By Paul LeBlanc, CNN A New York federal court has ordered US craft store Hobby Lobby to forfeit an ancient artifact purchased at a 2014 auction that “originated in the area of modern-day Iraq and entered the United States contrary to federal law,” the Justice Department announced Tuesday. The artifact — known as the Gilgamesh
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer, Melanie Zanona and Ryan Nobles, CNN Some of Donald Trump’s fiercest allies in Congress are continuing to downplay or ignore the January 6 insurrection, taking cues from the former President even after four police officers testified Tuesday, in front of the House select committee investigating the deadly Capitol attack, about their harrowing
Continue ReadingBy Jessica De Nova Click here for updates on this story HUNTINGTON BEACH, California (KABC) — The owner of Basilico’s Pasta e Vino spoke out against a backlash on Monday, after posting flyers outside his business and on social media requiring proof that customers are not vaccinated. The flyers read: “Notice: Proof of being unvaccinated
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Palm Springs Police Chief Bryan Reyes is set to retire at the end of next month, ending a nearly three decade long career with the department. Reyes, 51, has received multiple recognitions and awards throughout his 27 years at the Palm Springs Police Department, including Officer of the Year back in 2000. “It’s never about
Continue ReadingBy Alex Cheney Click here for updates on this story TUSTIN, California (KABC) — Some parents in Orange County are pushing back against the mask mandate when kids head back to school in the fall. Hundreds showed up to protest the mandate before the Tustin Unified School District board meeting on Monday evening. Face masks
Continue ReadingThe first person to be tried under Hong Kong’s sweeping national security law faces life in prison after being found guilty of inciting secession and terrorism in a landmark court ruling. CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout reports from the High Court in Hong Kong.
Continue ReadingBy Jessie Yeung and Chermaine Lee, CNN The first person to be tried under Hong Kong’s sweeping national security law faces life in prison after being found guilty on Tuesday of inciting secession and terrorism, in a landmark court ruling that is likely to have profound implications for the city’s legal system. Tong Ying-kit, 24,
Continue ReadingBy Holly Yan, CNN At 4 feet, 8 inches tall, Simone Biles often feels she has “the weight of the world on my shoulders.” She was the first Olympic athlete ever anointed with a Twitter emoji reflecting her status as a GOAT — the greatest of all time. Just tweet #SimoneBiles or #Simone, and “a
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Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Los trabajadores de la salud en el Baptist Medical Center de Jacksonville en Florida están escuchando el pánico, el miedo y el arrepentimiento de muchos de sus pacientes a medida que un número creciente ingresa por complicaciones de covid-19, y muchos necesitan ser conectados a ventiladores. Las causas del aumento
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — Cuando tomamos la decisión con nuestra familia de sumar una mascota a nuestra casa, se plantea la pregunta: ¿adoptamos o compramos? Por eso, aprovechamos el Día Internacional del Perro Callejero para traerte algunos datos para tener en cuenta a la hora de tomar esta decisión. Según datos del Colegio de
Continue Reading Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Parece que la familia Kutcher-Kunis está ahorrando dinero en jabón. Ashton Kutcher y Mila Kunis aparecieron en un episodio del podcast Armchair Expert de Dax Shepard y la conversación se centró en el baño. Después de que Shepard le dijo a la coanfitriona Monica Padman que usar jabón todos los
Continue ReadingBy Hollie Silverman and Joe Sutton, CNN Oregon’s fierce Bootleg Fire has destroyed more than 400 structures and 340 vehicles since it began three weeks ago, officials said Tuesday. The blaze has grown to 410,731 acres and remains at 53% contained, according to an Inciweb update. The Bootleg Fire has destroyed 161 residences and 247
Continue ReadingTruckee Meadows Fire & Rescue found themselves caught in the middle of a fast moving spot fire while battling the Tamarack Fire.
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — La Unión Europea ha alcanzado este martes el objetivo de administrar al menos una dosis de la vacuna contra el covid-19 al 70% de la población adulta, tal y como anunció la presidenta de la Comisión Europea, Ursula von der Leyen, en su cuenta oficial de Twitter. “La Unión Europea
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By Maria Cartaya, Amara Walker, Angela Barajas and Eric Levenson, CNN The Georgia man accused of fatally shooting eight people at three Atlanta-area spas in March pleaded guilty Tuesday to four of the killings and was sentenced to life in prison, although he still faces the possibility of the death penalty. Robert Aaron Long agreed
Continue Reading By Amanda Jackson, CNN The political organization cofounded by NBA superstar LeBron James launched a new campaign Monday to promote voting rights and criminal justice reform. The campaign, “Protect Our People,” is being spearheaded by James’ More Than a Vote, a voting rights organization; and Uninterrupted, an athlete empowerment brand. “We can’t lose the momentum
Continue Reading Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — En Nicaragua, la aspirante presidencial opositora María Asunción Moreno informó este domingo que decidió salir del país “ante el acoso, la persecución y la amenaza de encarcelamiento” por parte del gobierno del presidente Daniel Ortega. En su cuenta de Twitter, la también abogada constitucionalista perteneciente a la Alianza Cívica por
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Following in the footsteps of the University of California, the California State University system announced today it will also require all students and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to take part in any in-person classes or activities for the fall term. The CSU had previously announced plans to require vaccinations, but only after the
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Joey Jordison, a founder of the heavy metal band Slipknot, has died, his family announced in a statement provided Tuesday to CNN. He was 46. “We are heartbroken to share the news that Joey Jordison, prolific drummer, musician and artist passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 26th, 2021,”
Continue ReadingBy Brad Lendon, CNN US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Tuesday that China’s claims and actions in the Indo-Pacific threaten the sovereignty of nations around the region while Washington is committed to building partnerships that guarantee the vital interest of all nations. “Beijing’s claim to the vast majority of the South China Sea has
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