MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan was upset 2-0 at home by midtable Sassuolo and wasted a chance to leapfrog city rival Milan and go top of the Italian league. Leader Milan had stumbled Saturday with a 2-2 draw at last-place Salernitana. Inter remains two points behind in second but with a game in hand. Giacomo
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VERNAL, Utah (AP) — Authorities have recovered the body of a 52-year-old angler who fell through the ice on a reservoir in eastern Utah. Uintah County sheriff’s officials say Travis Hanchett, of Vernal, was fishing near the west inlet of Steinaker Reservoir when the ice broke Saturday morning. Emergency crews responded after witnesses heard the
Continue Reading AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Honesty Scott-Grayson scored 23 points with five steals and Auburn scored the last 11 points of the game to upset No. 21 Georgia 65-60. After Jenna Staiti’s layup put Georgia on top 60-54 with 7:16 to play, the Bulldogs missed their last 11 shots and had six turnovers. Aicha Coulibaly, who
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By Lee Peck Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A year after one of the Port City’s most horrific murder cases — four people now stand accused of the deaths of Tony and Leila Lewis. Their murders sent shockwaves through the Happy Hill community after their home on Dr. Thomas
Continue Reading VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — A Virginia high school senior who was born with no right leg and a left leg that ends at the middle of his thigh took home a state wrestling championship, surprising everyone but himself. Adonis Lattimore, a senior at Landstown high School, won first place Saturday in the Virginia High
Continue Reading BAROOGA, Australia (AP) — Hannah Green of Australia is the first woman to win a mixed-gender tournament on a main golf tour. The former Women’s PGA champion shot a 66 for a four-shot victory in the TPS Murray River on the PGA Tour of Australasia. It’s part of an innovative series in Australia where men
Continue Reading TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Deja Kelly scored 26 points, Alyssa Utsby added 12 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 24 North Carolina defeated Florida State 64-49. Kennedy Todd-Williams scored 10 points for the Tar Heels and Anya Poole grabbed 13 rebounds. The Tar Heels led by one point early in the fourth quarter before breaking
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BERLIN (AP) — A German newspaper and other media say a leak of data from Credit Suisse, Switzerland’s second-biggest bank, reveals details of the accounts of more than 30,000 clients — some of them unsavory — and points to possible failures of due diligence in checks on many customers. Credit Suisse said it “strongly rejects
Continue Reading By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen top-scorer Patrik Schick has been ruled out for several weeks after tearing a muscle in his left calf. Leverkusen says that an MRI scan confirmed the damage sustained during the team’s 3-2 loss at Mainz in the Bundesliga on Friday. Schick has scored a
Continue Reading MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Rori Harmon scored 19 points with eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals and a block to lead No. 14 Texas to a 67-58 win over West Virginia. Aliyah Matharu, one of three Longhorns with eight points, closed it out with a three-point play with 12.9 seconds left, her layup coming at
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By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Covering what’s really happening on the Ukrainian border is being made even more difficult because of the constant flow of unverified or potentially misleading information, said Clarissa Ward, CNN’s chief international correspondent. The prevalence of amateur videos, crowdsourced content and difficult to discern satellite imagery can confuse or perhaps misinform even
Continue Reading By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Covering what’s really happening on the Ukrainian border is being made even more difficult because of the constant flow of unverified or potentially misleading information, said Clarissa Ward, CNN’s chief international correspondent. The prevalence of amateur videos, crowdsourced content and difficult to discern satellite imagery can confuse or perhaps misinform even
Continue Reading By Christina Maxouris, CNN Tasha Nelson’s 10-year-old son held back tears when he heard the news. The two were in the car when the announcement came through the radio: Virginia’s freshly sworn-in governor had signed an order attempting to ban mask mandates in schools. “My son looked up at me and he had tears in
Continue Reading By Abby Dodge Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — With events resuming after a year or two off because of the pandemic, gig workers are back at it. But one local Kansas City musician hit a sour note Tuesday morning: His personal gear was missing from his car. “It
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By Clare Foran and Ali Zaslav, CNN The Senate took a significant step in recent days to help former military service members suffering from toxic burn pit exposure by passing a bill to expand access to health care for post-9/11 combat veterans. It’s not yet clear though when burn pit legislation might get to the
Continue Reading WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Daniel Podence helped Wolverhampton’s push for European qualification by clinching a 2-1 win over Leicester in the Premier League. It was Leicester’s failure to clear a cross from Podence that led to the opener in the ninth minute with Raul Jimenez laying the ball back to Ruben Neves who shot through
Continue Reading merinojavier73 (CNN Español) — Que levante la mano quien haya encontrado el verdadero amor a través de una aplicación de citas. Que levanten las manos las personas que han sido engañadas en una aplicación de citas. ¿Por qué el documental de Netflix, “El estafador de Tinder”, ha cautivado a tantos a nivel mundial? ¿Qué elementos
Continue Reading By Connor McCarthy Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A Hillsboro man is recovering in a Portland hospital after a quarter of his body was severely burned from an accident in early February. Kenneth Ridenour was working on a mechanical project at his home when a gas can in his
Continue Reading By Da Lin Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade roared back to life Saturday evening after last year’s cancellation due to COVID. Many said Chinatown saw the biggest crowds this weekend since March of 2020 and it was a much-needed economic boost for
Continue Reading By Paul Burton Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — Standing on the steps of the Boston Public Library at Copley Square, dozens of library workers and patrons held a “Fill the Library with Love” rally on Saturday. They said the demonstration comes on the heels of multiple hateful and disruptive incidents
Continue Reading By Carolyn Gusoff Click here for updates on this story BABYLON, New York (WCBS) — Veterans in our area are practicing yoga to improve their minds and bodies. As CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff reported, those who served our nation say it’s reducing their pain and stress. In a place veterans gather to share drinks and stories,
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COOKE CITY, Mont. (AP) — An investigation is underway after a snow biker was killed in an avalanche in southern Montana. The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center reports the motorized snow bike triggered the slide on Miller Mountain in the Sheep Creek Drainage north of Cooke City on Saturday evening. The rider, whose name and
Continue Reading COOKE CITY, Mont. (AP) — An investigation is underway after a snow biker was killed in an avalanche in southern Montana. The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center reports the motorized snow bike triggered the slide on Miller Mountain in the Sheep Creek Drainage north of Cooke City on Saturday evening. The rider, whose name and
Continue Reading By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer North Carolina’s hopes for an NCAA Tournament berth became even more tenuous after a loss to Pittsburgh. The Tar Heels bounced back nicely with a win over Virginia Tech for their first Quadrant 1 win in eight tries. North Carolina got an added boost with Michigan’s climb up the
Continue Reading By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer North Carolina’s hopes for an NCAA Tournament berth became even more tenuous after a loss to Pittsburgh. The Tar Heels bounced back nicely with a win over Virginia Tech for their first Quadrant 1 win in eight tries. North Carolina got an added boost with Michigan’s climb up the
Continue Reading By KOVR Staff Click here for updates on this story STOCKTON, California (KOVR) — A missing dog was reunited with its owner after 12 years, reported the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. On February 10, an Animal Services Officer received a call about a stray dog dropped off on a rural property near Stockton. When
Continue Reading By Madisen Keavy Click here for updates on this story TURLOCK, California (KOVR) — Seven people were shot outside a Turlock bar Saturday morning after a suspect targeted one person and shot six bystanders at closing time. The suspect is not in custody, according to a Turlock Police Department spokesperson. At around 2 a.m., on
Continue Reading By KTVT Staff Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Dallas Police and Dallas Animal Services are investigating a dog attack on a 6-year-old boy in far North Dallas Thursday, Feb. 17. It happened around 3:15 p.m. in the 3400 block of Timberglen Road just off the President George Bush Turnpike. Dallas
Continue Reading By KTVT Staff Click here for updates on this story NORTH TEXAS (KTVT) — On Feb. 19, friends and family helped make a North Texas World War II veteran’s dream come true for his 101st birthday. “Whoa, looky here, my gosh,” exclaimed James Neiderer as he walked out of the front door to see a
Continue Reading By Reuters E-commerce sites operated by China’s Tencent and Alibaba Group were added to the US government’s latest “notorious markets” list, the US Trade Representative’s office said Thursday. The list identifies 42 online markets and 35 physical markets that are reported to engage in or facilitate substantial trademark counterfeiting or copyright piracy. “This includes identifying
Continue Reading CNNEE (CNN) — Este lunes es el Día de los Presidentes y el cumpleaños de George Washington. Pero ¿en realidad es así? Los estadounidenses no han celebrado el natalicio del primer presidente del país durante su verdadera fecha de nacimiento por más de 50 años. En vez de eso, en Estados Unidos se celebra el
Continue Reading By Andrew Masse Click here for updates on this story GROTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — A person has died after a car crashed into a mobile home Friday. Police say it all unfolded around 1:50 p.m. at the Eastwood Mobile Homes on Buddington Road. A Toyota Avalon had been heading up the lot when it suddenly
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The Idaho Falls Fire Department got the call just after 7 A.M. Sunday, of a house fire in the 2000 block of North 45th West.
Continue Reading By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — The last-minute scramble to secure the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has started to pay off for Barcelona. Aubameyang scored a hat trick for his first goals since joining from Arsenal at the end of the winter transfer window and led the Catalan club to a resounding
Continue Reading By Joshua Robinson Click here for updates on this story SWANSEA, Illinois (KMOV) — An upset customer shot into a Wendy’s in Swansea Tuesday night after he was unhappy with the service. Police said the suspect went through the drive-thru with a woman in the passenger seat. At the window, he asked to speak to
Continue Reading By Christina Maxouris, CNN Tasha Nelson’s 10-year-old son held back tears when he heard the news. The two were in the car when the announcement came through the radio: Virginia’s freshly sworn-in governor had signed an order attempting to ban mask mandates in schools. “My son looked up at me and he had tears in
Continue Reading Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Es oficial. Noruega es realmente buena en los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno. Con una población de poco más de cinco millones de personas, el país europeo ha seguido superando su peso en Beijing 2022, terminando muy por encima del resto en el medallero. Noruega obtuvo la mayor cantidad de medallas de
Continue Reading By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Tom Holland does it again for Sony. “Uncharted” — starring Holland as adventurer Nathan Drake from the namesake Sony video game — brought in an estimated $44.1 million at the North American box office this weekend, according to the studio. That number exceeded industry expectations, which had projected the film
Continue Reading By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Tom Holland does it again for Sony. “Uncharted” — starring Holland as adventurer Nathan Drake from the namesake Sony video game — brought in an estimated $44.1 million at the North American box office this weekend, according to the studio. That number exceeded industry expectations, which had projected the film
Continue Reading By Ted Scouten Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, Florida (WFOR) — Two women were attacked by a dog in Oakland Park on Thursday morning, one did not survive. It happened just before 11 a.m., as Broward Sheriff’s deputies and Oakland Park Fire Rescue responded to 100+ Abandoned Dogs of Everglades Florida at
Continue Reading By WFOR Staff Click here for updates on this story KEY WEST, Florida (WFOR) — An eagle-eyed driver in the Florida Keys helped rescue a bird in distress. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said the bird was found hanging from a fishing line on a tree near mile marker 58 on US 1. Deputies realized
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A unique display in Pocatello is going full steam ahead.
Continue Reading By Laura Studley and Emma Tucker, CNN Three young brothers died in Michigan after the car they were in struck a curb and rolled into an iced-over retention pond in Holland, Ottawa County Sheriff’s Lt. Eric Westveer said. The mother of the three boys swerved her Chevy Tahoe into oncoming traffic on Thursday around 11a.m.,
Continue Reading MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Second-seeded Andrey Rublev beat No. 3 Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-5, 7-6 (4) to win the Open 13 tournament and clinch his ninth career title. Since winning in Rotterdam in March last year Rublev had lost three finals. He improved to 5-0 in indoor finals and 9-5 overall while Auger-Aliassime dropped to 1-9
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The 28th annual Idaho Prevention and Support conference, “Peace, Hope, and Healing During Challenging Times,” is set for April 11- 13.
Continue Reading olivertapia (CNN) — El tercer lunes de cada febrero es un día para recordar a los presidentes de Estados Unidos, especialmente el primero. De hecho, el nombre oficial del día es Natalicio de Washington, en honor del presidente George Washington, quien nació el 22 de febrero de 1732. Este año, el Día de los Presidentes
Continue Reading By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic says that despite weeks away from competition and emotional distress over his recent detention and deportation, he feels he’s at his “peak” as he returns to tour. The world’s top male tennis player sounded an upbeat note in a
Continue Reading By Meghan Danahey Click here for updates on this story SYLVA, North Carolina (WLOS) — The art of forging steel is alive and well in Western North Carolina. David Burress opened Calerin Forge near Sylva with a two-part mission: One, to preserve cultural heritage through the creation of traditionally hand-crafted, functional works of heirloom quality
Continue Reading LEEDS, England (AP) — Manchester United conceded twice in 24 seconds at Leeds to throw away the lead before goals from substitutes Fred and Anthony Elanga secured a 4-2 victory in the Premier League. The first-half headers from Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes were wiped out by Rodrigo and Raphinha goals. But United came back
Continue Reading By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Bayern Munich came from behind to beat bottom side Greuther Fürth 4-1 in the Bundesliga. The Poland star took his league-leading tally to 28 goals in 23 games and helped Bayern stay six points ahead of Borussia Dortmund. Fürth captain Branimir
Continue Reading By Mick Krever, CNN Slovyanskaya Street is being taken apart by war. Not always in the hot drama of shellfire from nearby rebels, but in cold deconstruction. The community is being sold for scrap. This close to the front, where the detonation of shells and outgoing mortars have now become an all-day event, most homes
Continue Reading By Mick Krever, CNN Slovyanskaya Street is being taken apart by war. Not always in the hot drama of shellfire from nearby rebels, but in cold deconstruction. The community is being sold for scrap. This close to the front, where the detonation of shells and outgoing mortars have now become an all-day event, most homes
Continue Reading By Kari Barrows Click here for updates on this story POLK COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A child has been taken to the hospital after falling down a trail while hiking with his family Saturday afternoon. Tryon Fire Chief Josh Walton tells News 13 emergency crews were dispatched to Melrose Falls Trail around 12:02 p.m.
Continue Reading By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LEEDS, England (AP) — Manchester United conceded twice in 24 seconds at Leeds to throw away the lead before goals from substitutes Fred and Anthony Elanga secured a 4-2 victory in the Premier League. The first-half headers from Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes were wiped out by Rodrigo
Continue Reading By Mary Alice Royse Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A woman was charged Wednesday following an allegedly violent altercation with her father, according to an affidavit. According to an affidavit obtained by News4, Metro police charged Briana Cooper, 25, after she stabbed her father, Charles Cooper, several times following
Continue Reading By Mary Alice Royse Click here for updates on this story NOLENSVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Green Team held their first event Saturday, all because of an idea one Mill Creek Elementary Schooler had. Thomas Barreiro told his friends one day that he had started to notice the amount of trash around town and how much
Continue Reading By Olivia Kalentek Click here for updates on this story Connecticut (WFSB) — Two people were stabbed at the University of Connecticut (UConn) late Saturday night. UConn Police were called to Hilltop Apartments around 11:00 pm on Saturday. When police arrived, they found two people with stab wounds. The victims were taken to Windham Hospital
Continue Reading By Gregory Krieg and Eva McKend, CNN As Sarah Godlewski, a Wisconsin Democrat running for Senate, travels across her state speaking to Democratic voters, they are unnerved by the inaction in Congress. From shoring up voting rights to lowering prescription drug costs, they don’t understand why Democrats, who control the House, Senate and the executive
Continue Reading By Devan Cole, CNN Colorado’s Democratic governor said Sunday that his party can best navigate the divisive issues of masking and vaccines by talking about them “as a matter of personal responsibility.” “I think talking about masks and vaccines as a matter of personal responsibility, as a data-driven way to reduce your own personal risk,
Continue Reading By Devan Cole, CNN Colorado’s Democratic governor said Sunday that his party can best navigate the divisive issues of masking and vaccines by talking about them “as a matter of personal responsibility.” “I think talking about masks and vaccines as a matter of personal responsibility, as a data-driven way to reduce your own personal risk,
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By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN After watching so many impressive Olympic performances, you may be inspired to ratchet up your fitness routine or sports practice. You may even wish you could try an Olympic-caliber workout to see what it’s like. While there are several Olympic training centers in the United States reserved for elite athletes,
Continue Reading By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN After watching so many impressive Olympic performances, you may be inspired to ratchet up your fitness routine or sports practice. You may even wish you could try an Olympic-caliber workout to see what it’s like. While there are several Olympic training centers in the United States reserved for elite athletes,
Continue Reading By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dustin Johnson says he’s not headed to the Saudi-backed rival golf tour. His announcement that he is “fully committed” to the PGA Tour is a big blow to Greg Norman and his LIV Golf Investments that is behind the “Super Golf League.” The top eight
Continue Reading By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Chase Elliott skipped the free agency process and agreed to a five-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports announced mere hours before the season-opening Daytona 500. This season was the final year in Elliott’s current contract. Elliott is the 2020 Cup champion and four-time
Continue Reading By R.J. RICO Associated Press Rents have exploded across the country, causing many to fall behind on payments, dig deep into their savings or downsize to subpar units. According to Realtor.com, median rent rose an astounding 19.3% from December 2020 to December 2021 in the 50 largest metro areas in the U.S. Experts say many
Continue Reading By Ramishah Maruf, CNN The third Monday of February marks Presidents Day, a federal holiday commemorating the nations’ 45 commanders in chief. (Grover Cleveland served two nonconsecutive terms, so is considered the 22nd and 24th US President.) The observance usually falls on or near George Washington’s February 22 birth date and the holiday is still
Continue Reading By Michael Lee, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — With about 170 people arrested over the last couple of days, police continue to push protesters out of downtown Ottawa today following weeks of demonstrations that have paralyzed the city’s core. Officers took a more aggressive approach to
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By Kelly Murray, CNN From legendary draft picks to a Grammy Award-winning music lineup, the buildup to the 71st NBA All-Star game has reached a fever pitch. The game, which will air live Sunday on TNT at 8 p.m. ET, will see LeBron James and Kevin Durant face off at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland,
Continue Reading By Ryan Flanagan, CTVNews.ca producer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Dozens of accounts with financial services firms have been frozen under new powers granted by the Emergencies Act over the past five days, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said Saturday. Speaking at a virtual press conference that began
Continue Reading By Melissa Alonso, CNN A police officer died and another was injured after a police helicopter crashed in southern California Saturday night, officials said. The two officers were aboard the Huntington Beach Police Department’s helicopter “HB1” responding to a disturbance call when it crashed into the water in Newport Beach, Chief Eric Parra said in
Continue Reading By Jeremy Herb, CNN Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that Russia’s “playbook” for an invasion of Ukraine is moving forward, though he said there still is a chance for diplomacy to avert a war. “As we’ve described it, everything leading up to the actual invasion appears to be taking place,” Blinken said on
Continue Reading By Jeremy Herb, CNN Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that Russia’s “playbook” for an invasion of Ukraine is moving forward, though he said there still is a chance for diplomacy to avert a war. “As we’ve described it, everything leading up to the actual invasion appears to be taking place,” Blinken said on
Continue Reading By Scottie Andrew, CNN The 2022 Winter Olympics came to a close on Sunday after weeks of hard-won victories and heartbreaking disappointments. Eileen Gu and Kamila Valieva became the teenage faces of the Games for very different reasons. Erin Jackson delivered a historic speed skating performance, while Elana Meyers Taylor became the most decorated Black
Continue Reading By Alexandra Meeks, CNN The world’s shortest international commercial flight is only eight minutes from takeoff to landing. Can you guess where? Hint: It’s tropical! Here’s what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. The weekend that was • Ukraine says it recorded more than 100 truce violations in the east after
Continue Reading By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business Corporate earnings season was supposed to turn around Wall Street’s sour mood. In the end, it wasn’t much of a diversion. What’s happening: Most results for the end of 2021 have been posted. On the whole, they looked solid. But that wasn’t enough to calm nervy investors, who are stressing
Continue Reading By TED ANTHONY AP National Writer BEIJING (AP) — As part of the closing ceremony for the most locked-down and sequestered Olympics in human history, a carefully curated crowd watched as the famed Bird’s Nest stadium as a warm and humanistic show unfolded. The show was directed by famed Chinese director Zhang Yimou. It burst
Continue Reading By TED ANTHONY AP National Writer BEIJING (AP) — As part of the closing ceremony for the most locked-down and sequestered Olympics in human history, a carefully curated crowd watched as the famed Bird’s Nest stadium as a warm and humanistic show unfolded. The show was directed by famed Chinese director Zhang Yimou. It burst
Continue Reading By Sara Sidner and Pamela Kirkland, CNN Photographs by Michelle Gustafson for CNN Two chance encounters at the same West Philadelphia street corner show the remarkable arc of Larry Miller’s life. The first, as a drunk and angry 16-year-old, ended with him murdering another teen. The second, 56 years later as a lauded business executive,
Continue Reading By Sara Sidner and Pamela Kirkland, CNN Photographs by Michelle Gustafson for CNN Two chance encounters at the same West Philadelphia street corner show the remarkable arc of Larry Miller’s life. The first, as a drunk and angry 16-year-old, ended with him murdering another teen. The second, 56 years later as a lauded business executive,
Continue Reading By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Justin Kluivert continued his good form by scoring the only goal as Nice beat Angers 1-0 in the French league to pressure Marseille in the race for second place and an automatic Champions League spot. The 22-year-old Kluivert plays on the left wing and is the
Continue Reading By Forrest Brown, CNN Venice knows the burden all too well. So does Amsterdam. And some of the most visited national parks in the United States are going through the same thing — the downside of being popular. It puts them in quite the jam, especially those with short, sought-after peak seasons and one-of-a-kind attractions.
Continue Reading By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist After a mild end to the weekend for many states, Old Man Winter will make a comeback as we start off the new workweek. “Temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees below average over the northern tier states by Monday morning,” the Weather Prediction Center said Saturday. And that’s just
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Purim, a Jewish holiday celebrating Queen Esther. In 2023, Purim will begin at sundown on March 6 and end at nightfall on March 8. Facts Purim is the celebration of the story of Queen Esther of Persia. The story is recounted in the Megillah, also known as the
Continue Reading KOLKATA, India (AP) — Seamer Harshal Patel’s superb spell of 3-22 helped India beat West Indies by 17 runs in their third and final cricket Twenty20 match to sweep the series 3-0. Patel played his part Sunday in restricting the West Indies to 167-9 in its unsuccessful chase after the visitors won the toss and
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research This is a list of prominent American politicians killed in plane crashes. May 1, 1928 – New York Rep. Thaddeus C. Sweet (R). Sweet is killed in an airplane accident in Broome County, New York. October 28, 1947 – Oregon Governor Earl Snell (R). Snell dies in a plane crash during stormy
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about Libya, an oil-rich country in North Africa bordering the Mediterranean Sea and Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Chad, Niger and Sudan. About Libya (from the CIA World Factbook)Area: 1,759,540 square kilometers (slightly larger than Alaska) Population: 7,137,931 (2022 est.) Median age: 25.8 years Capital: Tripoli Ethnic groups: Berber and
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at oil spill disasters. Spill estimates vary by source. Ten Largest Oil Spills 1. January 1991 – During the Gulf War, Iraqi forces intentionally release 252-336 million gallons of oil into the Persian Gulf. 2. April 20, 2010 – An explosion occurs on board the BP-contracted Transocean Ltd. Deepwater
Continue Reading By Claudia Dominguez and Melissa Alonso, CNN The Saturday night shooting in Portland, Oregon, that left one woman dead and five people injured started with a confrontation between an armed homeowner and armed protesters, according to a Portland Police Bureau news release issued Sunday. Officers responded to a shooting call near Northeast 55th Avenue and
Continue Reading By Travis Caldwell, CNN You don’t have to wait long in the grandstands at a NASCAR race before someone references the 1990 fan-favorite film “Days of Thunder,” or its most famous quote, “Rubbin’, son, is racing.“ A sold-out crowd in Florida is bound to see contact and fireworks, as cars bump-draft their way to the
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, current president and former prime minister of Turkey. Personal Birth date: February 26, 1954 Birth place: Istanbul, Turkey Birth name: Recep Tayyip Erdogan Father: Ahmet Erdogan, coastguard and sea captain Mother: Tenzile Erdogan Marriage: Emine (Gulbaran) Erdogan (July 4, 1978-present) Children: Two
Continue Reading By Jamie Gangel and Jeremy Herb, CNN Retired federal judge Michael Luttig never expected to jump into the heated fight over the certification of the 2020 presidential election. And he certainly never imagined he would end up using Twitter to help former Vice President Mike Pence defy then-President Donald Trump. But on the night of
Continue Reading By Jamie Gangel and Jeremy Herb, CNN Retired federal judge Michael Luttig never expected to jump into the heated fight over the certification of the 2020 presidential election. And he certainly never imagined he would end up using Twitter to help former Vice President Mike Pence defy then-President Donald Trump. But on the night of
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By BRIDGER BEAL-CVETKO The Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Juneteenth could soon be designated a state holiday in Utah, thanks to a bill passed by the House. The Deseret News reports holiday would celebrate June 19, 1865, the day that federal troops freed the remainder of the enslaved population in Galveston, Texas —
Continue Reading By Max Foster and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for coronavirus, Buckingham Palace announced Sunday. The 95-year-old sovereign — who is celebrating her 70th year on the throne — is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week, the palace said. “She
Continue Reading By Jack Bantock, CNN Lebron James said there are no certainties over his future in the NBA, though he is certain about one thing — he’d like to play his final season alongside his son. The 37-year-old Los Angeles Lakers forward is currently back in Cleveland for the NBA All-Star weekend, the city where he
Continue Reading By Alaa Elassar, CNN A newly built residential complecx in Seattle is offering unhoused Indigenous people a new lease on life. The Chief Seattle Club has opened the doors to ʔálʔal, an 80-unit apartment building reserved for low-income and unhoused urban Natives in Washington’s King County. ʔálʔal, pronounced “all-all,” means “home” in Lushootseed, an Indigenous
Continue Reading MUNICH (AP) — The European Union’s foreign policy chief says he’s deeply concerned about tensions in Bosnia and has appealed to leaders there to avoid the breakup of the Balkan country. Josep Borrell told an annual security conference in Munich that he was in close contact with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and “have
Continue Reading By Ben Church, CNN It’s official. Norway is really good at the Winter Olympics. With a population of just over five million people, the European country has continued to punch above its weight at Beijing 2022, finishing way above the rest in the medal table. Norway tallied the most gold medals, 16, and the highest
Continue Reading By Giselle Rhoden, CNN A Black couple’s lawsuit against a home appraisal company is now catching the attention of the Department of Justice. Last week, the DOJ filed a statement of interest in the couple’s claim that the first appraiser of their Marin County home violated the Fair Housing Act. Tenisha Tate-Austin and her husband,
Continue Reading KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s government has presented a contentious half-billion dollar aid grant from the United States for approval in Parliament, triggering a fresh round of violent clashes between protesters and police outside the legislature. Hundreds of protesters tried to push through barbed wire barricades and pelted riot police with stones. Police beat them
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