Protests against copper mine deal turn deadly in Panama
By Patrick Oppmann, CNN (CNN) — Anti-mining protests that have roiled Panama for the last two weeks turned deadly on Tuesday when a man…
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Hollywood’s strikes are both now over as actors reach deal with studios, return to work with writers
Hollywood’s strikes are both now over as actors reach deal with studios, return to work with…
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Santa Maria High School Band Director selected to join Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Samantha Bunten will be one of 400 band directors from all across America participating in the annual holiday tradition known as the Macy’s…
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Two men charged in connection with 2021 double homicide in Santa Barbara now head to trial
Santa Barbara County District Attorney John T. Savrnoch announced on Wednesday that the two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder, all…
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Actors’ union reaches tentative deal with Hollywood film and TV studios, ending historic strike
By Oliver Darcy and Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Hollywood actors have reached a tentative agreement with the major film and television…
Continue ReadingHollywood actors strike is over as union reaches tentative deal with studios
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s actors union reached a tentative deal with studios Wednesday to end its…
Continue ReadingHollywood’s actors union has reached a deal with studios to end its strike after nearly four months
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s actors union has reached a deal with studios to end its strike after nearly four…
Continue Reading4 elections offices in Washington are evacuated due to suspicious envelopes, 2 containing fentanyl
4 elections offices in Washington are evacuated due to suspicious envelopes, 2 containing…
Continue ReadingChargers continue to struggle on offense as they prepare to face Lions
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert was expected to be directing one of the NFL’s elite offenses this…
Continue ReadingUN nuclear chief says nuclear energy must be part of the equation to tackle climate change
UN nuclear chief says nuclear energy must be part of the equation to tackle climate…
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Pair of Central Coast Medical Centers earn high grades
Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria and French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo announced they both received high grades from The…
Continue Reading8 dead in crash after police chased a suspected human smuggler, Texas officials say
By ACACIA CORONADO and ELLIOT SPAGAT AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Eight people died Wednesday when the driver of a car suspected of carrying smuggled…
Continue Reading49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks will move from the press box to the field
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are making a move with their defensive coordinator. Steve…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles coroner’s investigator accused of stealing a crucifix from around the neck of a dead man
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles County coroner’s investigator has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a gold chain and crucifix from…
Continue ReadingBiden administration picks Maryland for new FBI headquarters
Biden administration picks Maryland for new FBI…
Continue ReadingMichigan responds to Big Ten, saying commissioner doesn’t have discipline authority, AP sources say
Michigan responds to Big Ten, saying commissioner doesn’t have discipline authority, AP sources…
Continue ReadingHawaii governor announces $150M fund for Maui wildfire victims modeled after 9/11 fund
Hawaii governor announces $150M fund for Maui wildfire victims modeled after 9/11…
Continue ReadingCosta Rica’s $6 million National Bank heist was an inside job, authorities say
Costa Rica’s $6 million National Bank heist was an inside job, authorities…
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‘Nothing is left’: Thousands of Palestinians flee south as Israel steps up Gaza City offensive
CNN By Abeer Salman, CNN Gaza and Jerusalem (CNN) — Thousands of Palestinians fled northern Gaza on Wednesday, traveling miles on foot through…
Continue ReadingDisney reports sharp profit growth in the fourth quarter and an expansion of its cost-cutting drive
By DAVID HAMILTON AP Business Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday reported sharp profit growth for its fiscal fourth quarter…
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