CNNEE Nota del editor: Carlos Alberto Montaner es escritor, periodista y colaborador de CNN. Sus columnas se publican en decenas de diarios de España, Estados Unidos y América Latina. Montaner es, además, vicepresidente de la Internacional Liberal. Las opiniones aquí expresadas son exclusivamente suyas. (CNN Español) — El domingo 21 de noviembre está prevista la
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s popular In-N-Out hamburger chain is in trouble with yet another San Francisco Bay Area county over vaccine verifications. Contra Costa County officials have fined the chain’s Pleasant Hill location for failing to verify the vaccination cards of people choosing to dine indoors with their double-doubles, shakes and fries. The Irvine,
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s popular In-N-Out hamburger chain is in trouble with yet another San Francisco Bay Area county over vaccine verifications. Contra Costa County officials have fined the chain’s Pleasant Hill location for failing to verify the vaccination cards of people choosing to dine indoors with their double-doubles, shakes and fries. The Irvine,
Continue Reading By GRANT SCHULTE Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry has pleaded not guilty to charges that he lied to federal agents who were investigating illegal contributions to his campaign, ande prosecutors revealed that they plan to call a top aide to the congressman as a trial witness. Fortenberry made his
Continue Reading By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Teachers, auto mechanics and retirees in Georgia are being questioned one by one to determine if they’re qualified to serve as jurors in the trial of three white men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery. Hundreds more potential jurors are waiting for their turn, a sign of
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By Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden made a pitch for his unfinished economic agenda as negotiations heat up in Congress, broadly touting its provisions as Democrats pare back the sweeping legislation to expand the social safety net in efforts to get it passed. The remarks began in a personal tone, with Biden describing his
Continue Reading By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has hit back at U.S. criticism over its test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile this week, saying it was rightfully exercising its rights for self-defense and that the weapon doesn’t specifically target the United States. The comments by a Foreign Ministry spokesperson came
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By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Elijah Moore sent the expectations for his rookie year soaring through the spring and summer with an outstanding offseason. The New York Jets wide receiver is still looking to make an impact in the regular season. The second-round pick out of Mississippi
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Las autoridades internacionales y del Reino Unido siguen de cerca un sublinaje de la variante delta que está causando un número creciente de infecciones en el Reino Unido. Este “descendiente” de la variante delta, conocido como AY.4.2, representó un 6% de los casos en la semana del 27 de septiembre –la
Continue Reading CNN By Melanie Zanona, Ryan Nobles and Annie Grayer, CNN The vast majority of House Republicans are expected to oppose an effort to hold Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena, brushing aside concerns about weakening the institution’s future oversight authority and rejecting accusations that they’re trying to block
Continue Reading By Melanie Zanona, Ryan Nobles and Annie Grayer, CNN The vast majority of House Republicans are expected to oppose an effort to hold Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena, brushing aside concerns about weakening the institution’s future oversight authority and rejecting accusations that they’re trying to block Democrats
Continue Reading By LES BOWEN Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Three-time Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson returned to practice with the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday after missing the last three games because of a personal matter that he revealed was related to anxiety and depression. Johnson’s teammates and coaches have emphasized their support for him. Jordan
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — Dillian Whyte has pulled out of his Oct. 30 heavyweight fight against Otto Wallin because of a shoulder injury. Whyte’s promoter, Matchroom Sport, made the announcement without saying if the fight will be rescheduled. Whyte was defending his WBC interim title and the fight against Wallin was set to determine who would
Continue Reading BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona and teenage forward Ansu Fati have agreed on a contract extension to 2027 that includes a buyout clause of 1 billion euros. The club’s announcement came after its 1-0 home win over Dynamo Kyiv in the group stage of the Champions League. A signing ceremony and press conference are scheduled
Continue Reading By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore tight end Mark Andrews has been one of the AFC’s top pass catchers so far this season, helping Lamar Jackson and the Ravens overcome a slew of injuries en route to the conference’s best record. Andrews has 34 catches for 468 yards, ranking
Continue Reading By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer Two new reports show that death, disease and other health problems linked to global warming are rapidly rising. The medical journal Lancet commissioned the annual reports which tracked 44 global health indicators and found that they are all getting worse. According to the reports released Wednesday, older people and
Continue Reading By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Broncos and Broncos look a lot alike these days and it’s not just their orange-toned uniforms. Both teams are reeling amid a rash of injuries, most notably to their starting quarterbacks, as they get ready to play Thursday night. Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will miss
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NILES, Ill. (AP) — A man has been arrested and charged with first degree murder in the nearly 30-year-old murder of a woman at a suburban Chicago YMCA. Niles Police Deputy Chief Nick Zakula said Wednesday that DNA evidence was used to charge 72-year-old Richard J. Sisto in the 1992 strangulation of Helen K. Cardwell.
Continue Reading By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice Special counsel John Durham gave a glimpse on Wednesday of his extensive use of a federal grand jury to bring a false statement charge against former Hillary Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann. In a new court filing, Durham says he issued subpoenas to 15 people and entities
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By DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A state audit has found that Iowa’s privatized Medicaid system has illegally denied services or care to program recipients, and both private insurance companies managing the system have violated terms of their contracts with the state. Auditor Rob Sand on Wednesday released the report from
Continue Reading By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The home of Seattle’s new NHL team is about ready for its hockey debut on Saturday night when the Kraken host the Vancouver Canucks. The arena will have its first official event Friday night when Coldplay performs and it also hosted a benefit concert featuring Foo
Continue Reading By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — No. 8 Baylor is in a period of transition with some key departures from last year’s national championship team. The losses include the Bears’ top three scorers: All-America junior guard Jared Butler and fellow guards MaCio Teague and Davion Mitchell. Also gone is Mark Vital,
Continue Reading By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — No. 8 Baylor is in a period of transition with some key departures from last year’s national championship team. The losses include the Bears’ top three scorers: All-America junior guard Jared Butler and fellow guards MaCio Teague and Davion Mitchell. Also gone is Mark Vital,
Continue Reading By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has a quadriceps injury in addition to his sore left foot and is questionable for the game at Cleveland on Thursday night. On Wednesday, the Browns (3-3) announced their starting QB, Baker Mayfield, would sit out because of a painful
Continue Reading MOOSE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park already has had its busiest year on record. The park joins nearby Yellowstone in setting visitation records this year. Grand Teton had almost 3.5 million recreation visits between January and September and broke 2018’s full-year record by almost 3,000 visits. Park officials said in a statement
Continue Reading By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army has begun hiring more agents and support staff for its criminal investigations, as the new civilian director works to correct widespread failures that surfaced last year after a string of murders and other crimes at Fort Hood, Texas. Gregory Ford, who took over as
Continue Reading By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army has begun hiring more agents and support staff for its criminal investigations, as the new civilian director works to correct widespread failures that surfaced last year after a string of murders and other crimes at Fort Hood, Texas. Gregory Ford, who took over as
Continue Reading By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The lesson Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields is learning from facing good defenses is the same as the one he is learning by watching Aaron Rodgers last week and Tom Brady this week and that’s how scoring drives require several big plays. Fields said he
Continue Reading By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s late winning goal capped a classic Manchester United comeback win in the Champions League. Bayern Munich and Juventus also recorded typical trademark wins to top their groups with three straight victories and no goals conceded. United trailed 2-0 at halftime at home against Atalanta
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UPDATE, Oct. 22: A man was being held on $200,000 bond after El Paso police arrested him with a knife in his hands standing over a stabbing victim, authorities said Friday. 33-year-old Jesus Luna Vasquez was jailed downtown in the El Paso County Detention Facility on a charge of aggravated assault. Police allege he stabbed
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