US proposes to increase refund protections for air travelers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is proposing tougher rules for when airlines must give passengers refunds for changing their travel plans.…
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Will federal prosecutors seek the death penalty? Lawyers share thoughts on Aug. 3 trial
EL PASO — The federal trial for the accused Walmart shooter is set to start in January 2024. However it could be a while before we know if federal…
Continue Reading Agencia ambiental de Brasil aprobó la pavimentación de una carretera que atraviesa el Amazonas a pesar de las advertencias de su propia agencia
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Documentos del gobierno muestran que el presidente de la agencia ambiental de Brasil anuló las recomendaciones previas…
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Swiderski, McNeill each score as Charlotte beats D.C. United
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Karol Swiderski and Quinn McNeill scored three minutes apart in the second half and Charlotte beat D.C. United 3-0.…
Continue Reading Howard scores 20 points, Dream hand Fever 15th straight loss
ATLANTA (AP) — Rhyne Howard scored 20 points, Cheyenne Parker added 17 and the Atlanta Dream beat the Indiana Fever 91-81. Atlanta ended a…
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New head of Alex Jones’ company faces questions from lawyers for Sandy Hook families
By Sonia Moghe, CNN The accountant now in charge of overseeing right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ company Free Speech Systems through…
Continue Reading Construction begins at Fukushima plant for water release
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The construction of facilities needed for a planned release of treated radioactive wastewater into…
Continue Reading Ionescu helps New York rally past Los Angeles 64-61
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu scored 20 points, including New York’s final eight, and the Liberty rallied…
Continue Reading Cubs-Cards postponed; St. Louis’ new starters prep for bows
By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Wednesday’s game between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals was postponed by rain,…
Continue Reading Argentina’s latest economy minister warns he is no magician
By DANIEL POLITI Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s third economy minister in a month has been sworn in, and as his…
Continue Reading Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara throws MLB-most 3rd complete game
MIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara threw his major league-leading third complete game and the Miami Marlins beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0. The All-Star…
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The soul of a nation’s food: Vietnamese fish sauce
Chris Dwyer, CNN Fish sauce – nước mắm, or literally ‘salted fish water’ – is a Vietnamese culinary icon, an…
Continue Reading OPINIÓN | Lo más alarmante de la historia de Alex Jones
Alexandra Ferguson Nota del editor: Nicole Hemmer es investigadora asociada de la Universidad de Columbia en el Proyecto de Historia Oral de la…
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Texas wildfires continue to erupt; firefighters keep moving
TOLAR, Texas (AP) — One firefighter was injured and two others were treated for heat exhaustion while fighting a wildfire in North Texas that…
Continue Reading “Kansas no será nuestra última pelea”: la victoria por el derecho al aborto da a los demócratas nuevas esperanzas para las elecciones intermedias
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — No es frecuente que los demócratas busquen en Kansas una afirmación contundente. Pero el martes por la noche, cuando…
Continue Reading Juan Soto promises to bring ‘good vibes,’ winning to Padres
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Juan Soto has arrived at Petco Park promising to bring “good vibes” to the San Diego Padres…
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Big 12 title game staying at home of Cowboys through 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Big 12 championship game will remain at the home of the Dallas Cowboys through at least 2025, the season after Texas…
Continue Reading Big 12 title game staying at home of Cowboys through 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Big 12 championship game will remain at the home of the Dallas Cowboys through at least 2025, the season after Texas…
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Documents show Brazil’s environment chief approved paving highway through Amazon despite his own agency’s warnings
By Rodrigo Pedroso and Jack Guy, CNN Government documents show that the head of Brazil’s environmental agency overrode previous expert…
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Finding the right match at the El Paso Humane Society shelter
EL PASO, Texas — As animal shelters get crowded, the need for volunteers and food goes up. The Humane Society of El Paso will host its annual…
Continue Reading Musk response to Twitter lawsuit to be made public by Friday
By RANDALL CHASE AP Business Writer DOVER, Del. (AP) — A judge has ruled that Elon Musk’s answer to Twitter’s lawsuit over his attempt to back…
Continue Reading Las próximas inundaciones extremas podrían ser aún peores, según un nuevo estudio. Pero hay una forma de evitarlo
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Si bien es difícil imaginar una inundación más aterradora que la que se sufrieron en Saint Louis y Kentucky la…
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Vegas-based rental firm faces probes over pandemic evictions
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas-based corporate owner of thousands of residential rental properties in several U.S.…
Continue Reading Vegas-based rental firm faces probes over pandemic evictions
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas-based corporate owner of thousands of residential rental properties in several U.S.…
Continue Reading Vegas-based rental firm faces probes over pandemic evictions
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas-based corporate owner of thousands of residential rental properties in several U.S.…
Continue Reading Vogelbach’s slam, Alonso’s HR send Mets past Nationals 9-5
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Daniel Vogelbach hit a grand slam and Pete Alonso connected for his 28th homer, helping the…
Continue Reading Machinists at 3 Boeing defense plants ratify new contract
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Workers in three Boeing factories in the Midwest have a new contract, and Boeing is averting the threat of a strike. Nearly 2,500…
Continue Reading Artie Burns hopes to capitalize on new chance with Seahawks
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks cornerback Artie Burns has never quite matched the expectations that followed…
Continue Reading Andretti, Rossi penalized for illegal winning car at Indy
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer IndyCar has fined Andretti Autosport $25,000 because the car that Alexander Rossi drove to end his 49-race…
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