Japan’s defense minister draws red line in island dispute with China
By Brad Lendon and Blake Essig, CNN Japan is drawing a red line around an island chain also claimed by China, pushing back at Beijing’s…
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Autoridades sanitarias y observatorio independiente reportan aumento de casos de covid-19 en Nicaragua
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — El Ministerio de Salud de Nicaragua y el Observatorio Ciudadano Covid-19 reportan un notable…
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WNBA-leading Sun rout Liberty 98-69 for 13th straight win
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 18 points and 13 rebounds, DeWanna Bonner also scored 18 points and the WNBA-leading Connecticut Sun…
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Former Theranos lab worker details concerns about company’s ability to conduct blood tests
By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business Erika Cheung, a former Theranos lab worker turned whistleblower, testified Wednesday during the trial of…
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White House offers Nicki Minaj call to answer vaccine Qs
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is offering to connect Nicki Minaj with one of the Biden administration’s…
Continue Reading Policía de Cataluña halla el cadáver de un hombre buscado por presuntamente asesinar a su hijo
Ángela Reyes (CNN Español) — Los Mossos d’Esquadra, la policía autonómica de Cataluña, encontraron este miércoles el cadáver de…
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Doctor argues for more research into effects of Covid-19 vaccines on menstruation
By Maggie Fox, CNN Clinical trials for coronavirus vaccines should include examination of any possible effects on women’s menstrual cycles…
Continue Reading Draft of Cuba’s new family code opens door for gay marriage
HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — Cuba has released the draft of a new family code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as give children…
Continue Reading SpaceX launches four people to orbit in company’s first-ever tourism mission
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business A SpaceX rocket soared into orbit Wednesday evening, carrying four people — none of whom are professional…
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Former US gymnast calls for ‘follow-through’ after Larry Nassar hearing
By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Former US rhythmic gymnast Jessica Howard said Wednesday that she “would really like to see some follow-through”…
Continue Reading Federal judge declines to block Florida ban on mask mandates
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge has declined to block a ban imposed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to prevent mandating masks for Florida school…
Continue Reading Schwarber, Vazquez power Red Sox past Mariners 9-4 in 10
By CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Kyle Schwarber and Christian Vazquez drove in two runs apiece in the 10th inning, and the Boston…
Continue Reading Alaska records most daily COVID cases amid healthcare strain
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska has reported its highest number of new COVID-19 cases, a day after the state’s…
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Bye week comes at good time for UTEP Miners; Interview with head coach Dana Dimel
EL PASO, Texas – Three games into the college football season, the UTEP Miners are getting some much needed rest. UTEP is on a bye week and will use…
Continue Reading Chargers’ WR Williams looking to continue momentum Sunday
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Williams has been mainly used as the Los Angeles Chargers’ deep threat the past…
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Chargers’ WR Williams looking to continue momentum Sunday
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Williams has been mainly used as the Los Angeles Chargers’ deep threat the past…
Continue Reading Democratic resistance to drug pricing plan underscores dilemma for party
By Annie Grayer, Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson and Tami Luhby, CNN A small group of House Democrats voted against key drug pricing provisions on…
Continue Reading France says head of Islamic State in Sahara has been killed
By BABA AHMED and KRISTA LARSON Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — France’s president says the head of the Islamic State in the Greater…
Continue Reading California county pays $11M to man exonerated in 1998 murder
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A California county has paid $11 million to a man who spent two decades in prison after being wrongly convicted of…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Trout likely done for year, Tigers play spoiler
By The Associated Press Mike Trout is likely done for the year. Same for Jo Adell, another talented outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels. Manager…
Continue Reading Angels OFs Mike Trout, Jo Adell likely done for the year
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Trout is likely done for the year. Same for Jo Adell, another talented outfielder for the Los…
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Mylar balloon stuck in power line took KVIA’s transmitter off the air
EL PASO, Texas — A Mylar balloon that got stuck in a power line triggered an electrical outage on the mountain that caused ABC-7’s transmitter to go…
Continue Reading Takeaways from the Senate hearing on the FBI’s failures to investigate gymnasts’ charges against Nassar
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles became emotional during her testimony before a Senate committee investigating FBI mishandling of abuse allegations…
Continue Reading Takeaways from the Senate hearing on the FBI’s failures to investigate gymnasts’ charges against Nassar
By Tierney Sneed, CNN A Senate hearing Wednesday gave several acclaimed gymnasts who were abused by Larry Nassar a powerful platform to call out the…
Continue Reading North Korea says it tested rail-launched ballistic missiles
By KIM TONG-HYUNG and HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said it successfully launched ballistic missiles from a…
Continue Reading Winston praises Payton as Saints assistants deal with COVID
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Jameis Winston sees a silver lining in a COVID-19 outbreak that has sidelined six…
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ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather: Temps hotter by 5-10 degrees
Hello and happy Wednesday. I’m tracking a few storms including a severe thunderstorm in eastern El Paso county as of 5:30 PM. We have a 10% of seeing…
Continue Reading Judge tosses Little Rock police chief’s suit against union
By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed the Little Rock police chief’s lawsuit against the…
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Navajo Nation reports 45 more COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported 45 more COVID-19 cases and five additional deaths. The latest numbers pushed the…
Continue Reading Judge: Texas is to blame for foster care neglect, failures
AUSTIN (AP) — A federal judge has accused Texas leaders for failing to act on her orders to fix the chronic foster care neglect. Tuesday’s…
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