By CHRISTINA LARSON AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — India is experiencing its annual spike in air pollution, which relates in part to the burning of farm fields. On Wednesday, the concentration of tiny pollution particles was nearly 30 times above the level deemed safe. Besides smoke from burning fields, other sources of air pollution
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Chachis Mexian Restaurant might be known for spicy smothered burritos, but, the restaurant also just became known for a major payroll error. “There was absolutely no malicious intent,” said Gabriel Montoya, the owner of Chachis Mexican Restaurant. “We were happy to pay back the employees and make sure they were
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By Sonia Moghe, Brynn Gingras, Ray Sanchez and Lauren del Valle, CNN Two men convicted of the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X were exonerated during a court hearing Thursday after a half-century effort to clear their names. New York County Supreme Court Administrative Judge Ellen Biben granted the motion to vacate the convictions of Muhammad
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After more than half a century, two men are set to be exonerated for the assassination of Malcolm X; CBS2’s Alice Gainer reports.
Continue Reading Two men convicted of the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X were exonerated during a court hearing after a half-century effort to clear their names. CNN’s Athena Jones reports.
Continue Reading UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations is demanding the release of two U.N. staffers detained earlier this month by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Wednesday that officials were given assurances by senior Houthi officials last week that the two men, both Yemenis, would be released, but they have not been freed.
Continue Reading By JEFFREY COLLINS and JAY REEVES Associated Press BRUNSWICK. Ga. (AP) — Race was always going to be at the forefront of the trial of three white men in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. But a call by one defense attorney to kick two prominent Black pastors out of the courtroom added fresh agony
Continue Reading By PETER SMITH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — U.S. Catholic bishops have overwhelmingly approved a document on Communion that stops short of calling for withholding the sacrament from politicians who support abortion rights, such as President Joe Biden. The measure does offer plenty of tacit justification for individual bishops to consider withholding Communion in such
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By DORIAN COLBERT RosterWatch It’s difficult to believe we’re already at Week 11, but here we are with all the top contenders to score in hand no less. These are my best bets to find the end zone in Week 11.
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UPDATE: A 15-year-old Socorro boy rolled his speeding Jeep into a canal while off-roading and died, El Paso police investigators said Tuesday afternoon. The deadly mishap occurred earlier in the day along the Franklin Canal levee near the 1000 block of Southside. “The 15-year-old, for unknown reasons, lost control of the vehicle causing the vehicle
Continue Reading By Scottie Andrew, CNN More than 1,000 manatees in Florida have died this year, a new report confirmed this week. It’s the highest recorded number of manatee deaths in decades. As of November 12, a recorded 1,003 manatees have died in the state throughout 2021, according to a mortality report from the Florida Fish and
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Alexandra Ferguson Hong Kong (CNN) — Hong Kong Disneyland cerró este miércoles y obligó al personal y a los visitantes a someterse a las pruebas de covid-19 después de que un visitante reciente tuviera un resultado positivo al virus. Este martes, el gobierno de Hong Kong emitió un aviso de prueba obligatoria para aquellos que
Continue Reading By Betsy Klein, CNN First lady Jill Biden welcomed music star Ciara to the White House Wednesday to discuss the 1, 2 Step process of getting kids vaccinated against Covid-19 as the nation works to Level Up its vaccination rates. The first lady and Ciara will hold a conversation aimed at encouraging children ages 5
Continue Reading By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press Jacob Chansley, the spear-carrying Jan. 6 rioter whose horned fur hat, bare chest and face paint made him one of the more recognizable figures in the assault on the Capitol, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison. Though he isn’t accused of violence, prosecutors say Chansley was the “public
Continue Reading By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina city is paying $650,000 to a Black man who was stomped in the head by a police officer upset that the man couldn’t quickly lie flat on his stomach because of rods and pins in his leg. Orangeburg officials also have apologized to
Continue Reading By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is not practicing Wednesday in hopes of letting several injuries heal as Cleveland prepares to face the winless Detroit Lions. Mayfield has played most of the season with a torn labrum and fracture in his left, non-throwing shoulder. He suffered a
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By Annie Grayer and Clare Foran, CNN The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve a resolution that censures Rep. Paul Gosar and strips him of his two committee assignments, the first time a sitting House member has been censured in more than 10 years. The action led by House Democrats represents a major rebuke
Continue Reading By Michael Warren, CNN A simmering war within the Georgia Republican Party is about — what else? — Donald Trump. The former President — still angry over how Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp responded to the 2020 election results in his state — may get his wish for a credible primary challenger to the Republican leader.
Continue Reading NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Hungary’s punishment for offensive fan misconduct during the European Championship has been reduced by UEFA. The two-game stadium closure in June for the Nations League was halved to one home game without fans game. The UEFA verdict comes despite more incidents of racist abuse and violence by Hungary fans in World
Continue Reading By JIM MORRIS and ROB GILLIES Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Canadian Pacific coast province of British Columbia has declared a state of emergency following floods and mudslides caused by extremely heavy rainfall, and officials say they expect to find more dead people. Every major route between the Lower Mainland of British
Continue Reading ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country hopes to increase defense cooperation with NATO ally Spain through the purchase of a second aircraft carrier and possibly a submarine. Erdogan made the comment Wednesday during a joint news conference with visiting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The two leaders oversaw the
Continue Reading By SALLY HO Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — When U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal returns home to Seattle, the Congressional Progressive Caucus chairwoman always goes for a walk along the Puget Sound. Jayapal’s ritual is calming at a time her career has rapidly ascended into the top tiers of U.S. politics, showcasing the progressive street cred
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LAS VEGAS, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say seven inmates in a northern New Mexico jail are charged with first-degree murder and other crimes in the beating death of a fellow inmate regarded by other prisoners as a dangerous bully. The seven were charged Monday in the Nov. 1 killing of 40-year-old Eric Vigil, who was
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN) — Jacob Chansley, el seguidor de QAnon que irrumpió en el Capitolio sin camisa con un tocado de piel de oso con cuernos, fue sentenciado este miércoles por el juez de distrito federal Royce Lamberth a 41 meses de prisión por obstruir la votación del Colegio Electoral el 6 de enero. También
Continue Reading By Jeevan Ravindran, CNN Forget fetching sticks and chewing bones, that’s so last century. Today’s dogs have much more exciting options when it comes to hobbies — including video calling their owners. And who let the dogs online? That would be DogPhone inventor Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas, a lecturer and assistant professor in Animal-Computer Interaction at the
Continue Reading Jhasua Razo (CNN Español) — Llegó la semana más importante para la música latina. Este jueves se realizará la edición 22 de los Latin Grammy. Cada edición ha dado momentos de qué hablar. También se han establecido récords de ganadores históricos. Si eres seguidor de estas ceremonias de premios y uno de los que sintonizas los
Continue Reading By Tom Foreman and Kate Sullivan, CNN The US Conference of Catholic Bishops voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve a document that fell far short of refusing Holy Communion to President Joe Biden or others who support abortion rights, something conservatives in the Church have pushed for in spite of guidance from Pope Francis. The document
Continue Reading By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas judge has ordered former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III to appear in court Monday after learning he missed a required alcohol test while on house arrest following a fatal crash he is accused of causing. Ruggs’ lawyers told Judge Suzan Baucum that
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard has received a contract extension amid Washington’s fast start to the season. Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced Wednesday that Sheppard and Sashi Brown signed multiyear extensions and received promotions. Sheppard now becomes president and GM of the Wizards. Brown, who has served as a chief planning and
Continue Reading By Barbara Starr, Oren Liebermann and Ellie Kaufman, CNN As the holiday season approaches and everyday prices for food, fuel and housing are rising, the US military is trying to ease the economic strain on service members by increasing the housing allowance in high-price areas and expanding financial education, according to a memo from Defense
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