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BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A prominent Belarus filmmaker and a critic of Minsk’s authoritarian government has handed a letter to the Serbian presidency signed by hundreds of artists, appealing against his extradition to his home country where he says he could be tortured and killed. Andrei Hniot was arrested in Serbia last October on an
Continue ReadingBy Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Tiny plastic shards and fibers were found in the nose tissue of human cadavers, according to a small new study. The threads and microplastic pieces were discovered in the olfactory bulb, the part of the nose responsible for detecting odors that sits at the base of the brain. “Once
Continue ReadingBEDFORD, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say an 8-year-old girl took an SUV from her Ohio home and drove for miles to a store where she was later found unharmed. The girl and the vehicle were reported missing around 9 a.m. Sunday. Bedford police say family members told them they had last seen the girl at
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 37 people serving prison sentences for what his office described as “extremist” crimes. It is the fourth time since July that the authoritarian leader has pardoned dozens of political prisoners in what some observers see as an attempt to soften his image. Lukashenko’s
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Sofía Barruti (Associated Press) — Tito Jackson, uno de los hermanos que conformaron el querido grupo pop Jackson 5, falleció a los 70 años. Ahora puedes seguirnos en WhatsApp Channel Tito fue el tercero de nueve hijos de Jackson, entre los que se encuentran las superestrellas mundiales Michael y su hermana Janet, parte de una familia
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Heather Locklear has made her first public appearance in almost three years. According to People magazine, the 62-year-old actress joined some of her “Melrose Place” at 90s Con Florida over the weekend in Daytona Beach, Florida. The publication reported that she appeared on two panels where she reminisced
Continue ReadingAssociated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A candidate in Sao Paulo’s mayoral race has been treated and released from a hospital after one of his five rivals in a televised debate slammed him with a metal chair following references to allegations of sexual misconduct. Pablo Marçal, a personal development influencer turned right-wing politician, referred
Continue ReadingAssociated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — When the legendary businessman and leader of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett, eventually passes away, the next generation of Buffetts — Howard, Susie and Peter — are poised to become one of the most powerful forces in philanthropy. But it wasn’t always going to be that way. Buffett announced in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett’s adult children — Susie, Howard and Peter Buffett — have long track records as philanthropists, giving away more than $15 billion of their dad’s money through their foundations since 2006. But because they don’t habitually seek publicity about their donations, they’ve flown under the radar as a
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two former New York City Fire Department chiefs have been arrested on charges that they solicited tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to provide preferential treatment in the department’s fire prevention bureau. Authorities announced bribery, corruption and false statements charges on Monday against Anthony Saccavino and Brian Cordasco.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Christian pastor from California has been freed from China after nearly 20 years behind bars and is back home in the U.S., the State Department said Monday. David Lin, 68, was detained after he entered China in 2006, later convicted of contract fraud and sentenced to life in prison,
Continue ReadingBy Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Harland & Wolff, the 163-year-old firm that built the Titanic, has declared itself insolvent after failing to secure funding to continue trading. The loss-making UK shipbuilder said Monday that it would likely begin administration proceedings in the coming days. Administration provides a way for companies in the United
Continue Reading Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — México celebra un año más de su independencia con el tradicional grito de Dolores, que marcó el inicio de la guerra de independencia de la colonia española hace 212 años. Los mexicanos salen a las plazas públicas y reviven lo que, según la historia oficial, ocurrió la madrugada del 16
Continue ReadingDETROIT (AP) — A second person has died after a shooting at a popular tailgating site following a Detroit Lions game. Detroit police provided an update Monday. A fight broke out late Sunday afternoon at Eastern Market, an open-air gathering spot. The Lions had just lost to Tampa Bay nearby at Ford Field, 20-16. Police
Continue Reading Paulina Nares (CNN) — La tripulación Polaris Dawn de SpaceX está en casa, culminando así una misión de cinco días en órbita -que incluyó la primera caminata espacial comercial del mundo- amerizando en el golfo de México. La cápsula Crew Dragon con cuatro astronautas aterrizó en la costa de Dry Tortugas, Florida, a las 3:37
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Christian pastor from California has been freed from China after nearly 20 years behind bars and is back home in the U.S., the State Department said Monday. David Lin, 68, was detained after he entered China in 2006, later convicted of contract fraud and sentenced to life in prison,
Continue ReadingBy Catherine Nicholls, CNN London (CNN) — Former BBC news presenter Huw Edwards has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment suspended for two years by a London court for having indecent images of children, according to PA Media. The suspended sentence comes with requirements including the completion of a sex offender treatment program and 25
Continue ReadingMOSCOW (AP) — The trial of a French citizen arrested in Russia on charges of unlawfully collecting information on military issues started but was quickly adjourned for a month. Laurent Vinatier was arrested in Moscow in June and if convicted, he could face up to five years in prison. Vinatier had earlier admitted guilt, setting
Continue ReadingAP Science Writer Hot flashes and night sweats are among the most infamous menopause maladies. But you might want to pay attention to your teeth and gums, too. “I’m not sure that people are aware of this,” said Dr. Thomas Sollecito, chief of oral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Hormonal changes — mainly a
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It was a successful weekend for the biggest soccer teams across Europe, as the domestic season got back underway following a short international break. Highlights included a remarkable performance from Barcelona’s wonderkid Lamine Yamal, another hat-trick from Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane and a goal for Real Madrid superstar
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