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Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves says he will push lawmakers to phase out the state income tax, even if federal spending is slashed during Donald Trump’s second term as president. Mississippi is one of the poorest states. It receives billions of dollars a year from the federal government. One
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal investigation into Chinese government efforts to hack into U.S. telecommunications networks has revealed a “broad and significant” cyberespionage campaign aimed at stealing information from Americans who work in government and politics, the FBI said Wednesday. Hackers affiliated with Beijing have compromised the networks of “multiple” telecommunications companies to
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Andrea Gomez (CNN) — El presidente Joe Biden se reunirá por última vez esta semana con el presidente chino, Xi Jinping, mientras se prepara para entregar el poder —y las riendas de la relación bilateral más importante del mundo— al presidente electo Donald Trump en enero. La reunión, prevista para el sábado en el marco
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar lashed out Wednesday at Mexico’s failure to accept aid in the fight against drug cartels, claiming the country “closed the doors” on security cooperation. In a press conference, Salazar launched his harshest criticism yet of rampant violence, police corruption and the Mexican government’s mistaken attitude
Continue Reading Belén Liotti (CNN) –– La operación militar terrestre de Israel en el sur del Líbano se amplió, dijo este miércoles el ministro de Defensa del país, Israel Katz. Katz no aclaró cuándo se tomó la decisión de extender las operaciones ni ofreció detalles sobre lo que implica la expansión. Israel lanzó lo que describió como
Continue ReadingANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks have placed forward Robby Fabbri and defenseman Cam Fowler on injured reserve. The Ducks made the moves Wednesday before their home game against Vegas. Anaheim recalled center Jansen Harkins and defenseman Drew Helleson from their AHL affiliate in San Diego. Fowler missed the Ducks’ past two games with
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story November 13, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston’s pride and joy, Beyoncé, has taken her career to new heights with an astonishing 11 Grammy nominations for her genre-blending country album, Cowboy Carter. The hometown superstar is rewriting the rulebook, breaking barriers, and setting records
Continue ReadingBy Ben Jealous Click here for updates on this story November 13, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — More jobs. Better jobs. Lower energy prices. Cleaner water. Cleaner air. Fewer asthma attacks. Fewer heart attacks. Those are just a few of the benefits working people and communities across this country are reaping from the transition from
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — Legendary musician, composer and producer Quincy Jones died from pancreatic cancer, according to his death certificate. The document, a copy of which was obtained by CNN on Wednesday, listed no other contributing factors to Jones’ death but noted that he had been living with cancer for
Continue ReadingBy Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Eric Hovde, the Wisconsin Republican who nearly unseated Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, acknowledged this week that he lost the election but also raised questions about the legitimacy of the result as he mulls requesting a recount. Even as they celebrate President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, right-wing figures such as tech
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith has asked a court to pause prosecutors’ appeal seeking to revive the classified documents case against President-elect Donald Trump in light of the Republican’s presidential victory. Smith’s team has been evaluating how to wind down the classified documents and the federal 2020 election interference case in
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Beautiful, mild and sunny today across Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley with highs near 80° thanks to a ridge of high pressure over the desert SW. This warm, dry weather continues through Thursday. A significant change is expected as a trough of low pressure moves into the region late Thursday into Friday, bringing cooler
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Several U.S. Catholic bishops on Wednesday encouraged the church to boldly share Vatican teachings on a range of hot-button issues, including the condemnation of abortion, euthanasia, surrogacy and gender-affirming surgery. The prelates acknowledged theirs is often a countercultural view. “We have been too apologetic for too long,” said Bishop Robert
Continue ReadingAssociated Press In picking Rep. Matt Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump is looking to install a fierce loyalist — who has been seen as divisive even within his own party — over some of the more established attorneys whose names had been mentioned for the nation’s top federal prosecutor post.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Republican-led Ohio Senate has approved a bill banning transgender students from using bathrooms that fit their gender identities. Wednesday’s 24-7 vote sends the measure to GOP Gov. Mike DeWine, who plans a legal review. The bill applies to public K-12 schools, colleges and universities. It would not apply
Continue Reading Belén Liotti (CNN Español) –– El Gobierno de Uruguay llamó a sus ciudadanos a evitar o posponer viajes hacia Venezuela, y advirtió que el país está caracterizado por “impedimentos a la libre circulación de las personas”. En un comunicado emitido este miércoles, el Gobierno uruguayo destacó el caso de un ciudadano uruguayo residente en Estados
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania between Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick is headed for a statewide recount, as counties continued Wednesday to sort through outstanding ballots and the campaigns jousted over which ones should count. A noon deadline passed Wednesday for Casey to waive
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astrodome has been in limbo, waiting for its chance at a second life since being shuttered more than 15 years ago. On Wednesday, a nonprofit focused on saving the beloved domed stadium unveiled its $1 billion proposal to refurbish the iconic stadium. Over the years, ideas for its
Continue Reading CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — El 6 de enero de 2021, después del asalto al Capitolio, el día en que algunos seguidores de Donald Trump intentaron evitar la certificación de los votos electorales que confirmaban su derrota, Marco Rubio dijo que lo que vio “se parece más a esos países que a la extraordinaria nación
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PARIS (AP) — Protests erupted in Paris on Wednesday against a controversial gala organized by far-right figures in support of Israel. The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli military, included Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich among its invited guests. The demonstrations came on the eve of a high-stakes soccer match at
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