By Kristen Holmes and Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump has replaced his pick to serve as the top lawyer in his White House, in an abrupt move that signals how quickly fortunes can shift in Trump’s orbit as a result of internal division. Trump announced Wednesday that he had chosen his campaign’s
Continue ReadingBy Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the US economy’s strength means the central bank can show some restraint with cutting interest rates. “The US economy is in very good shape, and there’s no reason for that not to continue,” Powell said at an event hosted by
Continue ReadingBy Abel Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Mexican authorities have announced what they say is the largest fentanyl bust in the country’s history, with over a ton of the synthetic opioid seized in two raids in the cartel-ridden northern state of Sinaloa. “It is the largest seizure of fentanyl pills that has ever been made,” Mexican
Continue ReadingBy Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans may change what products customers can find on Dollar Tree’s shelves – and push the chain to increase prices again. The discount retailer said on its earnings call Wednesday that Trump’s plans to tax imported goods may lead it to alter some
Continue ReadingAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve’s ability to set interest rates free of political interference is necessary for it to make decisions to serve “all Americans” rather than a political party or political outcome. Speaking at the New York Times’ DealBook summit, Powell addressed a question about President-elect
Continue ReadingCNN Español El Gobierno de México dio este martes un reporte preliminar de seguridad para este año que incluye el número de homicidios dolosos diarios, los estados en donde más se presentan y otros delitos, con información de las 32 Fiscalías y Procuradurías Generales de Justicia del país. Este informe del Gabinete de Seguridad, que
Continue ReadingAssociated Press A prosecutor in Ohio is seeking to exonerate four men convicted three decades ago in the beating death of a woman. Two of the men have remained in prison since the mid-1990s while the other two spent more than 25 years behind bars before being released on parole. The prosecutor in Lorain County
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Republican Austin Theriault has ended a recount, conceding to Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden in Maine. The announcement Wednesday brings to an end a closely watched congressional race a month after Election Day. Theriault decided to end the recount after early results didn’t show a significant change in the
Continue ReadingCNN By Jessie Yeung, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korea is reeling after a whiplash six hours during which the country’s embattled president declared martial law but was forced to lift it amid widespread condemnation, throwing the country’s political landscape into chaos and uncertainty. The saga began unfolding Tuesday night as most South
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story MAKAHA, Hawaii (KITV) — Former lifeguard and known waterman Mel Puu captured drone video of a massive predator, a 20-foot tiger shark, that he said is no stranger to the Makaha waters. “Usually, she’ll come and run the coastline and the shoreline five feet off
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Last week, Idaho’s abortion trafficking law was partially upheld by a federal appeals court, allowing the state to punish those who harbor or transport a minor to get an abortion out of state without parental consent.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PARIS (AP) — UNESCO has listed the restoration techniques for the zinc roofs of Paris as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. The roof restorers toil away from before sunrise to after sunset, in slippery winters and scorching summers. They replace the zinc sheets that have helped define the city’s famous skyline since the 1800s.
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kendrick Lamar really is “Not Like Us.” The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper not only dropped a surprise new album recently, but he’s also hit the top of the charts and announced he’s heading out on tour with a frequent collaborator. His latest, titled “GNX,” debuted at No. 1 on
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Senate has voted to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls, drawing sharp criticism from the tourism industry. Mexican business chambers say the immigration charge — from which cruise passengers used to be exempt — may hurt the country’s half-billion-dollar-per-year cruise industry. The measure will go into
Continue ReadingBy Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Tiny artifacts unearthed at a Wyoming site where a mammoth was butchered 13,000 years ago are revealing intriguing details about how the earliest Americans survived the last ice age. Archaeologists found 32 needle fragments made from animal bone buried almost 15 feet (nearly 5 meters) underground at the La
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — British authorities say they have dismantled two massive money laundering operations linked to Russia that were used by oligarchs, organized crime groups, cybercriminals and drug dealers. The international sting known as Operation Destabilize seized 20 million British pounds in cash and cryptocurrency and arrested 84 suspects. It was revealed on the same
Continue ReadingAP Golf Writer The LPGA and the USGA have updated gender policies that will require players to be assigned female at birth or to have transitioned to female before going through male puberty. The policies begin in 2025 and follow more than a year of study. The groups concluded that going through male puberty allows
Continue ReadingBy Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, was defiant Wednesday in the face of doubts that he can win confirmation as he met with Republican lawmakers and sought to address concerns about a series of misconduct allegations. Hegseth vowed to “fight like hell” to win confirmation — and
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Lawmakers from states with legalized gambling are proposing standards for other states that are considering allowing internet betting. The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States drafted model legislation for states that are weighing whether to permit internet gambling. They plan to discuss it next week at their
Continue ReadingAP Golf Writer Kevin Kisner is the next lead analyst for NBC Sports. The four-time PGA Tour winner was coming off his worst season in 2023 when he was asked to try out broadcasting at the start of this year. Now he’s the main analyst for NBC’s portfolio of PGA Tour events that include two
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