Actor Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years
Legendary comedian George Wallace says that Chris Rock should sue Will Smith for the Oscar slap because it will be a stain on Rock professionally going forward.
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CNN Exclusive: ‘We control them all’: Donald Trump Jr. texted Meadows ideas for overturning 2020 election before it was called
CNN By Ryan Nobles, Zachary Cohen and Annie Grayer, CNN Two days after the 2020 presidential election, as votes were still being tallied, Donald Trump’s eldest son texted then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows that “we have operational control” to ensure his father would get a second term, with Republican majorities in the US
Continue Reading CNN Exclusive: ‘We control them all’: Donald Trump Jr. texted Meadows ideas for overturning 2020 election before it was called
By Ryan Nobles, Zachary Cohen and Annie Grayer, CNN Two days after the 2020 presidential election, as votes were still being tallied, Donald Trump’s eldest son texted then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows that “we have operational control” to ensure his father would get a second term, with Republican majorities in the US Senate
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities, and foreign exchange levels.
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‘Dancing with the Stars’ is leaving ABC for a streaming service
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business “Dancing with the Stars” is headed to streaming. Disney announced Friday that the series, in which celebrities compete to be named the best ballroom dancer, will exclusively air on Disney+ in the US and Canada starting in the fall. It’s the first live series to debut on the streaming service,
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Mueren decenas de personas en ataque con misiles a una estación de tren en el este de Ucrania mientras los civiles intentan huir del ataque ruso
Alexandra Ferguson Lviv, Ucrania (CNN) — Al menos 50 personas, entre ellas cinco menores, perdieron la vida después de que las fuerzas rusas llevaran a cabo un ataque con misiles contra una estación de tren en Kramatorsk, en el este de Ucrania, que estaba siendo utilizada por civiles que intentaban huir de los combates, dijeron
Continue Reading Judge rules for Trump Organization in NYC golf course fight
By JENNIFER PELTZ and BERNARD CONDON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A judge says former President Donald Trump’s company can continue running a public golf course in New York City. Friday’s ruling says the city offered a baseless rationale for canceling the Trump Organization’s contract to run a public golf course in the Bronx
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Repaired Texas synagogue reopens months after hostage crisis
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press COLLEYVILLE, Texas (AP) — In the three months since Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and three of his congregants were held at gunpoint in their Texas synagogue, new carpet has been laid in the sanctuary, the walls have been repainted, the entry retiled and new doors installed. He said it has been
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Atlanta United’s Martinez has knee surgery, out 6 to 8 weeks
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United striker Josef Martinez, the 2018 MLS MVP, is expected to miss six to eight weeks following knee surgery. Atlanta United says Martinez had arthroscopic surgery Wednesday to clean out debris in his right knee. The procedure was scheduled after Martinez had his knee examined on Monday at the University of
Continue Reading White Sox RHP Giolito leaves start with abdominal tightness
DETROIT (AP) — Chicago White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito left his season-opening start because of abdominal tightness on his left side. Giolito struck out six while pitching four innings of one-hit ball in Detroit. He departed with a 3-0 lead over the Tigers. Giolito made his third straight start on opening day for the White
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In Washington’s Covid-19 outbreak, new variants flout old ‘close contact’ rule
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Washington, DC is coping with a cluster of high-profile Covid-19 cases after a series of public events exposed high-level officials. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Sens. Susan Collins and Raphael Warnock, and Rep. Peter DeFazio have all this week announced that they tested positive. Health experts say the outbreak may be rooted,
Continue Reading South Carolina hires 2 assistants, F Bryant off to NBA
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Lamont Paris has brought two of his assistants at Chattanooga to the Gamecocks. The school announced Friday that Tanner Bronson and Eddie Shannon will rejoin their boss at South Carolina. Bronson was Paris’ top assistant at Chattanooga from 2017 to 2022. Shannon was with Paris from 2019 to
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Lead prosecutor delivers brief statement after mistrial declared in Erika Gaytan murder trial
UPDATE (04/08) : The lead prosecutor for the State, Habon Mohamed, delivered a brief statement this afternoon. She said an issue with the jury resulted in a mistrial. Mohamed said, “our trial team is ready to proceed.” Once a new trial date is agreed to, the trial will be reset at the 409th District Court.
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New Mexico dairies urged to seek aid due to contamination
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Dairy farmers can seek reimbursement from the federal government for cows contaminated by chemicals that have leached into the groundwater around an Air Force base in eastern New Mexico. U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján on Friday commended a recent rule change by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that created a pathway
Continue Reading Viajar a Cuba durante el covid-19: requisitos, vacunas y lo que debes saber
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — Durante meses, el turismo y la gran mayoría de los viajes internacionales a Cuba estuvieron detenidos para visitantes por cuenta de la pandemia de covid-19. Las calles de La Habana, la capital cubana, que alguna vez estuvieron llenas de turistas, quedaron vacías por cuenta de la pandemia. Pero desde
Continue Reading Bears sign veteran tight end Ryan Griffin to 1-year contract
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have signed veteran tight end Ryan Griffin to a one-year contract. Griffin has 206 receptions for 2,158 yards and 14 touchdowns over nine seasons with the Houston Texans and New York Jets. He has seven catches for 64 yards in four playoff games. Griffin caught 27 passes
Continue Reading Guardiola calls Klopp ‘biggest rival’ in coaching career
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his rivalry with Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool is the most intense he has experienced during his managerial career ahead of their teams’ potential Premier League title decider on Sunday. Guardiola said Friday that “Jurgen, as a manager, has been the biggest rival I’ve ever had in
Continue Reading Will Smith banned from Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith banned from Oscars, other film academy events for 10 years for slapping Chris Rock onstage at Academy Awards. This is a developing news story. Download the KVIA news app to get alerts the moment news breaks.
Continue Reading Actor Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years
By Chloe Melas and Lisa Respers France, CNN Will Smith will not be allowed to attend the Academy Awards for the next 10 years, as a result of his slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage during this year’s Oscar ceremony, The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences announced in a statement obtained by CNN.
Continue Reading Jackson marks her historic confirmation with a moving speech: ‘We’ve made it. All of us’
CNN By Kate Sullivan, CNN Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson marked her historic confirmation to the Supreme Court with a moving speech from the White House on Friday, in which she celebrated the “hope and promise” of a nation where it was possible for her family to go from living under segregation to a Supreme Court
Continue Reading A suspect charged in the shooting of Lady Gaga’s dog walker was mistakenly released
By Stella Chan and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN One of the men charged in the shooting of Lady Gaga’s dog walker last year was mistakenly released from police custody Wednesday because of a “clerical error,” the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to CNN. James Howard Jackson is one of five people charged for their alleged
Continue Reading Will Smith no podrá asistir a los Oscar durante diez años
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Will Smith no podrá asistir a los Premios de la Academia durante los próximos diez años, como resultado de haber abofeteado al comediante Chris Rock en el escenario durante la ceremonia de los Oscar de este año, anunció la Academia de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas en un comunicado obtenido por CNN.
Continue Reading Power signs with Sabres as Michigan to NHL exodus begins
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The exodus from Michigan to the NHL is underway. Top pick Owen Power signed with Buffalo and fellow Canadian Olympian Kent Johnson is expected to join Columbus immediately. Power could make his NHL debut with the Sabres in a matter of days. The same goes for Michigan captain Nick
Continue Reading OPINIÓN | La ONU es imperfecta y la guerra de Rusia en Ucrania expone todos sus defectos
Alexandra Ferguson Nota del editor: Frida Ghitis, (@fridaghitis) exproductora y corresponsal de CNN, es columnista de asuntos mundiales. Es colaboradora semanal de opinión de CNN, columnista del diario The Washington Post y columnista de World Politics Review. Las opiniones expresadas en este comentario le pertenecen únicamente a su autora. Ver más opiniones en CNN. (CNN)
Continue Reading ‘A-Ha – The Movie’ director on why we can thank The Beatles for the film
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Thomas Robsahm was 10 years old when he saw the 1970 documentary “Let It Be” about the Beatles. It sparked his interest in music documentaries, and on Friday, one Robsahm directed debuts in theaters. “A-Ha – The Movie” examines the Norwegian synth-pop trio who had the hit “Take On Me”
Continue Reading Denuncian intervención “desproporcionada” de policías contra indígenas en Bogotá; los hechos dejaron decenas de heridos
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — Una manifestación de comunidades indígenas en el centro de Bogotá el miércoles generó intervención de la Policía Nacional en la que el Escuadrón Móvil Antidisturbios (Esmad) lanzó gases lacrimógenos y bombas aturdidoras contra los indígenas, entre ellos embarazadas y niños, que están asentados en el Parque Nacional desde hace
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2 airplane passengers accused of biting and hitting could pay record federal fines
Greg Wallace, CNN Two airplane passengers accused of hitting and biting crew and other passengers are facing a total of nearly $160,000 in fines, US officials announced Friday. The Federal Aviation Administration said the $81,950 and $77,272 fines are the two largest it has ever brought against an individual passenger for acting out on an
Continue Reading RB Giovani Bernard re-signs with Buccaneers for 1 year
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers bolstered their depth at running back by re-signing free agent Giovani Bernard to a one-year, $1.12 million contract. The 30-year-old who spent the first eight years of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals initially joined the Bucs as a free agent in 2021, when injuries limited him
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UTEP Athletics kickoff first annual Garage Sale before spring game
EL PASO, Texas- Before the kickoff of the spring football game, the UTEP Athletics Department will hold their first UTEP Garage Sale. According to Athletic Director Jim Senter, there is over 2,000 items available. The Athletic Director told ABC-7 that they buy extra gear for their teams every year and that it accumulates. He also
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Amazon files its appeal of historic union vote at New York City warehouse
By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business One week after Amazon workers at a New York City warehouse made history by voting to form a union, the tech giant is calling for a do-over election in filing Friday that lays out 25 objections that form the basis of its appeal. In its filing to the National
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