Fire that threatened Lake Tahoe region is now 100% contained
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — The 2-month-old California wildfire that threatened the Lake Tahoe resort region over the summer has been declared…
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Regulator seeks transparency for payment systems of big tech
By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In its first significant action under a new director, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is…
Continue Reading World’s biggest triceratops sells for $7.7 million in Paris
PARIS (AP) — The world’s biggest triceratops skeleton, known as “Big John,” has been sold for 6.6 million euros ($7.7 million) to a private…
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Una explosión en una central eléctrica en Afganistán deja sin electricidad a Kabul
Germán Padinger (CNN) — Una explosión en una central eléctrica que abastece energía a la capital de Afganistán causó apagones en Kabul y…
Continue Reading Egypt: Man to face trial for live-streamed theft of phone
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian prosecutors have ordered a man to face trial who appeared to steal a journalist’s phone while it was livestreaming outside…
Continue Reading Pakistan’s FM says country will boost trade with Afghanistan
By RIAZ KHAN Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s foreign minister says his country will keep its border with Afghanistan…
Continue Reading In memoir, Katie Couric writes of feeling betrayed by Lauer
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Katie Couric, in a new memoir called “Going There,” writes of feeling betrayed by Matt Lauer…
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Utah aiming for basketball transformation under Craig Smith
By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Utes are entering a new basketball season with a new head coach, several new players…
Continue Reading México advierte de peligros en videojuegos contra niños y presenta decálogo para fomentar mejores prácticas
urielblanco (CNN Español) — El gobierno de México realizó el miércoles diversos señalamientos relacionados con los videojuegos y su…
Continue Reading Browns activate WR Landry from IR to face Broncos
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry has been activated from injured reserve to possibly help…
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Texas attorney general urges Supreme Court to allow controversial abortion law to remain in effect as challenges play out
By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton urged the Supreme Court Thursday to allow Texas’ controversial…
Continue Reading Winther takes 1-shot lead after 1st round in Mallorca
SANTA PONSA, Spain (AP) — Jeff Winther has shot an 8-under 62 to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the Mallorca Open. The Danish player…
Continue Reading California officials prepare to vaccinate children age 5-11
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Public health departments across California are gearing up to administer coronavirus vaccines…
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Formula One foothold growing, series here to stay in USA
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A decade after its American relaunch, Formula One is here to stay. Organizers of this…
Continue Reading Formula One foothold growing, series here to stay in USA
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A decade after its American relaunch, Formula One is here to stay. Organizers of this…
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Cyprus aims for Mars with X-Ray rock dating instrument
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Tiny Cyprus aims to join the global space exploration drive by developing a compact, X-Ray instrument capable of dating…
Continue Reading Consumer watchdog to probe Big Tech payment systems
By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is ordering Apple, Amazon, PayPal and other tech giants to…
Continue Reading Chen and winning streak in spotlight as Skate America begins
By BARRY WILNER AP Sport Writer Figure skater Nathan Chen has not lost a competition since February 2018. Talk about unbeaten streaks. Since his…
Continue Reading Teen injured in Texas school shooting released from hospital
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Police say a 15-year-old who was injured in a shooting this month at a Texas high school has been released from the…
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El Paso food bank claims vindication after feds say city report shows compliance for $3.7M grant
UPDATE, Oct. 27: At a news conference on Thursday afternoon, officials with the City of El Paso and the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank…
Continue Reading Panthers and Giants meet in game between struggling teams
By The Associated Press The Carolina Panthers and New York Giants will meet at MetLife Stadium on Sunday in a game between two struggling teams. The…
Continue Reading FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7
By BRANDON GDULA numberFire Ryan Tannehill and the Tennessee Titans are in a great spot against the Kansas City Chiefs, though he could have to play…
Continue Reading Volvo adds 195,000 vehicles to recall for dangerous air bags
DETROIT (AP) — Volvo is recalling another 195,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the front driver’s air bags could explode and send shrapnel into…
Continue Reading NFL Academy in London eyes games, US college summer camps
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — The NFL Academy in London has top coaching and state-of-the-art facilities to help young prospects…
Continue Reading 49ers coming off bye seek 1st win vs. Colts since 2001
By The Associated Press The San Francisco 49ers return from a bye week looking to snap a three-game losing streak when they host the Indianapolis…
Continue Reading Reggie Willits 4th to leave Boone’s Yankees coaching staff
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has lost a fourth member of his staff. The Yankees announced that first base coach and…
Continue Reading Top piano event winner says pandemic helped him concentrate
By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Canadian winner of what is arguably the piano world’s most important competition…
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Alleged murderer of UK lawmaker David Amess had terrorist links, court hears
British lawmaker Sir David Amess was fatally stabbed while serving his community. Friends and constituents remember him as the moderate Conservative…
Continue Reading Se derrumba el acuerdo por US$ 2.600 millones para evitar una cesación de pagos de Evergande: sus acciones caen 12,5%
Germán Padinger (CNN) — Se cayó un acuerdo de venta de emergencia que habría aliviado la crisis de efectivo que afecta al gigante…
Continue Reading Europe facing 500,000 more Covid deaths by February, WHO warns
Moscow will impose a 10-day lockdown from next week in an effort to curb soaring Covid-19 cases, the city’s mayor has said, as Russia endures its…
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