ATLANTA (AP) — Federal authorities have released an update on the investigation into fires at the BioLab chemical plant near Atlanta. The September blazes produced a toxic chemical cloud that forced nearby residents to shelter in place. Fires at the BioLab plant in Conyers, Georgia, sent a huge plume of orange and black smoke into
Continue ReadingRico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title when he hit a major league-best .366 for the Atlanta Braves, has died. He was 85. Major League Baseball, the players’ association and the Braves paid tribute to Carty on social media on Sunday. A family friend told Listín Diario — a newspaper in Carty’s native
Continue ReadingRico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title when he hit a major league-best .366 for the Atlanta Braves, has died. He was 85. Major League Baseball, the players’ association and the Braves paid tribute to Carty on social media on Sunday. A family friend told Listín Diario — a newspaper in Carty’s native
Continue ReadingAssociated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Republican senators pushed back on Sunday against criticism from Democrats that Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump’s pick to lead U.S. intelligence services, is “compromised” by her comments supportive of Russia and secret meetings, as a congresswoman, with Syria’s president, a close ally of the Kremlin and Iran. Sen. Tammy
Continue ReadingSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Gunmen have opened fire at a bar in southeast Mexico, killing six people and injuring at least five others. Local media reported that the shooting happened early Sunday in the coastal province of Tabasco, which is struggling with a recent increase in violence. Public Safety Secretary Omar García Harfuch
Continue ReadingAP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With a combined $270 million in worldwide ticket sales, “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” breathed fresh life into a box office that has struggled lately, leading to one of the busiest moviegoing weekends of the year. Jon M. Chu’s lavish big-budget musical “Wicked,” starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo,
Continue ReadingAP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With a combined $270 million in worldwide ticket sales, “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” breathed fresh life into a box office that has struggled lately, leading to one of the busiest moviegoing weekends of the year. Jon M. Chu’s lavish big-budget musical “Wicked,” starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo,
Continue ReadingBy Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — With much of President Joe Biden’s student loan agenda tied up in court, the incoming Trump administration could have a significant impact on millions of borrowers. President-elect Donald Trump hasn’t made specific promises on student loans or other forms of college financial aid, but delivering student loan forgiveness
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Twenty-four people died after two boats capsized off the Madagascar coast in the Indian Ocean, Somalia’s government said Sunday. Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi said 46 people were rescued. “We are working tirelessly to ensure the survivors are brought back home safely and provided with the necessary care,”
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden is set to pardon two Thanksgiving turkeys at the White House today, an interesting tradition that dates back to President John F. Kennedy in 1963. This year’s birds — “Peach” and “Blossom” — will be spared a fowl fate and live out their days at
Continue ReadingAP Tennis Writer MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Italy went nearly a quarter-century without winning the Davis Cup. Then along came Jannik Sinner, and now the country is celebrating its second consecutive title. The No. 1-ranked Sinner clinched the championship in the annual team event and capped his breakthrough season by beating Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (2),
Continue ReadingPESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A government spokesman in Pakistan’s volatile northwest says Shiite and Sunni Muslim tribes have agreed to a cease-fire. Violence has rocked Kurram district since gunmen ambushed a convoy of Shiite Muslims last Thursday, killing 42. The assault triggered retaliatory attacks and rampages that killed dozens more people from both communities. Sunday’s
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s conservatives have chosen a presidential candidate ahead of an election next year. The opposition Law and Justice party picked a historian who runs a state institute, Karol Nawrocki. The announcement was made at a party convention in Krakow on Sunday. It comes a day after the main governing
Continue ReadingDENVER (AP) — A Civil Air Patrol plane crash in Colorado has killed the aircraft’s pilot and an aerial photographer. The crash that occurred in Larimer County on Saturday killed pilot Susan Wolber and aerial photographer Jay Rhoten. That is according to a statement released by the office of Gov. Jared Polis. The aircraft was
Continue ReadingBy Jordan D. Brown, CNN (CNN) — After 45 years, authorities in California were finally able to tell the Gonzalez family who they believe killed their loved one. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office used DNA and forensic genealogy to identify the suspected killer, who turned out to be the same man who reported finding Esther
Continue ReadingAP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months. The harmless space rock will peel away on Monday, overcome by the stronger tug of the sun’s gravity. But it will zip closer for a quick
Continue ReadingBy Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are determined to force federal employees to return to the office in hopes that some will opt to quit instead. That effort is going to affect some agencies — and workers — much more than others. How much time federal staffers spend telecommuting differs
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — With 2024 winding down, it’s time for the annual “of the year” story barrage to begin. Among the first out of the gate is the Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year. Hint: It’s all about thinking positive. Here’s what else you need to know to Start
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LONDON (AP) — The U.S. Air Force says a number of small drones were detected last week around three bases in eastern England that are used by American forces. The drones were spotted between Wednesday and Friday near RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell. The Air Force didn’t identify who was behind
Continue ReadingBy Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — A man was killed and three other people were injured after a hand grenade accidentally exploded at a house party in Croatia Saturday, authorities said. The 25-year-old died after another man, also aged 25, handed him the Yugoslavia-era weapon during the party in the city of Knin, police said.
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