1 arrested after high speed chase
A Fremont County Deputy attempted to traffic stop a vehicle for speeding Thursday around 6:00 a.m.
Continue ReadingMonth: February 2022
Police ask public for help in finding suspect who killed 14-year-old nearly 2 years ago
By Eric Resendiz Click here for updates on this story SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for help in finding the person who shot and killed a 14-year-old boy nearly two years ago, and detectives believe it may have been a case of mistaken identity. Otis
Continue Reading Investigators close to finding man’s killer
By Marissa Sulek Click here for updates on this story LYNNVILLE, Tennesee (WSMV) — There are still no arrests made after a well-known Giles County man was shot and killed outside him home last spring. It’s a cold case that investigators revisit every week but say there is one important piece of information that stands
Continue Reading
Police records complicate Herschel Walker’s recovery story
By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Police in Irving, Texas, once confiscated a gun from Republican Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker following a domestic disturbance — because, they said, the former football star talked about having “a shoot-out with police.” The revelation is included in a 2001 police report recently obtained by The
Continue Reading High school sophomore targeted with racist comments on Snapchat
By Liz Nagy Click here for updates on this story WESTERN SPRINGS, Illinois (WLS) — As a gesture of pride and advocacy, Lyons Township High School South sophomore Heavyn Washington posted a picture and caption to her personal Snapchat for Black History Month. “I posted a picture of the Civil Rights Movement and I said
Continue Reading
Largest US public power company launches new nuclear program
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press The largest public power company in the United States is launching a program to develop and fund new small modular nuclear reactors as part of its strategy to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The board for the Tennessee Valley Authority on Thursday authorized the program, with up to $200 million
Continue Reading
Largest US public power company launches new nuclear program
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press The largest public power company in the United States is launching a program to develop and fund new small modular nuclear reactors as part of its strategy to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The board for the Tennessee Valley Authority on Thursday authorized the program, with up to $200 million
Continue Reading High school basketball player, 17, collapses, dies: ‘A great role-model in every sense’
By Karen Jordan Click here for updates on this story MIDLOTHIAN, Illinois (WLS) — Cameran Wheatley was a senior at Bremen High School. The 17-year old was on the basketball team, which traveled to Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences Tuesday for a game. It was there when tragedy struck. Wheatley collapsed and had to
Continue Reading Veteran carves wooden plaques for fallen first responders
By Kim Powell Click here for updates on this story GILBERT, Arizona (KPHO) — A Gilbert Air Force veteran turned his 46-year hobby into a business with a purpose. “The first part of your life, you’re learning. Second part of your life, you’re doing. Third part of your life, let me pay you back something,”
Continue Reading Auburn implements new cooperation policy amid Harsin probe
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Amid an investigation into football coach Bryan Harsin, Auburn University has implemented a new policy stating that employees can be fired for not cooperating with an probe or review. The new policy went into effect on Tuesday and states that violations “may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.” The
Continue Reading Nursing school reportedly stops admitting new students amid investigation
By David Caltabiano Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX, Arizona (KPHO) — A Phoenix nursing school under investigation and in hot water with the state board could lead to closing their doors. The state nursing board has been investigating Aspen University for allegations unknown to the public because of confidentiality laws. On top
Continue Reading Woman’s family strives to continue legacy while NFL player charged in death
By Kim Passoth Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — An NFL player faces charges in the death of a Las Vegas woman. Washington Commanders safety Deshazor Everett turned himself in to a Virginia jail Tuesday on an involuntary manslaughter charge after an investigation found he was speeding before his sports
Continue Reading Canucks hire Cammi Granato as an assistant general manager
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Vancouver Canucks have named Hall of Famer Cammi Granato as an assistant general manager. The 50-year-old moves to the Canucks from the Seattle Kraken, where she’s served as a scout since 2019. Vancouver’s front office has been entirely revamped since former general manager Jim Benning and several other staff
Continue Reading School debuts book vending machine
By Matt Kling Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — A Las Vegas elementary school has a brand new vending machine, and it’s not spitting out Funyuns and Red Bulls. It’s for books! Students at William Snyder Elementary School don’t put money in the machine. They’re given special tokens, they plop
Continue Reading Police investigate callers impersonating law enforcement officials
By Mary Alice Royse Click here for updates on this story CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — The Clarksville Police Department reported Wednesday that they had received several reports of false pretense or “scams” over the last several months. Several businesses and individuals told CPD officials that they had received phone calls, text messages, or even Facebook
Continue Reading
Superintendent Ybarra introduces resolution for civics standards
A proposed resolution to put statewide emphasis on students’ understanding of government and society advanced to the Idaho Senate floor Wednesday afternoon by unanimous vote of the Senate Education Committee.
Continue Reading Whiskey Row bouncer accused of murdering Dallas Barrett says it was his first day on the job
By Marissa Sulek Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Officials provided an update Wednesday regarding the death of a 22-year-old after getting into a fight at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row. On Wednesday, for the first time, the circumstances surrounding the death of Dallas Jordan Barrett were released to the public.
Continue Reading MLB’s Manfred says sense of urgency in Rays’ ballpark search
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says league officials “have a sense of urgency” to find a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays after scrapping a plan to split seasons between Florida and Montreal when the team’s lease at Tropicana Field expires following the 2027 season. Major
Continue Reading Struggling Oilers fire Tippett, replace him with Woodcroft
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The struggling Edmonton Oilers have fired coach Dave Tippett. The Oilers have gone 7-13-3 in a head-scratching performance for a team led by stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Edmonton is fifth in the NHL’s Pacific Division, five points out of a wild-card spot, and has lost its last two games.
Continue Reading Congress approves sex harassment bill in #MeToo milestone
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Congress has given final approval to legislation guaranteeing that people who experience sexual harassment at work can seek recourse in the courts. It’s a milestone for the #MeToo movement that prompted a national reckoning on the way sexual misconduct claims are handled in the U.S.
Continue Reading Spring preview comes to an abrupt halt this weekend as temperatures plummet
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist For those of you in the Eastern US, enjoy the springlike weather while you can. Winter returns this weekend and March-like temperatures will lose their grip as another push of Arctic air hits the lower 48. “Daytime high temperature departures in the northern High Plains will range between 20 to
Continue Reading
Consumers won’t accept high prices for long, Coke CEO warns
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business The tide could be turning on consumers’ willingness to pay higher prices, Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey warned Thursday. Consumer goods companies have been steadily hiking prices as their own production costs rise, and so far, shoppers seem to be accepting the increases. Executives at McDonald’s, Chipotle and elsewhere have recently
Continue Reading
Statewide mask mandates are disappearing, but should you continue to wear one anyway?
At this point in the coronavirus pandemic, local mask mandates are disappearing as quickly as toilet paper did from grocery stores shelves two years ago. At the national level, the guidance to wear masks is staying put, at least for now.
Continue Reading Las protestas por el uso del hiyab se extienden en la India, las estudiantes se rehúsan a que les digan qué usar
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Una estudiante universitaria con burka se ha convertido en un símbolo de la resistencia en el estado indio de Karnataka, donde las tensiones religiosas aumentan por el derecho a llevar ropa religiosa en la escuela. Muskan Khan intentaba entregar un trabajo universitario en la ciudad de Mandya cuando fue abordada por
Continue Reading Elon Musk to give first Mars rocket update in two years
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is expected on Thursday to give the most thorough update in two years about SpaceX’s plans for Starship, the gargantuan rocket at the heart of Musk’s interplanetary travel ambitions. Starship is a 400-foot tall, steel rocket and spacecraft combo that looks like a massive, elongated silver
Continue Reading Deadly US Northwest heat prompts legislation aimed at relief
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Pacific Northwest lawmakers are eyeing several emergency relief bills aimed at helping vulnerable people following last year’s historic heat wave that killed at least 220 people. The measures would provide millions in funding for cooling systems and weather shelters during future extreme weather events.
Continue Reading WHAT TO WATCH: Mixed team snowboardcross, US-Canada hockey
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Mixed team snowboardcross is a variation on that chaotic event that is making its Olympic debut this year. Each team consists of one man and one woman. The men go first, then the women start in a staggered fashion, based on how the men finished in
Continue Reading Venus glows like ‘iron pulled from a forge’ in new image
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Beneath a thick cover of clouds, Venus is aglow. The Parker Solar Probe mission, intended to study the sun, has revealed more about what lies beneath the thick atmosphere of Venus. The spacecraft captured its first visible light images of the planet’s surface during a 2021 flyby. As Parker approached Venus
Continue Reading Top UC Davis veterinarian has license suspended amid Kentucky Derby winner death investigation
By Steve Large Click here for updates on this story DAVIS, California (KOVR) — There is a glaring hole at the number one veterinary school in the country: UC Davis. The top horse doctor at the school has had his license suspended and is now on paid administrative leave. The serene setting at the UC
Continue Reading U.S., Canada meet in Olympics after intense scrimmage
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer BEIJING (AP) — The United States and Canada face off Saturday afternoon in Beijing in each team’s second men’s hockey game at the Olympics. The two teams are actually playing for the second time this week after scrimmaging to give each other some extra preparation for the tournament. That
Continue Reading Joanne Woodward Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Oscar-winning actress, Joanne Woodward. Personal Birth date: February 27, 1930 Birth place: Thomasville, Georgia Birth name: Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier Woodward Father: Wade Woodward, school administrator and traveling salesman Mother: Elinor (Trimmier) Woodward, aircraft factory worker Marriage: Paul Newman (January 29, 1958-September 26, 2008, his death)
Continue Reading 1993 World Trade Center Bombing Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing, which killed six people and injured more than 1,000. Six suspects were convicted of directly participating in the bombing. The seventh suspect, Abdul Rahman Yasin, is still at large. Facts The explosion created a hole 200 feet by 100 feet, several
Continue Reading Colegio Médico de Perú dice que nuevo ministro de Salud tiene proceso disciplinario por presunto ejercicio ilegal de la medicina
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — El decano del Colegio Médico de Perú, Raúl Urquizo, confirmó este miércoles a CNN que esa institución abrió un proceso ético disciplinario contra el recién nombrado Ministro de Salud, Hernán Condori Machado, por el presunto “ejercicio ilegal de la medicina y publicidad engañosa”. Según Urquizo, el proceso fue abierto
Continue Reading Gun shop inside home at center of neighborhood dispute
By Karen Morfitt Click here for updates on this story GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colorado (KCNC) — From the street, Jason Pratt’s home in the Orchard Hills neighborhood in Greenwood Village is like any other. Take a closer look, and you’ll find it is also his business — Tomcat Tactical Firearms & Training. “This is a reputable
Continue Reading Adidas tweets 25 pairs of bare breasts to sell a new sports bra
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business Adidas will soon debut a new sports bra line, but one of its ads doesn’t show the bra at all. Instead, Adidas tweeted a photo grid of 25 pairs of bare breasts in all their natural, diverse glory. The sports apparel company pinned the ad to its Twitter page Wednesday,
Continue Reading Adidas tweets 25 pairs of bare breasts to sell a new sports bra
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business Adidas will soon debut a new sports bra line, but one of its ads doesn’t show the bra at all. Instead, Adidas tweeted a photo grid of 25 pairs of bare breasts in all their natural, diverse glory. The sports apparel company pinned the ad to its Twitter page Wednesday,
Continue Reading
Justice Sonia Sotomayor says partisan divide could affect perception of Supreme Court
By Chandelis Duster and Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Wednesday partisan divisions among lawmakers could affect the perception of the Supreme Court and the confirmation process of judicial nominees, adding that she is concerned the country “might be in crisis” because of political polarization. “Surely, it has an effect on
Continue Reading Kendrick, Stanton join MLB executive council, Reinsdorf off
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks managing general partner Ken Kendrick and Seattle Mariners chairman John Stanton have joined Major League Baseball’s eight-man executive council. They replaced Chicago White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and Milwaukee chairman Mark Attanasio. The council also includes Boston Red Sox principal owner John Henry and Colorado chairman Dick Monfort; Los
Continue Reading
Crash on US 20 blocks lanes
Idaho State Police is investigating a crash on westbound US 20 at milepost 307 near Lindsay Boulevard in Idaho Falls.
Continue Reading Briere goal — win Stanley Cup for Flyers, famous first fans
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Danny Briere is ready to try and win a Stanley Cup with the Philadelphia Flyers in his new job as special assistant to the general manager. The 44-year-old Briere will be involved in all aspects of the club’s hockey operations, including scouting and player development. He
Continue Reading Las tasas de hipotecas vuelven a subir en Estados Unidos, alcanzando un nivel no visto desde principios de 2020
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Las tasas de las hipotecas en Estados Unidos aumentaron nuevamente, alcanzando un nivel no visto desde antes de la pandemia. La hipoteca de tasa fija a 30 años promedió 3,69 % en la semana que finalizó el 10 de febrero, frente al 3,55 % de la semana anterior, según Freddie
Continue ReadingDiscovery of what ailed Dolly the dinosaur is a first, researchers say
About 150 million years ago, a young long-necked dinosaur fell ill, likely coughing and suffering from a fever as it wandered what is now southwest Montana.
Continue Reading
‘Marry Me’ shines the spotlight on Jennifer Lopez in a ‘meet dumb’ rom-com
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Designed to showcase Jennifer Lopez playing a character that could hardly be called a reach, “Marry Me” trades in the “meet cute” rom-com formula for “meet dumb.” Lopez still gets ample opportunities to sing a hummable soundtrack, but even within the genre’s parameters, the silly premise deals the movie a
Continue Reading ‘Marry Me’ shines the spotlight on Jennifer Lopez in a ‘meet dumb’ rom-com
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Designed to showcase Jennifer Lopez playing a character that could hardly be called a reach, “Marry Me” trades in the “meet cute” rom-com formula for “meet dumb.” Lopez still gets ample opportunities to sing a hummable soundtrack, but even within the genre’s parameters, the silly premise deals the movie a
Continue Reading TV revenue: EPL earns more from overseas rights for 1st time
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — For the first time since the Premier League began 30 years ago, more cash will be generated from overseas broadcasters for the next three seasons than for domestic rights. Clubs were informed by the league at a meeting of top executives on Thursday that it
Continue Reading TV revenue: EPL earns more from overseas rights for 1st time
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — For the first time since the Premier League began 30 years ago, more cash will be generated from overseas broadcasters for the next three seasons than for domestic rights. Clubs were informed by the league at a meeting of top executives on Thursday that it
Continue Reading CNN Poll: Most Biden detractors say he’s done nothing they like since becoming president
By Jennifer Agiesta and Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN Nearly 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of how Joe Biden is handling his presidency, with most of that group saying there’s literally nothing Biden has done since taking office that they approve of. The finding, from a CNN Poll conducted by SSRS in January and February, highlights the
Continue Reading It’s not just love that can break your heart
You really can die of a broken heart.
Continue Reading Lebanese government approves budget amid economic meltdown
By BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s government has approved the state budget for the current year, with a 17% deficit. The prime minister described the development on Thursday as a first step in reforms desperately needed in the crisis-hit country. The budget will now be sent to parliament for discussion and once
Continue Reading
Here’s who won gold medals at the Beijing Olympics on Thursday
By Ben Morse, CNN There were eight gold medals up for grabs on Thursday at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Here’s a breakdown of who is taking home gold for their delegations on Day 6 of the Games. Alpine Skiing Men’s Alpine Combined: Johannes Strolz, Austria Cross-Country Skiing Women’s 10km Classic: Therese Johaug, Norway Figure
Continue Reading ‘Futurama’ is coming back, again
By Marianne Garvey It’s back to the “Futurama.” A decade after it ended, the animated series has been revived for a 20-episode run on Hulu. Original stars Billy West and Katey Sagal will return, along with Tress MacNeille, Maurice LaMarche, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr and David Herman. Matt Groening of “The Simpsons” and David X.
Continue Reading ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ trailer has stars new and old tracking down dinosaurs
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Welcome back to Jurassic World. Universal Pictures debuted the new trailer for “Jurassic World Dominion” — one of the most highly anticipated films of 2022 — on Thursday. The first look featured everything you would expect from a “Jurassic World” movie: dinosaurs running wild, Chris Pratt on a motorcycle chasing
Continue Reading With contract extension, Berube excited about Blues’ future
By JIM SALTER Associated Press Craig Berube, the only Stanley Cup-winning coach in St. Louis Blues history, is sticking around to lead a team he thinks can “do some damage.” He has just signed a three-year contract extension through the 2024-25 season. Berube says he is excited about the future of his team. Led by
Continue Reading Mexico vows to press on with power changes amid US concerns
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president is vowing to press ahead with changes to the electrical power industry despite U.S. concerns that they could close off markets, choke competition and possibly violate the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade pact. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Thursday the proposed changes “don’t affect the treaty at all.” But he
Continue Reading Woman alleges dog was mauled by 2 pit bulls at dog day care
By WCBS Staff Click here for updates on this story ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, New Jersey (WCBS) — A dog owner took to social media alleging her dog was mauled while at a dog day care in Monmouth County. Rachel Padula can hardly speak about the injuries her dog Ace suffered. She says he was attacked by
Continue Reading Calendario de días feriados de Perú en 2022: todos los festivos y puentes
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — Fechas patrias y festividades religiosas conforman los 13 días feriados en Perú para 2022. Los siguientes días están marcados por el Gobierno de Perú como feriados nacionales para este año. Enero Sábado 1 de enero — Año Nuevo. Febrero y marzo NO HAY FERIADOS Abril 14 de abril —
Continue Reading Predictable Bundesliga mulls playoffs for more excitement
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — The Bundesliga title race has become so predictable that the head of the league has suggested playoffs might be needed to inject some excitement at the end of the season. New league CEO Donata Hopfen’s comments to the Bild-am-Sonntag tabloid last weekend have prompted a debate
Continue Reading LA Galaxy sign former Bayern, Juve star Douglas Costa as DP
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — The LA Galaxy have signed former Bayern midfielder Douglas Costa as their third designated player. The Galaxy made the long-planned move to get the speedy veteran on a six-month loan from Grêmio in his native Brazil. The 31-year-old Costa is already on loan to Grêmio from Juventus, but he is expected
Continue Reading White House records obtained so far by January 6 committee show no record of calls to and from Trump during riot
By Ryan Nobles, Zachary Cohen, Annie Grayer and Jamie Gangel, CNN White House call records now in the possession of congressional investigators do not reflect calls made to or from then-President Donald Trump as the violence unfolded on Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021, leaving them with gaps so far in their understanding of what
Continue Reading
Bannock County chief deputy sheriff to retire
After three decades serving in the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy Mike Dahlquist is announcing his retirement.
Continue Reading Cinco científicas colombianas que dejan huella en la Tierra y el espacio
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — Solo el 30% de las personas investigadoras en ciencia son mujeres, según el informe Women in Science de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura, Unesco. Desafortunadamente, las mujeres son poco reconocidas por sus aportes a la ciencia en el campo STEM
Continue Reading Descubren un tercer posible planeta que sería como la Tierra (y que orbita la estrella más cercana a nuestro sol)
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Es posible que tengamos un nuevo vecino planetario orbitando a solo cuatro años luz de distancia. Los astrónomos han detectado evidencia de un tercer planeta que orbita Próxima Centauri, el vecino estelar más cercano de nuestro sol, a 40,2 billones de kilómetros de distancia. Un año luz, la distancia que recorre
Continue Reading Stocks tumble and bond yields climb after worse-than-expected inflation report
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business The 10-year US Treasury bond yield rose past the 2% mark for the first time since the summer of 2019 Thursday and stocks traded sharply lower after a key inflation figure rose to its highest level in nearly 40 years. The Dow finished 1.5%, or 526 points, lower, while the
Continue Reading Falcons’ owner Blank: Must plan for QB Ryan’s successor
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank says the team must have a succession plan at quarterback even while Matt Ryan is likely to continue as the starter in 2022. The Falcons face more complicated decisions at wide receiver, where Calvin Ridley’s status remains uncertain. Blank says the
Continue Reading UN experts urge Sweden to stop planned iron-ore mine project
GENEVA (AP) — Two independent U.N. human rights experts are calling on Sweden’s government not to issue a license to industrial backers of a planned iron-ore mine that environmentalists say would generate large amounts of toxic waste and other pollution. The proposed project would involve British company Beowulf Mining and their Swedish subsidiary Jokkmokk Iron
Continue Reading
MLB keeps spring camps on hold, missing opener ‘disastrous’
By MARK DIDTLER AND RONALD BLUM Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says spring training remains on hold because of a management lockout and his goal is to reach a labor contract that allows opening day as scheduled on March 31. With the second-longest work stoppage in baseball history stretching into
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Why US inflation is so high, and when it may ease
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Last year, it was a nasty surprise. And it wasn’t supposed to last. But now, inflation has become an ongoing financial strain for millions of Americans filling up at the gas station, lined up at the grocery checkout lane, shopping for clothes, bargaining for a car
Continue Reading El Kremlin no confirma los reportes de pruebas de antidopaje positivas y respalda a Kamila Valieva y a patinadores rusos
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza Beijing (CNN) — La patinadora artística adolescente rusa Kamila Valieva, que está en el centro de una controversia sobre pruebas antidopaje en Beijing 2022, recibió el apoyo del Kremlin en Moscú, pero el portavoz del Kremlin, Dmitry Peskov, no confirmó los informes de una prueba positiva entre los patinadores rusos. “Se dispararon
Continue Reading Latvia passes long-awaited Holocaust restitution law
By JARI TANNER Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — Latvia’s parliament has passed a Holocaust restitution bill that includes funding to revitalize the Baltic nation’s Jewish community, which was almost completely wiped out during World War II. Lawmakers voted 64-21 on Thursday to approve a law that also provides compensation for property that belonged to Lativan
Continue Reading Biden acknowledges inflation causing real stress for Americans: ‘We will make it through this challenge’
By Allie Malloy, Kate Sullivan and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday acknowledged the stress on American families’ budgets after a key inflation report showed annual inflation has hit 7.5%. However, Biden claimed, “there are also signs that we will make it through this challenge.” “On higher prices, we have been using every
Continue Reading Elon Musk’s US tax bill: $11 billion. Tesla’s: $0
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Elon Musk has repeatedly bragged (or, perhaps, complained) that he’ll pay more in federal taxes for 2021 than anyone has ever paid — about $11 billion. But Tesla apparently won’t pay a cent. Tesla may not plan to pay federal taxes any time in the foreseeable future — even though
Continue Reading Discovery of what ailed Dolly the dinosaur is a first, researchers say
By Ashley Strickland, CNN About 150 million years ago, a young long-necked dinosaur fell ill, likely coughing and suffering from a fever as it wandered what is now southwest Montana. The fossil of this dinosaur, nicknamed “Dolly” for Dolly Parton, has revealed what could be the first evidence of a respiratory infection in a dinosaur,
Continue Reading Super Bowl performers vow to open doors for more hip-hop
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mary J. Blige, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg said the NFL was late embracing hip-hop and vowed that their Super Bowl halftime show would open more doors for the genre. The trio spoke at a moderated appearance Thursday without their Sunday co-headliners Kendrick Lamar
Continue Reading Woman tells her story after a man was charged after holding her against her will
By Steven Graves Click here for updates on this story LINCOLNWOOD, Illinois (WBBM) — A man has been charged after breaking into an 80-year-old woman’s home and holding her against her will in Lincolnwood. She’s sharing what she did to survive with CBS 2’s Steven Graves. Lincolnwood police confirmed James H. Davis III, 32, is
Continue Reading Father thinks mental health system is broken as he tries to find help for son
By Kendall Keys, James Paxson Click here for updates on this story Michigan (WNEM) — Officials say young people in particular are at a greater risk of issues like depression and anxiety, but helpful resources can be hard to come by. A mid-Michigan father struggling to find help for his son explains why he believes
Continue Reading Elite K9 teams set to help keep Super Bowl safe
By Nick Starling Click here for updates on this story SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KTVT) — SoFi Stadium is the largest Super Bowl stadium the NFL has ever had to decorate, and to protect it, security will be tight in the air, on the ground and in the water. But there will be unseen threats that
Continue Reading Kim Kardashian explica qué llevó a la ruptura con Kanye West
urielblanco (CNN) — Kim Kardashian hizo un cambio. En una entrevista publicada recientemente en Vogue, la estrella de realities y magnate explicó que “durante mucho tiempo hice lo que hacía feliz a los demás”. “Y creo que en los últimos dos años decidí ‘voy a hacerme feliz a mí misma’”, dijo. “Y eso se siente
Continue Reading
Entire golf resort built in protected area must be demolished, Spanish court rules
By Jack Guy, CNN An entire golf resort, four-star hotel and nearly 200 houses must be destroyed after being built in a protected natural area, Spain’s highest court has ruled, following a 14-year legal battle. The luxury Marina Isla de Valdecañas development, which features 185 villas, a four-star hotel and an artificial beach, should be
Continue Reading
Patchy Fog and Cloudy
Patchy freezing morning fog can create visibility issues this mid morning. It will be mostly cloudy and we’ll have temperatures hovering around freezing 31. Air Quality Advisory for Lemhi County. The patchy dense freezing fog continues into the overnight, it will be mostly cloudy and around 24. W/SW 6mph and visibility may cause issues. Patchy freezing fog
Continue Reading Biden acknowledges inflation causing real stress for Americans: ‘We will make it through this challenge’
By Allie Malloy, Kate Sullivan and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday acknowledged the stress on American families’ budgets after a key inflation report showed annual inflation has hit 7.5%. However, Biden claimed, “there are also signs that we will make it through this challenge.” “On higher prices, we have been using every
Continue Reading School bus driver shot; 3 students were on board at the time
By WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A school bus driver was shot Wednesday in north Minneapolis, and authorities say three students were on the bus at the time. The Minneapolis Police Department says the shooting happened around 2:15 p.m. near the intersection of 37th and Girard avenues, in
Continue Reading Indian Open canceled, China Open postponed on European tour
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — The Indian Open has been canceled and the China Open has been postponed as restrictions associated with the pandemic continued to cause problems on the European tour. The Indian Open had been postponed from its original scheduled date of Feb. 17 -20 but now will not take place at all
Continue Reading French watchdog says Google Analytics poses data privacy risks
By Reuters Google Analytics, the world’s most widely used web analytics service developed by Alphabet’s Google (GOOG), risks giving U.S. intelligence services access to French website users’ data, France’s watchdog CNIL said on Thursday. In a decision targeting an unnamed French website manager, the data privacy regulator — one of the most vocal and influential
Continue Reading Biden argues lowering prescription drug costs is key to easing everyday costs for American families
By Kate Sullivan, Tami Luhby and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden traveled to Virginia on Thursday to argue that his plan for lowering prescription drug prices would ease one of the largest financial burdens American families face at a time when they are coping with rising costs of food, gas and other necessities. Hours
Continue Reading Sneaker collection sells for ‘record-breaking’ $25 million
Sara Spary, CNN Sotheby’s has sold 200 pairs of sneakers designed by the late Virgil Abloh for a “record breaking” collective $25.3 million, the auction house said Wednesday — more than eight times the initial $3 million estimate. The special edition Louis Vuitton and Nike “Air Force 1” sneakers were designed for the Louis Vuitton
Continue Reading Missing girl found safe
By Betsy Webster Click here for updates on this story INDEPENDENCE, Missouri (KCTV) — A missing 4-year-old girl who was the subject of the endangered person advisory in Independence has been found safe. Police shared her photo and their concern at about 6 p.m. Wednesday. At approximately 8 p.m. they reported that they had found
Continue Reading Mortgage rates jump again, rising to a level not seen since early 2020
By Anna Bahney, CNN Business Mortgage rates increased again, rising to a level not seen since before the pandemic. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.69% in the week ending February 10, up from 3.55% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. It’s the highest since January 2020. “The normalization of the economy continues as mortgage
Continue Reading
Germany wins Olympic relay, sweeps luge gold medals
Germany 4, Rest of World 0. The Beijing Olympics were a luge runaway for the world’s sliding superpower.
Continue Reading 3 million plaintiffs seek $1.2B from California health firm
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A lawsuit over high health bills filed on behalf of more than 3 million employers and people is seeking as much as $1.2 billion from one of Northern California’s largest health systems. Plaintiffs in the antitrust class-action trial getting underway Thursday allege that Sutter Health abused
Continue Reading WA Senate OKs ban on sales of high-capacity gun ammunition
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state Senate has voted to ban the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. The Seattle Times reports if the bill passes the House and becomes law, the ban would limit not just magazines for rifles that hold 20 or 30
Continue Reading Long-term US mortgage rates hit 3.92%, highest since 2019
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates jumped again this week, approaching levels not seen since 2019. The average rate on a 30-year loan reached 3.92%, up from 3.69% the previous week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday. The last time the 30-year rate was higher was in
Continue Reading Accidente de autobús en el norte de Perú deja al menos 20 muertos y 33 heridos
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — Al menos 20 personas murieron y otras 33 resultaron heridas en Perú luego de que un bus de transporte interprovincial se descarrilara y cayera abismo de 100 metros en la provincia de Pataz, informó este jueves la estatal Agencia Andina, que cita un reporte preliminar de la Gerencia Regional
Continue Reading Japan OKs Pfizer COVID-19 oral pills amid surging infections
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan has granted fast-track approval to U.S. drug maker Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 pill as the country struggles to slow fast-spreading omicron infections. The health minister says the availability of Pfizer’s Paxlovid pill gives high-risk patients, including elderly people and those with underlying health issues, greater treatment options.
Continue Reading Local man finds stolen cars for fun
By Paulina Aguilar Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Car theft is a common crime in the Portland Metro Area. Now, a local man is taking it upon himself to help recover stolen vehicles in his spare time. It all started in September when a friend’s motorcycle was stolen, and
Continue Reading US urges Canada to use federal powers to end bridge blockade
By ROB GILLIES and TOM KRISHER Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — The Biden administration urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government Thursday to use its federal powers to end a truck blockade by Canadians protesting the country’s COVID-19 restrictions that is tightening the screws on the auto industry, forcing Ford, General Motors and other car companies
Continue Reading Skier earns Israel’s best Winter Olympic finish in 6th place
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Israeli skier Barnabas Szollos finished sixth in the Alpine combined at the Beijing Olympics for the country’s best individual performance at the Winter Games. Szollos was born in Hungary and raised in Austria but gained Israeli citizenship through his father. His dad used to coach the
Continue Reading Trimetazidine: Drug banned by WADA makes ‘your heart work more efficiently’
By Hannah Ritchie and George Ramsay, CNN Controversy surrounding Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s failed drug test, which was taken in December but has only come to light during the Winter Olympics in Beijing, continues to delay the medal ceremony of the figure skating team event. On Friday, the International Testing Agency (ITA) confirmed that
Continue Reading Pentagon stands by investigation of Kabul airport attack despite questions raised in CNN report
By Oren Liebermann, CNN The Pentagon stands by its investigation into the suicide bombing that killed 13 US service members and scores of Afghans last summer after a CNN investigation raised questions about whether some may have been hit by gunfire. US and coalition service members said they opened fire minutes after the attack, but
Continue Reading Pentagon stands by investigation of Kabul airport attack despite questions raised in CNN report
By Oren Liebermann, CNN The Pentagon stands by its investigation into the suicide bombing that killed 13 US service members and scores of Afghans last summer after a CNN investigation raised questions about whether some may have been hit by gunfire. US and coalition service members said they opened fire minutes after the attack, but
Continue Reading Pentagon stands by investigation of Kabul airport attack despite questions raised in CNN report
By Oren Liebermann, CNN The Pentagon stands by its investigation into the suicide bombing that killed 13 US service members and scores of Afghans last summer after a CNN investigation raised questions about whether some may have been hit by gunfire. US and coalition service members said they opened fire minutes after the attack, but
Continue Reading