Month: January 2023
Avalanche at exit of Tibet highway tunnel kills at least 8
BEIJING (AP) — An avalanche trapped vehicles outside a highway tunnel in Tibet, and at least eight people have died. The falling snow and ice collapsed at the exit of the tunnel connecting the city of Nyingchi in Tibet’s southwest with an outlying county on Tuesday evening. Authorities reported Wednesday night the search was ongoing,
Continue Reading Lesion removed from Jill Biden’s eyelid was non-cancerous
WASHINGTON (AP) — A lesion removed by surgeons last week from first lady Jill Biden’s left eyelid was a non-cancerous growth, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, physician to President Joe Biden, said Wednesday. O’Connor said in a memo released by the White House that a biopsy showed that the legion was seborrheic keratosis, a “very common, totally
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López Obrador dice que su gobierno analizará el pedido del Chapo Guzmán de que lo regresen a México
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — El presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, confirmó este miércoles que su gobierno recibió un pedido del narcotraficante Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán para ser retornado a México, y señaló que ese análisis está en la esfera de la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores. En su habitual conferencia matutina, el mandatario
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Actor Julian Sands missing in Southern California mountains
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (AP) — Actor Julian Sands, star of several Oscar-nominated films including “A Room With a View,” has been missing for five days in the Southern California mountains, where he was hiking, authorities said Wednesday. Sands, 65, was reported missing Friday on a trail on Mt. Baldy, San Bernardino County sheriff’s spokeswoman Gloria
Continue Reading Defensoría del Pueblo de Perú reporta un nueva muerte relacionada con las protestas
Alejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — La Defensoría del Pueblo de Perú informó que se elevó a 51 la cifra de personas muertas en hechos relacionados con las recientes protestas, de las cuales 50 son civiles. De acuerdo con el informe presentado en la tarde de este miércoles, otra persona murió por hechos vinculados con el
Continue Reading Trump critica a líderes evangélicos por no apoyar su aspiración presidencial para 2024
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Pocos días antes de que Donald Trump tenga su primer acto de campaña para las elecciones de 2024 en Carolina del Sur, un estado cuya población evangélica ha desempeñado durante mucho tiempo un papel fundamental en sus primarias presidenciales, el expresidente arremetió contra los conservadores religiosos que se han negado a
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Caltrans begins construction on I-10 Desert Rehab Project
The project, which is expected to wrap up in 2026, spans 13 miles of the I-10 east of the Dillon Road Interchange and east of the Cactus City Rest Area. Roadway improvements include repaving, an additional eastbound truck climbing lane, new railings and safety signs. Caltrans representatives say the project also includes a solar power
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A whale belonging to one of the rarest species is ‘likely to die,’ after entanglement, NOAA says
By Kristen Rogers, CNN The world’s population of North Atlantic right whales has been decimated in recent years by human-caused vessel strikes and rope entanglements, and now another member of this rare species faces the same fate. A 4-year-old female right whale found heavily entangled about 20 miles east of Rodanthe, North Carolina, is “likely
Continue Reading A whale belonging to one of the rarest species is ‘likely to die,’ after entanglement, NOAA says
CNN By Kristen Rogers, CNN The world’s population of North Atlantic right whales has been decimated in recent years by human-caused vessel strikes and rope entanglements, and now another member of this rare species faces the same fate. A 4-year-old female right whale found heavily entangled about 20 miles east of Rodanthe, North Carolina, is
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Poodle puppy rescued from deep sewage drain in Palm Springs
First responders rescued a poodle puppy that fell down a deep sewage drain in Palm Springs. The pup was being chased by some children in the area. During the chase, he fell about 20 feet down the opening at an abandoned Palm Springs Country Club off of N Whitewater Drive, according to the Palm Springs
Continue Reading DOJ and FBI open civil rights investigation into the death of Memphis man who passed away after arrest
By Sara Smart and Jamiel Lynch, CNN The FBI and Department of Justice have opened a civil rights investigation into the death of Tyre Nichols, who passed away in a hospital after being arrested by Memphis police, according to a statement from US Attorney Kevin Ritz on Wednesday. “Last week, Tyre Nichols tragically died, a
Continue Reading USC to name field after Olympic track star Allyson Felix
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California will name the field at the university’s track stadium after Olympic champion sprinter Allyson Felix. Such honors are usually reserved for major donors. Felix graduated from USC in 2008 with a degree in elementary education. She grew up in Los Angeles and used to walk the campus as a
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Cooler-than-normal temperatures persist
An active weather pattern continues for California as yet another trough of low-pressure moves inland on Thursday. This will aid in keeping our temperatures mild for January and send more cloud cover our way. It won’t be much, but some light precipitation is expected over the higher elevations in Riverside County, surrounding the Coachella Valley,
Continue ReadingBritish actor Julian Sands identified as missing hiker
By Chuck Johnston, Camila Bernal and Sarah Moon, CNN British actor Julian Sands, known for his work in shows like “24” and movies like “A Room with a View” and “Arachnophobia,” has been identified as a hiker missing in the Mt. Baldy, California area since last Friday, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
Continue ReadingNew Zealand leader Jacinda Ardern announces shock resignation before upcoming election
By Jessie Yeung and Hilary Whiteman, CNN New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Thursday she will stand aside for a new leader within weeks, saying she doesn’t believe she has the energy to seek re-election in the October polls. Speaking at a news conference, Ardern said her term would end by February 7, when
Continue Reading Staley looks ahead to Chargers’ offseason after tough exit
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Staley remained steadfast he would remain head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers despite plenty of speculation about his future. “I am aware of the speculation because I have to be briefed of it to be prepared for guys like you,” Staley said
Continue Reading La primera ministra de Nueva Zelandia, Jacinda Ardern, sorprende y anuncia que dejará su cargo antes de las próximas elecciones
macamilarincon (CNN) –– La primera ministra de Nueva Zelandia, Jacinda Ardern, anunció este jueves que presentará su renuncia dentro de unas semanas y agregó que no se siente con la energía para buscar la reelección en las elecciones de octubre. Hablando en una conferencia de prensa, Ardern dijo que su mandato terminaría el 7 de
Continue Reading Ukraine helicopter crash kills interior minister, others
By MALAK HARB Associated Press BROVARY, Ukraine (AP) — A helicopter carrying Ukraine’s interior minister crashed into a kindergarten in a foggy residential suburb of Kyiv on Wednesday, killing him and about a dozen other people, including a child on the ground, authorities said. Interior Minister Denys Monastyrskyi, who oversaw the country’s police and emergency
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Star power: Big names with big game give big boost to 2023 American Express
Five of the top seven golfers in the world are here this week for the 2023 American Express, making for one of the strongest group of headliners here in a long time. 🌟 STAR POWER 🌟 These are big time names with big time game! The Core Four at this week’s @theamexgolf all addressed the
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