Month: July 2023
Bolivia says it is interested in obtaining Iranian drone technology to protect its borders
By PAOLA FLORES and DANIEL POLITI Associated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia is interested in obtaining Iranian drone technology to protect its borders and combat smuggling and drug trafficking, the Andean country’s Defense Minister Edmundo Novillo confirmed Tuesday, a day after Argentina demanded information on the opaque agreement sealed between Iran and Bolivia
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Multiple suspects in custody after robbing a jewelry store at Palm Desert mall
Update 7-26-23 10:45 a.m. Four suspects are in custody after they robbed a jewelry store inside the Shops at Palm Desert Tuesday evening. Riverside County Sheriff’s Department apprehended a 21-year-old man from Hemet and a 25-year-old woman from Los Angeles, along with two minors. According to the Sheriff’s Department, the suspects shattered display cases with
Continue Reading5 ways parents can shore up a middle schooler’s self-image
By Phyllis Fagell, CNN (CNN) — After a disappointing routine during a gymnastics meet, Jason Moser’s daughter was full of self-doubt, so the 12-year-old tried silently encouraging herself using her own first name. It’s a strategy she learned from her father, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Michigan State University, who researches how talking to yourself as if you were
Continue ReadingAs Twitter fades to X, TikTok steps up with new text-based posts
By The Associated Press The same day owner Elon Musk abruptly dropped Twitter’s name and bird logo as part of its supposed transition to an “anything app,” TikTok impishly announced it will begin letting its users post — you guessed it — text-based messages. The popular app, best known for lip-synced dances, often farcical “challenges”
Continue ReadingA man tried to sail from California to Mexico. He was rescued, but abandoned boat drifted to Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) — A boat that washed ashore in Hawaii last week has been identified as belonging to a California mariner who ran into trouble while sailing from San Diego to Guadalupe, Mexico, seven months ago. The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the owner of the boat sent a distress call on Dec. 12, 2022, KHON-TV
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Former Louisiana police officer charged with 2nd felony count in death of Alonzo Bagley
By Ryan Young and Devon M. Sayers, CNN (CNN) — The Shreveport, Louisiana, police officer charged in the February shooting death of Alonzo Bagley, an unarmed Black man, has been charged with a second felony count related to the incident. Alexander Tyler was charged in February with negligent homicide for Bagley’s death. A second criminal
Continue ReadingChicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz dies at age 70
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Rocky Wirtz, who won three Stanley Cup titles as owner of the Chicago Blackhawks and presided over the team during one of the NHL’s biggest scandals, has died. He was 70. The Blackhawks called Wirtz’s death a “sudden passing.” No further details were provided. NHL Commissioner
Continue ReadingLizzo continues her crusade against negativity by helping a young fan at Sydney concert
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Lizzo is known for sending messages of empowerment to her listeners, and the case was no different this weekend when she paused her show in Sydney, Australia to celebrate one of her young audience members who appeared in need of a little boost. In videos posted to social media
Continue ReadingAttorney for ex-student charged in California stabbing deaths says he’s not mentally fit for trial
By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The former college student charged with murder in the stabbing deaths of two people and attempted murder of a third in a Northern California university town has not showered in the nearly three months he’s been in jail, goes days without eating and believes he will
Continue ReadingKansas football lineman charged in connection with alleged bomb threat
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — University of Kansas football offensive lineman Joseph Krause has been charged with making an aggravated criminal threat that led to the evacuation of a stadium. The Kansas City Star reported Krause made his first court appearance Tuesday. Krause allegedly made a bomb threat that led to Kansas football facilities being evacuated
Continue Reading Police K-9 handler who released dog that attacked an unarmed Black man in Ohio placed on paid leave while incident is under review, mayor says
By Isabel Rosales and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — A Circleville, Ohio, officer who was seen on video deploying a police K-9 that attacked an unarmed Black man while he was surrendering to authorities is on paid administrative leave as the incident is under investigation, the mayor said. Jadarrius Rose, 23, was bitten by a
Continue ReadingGolden Fire in southern Oregon burns dozens of homes and cuts 911 service
BONANZA, Ore. (AP) — A wildfire that started over the weekend in southern Oregon has burned dozens of homes and caused area residents to lose 911 service and internet. The Oregon State Fire Marshal said Tuesday that damage assessments from the Golden Fire east of Klamath Falls showed that 43 residences near the town of
Continue ReadingMichael K. Williams’ nephew urges compassion for defendant at sentencing related to actor’s death
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A 71-year-old man linked to a crew of drug dealers blamed in the death of actor Michael K. Williams has been sentenced to more than two years in prison at a proceeding in which the actor’s nephew urged compassion for the defendant. Carlos Macci was sentenced
Continue ReadingUPS reaches tentative contract with 340,000 unionized workers, potentially dodging calamitous strike
By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — UPS has reached a tentative contract with its 340,000-person union, potentially averting a strike that threatened to disrupt package deliveries for millions of businesses and households nationwide. The agreement was announced Tuesday, the first day that UPS and the Teamsters returned to the table after
Continue ReadingWater at tip of Florida hits hot tub level, may have set world record for warmest seawater
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer The water temperature on the tip of Florida hit hot tub levels, exceeding 100 degrees (37.8 degrees Celsius) two days in a row. And meteorologists say that could potentially be the hottest seawater ever measured, although there are some issues with the reading. Just 26 miles (40 kilometers) away,
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El Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United: Messi es titular y capitán
urielblanco (CNN Español) — Después del debut el sábado de Lionel Messi ––con gol de tiro libre incluido para la agónica victoria sobre Cruz Azul–– el Inter Miami de Gerardo Martino continúa con su participación en la Leagues Cup recibiendo este martes al Atlanta United en el DRV PNK Stadium. Poco antes de que comenzara
Continue ReadingNeglect, drug charges filed against parents of 16-month-old boy fatally shot by brother
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Prosecutors have filed neglect and drug charges against the parents of a 16-month-old boy fatally shot by his 5-year-old brother after the older child found a handgun in their apartment. The charges against 27-year-old Deonta Jermaine Johnson and 24-year-old Shatia Tiara Welch of Lafayette were unsealed Tuesday following their arrests the
Continue ReadingUK billionaire Joe Lewis, owner of Tottenham soccer team, charged with insider trading in US
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors say British billionaire and Tottenham soccer team owner Joe Lewis has been indicted in New York on insider trading charges. The city’s top federal prosecutor disclosed the indictment in a video statement Tuesday. Authorities say Lewis slipped confidential business information to others, including his romantic
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