ATHENS, Greece (AP) — NATO member Greece says it wants to help traditional ally Armenia shift alliances westward, arguing that improved ties with the European Union would boost stability in the troubled Caucasus region. Armenia, which has close military and trade ties with Russia, is reeling from a border conflict with neighbor Azerbaijan in recent
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By Amy Simonson, Ed Lavandera and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Texas’ Republican attorney general is suing a Catholic nonprofit that assists migrants, claiming his office has information “strongly suggesting” the group has engaged in “alien harboring, human smuggling, and operating a stash house,” according to a news release. Ken Paxton is now trying to revoke the
Continue ReadingBy DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden was meeting Tuesday with the top four leaders of Congress to press them to act quickly to avoid a looming government shutdown early next month and to pass emergency aid for Ukraine and Israel. Biden was hosting House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., Senate Majority
Continue ReadingBy SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Qatar’s emir has arrived in France for a two-day state visit as his country plays a key role in ongoing diplomatic efforts to achieve a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is to meet with President Emmanuel Macron on
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By Janae’ Hancock Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — The name of one Kansas City teen is being mentioned right alongside the greatest gymnast of all time. One day before making her debut in the Winter Cup, 16-year-old CaMarah Williams got the surprise of a lifetime when Simone Biles
Continue ReadingBy Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — What is a flag carrier? Although there’s no official definition for the term, in aviation a flag carrier is usually a country’s most representative airline, flying the largest number of international routes. Most countries have a flag carrier, and some even have more than one, such as the United
Continue ReadingBy DYEPKAZAH SHIBAYAN Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s government and union workers have begun a new nationwide strike that threatens to shut down key services while people are angry about soaring inflation and growing economic pain. Since taking office last year, President Bola Tinubu has enacted policies that include doing away with fuel
Continue ReadingBy SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America The federal government will fund 17 projects across the U.S. to expand access to renewable energy on Native American reservations and in other rural areas, the Biden administration announced Tuesday. The $366 million plan will pay for solar, battery storage and hydropower projects in sparsely populated regions where
Continue ReadingBy SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America The federal government will fund 17 projects across the U.S. to expand access to renewable energy on Native American reservations and in other rural areas, the Biden administration announced Tuesday. The $366 million plan will pay for solar, battery storage and hydropower projects in sparsely populated regions where
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Harry Enten, CNN (CNN) — The Republican presidential primary season has been one long slog for the past month and half. Just three states – Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina – have had caucuses or primaries in which both Donald Trump and Nikki Haley were on the ballot. The small number of
Continue ReadingGermán Padinger (CNN) — Las primarias de Michigan de este martes no sólo evaluarán la fuerza del presidente Joe Biden en un estado clave para la contienda, sino que también servirán como prueba de fuego sobre la negativa del presidente a pedir un alto el fuego en Gaza. El ardiente apoyo de Biden a Israel
Continue ReadingBy Abbas AlLawati, George Ramsay and Sammy Mncwabe, CNN (CNN) — Cristiano Ronaldo has come under scrutiny for a gesture he made towards fans following Al-Nassr’s 3-2 win against Al-Shabab in the Saudi Pro League on Sunday. In footage from the match, fans can be heard taunting Ronaldo by chanting about Lionel Messi, a long-time
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By Brendan Kirby Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — The mother of a LeFlore High School student charged with a school shooting questioned the evidence against her daughter after a judge postponed a preliminary hearing on Monday. “It’s been so many stories, and we’re just trying to get to the
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A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Valley and surrounding areas until Noon, but so far winds haven’t been too disruptive. We have seen at least one road closure due to reduced visbility. An area of low pressure is slowly clearing the region, so winds will remain a potential issue through the morning but
Continue ReadingBy Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Wedding the deeply personal to the political, “God Save Texas” turns three filmmakers loose on their hometowns, using their memories and current realities to explore the justice system, race and environmentalism through the complex prism of the very conservative Lone Star State. With Lawrence Wright’s book as connective tissue,
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By Natalie Shepherd Click here for updates on this story CEDARBURG, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A Cedarburg woman is heading to Tanzania next month to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. It’ll be tough, but maybe not as hard as what she’s already done. Last year, Natasha Irish donated a kidney to a stranger. Now that stranger has become
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — There’s a moment in Jennifer Lopez’s documentary “The Greatest Love Story Never Told” in which she learns that her co-star Jane Fonda is worried about Lopez “overly flaunting” her relationship with Ben Affleck. Turns out Fonda wasn’t the only one with concerns. The project gives a behind-the-scenes look
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN) — Iván Cantú dice que ha insistido durante más de 20 años en que es inocente de los dos asesinatos que lo llevaron al “corredor de la muerte” de Texas. Pero a un día de su ejecución, se le acaba el tiempo para presentar su caso. “El tiempo corre”, dijo Cantú en
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The City of Palm Desert is honoring public safety workers for their dedication during Tropical Storm Hilary. A mural is underway on the front wall of the corporation yard on 42nd Avenue, where city staff typically begin and end their days. The mural, approved two weeks ago, is scheduled for completion in May. Artist Trinity
Continue ReadingBy YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Experts from the U.N. Human Rights Commission have appealed to Belarusian authorities Monday to pardon an opposition politician diagnosed with a severe form of cancer while in prison. The 66-year-old Ryhor Kastusiou is the leader of the Belarusian Popular Front party. He is serving a 10-year
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