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Families describe assaults and deaths behind bars during hearing on Alabama prison conditions

July 24, 2024 1:52 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Families of people incarcerated in Alabama prisons have described assaults, rapes, extortions, deaths and rampant drug availability and overdoses behind bars at a legislative public hearing. The Joint Legislative Prison Committee held the hearing Wednesday to take public input amid Alabama’s ongoing prison crisis. At least four speakers described

Hornets mourn the death of Pat Doughty, longtime PA announcer known as ‘Big Pat’

July 24, 2024 1:52 pm The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets announced that Pat Doughty, the team’s PA announcer for the past 20 seasons, has died. He was 55. The team said family members notified them of Doughty’s death on Wednesday. Doughty had kidney-related health problems and had been using a wheelchair in recent years. He was affectionately known

¿Quiénes son Lebron James y Coco Gauff, abanderados de EE.UU. en los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024?

July 24, 2024 1:51 pm CNN Newsource

Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — La delegación que representa a Estados Unidos irá a bordo del penúltimo barco en el Desfile de las Naciones durante la inauguración de los Juegos Olímpicos de París que se realizará en el emblemático río Sena de la capital francesa. Más de 350 atletas (de los 592 que acudirán a

Third man pleads guilty in connection with threats and vandalism targeting New Hampshire journalists

July 24, 2024 1:51 pm The Associated Press

BOSTON (AP) — A third man has pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with threats and vandalism targeting public radio journalists in New Hampshire. Prosecutors allege that four men were involved in a plot to vandalize the homes of New Hampshire Public Radio’s news director, a reporter and the reporter’s parents in 2022 in

NBA rejects Warner Bros. Discovery’s matching offer to retain games, setting up potential legal showdown

July 24, 2024 1:47 pm CNN Newsource

By Liam Reilly, CNN New York (CNN) — The NBA on Wednesday rejected Warner Bros. Discovery’s offer to match a $1.8 billion per year bid from Amazon Prime Video to broadcast the league’s games, setting up a potential legal showdown between the media company and its longtime sports partner. “Warner Bros. Discovery’s most recent proposal

Hakeem Jeffries Fast Facts

July 24, 2024 1:45 pm CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Hakeem Jeffries, the US House minority leader. He is the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress. Personal Birth date: August 4, 1970 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Hakeem Sekou Jeffries Father: Marland Jeffries, counselor Mother: Laneda (Gomes) Jeffries,

London Underground Fast Facts

July 24, 2024 1:43 pm CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the London Underground, also known as “The Tube,” the oldest subway or metro transit system in the world. Facts There are currently 272 stations open and 249 miles (402 km) of active lines. There are a number of old stations and tunnels that are now closed.

Stephen Breyer Fast Facts

July 24, 2024 1:42 pm CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Stephen Breyer, retired associate justice of the US Supreme Court. Personal Birth date: August 15, 1938 Birth place: San Francisco, California Birth name: Stephen Gerald Breyer Father: Irving Breyer, an attorney Mother: Anne (Roberts) Breyer Marriage: Joanna (Hare) Breyer (September 4, 1967-present)

NBA says it has signed new 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon

July 24, 2024 1:36 pm The Associated Press

AP Sports Writers The NBA signed its 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday after saying it was not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery’s $1.8 billion per year offer to continue its longtime relationship with the league. The media rights deals were approved by the league’s Board of Governors last

Jesse Owens: el atleta olímpico que desafió a Hitler

July 24, 2024 1:32 pm CNN Newsource

Aitana Ocana (CNN Español) — James Cleveland Owens, conocido como Jesse Owens, una figura icónica en la historia del atletismo y un símbolo de resistencia contra la presión racial, nació en 1913 en Alabama, Estados Unidos. La historia de los Juegos Olímpicos en imágenes Hijo de un aparcero y nieto de esclavos, Owens se mudó

El atacante de Trump buscó detalles del asesinato de JFK y voló un dron cerca del lugar del mitin de campaña, dice el FBI

July 24, 2024 1:31 pm CNN Newsource

Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — El acatante de Donald Trump buscó detalles del tiroteo de John F. Kennedy desde su computadora portátil y voló un dron en el área cercana al mitin apenas dos horas antes de que el expresidente subiera al escenario, dijo el miércoles el director del FBI, Christopher Wray. Las sorprendentes

Central Oregon fires grow fast in hot, windy weather: Crazy Creek Fire doubles to 10,000 acres, new evacuations

July 24, 2024 1:31 pm KTVZ News Partners

Central Oregon firefighters continued in Wednesday’s hot, windy conditions to battle several large fast-moving fires burning around the region among the many being fought across the state.

An unwelcome attendee has joined the Paris Olympic Games: Covid-19

July 24, 2024 1:29 pm CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — After a handful of Australian water polo players tested positive for Covid-19 this week, questions have emerged around how the spread of the disease will be mitigated at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Five players on Australia’s women’s water polo team have tested positive for Covid-19 as of

‘Inside Out 2’ becomes highest-grossing animated movie of all time

July 24, 2024 1:15 pm CNN Newsource

By Erika Tulfo, CNN New York (CNN) — If there’s one emotion that Disney and Pixar are probably feeling right now, it’s joy. That’s after movie sequel “Inside Out 2” became the highest-grossing animated film of all time, raking in $1.46 billion at the global box office and dethroning former record holder “Frozen 2” from

Hiker falls to death during storm on Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome

July 24, 2024 1:12 pm The Associated Press

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — A bucket-list climb to the top of Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome turned to tragedy for a young Arizona woman who fell to her death during a descent forced by a sudden storm on the granite monolith. SFGATE reports that 20-year-old Grace Rohloff died on July 13. The experienced

1-day-old infant found dead in Woodland Hills; homicide investigation underway

July 24, 2024 1:08 pm CNN Newsource

By Sid Garcia Click here for updates on this story WOODLAND HILLS, California (KABC) — A 1-day-old infant was found dead in Woodland Hills Tuesday, prompting a homicide investigation by police. The investigation began when a woman in her early 20s, who appeared to have recently given birth, arrived at a Woodland Hills hospital just

Kobe Bryant’s Staples Center locker up for auction

July 24, 2024 1:06 pm CNN Newsource

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Nearly four and a half years after Kobe Bryant’s death, a piece of his legacy is up for auction. The locker used by the legendary basketball star at the Staples Center is being auctioned off by Sotheby’s, and there’s a chance

Disneyland avoids what would have been its first strike in 40 years

July 24, 2024 1:03 pm CNN Newsource

By Shania Baweja and Natasha Chen, CNN (CNN) — Disneyland has averted the possibility of the first employee strike in 40 years by reaching a tentative agreement with 14,000 workers on Tuesday. Approximately 9,500 of those employees whose contract had already expired voted Friday to authorize a strike, which had yet to be scheduled as planned

Oregon fire is the largest burning in the US. Thunderstorms and high winds are exacerbating it

July 24, 2024 1:02 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes from thunderstorms rattled eastern Oregon and Idaho Wednesday afternoon, cutting power and stoking fires, including one in Oregon that is already the largest active blaze in the nation. The Durkee Fire, burning near the Oregon-Idaho border about 130 miles (209 kilometers) west

Oregon fire is the largest burning in the US. Thunderstorms and high winds are exacerbating it

July 24, 2024 1:02 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes from thunderstorms rattled eastern Oregon and Idaho Wednesday afternoon, cutting power and stoking fires, including one in Oregon that is already the largest active blaze in the nation. The Durkee Fire, burning near the Oregon-Idaho border about 130 miles (209 kilometers) west

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