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By BARRY HATTON Associated Press LISBON, Portugal (AP) — When the United Kingdom walked out of the European Union two years ago, Brexit supporters believed that British pragmatism and common sense would not only see them through but would allow their country to flourish as it stood alone. That self-image was, many felt, part of
Continue ReadingBy Luke McGee, Rob Picheta and Christian Edwards, CNN The resignation of Liz Truss on Thursday after a disastrous six-week premiership has set the ball rolling on the race to be the next Conservative Party leader. A new leader, who as head of the largest party in the House of Commons becomes Britain’s prime minister,
Continue ReadingCNN By Allison Chinchar and Jennifer Gray, CNN A dozen states could see cooler than normal temperatures this winter, according to NOAA’s outlook released Thursday morning. That could mean an increase in energy consumption across the northern tier of the US — amid rising energy costs. “It takes energy to heat your house,” Andrew Dessler,
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By Zoe Sottile, CNN Diwali, the Hindu celebration known as the “Festival of Lights,” will be a public school holiday in New York City starting next year. Mayor Eric Adams announced plans to include the holiday in the public school schedule at a press conference on Thursday morning, alongside state assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar and Department
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — One of the music world’s most articulate and introspective performers, Lucinda Williams, has a memoir coming out next spring. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has a deal with Crown for “Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You,” scheduled for April 23. Williams, 69, will look back to her wandering childhood, when she
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SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With several billion dollars in federal money secured for drought-stricken western states, managers and officials on the Rio Grande are hopeful some will reach their communities and bring attention to the challenges facing one of North America’s longest rivers. Stretches of the river near Albuquerque, New Mexico went
Continue Reading SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With several billion dollars in federal money secured for drought-stricken western states, managers and officials on the Rio Grande are hopeful some will reach their communities and bring attention to the challenges facing one of North America’s longest rivers. Stretches of the river near Albuquerque, New Mexico went
Continue Reading SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With several billion dollars in federal money secured for drought-stricken western states, managers and officials on the Rio Grande are hopeful some will reach their communities and bring attention to the challenges facing one of North America’s longest rivers. Stretches of the river near Albuquerque, New Mexico went
Continue ReadingBy Betsy Klein, CNN More Americans are getting their Covid-19 updated booster shots, new data show, but Biden administration officials caution the recent uptake is still not enough as the winter months and the threat of new outbreaks approach. Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expected to be posted later Thursday
Continue ReadingCNN By Betsy Klein, CNN More Americans are getting their Covid-19 updated booster shots, new data show, but Biden administration officials caution the recent uptake is still not enough as the winter months and the threat of new outbreaks approach. Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expected to be posted later
Continue Reading By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press ADA, Okla. (AP) — Many of the 39 Native American tribes based in Oklahoma have played a role in state politics for decades, often quietly and behind the scenes. But this year many are wielding their considerable influence more openly to oppose a second term for Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt.
Continue ReadingBy Allison Chinchar and Jennifer Gray, CNN A dozen states could see cooler than normal temperatures this winter, according to NOAA’s outlook released Thursday morning. That could mean an increase in energy consumption across the northern tier of the US — amid rising energy costs. “It takes energy to heat your house,” Andrew Dessler, a
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW RODRIGUEZ Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, California (KCAL) — Los Angeles police tased and arrested a man in Mid-Wilshire after he allegedly attacked a woman with a sword. When officers arrived at the 1200 block of Victoria Avenue they found the suspect, Eric Herrera, walking in the middle of
Continue Reading CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN If you’re flying American Airlines on an upcoming trip outside of the US, the front of the plane will look a bit different. The airline said it is eliminating its first-class cabin on international flights because customers aren’t purchasing the increasingly expensive tickets. Here’s what else you need to know
Continue ReadingBy Luke McGee, CNN Boris Johnson appears to be on the verge of attempting a stunning political comeback. Allies of the former UK prime minister — who resigned in disgrace only three months ago — believe he will stand in the leadership contest that will follow the resignation of his successor, Liz Truss. Two sources
Continue ReadingCNN By Luke McGee, CNN Boris Johnson appears to be on the verge of attempting a stunning political comeback. Allies of the former UK prime minister — who resigned in disgrace only three months ago — believe he will stand in the leadership contest that will follow the resignation of his successor, Liz Truss. Two
Continue Reading By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma executed inmate Benjamin Cole on Thursday morning despite claims from his attorneys that he had been severely mentally ill. Cole was pronounced dead at 10:22 a.m. at Oklahoma’s state penitentiary in McAlester. He was the sixth Oklahoma inmate to be executed since the state resumed
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By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The major freight railroads appear unwilling to give track maintenance workers much more than they received in the initial contract they rejected last week, increasing the chances of a strike. The railroads rejected the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division union’s request to add
Continue Reading By Brynn Gingras, Nicki Brown, John Miller and Amir Vera, CNN The body of missing Princeton University student Misrach Ewunetie was found on campus Thursday, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office said. Her body was found at about 1 p.m. on the facilities grounds, behind tennis courts, according to a statement from Mercer County prosecutor Angelo
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Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — Liz Truss, primera ministra del Reino Unido, anunció su renuncia apenas seis semanas después de asumir el cargo, profundizando la crisis política en el país y especialmente dentro del Partido Conservador. Truss llegó a Downing Street el 6 de septiembre en reemplazo de Boris Johnson, pero desde entonces su corto período
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