October 2021

Mexico’s anti-corruption efforts takes a PR blow

October 11, 2021 4:59 PM Associated Press

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president has made punishing corruption the centerpiece of his political agenda. So when the country’s…

Wisconsin ready for fresh start after difficult season

October 11, 2021 4:55 PM Associated Press

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin heads into the upcoming season with a substantially different roster after nearly…

Microsoft says Iran-linked hackers have targeted US and Israeli defense firms

October 11, 2021 4:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Suspected Iranian hackers have targeted dozens of defense technology and maritime transportation firms, successfully breaching a…

Virgin’s Branson leads high school band, prompts backlash

October 11, 2021 4:48 PM Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Billionaire Richard Branson says it was an honor and a once-in-a-lifetime experience to don a drum major’s uniform and…

Virgin’s Branson leads high school band, prompts backlash

October 11, 2021 4:48 PM Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Billionaire Richard Branson says it was an honor and a once-in-a-lifetime experience to don a drum major’s uniform and…

Elon Musk trolea a Jeff Bezos mientras amplía su ventaja como la persona más rica del planeta

October 11, 2021 4:40 PM CNN Newsource

Alexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN Business)– La riqueza personal de Elon Musk es ahora de US$ 222.000 millones, ampliando su diferencia como…

OPINIÓN | El Premio Nobel de Maria Ressa es para todos

October 11, 2021 4:37 PM CNN Newsource

Sol Amaya Nota del editor: Frida Ghitis, exproductora y corresponsal de CNN, es columnista de asuntos mundiales. Es colaboradora de opinión semanal…

A pilot who died in WWII has finally been laid to rest in his Maine hometown

October 11, 2021 4:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN A pilot from World War II has finally been laid to rest 76 years after his death. US Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Ernest N.…

Former tobacco field where MLK Jr worked to be preserved

October 11, 2021 4:34 PM Associated Press

SIMSBURY, Conn. (AP) — A plot of land in Connecticut that was once a thriving tobacco farm where Martin Luther King Jr. worked as a college student…

Germany qualifies for WCup; Russia, Croatia clinch playoffs

October 11, 2021 4:26 PM Associated Press

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Germany has became the first country to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. Germany booked its place…

Predators promote Scott Nichol to assistant general manager

October 11, 2021 4:24 PM Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have promoted Scott Nichol to assistant general manager going into his 13th season overall with the…

Punchless Crew: Brewers slumping at worst possible time

October 11, 2021 4:14 PM Associated Press

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have picked the worst time of year to go ice cold at the plate. Ian Anderson…

After several attempts, wildlife officers remove tire that was around an elk’s neck for over two years

October 11, 2021 4:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Amanda Jackson, CNN For two years, an elk was seen with a tire around its neck. Now, after several attempts, wildlife officials have freed the…

After several attempts, wildlife officers remove tire that was around an elk’s neck for over two years

October 11, 2021 4:12 PM CNN

For two years, an elk was seen with a tire around its neck. Now, after several attempts, wildlife officials have freed the animal of the rubber…

After several attempts, wildlife officers remove tire that was around an elk’s neck for over two years

October 11, 2021 4:12 PM CNN

For two years, an elk was seen with a tire around its neck. Now, after several attempts, wildlife officials have freed the animal of the rubber…

Netflix standing by Dave Chappelle and ‘The Closer’

October 11, 2021 4:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas Netflix is defending Dave Chappelle’s new comedy special after it has been criticized as transphobic by some LGBTQ+ advocates,…

Beyond rebooking a passenger or issuing a refund for a flight that's canceled

Southwest Airlines cancellations: What are airline passengers entitled to?

October 11, 2021 3:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Marnie Hunter, CNN Your flight is canceled. You have to stay over in a hotel and pay for dinner or scramble to find a rental car. What are you…

$2.5M reward to solve US prosecutor’s killing in Seattle

October 11, 2021 3:45 PM Associated Press

By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Rewards totaling $2.5 million are now being offered for information that helps solve the killing of…

Netflix head Ted Sarandos has reiterated his support for Dave Chappelle

Netflix head reiterates support for Dave Chappelle special in email to staff

October 11, 2021 3:41 PM CNN

Comedian Dave Chappelle is facing backlash for jokes in his latest Netflix special about the LGBTQ+ community and transgender people. CNN’s Don Lemon…

CONMEBOL boss wants suspended Brazil v Argentina played out

October 11, 2021 3:38 PM Associated Press

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez wants the suspended World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina to be…

Guatemala transfers prosecutor who pursued former dictator

October 11, 2021 3:36 PM Associated Press

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s attorney general has transferred the prosecutor leading the office that took former dictator Efraín Ríos…

Texas Mom says safe return of 3-year-old son a ‘miracle’

October 11, 2021 3:36 PM Associated Press

By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The mother of a 3-year-old Texas boy who was found alive after being missing for four days in a…

Texas Mom says safe return of 3-year-old son a ‘miracle’

October 11, 2021 3:36 PM Associated Press

By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The mother of a 3-year-old Texas boy who was found alive after being missing for four days in a…

Elk roaming Colorado with tire around neck for 2 years freed

October 11, 2021 3:36 PM Associated Press

PINE, Colo. (AP) — Colorado wildlife officials say an elusive elk that has been wandering the hills with a car tire around its neck for at least…

Halloween Photo Contest – Male Costume

October 11, 2021 3:36 PM KVIA Administrator

Submit your Halloween Costume photo for a chance to win a $50 gift…

Arizona’s McCloud out for the season with leg injuries

October 11, 2021 3:34 PM Associated Press

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona quarterback Jordan McCloud is out for the rest of the season after suffering right knee and ankle injuries against…

Slain Utah football player remembered for optimism, kindness

October 11, 2021 3:30 PM Associated Press

MESQUITE, Texas (AP) — Utah football player Aaron Lowe was remembered as an optimist, role model and friend at his funeral in Texas. Coach Kyle…

Slain Utah football player remembered for optimism, kindness

October 11, 2021 3:30 PM Associated Press

MESQUITE, Texas (AP) — Utah football player Aaron Lowe was remembered as an optimist, role model and friend at his funeral in Texas. Coach Kyle…

Alexis Ohanian is using his daughter’s famous doll to help empower girls

October 11, 2021 3:29 PM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Alexis Ohanian can’t believe it only took his wife Serena Williams posting a few times about their daughter’s…

Halloween Photo Contest – Female Costume

October 11, 2021 3:25 PM KVIA Administrator

Submit your Halloween Costume photo for a chance to win a $50 gift…

Month: October 2021