CNN By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — In a surprise move, an Illinois judge has removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s ballot based on the 14th Amendment’s so-called “insurrectionist ban.” The decision is paused, giving Trump a short period of time to appeal. Wednesday’s unexpected decision comes as a similar anti-Trump challenge from
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — En una medida sorpresiva, una jueza de Illinois retiró al expresidente Donald Trump de la boleta electoral del estado basándose en la llamada “prohibición de insurrección” de la Enmienda 14. Sin embargo, la decisión quedó en pausa para darle a Trump un breve plazo de apelación. La inesperada decisión de
Continue ReadingBy SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers have passed legislation that if approved by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin would allow recreational retail sales of marijuana to begin next year. In 2021, Virginia became the first Southern state to legalize marijuana. But because of political gridlock since then, the state still hasn’t
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — From allegations of plotting to overturn an election he lost to illegally stowing classified documents at his Florida estate, former President Donald Trump faces four criminal indictments in four different cities as he vies to reclaim the White House. The cases, totaling 91 felony counts, are winding through the courts at different
Continue ReadingBy ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s government is reimposing some visa requirements on Mexican nationals visiting Canada, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Quebec’s premier has been urging the federal government to slow the influx of refugees which he says has been straining resources. The official
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Fox and Ted Barrett, CNN A powerful counterweight to former President Donald Trump is exiting stage left from Republican leadership and leaving in his wake a major showdown over the future of the party. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s decision to step aside as the longest serving Senate leader in history comes as Republicans are at an inflection
Continue ReadingST. LOUIS (AP) — Federal regulators have issued a $55,000 fine after St. Louis’ largest nursing home closed without warning, although experts said the amount collected will likely be smaller. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced the fine in a letter to the owners of Northview
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El Desert Regional Medical Center en Palm Springs cerró una de sus dos cocinas debido a evidencia de plagas, anunciaron funcionarios del hospital el martes. “Nos tomamos en serio esta situación. Siguiendo nuestros protocolos, hemos solicitado recursos adicionales para evaluar minuciosamente el área y realizar cualquier trabajo necesario”, Los funcionarios dijeron que durante un breve
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — A happier life after getting married may not just be in fairy tales. It’s in the data, too. Adults who are married report being far happier than those in any other relationship status, according to a Gallup Poll published Friday. “Any way you analyze those data, we see a
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The Palm Springs Convention Center is now the first convention center in California to become a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Staff underwent extensive and comprehensive training in the field of autism and sensory-sensitivity to be able to better accommodate autistic individuals and enhance the
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — El universo de “Dune” creado por el escritor estadounidense Frank Herbert regresa a la pantalla grande esta semana con el estreno de la secuela dirigida por el director canadiense Denis Villeneuve. “Dune: Parte Dos”, de Warner Bros. (que, como CNN, es una unidad de Warner Bros. Discovery), llega a los cines
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The Macy’s store at the Palm Desert mall will remain open. This comes as the company plans to close 150 namesake stores across the country as part of its new strategy. The Palm Desert store’s status was confirmed by a representative of Macy’s on Wednesday. Macy’s Statement “Our new strategy is designed to return Macy’s,
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL R. SISAK and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appellate judge on Wednesday refused to halt collection of Donald Trump’s $454 million civil fraud penalty while he appeals, leaving the former president less than a month to pay the staggering sum or secure a bond covering the full
Continue ReadingTORONTO (AP) — The Canadian Football League says it is investigating allegations made by a former Toronto Argonauts strength and conditioning coach that they were wrongfully dismissed and quarterback Chad Kelly harassed them. The coach filed a statement of claim with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice last week alleging a pattern of harassment by
Continue ReadingBy DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A bill that would have let people serving with prison terms in Virginia petition a court to consider reducing their sentences after serving a minimum of 15 years has been defeated in the state’s General Assembly. This is the third consecutive year that a so-called second
Continue ReadingBy TERRY CHEA Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Crowds lined up in San Francisco on Wednesday to see — and smell — the blooming of an endangered tropical flower that releases a pungent odor when it opens once every several years. An Amorphophallus titanum, also known as a corpse flower, began blooming Tuesday afternoon
Continue ReadingBy ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has approved a Democrat-drawn congressional map that gives the party a modest boost in a few battleground districts. The map approved Wednesday comes as the party’s candidates face a heavily contested election year in which House races in the state could
Continue ReadingBy EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department says Mississippi is failing to protect inmates in three prisons from violence because it does not adequately supervise incarcerated people, control contraband or investigate harm and misconduct. The department released its report Wednesday about Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, South Mississippi Correctional
Continue ReadingBy Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Electronic Arts plans to lay off 5% of its employees, making it the latest company in the gaming and tech space to reduce its workforce. EA, the maker of lucrative game franchises such as the Madden NFL games and Apex Legends, said the layoffs are part of
Continue ReadingBy TERRY CHEA Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Crowds lined up in San Francisco on Wednesday to see — and smell — the blooming of an endangered tropical flower that releases a pungent odor when it opens once every several years. An Amorphophallus titanum, also known as a corpse flower, began blooming Tuesday afternoon
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