By GONZALO SOLANO and REGINA GARCIA CANO QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador’s high court has decriminalized euthanasia and ordered lawmakers and health officials to draft rules and regulations for the procedure. The decision of Ecuador’s highest court came in response to a lawsuit from a terminally ill woman diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known
Continue ReadingOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A former California police chief who was fired from his post last year has sued the city of Oakland and its mayor. LeRonne Armstrong says in his lawsuit that he was unlawfully terminated in retaliation for criticizing the federal court-appointed monitor overseeing the police department. Mayor Sheng Thao has said she
Continue ReadingBy Natasha Bertrand, Oren Liebermann, Mohammed Tawfeeq and Haley Britzky, CNN Washington (CNN) — A US military strike on Wednesday in Baghdad killed a Kataib Hezbollah commander who was responsible for attacks on American forces in the region, according to US Central Command. The attack, on Wednesday evening local time, was carried out by a
Continue ReadingBy Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge denied Donald Trump’s motions for a mistrial in the defamation case brought by columnist E. Jean Carroll saying the former president’s arguments had no “merit” and are “entirely pointless.” Judge Lewis Kaplan denied Trump’s motions from the bench during the civil trial and said a written
Continue ReadingBy ED WHITE Associated Press PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — The mother of a Michigan school shooter is the first parent in the U.S. to be found criminally responsible for a mass school attack conducted by their child, even though she didn’t pull the trigger. It’s an example for prosecutors elsewhere and could be a sharp
Continue ReadingBy Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Disney has had a rough time even after CEO Bob Iger returned from a brief retirement. But the media veteran said on Wednesday that Disney is finally on the path toward success again. The company surprised investors by announcing it would grow earnings per share by a whopping 20%
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Las empresas estadounidenses pueden estar topándose con el límite de su poder para seguir aumentando los precios mientras los consumidores en algunos mercados sufren. En McDonald’s, que se ha jactado repetidamente de su capacidad para aumentar los precios del menú sin afectar las ventas, los ejecutivos finalmente reconocen que
Continue ReadingBy LAURA UNGAR and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press A medical journal has retracted studies claiming to show the harms of the leading abortion pill. The journal cites conflicts of interest by the authors. The decision comes just weeks before the Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that could determine access to mifepristone, which is
Continue ReadingBy J.D. Miles Click here for updates on this story DALLAS, Texas (KTVT) — A 50-year battle to save a historic Black cemetery in North Dallas has come to an end with descendants of former slaves claiming victory. The 173-year-old cemetery sits on three acres developers have coveted for over a half-century. “It’s not easy
Continue ReadingBy Andrea Lucia, Lexi Salazar, Scott Fralicks Click here for updates on this story JOSHUA, Texas (KTVT) — In his final years, William Hampton depended on his children for nearly everything. “He had stage four liver disease and was given less than six months to live and he was put on hospice,” said Cynthia Hampton,
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — Juan Carlos “El Tigre” Bonilla, exjefe de la Policía Nacional de Honduras, se declaró culpable este martes de un cargo relacionado con narcotráfico en una corte federal de Nueva York, confirmó a CNN su abogado César de Castro. Bonilla formaba parte de un caso que involucra al expresidente de Honduras Juan
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Every year, over three million young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs across the country. To show their continued support in preparing today’s youth for a brighter tomorrow, Ross Stores, Inc. is partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America with a three-week program called, “Help Local Kids Thrive.”
Continue ReadingBy Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — Turn over a trove of documents about antisemitism on campus or face a subpoena. That’s the final warning Rep. Virginia Foxx, the Republican chairwoman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, delivered to Harvard University on Wednesday as the panel seeks to advance its investigation into antisemitism on college
Continue ReadingBy Nicky Zizaza Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — While many coffee shops dot nearly every corner of Baltimore City, Black Acres Roastery is serving up more than just coffee. There is a message in its name. “The name came from Spike Lee, actually,” owner Travis Bell said. “I’m a
Continue ReadingBy MARK STEVENSON Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Experts say the number of monarch butterflies at wintering areas in Mexico dropped by 59% this year to the second lowest level since record keeping began. The experts blame pesticide use and climate change. The butterflies’ migration from Canada and the United States to Mexico and
Continue ReadingBy Parija Kavilanz, CNN New York (CNN) — State regulators hit CVS with a $250,000 fine against one of its stores in Canton, Ohio, after investigators found that the pharmacy had been understaffed, posing a risk to the well-being of patients seeking medication in a timely manner. The move from the State of Ohio Board of
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) –– Los republicanos del Senado de Estados Unidos bloquearon este miércoles el acuerdo bipartidista de inmigración, que incluyó puntos de seguridad fronteriza, y el paquete de ayuda exterior para Ucrania e Israel, en una votación clave que se dio en medio de un torrente de ataques al proyecto por parte del expresidente Donald
Continue ReadingBy Jossie Carbonare Click here for updates on this story RIVIERA BEACH, Florida (WPBF) — Residents in Riviera Beach were just notified about a contamination issue in January when Riviera Beach officials knew about it back in June. Mayor Ronnie Fielder confirmed E. Coli and fecal matter were found in the drinking water. At the
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story Feb. 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — At the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, hosted at the illustrious Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 4,2024, Blue Ivy Carter, progeny of the legendary Beyoncé and Jay-Z, captured the limelight with her remarkable presence. Foregoing
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Miley Cyrus puede comprarse su propia ropa interior. El domingo, durante su discurso de aceptación del prestigioso Grammy a mejor grabación del año, Cyrus bromeó: “No creo que me haya olvidado de nadie. Pero es posible que me haya olvidado de la ropa interior. ¡Adiós!” Más tarde aclaró en X
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