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U.S. drops lawsuit over book by ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton; grand jury probe also dropped

June 16, 2021 2:23 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has abandoned its lawsuit against John Bolton, who was former President Donald Trump’s onetime security adviser, over his book that officials argued disclosed classified information. That’s according to court documents and Bolton’s representatives. And Bolton’s team says prosecutors have dropped a grand jury investigation over the book’s publication. Bolton’s

Harvey Weinstein será extraditado a Los Ángeles para enfrentar nuevos cargos por abuso sexual

June 16, 2021 2:22 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Un juez de Nueva York aprobó este martes la extradición de Harvey Weinstein al condado de Los Ángeles para que el exproductor de cine encarcelado pueda enfrentarse a nuevos cargos de abuso sexual.El juez de la Corte del Condado de Erie, Kenneth Case, negó la moción del abogado de Weinstein para retrasar aún

Línea de lencería de Rihanna ofrece leggings sin entrepierna y con un escote para el trasero. Internet no está seguro de quererlos

June 16, 2021 2:18 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Ya sea en la Met Gala o en las páginas de Vogue, Rihanna nunca ha ido a lo seguro con sus elecciones de moda.Pero no está claro si los fans de su línea de lencería Savage X Fenty serán igual de valientes cuando se trate de un par de leggings que han arrasado

US Marshals Service has manpower shortage as it faces rising threats against judges, report says

June 16, 2021 2:12 PM CNN Newsource

The US Marshals Service, the agency tasked with protecting federal judges and finding fugitives, is facing major staffing and operational challenges that could hinder its ability to identify and stop threats, according to a new report from the agency’s watchdog, an alarming analysis following the intelligence breakdowns preceding the January 6 riot and the recent

The Fed expects to raise rates sooner than you’d think

June 16, 2021 2:09 PM CNN Newsource

The Federal Reserve expects to raise interest rates in 2023, according to new economic projections the central bank published Wednesday. That’s a sharp contrast from the Fed’s previous forecast in March, in which the central bank predicted rates would stay near zero for at least the next two years. Some members of the Federal Open

Six people injured after a boat explodes at Lake of the Ozarks

June 16, 2021 2:08 PM CNN Newsource

Six people, including three children, were injured when a boat exploded Tuesday on the Lake of the Ozarks, officials said. It happened early afternoon as the 26-foot boat was docked in the Osage Arm of the lake, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. MSHP said there was a mechanical problem that caused a fuel-related fire.

Beyond bitcoin: These altcoins are super popular

June 16, 2021 2:03 PM CNN

Bitcoin and ethereum are the Coke and Pepsi of crypto: Their combined value of about $1 trillion accounts for nearly two-thirds of the overall $1.6 trillion in digital currencies worldwide. But just as some soft drink fans prefer Dr Pepper, there are also plenty of other alternatives in crypto — more than 10,000 of them,

Democrats woo Manchin on major voting bill in bid to win unified party support

June 16, 2021 1:59 PM CNN Newsource

Senate Democrats are engaged in a quiet courtship of West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin in an effort to garner unified party support for a sweeping elections overhaul bill despite the long odds that enough Republicans will ever back its passage. The hope, Democrats say, is to create a clear contrast with Republicans over the issue

Reporter confronts Putin: ‘What are you so afraid of?’

June 16, 2021 1:53 PM CNN Newsource

ABC News reporter Rachel Scott on Wednesday confronted Russian President Vladimir Putin about his crackdown on political opponents. “The list of your political opponents who are dead, imprisoned, or jailed is long … and you have now prevented anyone who supports [Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny] to run for office,” Scott said. “So my question

Abbott says Texas is providing initial $250 million ‘down payment’ for border wall

June 16, 2021 1:52 PM Texas Tribune, KVIA ABC-7, Wil Herren

AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday began announcing details of his plan for Texas to build its own border wall, starting the hiring process for a program manager and providing $250 million in state funds as a “down payment.” “Texas will build a border wall in our state to help secure our

Biden apologizes after losing temper while addressing CNN’s Kaitlan Collins: ‘I shouldn’t have been such a wise guy’

June 16, 2021 1:50 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden on Wednesday apologized to CNN’s chief White House correspondent, Kaitlan Collins, after he lost his temper while speaking with her at the end of his press conference following the Geneva summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Before departing Geneva on Air Force One, Biden walked over to a group of reporters assembled

Policía Nacional de Nicaragua detiene a director de grupo financiero regional por investigación de supuestos actos contra la soberanía

June 16, 2021 1:50 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN Español) — La Policía Nacional de Nicaragua informó, a través de un comunicado-sin precisar lugar ni circunstancias-que detuvo a Luis Alberto Rivas Anduray, director de Banpro Grupo Promerica, un conjunto regional de compañías financieras, quien según la policía es investigado de conformidad al artículo 1 de la Ley 1055, la «Ley de defensa de

Rita Moreno defends Lin-Manuel Miranda over ‘In the Heights’ colorism controversy

June 16, 2021 1:44 PM CNN Newsource

Rita Moreno is standing by her good friend Lin-Manuel Miranda. The actress appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” Tuesday night and spoke about the controversy surrounding Miranda’s new movie “In the Heights,” in which he has been criticized for featuring dark-skinned Afro-Latinos in background and dance scenes but not in main roles. “It’s

Exclusive: JPMorgan is calling for reforms to stop racial bias in housing

June 16, 2021 1:39 PM CNN Newsource

JPMorgan Chase is throwing its considerable weight behind efforts to root out racial bias in the appraisal of homes in America. As part of a new bank-wide commitment to fight housing inequality, JPMorgan is for the first time outlining specific legislation that can fight appraisal bias, backing the study of innovative ways to value homes

‘In the Heights’ reignites long-standing conversations about colorism in the Latinx community

June 16, 2021 1:38 PM CNN Newsource

Franceli Chapman knows what Washington Heights looks like. The uptown Manhattan neighborhood where Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical “In the Heights” takes place is where Chapman, an Afro-Latina actress with roots in the Dominican Republic, played on street corners as a child and where she hung out on rooftops as a teenager. Chapman cried when she saw

Rescue dog receives award for saving family from fire

June 16, 2021 1:37 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story FRANKLIN, Tennessee (WSMV) — A family rescue dog in Franklin is making history by becoming the first K9 to receive the Franklin Fire Department’s ‘Civilian Lifesaving Award.’ Back on July 4th, 2020, K9 Roux saved a family by alerting her owner that their neighbor’s house was on fire.

President Biden gave Putin custom aviator sunglasses during summit

June 16, 2021 1:37 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin a pair of custom aviator sunglasses made by Randolph USA during their summit on Wednesday, according to a White House official. The sunglasses are made by an American company that has provided them to the US military and its NATO partners. Biden also gifted the Russian President

Caught on video: Man arrested after running across I-10, causing traffic to be diverted

June 16, 2021 1:32 PM Jim Parker

El PASO, Texas — A man was taken into custody by El Paso police officers early Wednesday after repeatedly running onto Interstate 10 at Yarbrough and jumping out in front of vehicles, disrupting morning traffic. The incident was caught on video by a Texas Department of Transportation video camera. It happened just after 5 a.m.

Parents demand answers after school bus accident

June 16, 2021 1:31 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story WASHOUGAL, Washington (KPTV) — Parents are demanding to know why they weren’t told about a school bus accident in Washougal on Monday afternoon as soon as it happened. In a letter to families, Gause Elementary School says a substitute bus driver scraped a pole while leaving the parking

READ: Manchin’s list of proposed changes for S1 elections bill

June 16, 2021 1:23 PM CNN Newsource

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Wednesday he wouldn’t rule out supporting S1 — the sweeping elections overhaul bill Congress is considering — and is open to backing it as long as some changes are made. Read Manchin’s proposed changes obtained by CNN here: cnn.com/2021/06/16/politics/list-manchin-elections-bill-proposed-changes/index.html

Sheriff: Man arrested after shooting 3-year-old son in head with high-powered pellet rifle

June 16, 2021 1:23 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NEWBERG, Oregon (KPTV) — A man is accused of shooting his 3-year-old son with a pellet gun during a domestic violence incident, then leaving him at a Newberg hospital before being arrested by police on Tuesday. The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office said a 911 call came in about

‘Paisley and her daddy are the best of friends,’ Father gives kidney to save his daughter

June 16, 2021 1:19 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WGCL) — This year, Father’s Day will have an extra special meaning for 4-year-old Paisley and her dad, Mitch. Paisley was born with Bilateral Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney (MCDK), a congenital condition where the healthy tissue of both kidneys is replaced by cysts, which caused her to

SpaceX likely to miss July date for Mars rocket test

June 16, 2021 1:18 PM CNN Newsource

SpaceX has been targeting July for the first orbital flight of its gargantuan Starship system, which will be the most powerful launch vehicle ever created — and, the company hopes, will eventually take humans to Mars. But the company is not likely to hit that goal, CNN Business has learned. SpaceX’s Starship launch operations are

Education Department says Title IX protections apply to LGBTQ students

June 16, 2021 1:17 PM CNN Newsource

The Education Department on Wednesday issued guidance that Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, a reversal of the Trump administration’s stance that gay and transgender students are not protected by the law. The department cited in its decision the Supreme Court’s ruling just a year ago that federal civil rights

Man killed, 8-year-old girl injured by gunfire near motel

June 16, 2021 1:12 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A 22-year-old man was killed and an 8-year-old girl was injured in a shooting near a motel in South Los Angeles Tuesday evening, police say. The shooting was reported just after 8 p.m. in the vicinity of the Starlight Motel on San Pedro

ABC News reporter confronts Putin over crackdown on political opponents: ‘What are you so afraid of?’

June 16, 2021 1:11 PM CNN Newsource

ABC News reporter Rachel Scott on Wednesday confronted Russian President Vladimir Putin about his crackdown on political opponents. “The list of your political opponents who are dead, imprisoned, or jailed is long … and you have now prevented anyone who supports [Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny] to run for office,” Scott said. “So my question

Legendary Mexican band Los Bukis reunites in LA for 1st tour in 25 years

June 16, 2021 1:10 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Los Bukis became a massive hit in Mexico and across much of Latin America beginning in the 1970s. Their love songs still play on Spanish-language radio, and the band — which formed in Michoacan, Mexico — remains a household name for generations of many

Liberal-funded ads call for Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

June 16, 2021 1:03 PM CNN Newsource

Calls for liberal Justice Stephen Breyer to retire when the annual Supreme Court session ends in a few weeks are intensifying, following Sen. Mitch McConnell’s warning this week that he may block a Democratic Supreme Court nominee should Republicans win the Senate in the November 2022 midterm elections. A group of 18 scholars on Wednesday

Arlington National Cemetery Fast Facts

June 16, 2021 12:57 PM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Facts Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, contains the remains of more than 400,000 people from the United States and 11 other countries, buried there since the 1860s. More than three million people visit the cemetery annually. The Arlington estate was originally owned by George Washington

Donald Trump Fast Facts

June 16, 2021 12:55 PM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States. Personal Birth date: June 14, 1946 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Donald John Trump Father: Fred Trump, real estate developer Mother: Mary (Macleod) Trump Marriages: Melania (Knauss) Trump (January 22, 2005-present); Marla (Maples) Trump (December 1993-June

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