Even scientists didn’t expect Webb telescope images of Jupiter to be this good
‘Whatever’s out there, we’re going to see it,’ says Mike Menzel, NASA’s mission systems engineer for the James Webb Space Telescope.
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Griner’s detention weighed heavily on Mercury all season
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — A cloud of fear and sadness hovered over the Phoenix Mercury’s season as Brittney Griner, their friend and teammate, sat in a Russian prison. The Mercury pressed on, tried to focus on basketball when they could, “BG” always on their mind. The difficulties kept coming like
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Pentagon rejects for second time DC mayor’s request for National Guard to assist with migrants arriving in city
By Oren Liebermann, CNN The Pentagon rejected a second request from the mayor of Washington, DC, to help deal with migrants arriving in the city by bus from Texas and Arizona, according to a defense official. The Pentagon, according to a copy of the rejection letter reviewed by CNN, said it “would not be appropriate”
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Trump’s legal team asks for ‘special master’ to go through Mar-a-Lago evidence and determine if some should be returned
By Katelyn Polantz and Kaitlan Collins, CNN Former President Donald Trump’s legal team has asked a federal judge to appoint a “special master” to ensure the Justice Department returns any of his private documents seized during the search of Mar-a-Lago two weeks ago. Trump is asking for a special master — a third-party attorney —
Continue Reading Man United springs back to life with 2-1 win over Liverpool
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United delivered a performance of intensity and spirit against a backdrop of protests against the club’s ownership to beat fierce rival Liverpool 2-1 and finally claim its first points in the Premier League this season. Composed finishes by Jadon Sancho in the 16th minute and Marcus Rashford in the 53rd
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Pentagon rejects DC request for National Guard migrant help
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon on Monday once again denied a request from the District of Columbia seeking National Guard assistance in dealing with thousands of migrants being bused to the city from Texas and Arizona. According to a copy of a letter to the city reviewed by The
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Fiscalía pide 12 años de prisión para Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, vicepresidenta de Argentina
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — El fiscal Diego Luciani pidió este lunes 12 años de prisión para la vicepresidenta de Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, en la llamada causa Vialidad, que investiga supuestos casos de corrupción en la obra pública. A Cristina Fernández de Kirchner se la investiga por presuntos delitos de asociación ilícita agravada
Continue Reading Florida Democrats to decide Tuesday who would be best to take abortion fight to DeSantis
By Steve Contorno, CNN On this, the Democratic candidates for Florida governor agree: New restrictions on abortion in the Sunshine State and uncertainty about the future of women’s health across America have reinvigorated their voters and elevated the urgency to their effort to knock off Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall. But the question of who
Continue Reading Scott Disick suffered minor injuries in a car crash over the weekend
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Scott Disick was in a single vehicle collision in Calabasas, California on Sunday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies said alcohol was not a factor in the crash and Disick was the only occupant in the car. “It was determined the primary cause of the traffic collision
Continue Reading California man guilty in $340K, 7-state credit card plot
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A California man has pleaded guilty in a seven-state plot to buy $340,000 worth of gift cards and goods at The Home Depot using other people’s credit card numbers, U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans said Monday in a news release. Jonathan Orpilla Sinlao, 37, of San Jose, pleaded guilty on Thursday
Continue Reading Harry Styles talks privacy and sexuality in a new interview
By Scottie Andrew, CNN Even the biggest pop star in the world is uncomfortable when his private relationships go public. Harry Styles, former One Direction teen idol and current solo superstar, reflected on his highly publicized and dissected private life in a new interview with Rolling Stone. In it, he addressed everything from accusations of
Continue Reading Elecciones primarias en Florida: ¿qué se vota, cómo, dónde?
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — Las elecciones primarias en Florida se llevarán a cabo este martes 23 de agosto, una contienda en la que los votantes elegirán a los candidatos republicanos y demócratas de las elecciones generales o intermedias que se celebrarán en noviembre con miras a renovar parte del Congreso y otros cargos como
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Twin Metals sues Biden administration to regain mine leases
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The developers of a proposed copper-nickel mine upstream from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota are suing the Biden administration. Twin Metals is seeking the reinstatement of federal mineral rights leases that are crucial to the $1.7 billion project. The proposed underground mine near
Continue Reading How major US stock indexes fared Monday 8/22/2022
The Associated Press Stocks fell broadly on Wall Street, extending the market’s losses amid worries about inflation and the path ahead for the economy. The S&P 500 shed 2.1% Monday, its biggest drop since mid-June. Some 95% of stocks in the benchmark index lost ground. It finished in the red last week, breaking a four-week
Continue Reading Body found in submerged car ‘more than likely’ Kiely Rodni, the missing California teen, authorities say
By Amir Vera and Kacey Cherry, CNN Law enforcement officials believe the body found in a submerged vehicle Sunday is “more than likely” that of Kiely Rodni, the missing 16-year-old last seen almost three weeks ago at a campground party in Northern California, authorities said Monday. Kiely was at the Prosser Family Campground on August
Continue Reading Wendy’s, Cinemark fall; Signify, Kroger rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Monday: Wendy’s, Cinemark fall; Signify, Kroger rise.
Continue Reading Advanced stage cervical cancer is rising in White and Black women in the US
By Naomi Thomas, CNN Advanced-stage cervical cancer is rising in the United States among White and Black women, according to a new study in the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. “This specific study was born out of wanting to take a deeper dive into the drivers behind cervical cancer,” said Dr. Alex Francoeur, a fourth-year
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Elon Musk subpoenas former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey as legal battle heats up
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business Elon Musk has subpoenaed former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey as part of his effort to fight a lawsuit from the company attempting to force the billionaire to move forward with their $44 billion acquisition deal. With the subpoena, made public in court filings on Monday, Musk’s legal team seeks a
Continue Reading Hundreds of flights canceled or delayed at 2 major airports in Dallas-Fort Worth
By Forrest Brown, CNN Heavy rains in the Dallas-Fort Worth area caused hundreds of flights to be canceled or delayed Monday at the two major airports in the region: Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL). As of 7:45 p.m. ET, there were 290 cancellations and 1,015 delays at Dallas-Fort Worth International, according
Continue Reading Cómo sobrevivir a un rayo o, mejor aún, evitar que te impacte uno
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Sin duda hay peligros más apremiantes que el de ser alcanzado por un rayo: según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés), la probabilidad de ser alcanzado por un rayo es inferior a una entre un millón. Pero a veces
Continue Reading Giants first-round pick Thibodeaux sprains MCL in right knee
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Rookie edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux sprained the MCL in his right knee in the preseason victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night. Coach Brian Daboll said Monday that No. 5 overall pick in the draft was being listed as day to day and
Continue Reading Dunn to train with US women ahead of games against Nigeria
By The Associated Press Crystal Dunn is returning to practice with the U.S. women’s national team as it prepares for the 2023 World Cup with a pair of exhibition matches next month against Nigeria. Dunn is not quite match fit after the birth of her son in May, but she’ll join the team to train
Continue Reading Oilfield wastewater line spills in northwestern North Dakota
By JAMES MacPHERSON Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota regulators are investigating a massive spill of oilfield wastewater from a broken pipeline in the northwest part of the of the state. Karl Rockeman, of the state Department of Environmental Quality, says Hess Corp. reported the saltwater spill near Ray on Aug. 15. The
Continue Reading Judge rules against Ben & Jerry’s in fight over Israel sales
By WILSON RING Associated Press A federal judge has rejected a request by Vermont ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s to block a plan by its corporate parent to have an intermediary sell its products in east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. In the decision issued Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Carter says
Continue Reading Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery fell 54 cents to $90.23 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for October delivery fell 24 cents to $96.48 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for September delivery fell 13 cents to $2.89 a gallon. September heating oil rose 8 cents to $3.78 a gallon. September natural gas
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Officials: Mother survives, 5-year-old daughter drowns after two tried crossing Rio Grande
UPDATE: A 5-year-old girl drowned after being swept away in the Rio Grande along with her mother, according to authorities. Authorities say the two were attempting to cross into the United States. Mexican authorities say the two were among a larger group of migrants trying to cross the canal system that separate the two countries.
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Ford hit with $1.7 billion verdict for F-series pickup roof collapse that killed couple
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business The family of an elderly couple killed when the roof of their F-250 pickup collapsed during a rollover accident in 2014 has been awarded a massive $1.7 billion in punitive damages from Ford. The jury appeared to endorse the plaintiff’s arguments that Ford knew of the problem years before the
Continue Reading William and Kate to move family out of London to give children ‘normal’ life
The Duchess of Cambridge opened up about feeling “mommy guilt” during an interview with British podcast “Happy Mum Happy Baby,” in 2020, saying that it’s a “constant challenge.”
Continue Reading Injury-hit Juventus misses Di María in 0-0 draw at Sampdoria
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Injury-hit Juventus clearly missed Ángel Di María as it was held to a 0-0 draw at Sampdoria in Serie A. Di María had added some much-needed flair to the Juventus side and scored on his debut last weekend as well as providing an assist as the
Continue Reading Asylum seekers caught in political battle in NYC, Washington
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Weary of Venezuela’s autocratic government and the pittance he earned in the military, Dario Maldonado deserted and fled with his family to neighboring Colombia. But life remained hard — money was tight and expenses mounted. So he set off for the United
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