WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal court has declined to lift its stay on the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for businesses with 100 or more workers. The New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had granted an emergency stay last Saturday of the requirement by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration that those workers
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal court has declined to lift its stay on the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for businesses with 100 or more workers. The New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had granted an emergency stay last Saturday of the requirement by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration that those workers
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By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Jaden Ivey scored a career-high 27 points and Zach Edey added a career-best 22 as No. 7 Purdue routed Indiana State 92-67. The Boilermakers have won five straight in the series and are 2-0 for the first time in three years. Cooper Neese led
Continue Reading By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Dennis Schröder scored eight of his season-high 38 points in overtime and the Boston Celtics took advantage of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-113. Jayson Tatum scored 27 with 11 rebounds for Boston. The Celtics have won four of five since opening the
Continue Reading By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Wendell Moore Jr. had a triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to help ninth-ranked Duke beat Army 82-56 in Friday night’s home opener. It marked only the third triple-double of Krzyzewski’s 42 seasons in Durham. The game also marked the return of
Continue Reading By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jahvon Quinerly scored 26 points and Jaden Shackelford had 23 to lead No. 14 Alabama to a 104-88 victory over South Dakota State.The Crimson Tide parlayed several second-half flurries into a comfortable win after the Jackrabbits kept it to within one early.They couldn’t keep up
Continue Reading By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer WACO, Texas (AP) — Matthew Mayer scored 14 points, LJ Cryer had 13 and No. 8 Baylor paired a celebration of its national championship with an 87-60 victory over Incarnate Word in the Bears’ season opener. Heralded freshman Kendall Brown debuted with 13 points after watching as Mayer, Cryer
Continue Reading HOUSTON (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 20 points, CJ McCollum added 17 and the Portland Trail Blazers cruised past the Houston Rockets 104-92 on Friday night, finally getting their first road victory of the season. Portland is 1-6 on the road and 5-1 at home. The Rockets are the league’s only winless team on the
Continue Reading MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Josh Jefferson registered 11 points as Middle Tennessee rolled past Bethune-Cookman 71-51. Joe French led the Wildcats with 18 points.
Continue Reading CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Devin Booker and Jae Crowder scored 17 points each, Chris Paul added 15 points and 12 assists and the Phoenix Suns dominated the Memphis Grizzles 119-94 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory. Mikal Bridges had 13 points as the defending Western Conference champion Suns controlled
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By Madeline Holcombe, Angela Barajas and Martin Savidge, CNN The men charged in last year’s killing of Ahmaud Arbery entered not guilty pleas on federal hate crime and attempted kidnapping charges Tuesday. While previous court appearances in their state court proceedings in Glynn County were conducted via video link, Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael and William
Continue Reading By Amir Vera, CNN Federal prosecutors indicted the three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery on hate crime and attempted kidnapping charges, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday. Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was out for a jog near Brunswick, Georgia, on February 23, 2020, when he was chased down in a truck by three
Continue Reading By Madeline Holcombe and Amir Vera, CNN The federal indictment of three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery represents “one step closer to justice,” his mother told CNN. “They did the investigation properly and they came out with those indictments. So, my family and I were pleased,” said Wanda Cooper-Jones. Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man,
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los funcionarios de los Centros de Control y Prevención de Enfermedades de Estados Unidos (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) fueron presionados por miembros de la administración de Donald Trump para alterar la orientación científica y se les impidió comunicarse directamente con el público, según demuestran nuevas pruebas presentadas por la
Continue Reading CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — PJ Hall scored a career-high 22 points, Al-Amir Dawes made a 3-pointer with 19 seconds left and Clemson pulled away late to beat Wofford 76-68. Hall made a pair of free throws with 1:08 remaining to give Clemson (2-0) a 71-68 lead. Morgan Safford missed a 3-pointer on the other end
Continue Reading By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Just about everything was back to normal for Kansas inside Allen Fieldhouse on Friday night. Bill Self excoriated the officials for every perceived miscue. The vocal student section razzed Tarleton every time the Texans missed a shot. The Jayhawks executed their familiar ally-oop dunk out
Continue Reading By NICOLE KRAFT ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Alex Ovechkin got his 742nd career goal, Conor Sheary scored with 1:22 left and the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3. Garnet Hathaway scored twice to help Washington get its third straight win. Ilya Samsonov stopped 26 shots for his first victory since Oct.
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Joseph, CNN Isabella “Izzy” Tichenor, a 10-year-old Black and autistic student in Utah, died by suicide last Saturday after allegedly being bullied by classmates and her family’s complaints were ignored, the family’s lawyer tells CNN. The tragedy comes just weeks after the Justice Department publicly detailed a disturbing pattern where Black and Asian
Continue Reading MIAMI (AP) — Daniel Parrish had 15 points as Florida International rolled past Trinity (FL) 111-48. Jordan Stewart led the Tigers on with 19 points.
Continue Reading By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Miles Bridges scored 24 points on some high-flying dunks and spin moves, LaMelo Ball had a career-high 17 rebounds to go with 12 points and nine assists, and the Charlotte Hornets battled back from an early 16-point deficit to beat the New York Knicks 104-96
Continue Reading By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Dylan Cozens scored twice, including the go-ahead goal, in a span of 5:14, and the Buffalo Sabres snapped a 0-4-1 skid with a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Anders Bjork also scored during a second period in which Buffalo overcame a 2-1 deficit after
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By Maggie Fox and Tami Luhby, CNN The federal government announced a large hike in Medicare premiums Friday night, blaming the pandemic but also what it called uncertainty over how much it may have to be forced to pay for a pricey and controversial new Alzheimer’s drug. The 14.5% increase in Part B premiums will
Continue Reading By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Desmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes to break the Cincinnati career record and ran for a score to help the No. 2 Bearcats beat South Florida 45-28 on Friday night. Cincinnati (10-0, 6-0 American Athletic, No. 5 CFP), one of four unbeaten FBS teams, has started
Continue Reading By Deanna Hackney and Amir Vera, CNN Jury selection will begin October 18 for the state trial of three men facing charges in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia last year, according to Glynn County, Georgia, court records. Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was out for a jog near Brunswick, Georgia, on February 23,
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Justin Bean had a career-high 30 points plus 14 rebounds as Utah State topped Richmond 85-74. Brandon Horvath had 18 points for Utah State. Trevin Dorius added 11 points. Rylan Jones had 10 points. Grant Golden had 24 points and eight rebounds for the Spiders.
Continue Reading ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Justin Bean had a career-high 30 points plus 14 rebounds as Utah State topped Richmond 85-74. Brandon Horvath had 18 points for Utah State. Trevin Dorius added 11 points. Rylan Jones had 10 points. Grant Golden had 24 points and eight rebounds for the Spiders.
Continue Reading BOSTON (AP) — Sukhmail Mathon recorded 13 points and 12 rebounds to lead Boston University to an 85-61 win over Gordon College. Michael Makiej led the Fighting Scots with 14 points.
Continue Reading BOONE, N.C. — Justin Forrest hit a pair of free throws with ten seconds left to lift Appalachian State to a 69-67 win over East Tennessee State. Ty Brewer, who pulled the Buccaneers even at 65-65 on a dunk with 1:14 left, missed a 3-point attempt to take the lead with :04 left. Forrest answered
Continue Reading By JACOB BENGE Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — E.J. Liddell scored a career-high 29 points as No. 17 Ohio State pulled away from Niagara in the second half for an 84-74 win. Liddell has carried the load in each of the first two games, both of them closer-than-expected wins for the Buckeyes. Ohio State
Continue Reading BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis scored 19 points and blocked seven shots and Race Thompson finished with a double-double as Indiana rolled to a 85-49 victory over Northern Illinois in nonconference play. Mike Woodson, a standout guard for Indiana under Bob Knight from 1976-80, is now 2-0 in his first season as the Hoosiers’
Continue Reading NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — Sophomore Demarr Langford Jr. scored 16 of his career-high 20 points in the first half and Boston College beat Holy Cross 85-55. Boston College never trailed in building a 7-0 lead, extending it to 17-6 and 49-27 at halftime. Langford finished 6-for-9. Kyrell Luc scored 18 points for Holy Cross.
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — The General Assembly of the Organization of American States has voted to condemn Nicaragua’s Nov. 7 presidential vote, saying the elections “were not free, fair or transparent, and lack democratic legitimacy.” Twenty-five countries in the Americas voted in favor of the resolution Friday. Seven — including Mexico — abstained. Only Nicaragua
Continue Reading CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — La Asamblea General de la Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA) aprobó este viernes una resolución que declara ilegítimas las elecciones del 7 de noviembre en Nicaragua, reitera la petición de libertad para los opositores presos, y establece una consideración colectiva sobre la situación de conformidad con la Carta Democrática
Continue Reading By TOM SAVAGE Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Destanni Henderson scored 15 points — including four 3-pointers — and No. 1 South Carolina overwhelmed South Dakota 72-41 Friday night at the Mammoth Sports Construction Invitational. The Gamecocks (2-0) built a quick 10-0 lead, and South Dakota didn’t get its first field goal until
Continue Reading EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gabe Brown scored 17 points, Joey Hauser had 12 points and 12 rebounds and Michigan State rebounded from a loss in its opener by beating Western Michigan 90-46. Western Michigan (1-1) hit four 3-pointers in a span of two minutes, 47 seconds and led 15-9 about seven minutes in but
Continue Reading RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Kayla Jones scored 15 points and No. 5 North Carolina State got its first win of the season, drubbing Wofford 90-57. Elissa Cunane added 13 points for the Wolfpack, who were coming off a loss on Tuesday night to top-ranked South Carolina. Annabelle Schultz and Jackie Carman scored 16 points apiece
Continue Reading By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California state university says its varsity baseball team engaged in an annual hazing of new players with challenges including dangerously excessive drinking and other inappropriate activities. That led to the suspension of the University of California, Davis team last summer and the head coach’s
Continue Reading By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California state university says its varsity baseball team engaged in an annual hazing of new players with challenges including dangerously excessive drinking and other inappropriate activities. That led to the suspension of the University of California, Davis team last summer and the head coach’s
Continue Reading ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s largest electric provider and global energy giant Iberdrola say they’re committed to customer protections as they push for regulatory approval for a multibillion-dollar merger. The parent company of Public Service Co. of New Mexico and an Iberdrola subsidiary filed additional arguments with utility regulators Friday. The filing claims the
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By Steve Contorno, CNN By the narrowest of margins — just five votes — businesswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick appears to have won a South Florida Democratic primary to replace the late US Rep. Alcee Hastings in Washington, according to official results reported by the counties. The outcome in the November 2 election had been up in
Continue Reading Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN) — En 1973, la joven pareja británica Tony y Maureen Wheeler publicaron una guía titulada “Across Asia on The Cheap”. Poco sabían que una guía humilde sentaría las bases para una marca de viajes mundial llamada Lonely Planet con recomendaciones de los mejores destinos. Casi 50 años después, su imperio de
Continue Reading By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say three teenagers driven by racial hatred were behind hoax calls that brought major police responses to the home of one of the leading Black Lives Matter activists in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department says the teenagers, aged 13 to 16, connected over
Continue Reading By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Armaan Franklin scored 21 points, Jayden Gardner had 18 and No. 25 Virginia rediscovered its offense after a season-opening embarrassment, beating Radford 73-52. Virginia was beaten by Navy on Tuesday night. This time the Cavaliers used a 24-5 first-half burst to take a 32-15
Continue Reading ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Jamison Battle scored 18 of his 20 points in the first half, Payton Willis added 19 points and Minnesota held off Western Kentucky 73-69 in the inaugural Asheville Championship. Minnesota led by double figures for most of the second half until Dayvion McKnight took over for Western Kentucky. McKnight scored 28
Continue Reading ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Horston had 14 points and 11 rebounds — her first double-double in nearly two years — and No. 15 Tennessee beat UCF 49-41. Diamond Battles sandwiched a pair of 3-pointers around two free throws in an 8-0 run over the final 71 seconds of the third quarter to trim UCF’s
Continue Reading POMONA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Salinas raced to the provisional No. 1 qualifying spot in Top Fuel on Friday in the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway. Salinas had a 3.694-second run at 328.78 mph. Points leader Steve Torrence was with a 3.698 at 317.05 as he seeks his fourth straight season
Continue Reading By Chris Boyette and Claudia Dominguez, CNN Homer Plessy, whose 19th century case Plessy v. Ferguson became a landmark civil rights Supreme Court ruling, is only a step away from a posthumous full pardon from the state of Louisiana. Plessy’s case led to the “separate but equal” doctrine and the Jim Crow laws regarding segregation
Continue Reading By RICH DUBROFF Associated Press COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Angel Reese scored a career-high 23 points and Mimi Collins added 17 and had eight rebounds as No. 4 Maryland rolled to an 88-67 win over Villanova on Friday night. Six Maryland players scored in double figures. The winless Wildcats (0-2) were led by Brianna
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — “Algodón de azúcar” es una de las últimas palabras que la mayoría de la gente utilizaría para describir a una langosta, pero hay un crustáceo especial se ajusta a esa descripción. Haddie, una rara langosta del color del algodón de azúcar, fue capturada en Maine a principios de esta semana. A
Continue Reading By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Argentina has closed in on a direct World Cup spot with a 1-0 win against Uruguay at Montevideo. Veteran winger Ángel di María scored the only goal of the match in the seventh minute with a powerful left foot shot from the right corner of
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Paris Hilton es ahora una mujer casada. La celebridad mediática y heredera del emporio Hilton se casó con su prometido Carter Reum este jueves en una lujosa ceremonia en una finca privada en Los Ángeles, informó People. Una celebración de tres días, así será la boda de Paris Hilton El viernes
Continue Reading DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators are looking into a complaint from a Tesla driver that the company’s “Full Self-Driving” software caused a crash. According to a complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the driver was beta testing the “Full Self-Driving” software, and the Tesla SUV went into the wrong lane
Continue Reading DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators are looking into a complaint from a Tesla driver that the company’s “Full Self-Driving” software caused a crash. According to a complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the driver was beta testing the “Full Self-Driving” software, and the Tesla SUV went into the wrong lane
Continue Reading CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — Argentina derrotó 1-0 a Uruguay en el clásico rioplatense y siguió afianzado en el segundo lugar, cerca de la clasificación directa, con 28 puntos en la eliminatoria sudamericana. El gol fue de Ángel Di María, quien hace unos meses marcó la anotación que le dio el título de Copa América
Continue Reading CINCINNATI (AP) — Miles Robinson and Walker Zimmerman were paired in central defense in front of goalkeeper Zack Steffen for the United States’ World Cup qualifier against Mexico. U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter changed just two starters from last month’s 2-1 win over Costa Rica, inserting DeAndre Yedlin at right back for injured Sergiño Dest and
Continue Reading DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Christian Anigwe had 19 points and 12 rebounds as UC Davis beat Eastern Washington 84-76. Ezra Manjon added 17 points for the Aggies on Friday, while Elijah Pepper chipped in 15. Linton Acliese III led the Eagles with 22 points and 11 rebounds.
Continue Reading BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Stephane Ingo recorded 13 points and 11 rebounds to carry Maine to a 71-52 win over Maine-Farmington. Jack Kane led the Beavers on Friday with 14 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks.
Continue Reading By Laura Studley, Mallika Kallingal and Alex Harring, CNN The mother of a missing 14-year-old who was found safe in New York City on Thursday has been charged with two counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, authorities in New Jersey said Friday. The charges against Jamie Moore, 39, include allegations of physical
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, forward Joe Ingles and guard Donovan Mitchell and Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner were fined Friday by the NBA for their roles in an altercation Thursday night. Gobert was fined $35,000 for initiating the altercation with 4:01 left in the Pacers’ 111-100 victory in Salt Lake
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, forward Joe Ingles and guard Donovan Mitchell and Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner were fined Friday by the NBA for their roles in an altercation Thursday night. Gobert was fined $35,000 for initiating the altercation with 4:01 left in the Pacers’ 111-100 victory in Salt Lake
Continue Reading By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Rep. Adam Kinzinger, one of two Republicans on the House select committee investigating January 6, said Friday that he hopes a federal grand jury’s indictment of Steve Bannon for contempt of Congress “sends a chilling message” to anyone considering not cooperating with the panel. “I think it sends a really important
Continue Reading By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Rep. Adam Kinzinger, one of two Republicans on the House select committee investigating January 6, said Friday that he hopes a federal grand jury’s indictment of Steve Bannon for contempt of Congress “sends a chilling message” to anyone considering not cooperating with the panel. “I think it sends a really important
Continue Reading Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN Español) — En 2020, Estados Unidos emitió más de 200.000 visas H-2 a trabajadores extranjeros para ocupar posiciones temporales en empleos agrícolas y no agrícolas. Esta categoría de visado está disponible para trabajadores temporales con o sin experiencia (no profesionales y sin un título académico) originarios de varios países, como: México,
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A local high school is getting a big boost for a new football stadium.
Continue Reading SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Rocky Kreuser had 20 points as North Dakota State beat Cal Poly 60-57. Jacob Davison led the Mustangs on Friday with 19 points.
Continue Reading Ángela Reyes (CNN Español) — El director de Migración de República Dominicana, Enrique García, confirmó este viernes que un grupo de parturientas haitianas fueron detenidas y deportadas a su país bajo cargos de estar ilegalmente en suelo dominicano. El jueves, diversas organizaciones no gubernamentales habían denunciado la situación, que se presenta en medio de una
Continue Reading SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Cate Reese scored 21 points, Bendu Yeaney scored Arizona’s last five points of overtime, and the 22nd-ranked Wildcats outlasted No. 6 Louisville 61-59. The teams faced each other at the Mammoth Sports Construction Invitational in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Yeaney finished with 12 points. She put Arizona ahead midway through
Continue Reading HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Tyrese Williams and Matt Balanc scored 17 points apiece as Quinnipiac routed Western New England 103-52. Dezi Jones added 14 points, Tymu Chenery scored 13 and Savion Lewis had 12 for the Bobcats. Alex Sikorski led the Golden Bears with 17 points.
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OVERNIGHT: Areas of fog a mostly cloudy skies, light winds and a slight chance of rain/snow. SATURDAY: Areas of morning fog with increasing winds for the afternoon. Slight chance of rain/snow showers with most of the wet weather favoring our local mountains. A cold front is moving through Montana and will deliver gusty winds for
Continue Reading WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation reported 77 more cases of COVID-19 on Friday and no recent deaths. The figures put the tribe’s overall number of cases at 37,966 since the pandemic began more than a year ago. The death toll stood at 1,507. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez urged residents of the
Continue Reading ATLANTA (AP) — Corey Allen scored 25 points as Georgia State beat Northeastern 83-64. Justin Roberts added 22 points for the Panthers. Chris Doherty led the Huskies with 14 points and seven rebounds.
Continue Reading By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is among three states now allowing coronavirus booster shots for all adults. The move comes even though federal health officials recommend limiting doses to those over 65 and younger people with certain underlying health conditions or whose jobs are high risk for the virus. California,
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — A former “Apprentice” contestant who accused former President Donald Trump of sexual assault has dropped her defamation lawsuit against him. Summer Zervos sued the then-president in 2017, saying he damaged her reputation when he said she and other women alleging sexual assault and harassment were making things up. During the 2016
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Idaho officials reported 942 new COVID-19 cases and 32 new deaths Friday.
Continue Reading DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Ricky Clemons had 12 points to lead five Campbell players in double figures as the Fighting Camels narrowly defeated Hartford 68-67. Jordan Whitfield and Austin McCullough added 11 points apiece for the Fighting Camels. Messiah Thompson and Jesus Carralero chipped in 10 points each. Hunter Marks led the Hawks with 18
Continue Reading By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Star New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, starting left tackle Terron Armstead and defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson have been ruled out of Sunday’s game at Tennessee. Kamara has not practiced this week after injuring his knee during a loss last Sunday to Atlanta. Armstead
Continue Reading CHARLESTON Jaylin Andrews had a career-high 30 points as Loyola of Maryland beat South Carolina State 75-65. Cameron Jones led the Bulldogs on Friday with 12 points.
Continue Reading CHICAGO (AP) — A police review agency is being harshly criticized for recommending that a Chicago police officer who was later fatally shot during a traffic stop be suspended for her role in a botched raid of a woman’s home in 2019. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, members of the City Council and others say the
Continue Reading By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. arrived in Los Angeles on Friday and made his way north to the Rams’ training complex. Although he passed his physical and signed his contract, the receiver didn’t participate in his new team’s first practice. Just eight games remain in the
Continue Reading By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is telling nursing homes to open their doors wide to visitors, easing many remaining pandemic restrictions while urging residents, families and facility staff to keep their guard up against outbreaks. New guidance Friday from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services instructs nursing homes to
Continue Reading By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is telling nursing homes to open their doors wide to visitors, easing many remaining pandemic restrictions while urging residents, families and facility staff to keep their guard up against outbreaks. New guidance Friday from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services instructs nursing homes to
Continue Reading By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press MARKS, Miss. (AP) — An impoverished county in the Mississippi Delta is celebrating the reopening of the local hospital. The only hospital in Quitman County and the tiny town of Marks closed Oct. 31, 2016. Like many medical facilities in poor parts of America, Quitman County Hospital struggled to
Continue Reading Ángela Reyes (CNN Business) — Uno de los astronautas más nuevos de Blue Origin, Glen de Vries, de 49 años, sobrevivió el viaje al espacio en octubre junto al actor William Shatner. Sin embargo, menos de un mes después murió en un accidente en un avión pequeño que tuvo lugar el jueves en Nueva Jersey.
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For the second time in three days, a Highland Rams girls soccer player has committed to play collegiate soccer, as Saydree Bell signed her LOI Friday to compete at Weber State.
Continue Reading CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Jason Roche had 21 points as The Citadel rolled past Morris College 108-67. Armani Thomas led the Hornets 30 points.
Continue Reading HOUSTON (AP) — Martin Trainer is leading the Houston Open. Usually it’s news when Trainer even makes the cut. He has endured as tough a time as anyone on the PGA Tour since his victory in the Puerto Rico Open in 2019. Since that win, he has made only nine cuts in 70 starts on
Continue Reading SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A Scottsdale school board president is accused of keeping a dossier on some parents, including photos and personal finances. Scottsdale Unified School District officials announced Friday that the district will hire an outside forensic investigator to see if any school resources were utilized in the creation of Google Drive folders on
Continue Reading By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Kirk Triplett shot a 7-under 64 to move into the lead and Jim Furyk remained in contention for the season title with a 67 in the second round of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship. Playing in the final group with Phil Mickelson, Triplett had seven birdies
Continue Reading By Sean Lyngaas, CNN A Russian man accused of laundering money in connection with ransomware that hackers have used to disrupt multiple US hospitals has been detained in the Netherlands at the request of the FBI, according to his lawyer. The US Justice Department is seeking the extradition of Denis Dubnikov, 29, who is accused
Continue Reading By MARK STEVENSON Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Even for the violence-wracked Mexican state of Michoacan, people were surprised when a priest called from the pulpit for parishioners to arm themselves against warring drug gangs. The Rev. Alfredo Gallegos said in his sermon that “we have to defend ourselves.” His call has drawn mixed
Continue Reading KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — Myrick Coil and Tyler Miller maintained their dominance of the Super Cat class Friday during the second competition day for powerboaters at the Race World Offshore Key West Championships in the Florida Keys. The day’s most dramatic incident occurred during the Stock V competition when boat with two men from
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By Marianne Garvey Michelle Buteau has her hands full these days. She has toddler twins and a growing list of hosting and acting projects to her name, but the busy comedian is still treating crowds to her standup. She’ll perform a new show, “Bitch Gotta Babysitter,” this weekend at Town Hall in New York City.
Continue Reading By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. peacekeeping chief is warning that the crisis in Africa’s Sahel region remains volatile, with insecurity and instability seriously undermining prospects for development and many lives lost every day as a result of terrorist attacks. Jean-Pierre Lacroix said Friday that “millions of people are
Continue Reading PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who’s considered a rising star in the Republican Party, has formally launched her reelection campaign. Her campaign said in a statement Friday that she has raised over $10 million since she was elected three years ago. She has more than $6.5 million in cash on hand.
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By BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah school district says Friday it will open an independent investigation into alleged bullying of a 10-year-old girl who died by suicide. Her family says she was harassed by fellow students for being Black and autistic. The family of Isabella “Izzy” Tichenor accuses the
Continue Reading ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s largest electric provider and global energy giant Iberdrola say they’re committed to customer protections as they push for regulatory approval for a multibillion-dollar merger. The parent company of Public Service Co. of New Mexico and an Iberdrola subsidiary filed additional arguments with utility regulators Friday. The filing claims the
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An Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
Continue Reading By Lauren Dezenski, CNN This week, concerns over inflation and unreliable supply chains forced the Biden administration to step up its efforts on two fronts particularly important to Americans, according to a new CNN Poll. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump and his allies continued to try to block the January 6 committee’s progress. Monday CNN
Continue Reading By Chloe Melas, CNN Britney Spears’ 13-year conservatorship is over. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny terminated the court-ordered arrangement during a hearing on Friday. Addressing the court, Spears’ attorney Matthew Rosengart said a “safety net” is in place for the singer’s finances and personal care. “The time has come today to end
Continue Reading By Jeevan Ravindran, CNN Britney Spears has said the #FreeBritney movement saved her life, four days after her conservatorship finally came to an end. In her first Instagram video statement since the court-ordered arrangement was terminated on November 12, the singer said the movement communicated news of her situation to the public and “gave an
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