Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar lashed out Wednesday at Mexico’s failure to accept aid in the fight against drug cartels, claiming the country “closed the doors” on security cooperation. In a press conference, Salazar launched his harshest criticism yet of rampant violence, police corruption and the Mexican government’s mistaken attitude
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, was once embroiled in a sex trafficking investigation by the Justice Department he’s been tapped to lead, and has been under scrutiny by the House Ethics Committee over allegations including sexual misconduct. That probe effectively ended Wednesday, though,
Continue ReadingBy Julia Vargas Jones, Helen Regan and Mia Alberti, CNN (CNN) — A man killed himself while detonating explosives after trying to enter Brazil’s Supreme Court in Brasilia on Wednesday, an attempted attack that appeared to be politically motivated and came as the country’s top tribunal finds itself under pressure over disinformation and extremism cases.
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN) –– La operación militar terrestre de Israel en el sur del Líbano se amplió, dijo este miércoles el ministro de Defensa del país, Israel Katz. Katz no aclaró cuándo se tomó la decisión de extender las operaciones ni ofreció detalles sobre lo que implica la expansión. Israel lanzó lo que describió como
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — A man who failed in an attempt to break into Brazil’s Supreme Court killed himself in explosions outside the building Wednesday that forced justices and staff to evacuate, authorities said. The two strong blasts were heard about 7:30 p.m. after the day’s session finished and all the justices and
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story November 13, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston’s pride and joy, Beyoncé, has taken her career to new heights with an astonishing 11 Grammy nominations for her genre-blending country album, Cowboy Carter. The hometown superstar is rewriting the rulebook, breaking barriers, and setting records
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A fantastic little visitor is making a big impact at the Oregon Zoo this week. A young arctic fox, found wandering in southwest Portland last month, has briefly taken up residence behind the scenes at the zoo before heading to a new home in Wisconsin.
Continue ReadingBy Ethan Cohen and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The incredibly tight Pennsylvania race between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger Dave McCormick will head to a recount, Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt announced Wednesday. While provisional and mail ballots are still being counted, unofficial results show the race to be
Continue ReadingBy Ben Jealous Click here for updates on this story November 13, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — More jobs. Better jobs. Lower energy prices. Cleaner water. Cleaner air. Fewer asthma attacks. Fewer heart attacks. Those are just a few of the benefits working people and communities across this country are reaping from the transition from
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — Legendary musician, composer and producer Quincy Jones died from pancreatic cancer, according to his death certificate. The document, a copy of which was obtained by CNN on Wednesday, listed no other contributing factors to Jones’ death but noted that he had been living with cancer for
Continue ReadingBy Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Eric Hovde, the Wisconsin Republican who nearly unseated Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, acknowledged this week that he lost the election but also raised questions about the legitimacy of the result as he mulls requesting a recount. Even as they celebrate President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, right-wing figures such as tech
Continue ReadingAssociated Press In picking Rep. Matt Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump is looking to install a fierce loyalist — who has been seen as divisive even within his own party — over some of the more established attorneys whose names had been mentioned for the nation’s top federal prosecutor post.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith has asked a court to pause prosecutors’ appeal seeking to revive the classified documents case against President-elect Donald Trump in light of the Republican’s presidential victory. Smith’s team has been evaluating how to wind down the classified documents and the federal 2020 election interference case in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Several U.S. Catholic bishops on Wednesday encouraged the church to boldly share Vatican teachings on a range of hot-button issues, including the condemnation of abortion, euthanasia, surrogacy and gender-affirming surgery. The prelates acknowledged theirs is often a countercultural view. “We have been too apologetic for too long,” said Bishop Robert
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The winds have been the most noticeable feature as gusts near 40 mph have been common over the area. The rain is persistent and relatively light but a few pockets of moderate rain overnight led to impressive rainfall amounts in the 0.50” range by noon. Rain will continue most of the day, off and on
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — El 6 de enero de 2021, después del asalto al Capitolio, el día en que algunos seguidores de Donald Trump intentaron evitar la certificación de los votos electorales que confirmaban su derrota, Marco Rubio dijo que lo que vio “se parece más a esos países que a la extraordinaria nación
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory on Wednesday confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock of chickens and ducks in Malheur County, the first confirmed case in the county. Samples from the flock were first taken to the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State
Continue ReadingOWASSO, Okla. (AP) — A federal investigation into an Oklahoma school district launched after the death of a nonbinary student has led to the school agreeing to develop policies to prevent sexual discrimination and harassment. The death of 16-year-old Owasso High School student Nex Benedict the day after a fight in a school bathroom was
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PARIS (AP) — Protests have erupted in Paris against a controversial gala organized by far-right figures in support of Israel. The Wednesday event is intended to raise funds for the Israeli military and included Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich among its invited guests. The minister, a hard-line settler leader, has been accused of
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Matt Gaetz, un político leal a Donald Trump y representante conservador de Florida, estará sujeto a la aprobación del Senado una vez que sea designado formalmente por el próximo presidente. Si Gaetz es confirmado, asumiría el mando de la principal agencia de aplicación de la ley del país, la misma que
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