Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — In an unusual action, a Brazilian federal court has halted a project to pave a dirt highway that connects the major city of Manaus to populous regions, citing the likelihood it will contribute to climate change. The court on Wednesday suspended a key environmental permit after the Climate Observatory
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former US Vice President Kamala Harris.PersonalBirth date: October 20, 1964 Birth place: Oakland, California Birth name: Kamala Devi HarrisFather: Donald Harris, economics professorMother: Shyamala Gopalan Harris, physician Marriage: Douglas Emhoff (2014-present) Education: Howard University, B.A. political science and economics, 1986; University of
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AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dabo Swinney has built a proven winner at Clemson, from two national championships and eight Atlantic Coast Conference titles to stringing together 13 straight seasons with at least nine wins. He looks at that as validation for an approach that has mostly resisted diving into the recent growth
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Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — Varios observadores electorales internacionales han anunciado que ya no viajarán a Venezuela este fin de semana para monitorear las elecciones presidenciales del país como estaba previsto. El Tribunal Superior Electoral de Brasil dijo el miércoles que canceló planes de enviar observadores debido a declaraciones “falsas” que hizo el presidente
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WINSTED, Conn. (AP) — Two black bears are being blamed for causing a bit of a ruckus in Connecticut. State officials say an adult bear and a cub got trapped inside a car in Winsted on July 15 and destroyed the vehicle’s interior. State environmental conservation police were called by the startled vehicle owner. They
Continue Reading KCAL, KCBS, KCRA, CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in a video released today. Voting to officially nominate Harris as the Democratic nominee will likely begin on August 1 as endorsements continue to pour in from prominent members of
Continue Reading Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Justice Elena Kagan says the U.S. Supreme Court should bolster its new ethics code by adding a way to enforce it. She is the first justice to publicly call for a way to enforce the rules. Kagan made the remarks at a judicial conference in Sacramento on
Continue Reading Associated Press Sao Paulo (AP) — The Brazilian government has apologized to the Japanese community for human rights violations in the persecution and incarceration of immigrants in the years after World War II. The president of the government’s Amnesty Commission, Enea de Stutz e Almeida, apologized on behalf of the Brazilian state for “all the
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Reuters (Reuters) — Video game voice actors and motion-capture performers have called a strike over failed labor contract negotiations focused around AI-related protections for workers, bringing about another work stoppage in Hollywood. The SAG-AFTRA has called a strike of the Interactive Media Agreement that covers videogame performers, effective July 26, the union said on Thursday.
Continue Reading By John King, CNN Easton, Pennsylvania (CNN) — Darrell Ann Murphy is relieved, grateful and newly hopeful Democrats can win Pennsylvania and the White House. But she is also still upset, a little mad even. “Wow, we’re losing Joe Biden,” said Murphy, 83, a retiree who keeps busy teaching the Chinese tile game Mahjong to
Continue Reading CNN By John King, CNN Easton, Pennsylvania (CNN) — Darrell Ann Murphy is relieved, grateful and newly hopeful Democrats can win Pennsylvania and the White House. But she is also still upset, a little mad even. “Wow, we’re losing Joe Biden,” said Murphy, 83, a retiree who keeps busy teaching the Chinese tile game Mahjong
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 28-year-old Andrew Martinez for an outstanding warrant for “Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual,” as well as two additional traffic warrants, during an investigation into a reported theft. El Paso County Jail records show that Martinez is being held
Continue Reading ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Hulk Hogan visited Detroit Lions practice and says coach Dan Campbell would have been good in the squared circle. The pro wrestling great even came up with a nickname for Campbell, calling him “Dirty Dan.” Hogan was in the Motor City to promote his new beer brand. Hogan and Campbell
Continue Reading By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! After several weeks of troubleshooting, Boeing and NASA said they may have found the “root cause” of the Starliner spacecraft’s issues. Meanwhile, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams remain in limbo after 50 days in space. Here’s what else you might have missed during your
Continue Reading Associated Press/Report for America Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has appointed the daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia to serve on the Virginia Board of Education. Some Democrats are criticizing Youngkin’s appointment of Meg Bryce, claiming she is unfit for the board following her unsuccessful campaign in 2023 for an at-large seat on
Continue Reading AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Max Scherzer struck out a season-high nine to take over 10th place on the career list, Marcus Semien homered and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Thursday. Scherzer pushed his career total to 3,400 after first passing former teammate and fellow three-time Cy Young
Continue Reading urielblanco (CNN Español) — México comenzó su pasó por los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024 el jueves, un día antes de la ceremonia de apertura, con las clasificatorias individuales de tiro con arco. Ese deporte es el que este domingo dio a la delegación mexicana su primera medalla en París 2024, que a su vez
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By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — “RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars” ends its ninth season on Friday, but not without a PSA from a VIP: Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, stopped by the beloved reality show to remind viewers about the importance of voting. Her message will appear in Friday’s finale,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Next Saturday August third marks the fifth anniversary of the darkest day in El Paso’s history. Twenty-three people lost their lives in a mass shooting at the Cielo Vista Walmart. Another 22 were injured. As we remember the victims, this week’s ABC-7 Xtra Sunday edition focuses on how resilient El
Continue Reading DETROIT (AP) — Yuval Sharon’s contract as artistic director of the Detroit Opera has been extended for three years through the 2027-28 season. Sharon is shifting the company toward themed season. He is planning America for 2025-26, Faith for 2026-27 and Sustainability for 2027-28. Sharon started with the company in 2020. The first season under
Continue Reading Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The number of Texas deaths after Hurricane Beryl came ashore and knocked out power to millions of residents climbed to at least 36 on Thursday as officials confirmed more people who died in homes that were left without air conditioning during sweltering heat. The medical examiner’s office in Fort Bend
Continue Reading Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The number of Texas deaths after Hurricane Beryl came ashore and knocked out power to millions of residents climbed to at least 36 on Thursday as officials confirmed more people who died in homes that were left without air conditioning during sweltering heat. The medical examiner’s office in Fort Bend
Continue Reading By Devan Cole, CNN Sacramento, California (CNN) — Justice Elena Kagan on Thursday defended the code of conduct the Supreme Court created last year, but conceded there needs to be a way to enforce the rules for it to be more effective. “I think that the rules that we put out are good ones,” Kagan said at a judicial
Continue Reading Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — Las autoridades de Guatemala están atendiendo a los mexicanos que han cruzado la frontera con el estado mexicano de Chiapas en busca de refugio, aseguró este jueves el presidente del país, Bernardo Arévalo. El Gobierno centroamericano no ha informado cuántas personas cruzaron la frontera y CNN intenta determinar cuántos son. Los
Continue Reading HOUSTON (AP) — Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36 people, including more who lost power during scorching heat.
Continue Reading Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gabrielle Giffords, the former Democratic congresswoman who was grievously wounded in a 2011 shooting, is taking to the campaign trail for Vice President Kamala Harris, as Harris’ nascent presidential campaign gets off the ground and a parallel campaign to be Harris’ running mate takes shape. Giffords, speaking Thursday at the
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Air flowing around the fires in the Pacific Northwest and West Coast continues to send smoke across our area and a good portion of the country. This smoke and elevated ozone levels (pollution with our added heat and sunshine) are causing unhealthy air. Those with respiratory issues should limit their time outdoors tonight and again
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By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease threw the second no-hitter in franchise history in the team’s 3-0 victory over the Nationals in Washington, DC, on Thursday. The 28-year-old struck out nine but walked three batters. He got Nationals All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to fly out to right field to
Continue ReadingBy Alex Leeds Matthews, CNN Over the last couple decades, wildfires have increased in number and size, particularly in western states. This is likely due to climate change, which can affect precipitation, wind, temperature, vegetation and other factors that drive wildfires. These longer, more active fire seasons combined with increased housing have put more homes
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Protesters against the Gaza war have held a “die-in” across from Lafayette Park and the White House as President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The protesters on Thursday poured red liquid onto the street, saying it symbolized the blood of those killed in Gaza. The protesters
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