ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have exercised their fifth-year option on tight end T.J. Hockenson. A first-round pick in 2019 out of Iowa, Hockenson has 160 receptions for 1,673 yards and 12 touchdowns in his three seasons. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2020.
Continue Reading ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — A filly has died after suffering a training injury at Santa Anita in what is the track’s second such death in two days and fifth this year. According to the California Horse Racing Board, the 4-year-old filly named Cayton Kid suffered a musculoskeletal injury at the Arcadia track. A 3-year-old filly
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EL PASO, Texas– Starting in the fall semester of 2022, a new culinary program will be available to students where they can gain hands-on experience from world-class chefs. Three accomplished chefs are at the forefront of this project. Chef Carlos Gaytán began his journey to culinary mastery as a dishwasher and line cook. Today he
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Alexandra Ferguson Hong Kong (CNN Business) — Indonesia comenzará a restringir las exportaciones de aceite de palma esta semana, una decisión que podría empeorar aún más la crisis alimentaria mundial e impulsar los precios de cientos de productos de consumo. El presidente Joko Widodo anunció el viernes que Indonesia suspenderá las exportaciones de aceite de
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By Paul LeBlanc, CNN New audio of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, obtained and reported on by The New York Times on Tuesday, reveals he expressed concern about far-right House Republicans inciting violence against other lawmakers in the aftermath of January 6, 2021. In the audio, the California Republican repeatedly lamented the inflammatory comments made
Continue Reading By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer The Warriors and Bucks each need one more win to wrap up their respective first-round playoff series. Golden State’s Game 4 loss at Denver on Sunday denied it a sweep over a Nuggets team that dropped each of the first three games. Milwaukee has posted back-to-back dominant wins over
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By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — With Melissa Lucio’s execution put on indefinite hold by a Texas appeals court, her attorneys will now be focused on trying to convince a judge to recommend she get a new trial. But legal experts said Tuesday that’s expected to be a tough courtroom battle and
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By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN Teens and young adults across the country now have unlimited, free access to books that have been banned at their local libraries, thanks to a digital initiative from one of the nation’s largest public libraries. New York City’s Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) took a stand against growing censorship and book bans
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EL PASO, Texas – In a 5 to 2 vote, El Paso City council voted to approve a feasibility study for the Multi-purpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Center at a cost not to exceed $798,611. The project was approved as part of the 2012 Quality of Life Bond program. The project has been stalled by
Continue Reading MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team has finalized the addition of two transfers: forward Dawson Garcia from North Carolina and guard Ta’Lon Cooper from Morehead State. Garcia is a Minnesota native who played his first season at Marquette and last season at North Carolina. He left the Tar Heels program midway
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EL PASO, Texas – Two Coronado High School tennis players are looking to bring home a state title. Coronado’s Naomi Katz and Ian Uraga both qualified for the state tournament. Katz is a senior at Coronado and is no stranger to playing at this level. Last season as junior, Katz finished in second place at
Continue Reading By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA President Mark Emmert is stepping down after 12 years on the job. NCAA Board of Governors Chairman John DeGioia announced the move and said it was by mutual agreement. Emmert will continue to serve in his role until a new president is selected
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Alemania acordó entregar tanques antiaéreos a Ucrania, según anunció este martes el Ministerio de Defensa de Alemania, medida que subraya un importante cambio en su enfoque de la ayuda militar a Ucrania. La ministra de Defensa, Christine Lambrecht, anunció el compromiso de entregar los sistemas antiaéreos Gepard durante una reunión de
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By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Brash, outspoken and sometimes juvenile, Elon Musk has long been a prolific user of Twitter, the social media platform he now hopes to buy. Musk’s past tweets show how the world’s richest man has used social media to craft his public image as a billionaire unafraid
Continue Reading By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed a bill prohibiting the use of nonbinary gender markers on state birth certificates. The first-term Republican signed the bill Tuesday. Experts say some states only offer male or female gender options on birth certificates, but Oklahoma is the first
Continue Reading Ángela Reyes (CNN) — Después de años de recomendar tomar aspirina de manera regular para prevenir ataques cardíacos y accidentes cerebrovasculares, los científicos ahora ven poco beneficio para la mayoría de las personas sanas, y dicen que puede contribuir a un riesgo de sangrado en el estómago o el cerebro que aumenta a medida que
Continue Reading By Kylie Atwood and Jennifer Hansler, CNN Secretary of State Antony Blinken forcefully pushed back Tuesday when Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky pointed out that Ukraine and Georgia were once part of the Soviet Union as Paul appeared to raise Moscow’s alleged rationale about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “I firmly disagree with that
Continue Reading By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Running back Bilal Powell has signed a one-day contract with the New York Jets to retire as a member of the only NFL franchise he played for. The 33-year-old Powell was a fourth-round draft pick out of Louisville in 2011 and ranks eighth
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By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico sheriff investigating the fatal film-set shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin described complacency, disorganization and neglected safety measures in the making of the low-budget movie “Rust.” The vast trove of newly released law enforcement files include lapel camera video of
Continue Reading By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Uncertainty at the top of the NFL draft is making it difficult for Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot to make plans. The Falcons have the No. 8 overall pick on Thursday night and Fontenot says “it’s unique” to not know who the first
Continue Reading By DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa will become the first U.S. state to require that gas stations have pumps selling fuel with at least 15% ethanol. Gov. Kim Reynolds proposed the bill that received final legislative approval Tuesday, and when she signs it into law, the measure will boost corn
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By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have placed slumping outfielder Eddie Rosario on the 10-day injured list with blurred vision and swelling in his right eye. He is expected to miss eight to 12 weeks. The 2021 postseason star is off to a miserable start with just three hits
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By Nicole Goodkind, CNN Business Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev announced Tuesday afternoon that the online trading platform will lay off 9% of its workforce as shares of the company’s stock hit a new low. In a blogpost, Tenev wrote that Robinhood’s financial position was strong, with over $6 billion in cash on its balance sheet.
Continue Reading By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Native American leaders are meeting with land managers as the Biden administration considers prohibiting new oil and gas development on nearly 550 square miles of federal land in northwestern New Mexico. Top officials with the All Pueblo Council of Governors said Tuesday they will reiterate
Continue Reading By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Native American leaders are meeting with land managers as the Biden administration considers prohibiting new oil and gas development on nearly 550 square miles of federal land in northwestern New Mexico. Top officials with the All Pueblo Council of Governors said Tuesday they will reiterate
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CANUTILLO, Texas — A man was arrested for stalking a victim on multiple occasions. El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies were called out to the 500 block of Talbot on April 11. Deputies say 68-year-old Jesus Unzueta intentionally caused damage to a car. The damage was estimated to be below $100. But deputies say through further
Continue Reading By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — General Motors’ net income declined in the first quarter, as the automaker sold fewer cars and trucks worldwide, though higher prices helped boost revenue, especially in North America. The Detroit company’s adjusted earnings topped Wall Street estimates, though its revenue fell short of analysts’ forecasts.
Continue Reading By Leah Asmelash, CNN California residents who are members of federally recognized Native tribes will have their tuition and fees at University of California schools waived, according to a letter sent Friday. In the letter, sent by system President Michael V. Drake to UC chancellors and also shared with CNN, Drake announced the waived tuition
Continue Reading Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — El conflicto entre Arabia y Saudita e Irán, los dos países más grandes del golfo Pérsico y líderes en el mundo islámico, ha estado marcando el ritmo de Medio Oriente desde hace décadas. ¿Pero de dónde viene esta enemistad y qué implica? Este es un vistazo. A medida que Estados
Continue Reading By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees were fined $100,000 by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred for using their dugout phone to relay information about opposing teams’ signs during the 2015 season and part of 2016. The fine was disclosed in a Sept. 14, 2017, letter from Manfred to
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