Statement by Mayor Sylvester Turner on CD18 Democratic nominee selection process
By Sylvester Turner Click here for updates on this story July 24, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Former Mayor…
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BC’s O’Brien, Duke’s Diaz make quick push to connect with players after taking new jobs
AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bill O’Brien arrived at Boston College with a high-profile resume that included a stint as an NFL…
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Trump dice que México está controlado por cárteles y que el Gobierno está “petrificado” por temor a ellos
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — El expresidente y candidato republicano a la presidencia de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, dijo que los…
Continue ReadingWatchdog finds no improper influence in sentencing recommendation for Trump ally Roger Stone
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Justice watchdog investigation has found no evidence that politics played an improper role in a…
Continue ReadingWNBA announces landmark 11-year media rights deal with Disney, Amazon Prime and NBC
AP Basketball Writer More than 100 WNBA regular-season games will be broadcast each season through an 11-year media rights deal with Disney, Amazon…
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Chipotle’s CEO weighs in on the burrito bowl portion size debate
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Customers on social media have been furious with Chipotle for allegedly skimping on its burrito bowl…
Continue ReadingJudge’s order shields Catholic Charities from deposition as Texas investigates border aid groups
Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A judge has rejected Texas’ attempts to compel a deposition from one of the largest migrant shelters on…
Continue ReadingBig Ten media days provide formal welcome to USC, UCLA and other former Pac-12 schools
AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Southern California coach Lincoln Riley strolled across the Lucas Oil Stadium stage for the first time…
Continue ReadingRangers sign their first 17 draft picks, including first-rounder Malcolm Moore from Stanford
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have signed their first 17 draft picks, including first-rounder Malcolm Moore. Moore, a catcher out of…
Continue Reading2 more state troopers who were part of the Karen Read case are under investigation, police say
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Police say two more state troopers who were part of the Karen Read murder trial over the death of her Boston police…
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Keanu Reeves gets emotional over how much ‘The Matrix’ ‘changed’ his life over the last 25 years
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — There is no shortage of iconic movies that actor Keanu Reeves has blessed the world with throughout his…
Continue ReadingFamilies describe assaults and deaths behind bars during hearing on Alabama prison conditions
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Families of people incarcerated in Alabama prisons have described assaults, rapes, extortions, deaths and…
Continue Reading ¿Quiénes son Marcus Cooper y Támara Echegoyen, abanderados de España en los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024?
urielblanco (CNN Español) — España ya está lista para el inicio de los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024, donde intentará superar su…
Continue ReadingHarris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names
AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is beginning to vet about a dozen possible candidates to be her running…
Continue ReadingFamilies of victims in Maine mass shooting say they want a broader investigation into killings
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Families of the victims of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history are calling for a broader…
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Harris is less than 2 weeks away from naming running mate, with vetting and polling underway
By Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris is less than two weeks away from naming her own running mate. That’s the timeline…
Continue ReadingSenior NORAD Air Force commander nominated to be next National Guard Bureau chief
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Air Force commander at the North American Aerospace Defense Command has been nominated to be the next…
Continue Reading Ford keeps having to repair customers’ new cars and trucks. Its profit is plunging and its stock tumbled
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Shares of Ford fell more than 11% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the automaker reported much…
Continue ReadingCartoonist Roz Chast to be honored at the Brooklyn Book Festival, which runs from Sept. 22-30
NEW YORK (AP) — Lorrie Moore, Attica Locke and Edwidge Danticat will be among hundreds of writers attending this September’s Brooklyn Book…
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Stunning images from space, memes gone wild, iron-tipped lizard teeth: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! After a slow start at the summer box office, Hollywood has something to celebrate. “Inside Out…
Continue Reading Stunning images from space, memes gone wild, iron-tipped lizard teeth: Catch up on the day’s stories
CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! After a slow start at the summer box office, Hollywood has something to celebrate. “Inside Out…
Continue Reading The new wave of pop stars who are getting young voters tuned into the 2024 election
By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Hear that? That’s the sound of a wave of young pop artists powering Vice…
Continue ReadingMissouri Supreme Court halts release of man with overturned conviction as he was about to go free
Associated Press ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court halted the immediate release Wednesday of a man whose murder conviction was…
Continue ReadingDemocrats poised to virtually nominate Harris — and her running mate — by Aug. 7
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic National Convention delegates can make Vice President Kamala Harris their presidential nominee —…
Continue ReadingAdministrative judge says discipline case against high-ranking NYPD official should be dropped
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York Police Department administrative trial judge has recommended that a disciplinary case against the…
Continue Reading Por qué muchos venezolanos que viven en Perú deben viajar a Venezuela a votar
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — Mariluz Santana y Ghenry Navarro son dos venezolanos que viven y trabajan en Perú desde hace varios…
Continue Reading ¿Quiénes son Lebron James y Coco Gauff, abanderados de EE.UU. en los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024?
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — La delegación que representa a Estados Unidos irá a bordo del penúltimo barco en el Desfile de las…
Continue Reading NBA rejects Warner Bros. Discovery’s matching offer to retain games, setting up potential legal showdown
By Liam Reilly, CNN New York (CNN) — The NBA on Wednesday rejected Warner Bros. Discovery’s offer to match a $1.8 billion per year bid from…
Continue Reading Hakeem Jeffries Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Hakeem Jeffries, the US House minority leader. He is the first Black lawmaker to…
Continue ReadingLondon Underground Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the London Underground, also known as “The Tube,” the oldest subway or metro transit…
Continue Reading Stephen Breyer Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Stephen Breyer, retired associate justice of the US Supreme Court. Personal Birth…
Continue ReadingThe 49ers are missing 2 stars with Trent Williams holding out of camp and Brandon Aiyuk holding in
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When the San Francisco 49ers opened training camp on Wednesday there was much more intrigue about…
Continue ReadingNBA says it has signed new 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon
AP Sports Writers The NBA signed its 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday after saying it was not accepting…
Continue Reading Jesse Owens: el atleta olímpico que desafió a Hitler
Aitana Ocana (CNN Español) — James Cleveland Owens, conocido como Jesse Owens, una figura icónica en la historia del atletismo y un símbolo…
Continue Reading El atacante de Trump buscó detalles del asesinato de JFK y voló un dron cerca del lugar del mitin de campaña, dice el FBI
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — El acatante de Donald Trump buscó detalles del tiroteo de John F. Kennedy desde su computadora portátil…
Continue ReadingHornets mourn the loss of longtime PA announcer Pat Doughty after battle with health problems
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets announced that Pat Doughty, the team’s PA announcer for the past 20 seasons, has died. He was 55.…
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An unwelcome attendee has joined the Paris Olympic Games: Covid-19
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — After a handful of Australian water polo players tested positive for Covid-19 this week, questions have…
Continue ReadingPentagon panel to review Medals of Honor given to soldiers at the Wounded Knee massacre
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department will review the Medals of Honor that were given to 20 U.S. soldiers for their actions in…
Continue Reading ‘Inside Out 2’ becomes highest-grossing animated movie of all time
By Erika Tulfo, CNN New York (CNN) — If there’s one emotion that Disney and Pixar are probably feeling right now, it’s joy. That’s after…
Continue ReadingHiker falls to death during storm on Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — A bucket-list climb to the top of Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome turned to tragedy for a young…
Continue ReadingHiker falls to death during storm on Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — A bucket-list climb to the top of Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome turned to tragedy for a young…
Continue Reading1-day-old infant found dead in Woodland Hills; homicide investigation underway
By Sid Garcia Click here for updates on this story WOODLAND HILLS, California (KABC) — A 1-day-old infant was found…
Continue ReadingKobe Bryant’s Staples Center locker up for auction
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Nearly four and a half years after Kobe…
Continue Reading Disneyland avoids what would have been its first strike in 40 years
By Shania Baweja and Natasha Chen, CNN (CNN) — Disneyland has averted the possibility of the first employee strike in 40 years by reaching a…
Continue Reading‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is here to shake up the Marvel Cinematic Universe
AP Film Writer After years of trying and many months of feverish speculation “Deadpool & Wolverine” is here at least. The movie opens in…
Continue ReadingOregon fire is the largest burning in the US. Thunderstorms and high winds are exacerbating it
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes from thunderstorms rattled eastern Oregon and Idaho Wednesday…
Continue Reading Judge won’t dismiss Trump’s defamation suit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos
By Marshall Cohen, CNN Washington (CNN) — A federal judge on Wednesday refused to dismiss former President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against…
Continue Reading Democrats approve rules for likely Harris nomination
By Ethan Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Democrats on Wednesday adopted the rules the party will use to choose their presidential nominee, with voting to…
Continue ReadingAppeals judges rule against fund used to provide phone services for rural and low-income people
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court in New Orleans has ruled unconstitutional a method the Federal Communications…
Continue Reading Robert Mueller Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Robert Mueller, former special counsel for the Department of Justice and former…
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