Ruth Johnson Colvin, who founded Literacy Volunteers of America, has died at 107
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Ruth Johnson Colvin, who founded Literacy Volunteers of America, was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame…
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Judge knocks down Hunter Biden’s bid to use Trump ruling to get his federal tax case dismissed
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has denied Hunter Biden’s latest bid to dismiss the tax charges against him, setting the stage…
Continue ReadingJury hears ex-politician on trial for murder amassed photos, ID records about slain Vegas reporter
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Hundreds of photos of a slain investigative journalist’s home and neighborhood were found on the cellphone…
Continue Reading‘World’s most famous’ helipad on Burj al Arab turns 25
By Keiron Monks, CNN (CNN) — Dubai in 1993 was a world away from the global capital of today. The finance and construction industries had yet…
Continue ReadingPhilippines to host a US visa processing center for up to 300 Afghans resettling in America
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines has agreed to temporarily host a U.S. immigrant visa processing center for a limited…
Continue ReadingHunter in Alaska recovering after being mauled by bear and shot amid effort to fend it off
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Authorities say a hunter in Alaska has been hospitalized after being mauled by a brown bear and shot during an effort to…
Continue ReadingJoe Biden’s exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a nod to Gaza protesters. Takeaways from DNC’s Day 1
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention ‘s first night showcased speeches from the last Democrat to lose to Donald…
Continue ReadingSuiza arrojó municiones a sus lagos. Ahora ofrece US$ 57.000 para quienes propongan las mejores ideas para sacarlas de allí
Belén Liotti (CNN) –– Las autoridades suizas lanzaron un concurso para reunir ideas sobre cómo retirar viejas municiones de armas de las…
Continue ReadingFOTOS | Convención Nacional Demócrata de 2024
Belén Liotti (CNN) –– La Convención Nacional Demócrata comenzó este lunes en Chicago, y se espera que la candidata presidencial del partido,…
Continue ReadingAuthors sue Claude AI chatbot creator Anthropic for copyright infringement
AP Technology Writer A group of authors is suing artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, alleging it committed “large-scale theft” in training…
Continue Reading1979 Ford Probe I Ghia concept car worth $1,000,000 destroyed in trailer fire
By Carlos Castañeda Click here for updates on this story California (KPIX) — A vintage concept car from 1979 worth…
Continue ReadingKenya will reintroduce some tax proposals that sparked deadly protests
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s new finance minister says some of the proposed taxes that led to weeks of deadly protests earlier…
Continue ReadingGroups say they’re shut out of global treaty talks on plastics pollution in Bangkok
Associated Press Experts meet in Bangkok this week to advance what would be the first international treaty to tackle the surging problem of plastic…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Department of Education offers up 75,000 acres of land to tackle housing, teacher crises
By Rachel Wulff Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — The California Department of Education is…
Continue ReadingFour arrested after fence breach at DNC, Chicago police says
By Michael Williams, Jamiel Lynch and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — Four people were arrested after breaching a security fence near the United Center…
Continue ReadingNew fencing goes up outside DNC a day after pro-Palestinian protesters breach outer barrier
CNN By Eric Levenson and Bill Kirkos, CNN (CNN) — Chicago crews installed an additional line of security fences outside the Democratic National…
Continue ReadingFather’s body recovered after child rescued from American River
By Shelby Reilly, Richard Ramos Click here for updates on this story PLACER COUNTY, California (KOVR) — A family trip…
Continue ReadingJudge shuts down Hunter Biden’s attempt to use dismissal of Trump’s documents case to get his own tax case dismissed
By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge Monday shut down Hunter Biden’s attempt to use the controversial ruling that ended Donald…
Continue ReadingSettlement reached between Hyatt Hotel and D’Vontaye Mitchell’s family; jury trial to take place
By Kathryn Merck Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A settlement has been reached in the…
Continue ReadingSettlement reached between Hyatt Hotel and D’Vontaye Mitchell’s family; jury trial to take place
WDJT, SULTON LAW FIRM, FAMILY PHOTO, CNN By Kathryn Merck Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A…
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