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By Kocha Olarn and Heather Chen, CNN Authorities in Thailand are scrambling to locate a metal cylinder with dangerous radioactive contents that went missing from a power plant this week, warning the public of serious health risks should they come across it. The revelation comes just two months after Australia was forced to launch a
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By MEGAN JANETSKY and MARLON GONZÁLEZ Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Honduras’ decision to cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favor of China is yet another sign of growing Chinese influence in Latin America. For decades the Asian superpower funneled billions of dollars into investment and infrastructure projects across the region. Now, as geopolitical
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Golden State forward Andre Iguodala is set to have surgery next week on his fractured left wrist. The Warriors announced Iguodala’s status Wednesday night before their game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Iguodala sustained the injury Monday night in a home victory over the Phoenix Suns. An update on how long
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WASHINGTON (AP) — TikTok was dismissive Wednesday of reports that the Biden administration was calling for its Chinese owners to sell their stakes in the popular video-sharing app, saying such a move wouldn’t help protect national security. The company was responding to a report in The Wall Street Journal that said the Committee on Foreign
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — TikTok was dismissive Wednesday of reports that the Biden administration was calling for its Chinese owners to sell their stakes in the popular video-sharing app, saying such a move wouldn’t help protect national security. The company was responding to a report in The Wall Street Journal that said the Committee on Foreign
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By Paradise Afshar, CNN A man who in 2021 was an Army trainee in South Carolina was found not guilty by reason of insanity last week in connection with an alleged hijacking of a school bus with 18 elementary students onboard. Jovan Collazo, who is now 25, had been accused of getting on a bus
Continue ReadingBy Laura He and Anna Cooban, CNN European markets breathed a small sigh of relief Thursday as beleaguered lender Credit Suisse accepted a loan from Switzerland’s central bank, but investors in Asia were still concerned by turmoil that’s hit the global banking sector in recent days. Europe’s benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Banks index, which tracks
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — TikTok was dismissive Wednesday of reports that the Biden administration was calling for its Chinese owners to sell their stakes in the popular video-sharing app, saying such a move wouldn’t help protect national security. The company was responding to a report in The Wall Street Journal that said the Committee on Foreign
Continue ReadingBy Ted Scouten Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — “We are declaring today Frank Orilio Day in the City of Hollywood,” Mayor Josh Levy said to a packed City Commission chamber. March 15, 2023 is a day to honor Frank Orilio. “They’re telling the people, ‘here’s a guy thats still running
Continue Reading By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday he wants state regulators to decide whether to impose the nation’s first penalty on oil companies for price gouging, pivoting after months of negotiations with legislative leaders failed to reach an agreement on a bill aimed at reining in the
Continue Reading By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday he wants state regulators to decide whether to impose the nation’s first penalty on oil companies for price gouging, pivoting after months of negotiations with legislative leaders failed to reach an agreement on a bill aimed at reining in the
Continue Reading By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — South Korean and Japanese leaders will meet later Thursday in Tokyo in a bid to overcome disputes over history and quickly rebuild security and economic ties later, as a North Korean missile launch and encounters between Japanese and Chinese vessels in disputed waters show what’s at stake
Continue Reading KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time defending champion Virginia swept both relay titles on Wednesday night at the NCAA women’s swimming and diving championships. Virginia leads the standings after the first night of competition with 80 points, followed by Texas with 64 and California with 56. Virginia set an NCAA record in the 200-yard relay to
Continue ReadingBy Lauren del Valle, CNN A Michigan man who allegedly threatened on social media to kill state Attorney General Dana Nessel and other Jewish members of Michigan’s government pleaded not guilty to making threatening interstate communications during his arraignment Wednesday. Jack Eugene Carpenter III was indicted last week by a federal grand jury, which also
Continue Reading By SEAN MURPHY and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — A federal judge in Texas raised questions Wednesday about a Christian group’s effort to overturn the decades-old U.S. approval of a leading abortion drug, in a case that could threaten the country’s most common method for ending pregnancies. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk heard more
Continue Reading By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Defensive lineman Morgan Fox agreed to terms on Wednesday to remain with the Los Angeles Chargers. Fox’s agent, David Canter, posted on social media about Fox’s deal. Fox started 13 games last season, including the playoffs, and finished second on the team in sacks with a career-high 6 1/2.
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The rain has passed, but major flooding is still impacting residents across the Valley. In the West Valley, what looked like a river flowing quickly right off of Highway 111 kept Snow Creek Village residents from leaving. Snowcreek Canyon Road was shut down, which could leave residents stranded for days. Snowcreek Canyon Road Video from
Continue ReadingBy Hande Atay Alam, CNN Efforts are underway to find more than 2 tons of natural uranium reported missing from supplies held in Libya, the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed Wednesday. A spokesman from the nuclear watchdog told CNN in an email that “approximately 2.5 tons of natural uranium” contained in 10 drums were found
Continue Reading NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Ethiopia needs to make more progress implementing a peace agreement with its northern Tigray region before relations with the U.S. are normalized. Speaking in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, Blinken said Ethiopia must make progress ensuring “there are no ongoing gross violations of human rights”
Continue Reading TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals announced deals Wednesday with linebacker Kyzir White, offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt and defensive lineman Kevin Strong. White and Froholdt were added on two-year deals while Strong signed a one-year contract. The 26-year-old White gives the Cardinals a veteran linebacker to pair with Zaven Collins and Isaiah Simmons. He
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