Year: 2024
Right-wing influencers were duped to work for covert Russian operation, US says
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New U.S. charges allege that a media company linked to six conservative influencers was a front for a Russian influence operation. The accusations mark the third straight presidential election in which U.S. authorities have unveiled politically charged details about the Kremlin’s attempted interference in U.S. politics. They also indicate
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Ex-Green Beret behind failed Venezuela raid released pending trial on weapons charges
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge ordered the release Wednesday of a former U.S. Green Beret indicted in connection with a failed 2020 coup attempt against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Jordan Goudreau was arrested in July after a four-year investigation into the amphibious raid that ended with several combatants killed by Venezuelan
Continue Reading The father of the Georgia school shooting suspect has been arrested and charged, authorities say
WXIA, CNN By Holly Yan, Isabel Rosales, Mark Morales and Ryan Young, CNN (CNN) — The father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting that left four people dead, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Colin Gray, 54, has been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter,
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Funcionario de EE.UU. expone nuevos detalles sobre las conversaciones de alto el fuego en Gaza y comentarios de Netanyahu sobre el corredor Philadelphi
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Israel y Hamas han completado en un 90% un posible acuerdo sobre rehenes y alto el fuego, pero persisten las disputas sobre el intercambio de prisioneros por rehenes y el redespliegue de las fuerzas israelíes en Gaza, según un alto funcionario del gobierno estadounidense. Funcionarios estadounidenses, en colaboración con Qatar y
Continue Reading Un ataque militar israelí deja periodistas heridos en Ribera Occidental, según testigos
Belén Liotti (CNN) –– Periodistas palestinos afirman que el ejército israelí les disparó durante una redada en la ciudad ocupada de Kafr Dan, en la Ribera Occidental. Mohammed Mansour, periodista de la agencia de noticias palestina WAFA, resultó herido cuando el automóvil que conducía fue alcanzado por disparos, según un video del incidente y su
Continue Reading Honduras’ president is asked to resign after corruption scandal she says is a plot to oust her
TEGUCIGALPA (AP) — The head of an anti-corruption organization on Wednesday demanded that Honduran President Xiomara Castro to resign after a video was released in which her brother-in-law allegedly received drug money. The demand comes after a rocky week for Castro, who won the presidency on an anti-corruption campaign. Castro claimed in statements over radio
Continue Reading Alaska law saying only doctors can provide abortions is unconstitutional, judge rules
Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska judge has struck down a decades-old state law that restricted who could perform abortions in the state. The decision Wednesday comes out of a 2019 lawsuit brought by a Planned Parenthood group, which challenged the law that says only a doctor licensed by the State Medical Board
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NFL teams don’t usually look to former players to lead their clubs
AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Antonio Pierce was nearing the end of his NFL playing career 16 years ago when he had the chance to intern for Howard Stern’s wildly popular and often irreverent radio show. Pierce enjoyed his time there so much, he initially pursued a post-football career in media. “Putting on
Continue Reading California settles lawsuit with Sacramento suburb over affordable housing project
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has reached a settlement with the city of Elk Grove over an affordable housing project. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration sued the city last year. They accused it of violating state laws by denying a project to build housing for people who have experienced homelessness. The
Continue Reading ‘Russian spy’ whale may have been shot dead, say animal rights groups
By Avery Schmitz, CNN (CNN) — The death of a beloved white beluga whale has turned into a mystery in Norway as animal rights groups speculate whether he was actually assassinated. The beluga, nicknamed Hvaldimir, rose to fame in 2019 after being spotted wearing a specially-made harness with mounts for a camera, sparking claims that
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HBO defends ‘House of the Dragon’ choices after George R.R. Martin criticizes show in blog post
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — HBO has responded to comments made by author George R.R. Martin that criticized creative choices made on the network’s show “House of the Dragon,” which is based on Martin’s 2018 novel “Fire & Blood.” In a blog post that appears to have been taken down, Martin raised several issues
Continue Reading La alcaldesa de París planea mantener los anillos olímpicos en la Torre Eiffel. Pero no todo el mundo está contento
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo París (CNN) — Los parisinos no dirán adiós a los Juegos Olímpicos tan pronto como esperaban, pues la alcaldesa de la ciudad anunció planes para que los anillos olímpicos se conviertan en un elemento permanente en la Torre Eiffel. Ahora puedes seguirnos en WhatsApp Channel “Quiero que el espíritu de celebración permanezca”, declaró la
Continue Reading Video muestra a cuñado de la presidenta de Honduras presuntamente negociando con supuestos narcotraficantes
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — La presidenta de Honduras, Xiomara Castro, condenó este martes en una cadena nacional de radio y televisión “todo tipo de negociación entre narcotraficantes y políticos” horas después de que el portal Insight Crime publicara un video que muestra a su cuñado y excongresista, Carlos Zelaya, supuestamente reunido con
Continue Reading Jimmy McCain, a son of the late Arizona senator, registers as a Democrat and backs Harris
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Jimmy McCain, a son of former Arizona senator and 2008 Republican presidential nominee John McCain, said this week he has registered as a Democrat and will vote for Vice President Kamala Harris, a valuable nod of support for the Democratic nominee in a battleground state. Meanwhile, Trump’s running mate, Ohio
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Train derailment South of Juárez leaves multiple migrants injured; one child dead
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juárez, Chihuahua, and Mexican authorities responded to reports of a train derailment Tuesday night. According to a statement sent by the City of Juárez, personnel from the Civil Protection Department responded to a call at 11:01 p.m. last night. “The train derailment happened at kilometer 302 of the Juárez-Chihuahua highway, between
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ABC-7 at 4: Jefferson High School celebrates 75th anniversary
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Jefferson High School, located in Central El Paso, is celebrating a significant milestone. This year, the campus will turn 75. El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego discusses how the community can celebrate the 75th anniversary. https://www.episd.org/o/jhs
Continue Reading Human rights body urges El Salvador to end state of emergency
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights urged El Salvador Wednesday to end the more than two-year state of emergency, which has suspended fundamental civil rights while the government pursued the country’s powerful street gangs. The regional human rights body noted that plunging rates of violence in El Salvador made
Continue Reading Harris accepts rules for Sept. 10 debate with Trump on ABC, including microphone muting
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted the rules set forth for next week’s debate with former President Donald Trump, although the Democratic nominee says the decision not to keep both candidates’ microphones live throughout the matchup will be to her disadvantage. The development, which came Wednesday by way of a
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Remembering NMSU legend Charley Johnson
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Arguably the greatest Aggie football player of all time and a member of the Ring of Honor, Charley Johnson, passed away at the age of 85 on Tuesday, September 3. Johnson, a 1970 inductee into the US Bank/NM State Athletics Hall of Fame, led NM State during its greatest two-year
Continue Reading Wildlife trafficking ring killed at least 118 eagles, prosecutors say
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A man helped kill at least 118 eagles to sell their feathers and body parts on the black market as part of a long-running wildlife trafficking ring in the western U.S. that authorities allege killed thousands of birds, court filings show. Travis John Branson is scheduled to be sentenced
Continue Reading Yankees going with closer by committee after Clay Holmes’ latest blown save
AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Clay Holmes won’t be the automatic choice as the closer for the New York Yankees in the short term after giving up a game-ending grand slam to the Texas Rangers for his major league-high 11th blown save this season. Manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday the club will consider
Continue Reading The Justice Department is investigating sexual abuse allegations at California women’s prisons
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into allegations that correctional officers sexually abused incarcerated women at two California prisons. Federal authorities announced the investigation Wednesday, saying they had “significant justification” to look into the allegations. Officials said lawsuits have been filed alleging sexual abuse, including rape, at the Central
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US official lays out new details on Gaza ceasefire talks, says Netanyahu comments on Philadelphi Corridor not constructive
By Kevin Liptak, Alex Marquardt and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — A prospective hostage and ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is 90% completed, but disputes remain over the exchange of prisoners for hostages and the redeployment of Israeli forces in Gaza, according to a senior US administration official and others familiar with the matter.
Continue Reading Underwater tunnel to Manhattan leaks after contractor accidentally drills through it
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — An underwater tunnel that passes beneath New York City’s East River was punctured when a construction contractor accidentally drilled a hole through it. Social media video Wednesday show streams of water pouring into the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, worrying drivers as crews scrambled to plug the leak. A transit official said
Continue Reading El cambio de Harris hacia el centro sobre el muro fronterizo y el asilo contradice sus años de posiciones progresistas sobre inmigración
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — A la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris le gusta presentarse como dura con la frontera y la inmigración. Anuncios de televisión recientes destacan su etapa como “fiscal del estado fronterizo” que persiguió agresivamente a los cárteles criminales y a los contrabandistas de drogas, así como su apoyo al “proyecto de ley de seguridad
Continue Reading Advocates seek rewrite of Missouri abortion-rights ballot measure language
Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge is set to rule on whether it’s misleading to say that a proposed abortion-rights amendment would prevent any abortion regulations in the state. During a Wednesday trial, lawyers for the abortion-rights campaign asked Cole County Judge Cotton Walker to rewrite an official summary of the
Continue Reading Republican Liz Cheney endorses Kamala Harris
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney says she’ll be voting for Democrat Kamala Harris for president. Cheney made that announcement at an event at Duke University in North Carolina on Wednesday night. Cheney was a conservative Republican who co-chaired the committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Continue Reading Harris campaign has agreed to debate rules, including muted mics
By MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — Kamala Harris’ campaign has accepted the terms of next week’s presidential debate with former President Donald Trump, including the fact that the candidates’ microphones will be muted when it is not their turn to speak, according to a person familiar with the debate negotiations. However, in a letter to ABC News
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Sacred Garden, one of the longest-operating dispensaries in Las Cruces, to close their doors
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — One of the longest operating dispensaries in Las Cruces says they’re being forced to close their doors, just over two years after recreational cannabis was legalized in the state. Sacred Garden, founded in Santa Fe in 2010, has been operating its Las Cruces storefront since 2018. It has sold
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