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Month: October 2024

Harris raises $633 million in the third quarter but spends heavily in final push

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris’ campaign and affiliated Democratic committees raised more than $359 million in September alone and about $633 million for the quarter ending Sept. 30. That pushed their total for the election over $1 billion and maintaining a large advantage over her opponent, Republican Donald Trump. But the vice president’s

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New Mexico authorities rescue hundreds after flooding strands many in high water and leaves 2 dead

Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities in New Mexico have rescued hundreds of people in the Roswell area after record rainfall produced severe flooding over the weekend. The flooding left at least two people dead and stranded many on rooftops and in high water. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared an emergency Monday.

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Gradual warming this week

After a weekend of sunny and comfortable weather, we’re starting to warm back up a bit. Highs will climb into the lower 90s, only a couple of degrees above normal. High pressure building in across the Desert Southwest will increase temps through midweek, with highs stabilizing in the mid-to-upper 90s for much of the week.

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US missile deployment to Philippines ‘incredibly important’ for combat readiness, US general says

Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A US Army general says the deployment by the US military of a mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines was “incredibly important” and allowed American and Filipino forces to jointly train for the potential usage of such heavy weaponry in conditions in an Asian tropical archipelago. U.S. Maj.

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Albania’s former president Meta is arrested for alleged corruption

Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania’s left-wing Freedom Party says its leader and former Albanian president Ilir Meta has been arrested on alleged corruption charges. Local media showed Meta being arrested in the capital, Tirana, by officers with the National Investigation Bureau. The party’s secretary-general calls it “a criminal kidnapping.” There is no immediate

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Moldova backs joining EU by razor-thin margin as president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy

By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Moldovans have voted by the thinnest of margins in favor of joining the European Union, near-complete results showed Monday, as President Maia Sandu condemned an “unprecedented assault” by foreign actors on the country’s democracy. With more than 99% of votes counted, 50.4% had voted “yes” in the pivotal referendum

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