By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Heath officials have authorized the first electronic cigarettes in the U.S., saying the R.J. Reynolds vaping products can benefit adult smokers. The Food and Drug Administration said data submitted by the company showed its Vuse e-cigarettes helped smokers either quit or significantly reduce their use of
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By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Heath officials have authorized the first electronic cigarettes in the U.S., saying the R.J. Reynolds vaping products can benefit adult smokers. The Food and Drug Administration said data submitted by the company showed its Vuse e-cigarettes helped smokers either quit or significantly reduce their use of
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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — In a story published Oct. 11, 2021, The Associated Press _ relying on information from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department _ erroneously reported that 71-year-old Sandra Judson of Avra Valley was jailed on suspicion of attempted second-degree murder over allegedly shooting and wounding her son. The sheriff’s department said Tuesday that
Continue Reading TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — In a story published Oct. 11, 2021, The Associated Press _ relying on information from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department _ erroneously reported that 71-year-old Sandra Judson of Avra Valley was jailed on suspicion of attempted second-degree murder over allegedly shooting and wounding her son. The sheriff’s department said Tuesday that
Continue Reading By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Walker Buehler is set to start on three days’ rest for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of their NL Division Series against the San Francisco Giants. Buehler is opposed by right-hander Anthony DeSclafani, making his first appearance this postseason. DeSclafani had a 3.17
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By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Walker Buehler is set to start on three days’ rest for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of their NL Division Series against the San Francisco Giants. Buehler is opposed by right-hander Anthony DeSclafani, making his first appearance this postseason. DeSclafani had a 3.17
Continue Reading By MATT O’BRIEN and MARCY GORDON AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — The family of a slain journalist is asking the Federal Trade Commission to take action against Facebook for failing to remove online footage of her shooting death. Andy Parker says the company is violating its own terms of service in hosting videos on
Continue Reading By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Commissioner Jim Phillips says the Atlantic Coast Conference is examining whether its conference headquarters should remain in Greensboro, North Carolina or consider relocating to another city. Phillips said Tuesday during ACC men’s basketball media days the location discussion is part of an assessment of the
Continue Reading By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — The NFL’s international combine at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has given more than 40 players from around Europe and beyond a chance to take a step toward earning a roster spot in the league. Unlike the top college kids at the annual NFL combine in Indianapolis, many
Continue Reading By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A coroner in Wyoming says slain cross-country traveler Gabby Petito was strangled. The 22-year-old woman’s body was found last month near an undeveloped camping area in remote northern Wyoming along the border of Grand Teton National Park. Teton County Coroner Dr. Brent Blue said in a
Continue Reading By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers Stocks ended an up-and-down day mostly lower on Wall Street as traders wait for more data on inflation and corporate earnings this week. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% Tuesday and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%. The Nasdaq slipped 0.1%, but small-company stocks ended
Continue Reading By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers Stocks ended an up-and-down day mostly lower on Wall Street as traders wait for more data on inflation and corporate earnings this week. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% Tuesday and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%. The Nasdaq slipped 0.1%, but small-company stocks ended
Continue ReadingBy J.R. Stone Click here for updates on this story AMERICAN CANYON, California (KGO) — Napa County Sheriff Oscar Ortiz says arson may be to blame for a fire that led to evacuations in American Canyon. This comes after 150 acres burned near Newell Drive and Greenwood Ranch. The fire was in sight of American
Continue Reading By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — The Group of 20 nations have warned about a humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan as the European Union pledged 1 billion euros ($1.15 billion) in support for Afghan people. G-20 leaders demanded at a virtual summit Tuesday hosted by Italy that Taliban leaders allow humanitarian access across the
Continue Reading By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — The Group of 20 nations have warned about a humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan as the European Union pledged 1 billion euros ($1.15 billion) in support for Afghan people. G-20 leaders demanded at a virtual summit Tuesday hosted by Italy that Taliban leaders allow humanitarian access across the
Continue Reading TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The official IRNA news agency says Iran has arrested 10 people in a southern province linked to foreign intelligence services. The report Tuesday said Iran’s intelligence agency arrested the 10 after “sophisticated and continuous” surveillance in Bushehr province. It didn’t name the countries the suspects were linked to. The 10 worked
Continue ReadingBy Liz Kreutz Click here for updates on this story EL CERRITO, California (KGO) — An East Bay school district says they are investigating after a video going viral online shows high school football players participating in potentially dangerous and illegal drills during a practice. Two students who were there told ABC7 News the video
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — América Latina es diversa en múltiples aspectos. Podemos encontrar todo tipo de climas, paisajes, comidas, costumbres. Y, aunque muchos países de la región tenemos en común el idioma español, también en eso somos diversos. No solo tenemos acentos diferentes, sino que hasta las mismas palabras cambian de significado dependiendo el país
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A former Shadow Hills High School boys’ basketball coach pleaded not guilty today to charges of sexually assaulting a teenage girl. Ryan Leron Towner, 35, was arrested on June 10 stemming from a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation. The alleged conduct occurred between May and July 2018, according to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office.
Continue Reading By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — With the governor of Texas leading the charge, conservative Republicans in several states are moving to block or undercut President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates for private employers before the regulations are even issued. The growing battle over what some see as overreach by the
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