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By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A parliamentary committee in Kenya has launched an inquiry into alleged human rights violations and ethical breaches by a British army training unit that has been active for decades in the East African country. Britain has roughly 200 military personnel permanently based in Kenya. But some
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Opera Philadelphia is postponing a show to save money, and gearing up for a change in leadership. David Devan will retire next spring following 13 years as general director. Devan, who recently turned 60, says the organization shouldn’t have “a bunch of 60-, 70-year-olds figuring out
Continue ReadingBy ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Americans increased their purchases at retailers last month – for clothing, dining out, sporting goods and other areas – in a sign that solid consumer spending is still powering a resilient U.S. economy. Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.7% in July from June, according to
Continue ReadingBy DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer The Russian ruble has fallen a long way in recent months, and the country’s central bank is stepping in to halt the slide. It also wants to stop the inflation that a weaker currency can cause. Russia’s currency is down because Moscow has been earning less from selling oil
Continue ReadingBy COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — When Denver police responded to a potential case of domestic violence this month, they say a man reached into a vehicle and then soon after rushed toward a police officer. The officer thought he was holding a knife and fired two shots at Brandon Cole, killing him.
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Temperatures are on the rise as we move into midweek. An Excessive Heat Warning is in place from 10 a.m. Wednesday until 8 p.m. Thursday as temps soar above 112 for the Coachella Valley. A Heat Advisory is up for areas West of the Valley for the same time period. Because of lingering humidity, the
Continue ReadingBy ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Americans increased their spending last month as inflation continued to ease on eggs, electronics, used cars and other items, and the job market remains healthy. Retail sales rose 0.7% in July from June. The gain followed a revised 0.3% increase the previous month, the Commerce
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Thompson Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Asheville Fraternal Order of Police President Rondell Lance believes a council member’s slashed car tires and Asheville Police Department’s two torched patrol vehicles are the result of an anti-police and anti-government mindset within the city. On Thursday, all Asheville City
Continue ReadingBy TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Palestinian health officials say Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinians, including a 16-year-old, in a raid in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli military said troops came under fire during an operation and shot back. Also Tuesday, an Israeli court ordered released to house
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Despite having served time for his role in the BALCO scandal, Victor Conte stands out for being unrepentant. The latest edition of Netflix’s sports docuseries “Untold,” “Hall of Shame,” gives him another moment in the spotlight, providing a once-over-lightly rehash of track, football and especially baseball figures who
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business New York (CNN) — US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen ate a “magic mushroom” on a recent trip to Beijing, but the aftereffects don’t sound that special. CNN’s Erin Burnett spoke to her Monday, asking about the “mushroom experience” that set off a social media frenzy and dramatically boosted business for
Continue ReadingCNN By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business New York (CNN) — US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen ate a “magic mushroom” on a recent trip to Beijing, but the aftereffects don’t sound that special. CNN’s Erin Burnett spoke to her Monday, asking about the “mushroom experience” that set off a social media frenzy and dramatically boosted business
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Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — “Mataron a mi amigo”, escribió Christian Zurita en su cuenta de X —antes Twitter— el 9 de agosto pasado, cuando el crimen contra el candidato a la presidencia Fernando Villavicencio estaba a punto de convertirse en la noticia que cambiaría las elecciones presidenciales del próximo 20 de agosto. Menos de
Continue Reading Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Cecily Aguilar, la mujer acusada en relación al asesinato en 2020 de la soldado del Ejército Vanessa Guillén, fue sentenciada a 30 años de cárcel en una prisión federal. Aguilar se declaró culpable el año pasado de un cargo de complicidad y de tres cargos por hacer una declaración falsa. El
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Desert Sands Unified School District students returned to school on Tuesday for the 2023-2024 school year. It’s another year of learning for many students. For some students, it’s their very first time entering a classroom. How can you as a parent address the first day of school jitters? The American Academy of Pediatrics offers the
Continue ReadingBy MARTHA MENDOZA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Child welfare advocates filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday asking a judge to force the Biden administration to block imports of cocoa harvested by children in West Africa that can end up in America’s most popular chocolate desserts and candies. The lawsuit, brought by International Rights Advocates, seeks
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is suing Shell, alleging a fire at the oil giant’s Houston-area petrochemical plant damaged the environment. The lawsuit filed Aug. 7 in Travis County seeks more than $1 million in damages. A Shell spokesperson says the company is aware of the lawsuit but does not comment on pending litigation. The
Continue ReadingBy ILAN BEN ZION Associated Press TEL MEGIDDO, Israel (AP) — An ancient Christian mosaic bearing an early reference to Jesus as God is at the center of a controversy that has riled archaeologists: Should the centuries-old decorated floor, which is near what’s believed to be the site of the prophesied Armageddon, be uprooted and
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By Emi Jozuka and Eru Ishikawa, CNN Tokyo, Japan (CNN) — Evacuation warnings have been issued to more than 237,000 people across 11 prefectures in Japan as Typhoon Lan hit the west of the country on Tuesday, according to Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency. The typhoon made landfall near Shionomisaki in Japan’s Wakayama prefecture
Continue ReadingBy JACK JEFFERY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s health ministry says clashes in the capital between rival militias have left residents trapped in their homes unable to escape the violence. The fighting appears to be the most intense in Tripoli this year. According to local media, fighting broke out between the 444 brigade and
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