By Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — Schools in Louisiana could soon be required by law to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The state House of Representatives gave final passage to House Bill 71 on Tuesday in a 79-16 vote, sending it to Republican Gov. Jeff Landry’s desk. Only Democrats voted against the legislation. If the governor
Continue ReadingBy AAMER MADHANI Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Joe Biden renewed his election-year pitch to Black voters on Wednesday, lashing out at Donald Trump’s “MAGA lies” and said the winner of this year’s White House race will make crucial decisions, including nominees for the Supreme Court, that could affect the country for decades. Biden
Continue ReadingBy GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa held a national election Wednesday that could be the country’s most hotly contested in 30 years, with the long-ruling African National Congress party facing a stern test to hold onto its majority. The ANC has been the majority party and in government
Continue ReadingBy PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan prosecutors told a judge Wednesday they are evaluating new claims of sexual misconduct made against Harvey Weinstein and could potentially seek a new indictment against the former movie mogul ahead of his scheduled retrial on rape charges later this year. Assistant District Attorney Nicole Blumberg
Continue ReadingMIDDLETON, Wis. (AP) — Authorities say two people died when a house exploded and caught fire in southern Wisconsin. One person was found dead in the home’s ruins after it exploded around 11 p.m. Tuesday just outside the city of Middleton. And Middleton Fire Chief Aaron Harris says a second body was found Wednesday. He
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan prosecutors say they might seek new indictment of Harvey Weinstein after more accusers came forward.
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Donald Trump, que se forjó una imagen mística como epítome descarado del poder, nunca había tenido menos poder para dictar su propio destino. Su reputación, su futuro y quizá incluso el destino de la Casa Blanca se pondrán este miércoles en manos de 12 ciudadanos de su ciudad natal, Nueva York,
Continue ReadingBy GERALD IMRAY, MOGOMOTSI MAGOME and FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africans voted Wednesday at schools, community centers, and in large white tents set up in open fields in an election seen as their country’s most important since apartheid ended 30 years ago. It could put the young democracy into unknown territory.
Continue ReadingBy CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria has adopted a new national anthem reintroduced nearly a half-century ago after it was dropped for the current one. The switch came into effect on Wednesday after the country’s leader signed a new law. The law has been widely criticized among many Nigerians who said
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL R. SISAK, JENNIFER PELTZ, ERIC TUCKER and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The jury in Donald Trump’s hush money trial asked to rehear testimony Wednesday less than four hours after beginning deliberations in the first criminal case against a former American president. The four requests included testimony related to
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By Juli McDonald Click here for updates on this story PEABODY, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A traveling pop-up art display has a new permanent home at the Northshore Mall. “I Am More,” a community conversation on mental health, all began with one artist’s struggle – and the outpouring of support that followed. “As wonderful as that
Continue ReadingBy Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday alleging President Joe Biden’s campaign, former President Donald Trump’s campaign and CNN violated federal campaign laws in scheduling the network’s June 27 presidential debate. The complaint alleges CNN “colluded” with the Biden and Trump campaigns
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Antony Blinken, afirmó este miércoles que Israel debe decidir si su campaña militar en Gaza merece la pena por su costo en vidas civiles. Apenas unos días después de que un ataque israelí matara a decenas de palestinos desplazados en Rafah, Blinken afirmó que
Continue ReadingBy Caroline Bach Click here for updates on this story JANESVILLE, Wisconsin (WKOW) — Police arrested a Beloit man accused of throwing a dog against a wall at a home in Janesville. Janesville police said they responded to a home on N. Parker Drive Monday night for a report of disorderly conduct. Officers found a
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — Brasil retiró a su embajador en Israel de la embajada de Tel Aviv tras meses de tensión por la guerra en Gaza, según un decreto publicado este miércoles en el diario oficial brasileño. El embajador Frederico Meyer se incorporará a la misión permanente de Brasil ante la Organización de las Naciones Unidas
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Editor’s note: language. Prosecution testimony began Wednesday for a 39-year-old woman accused of fatally shooting her husband during an argument at their Coachella home. Cindy Gicela Parra, is charged with murder, assault with a deadly weapon, spousal abuse and gun and severe bodily injury allegations, for the death of Francisco Lopez in 2022. The case
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN) — “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin” es disco muy misterioso. Grabado en secreto por el legendario grupo de hip-hop Wu-Tang Clan durante seis años, solo se hizo una copia física del álbum y un pequeño puñado de personas lo escucharon completo. Ahora unos pocos afortunados miembros del público podrán escucharlo, si
Continue ReadingBy Dave Pehling, Lauren Toms Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Police in the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday helped U.S. Marshals arrest a fugitive wanted in a Massachusetts rape case nearly two decades after he fled that state during his trial, authorities said. According to a press release
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — A group of drag artists have launched a new coalition in response to attacks on drag expression. On Wednesday, the group of artists – including Hysteria Brooks, a victim impacted by the Club Q shooting that left five people dead in Colarado in 2022 – announced the launch of
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Jury deliberations in Donald Trump’s criminal trial have begun following the delivery of jury instructions by the judge and a whirlwind day of closing arguments. Jurors began deliberations Wednesday after receiving instructions about the law governing the hush money case and what they can consider as they evaluate the former president’s
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