City leaders say El Centro has open space for housing development
El Centro city leaders say they have room to go when it comes to residential housing.
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U.S. senator calls two-state deal for divided Cyprus ‘wrong’
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee says the “retrograde vision” of Turkey’s president to cement Cyprus’ ethnic divide by striving for a two-state deal “is wrong” for all Cypriots. Robert Menendez, a Democratic senator from New Jersey, said a peace accord for Cyprus based on two separate states
Continue ReadingEducation Department investigating 5 states for potential civil rights violations for prohibiting school mask mandates
By Liz Stark, CNN The Education Department’s civil rights enforcement arm announced Monday it has launched investigations in five states to determine whether statewide policies prohibiting school mask mandates is discriminatory against students with disabilities. The Department’s Office for Civil Rights sent letters to the chief state school officials in five states — Iowa, Oklahoma,
Continue ReadingTeen who organized large party apologizes
By Annalisa Burgos Click here for updates on this story OAHU, Hawaii (KITV) — Anger spread over a social media video of a crowded Friday night house party at Laie Point. The 19-year-old woman who organized the gathering told KITV-4 she’s gotten hundreds of hate comments and is surprised people are upset. When asked if
Continue Reading In Kabul, some fear economic collapse more than Taliban fist
By KATHY GANNON Associated Press KABUL,Afghanistan (AP) — On the eve of the final U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, some Kabul residents seemed more anxious about economic collapse than with the Taliban imposing their harsh version of Islam. Others feared for the future of their children or were spooked by the panic on display when
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Entire city of South Lake Tahoe under orders to evacuate, forcing thousands to flee as fire races toward the lake
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Entire city of South Lake Tahoe under orders to evacuate, forcing thousands to flee as fire races toward the lake.
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Sandra Oh says intense fame from ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ led her to seek therapy
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Sandra Oh says quick rise to fame with the success of “Grey’s Anatomy” was “traumatic” and led her seek out a good therapist. Oh appeared on “Sunday Today” over the weekend with Willie Geist, where she spoke about losing her privacy when she first became famous. Oh, who played Dr. Cristina
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Ya suman 24 muertos por calor en Mexicali la mayoría son migrantes
Mexicali B.C. (T3).- Albergues migrantes de Mexicali exigen al gobierno local mas apoyo en esta temporada de verano ya que los migrantes han sido en su mayoría la víctimas de las muertes por calor registradas este verano. El pasado viernes se registro una muerte mas por golpe de calor en Mexicali, se trata de una
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Migrantes de 42 países diferentes detenidos en la frontera sur
El Sector Yuma de la Patrulla Fronteriza informa que los migrantes ahora vienen de al menos 42 países diferentes. Por lo general, los migrantes provienen de un puñado de países, incluidos Brasil, Ecuador y Nicaragua.
Continue ReadingFirst responders save man, dog after car goes into pond
By Alexx Altman-Devilbiss Click here for updates on this story GEORGETOWN COUNTY, South Carolina (WLOS) — A South Carolina Highway Patrol Officer and first responders from Midway Fire Rescue in Pawleys Island jumped into action and performed heroic acts on Sunday when a man and his dog almost drowned in a pond. L/Cpl. Adam J.
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Biden administration launches new health agency, wants hospitals to cut back on carbon emissions
The Biden administration is launching a new health office that will prod hospitals to cut carbon emissions, aiming to provide greener, more environmentally friendly medical care.
Continue ReadingCommunity shows support for assault victim
By Raegan Loughrey Click here for updates on this story WARE, Massachussets (WSHM) — One town in western Mass. is standing up to protect one of their own. Residents in Ware gathered Saturday at Grenville Park to show their support for a young man with autism who was badly beaten earlier this summer. In May.
Continue Reading Baltimore opens 1st new Catholic school in about 60 years
By DAVID McFADDEN Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore’s first new Catholic school in nearly 60 years has opened its door to students. Baltimore is a city once steeped in Catholicism like few others in the U.S. Monday’s opening of Mother Mary Lange Catholic School is an anomaly in the national education landscape where the
Continue Reading Migrants from 42 different countries apprehended at the southern border
Border Patrol’s Yuma Sector reports that migrants are now coming from at least 42 different countries.
Continue ReadingTree crashes into home, disrupts anniversary plans
By Leon Purvis, Olivia Hickey Click here for updates on this story WEST SPRINGFIELD, Massachussets (WSHM) — John and Estelle Reardon live in Woodbrook Terrace. The couple was stopped to get food Friday night before hitting the road to Cape Cod. That’s when they got a phone call from their neighbor saying a tree hit
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Pickett’s last stand: QB ready for one more ride at Pitt
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pitt senior quarterback Kenny Pickett is looking to make the most of his decision to return for a fifth season instead of going to the NFL. Pickett was leaning toward entering the NFL draft before changing his mind last December. The 23-year-old says the chance to
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Pickett’s last stand: QB ready for one more ride at Pitt
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pitt senior quarterback Kenny Pickett is looking to make the most of his decision to return for a fifth season instead of going to the NFL. Pickett was leaning toward entering the NFL draft before changing his mind last December. The 23-year-old says the chance to
Continue Reading No. 3 Clemson rolls out revamped offense vs No. 5 Georgia
PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson’s newcomers on offense will get an early test this weekend when the third-ranked Tigers face No. 5 Georgia in the season opener for both teams. Clemson will begin what it hopes is another championship run without their two biggest offensive weapons the past three seasons
Continue Reading No. 3 Clemson rolls out revamped offense vs No. 5 Georgia
PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson’s newcomers on offense will get an early test this weekend when the third-ranked Tigers face No. 5 Georgia in the season opener for both teams. Clemson will begin what it hopes is another championship run without their two biggest offensive weapons the past three seasons
Continue Reading Man gets life sentence in 2018 killing of Mollie Tibbetts
By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the stabbing death of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts three years ago. Judge Joel Yates sentenced Cristhian Bahena Rivera on Monday to the mandatory sentence for first-degree murder
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