Month: June 2022

‘The Umbrella Academy’ weaves Elliot Page’s journey into its messy third season

June 21, 2022 3:00 PM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN In the most newsworthy aspect of “The Umbrella Academy’s” third season, the Netflix series incorporates Elliot Page’s transitioning into the story, a moment that’s addressed sensitively and relatively early. Beyond that, the show descends from its second-season cliffhanger into an ever-more-convoluted world of shifting timelines, battling super-teams and existential dangers,

Civil jury finds Bill Cosby sexually abused Riverside County teen in 1975

June 21, 2022 2:48 PM Associated Press, Jesus Reyes

By BRIAN MELLEY SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Jurors at a civil trial found Tuesday that Bill Cosby sexually abused a 16-year-old girl at the Playboy Mansion in 1975. The Los Angeles County jury delivered the verdict in favor of Judy Huth, who is now 64, and awarded her $500,000. Jurors found that Cosby intentionally caused harmful

Rodrigo Londoño, quien era conocido como “Timochenko”, reconoce los secuestros de las FARC ante la JEP: Fue uno “uno de los más abominables crímenes”

June 21, 2022 2:32 PM CNN Newsource

CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — Rodrigo Londoño, conocido por su alias “Timochenko” cuando se desempeñaba como comandante de las FARC, reconoció este martes, ante la Jurisdicción Especial para la Paz de Colombia (JEP), la responsabilidad de la guerrilla desaparecida en los secuestros, que calificó como “uno de los más abominables crímenes” cometidos por la organización

Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar declared winner in Texas recount

June 21, 2022 2:29 PM Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A recount in Texas has affirmed Democrat U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar as the winner of his primary race against progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros. Results of a nine-county recount announced Tuesday showed the nine-term congressman winning by 289 votes. It’s the second time that Cisneros, a 29-year-old immigration attorney who once interned

1/6 panel: Local ‘heroes’ rebuffed Trump, then faced threats

June 21, 2022 2:28 PM Associated Press

By LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House 1/6 committee heard chilling, tearful testimony Tuesday that Donald Trump’s relentless pressure to overturn the 2020 presidential election provoked widespread threats to the “backbone of our democracy”— election workers and local officials who fended off the defeated president’s demands despite personal risks.

Impeachment prosecutors: S. Dakota AG lied about fatal crash

June 21, 2022 2:27 PM Associated Press

By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Prosecutors at the impeachment trial of South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg say he lied to investigators and abused the power of his office after he struck and killed a pedestrian. They are seeking conviction on a pair of impeachment charges that would mean automatic removal

Peru’s ex-presidential candidate Fujimori announces divorce

June 21, 2022 2:26 PM Associated Press

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Former Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori has revealed she is ending her marriage to her Peruvian-American husband, Mark Villanella. The 47-year-old Fujimori 47 said on her Twitter account Tuesday that they made the decision “after extensive reflection.” She adds that the couple is ending the marriage “on the best terms and

Brittney Griner’s call with her wife has been rescheduled, State Department says

June 21, 2022 2:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN A call between detained WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle Griner, has been rescheduled, the US State Department said Tuesday, after a “mistake” prevented the couple from speaking on their anniversary Saturday. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Tuesday that the call “will take place in relatively short order”

Sheriff’s Dept. will conduct ‘Critical Incident Training’ at DSUSD schools starting this week

June 21, 2022 2:21 PM Jesus Reyes

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with the Desert Sands Unified School District to conduct critical incident training at local schools this week. Details on the locations and time of the training were limited, however, the department did confirm that it will start this week and continue on multiple dates/sites until the first week

9th mayor in Puerto Rico this year accused of corruption

June 21, 2022 2:21 PM Associated Press

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A former Puerto Rico mayor who vanished earlier this year while still in his position has pleaded guilty in a federal corruption case. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Tuesday that José Luis Cruz is accused of participating in a bribery conspiracy and receiving $10,000 in exchange for the award

Jan. 6 takeaways: Trump’s state playbook; ‘hateful’ threats

June 21, 2022 2:20 PM Associated Press

By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection is turning to former President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign on state and local officials to overturn his 2020 election loss. In its fourth hearing this month, the panel examined how Trump focused on a few

Martin Sheen se arrepiente de haberse cambiado el nombre

June 21, 2022 2:19 PM CNN Newsource

Alexandra Ferguson (CNN)– Aunque Martin Sheen dice que su nombre sigue siendo legalmente Ramón Estevez, se arrepiente de haberlo cambiado por su carrera. El protagonista de “West Wing” habló con Closer Weekly sobre la adopción de su nombre artístico. “Ese es uno de mis arrepentimientos. Nunca cambié mi nombre oficialmente”, dijo. “Sigue siendo Ramón Estevez

EXPLAINER: How platforms dealt with ‘RINO hunting’ video

June 21, 2022 2:17 PM Associated Press

By AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press Washington (AP) — When a GOP Missouri U.S. Senate candidate released a video Monday in which he cocked a gun after calling for a hunt of fellow Republicans who he believes are “RINOs,” or Republicans in Name Only, Facebook scraped it off its platform within a few hours. But it’s

US Forest Service admits errors in routine prescribed burn that sparked largest fire in New Mexico history

June 21, 2022 2:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Henderson and Ella Nilsen, CNN A Chief’s Review of New Mexico’s Hermits Peak Fire released Tuesday found that US Forest Service errors during a routine prescribed burn contributed to the largest wildfire in New Mexico history. A years-long backlog of projects owing to department furloughs during the 2018-2019 government shutdown, complications of working

Fashion creators sue Hailey Bieber over her new brand’s name

June 21, 2022 2:13 PM Associated Press

By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two former college roommates who created a successful clothing line under the “Rhode” trademark sued model Hailey Bieber on Tuesday, saying she’s creating market confusion by marketing a skin care line under the Rhode name. The lawsuit in Manhattan federal court asked a judge to cite

Senators say agreement on gun violence compromise is at hand

June 21, 2022 2:09 PM Associated Press

By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators have moved to the brink of an agreement on a bipartisan gun violence bill, Democrats’ lead negotiator said Tuesday, potentially teeing up votes this week on an incremental but notable package that would stand as Congress’s response to mass shootings in Texas and New York that

How are the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for young children different?

June 21, 2022 2:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Finally, Covid-19 vaccines for kids under the age of 5 are going into tiny arms and legs this week. Since the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended two options for this age group — one from Pfizer/BioNTech and another from Moderna — parents and caregivers may be wondering which

Biden celebrates US Covid-19 vaccine rollout for kids under 5 years old

June 21, 2022 1:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited a Washington, DC, vaccination clinic on Tuesday where children under the age of 5 are being immunized against Covid-19 — part of the first cohort of young kids to be immunized against the virus following the US Centers for Disease Control and

El periodista ruso Dmitry Muratov vendió su medalla del Premio Nobel en US$ 103,5 millones para ayudar a los refugiados ucranianos

June 21, 2022 1:57 PM CNN Newsource

Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El periodista ruso Dmitry Muratov, que ganó el Premio Nobel de la Paz el año pasado, subastó este lunes su medalla por US$ 103,5 millones, cuya recaudación se donará para ayudar a los niños ucranianos refugiados. Heritage Auctions tuiteó que Muratov “subastó su #NobelPeacePrize de 2021 a beneficio del fondo para

Waukesha Christmas parade suspect’s attorneys change plea, claiming mental health issues played a role in the tragedy

June 21, 2022 1:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Amir Vera, Amanda Musa and Jarrod Wardwell, CNN Attorneys of the man accused of driving an SUV through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, changed his plea in court Monday, saying mental health issues played a role in the crash. Darrell Brooks, 40, originally pleaded not guilty to several counts of first-degree intentional homicide

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