Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a pair of misdemeanor charges stemming from a drug test at his New Mexico home in which he was accused of being hostile. Jones appeared seated next to his attorney as the pleas were entered on his behalf during
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Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — Desde la Convención Nacional Republicana, Ted Cruz, senador por Texas, realizó declaraciones falsas sobre supuestos vínculos de la inmigración con la delincuencia en Estados Unidos. Puntualmente, acusó al gobierno de Venezuela de “vaciar sus cárceles” y enviar criminales al país. “Creo que el gobierno de Venezuela deliberadamente está vaciando sus
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By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — Italian officials are trying to identify a young woman who was filmed kissing, humping and grinding against a statue of Bacchus, the god of wine and sensuality, in Florence over the weekend. The country’s culture ministry and officials in Florence have expressed their fury over the incident
Continue Reading Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada justice of the peace who ran unsuccessfully for state treasurer in 2022 has been indicted on federal fraud charges. Michele Fiore is accused of using money donated for a memorial to two Las Vegas police officers killed on duty in 2014 for political campaign costs, rent and
Continue Reading Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee elections officials say any state registered voters among the thousands recently asked to prove their citizenship can stay on the voting rolls even if they don’t respond to the request. The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee said last month it planned to sue the state over the
Continue Reading By Abel Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Authorities in Paraguay seized over 4 tons of cocaine with a market value of around $240 million inside a shipment of sugar that was destined for Belgium, the country’s anti-drug agency Senad said Tuesday. The cocaine bust – named “Operation Sweetness” – is the largest in the country’s history
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Two new maquiladoras opened their doors in Juárez yesterday, the City of Juárez attended the events along with the city’s mayor. One of them is a Taiwanese business called IEC Technologies, S.A. de C.V. opened its third plant in Juárez and it is set to bring around 7,000 new jobs. Juárez
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By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — More student loan borrowers have successfully received debt relief through bankruptcy after the Biden administration implemented a new policy to make the process easier nearly two years ago, according to data released by the Department of Justice Wednesday. A total of 588 people filed cases seeking student debt
Continue Reading By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration imposed visa restrictions on former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) sergeant Elor Azaria “for his involvement in a gross violation of human rights, namely an extrajudicial killing in the West Bank,” State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller announced Wednesday. As a result of the action, Azaria and his
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Shōgun,” the historical drama based on James Clavell’s bestselling novel, broke a record with its Emmy nominations on Wednesday. The series became only the second non-English language program to be nominated in outstanding drama category. The hit Netflix series “Squid Game” was the first in 2022. “Shōgun” also
Continue Reading Sofía Benavides (CNN) — El gobierno del presidente de Estados Unidos Joe Biden impuso restricciones de visa al exsargento de las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel (FDI) Elor Azaria, “por su participación en una grave violación a los derechos humanos, concretamente por una ejecución extrajudicial en la Ribera Occidental”, anunció este miércoles el portavoz del
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By Addie Meiners Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — Mayor Craig Greenberg was joined by other city leaders on Tuesday to discuss the city’s participation in “Plastic Free July.” The worldwide initiative aims to encourage people to reduce their use of single-use plastics. “Louisville Metro Government’s Waste Management District collects
Continue Reading By Corey Howard Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — New Mexico is only days away from the start of the special legislative session that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called to address crime. Lujan Grisham says her proposal to give judges more ability to hold people “not mentally competent” could
Continue Reading Associated Press PARIS (AP) — France’s armed forces have been deployed along the River Seine to make it safe, both in and out of the water during the grandiose opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The ceremony will involve thousands of Olympians sailing down the river at sunset toward the Eiffel Tower. The unprecedented decision
Continue Reading By Jon Paepcke Click here for updates on this story BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WVTM) — In moments, a barrage of bullets turned a North Birmingham venue from a July birthday celebration into a scene of carnage. Fourteen people were shot, four fatally. The casualties included Lee Getting’s oldest daughter, Markeisha. He received a call from someone
Continue Reading NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — The federal government has ordered an offshore wind developer off Nantucket Island to suspend operations after parts of a damaged turbine blade ended up littering beaches. Federal officials said Wednesday that operations at Vineyard Wind have been suspended until it can be determined whether the “blade failure” impacts other turbine blades.
Continue Reading By Brooklyn Joyner Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Mississippi (WAPT) — Summertime — when kids are out of class and school buildings are empty — gives law enforcement the chance to train to make sure the buildings are secure. Across the city of Madison, teachers are decorating their classrooms for students as
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald, CNN London (CNN) — “Strictly Come Dancing,” Britain’s version of the hit TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” announced that chaperones will accompany celebrities when training with their professional dance partners, after two of its dancers left following allegations of abuse. The BBC, which produces the show, also announced in a statement
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The Texas Department of Transportation launched a new campaign to crack down on speeding across the Lone Star state. In partnership with local law enforcement agencies, the Department of Transportation’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign aims to remind drivers to abide by speed limits and drive in ways appropriate for the road conditions. According to
Continue Reading By Alexandria Galtney Click here for updates on this story HINDS COUNTY, Mississippi (WAPT) — The Jackson Public School District Board of Trustees has approved a significant increase to the state of Mississippi’s minimum pay for schoolteachers. The approval was made Tuesday night during a board meeting. For the 2024-2025 school year, teachers and other
Continue Reading By Tim Callery Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (WMUR) — Police in New Hampshire are warning consumers about a scam using gift cards that’s targeting people across the country. Investigators said the crime is so quick and unexpected that it’s catching thousands of victims. “It’s very sophisticated for that level
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Originally Published: 16 JUL 24 11:01 ET Updated: 16 JUL 24 11:35 ET By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Covid-19 levels have been rising in the United States again. Emergency department visits associated with Covid-19 have been trending up for weeks, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The most recent data shows that
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — A meteor streaked over the New York City skyline before disintegrating over nearby New Jersey, according to NASA. William Cooke, the head of the space agency’s Meteoroid Environments Office, said the fireball was first sighted at an altitude of 51 miles (82 kilometers) above Manhattan at around 11:17 a.m. Tuesday. The
Continue Reading By Rachel Whelan Click here for updates on this story NORTH FORT MYERS, Florida (WBBH) — Michael Arens created Clean Earth Rovers while attending Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. “I had heard about the ocean plastics crisis for the first time in 2017. That really kickstarted a passion for me about healthy waterways and keeping
Continue Reading By Todd Kazakiewich Click here for updates on this story REVERE, Massachusetts (WCVB) — In the midst of the heat wave, the show must go on at the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival, which begins Friday. The centerpiece is already in place — a cake that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the summer tradition.
Continue Reading By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — The federal judge who approved the controversial Willow oil project last year tossed a separate Alaska offshore drilling project in a decision Tuesday night. It’s a notable win for environmental groups challenging the three offshore drilling lease sales mandated by the Inflation Reduction Act – a compromise written into
Continue Reading By Josh Brogadir Click here for updates on this story ATTLEBORO, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Paul Topham, a 74-year-old power lifter from Attleboro, has set a new national record and is now aiming for the World Championship. “You always got to strive to do better. You always got to strive to get stronger. And the only
Continue Reading By Tony Atkins Click here for updates on this story ORLANDO, Florida (WESH) — It’s helping first responders save lives, and now, more agencies are getting a hold of it. The LUCAS III device is a chest compression system that works on its own. Bob Eul didn’t have the slightest clue what the machine was
Continue Reading ROME (AP) — Italian border police are looking for a truck driver who is shown on a widely circulated video whipping female migrants after he found them in the back of his truck near the French border. According to authorities, smugglers loaded the 12 Eritrean women on his truck at a rest stop near the
Continue Reading Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A European aid worker who was arrested two months ago in Central African Republic over spying allegations has begun a hunger strike to protest the conditions of his detention. Both his family and the Portuguese honorary consul spoke to The Associated Press. Martin Joseph Figueira is a consultant for
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