Month: September 2021

State Department closed investigation into allegations of racism and sexism against former US ambassador to UK shortly before Trump left office, document shows

September 22, 2021 10:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Nicole Gaouette, CNN The State Department bureau that oversees discrimination and harassment complaints quietly closed its investigation into allegations of racist and sexist behavior by former President Donald Trump’s then-ambassador to the United Kingdom, Robert “Woody” Johnson in January, CNN has learned. According to an internal memo sent on January 12, eight days before

Met season to open with first-ever opera by Black composer

September 22, 2021 10:39 AM Associated Press

By MIKE SILVERMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Charles Blow recalls being in the audience at the premiere of the opera based on his memoir, “Fire Shut Up in My Bones,” and watching the scene that depicts his sexual abuse as a child by an older cousin. “To be honest,” he said, “it was

Met season to open with first-ever opera by Black composer

September 22, 2021 10:39 AM Associated Press

The man accused of killing college student Kristin Smart in 1996 will stand trial for her death

September 22, 2021 10:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Stella Chan, CNN The man accused of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996 will stand trial for her death, according to the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s office. Paul Flores, 44, faces a first-degree murder charge for allegedly killing Smart in his Cal Poly San Luis Obispo dorm room. Prosecutors say

Titans’ Henry, Seahawks’ Lockett among best bets to score

September 22, 2021 10:35 AM Associated Press

By DORIAN COLBERT RosterWatch Week 3 is here and with it comes a bevy of potentially fruitful matchups. These players are my best bets to capitalize on their pairings at the running back and wide receiver positions.

Aide to Ukraine’s president survives apparent assassination attempt

September 22, 2021 10:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Katharina Krebs and Zahra Ullah, CNN Shots were fired Wednesday morning at the car of a top aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky outside Kiev, in what police are calling an assassination attempt. Ukrainian police said in a statement that a car that Serhiy Shefir was traveling in came under fire in the village

Police: Woman struck by vehicle during disturbance has died

September 22, 2021 10:30 AM Associated Press

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Tucson police say a 38-year-old woman apparently struck by a vehicle during a disturbance at an apartment complex that left three other people with gunshot injuries has died. Police said Carrissa Marie Santa Cruz died of her injuries on Tuesday, two days after the incident occurred at about 5:30 a.m. Sunday

Fields to make first start for Bears with Dalton injured

September 22, 2021 10:26 AM Associated Press

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears planned to have Justin Fields adjust to the NFL while watching from the sideline as a backup to veteran Andy Dalton. Well, so much for that. Fields is set to make his first start when the Bears visit the Cleveland Browns

High school goes remote again, blames student misbehavior

September 22, 2021 10:26 AM Associated Press

By MICHAEL MELIA Associated Press A Connecticut high school that recently resumed full in-person learning for the first time since the onset of the pandemic sent students home temporarily for remote learning — not because of the virus, but rather issues with misbehavior. New Britain High School, in suburban Hartford, is “hitting the refresh button”

ANÁLISIS | Se acaba el tiempo para que el Congreso de EE.UU. haga algo. Esto es lo que hay que saber

September 22, 2021 10:25 AM CNN Newsource

Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los legisladores juegan a la política con el bolsillo de la nación y el reloj sigue corriendo. El calendario y las tácticas del gasto gubernamental, pasado, presente y futuro, convergerán en una serie de plazos duros y flexibles y un enorme enfrentamiento partidista durante el próximo mes, y el resultado final

Fugees reunite for ‘The Score’ 25th anniversary tour

September 22, 2021 10:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Ooh la la la, The Fugees are getting back together. The famed hip-hop trio made up of Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel will go on a world tour in honor of the 25th anniversary of their acclaimed album “The Score.” “As I celebrate 25 years with the

Millman survives 3-hour battle against Munar at Astana Open

September 22, 2021 10:21 AM Associated Press

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan (AP) — Defending champion John Millman has battled through another tough match at the Astana Open to reach the quarterfinals with a 6-4, 6-7 (5), 7-5 win over Jaume Munar of Spain. The fifth-seeded Australian needed 3 hours and 10 minutes to defeat Munar. He opened his title defense with a three-set victory

Elizabeth Warren calls out SPAC creators amid concerns of ‘misaligned incentives’

September 22, 2021 10:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Senator Elizabeth Warren and three other Democratic lawmakers have sent an open letter to the executives behind popular SPACs, raising concerns about the potential for insiders to exploit regulatory gaps at the expense of everyday investors. “We seek information about your use of SPACs in order to understand what sort

La pandemia ha golpeado con fuerza el negocio de los restaurantes, pero está creando una oportunidad para algunas mujeres inmigrantes en Denver

September 22, 2021 10:17 AM CNN Newsource

Juan Pablo Elverdin Denver (CNN) — La mayoría de las mañanas, Silvia Hernández apenas tiene tiempo de encender el cartel que adorna su nombre en su restaurante de Denver, Colorado. Mientras llegan los pedidos de desayuno, ella está trabajando en la parrilla plana, volteando tostadas francesas, rompiendo huevos y calentando tortillas para los burritos de

Ekblad’s back, a good sign for NHL’s Panthers entering camp

September 22, 2021 10:17 AM Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers have their first win of the season: Aaron Ekblad has pronounced himself ready for training camp. The top-line defenseman will be on the ice when the Panthers formally begin practice Thursday, just short of six months since he broke his left leg

Kings sign G Cal Petersen to 3-year, $15 million extension

September 22, 2021 10:17 AM Associated Press

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Goalie Cal Petersen has agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings. Petersen went 9-18-5 last season for the struggling Kings, but established career-bests in goals-against average and save percentage. He appeared in a team-leading 35 games while assuming the role of Los Angeles’ No.

Kings sign G Cal Petersen to 3-year, $15 million extension

September 22, 2021 10:17 AM Associated Press

Rain forces postponement of Pirates’ game at Reds

September 22, 2021 10:15 AM Associated Press

CINCINNATI (AP) — Wednesday’s finale of Pittsburgh’s three-game series at Cincinnati was postponed by rain about 10 minutes before the scheduled first pitch. The game was rescheduled for Monday at 1:10 p.m. The teams split the first two games of the series. The Reds have lost eight straight series and were trying to avoid losing

3 charged in death of 86-year-old woman left outside in heat

September 22, 2021 10:14 AM Associated Press

By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Three assisted living facility workers are being prosecuted in the death of an 86-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s disease who authorities alleged was left outside in sweltering weather for six hours, officials said. Jamie Johnston, 30, Jenny Logan, 50, and Letticia Martinez, 27, were charged with negligent death

Fact check: Eastman’s arguments on overturning the 2020 election are pure fantasy

September 22, 2021 10:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Holmes Lybrand The scheme to overturn the 2020 election and have Vice President Mike Pence gavel in Donald Trump as President on January 6 is based on nonsense legal theories and invented scenarios. John Eastman, a lawyer working for then-President Trump’s legal team, wrote a six-point memo on how Pence could dismiss the election

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