By LARRY NEUMEISTER and TOM HAYS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A prosecutor has opened the trial of an associate of Rudy Giuliani by accusing him of trying to use up to $1 million from a Russian financier to infiltrate U.S. elections. The prosecutor made the allegation Wednesday in her opening statement at the
Continue Reading OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A retired New York attorney is suing the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, saying its claim to have no records pertaining to the drugs it plans to use in upcoming executions “defies belief.” Fred Hodara filed the lawsuit on Tuesday in Oklahoma County District Court. He is asking the court to compel
Continue ReadingBy Gregory Wallace and Pete Muntean, CNN Airline passengers are bringing guns to the airport in numbers never seen before, and it is a “huge problem,” the Transportation Security Administration chief told CNN. Security and law enforcement officials are at the same time dealing with an unprecedented surge in belligerent passengers who are straining the
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By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ energy minister says ExxonMobil’s drilling slated to start in 6-8 weeks to confirm how much natural gas is contained in a sizable deposit off the island nation’s southwestern coast will map out how the fuel will reach potential markets in Europe and Asia. Minister Natasa
Continue Reading By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials agreed at their last meeting that if the economy continued to improve, they could start reducing their monthly bond purchases as soon as next month and bring them to an end by the middle of 2022. The discussion was revealed in the minutes
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — El presidente de Brasil, Jair Bolsonaro, dijo que decidió no vacunarse contra el covid-19, en una entrevista en vivo con la radio Jovem Pan este martes por la noche. Anteriormente, Bolsonaro -que puede vacunarse desde abril- había dicho que se vacunaría después de que el último brasileño se inmunizara. “Decidí
Continue ReadingBy Marc Cota-Robles Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — It’s not unusual for children to follow in their parents footsteps — just ask Eric Lee Sr. and Eric Lee Jr. — both of whom work as first responders. It’s in their blood. “I followed in my mom’s footsteps,” the elder
Continue ReadingBy Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business Last year, Halloween entailed homemade candy chutes — pipes that allowed people to send candy down to costumed children without getting too close — and pre-packaged goody bags left on stoops, curbs and outdoor tables. This year, families are eager to get back to trick or treating. That’s good news
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By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals will be without two starters and probably a third when they try to stay unbeaten in a road game against the Cleveland Browns. Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury confirmed that tight end Maxx Williams is out for the season because of a right
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By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals will be without two starters and probably a third when they try to stay unbeaten in a road game against the Cleveland Browns. Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury confirmed that tight end Maxx Williams is out for the season because of a right
Continue ReadingBy Josh Haskell Click here for updates on this story LONG BEACH, California (KABC) — The 18-year-old Long Beach mother who was fatally shot by a school safety officer is now saving others’ lives. The family of Mona Rodriguez donated her kidney to a woman who had been on the transplant list for more than
Continue Reading By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A milestone energy bill that targets sharply reducing greenhouse gas emissions from North Carolina power plants has become law. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper signed the legislation on Wednesday. The directive aims to reduce carbon dioxide output of North Carolina energy producers 70 percent from 2005
Continue Reading By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A milestone energy bill that targets sharply reducing greenhouse gas emissions from North Carolina power plants has become law. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper signed the legislation on Wednesday. The directive aims to reduce carbon dioxide output of North Carolina energy producers 70 percent from 2005
Continue Reading By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Tom Brady has a boo-boo. Well, a bit more than that: Brady’s right hand — the one he throws with — was wrapped up earlier this week after he injured it while demolishing Miami’s defense on Sunday. Will it impact his play on Thursday night at Philadelphia? Not
Continue Reading By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Ben Simmons has reported to the Philadelphia 76ers but the disgruntled All-Star guard still may not play for the franchise. Coach Doc Rivers says he doesn’t know if Simmons has backed off his trade demand. Rivers said Simmons was scheduled to return to the practice
Continue ReadingBy Rodrigo Pedroso, CNN Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said he decided not to get a Covid-19 vaccine, in an on-air interview with Jovem Pan radio on Tuesday night. Previously, Bolsonaro — who has been eligible to get vaccinated since April — has said he would take the vaccine after the last Brazilian was immunized. “I
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One of the main drives for the valley’s economy is tourism, especially from Canadian and Mexican travelers. The president and CEO of Visit Greater Palm Springs, Scott White, said the land border restrictions being lifted are big for the valley. “Typically in a normal year, we have over 300,000 visitors coming from Canada down into
Continue Reading By JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Senior Israeli and Sudanese officials have held a rare public meeting. Two Israeli Cabinet ministers posted photos of their meeting on Wednesday with Sudan’s justice minister. The Israeli participants said the meeting pledged to strengthen the nascent ties between the former adversaries. It took place in Abu
Continue ReadingBy Whitney Wild, CNN All members of the US Capitol Police Department’s division responsible for protecting lawmakers must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by December 6 or they’ll be reassigned, according to an internal memo reviewed by CNN. “Agents with our Dignitary Protection Division are frequently in tight spaces with groups of people for extended
Continue Reading ROYAL OAK, Mich. (AP) — A large cat native to Africa is on the loose in a suburb north of Detroit after escaping from its owner. Authorities say the caracal was reported missing around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday in Royal Oak. The cat’s weight is estimated at 50 pounds. It was among four big cats held
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