CNN, KFSN By Stella Chan, CNN San Francisco declared a water shortage emergency and is calling for a 10% reduction across its regional system, Mayor London Breed announced Tuesday. “With California still experiencing devastating drought and the uncertainty around this rainy season, we need to make tough decisions that will ensure that our water source
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By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer spending rebound in October, rising by a a solid 1.3%, but inflation was up as well, rising over the past year at the fastest pace in more than three decades. The jump in consumer spending last month was double the 0.6% gain in September,
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By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer spending rebound in October, rising by a a solid 1.3%, but inflation was up as well, rising over the past year at the fastest pace in more than three decades. The jump in consumer spending last month was double the 0.6% gain in September,
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By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt and All-Pro starting right tackle Jack Conklin have been designated for return from injured reserve and could play in this week’s AFC North showdown against Baltimore. Both will practice Wednesday. Hunt has missed five games with a calf injury,
Continue ReadingBy Ariane de Vogue and Tierney Sneed, CNN The Supreme Court said Wednesday that it will hear a case brought by Republican legislators in North Carolina who are seeking to defend the state’s strict voter ID law because they think the Democratic state attorney general is not adequately representing their interests. North Carolina Senate Bill
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Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — Jonathan Orjuela pasó dos décadas en las filas de la guerrilla de las FARC. Entró allí por convicción propia, dice, cuando tenía 16 años. Pasó 20 años recorriendo el país con fusil en mano, siendo guerrillero y a veces miliciano, convencido de que la transformación del país se hacía
Continue ReadingBy Matt Egan Drivers hitting the road this Thanksgiving will be greeted by the highest prices at the pump in nearly a decade. The average prices consumers paid for regular gasoline stood at $3.40 a gallon on Monday, according to a new report from the government. That’s the highest price on the Monday before Thanksgiving
Continue ReadingBy Betsy Klein, CNN Dr. Bechara Choucair, the Biden White House Covid-19 vaccinations coordinator, departed his post earlier this week as the administration’s efforts to vaccinate Americans continue. Choucair’s departure was long planned as he returns to California, where he previously served as senior vice president and chief health officer for Kaiser Permanente. “Dr. Choucair
Continue ReadingBy Jason Barry Click here for updates on this story SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (KTVK, KPHO) — 7-year old Avery Bell has quite the collection of fidget toys, and there’s a reason for it. Avery recently broke her leg and was confined to a wheelchair, so mom bought a bunch of fidgets to ease the pain and
Continue ReadingBy Gabby Orr, CNN A pair of payments the Republican National Committee made to a law firm representing former President Donald Trump is raising questions among former and current GOP officials about the party’s priorities in a critical election year and its ability to remain neutral — as long-standing RNC rules require — in the
Continue Reading By MIKE SILVERMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — This Met Opera season alone has been an impressive run of roles for Ryan Speedo Green, whose bass-baritone voice and charismatic stage presence unfailingly impress critics and audiences. He opened the season in Terence Blanchard’s “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” and the next night was
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By MIKE SILVERMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — This Met Opera season alone has been an impressive run of roles for Ryan Speedo Green, whose bass-baritone voice and charismatic stage presence unfailingly impress critics and audiences. He opened the season in Terence Blanchard’s “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” and the next night was
Continue ReadingBy Spencer Blake Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KTVK, KPHO) — The principal of Horizon High School is on leave amid controversy over a sexually explicit book that was assigned in an AP English class. While Paradise Valley Unified School District wouldn’t confirm any direct link between the book and the principal’s
Continue ReadingCNN Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Lin-Manuel Miranda is not throwing his shots, and in 2021, the creator of “Hamilton” has been getting a whole lot of them. After his earlier work “In the Heights” became a critically admired (if little seen) movie, Miranda has made his directing debut with “Tick, Tick … Boom!,” a
Continue Reading By ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has invited Taiwan to its upcoming Summit for Democracy, prompting sharp criticism from China, which considers the self-ruled island as its territory. The invitation list features 110 countries, including Taiwan, but does not include China or Russia. The inclusion of Taiwan comes as tensions
Continue Reading By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — President Joe Biden is nominating Shalanda Young to head the Office of Management and Budget. He’s also nominating Nani Coloretti to serve as Young’s deputy. Biden made the announcement in a video released Wednesday by the White House. It would be the first
Continue Reading By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — President Joe Biden is nominating Shalanda Young to head the Office of Management and Budget. He’s also nominating Nani Coloretti to serve as Young’s deputy. Biden made the announcement in a video released Wednesday by the White House. It would be the first
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Mackenzie Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Many community members have taken it upon themselves to help Afghan refugees adjust to life in Asheville. According to Noel Aabye, refugee resettlement case coordinator for Catholic Charities, they have facilitated the arrival and housing for 21 refugees and expect
Continue Reading By KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s government has lifted a ban on imports of agrochemicals that it said was aimed at encouraging organic cultivation. The agriculture minister announced the revocation of the ban, which took effect in April. But he said government subsidies, price guarantees for produce and technical
Continue Reading By KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s government has lifted a ban on imports of agrochemicals that it said was aimed at encouraging organic cultivation. The agriculture minister announced the revocation of the ban, which took effect in April. But he said government subsidies, price guarantees for produce and technical
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