LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A Czech model sentenced in 2019 to eight years in prison on charges of attempting to smuggle heroin from Pakistan to the United Arab Emirates has been released from prison following her acquittal earlier this month. Her lawyer says Tereza Hluskova left the prison in the eastern city of Lahore late
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Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN Español) — Tres personas resultaron heridas en el Aeropuerto Internacional Hartsfield de Atlanta después de que un pasajero se abalanzó sobre una bolsa que contenía un arma de fuego, informó la Administración de Seguridad en el Transporte (TSA, por sus siglas en inglés) en un comunicado, diciendo que la información sobre
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POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Joey Suchy rushed for two touchdowns and Butler beat Marist 28-21 for its first Pioneer Football League victory this season. Butler forced a Marist fumble at the goal line then went 99 yards to take a 21-14 lead on Suchy’s 1-yard run. Trey Mason gave Butler a two-touchdown lead on a
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court has put on hold several citizen requests that used petition drives to call for convening grand juries to investigate Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s handling of COVID-19. The Albuquerque Journal reports that the state high court on Tuesday granted Lujan Grisham’s motion for a stay of
Continue Reading GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say a police officer in North Carolina shot and killed a man after responding to a caller’s report that somebody was trying to enter a home. Greensboro police said in a news release that 29-year-old Joseph Thomas Lee Lopez died in the shooting. The name of the officer who fatally
Continue Reading NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The ex-girlfriend of the man who detonated an explosive in downtown Nashville last Christmas has filed a lawsuit saying she should receive $284,000 in rewards offered after the blast. News outlets report Pamela Perry filed suit Friday in seeking the reward because she came forward “at great personal risk to aid
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By Dakin Andone, Keith Allen and David Williams, CNN The accidental discharge of a passenger’s weapon in a security area of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport caused widespread panic Saturday afternoon, prompting a brief halt of departing flights over the busy travel weekend. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. ET when a “prohibited item” was detected
Continue Reading The accidental discharge of a passenger’s weapon in a security area of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport caused widespread panic, prompting a brief halt of departing flights over the busy travel weekend. Three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, the Transportation Security Administration said in a statement.
Continue Reading Authorities are searching for the man who escaped an Atlanta airport security checkpoint after a weapon was discharged, frightening travelers and temporarily grounding flights at one of the world’s busiest airports the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Continue Reading By NEILL OSTROUT Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Tyrese Martin had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 23 UConn beat Binghamton 87-63. Adama Sanogo scored 12 points for the Huskies. Jordan Hawkins had 11, and Andre Jackson finished with nine points and eight rebounds. Tyler Bertram led Binghamton with 15 points. Ogheneyole Akuwovo
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CNN, KPTV By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for it free right here. Just how mobilizing is Kyle Rittenhouse’s acquittal for right-wing media outlets? Take one look at the TV coverage to see. Fox’s biggest star, Tucker Carlson, secured exclusive
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By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for it free right here. Just how mobilizing is Kyle Rittenhouse’s acquittal for right-wing media outlets? Take one look at the TV coverage to see. Fox’s biggest star, Tucker Carlson, secured exclusive access to
Continue Reading TURIN, Italy (AP) — Tennis great Roger Federer has voiced concern for missing Chinese player Peng Shuai. Peng is a two-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1 in doubles. She disappeared after making allegations of sexual assault more than two weeks ago against former vice premier Zhang Gaoli. Federer tells Sky Italia that Peng
Continue Reading By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business CVS’ announcement Thursday that it will close 900 stores over the next three years — around 10% of its pharmacies — may have caught some shoppers off guard. Isn’t CVS doing really well right now? Haven’t lots of people gone to drug stores during the pandemic to stock up on
Continue Reading STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — Erin Jackson won her third World Cup speedskating gold of the season, taking the 500 meters in Norway. The American won in 37.602 seconds, defeating defending Olympic champion Nao Kodaira of Japan, who took second in 37.708. Jackson earned her third victory of the season over Kodaira, having beaten her twice
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DALLAS (AP) — Democratic Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas says she won’t seek reelection next year after spending 30 years in Congress. The 85-year-old trailblazing Black Democrat made her announcement Saturday in Dallas. Johnson began her career by becoming the first Black woman to represent Dallas in the state Senate since Reconstruction. She was
Continue Reading DALLAS (AP) — Democratic Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas says she won’t seek reelection next year after spending 30 years in Congress. The 85-year-old trailblazing Black Democrat made her announcement Saturday in Dallas. Johnson began her career by becoming the first Black woman to represent Dallas in the state Senate since Reconstruction. She was
Continue Reading PARIS (AP) — Lionel Messi has scored his first goal in the French league and Kylian Mbappe grabbed the fastest goal of his career as Paris Saint-Germain beat Nantes 3-1. Messi sealed PSG’s win in the 87th minute from Mbappe’s pass at the end of a counterattack. The Argentina star quickly advanced near the edge
Continue Reading By Rachel Janfaza, CNN With less than one year until the 2022 midterm elections, young voters — who turned out in high numbers for President Joe Biden in 2020 — warn that if the Biden administration and congressional Democrats don’t act now on issues important to young progressives, they could risk alienating the demographic. Citing
Continue Reading By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Business Subway co-founder Peter Buck, who turned his initial investment of $1,000 into more than a billion dollars, died Thursday at the age of 90, the company confirmed. With more than 40,000 locations worldwide, Subway today is now the world’s largest submarine sandwich chain. Buck, the company’s last surviving founder, left
Continue Reading By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Christyn Williams scored a career-high 31 points, and No. 2 UConn beat Minnesota 88-58 in the inaugural women’s Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. Evina Westbrook added 16 points for the Huskies, who led 31-30 midway through the second quarter before closing the half on a
Continue Reading By Ashley Strickland, CNN If the universe is a seemingly endless desert, planet Earth is just a grain of sand. The mere thought can send you down an existential rabbit hole. But I like to look at the universe and consider all of the possibilities just awaiting discovery. Astronomers have yet to find a solar
Continue Reading By JIM MORRIS Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The British Columbia Coroners Service has confirmed the discovery of three more bodies near the village of Pemberton, bringing to four the number of people who died in a landslide caused by heavy rains that swept vehicles off the road. Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe said
Continue Reading MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Relatives of political figures held prisoner in Nicaragua since a series of arrests ahead of this month’s presidential election are expressing concern about the declining health of the inmates. The families distributed a statement to reporters Saturday complaining the prisoners were subject to isolation, constant interrogations and insufficient food. Deyanira Parrales
Continue Reading EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants defensive back and leading tackler Logan Ryan will miss Monday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because of COVID-19. The Giants (3-6) ruled Ryan out on Saturday along with linebacker Lorenzo Carter (ankle/illness), wide receiver Sterling Shepard (quad) and defensive back Nate Ebner (knee). Ryan told
Continue Reading NORWICH, England (AP) — Norwich manager Dean Smith has made a winning start after Grant Hanley’s 79th-minute header earned the Canaries a 2-1 victory at home to Southampton in the Premier League. The result made it back-to-back triumphs for Norwich, which moved off the bottom of the league table. Teemu Pukki had canceled out Che
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN) — Jordan Turpin tenía 17 años cuando se encontró gateando por una ventana de la casa de su familia, con la esperanza de salvar las vidas de sus 12 hermanos. Durante dos años, había estado planeando su escape después de décadas de indescriptible violencia física y emocional infligida por sus padres en
Continue Reading Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN) — A medida que comienza el período de viajes de Acción de Gracias, la Administración de Seguridad en el Transporte (TSA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció que este viernes examinó a más de dos millones de viajeros en los aeropuerto en Estados Unidos, el volumen más alto para un solo
Continue Reading By David Williams, CNN Original Gerber Baby Ann Turner Cook, whose famous face has been printed on countless products over generations, is celebrating her 95th birthday. “A very happy birthday to the original Gerber baby, Ann Turner Cook!” the company posted Saturday on its social media pages. Cook has been the face of the company
Continue Reading NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle came from behind twice to salvage a 3-3 home draw against Brentford but still fell to last place in the Premier League in new manager Eddie Howe’s first game in charge. Howe had to watch the game at home after testing positive for the coronavirus. His team seemed to be
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