By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — The remains of a Portland, Oregon, teenager who vanished in the late 1960s have been identified through advanced DNA testing more than 50 years after she went missing, authorities said. In 1970, a Boy Scout troop leader discovered the remains buried in a shallow grave on Sauvie Island in
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — The Eiffel Tower reopened to visitors on Sunday after a six-day closure because of striking employees demanding better maintenance of the historic landmark, showing traces of rust, and salary hikes. The operator of the 330-meter (1,083-foot) tower said in a statement it reached an agreement with unions representing the workers after promising
Continue Reading By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — As the Jorō spider continues to spread across the southeastern United States, its spindly homes can be spotted almost anywhere — even on power lines and stoplights hovering over busy roads. Typical spiders — and most creatures — tend to find the noise and wind disturbance from nearby busy roads
Continue ReadingBy TIA GOLDENBERG, WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Mediators are making progress on an agreement for a weekslong cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and the release of dozens of hostages held in Gaza as well as Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, Israeli media reported Sunday. Israel’s War Cabinet met
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — Vigils took place across the nation for an Oklahoma teenager who died the day after a fight in a high school bathroom in which the nonbinary student said they were a target of bullying. Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old who identified as nonbinary and used they/them pronouns, got into
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — Vigils took place across the nation for an Oklahoma teenager who died the day after a fight in a high school bathroom in which the nonbinary student said they were a target of bullying. Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old who identified as nonbinary and used they/them pronouns, got into
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Palm Desert and Shadow Hills represented the valley in the 2024 CIF State Wrestling Championships at Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, CA. Both schools had representatives for the championship, nine Aztecs and two for the Knights. Brock Mantanona, Andrew Barbosa, David Alonso, Diego Costa, Diego Morales, and Chloe Overgaag highlighted the Aztecs, while Kaylin Montano
Continue ReadingHONOLULU (AP) — Justin McKoy finished with 26 points to guide Hawaii to a 73-65 victory over Long Beach State on Saturday night. McKoy made 10 of 14 shots with four 3-pointers for the Rainbow Warriors (16-12, 8-8 Big West Conference). He added six rebounds. Noel Coleman buried three 3-pointers and scored 18. AJ George
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — Más de 30 años después de que una mujer fuera asesinada en Missouri, la policía anunció que tres hombres fueron arrestadoshos en relación con su muerte con la ayuda de una pista. Kelle Ann Workman fue reportada como desaparecida el 30 de junio de 1989 en el condado de Douglas, Missouri,
Continue ReadingBy KRYSTA FAURIA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Inside the ballroom at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards, “Oppenheimer” was front and center literally and figuratively, snagging the night’s top prize along with trophies for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. Ahead of this year’s Academy Awards, Christopher Nolan’s summer blockbuster increasingly looks like
Continue ReadingBy KRYSTA FAURIA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Inside the ballroom at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards, “Oppenheimer” was front and center literally and figuratively, snagging the night’s top prize along with trophies for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. Ahead of this year’s Academy Awards, Christopher Nolan’s summer blockbuster increasingly looks like
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — Cuando Melanie “Mel” Paquot dijo que iría un semestre de intercambio a Lituania, sus amigos y familiares se extrañaron. A pesar de ser originaria del norte de México, Mel no estaba acostumbrada a temperaturas tan frías y la decisión de irse a Lituania parecía “al azar”, pero era su última oportunidad para aprovechar
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pierre-Luc Dubois and Trevor Moore scored in the shootout as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Saturday night. Leo Carlsson scored for the Ducks in the shootout. Kevin Fiala, who had a goal and an assist, could not convert in the
Continue ReadingSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ndewedo Newbury scored 19 points off the bench to propel San Francisco to a 92-68 romp over Pepperdine on Saturday night. Newbury made 9 of 12 shots and added five rebounds and three assists for the Dons (22-7, 11-3 West Coast Conference). Jonathan Mogbo scored 14 on 7-for-10 shooting before fouling
Continue ReadingBy JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — Since late last century and the early days of the web, providers of digital media like Netflix and Spotify have had a free pass when it comes to international taxes on films, video games and music that are shipped across borders through the internet. But now, a
Continue ReadingBy ERIC HE Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Kiefer Sherwood scored twice, Filip Forsberg added his 27th of the season and the Nashville Predators beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. Juuse Saros made 23 saves and Gustav Nyquist scored into an empty net. After a
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Arrinten Page knocked down Adem Bona going for a rebound early in the game. That’s when Boogie Ellis knew Southern California was playing to win. “I feel like A.P. set the tone. That’s how we have to play,” said Ellis, who scored 18 of his
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Modestas Kancleris and Kaleb Higgins scored 16 points apiece to lead Cal State Bakersfield over UC Davis 75-56 on Saturday night. Kancleris added seven rebounds for the Roadrunners (11-17, 6-11 Big West Conference). Higgins made 5 of 12 shots but just 1 of 6 from 3-point range.
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Graham Ike had 26 points in Gonzaga’s 94-81 win over Santa Clara on Saturday night. Ike also added seven rebounds for the Bulldogs (22-6, 12-2 West Coast Conference). Nolan Hickman scored 20 points and added five assists. Ryan Nembhard shot 7 of 13 from the field and
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Barrington Hargress had 20 points in UC Riverside’s 84-78 victory against Cal Poly on Saturday night. Hargress had three steals for the Highlanders (13-16, 8-9 Big West Conference). Nate Pickens shot 4 for 7 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from
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