By Sara Spary and Masrur Jamaluddin, CNN The Indonesian army has hinted that it will end mandatory “virginity tests” for female recruits, in a move that has been welcomed by human rights groups. For decades, the army has subjected female recruits — as well as, in some instances, the prospective wives of male soldiers —
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By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — One day you’re winning a bronze medal at your first Olympic competition in Tokyo, two days later, you’re being interviewed by local television crews next to a closed coffee stand at PDX. Duck alum Raevyn Rogers had some extra carry on
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Mariana Toro (CNN Español) — El Instituto Prensa y Sociedad (IPYS) denunció en un comunicado este jueves que el presidente de Perú, Pedro Castillo, ha “limitado la cobertura de la prensa en actividades oficiales”. Desde que Castillo asumió la presidencia, no se ha permitido el ingreso de la prensa a sus actividades oficiales. Este jueves,
Continue Reading By Meagan Cuthill Click here for updates on this story TURNER, Oregon (KPTV) — Just off Interstate 5 in the Willamette Valley, a theme park has brought joy to Oregonians and other visitors for 50 years. Enchanted Forest will celebrate its landmark anniversary this weekend. On Sunday, the attraction will mark five decades of magical
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law that prevents schools and other governmental agencies from requiring masks. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox on Friday issued a preliminary injunction against the law Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed in April. Fox’s decision came shortly after Arkansas lawmakers
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SEATTLE (AP) — In a story Thursday about Marchex Inc.’s results _ generated by Automated Insights using year-ago data from Zacks Investment Research _ The Associated Press reported erroneously that the company lost $4.5 million, or 9 cents a share, on revenue of $12.7 million, with an adjusted loss of 7 cents per share. Instead
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN) — La portada de un periódico está diseñada para llamar tu atención, a veces más de lo habitual. La edición de fin de semana de USA Today, que se publica el viernes, es inusual. El titular de la portada dice: “Nos estamos fallando unos a otros”. El periódico describe “el cuarto aumento
Continue Reading By Hal Scheurich Click here for updates on this story FAIRHOPE, Alabama (WALA) — A Fairhope family who lost everything in a house fire is now getting much-needed help from the community. A mother and her four children narrowly escaped Wednesday morning and could only watch as their home was destroyed. “I’m screaming for help…screaming
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By Lauren del Valle and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s legal team on Friday attacked the state attorney general’s report that found he sexually harassed 11 women, hours after one of those women, who is a staff member for Cuomo, filed a criminal complaint against the embattled Democrat with the Albany Sheriff’s
Continue Reading By Gabriella Bachara Click here for updates on this story WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The first day of the Wisconsin State Fair is still going strong into nightfall. People traveled from all over the state, and even the country, to make it to opening day. “I don’t think I’ve ever been here and it’s
Continue Reading By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer United Airlines will require U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, and maybe sooner. United announced the decision Friday. The airline joins a growing number of big corporations that will require vaccinations. This is happening as a mutant variation of COVID-19 drives a surge in new
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By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Britney Spears has cause for celebration — she’s finally the proud owner of an iPad, calling it “a ground-breaking day.” The 39-year-old singer took to Instagram on Thursday to share her unbridled excitement at her new purchase. She told her 32.9 million followers: “My life does seem different with an iPad…
Continue Reading By Paul P. Murphy, CNN The Lanz family tells CNN that their son Austin Lanz, the man authorities say killed a Pentagon Police officer on Tuesday morning, had “many mental health challenges.” “We are devastated by the loss of our son, Austin, and of officer George Gonzalez,” the family said in a statement provided to
Continue Reading By Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Friday touted the country’s economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic after the US added 943,000 jobs in July and the unemployment rate fell to 5.4%, but said more work needs to be done to vaccinate the rest of the country amid the Delta variant surge. “My message
Continue Reading As hospitals across the country are being overrun by Covid-19 patients — most of whom are unvaccinated — some lawmakers are hitting a wall in their efforts to increase vaccination rates and keep their states from closing down again.
Continue Reading By Luke McGee, CNN British Prime Minister Boris Johnson continued a tour of Scotland after a member of his team tested positive for Covid-19, deciding not to self-isolate even as others on the trip did. Downing Street sources confirmed that a member of staff received a positive test result and is following the “appropriate guidance”,
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New soda flavors aren’t always a hit, but Coke CTO Nancy Quan explains how the company tries to use data to get ahead of global trends.
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Jennifer Aniston stirred some feelings when she recently said she has “lost a few people in my weekly routine who have refused or did not disclose” whether they had been vaccinated against Covid-19. Aniston made the remark to In Style, and almost immediately folks on social media were offering their
Continue Reading ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The Albany County Sheriff’s office says a woman who accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of groping her breast at the New York governor’s state residence has filed a criminal complaint against him. The complaint was filed Thursday with the sheriff’s office. It is the first known instance where a woman has made
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN An arrest has been made in the hit and run incident that led to death of “Gone Girl” actress Lisa Banes in June. The NYPD announced that Brian Boyd, 26, was arrested Thursday. Possible charges include leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, and failure to yield to a
Continue Reading BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Energy Transfer executives say more oil is being shipped through the Dakota Access Pipeline as its expansion becomes operational. The line can now transport 750,000 barrels of oil daily, which is 180,000 more than before. Energy Transfer is adding pump stations to boost the pipeline’s horsepower. Once the full expansion is
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By Allison Chinchar and Taylor Ward, CNN Meteorologists Heat, humidity and tropical systems have been the nemesis of athletes during these Olympic Games, and the closing weekend will bring more of the same. While heat and humidity in July are common, these levels were above average. Tropical systems can also happen in July, but traditionally
Continue Reading Great Britain’s gold medal winning diver, Tom Daley, unveils the cardigan he has been knitting while at the Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo.
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN The Weeknd has released the video for his new single “Take My Breath.” The video features The Weeknd partying at a rave, where he meets a mysterious woman with an oxygen tank. She gives The Weeknd hits of oxygen before eventually choking him with her braid and dragging him along a
Continue Reading Apple created new safety features intended to combat child abuse online, sparking a debate on whether these new features cross the line in the battle between privacy and safety. CNN’s Maribel Aber reports.
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By Toby Lyles, CNN Editorial Research The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was enacted because of voter suppression by state governments, local governments and law enforcement. Over the 56-year period of its existence, it has helped Americans reinforce the citizens right to vote. It addresses the levels of disenfranchisement in existence after ratification of the
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By The Associated Press Even with a pandemic forcing empty stadiums in most franchise cities, NFL team values increased by 14% in the past year. And according to Forbes they are now worth an average of nearly $3.5 billion. How can that be? New media rights deals that brought in nearly $112 billion and led
Continue Reading By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter A lawyer representing Indiana University students asked the Supreme Court Friday to block the school’s vaccine mandate that is set to take effect this fall while the appeals process plays out. The filing marks the first time the justices have been asked to weigh in on the
Continue Reading Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, discusses the possibility of mandatory vaccinations for teachers amid the Delta surge. Currently the CDC is urging masking for students in schools as children under 12 years old remain ineligible for a vaccine.
Continue Reading By Andrew Wegley Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — Two men were arrested after a 5-year-old child ran into a west Lincoln roadway, prompting an argument between a motorist and the child’s father that devolved into a fight and slashing, according to police. Officer Erin Spilker said Joshua
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