Mauricio Torres (CNN Español) — El Congreso de Perú defendió su posición frente a los proyectos de ley que viene aprobando y que han sido criticados en los últimos días por varias instituciones nacionales e internacionales, entre ellas la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH), Human Rights Watch (HRW) y la Fiscalía de Perú. Los
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of fish species — about 2,500 of them named — call the Amazon River home, but scientists estimate nearly half of the marine creatures lurking in the massive stretch of water remain undiscovered. While studying piranhas and pacus in an effort to better assess vital fish biodiversity in the 4,000-mile-long
Continue ReadingMauricio Torres (CNN Español) — El 48% de los peruanos considera que el Congreso es la institución con mayor poder en el país, según la última encuesta de AmericaTV-Ipsos difundida en junio. Muy por detrás, en segundo lugar y con un 18%, se encuentra el Poder Judicial y, en tercer lugar con 9%, el Poder
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN Español) — El juzgado décimo penal del circuito de Bucaramanga condenó este jueves a 5 años y 4 meses de prisión al excandidato presidencial por el movimiento político Liga de Gobernantes Anticorrupción, Rodolfo Hernández, en el marco de una investigación cuando se desempeñó como alcalde de Bucaramanga en 2016. El delito en
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN Español) — El Ministerio de Seguridad de Argentina informó este jueves que denunciará por destrozos a quienes protestaron este miércoles afuera del Senado durante el debate de la Ley de Bases y Puntos de Partida para la Libertad de los Argentinos, un paquete de reformas que el presidente Javier Milei considera fundamental
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump turns 78 today — a milestone that also begs the question of whether the US should impose age limits for politicians. It also comes as President Joe Biden, at 81, is seeking to dispel concerns about his state of mind and fitness amid a
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — A Texas man was arrested Thursday for threatening one of the FBI agents involved in the federal investigation into Hunter Biden, the Justice Department said. Timothy Muller, 43, is charged with making interstate threats and influencing, impeding or retaliating against a federal official. If convicted, he faces up to 10
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Tony Bennett’s two daughters are suing their brother, alleging he mishandled and failed to disclose some of their father’s assets in his role as trustee of the late singer’s estate. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in New York by Antonia and Johanna Bennett accuses D’Andrea “Danny” Bennett of not accounting for all
Continue ReadingSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Two people have been killed in a single-engine plane crash in Northern California. The Alpine County Sheriff’s Office says the crash occurred Thursday, about 10 miles south of South Lake Tahoe. Deputies were notified of an overdue aircraft around 1 a.m. Thursday and the Luscombe 8A aircraft’s GPS transponder
Continue ReadingBy Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay emerged unscathed as Pinehurst’s notorious No. 2 course sunk its teeth into the first round field at the 124th US Open on Thursday. Brutally firm and fast conditions sent scorecards spiraling in North Carolina yet Northern Ireland’s McIlroy and American Cantlay tamed the beast,
Continue ReadingBy MARIANA MARTÍNEZ BARBA Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar has warned that migrants who do not opt for a legal pathway into the United States will face consequences. The message Thursday comes at a time when the Biden administration needs Mexico’s cooperation in easing the flow of migrants
Continue ReadingBy EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The heads of six U.N. agencies and three international humanitarian organizations issued a joint appeal to Yemen’s Houthi rebels for the immediate release of 17 members of their staff who were recently detained along with many others also being held by the Iranian-backed group. Their
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Céline Dion’s three sons have been a great source of support to her since she was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome in 2022. The legendary singer, herself the youngest of 14 children, reflected on the importance of family in times of challenge in an interview with People. “Both [my] parents
Continue ReadingBy Ben Wedeman, Muhammad Darwish and Ivana Kottasová, CNN Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) — The fate of the 120 remaining hostages in Gaza is crucial to any deal to end the protracted and bloody conflict between Israel and Hamas. But a senior Hamas official has told CNN that “no one has an idea” how many of
Continue ReadingBy Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration’s efforts to shore up protections for LGBTQ+ students and workers were partially hindered by two separate court rulings on Thursday and Friday. In a preliminary injunction issued Thursday, US District Judge Terry Doughty blocked the Biden administration from implementing the new federal protections for LGBTQ+ students –
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)- At Juniper Swim and Fitness, the Bend Swim Club had a celebratory send-off for Campbell McKean. He’s headed to the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials after breaking two OSAA state records earlier this year as a junior at Caldera. “I’m looking forward to seeing the facility, seeing what it’s like, and especially watching
Continue ReadingCNN By Clare Foran and Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — Senate Republicans voted Thursday to block a bill put forward by Democrats that would guarantee access to in vitro fertilization nationwide. The legislation failed to advance in a procedural vote by a tally of 48-47. It needed 60 votes to advance. Republicans criticized the Democrat-led legislation as unnecessary overreach and a
Continue ReadingFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A Texas man has been charged with allegedly threatening an FBI special agent who had been involved in an investigation into the dissemination of personal data from Hunter Biden’s laptop. Timothy Muller was arrested Thursday. Federal prosecutors say he allegedly called the FBI agent on Tuesday shortly after a federal
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy sent his 20-foot birdie putt on its way at the 18th hole Thursday and started walking toward the cup when the ball was still some 6 feet away from falling. It looked like the walk of a four-time major champion in control of
Continue ReadingBy NAYARA BATSCHKE Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Heavy rains lashed much of Chile, damaging homes, flooding roads, knocking out power and causing mudslides that have swept through residential areas. Storms have drenched the center and south Chile throughout the week, displacing people and closing schools. More than 2,000 homes have been damaged and
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