Police: Woman drove into river at Niagara Falls on purpose
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a woman who died when her car went into the icy rapids above Niagara Falls likely drove into the river…
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2 teens shot outside of charter school basketball game
By Shain Bergan, Taylor Johnson Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Two teenagers were…
Continue Reading NYC lawmakers pass bill giving noncitizens right to vote
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Noncitizens in the country’s most populous city are closer to gaining the right to vote in…
Continue Reading US sanctions El Salvador officials accused of negotiating with gangs
By Merlin Delcid and Sheena McKenzie, CNN The US on Wednesday imposed sanctions on two El Salvador government officials accused of negotiating with…
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Washington cancels game with No. 5 Gonzaga due to COVID
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — No. 5 Gonzaga’s game against Washington scheduled for Sunday has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Huskies…
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Travis Scott denies knowing about Astroworld injuries in interview with Charlamagne tha God
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Travis Scott told radio and talk show host Charlamagne tha God that he’s been on an “emotional…
Continue Reading Nike dejará de vender sus productos en una de las cadenas de calzado más grandes de Estados Unidos
Alexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN Business) — A partir de 2022 no podrás comprar zapatillas y ropa de Nike en una de las cadenas de calzado…
Continue Reading A partial skull bone and dozens of skeletal remains found in missing student’s car found in creek after almost 46 years
By David Williams, CNN Investigators picking through Kyle Clinkscales’ rusted 1974 Ford Pinto have recovered a partial skull bone, dozens of…
Continue Reading Canucks hire Rutherford as team president, interim GM
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Vancouver Canucks have hired veteran NHL executive Jim Rutherford as team president. Rutherford will also…
Continue Reading Corte de apelaciones rechaza el intento de Trump para retener los documentos del 6 de enero de la comisión de la Cámara de Representantes
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Una corte federal de apelaciones falló el jueves en contra del expresidente de EE.UU. Donald Trump en su…
Continue Reading Wildlife group offers $10,000 reward for prosecution of wolf poachers
By Chris Hubbuch Click here for updates on this story WISCONSIN (madison.com/Wisconsin State Journal) — With…
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Biden administration asks public for help stopping family separation in the future
By Geneva Sands, CNN The Department of Homeland Security is asking the public for help to stop the federal government from ever again using family…
Continue Reading FBI may have to shut down federal use-of-force database due to low participation from law enforcement
By Christina Carrega The FBI has one more year to figure out how to collect use-of-force statistics from thousands of law enforcement agencies across…
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A viral image of a Black fetus is highlighting the need for diversity in medical illustrations
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN At first glance, the image looks like a standard drawing that could easily be found in the pages of a medical textbook or on the…
Continue Reading Citizen tip helps animal control reunite dog with owner
By The Cheyenne Post staff Click here for updates on this story Nebraska (The Cheyenne Post) — On the morning of…
Continue Reading Homeless woman’s family says two Des Moines police officers saved her life
By KCCI Staff Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — A Des Moines woman wandering the streets…
Continue Reading Officers shoot, kill man who fired gun outside of Stockton Police Department
By Erin Heft Click here for updates on this story STOCKTON, California (KCRA) — A man was killed by police after firing…
Continue Reading DEA agent gets 12 years for conspiring with Colombian cartel
By JOSHUA GOODMAN and JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A once-standout U.S. narcotics agent who used his badge to build a lavish…
Continue Reading Descalifican a 43 camellos de un concurso de belleza por el uso de bótox y otras ‘manipulaciones’
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Los organizadores de un popular concurso de belleza de camellos en Arabia Saudita han descalificado a 43 concursantes…
Continue Reading Los premios Globo de Oro (Golden Globes), en datos
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — He aquí un vistazo a los premios Golden Globes o Globo de Oro, que son presentados por la Asociación de Prensa…
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Officials warn of increasing danger of counterfeit prescription opioids containing fentanyl
Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Frank A. Tarentino III are warning of…
Continue Reading Encuentran más de 50 restos óseos diferentes en el vehículo de un estudiante desaparecido en Georgia
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los investigadores encontraron 50 restos óseos diferentes, incluyendo un hueso parcial del cráneo, durante el…
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Sawtooth Avalanche Center season opener
With more winter weather on the way, the Sawtooth Avalanche Center will start doing its daily back country avalanche forecasts on…
Continue Reading Florida student arrested for threatening to shoot up campus
Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A student at an aeronautical university in Florida was arrested after authorities received tips from…
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Nampa man sentenced to more than 4 years in federal prison for possession of a sawed-off shotgun
A Nampa man was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for possession of an unregistered firearm and the unlawful possession of a…
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Power restored in Ammon
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Continue Reading Newly formed task force helps recover more than 70 stolen cars, make dozens of arrests
By Andrew Masse, Courtney Zieller Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — A newly formed…
Continue Reading Putin rejects complaints over move to shut top rights group
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has brushed aside complaints about prosecutors’ move to shut down one of the country’s most…
Continue Reading Appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to keep January 6 documents from House committee
By Tierney Sneed and Paul LeBlanc, CNN A federal appeals court Thursday ruled against former President Donald Trump in his effort to block his White…
Continue Reading January 6 committee subpoenas Trump-backed House candidate involved in planning ellipse rally
By Zachary Cohen, Annie Grayer and Ryan Nobles, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6 riot at the US Capitol issued six…
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Lawmakers say they will try again to regulate airline fees
WASHINGTON (AP) — Travelers love to hate airline fees, and several congressional Democrats say it’s time to regulate the extra charges for…
Continue Reading Lawmakers say they will try again to regulate airline fees
WASHINGTON (AP) — Travelers love to hate airline fees, and several congressional Democrats say it’s time to regulate the extra charges for…
Continue Reading Tested by tough schedule, Navy awaits matchup with Army
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer At the beginning of the season, Navy football coach Ken Niumatalolo declared this would be the toughest schedule in…
Continue Reading El FBI arresta a alcalde de Puerto Rico por cargos de corrupción pública
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — Ángel Pérez Otero, alcalde del municipio de Guaynabo, en el norte de Puerto Rico, fue arrestado este jueves por…
Continue Reading High school students spread holiday cheer throughout the community
By Jiani Navarro Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Students at Mary G. Montgomery High…
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Several pounds of meth, marijuana located during a traffic stop
A 56-year-old Helena, Mont. man was arrested Tuesday after an Idaho State trooper located several pounds of meth and marijuana during a traffic…
Continue Reading House passes Protect Our Democracy Act to curb presidential abuses of power
By Kristin Wilson, CNN The House voted 220-208 on Thursday to pass the Protect Our Democracy Act, which addresses presidential abuses of power and…
Continue Reading Broncos’ Mike Boone biding time after coming in as backup
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos running back Mike Boone was brought in this season to be the backup. But a…
Continue Reading Brooke Shields says Barbara Walters interview from her teen years was ‘practically criminal’
By Chloe Melas, CNN Brooke Shields does not look back with fondness on an interview from the 1980s with Barbara Walters. In a conversation with Dax…
Continue Reading Brooke Shields says Barbara Walters interview from her teen years was ‘practically criminal’
By Chloe Melas, CNN Brooke Shields does not look back with fondness on an interview from the 1980s with Barbara Walters. In a conversation with Dax…
Continue Reading Court rejects Trump’s efforts to keep records from 1/6 panel
By ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled against an effort by former President Donald…
Continue Reading UN political chief urges Taliban to be inclusive
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The U.N. political chief says she had “frank and useful” discussions with a wide range of Afghans including senior…
Continue Reading Pandemic nurse shortage: Kentucky gov declares an emergency
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s governor has declared an emergency over the state’s chronic…
Continue Reading January 6 committee touts cooperation among witnesses as key Trump allies stonewall panel
By Annie Grayer, Ryan Nobles and Zachary Cohen, CNN Two parallel realities are emerging as the House select committee investigating the January 6…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Gang negotiations sensitive topic in El Salvador
By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Allegations from the U.S. government that El Salvador President Nayib Bukele’s…
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CEOs of Target, Best Buy, CVS and other retail chains ask Congress for help amid crime surge
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business The CEOs of Target, Best Buy, Nordstrom, Home Depot and CVS are among a group of 20 retail leaders who sent a letter…
Continue Reading Lee Enterprises rejects takeover bid from Alden hedge fund
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer Newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises has rejected a takeover offer from the Alden Global Capital hedge fund that is…
Continue Reading Ex-media CEO sentenced to prison in college admissions scam
BOSTON (AP) — A former media company CEO who authorities say paid more than $500,000 to get her two children into elite universities has been…
Continue Reading Ex-media CEO sentenced to prison in college admissions scam
BOSTON (AP) — A former media company CEO who authorities say paid more than $500,000 to get her two children into elite universities has been…
Continue Reading Chiefs eagerly await the day Kelce, Hill get back on track
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have been giving defenses the most unenviable of options for years:…
Continue Reading Florida State hires Michael Alford as next athletic director
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State has hired Michael Alford as vice president and its next athletic director. Alford succeeds David Coburn. who…
Continue Reading Ohio capital city to pay $5.75 million to injured protesters
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s capital city has agreed to pay $5.75 million to people injured during…
Continue Reading Newton feels responsible for coordinator Joe Brady’s firing
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton said he feels partially responsible for the firing of Panthers offensive…
Continue Reading Pelé to remain in hospital for “a few days” for exams
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer great Pelé says he will remain in a hospital in Sao Paulo “for a few days” to undergo new exams on his colon…
Continue Reading How major US stock indexes fared Thursday
The Associated Press Stocks closed lower on Wall Street Thursday as investors tapped the brakes after three days of gains. The S&P 500 and the…
Continue Reading Rusia acusa a Ucrania de provocación por un buque de guerra en el estrecho de Kerch
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Rusia acusó de provocación a un buque de guerra ucraniano que se dirigía hacia el estrecho de Kerch en el mar de Azov, que…
Continue Reading HI: Fear over contaminated water grows across
By Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — As the Navy pushes back on a state order to…
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These meat-eating dinosaurs could sprint as fast as Usain Bolt
By Megan Marples, CNN This dinosaur could sprint at speeds as swift as the world’s fastest human. Theropods were carnivorous dinosaurs that ran…
Continue Reading These meat-eating dinosaurs could sprint as fast as Usain Bolt
By Megan Marples, CNN This dinosaur could sprint at speeds as swift as the world’s fastest human. Theropods were carnivorous dinosaurs that ran…
Continue Reading Josh Duggar found guilty of child pornography
By Melissa Alonso, CNN A jury on Thursday found reality TV star Josh Duggar guilty of receipt of child pornography and possession of child…
Continue Reading House passes Protect Our Democracy Act to curb presidential abuses of power
By Kristin Wilson, CNN The House voted 220-208 on Thursday to pass the Protect Our Democracy Act, which addresses presidential abuses of power and…
Continue Reading CVS, Ciena rise; GameStop, Laboratory Corp. fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Thursday: CVS, Ciena rise; GameStop, Laboratory Corp.…
Continue Reading Miami schools chief named next superintendent in Los Angeles
By JOCELYN GECKER and TERRY SPENCER Associated Press The Los Angeles Board of Education has chosen the longtime superintendent of Miami-Dade County…
Continue Reading Amazon is misleading consumers with ‘deceptive’ ads in search results, FTC complaint says
By Jennifer Korn Amazon is potentially misleading consumers by not being clear enough in indicating which of its search results are paid…
Continue Reading Judge: Justice must pay $2.5M for environmental violations
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has lost another costly court ruling over his coal companies’ environmental…
Continue Reading Judge: Justice must pay $2.5M for environmental violations
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has lost another costly court ruling over his coal companies’ environmental…
Continue Reading Villarreal makes last 16 in CL, Leicester falls in Europa
By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press Villarreal clinched the final place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Thursday, while Leicester failed to…
Continue Reading Hoosiers hire ex-UMass coach as new offensive coordinator
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana Hoosiers coach Tom Allen has hired Walt Bell as his new offensive coordinator. Bell spent the past three seasons…
Continue Reading California adopts tough standards for trucks, lawn equipment
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California truck drivers will soon have to worry about pollution tickets along with…
Continue Reading California adopts tough standards for trucks, lawn equipment
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California truck drivers will soon have to worry about pollution tickets along with…
Continue Reading Blackhawks acquire F Gabriel in trade with Maple Leafs
TORONTO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired forward Kurtis Gabriel from the Toronto Maple Leafs for defenseman Chad Krys. The 28-year-old…
Continue Reading Louisville athletic director Tyra resigns after 4 years
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Vince Tyra has resigned as Louisville’s athletic director. The move ends a challenging…
Continue Reading Man charged in fatal carjacking indicted by federal grand jury for alleged crime spree
By STEPHANIE BAUMER Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — A St. Louis man previously…
Continue Reading Hurdle joins Rockies as special assistant to general manager
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies are bringing back Clint Hurdle to serve as a special assistant to general manager Bill Schmidt. Hurdle will help…
Continue Reading Senate passes bill easing way for debt limit increase
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a fast-track plan for raising the debt limit. A key hurdle was cleared…
Continue Reading Senate advances bill easing way for debt limit increase
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is moving ahead with a fast-track plan for raising the debt limit. A key hurdle was…
Continue Reading Sheriff charged with assault while trying to break up fight
HAZARD, Ky. (AP) — Police say a sheriff has been charged with assault after allegedly hitting a teenage girl while trying to break up a fight…
Continue Reading Josh Duggar found guilty of child pornography
By Melissa Alonso, CNN A jury on Thursday found reality TV star Josh Duggar guilty of receipt of child pornography and possession of child…
Continue Reading Michigan diocese: Transgender must `repent’ to be baptized
MARQUETTE, Mich. (AP) — A Catholic diocese in Michigan is asking its pastors to deny baptism, confirmation and other sacraments to transgender and…
Continue Reading Amazon is misleading consumers with ‘deceptive’ ads in search results, FTC complaint says
By Jennifer Korn Amazon is potentially misleading consumers by not being clear enough in indicating which of its search results are paid…
Continue Reading Proposed congressional maps give Dems an edge in Virginia
By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Draft maps for new congressional districts in Virginia would provide Democrats a…
Continue Reading Footprints show some two-legged dinosaurs were agile
By EMMA H. TOBIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists say fossilized tracks from 120 million years ago show two-legged dinosaurs ran fast.…
Continue Reading US World Cup qualifier Jan. 30 at Canada to kick off at 3
By The Associated Press The United States’ World Cup qualifier against Canada in Hamilton, Ontario, on Jan. 30 will have a 3 p.m. EST kickoff. The…
Continue Reading McCarthy returns to Cowboys: ‘We’re going to win this game’
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is declaring his team will beat Washington as he…
Continue Reading Los cañones que mantienen la seguridad de los aviones, un pollo a la vez
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Puede que los pájaros sean los amos indiscutibles del aire, pero también han sido los perdedores de las colisiones…
Continue Reading One of the last independent newspaper chains unanimously rejects hedge fund’s bid to take over
By Kerry Flynn, CNN Business One of the last independent chains of local newspapers remaining in the U.S. has rejected a takeover bid from Alden…
Continue Reading Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities, and foreign exchange…
Continue Reading Villarreal last team to advance in Champions League
BERGAMO, Italy (AP) — Villarreal secured the final place in the last 16 of the Champions League by holding on for a 3-2 win at Atalanta in a game…
Continue Reading Why changing the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ could be difficult
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention might consider redefining what it means to be “fully…
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Sundance Film Fest unveils lineup for hybrid 2022 edition
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer The Sundance Film Festival is returning to the Utah mountains in January armed with documentaries about Bill Cosby,…
Continue Reading Sundance Film Fest unveils lineup for hybrid 2022 edition
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer The Sundance Film Festival is returning to the Utah mountains in January armed with documentaries about Bill Cosby,…
Continue Reading Al menos 650 migrantes murieron al cruzar la frontera entre México y Estados Unidos, la mayor cantidad desde 2014, según un organismo internacional
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Al menos 650 personas murieron al intentar cruzar la frontera entre México y Estados Unidos este año, más que…
Continue Reading Maryland lawmakers override Hogan’s congressional map veto
By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland General Assembly has voted to override Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of…
Continue Reading Volkswagen increases spending on EVs to $100 billion
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business More than half the money Volkswagen Group spends in the next five years will go towards electric vehicles and…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art is removing the Sackler name from galleries
Harmeet Kaur and Laura Ly, CNN New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art will remove the Sackler family name from seven galleries, including the…
Continue Reading Jordan bows to Palestinian pressure and pulls ‘sperm smuggling’ film
From Andrew Carey and Abeer Salman Jordan has withdrawn its entry to the Oscars after criticism that the film “Amira” was disrespectful…
Continue Reading Someone just paid $7,753 for school papers graded by Elon Musk
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business Today, a lot of business students would probably pay serious money for Elon Musk’s opinion of their work.…
Continue Reading Third lawsuit filed against DC police department alleging racism and a toxic culture
By Maya Brown and Emma Tucker, CNN Two Black women who worked for the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC filed a lawsuit on Wednesday…
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DEQ seeks comment on draft wastewater reuse permit for Bench Mark Potato Company
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft wastewater reuse permit for Bench Mark Potato Company,…
Continue Reading Sebastián Piñera promulga la ley que habilita el matrimonio igualitario en Chile
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN en Español) — El presidente de Chile, Sebastián Piñera, promulgó este jueves la ley del matrimonio igualitario,…
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