By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Taking oral or inhaled glucocorticoids, a type of steroid used to curb inflammation in asthma and other autoimmune disorders, may be linked to damaging changes in the white matter of the brain, a new study found. “This study shows that both systemic and inhaled glucocorticoids are associated with an apparently widespread
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By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett’s company has trimmed its investment in Chinese electric car and battery maker BYD for the first time since it bought 225 million shares in 2008, an investment that has soared in value. Berkshire Hathaway said in a regulatory filing with the Hong Kong
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Authorities in Virginia are investigating the fatal police shooting of a federal fugitive. Virginia State Police said the shooting happened shortly before 10 p.m. Monday in Albemarle County after a law enforcement task force located Andrew T. Ainsworth, 60, who was wanted for a federal probation violation. State police said Ainsworth
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By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer The under-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica was the first youth tournament to use FIFA’s safeguarding program, which is aimed at keeping participants and fans safe from abuse, exploitation and harassment. FIFA announced that all 32 games were staffed by a safeguarding official as well as a
Continue Reading COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Megan Keller had a goal and an assist as the United States rallied for a 5-2 victory over Olympic champion Canada in group play at the women’s hockey world championship. Lacey Eden scored the winner in the third period to help the Americans beat their longtime rival and close out group
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By Ashley Strickland, CNN The uncrewed Artemis I mission will get another attempt at launching on a journey around the moon on Saturday. The two-hour launch window opens at 2:17 p.m. ET on September 3. After the launch was scrubbed Monday morning, the launch team spent the remainder of the day evaluating data gathered during
Continue Reading By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Chelsea is getting precious little return for being the biggest-spending team in Europe this summer and it’s starting to irritate manager Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel struck a frustrated figure after a 2-1 loss at Southampton in the Premier League. Tuchel says “it does not take a lot to beat us.”
Continue Reading By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer A former North Carolina State men’s soccer player is suing the school. He is alleging sexual abuse by the Wolfpack’s former director of sports medicine. The lawsuit from Benjamin Locke accuses Robert Murphy Jr. of improperly touching him during roughly numerous massages between 2015-17. The Associated Press typically doesn’t
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Two minor league players were suspended by Major League Baseball on Tuesday for drug violations. Pittsburgh infielder Francisco Acuna, on the roster of Single-A Greensboro, was banned 80 games without pay after testing positive for gw501516, a performance-enhancing substance. Arizona pitcher Sebastian Santana, on the roster of the Arizona Complex League
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Charlbi Dean, an actress whose star had just begun to rise with a starring role in Palme d’Or winner “Triangle of Sadness,” has died, a representative for the actress confirmed to CNN. She was 32. The representative confirmed reports that Dean died from unexpected and sudden illness on Monday but did
Continue Reading DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Federal securities regulators have formally accused a North Carolina-based insurance magnate, an associate and their investment advisory firm of defrauding clients out of over $75 million. The Securities and Exchange Commission filed in Durham federal court on Tuesday a civil complaint against Gregory E. Lindberg of Durham, Christopher Herwig of Raleigh
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By Josh Pennington, CNN Russian energy giant Gazprom said on Tuesday that it will completely suspend gas supplies to French industrial energy group Engie this week due to a contract dispute, amid concerns of a potential energy crisis in Europe this winter. In a statement on its official Telegram channel, Gazprom said: “At the close
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La policía del centro de California dice que está investigando la desaparición de Jolissa Fuentes, de 22 años, vista por última vez saliendo de una tienda a principios de agosto, como un asunto criminal. La noche del 6 de agosto, Fuentes asistió a una reunión familiar y se dirigió a su
Continue Reading By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The offensive line will likely determine how successful No. 14 Southern California’s star-studded offense can be in its first season under new coach Lincoln Riley. The Trojans overhauled their skill positions, bringing in Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams and Pitt wide receiver Jordan Addison among others. But
Continue Reading By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills starting cornerback Tre’Davious White will get at least another month to rehab from a left knee injury after being placed on the reserve-physically unable to perform list. The move was made as Buffalo met the NFL’s deadline in trimming its roster to
Continue Reading olivertapia Moscú (CNN) — El exlíder soviético Mijaíl Gorbachov, fallecido a los 91 años de edad, advirtió a Estados Unidos y Rusia que debían evitar una “guerra caliente” durante una entrevista con CNN en 2019. A continuación recuperamos el diálogo con los reporteros. El día que CNN se sentó con Gorbachov en Moscú, el entonces
Continue Reading By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Rory McIlroy set the tone for a contentious week at Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship when he contemplated 18 players from Saudi-funded LIV Golf who have entered the European tour’s flagship event. In his news conference Sunday after winning the FedEx Cup, McIlroy was talking
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By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Rory McIlroy set the tone for a contentious week at Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship when he contemplated 18 players from Saudi-funded LIV Golf who have entered the European tour’s flagship event. In his news conference Sunday after winning the FedEx Cup, McIlroy was talking
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SOCORRO, Texas — Socorro Police said Tuesday they are investigating the discovery of a body along Berry Road. The Medical Examiner’s Office has been called out to help identify the body. Socorro Police say there is no threat to the public. The body was said to be found in a late state of decomposition. Police
Continue Reading By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — This was just what José Mourinho had in mind when he lured Paulo Dybala to join Roma instead of a host of other suitors. Dybala scored twice in less than a quarter of an hour for his first goals since joining Roma after his contract expired
Continue Reading LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Timo Werner scored a first-half hat trick as Leipzig started its defense of the German Cup with an 8-0 rout of amateur team Teutonia Ottensen. The Germany striker also had a hand in the other goal before the break, scored by André Silva, as Leipzig went into halftime leading 4-0. Silva
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas — The Fabens Independent School District said Tuesday it has an open investigation into inappropriate behavior between a student and an educator. The District said it could not provide any comment at this time, citing the investigation. In a news release, the district says it is collaborating with local and state authorities
Continue Reading FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $2.6 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Court records show that 35-year-old Daniel Joseph Tisone pleaded guilty Monday in Fort Myers federal court to wire fraud, bank fraud, illegal monetary transaction and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. He faces
Continue Reading Alejandra Ramos (CNN) — Mijaíl Gorbachov, el último líder de la antigua Unión Soviética, murió a la edad de 91 años. Gorbachov murió después de una larga enfermedad, informaron las agencias de noticias estatales rusas. “Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachov murió esta noche después de una enfermedad grave y prolongada”, informó el Hospital Clínico Central, según RIA/Novosti
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CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Esto es lo que debes saber sobre Mijaíl Gorbachov, el último presidente de la Unión Soviética antes de su disolución, quien falleció en Moscú a los 91 años. Fecha de nacimiento: 2 de marzo de 1931 Lugar de nacimiento: Privolnoye, Rusia, Unión Soviética Nombre de nacimiento: Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachov Padre: Sergei
Continue Reading Mikhail Gorbachev, the last president of the Soviet Union before its dissolution, has died in Moscow at the age of 91. CNN’s Matthew Chance reports.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District is investigating an incident relating to what it describes as a “classroom situation.” The investigation follows the circulation of a video that appears to show an exchange between a teacher and students. ABC-7 has obtained the video but has chosen not to republish it until
Continue Reading By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell is certainly aware of the expectations that come with the family name. Noah is the youngest of the four Sewell brothers. Penei also went to Oregon and now plays for the Detroit Lions. Nephi went to Utah and spent the preseason with the New
Continue Reading By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A House oversight subcommittee wants regulators and industry leaders to explain what they are doing to stop cryptocurrency fraud and other scams perpetrated on consumers. On Tuesday, Illinois Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, head of the Economic and Consumer Policy subcommittee, asked leaders of the Treasury Department, Securities and
Continue Reading By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN Police in Baltimore have arrested a street vendor who allegedly threatened violence and tried to extort a crew member working on the Apple TV+ production of “Lady in the Lake.” Baltimore Police say Keith L. Brown, 43, verbally threatened violence against members of the production crew, brandished a gun and demanded
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