February 2022

Head of Russian space agency appears to threaten to drop ISS on India or China

February 25, 2022 6:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Parkhill Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — The head of Russia’s space agency appears to have threatened to drop the International Space Station on India or China because of Western sanctions. Dmitry Rogozin, the director general of Roscosmos, tweeted that countries should “prevent your sanctions from falling on

What is SWIFT and why some are calling for Russia to be banned from it?

February 25, 2022 6:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Nicole Bogart Click here for updates on this story Canmore, Alta. (CTV Network) — As world leaders respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with economic sanctions, there have been increasing calls to cut off the country’s access to an international payment and messaging system that handles trillions of dollars worth of transactions. Expelling Russia

With big tax incentives, Virginia aims to lure Commanders

February 25, 2022 6:06 AM Associated Press

By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers are advancing a measure intended to lure the Washington Commanders to the state by allowing the NFL team to forgo what could be $1 billion or more in future tax payments to help finance a potential new football stadium. The move is intended to

With big tax incentives, Virginia aims to lure Commanders

February 25, 2022 6:06 AM Associated Press

By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers are advancing a measure intended to lure the Washington Commanders to the state by allowing the NFL team to forgo what could be $1 billion or more in future tax payments to help finance a potential new football stadium. The move is intended to

Soon-to-be-released study looks at pandemic learning loss among North Carolina students

February 25, 2022 6:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Andrew James Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) will soon release the results of a study looking at a learning loss from the pandemic in North Carolina schools. “It actually looks at the difference between where we expected students to

EE.UU. está preocupado por la posibilidad de que Kyiv caiga ante Rusia en cuestión de días, dicen fuentes familiarizadas con la inteligencia

February 25, 2022 6:04 AM CNN Newsource

CNNEE (CNN) — A los funcionarios de inteligencia de EE.UU. les preocupa que Kyiv pueda caer bajo control ruso en unos días, según dos fuentes familiarizadas con la última información de inteligencia. Las fuentes dijeron que la evaluación inicial de Estados Unidos antes de la invasión, que anticipaba que la capital ucraniana sería invadida entre

Woman charged after deputies seize 41 animals from Rutherford County home

February 25, 2022 6:03 AM CNN Newsource

By WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story RUTHERFORD COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Numerous animals were seized and a woman charged Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in an animal cruelty case in Rutherford County. After the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and Rutherford County Animal Control executed a search warrant on Paws Ranch Road,

Homelessness pushes mental health to backburner

February 25, 2022 6:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Aguirre Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Research and local leaders say one of the top reasons for homelessness here in the mountains is lack of support for mental health, coupled with substance abuse. “Last time I was here was probably back in 2005,” said Donna Ball,

These companies have the most to lose from Russia’s attack on Ukraine

February 25, 2022 5:50 AM CNN

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business International companies that hold a major presence in Russia are bracing for more sanctions from Western countries. Russia has already paid a price for its aggression: the country’s stock markets and currency have tanked this week after President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into Ukraine. Sanctions from the United States and

These companies have the most to lose from Russia’s attack on Ukraine

February 25, 2022 5:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business International companies that hold a major presence in Russia are bracing for more sanctions from Western countries. Russia has already paid a price for its aggression: the country’s stock markets and currency have tanked this week after President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into Ukraine. Sanctions from the United States and

F1 team Haas yet to make decision on Russian driver Mazepin

February 25, 2022 5:49 AM Associated Press

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer The Haas Formula One team has yet to make a decision whether Russian driver Nikita Mazepin will continue driving for the team this year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. F1 has canceled the race in Russia scheduled for Sept. 25 saying it was “impossible” to race there given

Ashes of Medina Spirit to be interred in Kentucky

February 25, 2022 5:48 AM Associated Press

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) — The ashes of disqualified 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit will be interred at a retirement farm for thoroughbred horses in Kentucky. Old Friends says the colt’s ashes will be interred in a memorial garden alongside 1999 Kentucky Derby winner Charismatic and 2002 Derby winner War Emblem. The farm located in

El presidente de Ucrania Volodymyr Zelensky sigue siendo “un objetivo principal de la agresión rusa”, dice el Departamento de Estado

February 25, 2022 5:47 AM CNN Newsource

CNNEE Washington (CNN) — El presidente de Ucrania, Volodymyr Zelensky, sigue siendo un “objetivo principal para la agresión rusa”, dijo este jueves por la noche el portavoz del Departamento de Estado de EE. UU., Ned Price, en medio de la invasión rusa de Ucrania. Hablando con Wolf Blitzer de CNN en “The Situation Room”, Price

US concerned Kyiv could fall to Russia within days, sources familiar with intel say

February 25, 2022 5:46 AM CNN

By Jim Sciutto and Katie Bo Williams, CNN US intelligence officials are concerned that Kyiv could fall under Russian control within days, according to two sources familiar with the latest intelligence. The sources said that the initial US assessment from before the invasion — which anticipated that the Ukrainian capital would be overrun within one

Winter storm pulls out of New England late Friday

February 25, 2022 5:39 AM CNN

By Jay Croft, Haley Brink and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A winter storm that brought heavy snow and ice to parts of the Northeast on Friday is beginning to move out of the region this evening. The storm caused rough road conditions, prompted school closures and resulted in hundreds of flight cancellations. Three million people from

J&J, distributors finalize $26B landmark opioid settlement

February 25, 2022 5:38 AM Associated Press

By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and three major distributors have finalized a nationwide settlement over their role in the opioid addiction crisis. The announcement Friday clears the way for $26 billion to flow to nearly every state and local government in the U.S. It’s the largest settlement

F1 won’t race in Russia this year after Ukraine invasion

February 25, 2022 5:35 AM Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Formula One says it is “impossible” to hold a race in Russia this year following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The Russian Grand Prix had been scheduled for Sochi on Sept. 25. F1, governing body FIA and the teams agreed not to race there. F1 says in a statement “it is impossible

China lifts restrictions on Russian wheat imports

February 25, 2022 5:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Laura He, CNN Business China has relaxed restrictions on imports of Russian wheat, a move that could address food security concerns in the world’s second largest economy and ease the impact of Western sanctions on Russia. The decision to allow imports of wheat from all regions of Russia was made during Russian President Vladimir

As war breaks out in Europe, China blames the US

February 25, 2022 5:18 AM CNN

By Simone McCarthy and CNN’s Beijing bureau As Russian missiles flew through the Ukrainian sky Thursday and world leaders decried an invasion spreading across the country, China refused to condemn Russia’s move outright, while appearing to levy blame on the United States and its allies. Beijing finds itself in a complex position as Russia’s invasion

Draw for European soccer competitions

February 25, 2022 5:17 AM Associated Press

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Draw for European soccer competitions.

Spartak Moscow drawn to face Leipzig in Europa League

February 25, 2022 5:12 AM Associated Press

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Russian club Spartak Moscow will play at Leipzig in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Europa League before needing to find a neutral venue outside the country to host the return match. The clubs were drawn to face each other about two hours after the UEFA executive

EU finance chiefs grapple with economic fallout from attack

February 25, 2022 5:10 AM Associated Press

BRUSSELS (AP) — After the political outrage against Russia comes the economic reckoning. Finance ministers of the 19 countries that use the euro gathered Friday in Paris to weigh the economic fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting European Union sanctions. The EU, and allies like the U.S., are trying to starve Russia

Trump may offer help to Katie Britt in Alabama Senate primary — even though he’s already endorsed Mo Brooks

February 25, 2022 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Gabby Orr and Melanie Zanona, CNN Former President Donald Trump didn’t plan to invite Alabama Senate hopeful Katie Britt to meet with him at Mar-a-Lago this month. He already had his man in the race — conservative firebrand Mo Brooks — and wasn’t keen on endorsing a second candidate, despite briefly considering it amid

Mercedes and Red Bull at the top in F1 preseason testing

February 25, 2022 4:58 AM Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Formula One debuted its new generation of cars in preseason testing in Barcelona this week and in the end it was still Mercedes and Red Bull dominating. Lewis Hamilton set the fastest overall time with Mercedes at the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit on Friday. He was ahead of teammate George Russell and the

Mientras la guerra estalla en Europa, China culpa a EE.UU.

February 25, 2022 4:36 AM CNN Newsource

olivertapia (CNN) — Mientras los misiles rusos volaban por el cielo ucraniano el jueves y los líderes mundiales denunciaban una invasión que se extendía por todo el país, China se negó a condenar rotundamente la acción de Rusia y pareció culpar a Estados Unidos y sus aliados. Guerra Rusia – Ucrania: última hora, noticias y

$100 oil won’t derail the US economy

February 25, 2022 4:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sent oil futures above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014 and will probably bring $4-a-gallon gasoline to much of the United States. But it won’t be a major drag on US economic growth. Economists project that at most the nation’s gross domestic

British Airways cancels Moscow flights as Russia retaliates over Aeroflot ban

February 25, 2022 4:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Mark Thompson, CNN Business British Airways has suspended its flights to Moscow after Russia banned all UK carriers from its airspace. Russia’s Federal Agency for Air Transport said in a statement Friday that it was banning UK registered flights, as well as aircraft owned, leased or operated by a person associated with the United

US concerned Kyiv could fall to Russia within days, sources familiar with intel say

February 25, 2022 4:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Jim Sciutto and Katie Bo Williams, CNN US intelligence officials are concerned that Kyiv could fall under Russian control within days, according to two sources familiar with the latest intelligence. The sources said that the initial US assessment from before the invasion — which anticipated that the Ukrainian capital would be overrun within one

Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 25 de febrero: ¿Por qué Rusia invadió finalmente Ucrania?

February 25, 2022 4:04 AM CNN Newsource

CNNEspañol sjv ¿Enviará EE.UU. tropas a Ucrania? Esto ha dicho Joe Biden. China podría estar observando la situación en Ucrania con un ojo puesto en Taiwán. Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el día. Primero la verdad. 1 ¿Por qué Rusia invadió finalmente Ucrania? Tras meses de tensión y escalada entre Rusia y

House Democrats push dozens of ‘common sense’ bills with bipartisan buy-in

February 25, 2022 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Frantic to show voters they’ve accomplished more ahead of the November midterm elections, a small group of House Democrats is circulating what it calls a “common sense” agenda of 77 bills they say could quickly head to President Joe Biden’s desk, all with tangible impacts on key issues. Deliberately, the bills

House Oversight Committee asks National Archives for torn-up Trump documents in new records request

February 25, 2022 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Annie Grayer, Katelyn Polantz and Zachary Cohen, CNN The Democrat-led House Oversight Committee has indicated to the National Archives it’s expanding its investigation into former President Donald Trump‘s mishandling of government documents after he left the presidency by asking the Archives in a new letter for more information, including the torn-up pieces of paper

ANÁLISIS | Biden libra el primer enfrentamiento de un nuevo duelo al estilo de la Guerra Fría con Rusia

February 25, 2022 3:49 AM CNN Newsource

olivertapia (CNN) — Las sanciones punitivas nunca detendrían los misiles, tanques y bombas rusos. Pero la administración de Biden espera que ofrezcan una ventaja temprana en el primer enfrentamiento de una nueva y peligrosa coda del siglo XXI a la Guerra Fría. Guerra Rusia – Ucrania: última hora y noticias ¿Enviará EE.UU. tropas a Ucrania?

World ski body cancels all upcoming events in Russia

February 25, 2022 3:35 AM Associated Press

Russia will not host any more World Cup events organized by the International Ski Federation this winter.

The West could still kick Russia out of SWIFT as the ‘last resort’

February 25, 2022 3:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Charles Riley, CNN Business The West has announced a barrage of tough new sanctions aimed at cutting off Russia’s banks from the global financial system and depriving the country of vital technology. Yet a punishing financial weapon is being kept in reserve. The United States and the European Union held back from cutting Russia

New map of the night sky reveals 4.4 million galaxies and other space objects

February 25, 2022 3:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Hunt, CNN Some 4.4 million space objects billions of light-years away have been mapped by astronomers, including 1 million space objects that hadn’t been spotted before. The vast majority of these objects are galaxies that harbor massive black holes or rapidly growing new stars. Other discoveries include colliding groups of distant galaxies and

Hank the Tank, a 500-pound bear, was blamed for Lake Tahoe break-ins. But DNA evidence tells a different story

February 25, 2022 2:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The massive black bear, known as Hank the Tank and blamed for breaking and entering more than two dozen homes in California’s Lake Tahoe area, is no longer the sole suspect, according to officials. Authorities had believed the 500-pound bear was acting alone as he roamed the streets in the Tahoe

Russia loses Champions League final to Paris; Sochi F1 axed

February 25, 2022 2:53 AM Associated Press

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has provoked more punitive measures across the sporting world. Russia has been stripped of hosting the Champions League final by UEFA with St. Petersburg replaced by Paris and Formula One has dropped the Russian Grand Prix at Sochi. The International Olympic

Airbus to test hydrogen-fueled engine on A380 jet

February 25, 2022 2:39 AM CNN Newsource

Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Airbus just moved one step closer to launching the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft by 2035. The French aircraft maker has announced plans to test hydrogen fuel technology using a modified version of one of its A380 jetliners, which were discontinued last year. Airbus has partnered with CFM International, a joint venture

Guinness names Shanghai eatery as world’s highest restaurant in a building

February 25, 2022 2:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Karla Cripps, CNN It’s official, there’s a new “world’s highest restaurant in a building.” In February, officials from the Guinness World Records awarded the accolade to the Heavenly Jin restaurant inside the J Hotel Shanghai Tower in Shanghai, China. Located on the 120th floor of Shanghai Tower, the restaurant sits 556.36 meters (1,825 feet)

US, Europe step up Russia sanctions to target Putin directly

February 25, 2022 2:09 AM Associated Press

By RAF CASERT, AAMER MADHANI and ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The United States and European allies are stepping up sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by adding measures directly targeting President Vladimir Putin and his top diplomat. Friday’s announcements signal Western governments are putting diplomatic appeals to one side as Russia’s forces

Virginia Tech at Miami, end to women’s race top ACC slate

February 25, 2022 1:54 AM Associated Press

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Virginia Tech’s visit to Miami headlines the weekend schedule in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Hurricanes are closing in on a top-four seed in the ACC Tournament and the double-round bye that goes with it. The schedule also includes North Carolina following a rivalry game at North Carolina State,

Big Ten This Week: No. 13 Badgers out to avenge Rutgers loss

February 25, 2022 1:51 AM Associated Press

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer The game of the weekend in the Big Ten matches No. 13 Wisconsin against Rutgers in Piscataway, New Jersey, on Saturday. The Badgers hope to avenge their Feb. 12 loss to the Scarlet Knights to set up a Tuesday home game against No. 4 Purdue that could decide the

SEC This Week: Preview of SEC tournament semifinals?

February 25, 2022 1:50 AM Associated Press

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Could this weekend be a preview of the SEC Tournament semifinals? The league’s top four teams will square off Saturday, two weeks before the conference tournament as No. 3 Auburn goes against No. 17 Tennessee and No. 6 Kentucky plays at No. 18 Arkansas. The

Kansas-Baylor showdown headlines crucial week in Big 12

February 25, 2022 1:48 AM Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer A look at the upcoming weekend around the Big 12 Conference: GAME OF THE WEEKEND The Big 12’s best team this season meets the league’s best — and the nation’s best, for that matter — from last season when No. 5 Kansas heads to No. 10 Baylor on Saturday

Compton still playing golf, 30 years after 1st transplant

February 25, 2022 1:47 AM Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Erik Compton is going to have a great Saturday even without playing golf. He didn’t make the cut at the Honda Classic so he won’t be playing a third round at PGA National. He’ll have to settle for it being the 30th anniversary

More protesters expected at thinning New Zealand blockade

February 25, 2022 1:34 AM Associated Press

By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The number of cars and trucks blocking the streets outside New Zealand’s Parliament was thinning Friday, but more protesters were expected to arrive for the weekend, including some by boat. For more than two weeks, protesters against coronavirus vaccine mandates have been camping outside Parliament,

Kyiv es golpeada con ‘misiles de crucero o balísticos’ mientras Rusia intenta rodear la capital de Ucrania

February 25, 2022 1:14 AM CNN Newsource

olivertapia (CNN) — Los ucranianos en la capital, Kyiv, se arremolinaron en refugios antiaéreos el viernes por la mañana, mientras se desarrollaba una batalla por la ciudad, con afirmaciones de que un avión de combate ucraniano había sido derribado sobre la capital y tropas habían volado un puente para detener el avance de las fuerzas

As war breaks out in Europe, China blames the US

February 25, 2022 1:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Simone McCarthy and CNN’s Beijing bureau As Russian missiles flew through the Ukrainian sky Thursday and world leaders decried an invasion spreading across the country, China refused to condemn Russia’s move outright, while appearing to levy blame on the United States and its allies. Beijing finds itself in a complex position as Russia’s invasion

No. 16 Southern California outlasts Oregon St in double OT

February 25, 2022 12:32 AM Associated Press

By GARY HOROWITZ Associated Press CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Drew Peterson had 24 points and 10 rebounds as No. 16 Southern California extended its winning streak to five games, beating Oregon State 94-91 in double-overtime. Isaiah Mobley had 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Trojans (24-4, 13-4 Pac-12). Dashawn Davis scored 27 of his

The West could still kick Russia out of SWIFT as the ‘last resort’

February 25, 2022 12:21 AM CNN

By Charles Riley, CNN Business The West has announced a barrage of tough new sanctions aimed at cutting off Russia’s banks from the global financial system and depriving the country of vital technology. Yet a punishing financial weapon is being kept in reserve. The United States and the European Union held back from cutting Russia

The list of global sanctions on Russia for the war in Ukraine

February 25, 2022 12:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Michelle Toh, Junko Ogura, Hira Humayun, Isaac Yee, Eric Cheung, Sam Fossum and Ramishah Maruf, CNN Countries around the world are imposing fresh sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and Canada banned certain Russian banks from SWIFT on Saturday, the high security network

Late run rallies Hawaii to 63-54 victory over Cal Poly

February 25, 2022 12:13 AM Associated Press

HONOLULU, Hawaii (AP) — Jerome Desrosiers had 14 points, Jovon McClanahan scored 13 and Hawaii closed the game on a 9-0 run to defeat Cal Poly 63-54. Desrosiers opened the late spurt with a 3-pointer to put the Rainbow Warriors (14-9, 8-4 Big West Conference) ahead 57-54 with 1:16 remaining. McClanahan followed with another 3

Sally Kellerman, ‘MAS*H’ film star and Oscar nominee, has died at 84

February 25, 2022 12:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Dave Alsup, CNN Sally Kellerman, the prolific Oscar-nominated actress who played Maj. Margaret “Hot Lips” O’Houlihan in the 1970 film “M*A*S*H,” has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which cited her son. She was 84. Kellerman died Thursday morning after battling dementia, her son, Jack Krane, told the publication. Born in Long Beach, California,

Medical examiner determines a Black woman in Connecticut died of natural causes. Her family doubts that ruling, attorney says

February 25, 2022 12:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Kiely Westhoff, CNN A Bridgeport, Connecticut, family that was critical of the police response and investigation into the death of their loved one is disputing the medical examiner’s ruling that she died of natural causes. Brenda Lee Rawls, 53, died December 12, 2021, of cardiovascular disease with diabetes as a contributing factor, the Connecticut

A birthday to remember: Four Ukrainians who won’t forget February 24, 2022

February 24, 2022 11:53 PM CNN

By Oleksandra Ochman and Tim Lister, CNN Ukrainians will never forget the events of February 24, 2022. But for some, birthdays in years to come will be especially poignant and tinged with memories of a traumatic day. Natalia, a communications manager who lives in the capital, Kyiv, had an unusual wake-up call on her 31st

Sharks end 7-game losing streak, beat Islanders 4-3

February 24, 2022 11:50 PM Associated Press

By JOE STIGLICH Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Logan Couture was the only scorer in the shootout and James Reimer had 44 saves as the San Jose Sharks beat the New York Islanders 4-3 to snap a seven-game losing streak. Couture also scored in regulation as San Jose let two leads slip away

Winter storm pulls out of New England late Friday

February 24, 2022 11:46 PM CNN Newsource

By Jay Croft, Haley Brink and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A winter storm that brought heavy snow and ice to parts of the Northeast on Friday is beginning to move out of the region this evening. The storm caused rough road conditions, prompted school closures and resulted in hundreds of flight cancellations. Three million people from