By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian police and school officials say that gunmen seized three student priests from a Catholic seminary in Nigeria’s northwest Kaduna state. The Rev. Joseph Hayab, chairman of the Kaduna state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, said the assailants stormed the Christ The King Major
Continue ReadingBy Dan Merica, CNN The federal headwinds against Democrats on the ballot this November have never been stronger. Democrats who were once buoyant that a well-liked President Joe Biden and popular agenda moving through Congress could propel the party to wins in 2021 are now worried that a trying few months for the President and
Continue Reading JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Authorities in Wyoming are set to announce how they believe how slain traveler Gaby Petito was killed. Teton County Coroner Brent Blue is scheduled to announce the findings of Petito’s autopsy at a news conference early Tuesday afternoon. The 22-year-old woman’s body was found last month near an undeveloped camping area
Continue ReadingBy Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Say what you want about JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, but he’s consistent about his disdain for bitcoin. Dimon once again attacked the top cryptocurrency, calling it “worthless” during a virtual summit Monday. “I personally think bitcoin is worthless, but I don’t want to be a spokesperson,” he
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — El presidente de Brasil, Jair Bolsonaro, dijo que no quiere que lo “molesten” cuando se le preguntó sobre el número de muertos por covid-19 en Brasil este lunes. En un video publicado en su página de YouTube, Bolsonaro estaba hablando con la prensa y simpatizantes durante una visita a Guarujá
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CNN By Madeline Holcombe and Raja Razek, CNN Wisconsin parents are suing two school districts over their Covid-19 mitigation efforts, arguing that the systems failed to protect their children from getting infected. The first lawsuit was filed in federal court last week by Shannon Jensen against the Waukesha School District, the Waukesha Board of Education,
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By CARA ANNA and HASSAN BARISE Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The International Court of Justice has sided with Somalia in its dispute with neighboring Kenya over a maritime boundary in a case affecting territory potentially rich in oil and gas. The United Nations’ highest court rejected Kenya’s claimed maritime boundary, saying the country
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CNN By Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Nadia Kounang, CNN Joanne Peterson has attended the State of the Union and addressed governors across the country on the opioid epidemic. Senators and attorneys general call her in hopes of better understanding how they can support their communities as they deal with an epidemic of overdoses. It’s incredibly
Continue ReadingBy Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Nadia Kounang, CNN Joanne Peterson has attended the State of the Union and addressed governors across the country on the opioid epidemic. Senators and attorneys general call her in hopes of better understanding how they can support their communities as they deal with an epidemic of overdoses. It’s incredibly gratifying
Continue Reading By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer Stocks wobbled on Wall Street Tuesday as traders wait for more data on inflation and corporate earnings this week. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.2% in afternoon trading. The Nasdaq slipped 0.2%. A mix of retailers and other companies that rely on direct
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is leaving in place a federal law that bars cockfighting in Puerto Rico. The high court on Tuesday turned away a challenge to the law. As is typical, the high court did not explain why it declined to take the case. Congress in 2018 changed a federal law that
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By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — UEFA has invited bidders to host a 24-team European Championship in 2028. UEFA did not however rule out changing the dates and format of the tournament. It’s been looking at expanding the Euros again to include 32 of its 55 member nations. UEFA has set a
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Monday night was a sad one for fans of Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs on “NCIS.” After more than 18 seasons Mark Harmon has left the show. Monday’s episode, titled “Great Wide Open,” served as his exit. In it, Harmon as Gibbs is in Alaska with Special Agent Timothy McGee
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By Katie Hunt, CNN A geomagnetic storm triggered by a flare of solar energy hit Earth on Monday, making the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, light up the sky at lower latitudes than usual. More people will be able to see the dazzling display, with auroras visible in Scotland and the north of England and
Continue ReadingGermán Padinger (CNN) — Dos de las mayores economías de Asia y del mundo se mueven apresuradamente para contener una crisis energética que se agrava día a día. China está tratando de calmar la preocupación por la subida de los precios, mientras sus principales centros de extracción de carbón se enfrentan a fuertes lluvias y
Continue ReadingBy Chloe Melas, CNN President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden celebrated their nephew’s nuptials on Monday, Cuffe Biden Owens married former “Real Housewives of Orange County” star, Meghan O’Toole King on Monday at Owens’ family home in Pennsylvania. Owens is the son of Biden’s sister, Valerie Owens, he’s a Los Angeles-based attorney.
Continue Reading By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Lawyers for Myanmar’s former President Win Myint say he has testified that he defied a demand from the military to resign when the army seized power eight months ago. Win Myint was giving testimony at his trial for incitement in which the country’s ousted top leader, Aung
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN NFL veteran Ryan Russell says Jon Gruden’s resignation as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders is not enough and has called on the NFL to do more to make the sport more inclusive. Gruden resigned on Monday after reports emerged of him using homophobic, racist and misogynistic language in emails
Continue Reading By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former President Barack Obama is coming to Richmond this month to campaign with fellow Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the final stretch of the competitive race for Virginia governor. McAuliffe is running against GOP nominee Glenn Youngkin as he seeks a second, nonconsecutive term in office. Youngkin
Continue Reading By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunger and food insecurity across the United States have dropped measurably over the past six months, but the need remains far above pre-pandemic levels. Specialists in hunger issues warn the situation for millions of families remains extremely fragile. An Associated Press review of bulk distribution numbers from
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