January 2022 - Local News 8

Most expensive law schools—and what students actually pay

January 31, 2022 11:42 PM Stacker

Testing.org cited data collected by Law School Transparency to identify the 10 most expensive law schools by tuition cost, with the average net…

Biggest underdog victories in March Madness

January 31, 2022 11:42 PM Stacker

Every spring, legions of sports fans turn their attention to college basketball when March Madness takes the national spotlight. Using aggregated…

About 1 in 3 child care workers are going hungry

January 31, 2022 11:42 PM Stacker

Of the nearly 1 million child care workers in the United States, 31.2%—basically one out of every three—experienced food insecurity in…

How weather has shaped human history

January 31, 2022 11:42 PM Stacker

Stacker takes a look at 30 ways the weather has shaped human history, including the event that kicked off the Salem Witch Trials, a new clue in the…

25 vintage photos of the first Winter Olympic Games

January 31, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

The first-ever Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France, showcasing a variety of sports and athletes. Stacker assembled a collection of photos…

30 examples of sports bringing the world together

January 31, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

In a complicated and divisive world, sometimes all it takes is sports to bring us together or put life into perspective. Stacker curated a list of 30…

Most liberal colleges in America

January 31, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Stacker used data from Niche to determine the 50 most liberal universities and colleges in…

Top transfer portal classes heading into signing day

January 31, 2022 11:33 PM Associated Press

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer As college football waits on Caleb Williams to announce where he will be going to school, Mississippi…

Murió Onésimo Cepeda, obispo emérito de Ecatepec

January 31, 2022 11:22 PM CNN Newsource

olivertapia (CNN en Español) — La Diócesis de Ecatepec, en México, informó a través de un comunicado que Monseñor Onésimo Cepeda Silva…

No. 10 Kansas, No. 23 Texas set for 2 ranked Big 12 matchups

January 31, 2022 11:18 PM Associated Press

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer No. 10 Kansas and No. 23 Texas face tests in the Big 12 to headline the AP Top 25 schedule for this week. The…

Alec Baldwin settles case against man he had parking dispute with in 2018

January 31, 2022 11:14 PM CNN Newsource

By Mirna Alsharif, CNN Alec Baldwin has settled a lawsuit about a dispute with a man over a parking spot in New York City, according to attorneys…

Jewell Loyd staying with Seattle Storm

January 31, 2022 11:05 PM Associated Press

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Jewell Loyd is staying in Seattle and Breanna Stewart will be returning, too, a person with the situation told…

Alley leads Portland St. past N. Colorado 79-76

January 31, 2022 10:40 PM Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. — Ezekiel Alley had a season-high 22 points as Portland State snapped its seven-game home losing streak, holding off Northern…

Curry heats up late to lead Warriors over Rockets 122-108

January 31, 2022 10:30 PM Associated Press

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 21 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Golden State Warriors…

Cheslie Kryst se suicidó, confirma la oficina del médico forense

January 31, 2022 10:27 PM CNN Newsource

olivertapia (CNN) — La ex Miss USA Cheslie Kryst se suicidó el domingo por la mañana, confirmó a CNN el jefe médico forense de la ciudad de…

Johnson carries San Diego St. over New Mexico 72-47

January 31, 2022 10:20 PM Associated Press

SAN DIEGO — Keshad Johnson had 14 points and 10 rebounds to lead San Diego State to a 72-47 win over New Mexico. KJ Jenkins led the Lobos on Monday…

Citipointe Christian College in the Australian city of Brisbane has sparked outrage for requiring parents to sign an enrollment contract that refers to homosexuality as a sin and includes it in a list of "immoral" behavior alongside bestiality

Christian school asks parents to sign contract that could exclude gay and transgender students

January 31, 2022 10:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Helen Regan, CNN A Christian school in the Australian city of Brisbane has sparked outrage for requiring parents to sign an enrollment contract…

A woman went into labor on a United Airlines flight that had departed the West African nation of Ghana to the United States.

Woman gives birth over the Atlantic during a flight from Africa to the US

January 31, 2022 10:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Forrest Brown, CNN Talk about a memorable arrival into the world — or, in this case, above the world. This past weekend, a woman went into…

Monday H.S. basketball scores – January 31

January 31, 2022 10:01 PM News Team

Girls district basketball scores, boys basketball…

Wright scores 20 to lead NC Central over Norfolk St. 70-67

January 31, 2022 10:01 PM Associated Press

DURHAM, N.C. — Justin Wright had 20 points as North Carolina Central narrowly defeated Norfolk State 70-67. Joe Bryant Jr. led the Spartans on…

Dort helps Thunder top Trail Blazers 98-81, end 7-game skid

January 31, 2022 10:00 PM Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Lu Dort scored 18 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers…

Whoopi Goldberg reiterated her apology on "The View" on Tuesday after sparking outrage over comments she made about the Holocaust a day earlier.

Whoopi Goldberg opened ‘The View’ with an on-air apology for her Holocaust comments

January 31, 2022 9:59 PM CNN

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN After apologizing on social media for her comments about the Holocaust, Whoopi Goldberg opened “The View” on Tuesday…

No. 23 Ohio State women knock off No. 21 Iowa in shootout

January 31, 2022 9:47 PM Associated Press

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Taylor Mikesell scored 24 points, Jacy Sheldon had 18 and No. 23 Ohio State outlasted No. 21 Iowa 92-88. Iowa’s Caitlin…

EXPLAINER: The Winter Games, a different kind of Olympics

January 31, 2022 9:45 PM Associated Press

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — The first so-called modern Olympics were held in 1896 in Athens. The Winter Olympics were not…

Akinjo scores 25 points as No. 8 Baylor overcomes WVU 81-77

January 31, 2022 9:39 PM Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer WACO, Texas (AP) — James Akinjo scored 25 points and eighth-ranked Baylor overcame West Virginia 81-77. Matthew…

Jimin of BTS at a news conference in Seoul

BTS member Jimin hospitalized for appendicitis while positive for Covid-19

January 31, 2022 9:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Gawon Bae and Jessie Yeung, CNN Jimin, a member of South Korean supergroup BTS, tested positive for Covid-19 and underwent surgery for acute…

Christon lifts Grambling St. over Alcorn St. 80-73

January 31, 2022 9:31 PM Associated Press

LORMAN, Miss. — Cameron Christon had a season-high 25 points as Grambling State beat Alcorn State 80-73. Dominic Brewton led the Braves on Monday…

Moragne lifts Florida A&M past Alabama St. 66-65

January 31, 2022 9:31 PM Associated Press

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Bryce Moragne had 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead Florida A&M to a 66-65 win over Alabama State, the Rattlers’ seventh…

McEwen carries Weber St. over Eastern Washington 90-84

January 31, 2022 9:31 PM Associated Press

OGDEN, Utah — Koby McEwen scored 24 points as Weber State stretched its win streak to seven games, defeating Eastern Washington 90-84. Jamison…

McEwen carries Weber St. over Eastern Washington 90-84

January 31, 2022 9:31 PM Associated Press

OGDEN, Utah — Koby McEwen scored 24 points as Weber State stretched its win streak to seven games, defeating Eastern Washington 90-84. Jamison…

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell met this week with Republicans on the Judiciary Committee to hash out their strategy.

Top Republicans leery of major Supreme Court fight as some conservatives itch for battle

January 31, 2022 9:29 PM CNN

By Lauren Fox and Manu Raju, CNN Sen. Kevin Cramer had just arrived at the US Capitol on Monday night when he found Senate Minority Leader Mitch…

Toyota apologizes for suicide after overwork, harassment

January 31, 2022 9:28 PM Associated Press

By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Toyota says it has reached a settlement in a lawsuit that blamed overwork and harassment for the…

Stutzle scores in OT to lift Senators to 3-2 win over Oilers

January 31, 2022 9:19 PM Associated Press

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Tim Stutzle scored at 4:22 of overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2. Thomas Chabot and Nick Paul…

Morning Joe anchors Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough will go under some changes due to Rachel Maddow's hiatus.

Changes at MSNBC: New ‘Morning Joe’ hour takes shape while Rachel Maddow announces hiatus

January 31, 2022 9:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Oliver Darcy, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free…

The federal high-security prison in Beaumont

Federal prisons placed on temporary lockdown after deadly violence at Texas facility

January 31, 2022 9:06 PM CNN Newsource

By David Shortell, CNN Federal prisons were placed on a temporary lockdown nationwide Monday after violence broke out at an institution in Texas and…

Michigan women beat top-5 opponent for 2nd time this season

January 31, 2022 9:05 PM Associated Press

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Naz Hillmon scored 21 points, Emily Kiser grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds and No. 6 Michigan beat fifth-ranked Indiana…

Changes at MSNBC: New ‘Morning Joe’ hour takes shape while Rachel Maddow announces hiatus

January 31, 2022 9:03 PM CNN

By Oliver Darcy, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free…

Los CDC catalogan a México y más latinoamericanos como de riesgo “muy alto” por covid-19

January 31, 2022 9:03 PM CNN Newsource

Ángela Reyes (CNN) — Tras pasar más de seis meses en una categoría de menor riesgo según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de…

Vrankic scores 20 to lead Santa Clara past Pacific 81-59

January 31, 2022 9:01 PM Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Josip Vrankic had 20 points as Santa Clara routed Pacific 81-59. Jeremiah Bailey led the Tigers on Monday night with 19…

Whitley scores 18 to lift Southern over Jackson St. 75-64

January 31, 2022 9:01 PM Associated Press

JACKSON, Miss. — Brion Whitley had 18 points off the bench to lead Southern to a 75-64 win over Jackson State. Chance Moore led the Tigers with 16…

Matthews scores 3 as Maple Leafs rally past Devils 6-4

January 31, 2022 9:01 PM Associated Press

TORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews had three goals and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs scored four times in the third period to rally to a 6-4…

Nugent scores 23 to lift UMES over Morgan St. 79-72

January 31, 2022 8:50 PM Associated Press

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. — Donchevell Nugent had a season-high 23 points as Maryland Eastern Shore defeated Morgan State 79-72. Nathaniel Pollard Jr. had…

Maldonado lifts Wyoming over Colorado St. 84-78 in OT

January 31, 2022 8:50 PM Associated Press

LARAMIE, Wyo. — Hunter Maldonado had a career-high 35 points as Wyoming won its ninth straight home game, topping Colorado State 84-78 in overtime.…

Maldonado lifts Wyoming over Colorado St. 84-78 in OT

January 31, 2022 8:50 PM Associated Press

LARAMIE, Wyo. — Hunter Maldonado had a career-high 35 points as Wyoming won its ninth straight home game, topping Colorado State 84-78 in overtime.…

NSA watchdog finds ‘concerns’ with searches of Americans’ communications

January 31, 2022 8:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Katie Bo Lillis, CNN The National Security Agency failed to follow both court-approved and internal procedures designed to prevent officials from…

Australia has $1 billion plan to convert ideas into jobs

January 31, 2022 8:48 PM Associated Press

By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australia’s government says it will spend more than $1 billion on converting…

Joe Rogan responde a las críticas de artistas en Spotify

January 31, 2022 8:42 PM CNN Newsource

Alexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN) — Joe Rogan respondió a los comentarios negativos que ha recibido por parte de artistas en Spotify por…

Scheierman lifts S. Dakota St. over North Dakota 70-64

January 31, 2022 8:40 PM Associated Press

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Baylor Scheierman had 24 points as South Dakota State stretched its winning streak to 11 games, defeating North Dakota 70-64.…

Johnson leads Alabama A&M past Bethune-Cookman 67-52

January 31, 2022 8:40 PM Associated Press

NORMAL, Ala. — Jalen Johnson posted 18 points and nine rebounds as Alabama A&M defeated Bethune-Cookman 67-52. Kevin Davis led the Wildcats on…

Burks, Fournier lead Knicks to 116-96 win over Kings

January 31, 2022 8:38 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Alec Burks had 21 points off the bench, Evan Fournier also scored 21 and the New York Knicks routed the skidding Sacramento Kings…

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards will meet with the Legislative Black Caucus on Tuesday to discuss recent new allegations in the Ronald Greene case.

Louisiana governor to meet Black legislative leaders after new report about investigation of Ronald Greene’s death

January 31, 2022 8:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Nick Valencia and Amanda Watts, CNN Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards will meet with the Legislative Black Caucus on Tuesday to discuss recent new…

Oesterle scores in OT, Red Wings beat Ducks 2-1

January 31, 2022 8:30 PM Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) — Jordan Oesterle scored 2:11 into overtime as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-1. Dylan Larkin had a goal and an assist…

‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ is the No. 1 song in America

January 31, 2022 8:29 PM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN Let’s talk about Bruno. The hit song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from the animated Disney movie…

Ilya Shapiro is seen here from a segment on CNN.

Incoming Georgetown Law director on leave after tweets about Biden’s Supreme Court plan

January 31, 2022 8:26 PM CNN Newsource

By Jenn Selva, CNN The incoming executive director for Georgetown University’s Center for the Constitution has been placed on administrative…

NWSL players to get higher salaries, insurance under 1st CBA

January 31, 2022 8:24 PM Associated Press

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer The National Women’s Soccer League Players Association said Monday night that it has agreed to its first-ever…

Fuertes lluvias en Quito provocan un aluvión que deja más de 20 personas muertas y daños materiales

January 31, 2022 8:23 PM CNN Newsource

Ángela Reyes (CNN Español) — La cifra de personas muertas por el aluvión en Quito subió a 25, según informó el municipio. Además, se…

CNN correspondent Selina Wang started preparing for the Beijing Olympics weeks in advance.

What it’s like to fly into Beijing’s Olympic ‘bubble’

January 31, 2022 8:11 PM CNN

By Selina Wang, CNN The Beijing Winter Olympics is being hosted inside a veritable fortress — known informally as the “bubble”…

What it’s like to fly into Beijing’s Olympic ‘bubble’

January 31, 2022 8:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Selina Wang, CNN The Beijing Winter Olympics is being hosted inside a veritable fortress — known informally as the “bubble”…

Halak, Boeser help Canucks top Blackhawks 3-1

January 31, 2022 8:10 PM Associated Press

By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Jaroslav Halak made 20 saves, Brock Boeser scored and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago…

In the civil suit filed in federal district court

FBI and California sheriff illegally seized marijuana cash belonging to licensed dispensaries, lawsuit claims

January 31, 2022 8:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Josh Campbell, CNN Federal agents and a Southern California sheriff’s department engaged in “highway robberies” after seizing…

Reinhart hat trick leads Panthers over Blue Jackets 8-4

January 31, 2022 8:08 PM Associated Press

By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sam Reinhart had his fifth career hat trick to lift the Florida Panthers over the Columbus…

Congreso de Perú cita al canciller por declaraciones de Castillo sobre la salida al mar de Bolivia

January 31, 2022 8:07 PM CNN Newsource

Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — La mayoría del Congreso de Perú aprobó citar para el martes a las 9:30 al ministro de Relaciones…

Australia’s first Olympic curlers swap sunshine for sweeping

January 31, 2022 8:06 PM Associated Press

By KRISTEN GELINEAU Associated Press SYDNEY (AP) — An Australian curling team has made history as the first curlers from Down Under to qualify for…

Maxey leads 76ers past Grizzlies 122-119 in OT minus Embiid

January 31, 2022 8:06 PM Associated Press

By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points, including a driving layup with 26.4 seconds left in overtime…

Vikings coach finalists: O’Connell, Morris, Graham, Harbaugh

January 31, 2022 8:05 PM Associated Press

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have entered a fast-paced final stretch of their head coach…

The US State Department on Monday ordered family members of employees at the US Embassy in Belarus to depart the country and warned American citizens against travel there.

US State Department orders families of government personnel to leave Belarus amid ‘unusual and concerning Russian military buildup’

January 31, 2022 8:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN The US State Department on Monday ordered family members of employees at the US Embassy in Belarus to depart the country and…

FBI chief: Threat from China ‘more brazen’ than ever before

January 31, 2022 8:01 PM Associated Press

By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray says the threat to the West from the Chinese government is “more…

Austin Peay defeats SIU-Edwardsville 68-63 in 2OT

January 31, 2022 8:01 PM Associated Press

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Elijah Hutchins-Everett had 20 points as Austin Peay narrowly defeated Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 68-63 in double…

Brown scores 29, Celtics run past shorthanded Heat 122-92

January 31, 2022 8:01 PM Associated Press

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 29 points, Jayson Tatum added 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics…

Raptors end Hawks’ 7-game win streak behind Trent, Siakam

January 31, 2022 7:55 PM Associated Press

By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Gary Trent Jr. scored 31 points, Pascal Siakam added 25 and the Toronto Raptors snapped Atlanta’s…

Month: January 2022