michael Spavor confirmed Wednesday that a resolution has been reached, without giving
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Esto es seguro: el nombre del expresidente Donald Trump aparecerá en la boleta electoral este año cuando los votantes de todos los estados de EE.UU. elijan presidente. Sin embargo, aunque el dictamen de 13 páginas sin firmar que la Corte Suprema entregó este lunes resolvió definitivamente la incertidumbre en torno a
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The Summit Storm won an absolute nail-biter against their cross-town rival, the Mountain View Cougars in their tournament opener at the Linfield University gym on Wednesday.
Continue ReadingBy ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters have settled House primaries across the state. But all eyes are on a handful of swing districts whose November matchups will help determine who controls Congress for the next two years. All of California’s 52 House seats had primary elections on Tuesday. The top
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — The 96th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday and while the gowns and the guests will be beautiful, we’ll be watching to get in our feelings with moving acceptance speeches. Honestly, the crazier or more emotional, the better. Let’s look back at some of the more unforgettable Oscars
Continue ReadingBy STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has advanced to a runoff in his reelection bid. Gascón faced 11 challengers in Tuesday’s primary race. Gascón and the second highest vote-getter will compete in November to lead an agency that prosecutes cases in the most populous county
Continue ReadingBy HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A decision by the Utah Republican Party to select its presidential nominee through caucus meetings instead of a traditional primary left many voters confused and frustrated as the nation waited until just after midnight for the state to unveil its results. Utah’s Republican leaders are
Continue ReadingBy THOMAS BEAUMONT and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The third-party presidential movement No Labels is planning to move toward fielding a presidential candidate in the November election, even as high-profile contenders for the ticket have decided not to run, two people familiar with the matter said Wednesday. After months of leaving open
Continue ReadingBY MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press LEESBURG, Va. (AP) — A judge has set aside a guilty verdict against a former Virginia school system superintendent convicted of a retaliatory firing of a teacher. The judge issued a written ruling Wednesday ordering a new trial for ex-Loudoun County Superintendent Scott Ziegler. He was convicted last year on
Continue ReadingBy MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Five-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey’s path to a possible record-breaking sixth title just got a little longer. Officials with the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Wednesday issued a two-hour time penalty to Seavey for not properly gutting a moose he killed in this year’s race
Continue ReadingBy Mitchell McCluskey and Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Senegalese President Macky Sall has scheduled the country’s presidential election for March 24, the government said in a statement on Wednesday. “The President of the Republic informed the Council of Ministers that the date of the presidential election has been set for Sunday, March 24, 2024,”
Continue ReadingBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — We’ve all seen the combination Taco Bell and KFC, or the joint Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon. Now another dual-branded restaurant could enter the US dining landscape. Dine Brands Global is considering an Applebee’s and IHOP combination, according to an earnings call on February 28. Dine Brands is
Continue ReadingBy BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers have sent Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a bill to ban or restrict minors’ access to social media less than a week after he vetoed a more restrictive proposal. DeSantis is expected to sign the new version of the ban, which passed the House
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