AP Sports Writer Olympic boxing in Paris will see big changes to the sport’s traditional structure. Give or take a few last-minute additions or dropouts, half of the 248 boxers in Paris will be women. That’s a milestone justly heralded across the sport, but the Olympics got there by sharply cutting the number of male
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By Betsy Klein and Pamela Brown, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, penned a deeply personal letter to President Joe Biden earlier this month privately encouraging the president that there is “no shame in taking a well-deserved bow” out of the 2024 presidential election – and making
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By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story July 18, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Texas Southern University (TSU) has reached a remarkable milestone, securing a $5 million donation that propels it into the elite club of HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) with endowments exceeding $100 million. This significant contribution marks
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Joe Pickett was elected as an El Paso city councilman in 1991, before serving in the Texas House of Representatives from 1995 to 2019. The same year he retired, Pickett noticed a 50% increase in the franchise fee on his water bill and went to the city to get answers. Pickett says he
Continue Reading Associated Press Like the star of an arena tour, a spotlight illuminated the glittering, golden vessel carried by a Catholic bishop. Inside, it held a round communion host, which Catholics believe is the full presence of Jesus in the appearance of bread. The bishop placed it on an altar at the center of Lucas Oil
Continue Reading Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Federal judges say Mississippi can wait until next year to redraw some of its legislative districts to replace ones where Black voting power is diluted. Thursday’s decision updates a timeline from the three judges. They issued a ruling July 2 that found problems with districts in three parts of
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By Oliver Darcy, CNN (CNN) — Lou Dobbs, the longtime business news anchor who became one of Donald Trump’s most vocal supporters in media, died on Thursday. He was 78. “It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of ‘the great Lou Dobbs,’” a statement posted on his official social media account said, calling
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By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Vegetables are great not only for their versatility — they can be eaten raw or cooked, whole or chopped — but also for their health benefits. However, those looking to incorporate more veggies into their diet may be overlooking one in particular. Eating three servings of baby carrots a week can
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the CN Tower, or Canada’s National Tower. Standing 1,815 feet (553.33m), it is the tallest freestanding structure in the Western Hemisphere. The CN Tower is located on Front Street in Toronto’s entertainment district. It attracts more than 2 million visitors each year. Other Facts Rogers Centre,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Pasoan with the goal of uplifting children spends her time encourages the youth through journey’s of faith all the while facing a health battle of her own. “My daughter was with me, and she started to cry,” That was the moment Corrine Alvarez found out she had tongue cancer. “There was days
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about World War I, also known as the First World War and the Great War, which lasted from 1914 to 1918. Causes of World War I The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian Serb, led to Austria-Hungary declaring war on
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Washington, DC’s subway system, generally called the “Metro.” The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates Metrorail, the third largest heavy rail system in the United States, and oversees the country’s sixth largest bus system.FactsThere are currently 98 Metro stations. In FY2025, customers made 264 million trips
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Alexandra Ferguson Washington (CNN) — Mientras el presidente Joe Biden se aísla en su casa de playa de Delaware después de dar positivo por covid-19, está cada vez más aislado de muchos sectores de su Partido Demócrata mientras se enfrenta a profundas preguntas sobre si debe continuar su campaña de reelección. El anuncio del resultado
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Update: Court documents state that a detective with the Hatch Police Department started looking into Martinez when a woman brought in her 15-year-old daughter’s cell phone, claiming to have found nude images on the device. The detective learned that the teen girl had sent at least one nude photo of herself to Martinez over Snapchat,
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of retired Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens. PersonalBirth date: August 4, 1962Birth place: Dayton, OhioBirth name: William Roger ClemensFather: Bill Clemens, truck driverMother: Bess (Wright) ClemensMarriage: Debbie (Godfrey) Clemens (November 24, 1984-present)Children: Kody, Kacy, Kory and KobyEducation: Attended San Jacinto Junior College, 1980-1981;
Continue Reading ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A 3-year-old boy who was reported missing from a resort near Walt Disney World in central Florida has been found dead. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that the boy was initially believed to have wandered away from the resort sometime in the morning. His body was found by deputies
Continue Reading Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s first-in-the-nation law designed to place strict limits on drag shows, reversing a lower court ruling that deemed the statute unconstitutional. The Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the Memphis-based LGBTQ+ theater company that filed the complaint
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the San Francisco Bay Area’s rapid transit system, which is referred to as Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART).FactsSan Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which operates BART and the Municipal Railway system (MUNI), manages all forms of San Francisco area transportation and traffic, including streetcars, cable cars,
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Storms will be in the forecast every day through early next week. What storms form will have a lot of moisture to work with and be very efficient rain producers. There is a possibility that some flooding could occur along with small hail. Temperatures will be cooler as well – in the low to middle
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Britain’s Prince Harry.PersonalBirth date: September 15, 1984 Birth place: London, England at St. Mary’s Hospital, PaddingtonBirth name: Henry Charles Albert David Father: Charles, the Prince of Wales Mother: Diana, the Princess of Wales Marriage: Rachel Meghan (Markle) Windsor (May 19, 2018-present)Children: Archie
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By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — At first glance, it’s a rather unmarkable, plain-looking, one-story building that sits in an unadorned lot in the dry West Texas town of Marfa. It has off-white adobe walls and a metal roof. On the front, it has two narrow vertical windows and a wooden door. A handful of
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CNN By Dan Heching and Todd Leopold, CNN (CNN) — Bob Newhart, whose stammering, deadpan unflappability carried him to stardom as a standup comedian and later in television and movies, has died, according to a statement from his longtime publicist Jerry Digney. He was 94. Digney said Newhart died in Los Angeles on Thursday morning
Continue Reading Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Authorities say a Georgia man is facing federal charges of threatening to kill the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. U.S. Attorney Ryan Buchanan says 34-year-old John Donovan Woodbury of Roswell was arraigned Thursday in federal court in Atlanta. Court documents said Woodbury was indicted by a grand jury
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FinanceBuzz examined average domestic airfares from the 45 busiest U.S. airports to learn which are the best for travelers’ budgets.
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Lyft lists six top tips for traveling on a shoestring budget.
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is some background information about One World Trade Center. It is the tallest building in the United States and second-tallest in the Western Hemisphere.Other FactsOne World Trade Center was designed to be the safest commercial structure in the world.The New York Police Department’s Counterterrorism Bureau is responsible for policing
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Hone Health reports on the factors responsible for testosterone levels in men and how they are affected by age and lifestyle.
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Ophelia explored which states ban fentanyl and xylazine test strips, using Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association and CDC data.
Continue Reading Update: A spokesperson for the Hospitals of Providence provided ABC-7 with the following statement regarding the situation. “Earlier this afternoon, The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus experienced intermittent power outages. We worked closely with city officials to restore power. Out of precaution, ambulances were diverted and entrances to the facility were secured.” Monique PoessigerCommunications ManagerThe Hospitals
Continue Reading LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart’s publicist, says the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles after a series of short illnesses. Newhart, best remembered now
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