Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — HBO Max ha desarrollado una afición por los reencuentros después de aquella incómoda reunión de “Friends” y el especial de votaciones de “The West Wing”. Sin embargo, “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” logra el equilibrio justo, recordando la saga con calidez y humor, a la vez que capta con
Continue ReadingBy Kareem Khadder and Celine Alkhaldi, CNN At least four people were shot dead by Sudanese security forces during anti-coup demonstrations near the capital Khartoum on Thursday, the civilian-allied Sudanese Central Doctors Committee (SCDC) said. Authorities fired live bullets and tear gas at crowds in Omdurman, about 25 kilometers (16 miles) northwest of the capital,
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By AUDREY HOROWITZ Associated Press TEL AVIV (AP) — Israel has approved a fourth vaccine dose for people most vulnerable to COVID-19, becoming one of the first countries to do so as it braces for a wave of infections fueled by the omicron variant. The director general of the Health Ministry announced the decision at
Continue Reading By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Prince Andrew wasn’t on trial in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case but her conviction is bad news for the man who is ninth in line to the British throne. With the conclusion of the Maxwell case, attention will now turn to a U.S. civil suit in
Continue Reading By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME (AP) — Italian news media say that the widow of a Naples organized crime boss who was convicted of gunning down her husband’s presumed killer for revenge has died. She was 86. Italian state TV and the La Presse news agency said Assunta “Pupetta” Maresca died Thursday in her
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LAKE CHARLES, La. — Myles Lewis and Christian Shumate scored 21 points apiece as McNeese State rolled past Ecclesia 115-66. Kellon Taylor added 20 points for the Cowboys. Matthew Claudio led the Royals with 22 points.
Continue Reading LEICESTER, England (AP) — Leicester striker Jamie Vardy was ruled out Thursday for up to a month because of a hamstring problem, intensifying the team’s injury crisis. It leaves Leicester with a striker shortage with Patson Daka also injured and Kelechi Iheanacho set to depart for the African Cup of Nations next week. At least
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard couldn’t wait to get back to work Thursday. He has even bigger plans for Sunday. Less than three hours after team officials activated the two-time All-Pro and two other starters from the reserve/COVID-19 list, Leonard explained how difficult it was to miss Saturday’s game at Arizona
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PHOENIX (AP) — A trial date next April has been set for a man charged with attempted murder and other crimes in a Dec. 14 shooting that left a Phoenix police officer critically wounded. A judge on Thursday entered not guilty pleas for Essa Williams and set several court dates, leading up to an April
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After another year in this pandemic, people are getting ready to let loose and celebrate the end of 2021. But there is a lot to keep in mind, in order to keep yourself and those around you safe on New Year’s Eve. Some tips to stay safe: Do not drive intoxicated – Use a sober
Continue Reading PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A 28-year-old giraffe, one of the longest known to live in captivity in the U.S., died on Wednesday in Providence, Rhode Island. The Roger Williams Park Zoo said the female Masai giraffe, Sukari, had age-related ailments including arthritis. The husbandry, animal care and veterinary teams decided to euthanize her after determining
Continue Reading By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer In 2021, it was as if a century’s worth of issues fell on college sports all at once. Lawmakers took aim at the NCAA, undercutting its ability to govern. The Supreme Court issued a scathing rebuke of the so-called collegiate model. A new era of athlete empowerment
Continue ReadingBy Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business Enough already! Can we call it a wrap on 2021? As if this year hasn’t been challenging enough, it’s leaving us with one more parting shot — a Champagne shortage. Revelers looking forward to cheering in 2022 with a favorite bubbly should brace for possible disappointment — especially if you
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Criaturas parecidas a los camarones, un dinosaurio extinto llamado “garza del infierno” y escarabajos de colores se encuentran entre las 552 nuevas especies descritas este año por los científicos del Museo de Historia Natural de Londres. A causa de la pandemia, los investigadores no pudieron viajar a sitios internacionales ni visitar
Continue ReadingBy Oren Liebermann and Nic Robertson, CNN US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s virtual meeting with foreign ministers about the Omicron coronavirus variant last week included the ministers from both Saudi Arabia and Israel, a rare instance where the two countries who do not have formal diplomatic relations participated in the same call. A readout
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Korn Over 475,000 Tesla (TSLA) cars have been recalled due to technical defects that may increase the risk of accidents. Two separate recalls are in place, one regarding the rear-view camera in the Tesla Model 3 and the other involves the frunk, or front trunk, latches in the Model S. The large recall
Continue Reading QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani authorities say a roadside bomb exploded outside a college in the southwestern city of Quetta, killing four people and wounding 15, mostly passers-by. Police say Thursday’s attack happened outside the Science College in the city, which is the capital of Baluchistan province. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing
Continue Reading By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general says a jury has held Teva Pharmaceuticals responsible for contributing to the opioid crisis by delivering a verdict in a sweeping lawsuit filed by the state. Attorney General Letitia James’ office said Thursday that the Suffolk County jury found the company played
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By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general says a jury has held Teva Pharmaceuticals responsible for contributing to the opioid crisis by delivering a verdict in a sweeping lawsuit filed by the state. Attorney General Letitia James’ office said Thursday that the Suffolk County jury found the company played
Continue Reading JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has approved a fourth vaccine dose for people most vulnerable to COVID-19, becoming the first country to do so as it braces for a wave of infections fueled by the omicron variant. The director general of the Health Ministry, announced the decision at a press conference late on Thursday. He says
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