By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Author Marianne Williamson has announced she is suspending her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. “I appreciate greatly all the incredible people who accompanied me on our political journey over the last ten months. While the level of our failure is obvious to all, a level of success is
Continue ReadingSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to block the University of California from renaming a leading law school whose namesake was linked to the slaughter of Native Americans. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that a judge ruled Tuesday against descendants of Serranus Hastings in a $1.7 billion suit. A lawyer
Continue ReadingBy Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — The New York attorney general’s office and lawyers for Donald Trump agree on one thing: they want the judge overseeing the former president’s civil fraud trial to issue his decision despite a possible perjury deal involving former Trump lieutenant Allen Weisselberg. Last week, CNN and other news organizations reported that
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) –– Entre seis y ocho personas por lo menos están desaparecidas después de que se desatara un incendio masivo en una casa a la que las autoridades acudieron por un aparente disparo contra una niña, dijo un fiscal de distrito local. Dos agentes que respondieron al llamado recibieron disparos y se recuperan en
Continue ReadingBy Kylie Atwood, Jeff Zeleny, Arit John and Ebony Davis, CNN (CNN) — A day after losing to “none of these candidates” in Nevada’s non-binding primary, Nikki Haley urged supporters in California, one of several Super Tuesday states she plans to compete in next month, to stick with her. “If you will stay with us
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It was Senior Night at Mountain View Tuesday, as the Cougars wrestling team hosted the Bend High Lava Bears. It’s a long rivalry here in Central Oregon, also known as the Civil War, and finished on tie-breaking criteria. Bend High pulled ahead after winning three straight weight classes, but with Mountain
Continue ReadingBy Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — The University of Pennsylvania submitted documents Wednesday evening to the Congressional committee investigating antisemitism on campus, beginning what could be a weekslong process of turning over documents. Nick Barley, a spokesperson for the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, confirmed to CNN the committee received documents from UPenn and
Continue ReadingBy Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN (CNN) — Grab your camera and slap on something flame resistant, it’s time to witness one of China’s most incredible displays – the fire dragon dance. The dragon, a sacred mythical creature in Chinese culture, is often the protagonist in festivities and rituals. Dragon dances have been documented at ceremonial
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — La Dirección General de Servicios Penitenciarios y Correccionales (DGSPC) informó que desmanteló el pasado domingo una red de estafas en internet que operaba desde una cárcel en Santo Domingo. La red funcionaba desde la penitenciaría de La Victoria de manera clandestina, según la nota de prensa de la Procuraduría General
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN Español) –– Álvaro Leyva acató este miércoles la suspensión por tres meses del cargo de canciller de Colombia que le impuso la Procuraduría General de la Nación por posibles irregularidades en la cancelación de una licitación para elaborar pasaportes, informó el propio Leyva en un comunicado publicado en su cuenta de X, antes
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth González, José Álvarez and Marlon Sorto (CNN) — Nicaragua said Wednesday it had granted political asylum to former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli days after Panama’s top court rejected an appeal to annul his prison sentence in a money laundering case. According to a diplomatic note that Nicaragua’s government sent to Panama’s foreign ministry,
Continue ReadingBy KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A group of Alabama lawmakers has unveiled a sweeping gambling bill that could authorize a state lottery and 10 casinos across the conservative Deep South. Some Republicans are looking to get the question before voters in November. Alabama is one of few states without a state
Continue ReadingHELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana appliance store owner is set to be sentenced in June for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Henry Phillip Muntzer of Dillon was found guilty Wednesday of two felonies, including obstructing an official proceeding. The business that was underway that day was certifying
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio Nota del editor: Llamado a la Tierra es una serie editorial de CNN comprometida con reportar los desafíos ambientales que enfrenta nuestro planeta, además de mostrar las soluciones a esos retos. La iniciativa Perpetual Planet de Rolex se ha asociado con CNN para crear conciencia y educación sobre los asuntos de sostenibilidad claves
Continue ReadingPhotos and interviews by Soeun Kim, Kahyun Lee and Getty Images; Text by Oscar Holland, CNN. Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — The “big four” fashion weeks — New York, London, Milan and Paris — may still dominate the industry’s calendar, but Seoul’s biannual showcase is gaining traction amid an explosion of interest in South Korean
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — El alcalde de Río de Janeiro, en Brasil, Eduardo Paes, declaró el estado de emergencia de salud pública debido a una epidemia de dengue, reportó CNN Brasil, afiliada de CNN. El aumento en los casos de dengue ocurre mientras Río de Janeiro y todo el país se preparan para las celebraciones
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austin police say the stabbing of a 23-year-old Palestinian American who advocates say was attacked near the University of Texas campus while riding in a car displaying support for Palestine merits the label of a hate crime. Bert James Baker, who is 36, was arrested following the Sunday evening attack on
Continue ReadingLAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police have detained a man who scaled the exterior of the massive Sphere venue. Authorities say 24-year-old local rock climber Maison Des Champs began climbing the 366-foot-tall structure near the Strip after 10 a.m. Wednesday. He posted a short video on Instagram from atop the Sphere, saying the stunt
Continue ReadingBURBANK, Calif. (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. says it is paying $1.5 billion for a stake in “Fortnite” maker Epic Games. It said Wednesday it will work with the game developer to create a “games and entertainment universe” that will feature games, shows and characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar and more.
Continue ReadingBy RIAZAT BUTT and MUNIR AHMED Associated Press LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is expressing confidence his party will win national elections. Thursday’s vote has been marred by violence and controversy, especially a total mobile shutdown and the imprisonment of a popular contender. The military said 12 people were killed
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