ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A three-man umpiring crew worked the game between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers on Wednesday after umpire David Rackley was ruled out due to health and safety protocols. “Consistent with protocols, the remainder of the crew has followed the appropriate steps, and the game will proceed under a three-umpire system,”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve raises key rate by three-quarters of a point in bid to tame high inflation, its largest hike since 1994. This is a developing news story. Download the KVIA news app to get alerts the moment news breaks.
Continue Reading By ERICA HUNZINGER AP Sports Writer Several women’s athletes at the University of Iowa sued the school in late 2020 after the athletic department said it was was cutting men’s and women’s swimming and diving, men’s tennis and men’s gymnastics. Sage Ohlensehlen was a senior and headed up the lawsuit, while Alexa Puccini was a
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By Manu Raju, Lauren Fox and Clare Foran, CNN Senate negotiators are scrambling to hammer out legislative text for a long-sought bipartisan gun deal, but they are in danger of missing a self-imposed, end-of-the-week deadline due to lingering sticking points. Texas Sen. John Cornyn, the chief GOP negotiator, told CNN two key issues — funding
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 23 venues bidding to host soccer matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada: ___ ARLINGTON, TEXAS AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys, is the largest venue in the NFL. The stadium, which opened in 2009, has a retractable roof
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NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 23 venues bidding to host soccer matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada: ___ ARLINGTON, TEXAS AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys, is the largest venue in the NFL. The stadium, which opened in 2009, has a retractable roof
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By Nicole Goodkind, CNN Business The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point on Wednesday in an aggressive move to tackle white-hot inflation that is plaguing the economy, frustrating consumers and stifling the Biden administration. It’s the largest rate hike since 1994, and will affect millions of American businesses and households,
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CNN, POOL By Nicole Goodkind, CNN Business The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point on Wednesday in an aggressive move to tackle white-hot inflation that is plaguing the economy, frustrating consumers and stifling the Biden administration. It’s the largest rate hike since 1994, and will affect millions of American businesses
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By Ella Nilsen, CNN Three environmental law groups have sued the Biden administration in an attempt to block more than 3,500 permit applications from energy companies to drill for oil and gas on public lands. The environmental groups filed the lawsuit in the District Court of Washington, DC, against the Bureau of Land Management, saying
Continue Reading By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — As FIFA prepares to announce the 2026 World Cup sites on Thursday — and make high-profile cuts — Alan Rothenberg thought back to when stadiums were picked for the 1994 tournament he headed in the United States. “They gave the rights to the host country,
Continue Reading By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — As FIFA prepares to announce the 2026 World Cup sites on Thursday — and make high-profile cuts — Alan Rothenberg thought back to when stadiums were picked for the 1994 tournament he headed in the United States. “They gave the rights to the host country,
Continue Reading By Whitney Wild, Evan Perez, Manu Raju and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Attorney General Merrick Garland said Wednesday that the Justice Department takes threats against Supreme Court justices “extraordinarily seriously” as he voiced support for a bill that extends security protections to justices’ immediate family members. Garland reiterated that justices now receive “24-7 protection,” including at
Continue Reading PITTSBURGH (AP) — Minkah Fitzpatrick is staying in Pittsburgh. The Steelers have signed their star safety to a new five-year contract. NFL Network reported the deal is worth $73.6 million, which would make Fitzpatrick the highest-paid safety in the league. The 25-year-old Fitzpatrick was ready to enter the final year of his rookie contract. He
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EL PASO, Texas — The Tigua tribe scored a major victory against Texas over the legality of gambling. The Tigua can legally operate bingo-based games at their Speaking Rock Entertainment Center in the Lower Valley. The Restoration Act of 1987, barred the Tigua tribe from conducting gambling prohibited in Texas. The legal fight between the state and
Continue Reading macamilarincon (CNN) — Bradley Cooper compartió su historia de consumo de drogas y de alcohol en el pasado. Y reveló quién lo ayudó en algunos de los momentos más difíciles. El actor relató que cuando se sintió perdido y enfrentaba una adicción al principio de su carrera, fue su colega Will Arnett quien lo ayudó
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By Daria Markina, CNN On March 8, three Ukrainian military helicopters were shot down as they returned from a combat mission inside Russian-occupied territory. The only two pilots to survive were badly injured and taken prisoner by Russian forces. In a lengthy interview with CNN, the two pilots alleged that they were subjected to more
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN The women in Elvis Presley’s family are supporting the forthcoming film “Elvis” and its star, Austin Butler. Riley Keough is Presley’s granddaughter, an actress known for her work in films like “Zola.” On Tuesday she shared photos of Butler, who plays Elvis in the film, at the late singer’s Graceland
Continue Reading WACO, Texas (AP) — Former longtime Baylor assistant Mitch Thompson was named Wednesday as the head baseball coach of the Bears after the past nine seasons at McLennan Community College, which also is located in Waco and won the junior college national title last year. Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades said Thompson’s track record of
Continue Reading WACO, Texas (AP) — Former longtime Baylor assistant Mitch Thompson was named Wednesday as the head baseball coach of the Bears after the past nine seasons at McLennan Community College, which also is located in Waco and won the junior college national title last year. Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades said Thompson’s track record of
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EL PASO, Texas – June 15 marks the start of the rainy season in the desert southwest. This is known as the Monsoon. This time of year, weather patterns change with the beginning of the Monsoon. During the spring months, winds are often dry and out of the west, whereas during the Monsoon, the winds
Continue Reading Alejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — Cuando BTS lanzó su video musical debut “No More Dream” en junio de 2013, no era obvio que serían una historia de éxito del K-pop en Estados Unidos. Pero, ¿cómo logró este grupo surcoreano el reconocimiento mundial? ¿Quiénes son los miembros de BTS y cuál es origen del grupo? BTS
Continue Reading By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and CHEYANNE MUMPHREY Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Recognition of Juneteenth, the effective end of slavery in the U.S., gained traction after the police killing of George Floyd in 2020. But after an initial burst of action, the movement to have it recognized as an official holiday in the states has
Continue Reading Ángela Reyes (CNN Español) — Hay tres grupos de colombianos que no pueden votar en las elecciones presidenciales del país que tendrán su segunda vuelta este 19 de junio: los miembros de las fuerzas públicas en servicio, los condenados que están cumpliendo pena y los ciudadanos que hayan renunciado a su nacionalidad. Te explicamos aquí
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — George Washington University says it is dropping its “Colonials” moniker because “it can no longer serve its purpose as a name that unifies.” The school announced Wednesday that it will keep using “Colonials” until a new name is introduced. That is expected by the 2023-24 academic year. The school has used “Colonials”
Continue Reading NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated a New Orleans magistrate to become the first minority woman on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. U.S. Magistrate Dana Douglas, who awaits U.S. Senate confirmation, was selected by Biden for the open seat on the federal appeals court that oversees district courts in
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By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Democratic governor is asking that the Biden administration delay planned or expanded efforts to transport migrants to her state if pandemic-related restrictions on asylum seekers are lifted. The federal government has predicted a threefold increase in border crossings if that happens, and first-term
Continue Reading By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice A federal judge on Wednesday refused to throw out the charges against Steve Bannon for contempt of Congress. Judge Carl Nichols of the DC District Court rejected Bannon’s motion to dismiss the case against him, including his argument that the House select committee’s subpoenas were illegal. The
Continue Reading By Anna Cooban, CNN Business Europe’s natural gas supply has suffered its third blow in 48 hours, sending prices rocketing 42% higher from where they were at the start of the week. Italian energy giant ENI said Wednesday that Gazprom, Russia’s state gas producer, would cut its supplies by 15%. It did not know the
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More than 165,000 residents in Odessa have gone nearly 24 hours without water as a major water line break occurred in the West Texas town — and may need to boil water once service is restored. The break occurred at 6 p.m. Monday, and Mayor Javier Joven said it was difficult for maintenance crews to
Continue Reading Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — El sistema Blas se intensificó este miércoles a huracán categoría 1, informó la Comisión Nacional del Agua de México (Conagua) #AvisoMeteorológico #Blas se intensifica a #Huracán categoría 1. Más información en: https://t.co/5Os0nhGCiz pic.twitter.com/PGDZOEzi9E — Conagua (@conagua_mx) June 15, 2022 En su último aviso meteorológico, la agencia especificó que hacia las
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