BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Paraguay Vice President Hugo Velázquez Moreno said Friday he volition resign next calendar week shortly subsequently he was included on a U.S. corruption listing for his alleged involvement in offer bribes to a public official.

The inclusion of Velázquez on the abuse list, announced by U.Southward. Ambassador to Paraguay Marc Ostfield Friday morn, rocked Paraguay's political world non simply due to Moreno's office in President Mario Abdo Benítez's administration simply also considering he is seen as a leading contender to become a presidential candidate for the Colorado Party in next twelvemonth'due south elections.

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Reports: Ex-officer to plead guilty in Breonna Taylor case

Reports: Ex-officer to plead guilty in Breonna Taylor case

A quondam Kentucky police detective intends to plead guilty to a ceremonious rights accuse stemming from the botched drug raid that led to Breonna Taylor's fatal shooting in 2020. Media outlets report that onetime Louisville Detective Kelly Goodlett is set to appear before a federal judge to enter her plea on Aug. 22. Goodlett's attorney didn't immediately return calls and emails seeking comment Friday. Taylor's death helped spark nationwide racial justice protests in 2020. The Courier Periodical reports Goodlett will plead guilty to one count of conspiring to violate Taylor's civil rights for helping falsify an affirmation for the police force search of her apartment.

Two years after Zoom incident, Jeffrey Toobin leaving CNN

CNN legal annotator Jeffrey Toobin says he'south leaving the network, nearly two years after the Zoom incident that derailed his career. Toobin had stepped away from CNN later exposing himself in a Zoom call with colleagues from The New Yorker magazine, which fired him. CNN kept him off the air for eight months, but he returned in 2021 to provide commentary on trials and court decisions. In a tweet on Fri, Toobin said he had decided to leave. He said he was glad to make his final advent on the network with colleagues Wolf Blitzer, Anderson Cooper and Don Lemon.

Mississippi trooper cleared in probe of chokehold video

Mississippi trooper cleared in probe of chokehold video

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety says its internal investigation has found no criminal acquit by a white Highway Patrol trooper who used physical strength confronting a handcuffed Black man during an arrest. The confrontation was caught on video by relatives of the man existence arrested. Investigators said Friday that they have completed inquiries into the Aug. 5 encounter near McComb. The investigation started after a viral video showed the trooper putting a handcuffed man into a chokehold and wrestling him into a ditch. Mississippi Department of Public Prophylactic Commissioner Sean Tindell says the issue shows how even a routine traffic terminate can quickly turn into a dangerous situation for both citizens and law enforcement officers.

2 dead amid 'restless' monsoon-season flooding in Las Vegas

2 dead amid 'restless' monsoon-flavour flooding in Las Vegas

The National Weather condition Service is calling this the well-nigh "restless" summertime monsoon season in the Las Vegas area in a decade. Government on reported ane death late Thursday in a flood-control aqueduct near the south stop of the Strip, and some other body was found Fri. Overnight thunderstorms caused a leaky casino ceiling at Planet Hollywood and water flowed through a parking structure at The Linq hotel. Caesars Amusement, possessor of both properties, didn't immediately comment or provide damage estimates. The weather service says the final time summer was this wet was in 2012. Information technology extended a wink flood watch through Fri evening and says afternoon and evening storms could occur through adjacent calendar week.

Judge tells Lyman County to work with tribe on election program

A federal judge has temporarily ordered a central South Dakota canton to work with the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe to implement by November a redistricting plan to allow for the election of tribal candidates to the Canton Commission. The tribe had sued Lyman County, alleging a delay to a new redistricting programme until 2024 or 2026 violated federal law past keeping Native American voters from electing canton commissioners who represented them. Main Guess for the U.S. District Courtroom in South Dakota Roberto A. Lange issued a preliminary injunction on Th. He suggested the courtroom could come up with a plan to implement the new voting districts if the county does not.

Hawkeyes expect for more than consistency on offense

Iowa'due south defence was a big reason the Hawkeyes won 10 games and the Big X West terminal season. The inconsistency of the offense played a large part in Iowa's 4 losses, including a 42-3 defeat to Michigan in the Big Ten title game and the 20-17 loss to Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl. The Hawkeyes know they have to be better with the ball this season.

New Mexico updates public health order following CDC changes

Health officials in New Mexico say they're streamlining the state's emergency public health order, citing the evolution of the virus, the changing nature of the pandemic and new recommendations adopted by the federal government. Friday's movement comes after the nation'southward tiptop public health agency relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines and dropped the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person. Among the changes for New Mexico, state officials say the Health Section volition no longer require weekly testing for healthcare workers whose vaccine status is not up to appointment.

Osasuna beats Sevilla 2-1 in Spanish league opener

The Spanish season has kicked off with Osasuna beating Sevilla 2-1 at home. Aimar Oroz converted a spot kick for the 74th-minute winner after the referee ruled that Sevilla midfielder Papu Gómez committed a foul in the expanse. Chimy Ávila scored the first goal of the 2022-23 flavour in the 9th minute. Rafa Mir equalized two minutes afterward. Sevilla double-decker Julen Lopetegui questioned the penalization, which was called later Jon Moncayola vicious following a brush with Gómez. Lopetegui said information technology was hard to understand especially after Castilian referees had met with teams this summer to say that they would raise the bar on what constituted a penalty.

NIT headed to Las Vegas in 2023, Indianapolis in 2024

The NCAA announced Fri that the NIT semifinals and terminal will be played at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas in 2023 and Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis in 2024. The NIT has been played at Madison Square Garden in New York every twelvemonth but 2 since 1938, with the 2020 tournament canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 event held in the Dallas-Fort Worth surface area. The NIT board besides selected former coaches Rick Byrd, Bob McKillop and Gary Waters to join the NIT commission.

Britney Spears' ex convicted of trespassing in wedding raid

A man once briefly married to Britney Spears has been bedevilled of aggravated trespassing and battery at the pop star's June wedding. Forty-twelvemonth-old Jason Alexander pleaded no contest to the two misdemeanor counts in a California court. He was sentenced to the 64 days he has already served in jail. Prosecutors dropped a felony stalking accuse. Alexander was married to Spears for less than 3 days in 2004. When she married longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari at her home on June 9, Alexander appeared uninvited and got inside the house. Prosecutors say he refused to leave and battered a security guard who tried to remove him.

Guardians' Karinchak on restricted listing for games in Toronto

The Cleveland Guardians have put unvaccinated right-hander James Karinchak on the restricted list for games this weekend at Toronto. The AL Central leaders selected righty Peyton Battenfield from Triple-A Columbus. Foreign nationals who aren't vaccinated against COVID-xix aren't allowed to enter Canada, salve for express exceptions that require a xiv-24-hour interval quarantine. Unvaccinated baseball game players are placed on the restricted list, where they are not paid and practise non accrue major league service time. Karinchak is 0-0 with a ane.72 ERA in 14 games. The four-year veteran hasn't allowed a run in a career-best xiii 2/iii innings and has struck out 28 since July 4, most among AL relievers.

Guardians' Karinchak on restricted list for games in Toronto

The Cleveland Guardians accept put unvaccinated right-hander James Karinchak on the restricted list for games this weekend at Toronto. The AL Fundamental leaders selected righty Peyton Battenfield from Triple-A Columbus. Strange nationals who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19 aren't allowed to enter Canada, save for limited exceptions that require a fourteen-day quarantine. Unvaccinated baseball players are placed on the restricted list, where they are not paid and do not accumulate major league service time. Karinchak is 0-0 with a ane.72 ERA in 14 games. The 4-year veteran hasn't immune a run in a career-best 13 2/3 innings and has struck out 28 since July 4, most among AL relievers.

Pats rookies Foreign, Thornton solid in preseason debut

The Patriots used their get-go exhibition outing on Thursday night to evaluate the new faces on their roster with virtually of their starters watching from the sideline later on being given the dark off. Afterward struggling to find productive contributors via the draft in recent years, the top two picks of the Patriots' 2022 rookie class seem poised to end that streak. Left guard Cole Strange and receiver Tyquan Thornton had solid debuts during New England'south 23-21 loss to the New York Giants, a positive sign for an criminal offense that is still evolving later former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' offseason departure.

Oregon hospital overpaid employees by $2M, wants money back

Officials say St. Charles Health System in Central Oregon accidentally overpaid thousands of employees a total of $ii million and is demanding employees pay that money back. Oregon Public Broadcasting reports employees were told Th of the total amounts allegedly owed. Scott Palmer of the Oregon Nurses Association said the amounts range from less than $100 to as much equally $three,000. More than 2,300 employees evidently owe some money to St. Charles. The pay issues stalk from a ransomware assault on Ultimate Kronos Grouping, a technology company that runs St. Charles' payroll organisation. Scott Palmer of the Oregon Nurses Association said their members accept received lilliputian show that the hospital system overpaid employees.

By chance, AP reporter on scene to witness Rushdie attack

Past take a chance, AP reporter on scene to witness Rushdie attack

By chance, Associated Press reporter Joshua Goodman was at the venue in western New York when writer Salman Rushdie was attacked on Friday. The Latin America correspondent based in Miami was vacationing with his family at the Chautauqua Institution, a renowned location for spiritual reflection and education. Equipped only with his mobile phone, he quickly went to work after Rushdie was stabbed. Goodman took pictures, video and told the story of an author who has been the subject field of threats since the 1980s. Goodman has covered fierce protests in Latin America for the AP, simply said this was one of the worst things he's ever seen.

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Astros OF Brantley shelved by season-ending shoulder surgery

Astros OF Brantley shelved by season-ending shoulder surgery

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley volition miss the rest of the flavor after having surgery on his right shoulder. The 35-year-onetime Brantley hasn't appeared in a big league game since June 26. He hit .288 with 5 homers and 26 RBIs in 64 games in the final season of a $32 meg, 2-year contract. The loss of the sweet-swinging Brantley is a big accident for AL W-leading Houston. The five-time All-Star is a .298 hitter with 127 homers and 713 RBIs in ane,430 regular-season games.

Publisher of USA Today, other papers axes staff to cut costs

Publisher of U.s. Today, other papers axes staff to cutting costs

Newspaper publisher Gannett Co. confirmed Friday that it'southward laying off some of its newsroom staff as part of a cost-cutting try to lower its expenses as its revenue crumbles amid a downturn in advertisement sales and customer subscriptions. The McLean, Virginia-based company declined to provide details almost the number of people who were losing their jobs. Gannett, which owns United states Today and more 200 other daily U.S. newspapers with print editions, ended last year with more 16,000 employees worldwide, according to the visitor'southward annual written report. The payroll included including more than iv,200 reporters, editors and photographers.

Hot nights: US in July sets new tape for overnight warmth

America sizzled through some hot nights concluding calendar month, enough to brand history. Federal meteorologists say the Lower 48 states in July set a record for overnight warmth. The average overnight temperature for the continental United States in July was 63.6 degrees, which is the highest in 128 years of recordkeeping. This matters because cooler temperatures overnight are crucial for people, animals and plants to recover from the warmth of daytime rut waves. In the U.Due south., the nighttime is warming faster than the daytime. Climate scientists say that's a signature of human-caused global warming.

Sweden beats Republic of austria half dozen-0 to improve to 2-0 in world junior

Defenseman Emil Andrae had two goals and an assist and Sweden trounce Republic of austria 6-0 on Friday to better to two-0 in the world junior hockey championship. Isak Rosen and Fabian Lysell each had a goal and an assist, and Simon Edvinsson and Theodor Niederbach besides scored in the Group B game. Calle Clang made 14 saves. Sebastian Wraneschitz stopped 35 shots for Republic of austria (0-2). In Group A at night, Latvia faced Slovakia in a winless matchup.

Cavalcade: One concluding salute to four of our greatest athletes

To call them four of the greatest athletes in the history of women's sports is a fleck of a slight. Permit'due south just call them four of the greatest, Catamenia. In what should exist a melancholy, cogitating time for all sports fans, Serena Williams, Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles and Allyson Felix decided information technology'southward time to go, virtually in unison. They'll leave backside a gaping hole that the next generation will exist hard-pressed to fill. Because these four icons are more than only stellar athletes. You tin make a pretty open-and-close case that they are leaving a bigger mark away from the arena.

North Dakota commune no longer reciting pledge at meetings

The school board in Northward Dakota's largest metropolis decided to finish reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at their meetings. That's prompted a Republican lawmaker to vow to button for a voucher programme that would allow public money to pay for individual school tuition. The Fargo Schoolhouse Board voted vii-two Wednesday to halt the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, saying it doesn't align with the district'south diverseness lawmaking, largely considering it says "under God" in one phrase. The state Republican Party chosen the board'south action "laughable" and an "affront to our American values." Thousand Forks state Sen. Scott Meyer said he would brainstorm working on a school voucher beak draft next week.

Ismaily scores on Lille debut in 1-1 draw at Nantes

Brazilian defender Ismaily has scored on his debut in a ane-i draw at Nantes in the French league. The 32-twelvemonth-former Ismaily joined Lille from Ukrainian squad Shakhtar Donetsk last week and he scored in the 77th minute to maintain his new team's unbeaten start to the league. Lille routed Auxerre 4-ane last weekend with an unfamiliar lineup nether new coach Paulo Fonseca. Ismaily came on every bit a halftime substitute in Nantes, where Moses Simon had given the dwelling house team a 28th-minute lead. It was Nantes' first goal of the flavour after a 0-0 draw with Angers in its opening game.

Running game is big takeaway from Giants preseason opener

Ane of the biggest surprises of the first two weeks of the New York Giants' training camp has been the running game. Saquon Barkley is once again close to returning to his top class. The ACL injury is near ii years removed and the No. 2 pick overall in the 2018 draft is running with conviction and confidence. The running game has shown depth and it has a line to run behind. New York ran for 177 yards on 33 carries in its 23-21 preseason win over the Patriots on Thursday night in Brian Daboll'due south debut as head coach.