By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes scored 2:55 into overtime and New Jersey beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 after Devils coach Lindy Ruff tested positive for COVID-19 hours before the game. Hughes finished with two goals and an assist. Nico Hischier, rookie Dawson Mercer and Janne Kuokkanen also scored
Continue Reading NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are showing serious signs of healing up after using an NFL-high 88 players this season. For the first time in weeks, the Titans did not declare any player out Friday ahead of Sunday’s game against Miami. They also activated wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine off the reserve/COVID-19 list. Coach
Continue Reading By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. has been the center of attention on his offenses for most of his football career. He’s now part of a supporting cast in Hollywood, and the veteran receiver says he loves his role. Ever since he joined the Los Angeles Rams in
Continue Reading By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart each scored 24 points, and the Boston Celtics stopped a three-game slide by topping the Phoenix Suns 123-108. Brown also grabbed 11 rebounds and Smart finished with eight assists, helping the Celtics bounce back from a 91-82 home loss to the Los
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By The Associated Press Tributes from fellow actors and comedians poured in on social media Friday in reaction to the death of Betty White. The Golden Girls” star was 99. Henry Winkler thanked White for her humor, warmth and activism. Seth Meyers says White was the only “Saturday Night Live” host he ever saw get
Continue Reading LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Beaches along the south Los Angeles County coast have been closed due to a spill of untreated sewage. Authorities say a sewer main line failed Thursday afternoon in the city of Carson and 6 million to 7 million gallons of sewage was discharged into the Dominguez Channel, a waterway that
Continue Reading PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Rose Parade and Rose Bowl college football game between Ohio State and Utah are set to go forward on New Year’s Day despite surging cases of COVID-19, which forced the cancellation of the 2021 parade. The 133rd edition of the Pasadena, California, tradition is scheduled to feature actor Levar Burton
Continue Reading PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Rose Parade and Rose Bowl college football game between Ohio State and Utah are set to go forward on New Year’s Day despite surging cases of COVID-19, which forced the cancellation of the 2021 parade. The 133rd edition of the Pasadena, California, tradition is scheduled to feature actor Levar Burton
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CNN en Español (CNN Español) — La actriz Betty White, ícono de la televisión que recordaremos por sus papeles en “The Golden Girls,” “Boston Legal” y “Hot in Cleveland”, murió este viernes, según informó su agente y amigo íntimo Jeff Witjas a la revista People en un comunicado. A sus 99 años, estaba a pocas
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Continue Reading By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Conservationists and tribal leaders are suing the U.S. government to try to block construction of two geothermal plants in northern Nevada’s high desert. They say Ormat Technologies’ project planned in the Dixie Meadows about 100 miles east of Reno will destroy a sacred hot springs and
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By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Conservationists and tribal leaders are suing the U.S. government to try to block construction of two geothermal plants in northern Nevada’s high desert. They say Ormat Technologies’ project planned in the Dixie Meadows about 100 miles east of Reno will destroy a sacred hot springs and
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By Marianne Garvey, CNN Betty White said Ryan Reynolds just couldn’t quit her. The two starred in the 2009 movie “The Proposal,” and ever since Reynolds had been publicly calling White his “ex-girlfriend.” The iconic actress responded in an interview with People Magazine, saying, “I’ve heard Ryan can’t get over his thing for me, but
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By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Even after Covid-19 cases fall from their current record-high levels, it’s unlikely the United States — let alone the world — will be able to completely eliminate the coronavirus that causes them. But there will come a day when it’s no longer a pandemic, when cases are no longer out of
Continue Reading CONWAY, Ark. — Jared Chatham had 18 points to lead seven Central Arkansas players in double figures as the Bears easily defeated Champion Christian College 119-47. Camren Hunter added 17 points for the Bears on Friday. Elias Cato chipped in 13, Darious Hall scored 12 and Churchill Bounds had 12. Kyle Malone led the Tigers
Continue Reading Betty White, the self-described “lucky old broad” whose sweetly sarcastic senior citizen characters were a beloved fixture on TV shows and movies such as “The Golden Girls,” “Boston Legal” and “Hot in Cleveland,” died Friday, her agent and close friend Jeff Witjas told People magazine in a statement.
Continue Reading By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Quarterback Justin Fields likely will miss his second straight game because of an ankle injury when the Chicago Bears host the New York Giants. Coach Matt Nagy says quarterback Andy Dalton will start after being sidelined because of a groin injury and Nick Foles will be
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Continue Reading By Todd Leopold, CNN Betty White, the self-described “lucky old broad” whose sweetly sarcastic senior citizen characters were a beloved fixture on TV shows and movies such as “The Golden Girls,” “Boston Legal” and “Hot in Cleveland,” died Friday, her agent and close friend Jeff Witjas told People magazine in a statement. At 99, she
Continue Reading ROCK HILL, S.C. — D.J. Burns Jr. had 20 points as Winthrop easily defeated Converse 78-40. Sigurd Lorange led the Valkyries on Friday with six rebounds.
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SIGULDA, Latvia (AP) — Latvian Tomass Dukurs got his first World Cup victory on his home track nearly 18 years ago, and hadn’t won another race since until Friday. He held off his brother Martins Dukurs for a victory nearly two decades in the making. South Korea’s Seunggi Jung got his first World Cup medal,
Continue Reading SIGULDA, Latvia (AP) — Latvian Tomass Dukurs got his first World Cup victory on his home track nearly 18 years ago, and hadn’t won another race since until Friday. He held off his brother Martins Dukurs for a victory nearly two decades in the making. South Korea’s Seunggi Jung got his first World Cup medal,
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By David Close, CNN The Boston Celtics great and Hall of Famer Sam Jones has passed away at the age of 88, according to the Celtics and his son. Jones died on Thursday night, according to his son Aubre, who said his father’s health had been failing and he was admitted to a hospital in
Continue Reading CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Stephen Faramade had a season-high 20 points as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi routed Sul Ross State 101-49. Julian Paredes led the Lobos on Friday with 15 points.
Continue Reading LYNCHBURG, Va. — Darius McGhee had 21 points as Liberty easily defeated Boyce 91-60. Tyler Nauert led the Bulldogs on Friday with 14 points.
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Betty White wasn’t supposed to play Rose Nylund on “The Golden Girls,” but we are so grateful that she did. White was originally supposed to portray the hot-to-trot widow Blanche Devereaux on the comedy series about four senior women living together in Miami. It ran from 1985 to 1992. The
Continue Reading BERLIN (AP) — The German government has dropped plans to give the country’s highest honor to an Israeli historian amid criticism of his work on the genocide in Bosnia. The German news agency dpa reported Friday that the Foreign Ministry has withdrawn its nomination for Gideon Greif to receive Germany’s Order of Merit. Bosnian news
Continue Reading By LYNN ELBER and FRAZIER MOORE Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Betty White, whose saucy, up-for-anything charm made her a television mainstay for more than 60 years, has died. She was 99. White’s death was confirmed Friday by her longtime agent Jeff Witjas. Her quirky characters over more than a half-century included the
Continue Reading By DARKO VOJINOVIC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Boisterous New Year’s Eve celebrations have kicked off in Serbia’s capital of Belgrade, where mass gatherings have been allowed despite fears of the fast-spreading omicron variant. Large crowds gathered in city on Friday night for outdoor concerts, fireworks and a light show at a newly-constructed Dubai-style
Continue Reading By DARKO VOJINOVIC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Boisterous New Year’s Eve celebrations have kicked off in Serbia’s capital of Belgrade, where mass gatherings have been allowed despite fears of the fast-spreading omicron variant. Large crowds gathered in city on Friday night for outdoor concerts, fireworks and a light show at a newly-constructed Dubai-style
Continue Reading By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Hartman tossed three touchdown passes, two of them to tight end Brandon Chapman, and No. 20 Wake Forest dominated Rutgers 38-10 in the Gator Bowl. Hartman completed 23 of 39 passes for 304 yards. He added 21 more yards rushing and pushed his touchdown
Continue Reading By Jay Croft, CNN More than a year after two policemen pepper-sprayed a Black and Latino US Army officer, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring has sued the town of Windsor, alleging its police department has discriminated against African Americans and violated their civil rights. It is the first case brought under a new law that
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By Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden will speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, several days after Biden urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to ease an unremitting military crisis on Ukraine’s border. Biden, a White House official said, “plans to speak by phone with President Zelensky of Ukraine on Sunday to reaffirm US
Continue Reading By STEVE McCLAIN Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kellan Grady spoiled Tubby Smith’s return to Rupp Arena, making seven 3-pointers to lead No. 18 Kentucky to a 92-48 victory over High Point. Smith coached Kentucky for 10 years from 1997-2007, winning the NCAA title in 1998. The High Point alum was hired to coach
Continue Reading SEATTLE (AP) — A man is accused of storming the court during his son’s middle school basketball game and slamming into a referee from behind, breaking the man’s nose and cheekbone, according to King County prosecutors. The Seattle Times reports Mark McLaughlin, 31, turned himself in to King County sheriff’s deputies on Dec. 17, the
Continue Reading By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press A New York resident and “Jeopardy” contestant who was stumped this week by a clue about his state’s governor got a do-over. Ben Walthall joined Gov. Kathy Hochul’s virtual coronavirus briefing Friday to tell her he knows who she is now. Hochul says New Yorkers “believe in second chances” before
Continue Reading ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Naz Hillmon had 29 points and 15 rebounds, her 40th career double-double, leading No. 9 Michigan to a 90-71 win over short-handed No. 25 Ohio State on Friday. Michigan (12-1, 3-0 Big Ten) led wire-to-wire, pushing its lead to double digits with a 12-3 run to end the first half
Continue Reading By Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden will speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, several days after Biden urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to ease an unremitting military crisis on Ukraine’s border. Biden, a White House official said, “plans to speak by phone with President Zelensky of Ukraine on Sunday to reaffirm US
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The Southeastern Conference’s most prolific offense clashes with one of the better defenses in the Big 12 when No. 8 Mississippi meets sixth-ranked Baylor in the Sugar Bowl. The New Year’s Night matchup features Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral operating a scheme designed by coach Lane Kiffin that produces 506.7 yards
Continue Reading By Melissa Alonso and Eliott C. McLaughlin, CNN A Lafayette, Louisiana, city court judge resigned Friday over a video that surfaced earlier this month showing people using racist language at her home. Michelle Odinet apologized and took a leave of absence after the video became public. It showed surveillance footage — being played on a
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By Reuters Spirit Airlines flight attendants are receiving double pay on any work through January 4, their union said, as the budget carrier scrambles to keep its schedules intact after U.S. airlines were hammered by a week of mass cancellations. The holiday season has been marred by delayed or canceled flights, causing chaos at most
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — Una avioneta que presuntamente trasladaba a migrantes indocumentados se estrelló este jueves en Texas, cerca de la frontera entre México y Estados Unidos, dijo la Oficina del Sheriff del condado Presidio en un comunicado. Según el comunicado, agentes recibieron un informe de que una avioneta se había estrellado al norte
Continue Reading By Melanie Zanona Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee deleted a tweet Friday morning that spread disinformation about Covid-19 booster shots. The false tweet from the House Judiciary Committee Republicans’ official account, which was posted Thursday afternoon, read: “If the booster shots work, why don’t they work?” The tweet received a wave of backlash before
Continue Reading By Melanie Zanona Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee deleted a tweet Friday morning that spread disinformation about Covid-19 booster shots. The false tweet from the House Judiciary Committee Republicans’ official account, which was posted Thursday afternoon, read: “If the booster shots work, why don’t they work?” The tweet received a wave of backlash before
Continue Reading CANTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio high school football player who says coaches forced him to eat a pizza covered with pepperoni grease in violation of his religious beliefs is suing his former district and ousted coaches. The athlete says in the federal civil rights suit filed this week that Canton coaches ordered the athlete
Continue Reading CANTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio high school football player who says coaches forced him to eat a pizza covered with pepperoni grease in violation of his religious beliefs is suing his former district and ousted coaches. The athlete says in the federal civil rights suit filed this week that Canton coaches ordered the athlete
Continue Reading By Clare Duffy, CNN Business Bob Iger, Disney’s former chief executive and long-time executive chairman, is officially ending his tenure Friday after just shy of half century at the company. Iger announced he would leave the company when his contract ended at the close of this year. “This is the end of my 47 1/2
Continue Reading CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say a man suspected in the shooting of one police officer and wounding of another at a northern Illinois hotel has been taken into custody. Indiana State Police Sgt. Glen Fifield says Darius Sullivan was arrested Friday morning at a home in North Manchester, Indiana. He says Sullivan surrendered to a
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN) — Nicolas Cage sabe que puede sonar “pretencioso”, pero preferiría que se refiriera a él como un “intérprete”. El ganador del Oscar conocido por sus actuaciones en películas como “Leaving Las Vegas” y “Face / Off” compartió durante una conversación en el podcast del Variety’s Awards Circuit que no le gusta que
Continue Reading By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Raúl de Tomás and Javi Puado scored late goals as Espanyol fought back to win 2-1 at 10-man Valencia and earn its first away win of the Spanish league season. The match that closed out 2021 will be the last one to be played with 100%
Continue Reading By Christina Maxouris, CNN A day after reporting its highest average daily Covid-19 case number, the US shattered the record Thursday, with an average of 355,990 infections reported every day in the past week, according to Johns Hopkins University. As the latest surge sweeps across the US, pushing cases and hospitalizations to unprecedented levels and
Continue Reading By MARIA DI MENTO of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy It was a healthy year for big gifts to charitable causes in 2021, a year that saw one of the largest multibillion-dollar contributions in more than a decade, according to a Chronicle of Philanthropy tally. The power philanthropists Bill Gates and Melinda French
Continue Reading By MARIA DI MENTO of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy It was a healthy year for big gifts to charitable causes in 2021, a year that saw one of the largest multibillion-dollar contributions in more than a decade, according to a Chronicle of Philanthropy tally. The power philanthropists Bill Gates and Melinda French
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Nicolas Cage knows it may sound “pretentious,” but he would prefer you refer to him as a “thespian.” The Oscar winner known for performances in such films as “Leaving Las Vegas” and “Face/Off” shared during a conversation on Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast that he’s not a fan of being called
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Nicole Kidman may portray Lucille Ball in “Being the Ricardos,” but don’t try and draw comparisons between their former marriages. Kidman quickly shut it down when a journalist from The Guardian asked if some of her comments about Ball and her husband Desi Arnaz (played in the film by Javier
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Expect subzero temperatures on New Year’s Day as temperatures will fall overnight.
Continue Reading By ACACIA CORONADO and RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sarah Weddington is being remembered this week as a champion of feminism whose work impacted the nation’s politics as views shifted on abortion. The young Texas lawyer who won the Roe v. Wade case at the U.S. Supreme Court died Sunday at 76.
Continue Reading By STEVE PEOPLES and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — This time last year, the Republican Party was hitting bottom. The GOP had already lost the presidency and the House. Soon, Republicans would squander their Senate majority and watch as thousands of Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. But what a difference 12
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN) — En el último día de cada año, se ha convertido en un ritual para grandes multitudes reunirse en el caos brillantemente iluminado de Times Square de Nueva York para dar la bienvenida a nuevos comienzos. A las 11:59 p.m., una bola deslumbrante desciende por un poste, mientras que los asistentes, y
Continue Reading Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Business) — La economía de EE.UU. se dirige hacia 2022 con un gran impulso. La recuperación de la economía en EE.UU. ganó fuerza en los últimos meses, culminando lo que podría ser el año de crecimiento del PIB más rápido desde 1984, cuando Ronald Reagan estaba en la Casa Blanca. La
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Marvin, the Red Panda, passed away on Wednesday. He quickly rose to fame as the first Red Panda born at the zoo. But shortly after entering the world in 2019, his mother neglected to care for him. So zoo officials flew him out to Zoo Knoxville to be raised by
Continue Reading By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer Flight cancellations surged again on the last day of 2021, with airlines blaming it on crew shortages related to the spike in COVID-19 infections. By late morning Friday on the East Coast, airlines scrubbed more than 1,550 U.S. flights, according to tracking service FlightAware. The disruptions are likely to
Continue Reading By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer Flight cancellations surged again on the last day of 2021, with airlines blaming it on crew shortages related to the spike in COVID-19 infections. By late morning Friday on the East Coast, airlines scrubbed more than 1,550 U.S. flights, according to tracking service FlightAware. The disruptions are likely to
Continue Reading By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Cruise company stocks had been holding up remarkably well in December despite concerns about Covid outbreaks on ships and the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. But that’s no longer the case. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that even vaccinated people should no longer take
Continue Reading By The Associated Press New Jersey coach Lindy Ruff tested positive for COVID-19 hours before the Devils’ game against the Edmonton Oilers and was isolated from the team. The Devils made the announcement roughly 45 minutes after Ruff did not show up for a pregame news conference. When the conference started, assistant coach Alain Nasreddine
Continue Reading By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics say Hall of Famer Sam Jones has died at the age of 88. Jones won 10 NBA titles in his 12-year career, second only to teammate Bill Russell. A Celtics spokesman says Jones died Thursday night in Florida, where he had been hospitalized
Continue Reading By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Vance Joseph’s first NFL head coaching experience didn’t go so great. He’s got plenty of company in that regard. He’d also have good company if he received a second chance, which is an opportunity that’s proved elusive for a lot of the league’s Black head
Continue Reading By The Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — With the Utes making their first appearance and the Buckeyes back for the 16th time, “The Granddaddy of Them All” returns home after last year’s College Football Playoff semifinal was relocated to Arlington, Texas, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trying to reach 11 wins for the ninth
Continue Reading By The Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — With the Utes making their first appearance and the Buckeyes back for the 16th time, “The Granddaddy of Them All” returns home after last year’s College Football Playoff semifinal was relocated to Arlington, Texas, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trying to reach 11 wins for the ninth
Continue Reading By Curt Yeomans Click here for updates on this story GWINNETT COUNTY, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — Residents in unincorporated Gwinnett County are facing delays in getting their trash picked up, and county officials say COVID-19-related staffing issues at two solid waste haulers are to blame. The county announced that Republic Services and Waste Management/Advanced
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The NFL is highlighting its Inspire Change social justice initiative in stadiums and during game broadcasts during the final two weeks of the regular season. Video content will be used to amplify the impactful social justice work done by NFL players, clubs, league, and social justice grant partners to break down
Continue Reading By Laura Smith-Spark, CNN Prince Andrew has been asked to provide documents proving his “alleged medical inability to sweat” in a court filing by attorneys for Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who has accused the royal of sexual assault in a US civil lawsuit. In the court document filed Thursday, Giuffre’s attorneys also ask for any documents
Continue Reading By Gregory Wallace, CNN Business The Federal Aviation Administration is warning more air travel headaches may be in store, even as airlines cancel thousands of flights because of coronavirus crew shortages and other issues. The FAA said Friday an “increased number” of its own employees are testing positive for the virus. That could force it
Continue Reading By Homero de La Fuente and Jacob Lev, CNN No. 1 Alabama and No. 3 Georgia will meet in the College Football Playoff championship game after the two Southeastern Conference teams easily won their semifinal contests Friday. The semifinals kicked off with reigning champion Alabama dominating Cincinnati 27-6 in the Cotton Bowl. Then Georgia bounced
Continue Reading By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer The Minnesota Vikings have placed quarterback Kirk Cousins on the COVID-19 reserve list. The big blow comes two days before their most important game of the season at Green Bay. Cousins is unvaccinated. Even if he’s asymptomatic, there’s not enough time to clear him to play. Sean Mannion
Continue Reading By Ben Burnstein and Lindsay Benson, CNN With nothing but the clothes on their backs, thousands of people in north central Colorado fled their houses as intense fires bore down. The flames scorched almost 2,000 acres, leaving ashes and uncertainty where homes had stood just hours prior. The fires have displaced entire communities. And aid
Continue Reading By DÉBORA ÁLVARES, MAURICIO SAVARESE and MARCELO SILVA DE SOUSA Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Leaders around the world are relying on public health specialists to inform their decisions about whether and when to vaccinate their nation’s kids, but Brazil government is instead asking the public for guidance. President Jair Bolsonaro has staked out
Continue Reading By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the trade tells The Associated Press the Cavaliers have agreed to acquire veteran guard Rajon Rondo in a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers for swingman Denzel Valentine. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal still must be approved
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By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist The year 2022 will start with a bang, as snow, ice, severe storms, flooding and plummeting temperatures impact millions from coast to coast. “This is a classic winter storm set-up with rain and thunderstorms across the South, a line of ice near the storm’s track and an area of heavy
Continue Reading By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist The year 2022 will start with a bang, as snow, ice, severe storms, flooding and plummeting temperatures impact millions from coast to coast. “This is a classic winter storm set-up with rain and thunderstorms across the South, a line of ice near the storm’s track and an area of heavy
Continue Reading By Matt Egan, CNN Business Omicron is messing with back-to-the-office plans for both JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup. Citing the spike in Covid-19 cases, both big banks told US employees on Thursday that they can start 2022 by working remotely. In a memo obtained by CNN, Citi asked its US employees to work from home for
Continue Reading SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga University is joining the ranks of schools requiring vaccinated students and employees to get a coronavirus booster shot. The Spokesman-Review reports Gonzaga will require that people get boosters within 14 days of becoming eligible for one. Dozens of colleges have issued booster shot requirements. The list includes large universities like
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — New post-Brexit custom rules for goods arriving from the European Union to Britain are taking effect on Saturday. A leading food industry body has warned that the new border controls could lead to food shortages. Beginning Jan. 1, importers must make a full customs declaration on goods entering the U.K. from the
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — New post-Brexit custom rules for goods arriving from the European Union to Britain are taking effect on Saturday. A leading food industry body has warned that the new border controls could lead to food shortages. Beginning Jan. 1, importers must make a full customs declaration on goods entering the U.K. from the
Continue Reading By Missoulian Staff Click here for updates on this story COLUMBIA FALLS, Montana (Missoulian) — A California woman has been arrested following an investigation into horse abuse and neglect at a residence in the Columbia Falls area that started in September. Cynthia Jean Hamilton, 68, of Norco, California, has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty
Continue Reading By Sarah Hayden Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (Quad-City Times) — The Humane Society of Scott County is asking for the public’s help in paying for furnaces after a carbon monoxide leak was discovered at the Davenport facility. Celina Rippel, development coordinator for the HSSC, said no animals or staff were
Continue Reading By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Becky Hammon is the next coach of the Las Vegas Aces. She will be the highest paid coach in the WNBA, earning way more than the highest paid player in the league according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because terms
Continue Reading By Eliott C. McLaughlin, CNN Authorities are considering charges against a man attacked by a tiger after entering an unauthorized area after hours at a Naples, Florida, zoo, leaving a deputy no choice but to kill the critically endangered cat. Zoo officials’ thoughts are with the badly injured man — identified as 26-year-old River Rosenquist
Continue Reading By Bobby Radford Click here for updates on this story ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Missouri (Daily Journal) — Deputies with the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department brightened the holidays for several unsuspecting area motorists on Christmas Eve. In the rush to finish last-minute Christmas shopping and preparations for the holiday, the last thing a driver
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Here are the top state record-setting fish stories from this year.
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey Ariana Grande improvised part of her singing performance in “Don’t Look Up,” director Adam McKay reveals. The plot of the movie revolves around two astronomers who try to warn humanity about an approaching comet that will destroy earth and a debate about facts. Grande and Kid Cudi play famous pop stars who
Continue Reading By Christina Carrega and Emma Tucker, CNN One current and two former police officers failed to prove they were discriminated and retaliated against by the Michigan State Police (MSP) and its director because they were White men, a federal judge has ruled. Michael Caldwell, Robert Hahn and Michael McCormick filed separate federal lawsuits last year
Continue Reading By STEVE PEOPLES and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — This time last year, the Republican Party was hitting bottom. The GOP had already lost the presidency and the House. Soon, Republicans would squander their Senate majority and watch as thousands of Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. But what a difference 12
Continue Reading Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — Los servicios de roaming internacional pospago en los países de la Comunidad Andina se eliminarán a partir del 1 de enero de 2022, informó este viernes el presidente de Colombia Iván Duque, quien celebró la medida. La medida está vigente en Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia y Perú, que integran el
Continue Reading By Stephen Borowy Click here for updates on this story OXFORD, Michigan (WNEM) — Oxford Community Schools is preparing for students to return to the classroom on Jan. 3 with a number of safety protocols. All high school, middle school, and Bridges students will be given a clear backpack when they return and will be
Continue Reading LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Denis O’Dell, a British film producer and director who worked with The Beatles on the movie “A Hard Day’s Night,” has died at his home in Spain. He was 98. His son said Friday that his father died overnight at his house in Almería, in southeast Spain. He said the family
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Drifting snow and reduced visibility are keeping two highways closed in eastern Idaho.
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN) — El director de la Organización Mundial de la Salud dio una nota esperanzadora sobre la superación de la pandemia en 2022 en un mensaje de Nochevieja, diciendo que el mundo tiene las “herramientas para poner fin a esta calamidad” incluso cuando los nuevos casos de covid diarios en todo el mundo
Continue Reading By The Associated Press This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from drag queen titan RuPaul, the sixth and final season of NBC’s “This Is Us” and two ABC programs focusing on Mamie Till-Mobley, the civil rights icon and mother of slain son, Emmett. Ben Affleck has another winning turn in “The Tender
Continue Reading By WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is going high-tech against crime. The sheriff’s office said on Twitter Thursday, Dec. 30, that it is launching a new crime scene investigation (CSI) unit and is looking to hire three crime scene investigators.
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