By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Almost 120 years ago, African American domestic workers settled in the Como neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas, where they held Fourth of July parades, patronized shops on Horne Street and lived for several generations in what seemed like a small town within the big city. But many
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By Mostafa Salem and Francesco Pitzalis, CNN Forest fires in Algeria killed 65 people on Tuesday, including 28 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the state-run Algeria Press Service (APS) and Algerian media said. Twelve soldiers remain in critical condition after the fires broke out in the mountainous region of the country, the
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urielblanco (CNN Español) — En menos de una semana, el mundo del fútbol se sacudió como pocas veces. No podría ser de otra manera, pues se trataba de algo que afectaba a uno de los jugadores más grandes de la historia: Lionel Messi. Lo impensable sucedió el 5 de agosto, cuando el FC Barcelona anunció
Continue Reading By Neelam Bohra and Justin Lear, CNN When alarm noises start coming from your radio, television, or cell phone, don’t worry. At 2:20 p.m. ET, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will conduct a nationwide test of the wireless emergency alert system and its emergency alert system in coordination with the Federal Communication Commission, according to
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By MARGARET STAFFORD Associated Press Missouri’s new athletic director is promising a championship culture that will win titles in the Southeastern Conference. Desiree Reed-Francois says she will require a high standard of accountability and a strong work ethic throughout the athletic department. She is the first female athletic director at Missouri and the second in
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WASHINGTON, DC — A nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) test will be conducted Wednesday and radios, televisions and certain cellphones will be alerted. The test, which is being run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will begin at approximately 12:20 p.m. MT. The EAS portion of the test,
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By Faith Karimi, CNN Dolly Parton sings, funds vaccines and provides children with free books. Now she’s writing her own novel. The country music queen has teamed up with bestselling author, James Patterson, to publish a novel that they co-wrote, they announced Wednesday. Set in Tennessee, the novel titled “Run, Rose, Run” is about a
Continue Reading CINCINNATI (AP) — After pulling out of the hard-court tournament in Toronto this week, Rafael Nadal says he’s also withdrawing from the upcoming event in Cincinnati because of an injured left foot that has troubled him for months. The decision by the 20-time Grand Slam champion means he is unlikely to play before the U.S.
Continue Reading MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Chicago White Sox placed left-hander Carlos Rodón on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue. Rodón was headed back to Chicago for further testing. Chicago manager Tony La Russa said the team made the move to the injured list based on Rodón’s complaints of soreness and fatigue in his throwing
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Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) gives a passionate response after Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) called for a vote on an amendment that would punish local jurisdictions that defund the police.
Continue Reading By Lauren Dezenski, CNN Hours into the Senate’s marathon overnight vote-a-rama, Sen. Tommy Tuberville wanted to send a message. The Alabama Republican sought to put Senate Democrats on the record on “defunding the police” with a budget amendment that would block federal funds from any municipalities that defunded their police departments. This was an amendment
Continue Reading RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Kicker Jason Myers and punter Michael Dickson are coming off career seasons for the Seattle Seahawks. Myers was perfect on all 24 regular-season field goal attempts last year and has made 37 straight kicks dating back to 2019. Dickson averaged a career-best 49.6 yards per punt and led the NFL with
Continue Reading urielblanco (CNN) — Las ventas de Tesla cayeron bruscamente en China, según un reporte de un grupo comercial, lo que sugiere que está perdiendo terreno en el mercado más grande del mundo para vehículos tradicionales y eléctricos. La Asociación de Automóviles de Pasajeros de China (CPCA por sus siglas en inglés) informó que las ventas
Continue Reading By Katie Lobosco, CNN Federal wildland firefighters, who currently make as little as $13.45 an hour, could get a long-awaited pay raise if the bipartisan infrastructure package making its way through Congress eventually gets to President Joe Biden’s desk. The $1 trillion bill, which passed the Senate on Tuesday but still needs House approval, would
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By Brian Stelter, CNN Business When the new season of “Jeopardy!” debuts on September 13, executive producer Mike Richards will be behind the host lectern. Richards was named the official new host on Wednesday, as expected, but Sony Pictures Television also announced a surprise: Mayim Bialik will be the host of occasional prime time episodes
Continue Reading By Geneva Sands, CNN Immigration and Customs Enforcement will avoid arresting or deporting undocumented immigrants who are victims of crime, except in exceptional circumstances, according to a new directive. The agency’s new policy, issued Wednesday, marks the latest effort by the Biden administration to pivot from the Trump administration and tailor enforcement priorities. Going forward,
Continue Reading By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have signed coach Frank Reich and general manager Chris Ballard to contract extensions through the 2026 season. The new deals come just three days after they gave star linebacker Darius Leonard a new five-year deal worth nearly $200 million and two weeks
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EL PASO, Texas – A teenager has been arrested following what El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies described on Wednesday as a drunken case of road rage in which he tried to strike a man with his car. Joshua Anthony Moreno, 19, was being held on $26,000 bond in the El Paso County Jail on charges
Continue Reading Germán Padinger (CNN) — Los funcionarios del Departamento de Estado están discutiendo activamente una nueva reducción del personal en la embajada de Estados Unidos en Kabul, según dos fuentes familiarizadas con las discusiones, ya que los talibanes siguen ganando terreno en Afganistán. Esos avances -que se han producido mucho más rápidamente de lo que muchos
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By PAUL J. WEBER and ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans are ratcheting up efforts to end a 31-day standoff with Democrats over new voting measures. Civil arrest warrants were delivered Wednesday to the offices of absent Democrats by officers of the Texas House. But there remained few signs the stalemate
Continue Reading By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Becky Hammon can’t wait for the time when it’s normal for women to interview for head coaching positions in the NBA and their gender isn’t the story. Hammon is entering her eighth season as a San Antonio Spurs assistant. She has been interviewed for several
Continue Reading By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Becky Hammon can’t wait for the time when it’s normal for women to interview for head coaching positions in the NBA and their gender isn’t the story. Hammon is entering her eighth season as a San Antonio Spurs assistant. She has been interviewed for several
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By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its recommendation for pregnant people to get vaccinated against Covid-19. Previously, the public health agency was vague in its recommendation. “If you are pregnant, you can receive a Covid-19 vaccine,” previous guidance read. Now, the CDC is strengthening its guidance, recommending
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By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its recommendation for pregnant people to get vaccinated against Covid-19. Previously, the public health agency was vague in its recommendation. “If you are pregnant, you can receive a Covid-19 vaccine,” previous guidance read. Now, the CDC is strengthening its guidance, recommending
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Jennifer Hudson has Aretha Franklin to thank, in part, for her career. Hudson first came to fame in 2004 as a finalist on “American Idol.” She auditioned for the reality singing competition with Franklin’s song, “Share Your Love With Me.” Fast forward to 2021 and Hudson is now a Grammy
Continue Reading WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — The Winnipeg Jets avoided arbitraton and signed defenseman Neal Pionk to a four-year contract worth roughly $23.5 million. The team said the 26-year-old Pionk will earn about $5.8 million per year. The Jets acquired the Nebraska native in a 2019 trade with the New York Rangers. Since then, he’s scored nine
Continue Reading PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Justin Rose is this year’s winner of the Payne Stewart Award. It has become one of premier awards on the PGA Tour that recognizes character, sportsmanship and commitment to charity. The award is named for the three-time major champion who died in a plane accident in 1999. Along with
Continue Reading By Kaitlan Collins and Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is on the cusp of approving the nation’s first Covid-19 vaccine without a permanent leader at the helm, and a nomination doesn’t appear to be in sight. For months, the agency at the forefront of the coronavirus response has served under the
Continue Reading Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — Con los principales candidatos opositores detenidos o inhabilitados, Nicaragua celebrará en noviembre unas elecciones presidenciales empañadas por la crisis política y en las que el presidente Daniel Ortega buscará su tercera reelección y un quinto mandato presidencial. En la misma jornada también se elegirán 90 diputados de la Asamblea Nacional
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — A motorist was hospitalized following the crash of a semi-truck and an SUV Wednesday morning at a Sunland Park intersection. The collision happened at Pete Dominici Highway and McNutt Road, which firefighters said remained blocked by the wreckage as of late morning. The one crash victim taken by ambulance to
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