Sprite will no longer be sold in green bottles
New York (CNN Business) – Sprite is retiring its green plastic bottles after more than 60 years. Coca-Cola said Wednesday it’s changing the…
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Global AIDS fight at crossroads after setbacks during COVID
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer Hard-won progress against HIV has stalled, putting millions of lives at risk, according to an alarming report…
Continue Reading Stuart Woods, author of Stone Barrington novels, dead at 84
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Stuart Woods, an author of more than 90 novels, many featuring the character of lawyer-investigator Stone Barrington, has…
Continue ReadingTroutdale woman with disabilities has van stolen while at work
By Chandler Watkins Click here for updates on this story TROUTDALE, Oregon (KPTV) — This past weekend when Robin…
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K.J. Wright retires after signing 1-day deal with Seahawks
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks signed veteran linebacker K.J. Wright to a one-day contract on Wednesday so he could retire with the team…
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Tony Dow, ‘Leave It to Beaver’ star, has died
By Scottie Andrew Tony Dow, an actor and director best known for portraying Wally Cleaver on the sitcom “Leave It to Beaver,” died…
Continue Reading Hawaii couple charged with stealing IDs of dead Texas kids
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER and BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — A U.S. defense contractor and his wife who lived for decades under the…
Continue Reading Sun guard Hartley to miss remainder of season with torn ACL
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Sun guard Bria Hartley will miss the remainder of the WNBA season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in…
Continue Reading Parade attack suspect indicted for murder, attempted murder
By KATHLEEN FOODY and CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The man accused of opening fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban…
Continue Reading NASA to launch 2 more choppers to Mars to help return rocks
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is launching two more mini helicopters to Mars in its effort to return Martian…
Continue Reading 2 men charged in death of man acquitted of Air India bombing
SURREY, British Columbia (AP) — Two men have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Ripudaman Singh Malik, the man acquitted in 2005…
Continue Reading Whistleblowers hit Southwest, FAA for lax safety practices
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Federal officials say that Southwest Airlines and the union representing its pilots have resisted…
Continue Reading Whistleblowers hit Southwest, FAA for lax safety practices
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Federal officials say that Southwest Airlines and the union representing its pilots have resisted…
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Street turns into a river, damaging cars and homes in University City
By Alexis Zotos Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — It was an unbelievable sight to wake…
Continue Reading FTC acts to block Meta from buying VR company, fitness app
By MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators on Wednesday took legal action to block Facebook parent Meta and CEO Mark…
Continue Reading FTC acts to block Meta from buying VR company, fitness app
By MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators on Wednesday took legal action to block Facebook parent Meta and CEO Mark…
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Highway 1 closed north of Pfeiffer State Park after vehicle versus pole
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans said that Highway 1 just north of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is closed after a vehicle hit a pole. The pole is…
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Seattle chapter of bird conservation group dropping ‘Audubon’ from name to confront legacy of racism
Jacquelyne Germain, CNN The Seattle chapter of the National Audubon Society plans to remove “Audubon” from its name to address the racist…
Continue Reading How England’s national team became a power in women’s soccer
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer The England women’s soccer team is the talk of the nation and capturing hearts and minds because of its run to…
Continue Reading British man arrested after London-LA flight diverted to Utah
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A British man aboard a flight from London to Los Angeles grabbed a passenger seated in front of him by the…
Continue Reading Whistleblowers hit Southwest, FAA for lax safety practices
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Federal officials say that Southwest Airlines and the union representing its pilots have resisted…
Continue ReadingDOJ reaches redlining settlement with mortgage lender accused of discriminating against communities of color
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN A Pennsylvania mortgage company owned by billionaire investor Warren Buffett discriminated against communities of color in…
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Beyoncé fans upset about reported leak of ‘Renaissance’ album
By Lisa Respers France, CNN The Hive is buzzing over Beyoncé’s new album, but not in a good way. On Wednesday some members of her devoted fan…
Continue Reading FTC acts to block Meta from buying VR company, fitness app
By MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators on Wednesday took legal action to block Facebook parent Meta and CEO Mark…
Continue Reading Trout, sidelined with back issues, says ‘career is not over’
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mike Trout appreciated all the support he received Wednesday after the Los Angels…
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Who is Viktor Bout, Russian arms dealer known as the ‘Merchant of Death’, touted for US prisoner swap?
By Eliza Mackintosh, CNN The future of two American citizens detained in Russia could hinge on the release of a convicted Russian arms dealer,…
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Emergency repairs scheduled for River Road at Fairview Road near Gonzales in August
SOLEDAD. Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County said there will be a full closure of River Road at Fairview Road near Gonzales for construction. The…
Continue ReadingFirst mission to return samples from another planet set to land on Earth in 2033
By Ashley Strickland, CNN The first mission to return samples from another planet will touch down on Earth in 2033, according to NASA and European…
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Biden administration offers convicted Russian arms dealer in exchange for Griner, Whelan
By Kylie Atwood, Evan Perez and Jennifer Hansler, CNN Updated 2:31 PM ET, Wed July 27, 2022 Washington (CNN) – After months of…
Continue ReadingBody found in Flowery Branch identified as 19-year-old girl
By Mariya Murrow Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WGCL) — A murder investigation is underway…
Continue Reading In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan
By MATTHEW LEE and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA…
Continue Reading Bullish Dems split on best choice for Missouri Senate upset
By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Democrats are feeling bullish about their chances for an upset in Missouri’s U.S. Senate race if…
Continue Reading Confused by huge Mega Millions prize? Here are some answers
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Now that the Mega Millions lottery jackpot has topped $1 billion — only the fourth…
Continue Reading Confused by huge Mega Millions prize? Here are some answers
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Now that the Mega Millions lottery jackpot has topped $1 billion — only the fourth…
Continue Reading Victim of private spyware warns it can be used against US
By NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — First, her father was lured back to Rwanda under false pretenses and jailed. Then, months…
Continue Reading Victim of private spyware warns it can be used against US
By NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — First, her father was lured back to Rwanda under false pretenses and jailed. Then, months…
Continue ReadingCNN Exclusive: Biden administration offers convicted Russian arms dealer in exchange for Griner, Whelan
By Kylie Atwood, Evan Perez and Jennifer Hansler, CNN After months of internal debate, the Biden administration has offered to exchange Viktor Bout,…
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La Fed vuelve a subir las tasas de interés un 0,75%, en una medida histórica para frenar la inflación
macamilarincon (CNN) –– La Reserva Federal de Estados Unidos volvió a aumentar las tasas de interés un 0,75% en su lucha a contra reloj por…
Continue Reading Israeli army says Hamas is rebuilding capabilities in Gaza
By SAM MCNEIL Associated Press EREZ MILITARY BASE, Israel (AP) — The Israeli army says the Hamas militant group has rebuilt some of the…
Continue ReadingStatue of Liberty Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Statue of Liberty. Facts The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from the people of…
Continue Reading How the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes affect your finances
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher mortgage rates have sent home sales tumbling. Credit card rates have grown more…
Continue Reading How the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes affect your finances
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher mortgage rates have sent home sales tumbling. Credit card rates have grown more…
Continue Reading British man arrested after London-LA flight diverted to Utah
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A British man aboard a flight from London to Los Angeles grabbed a passenger seated in front of him by the…
Continue ReadingFormer Gov. Cuomo staffer killed after Lyft driver allegedly demanded passengers exit vehicle in middle of highway
By Michelle Watson, CNN A former staff member for ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was killed after a Lyft driver allegedly ordered him and five friends…
Continue ReadingSprite will no longer be sold in green bottles
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Sprite is retiring its green plastic bottles after more than 60 years. Coca-Cola said Wednesday it’s changing…
Continue Reading Report: Federal debt lower in 2022; still poised to climb
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press The Congressional Budget Office says the end of pandemic-era spending, fast economic growth and higher tax revenues…
Continue Reading California chief justice won’t seek a second 12-year term
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Supreme Court’s chief justice said Wednesday that she will not seek a…
Continue Reading California Supreme Court chief justice won’t seek second 12-year term in November election
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Supreme Court chief justice won’t seek second 12-year term in November…
Continue ReadingPolice: Boy, 6, accidentally shoots, kills sister, 5, in Muncie home; parents arrested
By Gregg Montgomery Click here for updates on this story MUNCIE, Indiana (WISH) — Two parents are facing criminal…
Continue ReadingShawn Mendes cancels the rest of his tour citing mental health challenges
By Scottie Andrew, CNN Pop singer Shawn Mendes has canceled the rest of his tour, weeks after he postponed concert dates to tend to his mental…
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