By Cheri Mossburg and Christina Maxouris, CNN California health officials say the number of new Covid-19 infections reported statewide appears to be leveling off and recent trends are showing “encouraging” signs following a surge of cases and hospitalizations driven by the Delta variant. The state reported roughly 11,769 new cases on Thursday, according to the
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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Brionna Jones scored 17 of her 23 points in the second half, Jonquel Jones had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Connecticut beat the Los Angeles Sparks 76-72 for the Sun’s seventh straight victory. Kristi Toliver made a 3-pointer with 1:01 left to pull Los Angeles within 74-70 and after a
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By Kyung Lah and Stella Chan, CNN The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating domestic violence accusations against California Republican gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder — allegations he has denied. “The department was made aware of domestic violence accusations against Larry Elder,” an LAPD spokesperson told CNN, but they said additional details on the allegations would
Continue Reading By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Sixth-seeded Magda Linette of Poland beat top-seeded Daria Kasatkina of Russia 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday to advance to the Tennis in the Land semifinals. No. 51 Linette used precision shot-making and converted 5 of 6 break points in the quarterfinal at Jacobs Pavilion, avenging a loss to
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BOSTON (AP) — Federal investigators have arrested three individuals on charges of conspiring to deceive banks into allegedly processing more than $150 million in credit and debit card payments on behalf of merchants involved in prohibited and high-risk businesses. A fourth individual remains at large. Three were executives at Allied Wallet, Inc., a payment processing
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BOSTON (AP) — Federal investigators have arrested three individuals on charges of conspiring to deceive banks into allegedly processing more than $150 million in credit and debit card payments on behalf of merchants involved in prohibited and high-risk businesses. A fourth individual remains at large. Three were executives at Allied Wallet, Inc., a payment processing
Continue Reading COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — A’ja Wilson bounced back from one of the worst games of her career with 21 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 78-71 for coach Bill Laimbeer’s 300th career victory. Dearica Hamby added 20 points and nine boards, and Chelsea Gray,
Continue Reading By Carma Hassan and Steve Almasy, CNN An attorney for South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg on Thursday entered no-contest pleas on his behalf to two misdemeanors in connection with a crash last year that left a 55-year-old pedestrian dead. Last September, on the night of the crash, Ravnsborg told a 911 dispatcher, “I hit
Continue Reading The Associated Press The suicide bomber attack Thursday on crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul’s airport killed at least 60 Afghans and 13 U.S. troops. It was one of the deadliest days for U.S. troops in the country in the history of the 20-year conflict.
Continue Reading HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s government says it will recognize — and regulate — cryptocurrencies for payments on the island. A resolution published in the Official Gazette said the Central Bank will set rules for such currencies and determine how to license providers of related services within Cuba. The popularity of such currencies has grown among
Continue Reading HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s government says it will recognize — and regulate — cryptocurrencies for payments on the island. A resolution published in the Official Gazette said the Central Bank will set rules for such currencies and determine how to license providers of related services within Cuba. The popularity of such currencies has grown among
Continue Reading BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox ace Chris Sale joined Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax as the only pitchers on record with three immaculate innings when he struck out the side against Minnesota on nine pitches. Sale was making his third start since returning from Tommy John surgery that also sidelined him for the entire 2020
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The White Sox open a three-game home series against the crosstown rival Cubs three weeks after sweeping a set at Wrigley Field. The AL Central-leading White Sox haven’t won a season series against the Cubs since going 3-1 in 2014 and haven’t swept the Windy City showdown since interleague play was
Continue Reading By Rebekah Riess and Travis Caldwell, CNN Search efforts have been suspended in Tennessee following deadly flooding Saturday that left 20 people dead and hundreds of homes damaged or destroyed. “The recovery of all 20 known flood victims has been made,” the Humphreys County Emergency Management Agency said in a statement Wednesday. Families of the
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CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Una medallista olímpica y una personalidad de internet son las primeras concursantes en unirse a la nueva temporada de “Dancing with the Stars”, y uno de ellos va a hacer historia. Jojo Siwa bailará con una bailarina profesional, se anunció durante una conferencia de prensa el jueves durante la gira de
Continue Reading MIAMI (AP) — A Florida judge has rejected a self-defense claim by a white man accused of pulling a gun and yelling racial slurs during a traffic confrontation with a group of Black teenagers on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2019. The Miami Herald reports the judge ruled Thursday following a two-day hearing that
Continue Reading By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL says 93% of players are vaccinated for COVID-19 and the league wanted mandatory vaccination but the NFLPA wouldn’t agreed to it. The league also has asked the players’ union to adjust protocols so vaccinated players would be tested weekly instead of every 14 days. Unvaccinated players
Continue Reading CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Jamie Lee Rattray scored twice and Canada overwhelmed the United States 5-1 on Thursday night in the women’s world hockey championship, ending the Americans’ winning streak in the event at 29 games. Canada took the top spot in Group A to set up a quarterfinal Saturday against Germany, the third-place team
Continue Reading Ángela Reyes (CNN) — Algunas hembras de colibrí están vestidas de punta en blanco, pero, curiosamente, interactúan menos con otras. Las plumas de colores brillantes pueden ser la clave para que estas hembras de colibrí eviten peleas físicas con otros integrantes de su especie. Las hembras de colibrí tienden a tener plumas apagadas, pero los
Continue Reading By BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s attorney general says Maricopa County must give the state Senate what it wants for its review of the 2020 election results or lose all state funding. Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s Thursday decision came after a GOP senator asked him if Maricopa County illegally refused to
Continue Reading By Sonia Moghe, CNN The federal detention center in New York that is notoriously known as the place where Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his cell is in the process of being temporarily closed, according to a Justice Department spokesperson. The Metropolitan Correctional Center in Lower Manhattan drew criticism for its management after Epstein
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Ida. He warned Thursday that all of the state’s coast is in the forecast cone of what could become a major hurricane in coming days. Edwards called on residents to immediately begin storm preparations. He
Continue Reading By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers will wait until next year to consider decriminalizing psychedelics. Sen. Scott Wiener said Thursday that he will keep working to persuade the public and legislators that it’s a good idea. The bill would allow those 21 and older to possess for personal use small
Continue Reading By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Rory McIlroy suddenly has found a pep in his step. A good night of sleep and a 64 at Caves Valley will do the trick. McIlroy had his lowest opening round in nearly a year and shares the lead at the BMW Championship with
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Es conocida por sus antiguas ruinas, la sede del catolicismo y una de las mejores pizzas del mundo. Sí, en Roma, el arte de la pizza está a la altura del arte que construyó edificios que durarán 2.000 años y el de guiar una de las principales religiones del mundo. En
Continue Reading By JULIE WATSON and BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Prosecutors for the first time are not opposing the release of Sirhan Sirhan, who is serving a life sentence for assassinating U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy in 1968. The 77-year-old Sirhan on Friday faces his 16th parole hearing. Prosecutors won’t appear at the
Continue Reading By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — San Francisco Giants second baseman Donovan Solano has tested positive for the coronavirus and will be sidelined for at least 10 days. Following a 3-2 victory over the Mets on Thursday night, manager Gabe Kapler revealed that Solano felt cold-like symptoms earlier in the day.
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Lots of sunshine will continue with temperatures in the mid 90’s. The chance for any rain will remain slight Friday through the weekend. Rain chances could pick up a bit next week but still isolated variety.
Continue Reading By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Sam Burns shot an 8-under 64 at Caves Valley to share the first-round lead with Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy at the BMW Championship. This is a pressure-packed event, with the top 30 in the FedEx Cup standings advancing to next week’s Tour Championship.
Continue Reading By TOM HAYS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A witness at the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial says the R&B star once compared himself to rock legend Jerry Lee Lewis. The witness testified Thursday that Kelly called himself a “genius” just like Lewis, who became notorious for marrying his 13-year-old cousin decades ago. The witness
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