By Jamie Gumbrecht and Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — As a summer wave of Covid-19 continues to hit the United States, the US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday signed off on updated Covid-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech. Moderna and Pfizer said updated mRNA shots will be available in pharmacies and clinics in the days
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Powdr Corp., which owns multiple ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada, is selling Vermont’s Killington Resort and Pico Mountain, the largest mountain resort in New England, to a group of local passholders, the company said Thursday. Powdr also said it plans to list three other resorts for sale in the coming weeks:
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Powdr Corp., which owns multiple ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada, is selling Vermont’s Killington Resort and Pico Mountain, the largest mountain resort in New England, to a group of local passholders, the company said Thursday. Powdr also said it plans to list three other resorts for sale in the coming weeks:
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — El Tribunal Supremo de Justicia (TSJ) convalidó el anuncio hecho por el Consejo Nacional Electoral que le dio la victoria al presidente Nicolás Maduro en las elecciones presidenciales del 28 de julio sin detallar los resultados de su investigación. Ahora puedes seguirnos en WhatsApp Channel La sentencia favorable al mandatario venezolano
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A second former Memphis police officer charged with federal civil rights violations in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols last year is changing his not-guilty plea, in a case that sparked outrage and calls for police reform. Emmitt Martin is scheduled to appear before U.S. District Judge Mark Norris
Continue ReadingBy Pat Reavy Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY (KSL) — For two years, three women say they endured what seemed like a never-ending legal process. But on Wednesday, Kristy, Misti and a third woman got their day in court and addressed the man who sexually assaulted them after meeting them
Continue ReadingBy Tammy Kikuchi Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY (KSL) — Alzheimer’s disease and dementia cases are increasing in Utah, a new report finds. However, cases are rising slower in Utah than in other areas of the country. Jeremy Cunningham, from the Alzheimer’s Association of Utah, said in the past three
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Ben Herskowitz estaba de pie sobre una colina con vistas al antiguo paisaje arqueológico de Bamiyán, situado entre las altas montañas del Hindu Kush. A lo lejos, podía ver las blancas montañas nevadas, el verdor y los árboles en flor que se extienden por el valle afgano de Bamiyán. Era “uno
Continue ReadingGonzalo Zegarra (CNN Español) — El Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Venezuela, que continúa sin publicar los resultados desagregados de la votación presidencial del 28 de julio, ha incumplido varias etapas del cronograma electoral que incluyen mecanismos de auditoría establecidos para disipar dudas sobre el sistema, de acuerdo con exfuncionarios del organismo, analistas y el
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Four former Milwaukee hotel workers accused of killing a man by pinning him down have pleaded not guilty to murder charges. The former Hyatt Hotel employees entered the pleas Thursday morning. Each of them faces one count of being party to felony murder in connection with D’Vontaye Mitchell’s death
Continue ReadingBy Chaz Miller Click here for updates on this story KLEIN, Texas (KTRK) — Kayden Walker started the seventh grade at Kleb Intermediate in the Klein Independent School District this fall. His mom, Elizabeth Walker, said her son has autism and Down syndrome but still wants to have a role with the football team this
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Continue ReadingBy Adam Harrington, Chris Tye, Rebecca McCann Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — Insects were placed in the breakfast buffet of the Indiana delegation for the Democratic National Convention Wednesday morning. A person who attended the breakfast said bugs were found in the buffet, and they appeared to be crickets—contrary
Continue ReadingBy Tod Palmer Click here for updates on this story HARRISONVILLE, Missouri (KSHB) — Owen Ragsdale greets the world with a smile. A 6-year-old pediatric cancer patient from Harrisonville, Owen and his twin brother, Rhett, spent Tuesday evening meeting Royals players — from Salvador Perez to Bobby Witt Jr. and a half-dozen more players and
Continue ReadingKSHB By Tod Palmer Click here for updates on this story HARRISONVILLE, Missouri (KSHB) — Owen Ragsdale greets the world with a smile. A 6-year-old pediatric cancer patient from Harrisonville, Owen and his twin brother, Rhett, spent Tuesday evening meeting Royals players — from Salvador Perez to Bobby Witt Jr. and a half-dozen more players
Continue ReadingBy Karen Jordan Click here for updates on this story DUPAGE COUNTY, Illinois (WLS) — Just when the Chicago area thought it was all done with the cicada invasion, now comes another issue. Cicadas may be gone for the most part, but they’re not forgotten, especially among a growing number of people experiencing itchy bug
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BERLIN (AP) — Naming two baby giraffes turned out to be a tall order this summer for a Berlin zoo. After the half-siblings were born on June 24 and Aug. 11 in the Tierpark, one of the city’s two zoos, officials turned to a school class and the 18-year-old daughter of the zoo
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased this week to its lowest level in 15 months. That’s welcome relief for home shoppers navigating a housing market that remains out of reach for many Americans. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate fell to 6.46% from 6.49% last week. A
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court has upheld the state’s rejection of signature petitions in favor putting an abortion rights initiative on the November ballot. The ruling Thursday dashes the hopes of abortion rights supporters to have voters decide the issue in the predominantly Republican state. Petition organizers had submitted
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Pro-Palestinian protests during the final hours of the Democratic National Convention began Thursday night much like they had earlier this week — largely peaceful with a family-friendly atmosphere. The crowd of thousands slowly snaked through residential areas surrounding the United Center. Some wore red T-shirts that said “Not In Our
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