Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — El gobernador de Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, anunció este jueves la suspensión de clases en todos los niveles en cinco municipios de su estado, en el noroeste del país, entre ellos la capital, Culiacán, y de los festejos por el Grito del 15 de septiembre, debido a la creciente violencia.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House this week approved a sweeping package of bills to counter China’s influence, shoring up a largely bipartisan push to ensure America comes out ahead in the competition between the world’s superpowers. The efforts would ban Chinese-made drones, limit China-linked biotech companies from access to the U.S. market,
Continue ReadingBy Christl Dabu Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — As contract negotiations continue, passengers face potential headaches from cancelled flights and trip disruptions as early as Sunday. While Air Canada has shared advice for travellers ahead of a possible pilots strike, an airline passenger rights advocate has more tips for
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Lake County through Executive Order 24-26, and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Lake County has been in moderate drought since July 9. Drought metrics like the standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index (SPEI) are
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A resolution introduced by Congressional Democrats would make clear that U.S. emergency rooms need to provide emergency abortions when a woman’s health or life is at risk, despite strict state abortion bans. Legislators cited a report by The Associated Press that found more than 100 pregnant women have been denied
Continue ReadingBy Judy Trinh Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA (CTV Network) — When the “Roaring Lion” portrait of Winston Churchill is returned to the Fairmont Château Laurier, a 68-year-old man once considered the prime suspect in the heist will have the honour of mounting the iconic photograph in its oak-panelled home. The brazen
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A coalition of voting rights groups has been challenging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over a dismantled Black congressional district. The coalition on Thursday asked the Florida Supreme Court to rule that DeSantis violated the state constitution. The groups argue that his map diminished Black voting power in a north
Continue ReadingBy Homero De La Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Twenty-two-time grand slam singles champion Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week’s Laver Cup due to fitness concerns, the tournament announced on Thursday. “I’m really disappointed to share that I won’t be able to compete at the Laver Cup in Berlin next week,” Nadal said in a
Continue ReadingAP National Writer An investigator gave the World Anti-Doping Agency a pass on its handling of the case involving Chinese swimmers, but not without hammering away at the nature of WADA’s “silence” after examining a case that did not follow rules designed to safeguard global sports. WADA released the decision from the Swiss investigator it
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The WNBA and Aces have filed motions to dismiss former Las Vegas player Dearica Hamby’s federal lawsuit that alleges mistreatment over her pregnancy. Hamby filed the suit about a month ago. She alleges the Aces discriminated and retaliated against her, resulting in her January 2023 trade to the
Continue ReadingBy Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he would not participate in another presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!” Trump posted on Truth Social, referencing his first face-off with President Joe Biden in June and his second with Harris on Tuesday. Harris’
Continue ReadingFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Flight attendants at American Airlines have approved a new contract after years of negotiations. That ends the union’s threat of a strike against one of the country’s biggest airlines. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants said Thursday that 87% of its members who voted agreed to ratify a deal negotiated
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Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The trial of a man charged in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students will be held in Boise, roughly 300 miles (482.80 kilometers) from where the crimes occurred, the Idaho Supreme Court announced Thursday. The Idaho Supreme Court’s order appointing a new judge and transferring the
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Most of the region will be enjoying the sunshine today after a day of light rain and drizzle. The rain and drizzle we very welcomed as the area has been dealing with dangerously poor air quality since the new fires began in the region last weekend. The rain and cooler weather really gave the firefighters
Continue ReadingSeattle (1-0) at New England (1-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Seahawks by 3. Series Record: Seahawks lead 10-9. Against the spread: Seahawks 0-1, Patriots 1-0 Last Meeting: Seahawks beat Patriots 35-30 on Sept. 20, 2020, in Seattle. Last week: Seahawks beat the Broncos 26-20; Patriots beat the Bengals 16-10. Seahawks offense:
Continue ReadingAP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Salman Rushdie’s “Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder,” his explicit and surprisingly resilient memoir about his brutal stabbing in 2022, is a nominee for the National Book Awards. Canada’s Anne Carson, one of the world’s most revered poets, was cited for her latest collection, “Wrong Norma.” The National
Continue Reading By Joe Sutton and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The trial against Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, will be moved to the county surrounding the state capital of Boise, the Idaho Supreme Court ruled Thursday. District Judge Steve Hippler will take on the case in Ada County, the
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Janet Jackson is sharing a story that proves her infamous Super Bowl halftime show moment with Justin Timberlake wasn’t her only “wardrobe malfunction.” The legendary singer and actress served up the royally delicious tea in a video with British Vogue for their “Life in Looks” franchise posted Thursday,
Continue ReadingBy Zach Lewis Click here for updates on this story WEBB, New York (WKTV) — A good Samaritan and a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation forest ranger came to the aid of four boaters in distress. Just before noon on Sept. 8, the forest ranger answered a call for help at Stillwater Reservoir.
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she has been diagnosed with skin cancer and is scheduled to undergo a removal procedure this week. The governor told reporters on Thursday that her doctor discovered basal cell carcinoma on her nose during a routine checkup a few weeks ago. She described it as
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