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By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Attorneys for a prisoner scheduled to become the first person to be executed in Arizona in nearly eight years is making another bid to try to stop his execution. The attorneys for Clarence Dixon argued their client’s psychological problems keep him from rationally understanding why the state
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By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The only big mistake that Cleveland rookie Steven Kwan has made during his first four big league games came in left field, where he was trying to rush a catch-and-throw to the plate and had a flyball bounce off the heel of his glove.
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By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Some vendors on Etsy say they are halting sales of their items on the site for a week to protest a hike in the fees the crafts e-commerce marketplace charges them. Starting Monday, Etsy sellers must pay a 6.5% commission on each transaction, up from
Continue Reading Associated Press PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — A man accused of dumping body parts around central Arizona has decided to represent himself and proceed to trial. Walter Harold Mitchel III had been scheduled Monday to change his not guilty plea in the case. But he told a Yavapai County judge he wants to go to trial
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Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Por tercer año consecutivo, un afortunado seguidor del género “true crime”, historias basadas en crímenes reales, podrá ver 24 horas de documentales cruentos y ganar dinero mientras tanto. El servicio de streaming de documentales MagellanTV pagará a un afortunado US$ 100 por hora de crímenes vista, para un total de US$
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago Cubs reliever Keegan Thompson has been suspended for three games for hitting Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen with a pitch. Cubs manager David Ross was suspended for one game by Major League Baseball. Thompson and Ross also were fined an undisclosed amount. Ross will serve his suspension Tuesday at Pittsburgh.
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By Amy Simonson and Jenn Selva, CNN Several structures have been damaged or destroyed in a fast-moving fire south of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Valencia County Fire Chief Matt Propp said Monday. Fire officials say the blaze is now about 300 acres and evacuations will continue overnight. In an earlier interview with CNN, Propp said the
Continue Reading By Amir Vera and Rob Frehse, CNN The California woman who falsely accused a Black teenager of stealing her cell phone and then attacked him in a New York City hotel lobby pleaded guilty to unlawful imprisonment in the second degree as a hate crime, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced. In December 2020, Miya
Continue Reading Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — La cara oculta de la Luna, que nunca vemos desde la Tierra, aparece sorprendentemente diferente a la esfera que acostumbramos ver en el cielo nocturno. El hemisferio visible con el que estamos tan familiarizados se ve más oscuro en algunos lugares —resultado de los grandes flujos de lava antiguos, llamados yegua
Continue Reading LAS VEGAS (AP) — Unusually gusty winds have been sweeping through parts of Nevada, spurring a dust storm warning in metro Las Vegas. High gusts between 30-40 mph have already been reported Monday around Nellis Air Force Base and areas of greater Las Vegas. High gusts between 30-40 mph (48-64 kph) have already been reported
Continue ReadingBy Forrest Brown and Marnie Hunter, CNN For the third week in a row, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not add a single new destination to its highest-risk Level 4 category for travel. In fact, seven destinations in Asia and the Caribbean moved to the CDC’s lowest-risk category for travel during
Continue Reading By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press The mother of a Puerto Rican Olympian has died after being struck by a stray bullet fired from the street at another person while she was in her Connecticut home over the weekend. That’s according to police and her daughter, Yarimar Mercado Martinez, a rifle shooter on the Puerto Rico
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — The Lerner family that has owned the Washington Nationals since 2006 is exploring the possibility of selling the Major League Baseball franchise. Manager Dave Martinez says Mark Lerner called him to deliver the news. Lerner in recent years had said the family would never sell the team. The Lerners hiring a firm
Continue Reading By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Indiana Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard made three midseason trades, it was clear he intended to rebuild. Now, he can begin in earnest. And not much is off limits. After watching the Pacers post their lowest single-season victory total since 1984-85, Pritchard and
Continue ReadingBy Holmes Lybrand and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN A jury in Washington, DC, on Monday found an ex-Virginia police officer guilty on all six charges he faced for his actions around the US Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. Thomas Robertson, a former sergeant of the Rocky Mount police in Virginia, faced charges including impeding law
Continue Reading By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham was one of the only players on the court more than an hour before a recent game, breaking a sweat as if he was trying to keep his job even though his future in Detroit is secure as the No.
Continue ReadingBy Pete Muntean, CNN JetBlue Airways is slashing as much as one in every 10 flights from its summer schedule despite what it calls heavy demand for travel. JetBlue said it is canceling 8% to 10% of flights starting in May through the summer following a weekend of widespread cancellations it blamed on severe weather
Continue ReadingBy Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business A coalition of thousands of Etsy sellers signaled support for a one-week strike starting on Monday — the same day the online marketplace known for its unique handicrafts will start hiking the fees it charges those who use its platform to earn a living. An online petition started by Etsy
Continue Reading SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Former Syracuse star Sue Ludwig will be an assistant on the Orange women’s basketball team, which is headed by former teammate Felisha Legette-Jack. Legette-Jack was named the coach about two weeks ago. Ludwig and Legette-Jack helped lead the Orange to their first Big East championship and first NCAA Tournament appearance in
Continue Reading MADRID (AP) — Rayo Vallecano’s winless streak in the Spanish league has reached 12 matches after a 1-1 draw at home against Valencia. Valencia opened the scoring through Carlos Soler in the 57th minute and the hosts equalized thanks to Sergi Guardiola in the 83rd at Vallecas Stadium. Rayo hasn’t won in the league since
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