Jury seated in Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial, with opening statements to begin Wednesday
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Jury seated in Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial, with opening statements to begin Wednesday.
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Biden opens NATO summit by announcing new air defenses for Ukraine
By Kayla Tausche, Michael Williams and Oren Liebermann, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced plans to supply new air defenses to Ukraine in a speech opening the NATO summit – providing much-needed support for the country at a critical juncture in its defense against Russia’s invasion. The US, Germany, and Romania
Continue ReadingPharmacy benefit managers profit at expense of patients and small pharmacies, FTC says
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Pharmacy benefit managers, which negotiate the terms for prescription drug access for hundreds of millions of Americans, are racking up profits while squeezing patients and independent pharmacies, according to an interim staff report released Tuesday by the Federal Trade Commission. The commission, which launched an inquiry into the opaque
Continue ReadingNavy sailor disciplined for trying to access Biden’s health records early this year
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department says a Navy sailor tried to access President Joe Biden’s medical records early this year, but no personal information was compromised. The Navy says a sailor assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command searched for the name “Joseph Biden” in the military’s health care system. The
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First Alert Weather Alert: The combination of heat and humidity makes for an uncomfortable day
The notorious ridge of high pressure that has been impacting our weather since last week is still enjoying its time over the Western United States. Temperatures 10°+ above normal are expected to persist through Thursday. The (what feels like) always there Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the Coachella Valley until Friday night. Riverside and San
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Kroger, Albertsons announce stores that would be sold under merger; Includes several Valley locations
Kroger and Albertsons today released a list of 579 stores that would be sold off under a proposed mega-merger of the grocery giants, including 63 locations in California. The vast majority of the California locations are in Southern California and includes stores in Palm Desert, La Quinta, and Palm Springs. According to Bloomberg, Kroger CEO
Continue ReadingGreene and Westburg replace Glasnow and Devers on All-Star Game rosters
NEW YORK (AP) — Cincinnati right-hander Hunter Greene and Baltimore infielder Jordan Westburg became first-time All-Stars on Tuesday when they were picked as injury replacements. Greene was selected by Major League Baseball to fill the spot of Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow, placed on the 15-day injured list because of back tightness in a
Continue ReadingMuslim inmate asks that state not autopsy his body after execution
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama inmate scheduled to be executed next week is requesting that the state not perform an autopsy on his body because of his Muslim faith. Keith Edmund Gavin, 64, is scheduled to be executed July 18 by lethal injection. Gavin filed a lawsuit last month asking a judge to stop
Continue ReadingAl Sharpton to deliver eulogy for Black man who died after being held down by Milwaukee hotel guards
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Rev. Al Sharpton is set to travel to Milwaukee to deliver a eulogy for a Black man who died after being pinned to the ground by hotel security guards. Announced Tuesday, the visit by Sharpton will come just days before the Republican National Convention begins in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Continue ReadingWhat cognitive tests can show — and what they can’t
AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s the new chant in Washington politics: “Get a cognitive test!” Political opponents, armchair pundits and even nervous supporters are demanding that President Joe Biden undergo such testing after his dismal debate performance – even though his physician says he gets, and passes, an annual neurologic exam. Former President
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ANÁLISIS | Las sanciones al petróleo ruso acercaron a Putin y Modi. Ahora, estrechan sus lazos nucleares
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La imagen de Vladimir Putin paseando personalmente al primer ministro de la India, Narendra Modi, en un minicoche eléctrico por su residencia demuestra hasta qué punto se han hecho amigos los dos líderes. La polémica visita de Modi a Moscú, que coincidió con la lluvia de misiles rusos sobre un hospital infantil
Continue ReadingNew Mexico village ravaged by wildfire gets another pounding by floodwaters
RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — A southern New Mexico mountain village that was recently ravaged by wildfire is getting another pounding, this time by floodwaters. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency Tuesday for Ruidoso. Storms have dropped about 1.5 inches of rain on mountainsides that were charred just weeks earlier. With no vegetation
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 10: NATO summit, 2024 race, Beryl aftermath, Immigration, Human plague
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Close calls on airport runways this year have alarmed the flying public and aviation experts alike. This week, a United Airlines plane lost a wheel during takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport while two planes in upstate New York almost used the same runway, spurring an investigation. Here’s what
Continue Reading Dónde y cuándo se jugará la final de la Eurocopa 2024
Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — La Eurocopa 2024 se encuentra en sus fases finales. España derrotó a Francia, mientras que Inglaterra enfrentará a los Países Bajos el miércoles. ¿Dónde y cuándo se jugará la final de la Eurocopa? Los finalistas del sorteo serán quien resulte ganador entre España y Francia y entre Inglaterra y Países
Continue ReadingOfficials confirm human case of plague in Colorado
By Maya Davis, CNN (CNN) — A case of plague has been confirmed in a person in Pueblo County, Colorado, officials said Tuesday. The case was flagged Friday from preliminary test results, and the potential source of the infection is still under investigation, the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment said in a news release.
Continue ReadingVice President Harris stops by US Olympic basketball practice. Her message: ‘Bring back the gold’
AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris was a surprise guest at the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team’s practice Tuesday, and her message was clear. “Bring back the gold,” Harris said. Harris — who flew to Las Vegas on Tuesday for campaign appearances — addressed the team briefly at the end
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Trial date set for Cathedral City man accused of killing teen boy
A judge today confirmed an upcoming trial date for a man accused of gunning down a 17-year-old boy in Cathedral City. Juan Landeros-Garcia, 25, is scheduled to be tried for murder on Sept. 17. He was arrested April 6, 2020, two days after fellow Cathedral City resident Isaiah Guerra was found suffering from at
Continue ReadingJustice Sonia Sotomayor’s security detail shoots man during attempted carjacking, authorities say
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A member of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s security detail shot an armed man during an attempted carjacking in the early morning hours, according to court documents. It happened as two deputy U.S. Marshals were on duty in a government car in Washington, D.C., about 1 a.m. on July 5.
Continue ReadingKlay Thompson believes he could be the missing piece for the Mavs after leaving the Warriors
AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Klay Thompson remembers telling Luka Doncic he thought the Dallas superstar was on a path to greatness after Golden State beat the Mavericks in the Western Conference finals two years ago. Now that Thompson has left the only NBA team he has known in 13 years to join Doncic
Continue ReadingVirginia joins other states with effort to restrict cellphones in schools
Associated Press FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Virginia has joined a growing number of states that are pushing for cellphone restrictions in public schools. Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order Tuesday to establish state guidance for local school systems. The governor cited concerns over students’ academic achievement and mental health. He pointed to an
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