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Month: September 2024

Chile’s leftist president vows to seek repeal of dictatorship-era amnesty law

Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile’s left-wing president President Gabriel Boric has promised to push for the repeal of an iron-clad amnesty that has for decades ruled out most investigation of crimes against humanity committed by Gen. Augusto Pinochet’s military dictatorship. President Boric’s vow Wednesday  — during a speech commemorating the 51st anniversary of

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BurgerFi files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Fast casual chain BurgerFi filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday after months of reporting financial distress. BurgerFi is another casualty of the rough business conditions hitting fast casual chains this year, which included Rubio’s, Buca di Beppo and Red Lobster also declaring bankruptcy. Even if not filing

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Video shows person running and hiding in backyards in neighborhood near Northwest High School after shooting

By Bill Schammert Click here for updates on this story     OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Video from the neighborhood shows a person running through backyards after the shooting at Omaha Northwest High School. The suspect, also a student at the high school, was on the run for about half hour before being arrested, Omaha police said.

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Canada’s Conservative leader says his party plans no-confidence motion against Trudeau’s government

Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says his party plans to put forward a no-confidence motion “at the earliest possible opportunity” in hopes of bringing down Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government. Poilievre called on New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh to support the motion and trigger an election.

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Denzel Washington hands over to his son Malcolm and keeps August Wilson in the family

AP Film Writer TORONTO (AP) — August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” deals profoundly with ancestry and heritage, which makes it all the more fitting that the new film adaptation, produced by Denzel Washington and directed by his son Malcolm, is a family affair. “The Piano Lesson,” which premiered Tuesday at the Toronto International Film Festival,

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