By Elaine Rojas-Castillo Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — On days when the weather can be unbearable, organizations like Street Angels try to support Milwaukee’s homeless community by offering things often taken for granted, like Showers of Hope, its mobile shower service. “It makes you feel like a human being
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN Español) –– El Consejo Permanente de la Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA) llevará a cabo este miércoles una sesión extraordinaria donde la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH) informará sobre el “deterioro de la situación de los derechos humanos” tras las elecciones del 28 de julio. La sesión para tratar este
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Associated Press For the first time in more than a century, salmon will soon have free passage along the Klamath River and its tributaries — a major watershed near the California-Oregon border — as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion. Crews will use excavators this week to breach rock dams that
Continue ReadingBy Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Former President Barack Obama offered a note of caution to Democrats buzzing over Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, telling donors on Martha’s Vineyard Monday night that the party needs to ramp up its focus – and spending – on down-ballot races across the country. “Kamala’s (convention) speech showed her
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has named the ruling socialist party boss to oversee the country’s police forces. His appointment of Diosdado Cabello as interior minister is prompting fears among human rights groups that a crackdown on opponents that started after last month’s contested presidential election will deepen. Cabello is
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals court has rejected Tennessee’s attempt to collect millions of dollars in family planning funds without complying with federal rules requiring clinics to provide abortion referrals due to its current ban on the procedure. Last year, Tennessee’s attorney general filed a federal complaint seeking to overturn the
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — Estudiantes de Derecho de las principales universidades de México convocaron una marcha para este miércoles contra la reforma judicial propuesta por el presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador, que ha generado una amplia controversia entre diversos sectores, incluidos los propios trabajadores del poder Judicial de la Federación (PJF). La comunidad estudiantil
Continue ReadingBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Pizza Hut is offering customers moving to a few cities something extra through its packaging. The pizza chain is offering a special pizza box that turns into a miniature table with an order of a large regular-priced pizza in Dallas, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Orlando, Florida.
Continue ReadingAP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A NASA rover on Mars is tackling a new challenge and climbing to the rim of a crater. The rover called Perseverance started the steep climb Tuesday. It has spent the last 3 1/2 years exploring the bottom of the crater where it landed in 2021. So far,
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN Español) –– Cuando el presidente de Argentina, Javier Milei, festejó en julio la primera suba de la actividad en seis meses registrada en mayo, parecía que la economía argentina había encontrado una plataforma para el despegue, y que el piso se había alcanzado durante ese semestre anterior con caídas consecutivas. El mismo
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Born into the devastating Israel-Hamas war, 10-month-old Abdel-Rahman Abu El-Jedian started crawling early. Then one day, he froze — his left leg appeared to be paralyzed. The baby boy is the first confirmed case of polio inside Gaza in 25 years, according to the World Health Organization.
Continue ReadingBy James Groh Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WTMJ) — The inside of one Milwaukee basement looks like a toy store. Dozens of games and toys line the wall. Except, none of these items are for sale. They are all the games and toys made by one Bay View woman. “I’m a
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Diecisiete días después de la ceremonia de clausura de unos Juegos Olímpicos excepcionales, Francia acoge su próximo acontecimiento deportivo mundial con el inicio de los Juegos Paralímpicos de París 2024. En lo que son los primeros Juegos Paralímpicos de verano en la capital francesa, más de 4.000 atletas de todo el
Continue ReadingBy Tracy Sears Click here for updates on this story RICHMOND, Virgina (WTVR) — Virginia launched an enhanced 2024 DUI enforcement and public education campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Governor Glenn Youngkin (R- Virginia) kicked off the campaign Monday alongside law enforcement, medical professionals, and EMS responders. The campaign is in its 23rd
Continue ReadingBy Michael Williams and Kevin Liptak, CNN Washington (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will sit with CNN for their first joint interview on Thursday as Democrats work to broaden their base’s excitement from last week’s Democratic National Convention. The interview, conducted by CNN’s chief political correspondent and anchor Dana
Continue ReadingBy Bill Fitzgerald Click here for updates on this story RICHMOND, Virgina (WTVR) — You’ve got a great opportunity next month to help a deserving child get a brand-new bike under the tree this Christmas. You can also help families of those who have suffered brain injuries know that they are not alone. The Heart
Continue ReadingBy WTVR Web Staff Click here for updates on this story RICHMOND, Virgina (WTVR) — School is canceled Tuesday at Cardinal Elementary School after a Monday evening lightning strike sparked a fire at the South Richmond school. “A lightning strike caused a small fire on roof,” Richmond Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras posted on social media
Continue ReadingBy Tony Sloan Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — A South Nashville woman is recovering after police say she woke up to find a registered sex offender inside her apartment Monday morning. The 70-year-old told police she was asleep in her home but woke up to find him pulling at
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CAIRO (AP) — Egypt has recovered three ancient artifacts after they were smuggled out of the country and found in the Netherlands. Two of the items were for sale in an antiques shop, Egyptian authorities said on Tuesday. The items include a mummified head, a ceramic figurine, and the side of a wooden
Continue ReadingAP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — More than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba have been infected with a virus transmitted by bugs in recent months, federal health officials said Tuesday. They all had Oropouche virus disease, also known as sloth fever. None have died, and there is no evidence that it’s
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