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By Scottie Andrew, CNN Pat Robertson, famed televangelist and founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network, has stepped down as host of the long-running Christian talk show “The 700 Club.” The 91-year-old announced his departure during Friday’s edition of the series, telling audiences that the episode would be his last and that his son and current
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of former US Representative Beto O’Rourke, a former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Personal Birth date: September 26, 1972 Birth place: El Paso, Texas Birth name: Robert Francis O’Rourke Father: Patrick O’Rourke, former county commissioner and El Paso county judge Mother: Melissa O’Rourke, furniture store owner Marriage:
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Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Un estudio publicado este jueves en una revista médica estimó que una base de datos federal no contabilizó más del 50% de las muertes atribuibles a la violencia policial durante casi 40 años. Los autores del estudio, que utilizaron modelos estadísticos para extrapolar el número de muertes no contabilizadas, concluyeron
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By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Libyan officials say security forces have rounded up and detained at least 500 African migrants, including women and children, in a town in western Libya. The Interior Ministry says the arrests are part of a crackdown on illegal migration in the town of Gargaresh. However, the ministry
Continue Reading HOUSTON (AP) — Police in Houston said Friday that one person was in custody after reports of a shooting at a school. YES Prep Southwest Secondary said on Facebook that someone opened fire inside the school but that no students were hurt. Authorities have not said whether any adults were hurt. The shooting was reported
Continue Reading Stella Chan, CNN San Jose formally apologized for its “role in acts of discrimination against the Chinese immigrant community and its descendants” through an unanimous resolution that city leaders announced this week. City officials, including Mayor Sam Liccardo, and community leaders announced the resolution for past racist acts against the Chinese community in downtown San
Continue Reading By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday urged a federal judge to block the nation’s most restrictive abortion law, which has banned most abortions in Texas since early September and sent women racing to get care beyond the borders of the second-most populous state. But even if
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By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ and ADAM BEAM Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California is poised to impose the nation’s first coronavirus vaccine mandate for schoolchildren, a move announced Friday that could push other states to follow as many did after Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the first statewide stay-at-home order in the U.S. during the
Continue ReadingBy Joseph Wenzel Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Nashville woman was arrested in connection with a deadly arson that claimed the life of an 18-year-old woman. The Nashville Fire Department charged 44-year-old Jennifer Parker with Felony Aggravated Arson and Felony Aggravated Child Endangerment of a child younger than
Continue ReadingCNN Staff If you’re planning a trip to Australia, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic. The basics Australia reopened its borders to fully vaccinated tourists on February 21, having previously had some of the most stringent entry regulations on the planet. However, this
Continue ReadingBy Andrea Olson Click here for updates on this story RIGBY, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — A video one high school student posted on TikTok has gone viral after she filmed students finding creative ways to carry their textbooks without backpacks. “I saw someone walk past my car holding a box and I could just tell that
Continue Reading By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — London police were desperately trying Friday to regain the trust of women after evidence presented in court showed that a serving officer used his position to abduct, rape and murder a marketing executive as she walked home from a friend’s house. The Metropolitan Police Service took the
Continue ReadingBy Andrea Olson Click here for updates on this story STANLEY, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — Thanks to witnesses who saw animals poached near Stanley, three people from Missouri have been caught. Idaho Fish and Game Conservation Officers John Beer and Malcolm Clemenhagen discovered a dead pronghorn buck back in August 2019 near Pettit Lake Road that
Continue ReadingBy Casey Barber, CNN If you’re suddenly craving pumpkin spice lattes or pumpkin bread now that it’s officially fall, it’s not just your stomach talking. Catching a whiff of a pumpkin spice-flavored food or drink can trigger emotions and memories that go deeper than a hunger pang. Combined with savvy marketing, it’s no wonder the
Continue Reading By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — The WNBA semifinal playoff series are knotted at a game apiece and both could go the full five games based on the historic and gritty performances thus far. Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury put on a shooting clinic as they scored the most points
Continue Reading By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — The WNBA semifinal playoff series are knotted at a game apiece and both could go the full five games based on the historic and gritty performances thus far. Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury put on a shooting clinic as they scored the most points
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By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — The WNBA semifinal playoff series are knotted at a game apiece and both could go the full five games based on the historic and gritty performances thus far. Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury put on a shooting clinic as they scored the most points
Continue Reading HOUSTON (AP) — Police in Houston say one person is in custody after reports of a shooting at a school. Few details were immediately released, including whether anyone was injured. Houston police say officers responded to the report at about 11:45 a.m. Friday. Police did not name the school nor did they provide any further
Continue Reading By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief informed Ethiopia on Friday that it has no legal right to expel seven U.N. officials and warned that severe restrictions on desperately needed aid to the conflict-wracked Tigray region have created a humanitarian and human rights crisis that is “spiraling out
Continue Reading LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The NCAA has amended its Notice of Allegations against Louisville to include additional violations committed by the men’s basketball program. The new allegations include impermissible activities and accusations that coach Chris Mack did not promote an atmosphere for compliance. The NCAA stated that Louisville allowed graduate assistants, managers and noncoaching staffers
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