By Lisa Respers France, CNN Bret Michaels sounds happy to have welcomed Bret Michaels into his home. The Poison frontman has adopted a 6-year-old Husky who shares his name. The Nebraska Humane Society posted on Facebook about how the dog had saved the life of a 1-month-old kitten who had “flea anemia.” “For adult animals,
Continue ReadingBy GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A Democratic member of Congress is running for North Carolina attorney general next year now that a new redistricting map approved by Republican legislators this week would situate him in a heavily GOP district. Rep. Jeff Jackson of Charlotte won election to the U.S. House
Continue ReadingBy HOLLY RAMER, LISA RATHKE and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press The 18 people killed in two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, included a volunteer youth bowling coach known for encouraging children and a bar manager whose father said his son tried to confront the shooter and died “a hero.” According to Maine State Police, seven
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Before opening the World Series, the Arizona Diamondbacks wanted to recount a series of slights. Overlooked by oddsmakers and angered by analysts, the Diamondbacks find themselves in a Surprise Series against the also unexpected Texas Rangers. But the mindsets couldn’t be more different ahead of
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Loved ones are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man last seen in Desert Hot Springs. Victor Boyzo, 30, has been missing since Oct. 16, according to a missing person poster by loved ones. He is described as a Hispanic man, five feet and six inches tall, with dark brown eyes, and
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By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is moving closer to giving police broad new authority to arrest migrants who cross the U.S.-Mexico border. The Texas House on Thursday passed a measure that puts Republican Gov. Greg Abbott closer to a new confrontation with the Biden administrations over immigration. The measure
Continue ReadingBy JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Officials say a Houston-area deputy accused of fatally shooting a man while confronting him after a shoplifting incident has been indicted by a grand jury for murder. Harris County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Garrett Hardin has been charged in the July 2022 death of Roderick Brooks. Hardin
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Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — El gobierno de México declaró que seis municipios del estado de Guerrero son zonas de desastre natural por las lluvias que generó el letal huracán Otis. Se trata de Coyuca de Benítez, Benito Juárez, Acapulco, Atoyac de Álvarez, Xalpatláhuac y Tecpan de Galeana. La declaratoria se publicó este jueves en
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The state of California is set to distribute $40.5 million in federal funding to build electric vehicle fast-chargers around the state. Governor Gavin Newsom made the announcement this morning, adding the 270 EV chargers will be placed at 26 different sites along highways. The funding comes from President Biden’s “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act”, which
Continue ReadingUNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the appointment of a 39-member global advisory panel to report on international governance of artificial intelligence and its risks, challenges and key opportunities. The U.N. chief told a news conference Thursday the gender-balanced, geographically diverse group which spans generations will issue preliminary recommendations by the
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By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Chipotle, which just announced price hikes, said it will likely charge even more at its California restaurants, blaming a new law that raises minimum wages for fast food (and fast casual) workers in the state. “We haven’t made a decision on exactly what level of pricing we’re going
Continue ReadingBy JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer The removal of contaminated soil from the site of February’s fiery Norfolk Southern derailment in eastern Ohio is expected to be completed sometime this weekend although the larger cleanup will continue. EPA officials and the railroad announced the milestone Thursday in East Palestine near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border nearly nine
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Dos vuelos de carga que el gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, gestionó para llevar suministros a Israel también transportaron drones, chalecos antibalas y cascos para el país, según pudo establecer CNN. El Gobierno de Israel adquirió el equipo y pidió ayuda al estado de Florida para transportarlo, dijo a CNN una
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder announced Thursday that he was ending his 2024 Republican campaign for president and endorsing former President Donald Trump. Elder, who sought to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a failed 2021 recall effort, said in a statement that he had made the “difficult decision” to
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Like last night, west winds will strengthen into the evening with gusts 20-25 MPH along the interstate, stronger through the San Gorgonio Pass. The winds we’re experiencing this week are just a small experience for what will arrive this weekend. Onshore flow will continue throughout the week, keeping afternoons and evenings breezy. The trough placement
Continue ReadingBy EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — “Stop the bombs and save lives!” the Palestinian ambassador pleaded at an emotional U.N. meeting on the war in Gaza. But Israel’s envoy was adamant, declaring again, “We will not rest until Hamas is obliterated.” The war sparked by Gaza’s Hamas rulers’ surprise attacks on
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder announced Thursday that he was ending his 2024 Republican campaign for president and endorsing former President Donald Trump. Elder, who sought to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a failed 2021 recall effort, said in a statement that he had made the “difficult decision” to
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Talk radio host Larry Elder ends his 2024 Republican campaign for president and endorses Donald Trump.
Continue ReadingBy AAMER MADHANII and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says that Russia is executing soldiers who have failed to follow orders and threatening entire units with death if they retreat from Ukrainian artillery fire. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on Thursday detailed the U.S. intelligence finding. It’s a development
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los residentes y turistas de Acapulco, en México, han empezado a compartir sus historias de búsquedas desesperadas y supervivencia mientras la comunidad enfrenta el impacto sin precedentes del huracán Otis este miércoles. Melitón López dijo a CNN este jueves que viajó a Acapulco para buscar a su hija, Fátima, de quien
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