Kemp booed and Raffensperger censured at Georgia GOP convention
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp was booed and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was censured at the Georgia GOP convention Saturday, demonstrating former…
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Federal judge overturns California’s ban on assault weapons and likens AR-15 to Swiss Army knife
A federal judge overturned California’s longtime ban on assault weapons on Friday in a ruling that likened the AR-15 to a Swiss Army knife.…
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El presidente de El Salvador anuncia planes para ser el primer país en adoptar bitcoin como una moneda de curso legal
(CNN) — El Salvador podría ser el primer país en adoptar bitcoin como moneda de curso legal, anunció el presidente de El Salvador Nayib Bukele…
Continue Reading Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez backs Maya Wiley for New York City mayor
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed civil rights lawyer Maya Wiley on Saturday in the race for New York City mayor, a sign of growing…
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Essential Quality crosses finish line first in Belmont Stakes
NEW YORK, NY — Favorite Essential Quality crossed the finish line first in the Belmont Stakes to give trainer Brad Cox his first win a Triple Crown…
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FDA approves diabetes drug to help people keep the pounds off
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an injectable diabetes drug for long-term weight control. “This under-the-skin injection is…
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Jon Rahm tests positive for coronavirus, withdrawn from PGA Tour’s Memorial after taking 6-shot lead
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — One minute, Jon Rahm was headed for a blowout victory in the Memorial. The next minute, he was out of the tournament with a…
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New Mexico scholarship program to fund full cost of tuition
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s lottery scholarship program in the next academic year will cover full tuition for eligible in-state…
Continue Reading The slowing Covid-19 vaccination rate is worrying experts. Here’s what some states are doing to change the trend
As the US may miss a vaccination goal set by President Joe Biden for July 4, officials are warning against complacency and states are ramping up…
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New Mexico moves ahead with review of contamination at Holloman AFB
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — New Mexico is several months into an investigation to determine the extent of contamination at two U.S. Air Force bases,…
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Baby found dead in porta-potty near river area in Texas park
HOUSTON, Texas — The body of a newborn baby was found this week in a portable toilet at a Houston-area riverside park, authorities said. Maj. Susan…
Continue Reading Más de 150 sismos han sacudido la frontera entre California y México, y el más grande fue de 5,3
(CNN) — Más de 150 pequeños sismos se registraron este sábado en un área rural cerca del lago Salton (Salton Sea, en inglés) en el sur de…
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Private equity group buying medical products company Medline for $30 billion
A group of private equity firms, including Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group and Hellman & Friedman, is buying medical supply maker and distributor…
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These new Crocs are sprouting light-up mushrooms
Just when we thought Crocs could not get any weirder, a new version of the foam clog features a psychedelic design complete with light-up mushrooms.…
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Logan Paul: Boxing’s bastardization continues apace
It’s hard to tell whether it’s pantomime or a canny marketing ploy as the YouTuber fighter’s brother steals the undefeated…
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1 dead, 6 missing at northern Mexico coal mine collapse
COAHUILA, MEXICO — The body of one miner was found Saturday at a small coal mine in a northern Mexico border state that flooded and collapsed,…
Continue Reading OPINIÓN | Qué busca la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris en México, y qué encontrará
Nota del editor: Jorge G. Castañeda es colaborador de CNN. Fue secretario de Relaciones Exteriores de México. Actualmente es profesor de la…
Continue Reading Biden’s Justice Department says it will no longer seize reporters’ records for leak investigations
The Justice Department on Saturday said it will no longer seize reporters’ records in leak investigations, a notable policy shift on the heels…
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Former Alabama Gov. John Patterson dies at 99; entered politics as reformer, failed to protect Freedom Riders
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former Alabama Gov. John Patterson has died at the age of 99. His daughter says he died Friday. Patterson entered politics…
Continue Reading New York Times: Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows pushed DOJ to investigate baseless election fraud claims
Mark Meadows, former President Donald Trump‘s White House chief of staff, pushed the Department of Justice in his boss’ last days in…
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More than 150 quakes shake California-Mexico border; largest registers 5.3 magnitude
CALIPATRIA, California — Over 150 small earthquakes have been recorded Saturday in a rural area near the Salton Sea in Southern California,…
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Lower Valley grocery store raided by police in ongoing probe
EL PASO, Texas — A small corner grocery store in El Paso’s Lower Valley was raided by police Saturday as part of an investigation involving local,…
Continue Reading Localizan el cuerpo de uno de los siete mineros atrapados en una mina de carbón en Coahuila
(CNN Español) — Protección Civil de México confirmó este sábado que los equipos de rescate localizaron el cuerpo de uno de los siete…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | ¿Arruinó Mike Pence sus posibilidades de nominación para 2024?
(CNN) — En una parada de campaña en New Hampshire el jueves por la noche, el exvicepresidente Mike Pence defendió sus acciones del 6 de enero y,…
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Record heat for El Paso: Cooling centers, safety tips, free fans
EL PASO, Texas — The National Weather Service has issued Heat Advisories for El Paso and Hudspeth counties in far west Texas as well as Dona Ana,…
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Yemeni official says missile fired by Houthi rebels kills at least 17, including 5-year-old girl
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni officials say the country’s Houthi rebels have fired a ballistic missile on a government-held city, killing at least…
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1 dead after being trapped in rollover car crash in Santa Teresa
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — A single-car rollover crash Saturday in Santa Teresa claimed the life a motorist. Fire officials said it happened in the…
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No new El Paso Covid-19 deaths for 3rd straight day
EL PASO, Texas — For the third day in a row on Saturday, El Paso public health leaders said there were no new deaths to report stemming from…
Continue Reading A Florida dad threw his infant at a deputy after a high-speed chase, sheriff’s office says
A Florida man faces aggravated child abuse and other charges after hurling his infant at a deputy near the end of a high-speed chase, the Indian…
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Fisher-Price baby soothers and gliders recalled after 4 infant deaths
Fisher-Price has recalled models of its baby soothers and gliders after the deaths of four infants who were reportedly left on their backs…
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