‘Star Wars’ script revealing how plot twist was kept secret sells for $32K
An original “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back” script, which reveals how a pivotal plot twist was hidden from actors,…
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Arkansas GOP governor says fight over Cheney’s place in party leadership a ‘bad look’ for Republicans
Arkansas Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday evening that it’s a “bad look” for the GOP to move on ousting Rep. Liz…
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Protestas en Colombia: ¿cuál es el significado de la bandera al revés en redes sociales?
(CNN Español) — Las protestas en Colombia no cesan. Desde hace una semana, Cali, Bogotá y diversas partes del paÃs se han manifestado contra el…
Continue ReadingCaitlyn Jenner makes case for California recall in first TV interview as gubernatorial candidate
California gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner said Wednesday that she is committed to building former President Donald Trump’s wall at the…
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Hong Kong court jails Joshua Wong and other activists over Tiananmen rally
A Hong Kong court has sentenced Joshua Wong and three other activists to between four and 10 months in prison for participating in an unauthorized…
Continue ReadingEx-Zelensky adviser: Giuliani’s ‘attempt at a quid pro quo’ threatened Ukraine’s national security
A former adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday evening that Rudy Giuliani‘s “attempt at a quid pro quo”…
Continue ReadingJudge says CDC doesn’t have authority to issue an eviction moratorium. It’s unclear what happens next
A federal judge in Washington on Wednesday declared that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s moratorium on eviction — a…
Continue Reading The oldest human burial in Africa was a toddler laid to rest with a pillow
A toddler laid to rest with their head on a pillow in a cave in eastern Kenya is thought to be the oldest human burial ever found in Africa. The…
Continue Reading 5 consejos para crear una contraseña segura para tus cuentas
(CNN Español) — El robo y la filtración de datos son problemas más comunes de lo que se cree. Hace tres años, este panorama se volvió muy…
Continue Reading Katherine Schwarzenegger dice que Chris Pratt es un esposo ‘supercomprensivo’
(CNN) — Cuando se trata de navegar por la maternidad, Katherine Schwarzenegger dice que su esposo, Chris Pratt, es su más grande animador. La…
Continue ReadingBiden dismisses McConnell’s pledge to focus ‘on stopping this new administration’
President Joe Biden responded on Wednesday to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell‘s comment that “100%” of his focus is…
Continue Reading Thai court rules minister can keep job despite alleged heroin trafficking link
Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday ruled that a prominent politician should keep his cabinet post, thwarting opposition moves to…
Continue Reading ¿Qué está pasando en Colombia? Reforma tributaria, protestas, militarización de ciudades y amenazas a la ONU
(CNN Español) — Una polémica reforma tributaria impulsada por el gobierno de Iván Duque llevó hace una semana a miles de personas a las calles…
Continue Reading Condenan a cadena perpetua a dos estudiantes de EE.UU. por matar a un policÃa italiano
(CNN) — Dos estudiantes estadounidenses fueron condenados a cadena perpetua por el homicidio de un agente de policÃa italiano en un presunto…
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Garrett Rolfe, former Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks, was wrongly terminated, board says
Garrett Rolfe, the former Atlanta police officer charged in the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks in a Wendy’s parking lot, was wrongly…
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Asian cultural center and museum planned for Salinas Chinatown
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) There is a new cultural center and museum being planned in Salinas’ Chinatown. Plans are for it to be at the old Republic Cafe…
Continue Reading Joshua Duggar will be released from jail as he awaits trial for child pornography charges, federal judge rules
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that reality TV star Joshua Duggar can be released from jail as he awaits trial for child pornography charges. Duggar…
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Orioles pitcher could have had a perfect game, but for one weird baseball rule
Baltimore Orioles pitcher John Means threw the third no-hitter of the 2021 MLB season Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners — and might have…
Continue Reading Dentro de una operación de tráfico de inmigrantes a través de la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México
Ciudad Juárez (CNN) — El sedán azul se parecÃa a cualquier otro por una carretera mexicana hasta que el sol de media mañana destelló sobre…
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California’s recall circus begins with challenger saying he’s the ‘beast’ to Newsom’s ‘beauty’ — alongside live bear
The Republican candidates challenging California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom have struggled to capture voters’ attention as the state gears up…
Continue Reading Estamos empezando a entender cómo la pandemia afectó a los nacimientos en EE.UU.
(CNN) — ¿Recuerdan el «boom» de bebés pandémicos que algunos creÃan que Ãbamos a ver unos nueve meses después de que los cierres por…
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We’re starting to see how the pandemic affected births in the US
Remember that pandemic baby boom some thought we’d see about nine months after coronavirus lockdowns swept across the…
Continue ReadingUS supports vaccine patent waiver proposal at World Trade Organization
The Biden administration, in a major decision Wednesday, said it would support easing patent rules on Covid-19 vaccines after intense internal debate…
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Jueza federal bloquea la moratoria nacional que prohibÃa los desalojos
EE.UU. (KMUV) Una jueza federal bloqueó, el miércoles, la moratoria nacional que prohibÃa los desalojos y la cual fue implementada por el gobierno…
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Abren una nueva primaria virtual para estudiantes del Condado de Monterey
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) El Distrito Escolar de Primarias de Salinas acaba de lanzar una nueva escuela virtual para estudiantes del Condado de…
Continue ReadingNew York Gov. Cuomo signs bill that automatically restores felons’ right to vote after release
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill expanding felon voting rights on Tuesday, according to the state legislature, allowing for people on parole…
Continue ReadingSuccess! SpaceX lands Mars rocket prototype for the first time
SpaceX just launched another test flight of an early Mars rocket prototype at its South Texas facility, sending the towering silver vehicle soaring…
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Alvarado Street Brewery to open restaurant location in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Progress is being made on a new restaurant and brewery in downtown Salinas, with the owners giving KION a sneak peek inside…
Continue Reading Minuto a minuto de la situación en Colombia: tras una noche violenta en varias ciudades, avanza una nueva jornada del paro nacional
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Continue Reading Covid vaccines can take on new coronavirus variants, studies show
A batch of new studies published Wednesday show how well coronavirus vaccines work against worrying new variants — and one indicates booster…
Continue Reading Man sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for his role in burning the Minneapolis Police Department Third Precinct
A St. Paul man was sentenced to 41 months in prison — or roughly three and a half years — on Wednesday for his role in the burning of the…
Continue ReadingSecret Service director to testify on Capitol Hill in open hearing for first time since insurrection
The director of the US Secret Service is set to testify in front of House lawmakers Thursday, the first time the agency is appearing in an open…
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Universidades y colegios en la Costa Central se preparan para reanudar clases
COSTA CENTRAL, Calif. (KMUV) Universidades y colegios en la Costa Central se preparan para reanudar las clases presenciales. Luego de haber estado…
Continue ReadingUS intelligence report warns Afghan women’s rights at risk after troop withdrawal
Progress on women’s rights in Afghanistan could be at risk with the withdrawal of US and international troops, even if the Taliban…
Continue ReadingFIRST ON CNN: Feds fine unruly and maskless airplane passengers as violent incidents increase
Federal authorities are planning to fine two unmasked and unruly passengers accused of hitting and grabbing flight attendants amid a rash of…
Continue Reading OPINIÓN | El asesinato de Sarah Halimi: un caso de impunidad en Francia
Nota del editor: David Bittan Obadia es abogado, escritor, analista de temas polÃticos e internacionales, columnista del diario El Universal de…
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Seaside man sentenced to eight years in prison for dealing fentanyl pills that killed one person, injured a minor
A Seaside man accused of dealing fentanyl-laced drugs that led to the overdose death of a man and the hospitalization of a minor has pleaded guilty…
Continue Reading La escasez de estos metales podrÃa agravar la crisis climática
(CNN Business) — El mundo no podrá hacer frente a la crisis climática a menos que haya un fuerte aumento en el suministro de los metales que se…
Continue Reading Pentágono rastrea cohete chino fuera de control que se alista para volver a entrar a la atmósfera de la Tierra
Washington (CNN) — El Pentágono dice que está rastreando un gran cohete chino que está fuera de control y listo para volver a entrar en la…
Continue Reading Moderna says booster shots rev up immune response to coronavirus variants
A booster shot of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine revs up the immune response against two worrying coronavirus variants, the company reported…
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A mom and son sobbed as they reunited at the border after 3 years apart
Bryan Chávez carried a bundle of Mother’s Day balloons as he headed toward the border. It had been more than three years since the last time…
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The Trump administration was a ‘difficult time’ for Ukraine, says foreign minister
The years of the Trump administration were “a difficult time” for Ukraine, the country’s foreign minister told CNN Wednesday, ahead…
Continue ReadingFacing an ouster from House leadership, Cheney says GOP at ‘turning point’ in new op-ed
In a new op-ed for The Washington Post, Rep. Liz Cheney says the Republican Party is at a “turning point” and must decide whether to…
Continue Reading US cruises inch closer to resuming as CDC issues trial cruise guidance
Cruise ship operators may begin simulated voyages with volunteer passengers, according to an order from the US Centers for Disease Control and…
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Meet the man behind some of the best questions on Twitter
Eric Alper is a music publicist. But if social media is any gauge, he spends a good part of his day sparking conversation by crafting questions on…
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Anti-Asian hate crimes surged in early 2021, study says
Reported hate crimes against Asians in 16 of the nation’s largest cities and counties are up 164% since this time last year, according to a new study…
Continue Reading 10 reasons why young, healthy people really need to get vaccinated
Young adults are now steering the course of this pandemic as the biggest spreaders of coronavirus. But many say they don’t plan to get…
Continue ReadingBiden says the GOP going through a ‘mini revolution’ as party moves to oust Liz Cheney
President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he thinks the Republican Party is going through a “sort of mini-revolution” amid the push by…
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Watsonville police arrest suspect on felony robbery, domestic violence warrants after search
A Watsonville man has been arrested on multiple felony charges following a search that led to a school lockdown…
Continue ReadingGoogle backtracks on office returns and will allow employees to work remotely
Google is expanding its options for when, where and how often employees return to the office. The company’s workers around the world can…
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