By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s high-speed rail project is again facing an uncertain future as lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom debate whether to give it $4.2 billion in bond money. Rail officials say they need that money to continue construction beyond next year. But some Democrats in the Assembly don’t
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By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s high-speed rail project is again facing an uncertain future as lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom debate whether to give it $4.2 billion in bond money. Rail officials say they need that money to continue construction beyond next year. But some Democrats in the Assembly don’t
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By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s high-speed rail project is again facing an uncertain future as lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom debate whether to give it $4.2 billion in bond money. Rail officials say they need that money to continue construction beyond next year. But some Democrats in the Assembly don’t
Continue Reading By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wontons stuffed with collard greens and a cake colored to look like camouflage are features of country star Trisha Yearwood’s fourth cookbook, “Trisha’s Kitchen: Easy Comfort Food for Friends and Family.” It has 125 recipes that blend her knowledge of soulful Southern cooking with influences
Continue ReadingBy Hanna Ziady, CNN Business President Vladimir Putin has rejected accusations that Russia is deliberately driving natural gas prices higher in Europe by withholding exports. Speaking at an energy conference in Moscow on Wednesday, Putin called the accusations “politically motivated” and without evidence. His comments came as EU officials said lower than anticipated supplies of
Continue ReadingBy Sean Lyngaas, CNN The White House called on Russia to do more to crack down on ransomware groups operating from the country but conceded that Moscow has taken “some steps” after President Joe Biden urged his Russian counterpart to tackle the groups in the summer. A senior administration official told reporters that the US
Continue Reading By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer Stocks edged mostly lower on Wall Street in midday trading Wednesday after giving up an early gain. The S&P 500 was off 0.2%, and could be headed for its fourth straight decline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose 0.2%. Delta Air Lines
Continue Reading By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer Stocks edged mostly lower on Wall Street in midday trading Wednesday after giving up an early gain. The S&P 500 was off 0.2%, and could be headed for its fourth straight decline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose 0.2%. Delta Air Lines
Continue Reading By SARAH EL DEEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese militant Hezbollah group and its allies are calling for the removal of the judge leading the investigation into the massive explosion at Beirut’s port last year. The development could derail the new Lebanese government even before it begins tackling the country’s unprecedented economic meltdown
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By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer With one Small kick and a rather sizable upset, Texas A&M created a logjam in the Southeastern Conference Western Division.The Aggies’ 41-38 upset of then-No. 1 Alabama on Seth Small’s field goal opened the door for the Crimson Tide’s division rivals. It’s not just a parade of teams lining
Continue Reading By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — The Catholic Church’s foremost research institute studying sexual abuse of minors is expanding its mandate to also include the sexual and spiritual abuse of adults. The Rev. Hans Zollner, one of Pope Francis’ top advisers on abuse, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the institute’s broader
Continue Reading BEIJING (AP) — A strong tropical storm bearing down on Hong Kong has left one person dead and 21 others injured, as city authorities suspended classes, stock market trading and government services. Typhoon Kompasu moved across the South China Sea before hitting China’s southern island province of Hainan, where it was downgraded to a severe
Continue Reading By MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization says officials have begun vaccinating people in eastern Congo against Ebola, after it was confirmed last week that the disease killed a toddler. The U.N. health agency said Wednesday that people at high risk of catching the disease, including the young boy’s
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CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of award-winning actor William Shatner. Personal Birth date: March 22, 1931 Birth place: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Birth name: William Shatner Father: Joseph Shatner, business owner Mother: Ann Shatner Marriages: Elizabeth (Anderson Martin) Shatner (February 13, 2001-March 3, 2020, divorced); Nerine Kidd (November 15, 1997-August 9,
Continue Reading ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says center Frank Ragnow feels guilty about having season-ending toe surgery. Campbell says Wednesday that the surgery went well, adding Ragnow does not need to feel bad about doing the right thing for his long-term future. Ragnow was hurt earlier this month at Chicago and
Continue ReadingBy Wayne Sterling, CNN Despite calls to disclose the full results of the independent investigation into the Washington Football Team’s workplace culture, National Football League spokesperson Brian McCarthy told CNN on Wednesday that more details will not be released due to the confidentiality element of the investigation. In July, the league fined Washington $10 million
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Morning lows dropped well into the 40s in parts of the Valley this morning, so dig out those sweaters and blankets, it will happen again tomorrow morning! Offshore breezes will begin to warm up our daytime highs over the next few days, but overnight lows will remain quite cool. With the advent of offshore flow,
Continue ReadingBy KPTV Staff Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Liam Directo is a third-year nursing student who has a background as a former EMT. For this past year and a half, Directo told FOX 12 they’ve known nursing students, just like themself, could be called up at any point to
Continue ReadingCNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN Dean Cain, one of the actors who has portrayed Superman, has spoken out about the latest DC comic book character version being bisexual. Cain, who played the superhero in the 1990s TV series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” appeared on “Fox & Friends First” Tuesday and
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Dean Cain, one of the actors who has portrayed Superman, has spoken out about the latest DC comic book character version being bisexual. Cain, who played the superhero in the 1990s TV series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” appeared on “Fox & Friends First” Tuesday and talked
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