By Sarah Dewberry, Jennifer Hansler, Christina Maxouris and Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — A plane carrying 21 Americans fleeing Haiti arrived in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday night, the latest in a series of US-chartered flights from the embattled Caribbean nation, which has descended into chaos amid rampant gang violence and political instability. Florida’s Division of
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities have rescued another 16 people kidnapped by criminal gangs two days earlier in the northern city of Culiacan. The 16 were released Sunday. Forty-two other people were released Saturday during a wave of violence. Also on Sunday, a member of Mexico’s national guard was killed in the region as
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tobias Harris scored 24 points and Tyrese Maxey added 19 of his 24 in the second half of the Philadelphia 76ers’ 121-107 victory over James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Harden had 12 points and 14 assists in his first game against
Continue ReadingCNN By Casey Gannon, CNN (CNN) — Former Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel on Sunday called the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol “unacceptable” after years of deflecting on the issue. McDaniel, who is joining NBC News as a political analyst after exiting the RNC earlier this month, told the outlet that the Capitol riot
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBC News “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd criticized his network Sunday for hiring former Republican National Committee head Ronna McDaniel as a paid contributor, saying on the air that many NBC journalists are uncomfortable with the decision. Todd spoke on “Meet the Press”
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — France’s government has increased its security alert posture to the highest level after the deadly attack near Moscow and the Islamic State’s claim of responsibility. French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced the decision Sunday, saying officials were “taking into account the Islamic State’s claim of responsibility for the (Moscow) attack and the
Continue ReadingBOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Space weather forecasters have issued a geomagnetic storm watch through Monday. They say a plasma burst from a solar flare could interfere with radio transmissions on Earth. It may also make for great aurora viewing. According to the alert issued Saturday by NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, there’s no reason for
Continue ReadingBy STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Thousands of hardy souls across New England spent Sunday digging out after a major weekend storm dumped more than two feet of snow in some areas, caused multiple road accidents, downed power lines and left hundreds of thousands across the Northeast in the dark, some perhaps for
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani plans to speak to the media Monday for the first time since the illegal gambling and theft allegations involving the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his interpreter emerged during the team’s trip to South Korea. The interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired by the
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani plans to speak to the media Monday for the first time since the illegal gambling and theft allegations involving the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his interpreter emerged during the team’s trip to South Korea. The interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired by the
Continue ReadingGEORGETOWN, Calif. (AP) — An 18-year-old Northern California man who survived a mountain lion attack that killed his older brother is expected to recover, authorities said Sunday. The 21-year-old’s death on Saturday in a remote area northeast of Sacramento was the first fatal encounter with a cougar in the state in two decades. The younger
Continue ReadingGEORGETOWN, Calif. (AP) — An 18-year-old Northern California man who survived a mountain lion attack that killed his older brother is expected to recover, authorities said Sunday. The 21-year-old’s death on Saturday in a remote area northeast of Sacramento was the first fatal encounter with a cougar in the state in two decades. The younger
Continue ReadingBy SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Authorities say a former Virginia lawmaker has been arrested on felony gun and drug charges and a misdemeanor charge of violating a protective order. A Campbell County sheriff’s official confirmed the charges Sunday against Matt Fariss, a former Republican member of the House of Delegates since
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy on Sunday suspended her U.S. Senate campaign to replace Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez as he faces federal corruption charges, Murphy said in a video posted to social media that winning the Democratic primary would require her to wage “a very divisive and negative campaign.” “With Donald
Continue ReadingBy STEWART BELL Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz ended Red Bull’s Formula 1 winning streak Sunday when the Spaniard took advantage of Max Verstappen’s early exit to win the Australian Grand Prix just two weeks after missing the previous race in Saudi Arabia due to an emergency appendectomy. Sainz, who started
Continue ReadingMOSCOW (AP) — Suspects in the Russia concert hall attack, which left more than 130 dead, arrived at a Moscow district court on Sunday night. There was a heavy police presence around the Basmanny District Court, which is expected to determine pretrial restrictions for the men, who are suspected of opening fire on crowds of
Continue ReadingBy Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy is suspending her campaign for Bob Menendez’s Senate seat, she announced Sunday. “After many busy, invigorating, and yes, challenging months, I am suspending my Senate campaign today,” she said in a video posted on X. “I have been genuine and factual throughout, but
Continue ReadingCHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say the search for a 6-year-old girl swept away in a rain-swollen southeastern Pennsylvania creek has become a recovery mission rather than a rescue mission. Authorities in Chester County said the child was reported missing Saturday evening after she slipped and fell into fast-moving Chester Creek. Fire companies searched for
Continue ReadingBy JESSICA DONATI, BABACAR DIONE and JACK THOMPSON Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegalese have voted in a tightly contested presidential race following months of uncertainty and unrest that have tested the West African nation’s reputation as a stable democracy in a coup-prone region. Observers say turnout appeared high on Sunday morning. The election
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer THERMAL, Calif. (AP) — A race meant for all-stars was fittingly won by Alex Palou. The two-time and reigning IndyCar champion won the Thermal $1 Million Challenge on Sunday in a rout. Palou dominated the three-day weekend — he was among the fastest drivers in practice sessions and
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