January 2024

How Native familes make salt at one of Hawaii’s last remaining salt patches

January 3, 2024 6:07 AM Associated Press

By DEEPA BHARATH Associated Press HANAPEPE, Hawaii (AP) — The process of making salt from sea water is a lengthy and laborious one that requires…

Native Hawaiian salt makers combat climate change and pollution to protect a sacred tradition

January 3, 2024 6:05 AM Associated Press

By DEEPA BHARATH Associated Press HANAPEPE, Hawaii (AP) — On a warm summer afternoon, Tina Taniguchi was on her hands and knees scraping dirt off…

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is indicted for allegedly insulting election officials

January 3, 2024 6:01 AM Associated Press

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A lawyer says a Pakistani court has indicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a contempt case for allegedly insulting election…

Meet the newest breed to join the American Kennel Club, a little dog with a big smile

January 3, 2024 6:01 AM Associated Press

By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — It’s small in stature, big on activity and known for a “smile,” and it’s ready…

El Paso City Council to address ongoing migrant crisis: emergency ordinance in focus

January 3, 2024 5:56 AM Isabella Martinez

EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today, El Paso City Council will meet. Agenda item 26 and 27 includes a focus on the approval of the emergency ordinance…

1-2-3 … Walk (down the aisle)! Couples race to get married in Las Vegas this numerical New Year’s Eve

January 3, 2024 5:50 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 29 DEC 23 13:29 ET By Brammhi Balarajan, CNN (CNN) — Getting hitched in Las Vegas is famous for being as easy as…

US box office in 2023 passed $9 billion, the best total since before the pandemic

January 3, 2024 5:45 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 02 JAN 24 16:56 ET Updated: 02 JAN 24 20:42 ET By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — The 2023 domestic box office…

Sure, it might be cold and dark, but traveling to wintry places can be magical

January 3, 2024 5:44 AM Associated Press

By BETH J. HARPAZ Associated Press Planning a trip this winter? Yes, it’s tempting to look for sunny spots where you can lie on a beach or play…

Edmunds recommends the best vehicles for achieving your New Year’s resolutions

January 3, 2024 5:40 AM Associated Press

By DAN FRIO Edmunds Most of us struggle with making those New Year’s resolutions stick. This year, add some fuel — or even electricity — to…

New PGA Tour season starts with renewed emphasis on charity with Lahaina in mind

January 3, 2024 5:24 AM Associated Press

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — The PGA Tour season starts at Kapalua and there’s a different feeling this year.…

Iran says at least 84 were killed in blasts at a ceremony honoring slain general

January 3, 2024 5:22 AM Associated Press

By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran says twin bomb blasts killed at least 84 people at an event honoring a…

Why ‘bleisure’ travel gives short-term rentals like Airbnb a boost over hotels

January 3, 2024 5:00 AM Associated Press

By SAM KEMMIS of NerdWallet Remote working has led to so-called “bleisure” travel, where employees mix work and leisure on the same trip. This…

Opinion: The real lesson of Claudine Gay’s resignation

January 3, 2024 4:43 AM CNN

CNN Opinion by Jeremi Suri (CNN) — American universities are the envy of the world, but those who control them do not seem to understand why.…

Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces Wednesday, January 3

January 3, 2024 4:38 AM Michael Courier

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here is a list of road closures scheduled for Wednesday, January 3 for El Paso County and the City of Las Cruces. For…

ABC-7 First Alert: Winds crank up this week, strong wind chill expected in the Borderland

January 3, 2024 4:04 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA) — We will keep an eye on several different weather systems that will bring breezy to windy conditions this week. Today…

Teen’s promising swimming career in limbo after he is accused of slapping teammate on the backside

January 3, 2024 4:00 AM Associated Press

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer DENVER (AP) — The email, addressed to the 13-year-old swimmer from the U.S. Center for SafeSport, came out of the…

Multiple Mickey Mouse horror movies announced as Steamboat Willie enters public domain

January 3, 2024 3:31 AM CNN

CNN By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Mickey Mouse has landed a new role: horror-movie villain. At least two films starring an early version of…

EU targets world’s biggest diamond miner as part of Russia war sanctions

January 3, 2024 3:26 AM Associated Press

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has imposed sanctions on the world’s biggest diamond mining company and its chief executive officer as part of…

Israel’s Mossad chief vows to hunt down Hamas members a day after senior figure killed in strike

January 3, 2024 3:14 AM Associated Press

By TIA GOLDENBERG, FADI TAWIL and SAMI MAGDY Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The chief of Israel’s Mossad intelligence service vowed Wednesday…

Extreme cold grips Nordic countries, Russia as floods hit western Europe

January 3, 2024 3:09 AM Associated Press

By JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Temperatures have fallen below minus 40 degrees Celsius in the Nordic region for a…

Biden’s kicking off 2024 by delving into some of the country’s darkest moments

January 3, 2024 3:03 AM Associated Press

By WILL WEISSERT and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is starting the campaign year by evoking the Revolutionary…

Hong Kong prosecutors allege democracy publisher Jimmy Lai urged protests, sanctions against China

January 3, 2024 2:58 AM Associated Press

By ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Prosecutors have alleged that Hong Kong activist and publisher Jimmy Lai had encouraged the city’s…

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in biggest release so far

January 3, 2024 2:41 AM Associated Press

By The Associated Press Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in the biggest single release of captives since…