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By Sandra MacGregor, CNN (CNN) — It’s hard not to feel a little sorry for the Ecuadorian capital of Quito. Often viewed by travelers as an inconvenient layover en route to the Galapagos Islands, the city is an underappreciated metropolis as rich in history and singular attractions as Ecuador’s acclaimed archipelago. Travelers willing to give
Continue ReadingBy BILL LUNN, KTBS TV Click here for updates on this story BENTON, Louisiana (KTBS) — Mark Allen has served his country, state and city, in more than one capacity. He served in the Louisiana Army National Guard and was deployed to Iraq. He continues to serve as a first responder with the Shreveport Fire
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Carmelo Anthony, one of the greatest scorers the NBA has ever seen, has announced his retirement from basketball at the age of 38. The third pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, Anthony enjoyed an illustrious 19-year career that included 10 NBA All-Star appearances, six All-NBA selections, a scoring title
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Sofía Narváez (CNN Español) — Elizabeth Coti es una maestra que enseña español a sus alumnos con canciones como “Ella baila sola” de Peso Pluma y Eslabón Armado y “Titi me preguntó” de Bad Bunny. Nacida en Texas, pero de familia guatemalteca, Elizabeth Coti es maestra de español en Liberty City, Texas, y en lugar de dar
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW RAMOS Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — It was supposed to be a weekend of family fun at the annual Armed Forces Carnival in Tinley Park, but that fun was cut short. The carnival was shut down after a chaotic flash mob involving 400 teenagers unfolded, causing police to
Continue Reading Sofía Narváez (CNN) — Aunque tiene uno de los mayores éxitos de la industria musical en mucho tiempo, no esperes que Miley Cyrus salga de gira. Durante una entrevista recientemente publicada con British Vogue, Cyrus habló sobre el éxito de su exitoso sencillo “Flowers” y dijo sobre las giras: “Ha pasado un minuto”. Miley Cyrus quiere
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — “NCIS: Los Angeles” has come to a close after 14 seasons. The second of a two-part finale aired Sunday, hinting at bright futures for Sam (played by LL Cool J) and Callen (played by Chris O’Donnell). The two have played special agents on the show since the pilot aired
Continue ReadingCNN By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — There have been no shortage of surprises for Michael Block since the 46-year-old club pro authored one of sport’s great surprise stories at the PGA Championship. Before he had even left Oak Hill Country Club, he’d been invited to play two PGA Tour events: Thursday’s Charles Schwab Challenge
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, Poppy Harlow and Sara Sidner, CNN (CNN) — This was uncharted territory for Michael Block. Playing in the final round of a major, paired alongside one of the greats of the game, was like a dream for the 46-year-old who works full-time as a golf instructor. And that was before he drilled
Continue ReadingBy Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter (CNN) — The Supreme Court declined on Monday to take up a challenge brought by Canadian duck and goose farmers who sought to challenge California’s ban on foie gras and argued that the controversial delicacy is the most “maligned and misunderstood food in the world.” The court
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By John Miller and Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) — Two boys who were reported missing last week and found dead in different rivers in Manhattan may have been last seen playing together at the water’s edge, according to a law enforcement source. Alfa Barrie, 11, and Garrett Warren, 13, were seen together in Harlem between
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By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are moving tentatively Monday, as Wall Street waits to see whether a pivotal meeting in the afternoon will help the U.S. government avoid a potentially disastrous default on its debt. The S&P 500 was 0.1% higher after coming off its best week since March.
Continue ReadingBy Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A former soldier who lost both his legs in an explosion in Afghanistan has made history by conquering Everest. Hari Budha Magar, a former corporal in the British Army’s Gurkha regiment, reached the summit of the world’s highest mountain on Friday afternoon. The news was announced on Magar’s Instagram
Continue Reading CNN By Rob Picheta and Nathan Hodge, CNN (CNN) — The images are arresting: Russian fighters aligned with Ukraine crossing the border into Russia’s Belgorod region, seizing a checkpoint and sowing confusion and anger in Moscow. Residents of the settlements under attack in Russia’s Belgorod region have been resettled in other areas as authorities continue
Continue Reading By Alaa Elassar, Eric Levenson and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — The killings of four University of Idaho students in an off-campus home in Moscow in November 2022 were as brutal as they were perplexing. The group of friends had gone out in the college town and returned to their shared home late. The next
Continue ReadingBy BRIANA SMITH Click here for updates on this story PITCAIRN, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A Pitcairn daycare building that collapsed on Sunday morning has been torn down. Investigators are still working to determine what caused part of the Dreamers and Achievers Day Care Center building to come crashing down on Sunday morning. Crews worked overnight
Continue Reading By Gul Tuysuz, CNN Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) — Turkey’s third-placed presidential election candidate, Sinan Ogan, on Monday backed frontrunner Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a boost ahead of the scheduled runoff vote. Ogan, who received 5.17% of votes in the first round of the presidential election that took place on May 14, told a news conference
Continue Reading By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — Three Southwest states announced Monday they have struck a historic deal to cut billions of gallons of Colorado River water usage over the next four years, about half of which would be completed by next year, in an effort to stave off a crisis at the nation’s largest reservoirs.
Continue ReadingBy JESSE ZANGER Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A woman is in critical condition after being shoved into a subway car. According to the NYPD, it happened just after 6 a.m. Sunday at the Lexington Avenue-63rd Street Station. Police said a man walked up behind her and shoved her
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Mackenzie Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Asheville police said they’re hoping evidence left behind at the scene of a shooting Friday afternoon, May 19, on Patton Avenue and North Ann Street will lead to identification of the gunman. Around 5 p.m. Friday, the gunfire rang out
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