By DAVID KOENIG and FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press Washington (AP) — The United States and allies are stepping up sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions are taking a toll on Russia’s economy, and Russians consumers are seeing rapid inflation. Still, the penalties aren’t convincing Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the
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Alejandra Ramos Nueva York (CNN Business) — RT America cesará las producciones y despedirá a la mayoría de su personal, según un memorando de T&R Productions, la productora detrás de la red financiada por el estado ruso, que obtuvo CNN. Misha Solodovnikov, gerente general de T&R Productions, le dijo al personal en el memorando que
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By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, will no longer deliver Russian-made rocket engines to the United States, Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin said on state television, ending a decades-long relationship between US and Russian rocket makers. “Today we have made a decision to halt the deliveries of rocket engines produced by NPO Energomash
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Governor Brad Little kicked off “Operation Esto Perpetua” Thursday, a new strategy mentioned in his January 10 State of the State address that will serve to combat Idaho’s growing drug threat.
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN) — El Departamento de Estado está reanudando algunos servicios de visa en La Habana, Cuba, años después de detener esos servicios en 2018 porque los diplomáticos estadounidenses se enfermaron con una misteriosa enfermedad que se conoció como el síndrome de La Habana, dijo a los periodistas este jueves la portavoz adjunta del
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GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Erin Howard scored 16 points, Morgan Jones made two key baskets in the final 1:12 and No. 9 seed Florida State held off eighth-seeded Boston College 63-58 in the second round of the ACC tournament. Florida State will play third-ranked North Carolina State in the quarterfinals on Friday. The Seminoles lost
Continue Reading By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL salary cap is going back up this year with a projection of $208.2 million per team. This comes after a decrease in 2021 from pandemic-related revenue drops. New Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah calls the process of managing the cap “a little
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By Ryan Nobles and Annie Grayer, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol Hill riot has issued a subpoena for Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Donald Trump campaign aide and the fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., the son of the former President. Guilfoyle’s subpoena comes after an ill-fated attempt by the committee to
Continue Reading By ALMUDENA CALATRAVA Associated Press BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina’s government has announced a deal with the International Monetary Fund to refinance some $45 billion in debt. Thursday’s development marks the potential end of two years of negotiations and an attempt to remove economic uncertainty that has hung over Argentina for nearly as long. Revised
Continue Reading DETROIT (AP) — General Motors has lost a bid to avoid recalling about 727,000 small SUVs in the U.S. with headlight beams that can be too bright and cause glare for oncoming drivers. In 2019 the Detroit automaker petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to avoid a recall, saying the problem didn’t affect safety
Continue Reading Alejandra Ramos Londres (CNN Business) — Una semana de guerra en Ucrania sacudió la economía mundial, a medida que las rápidas sanciones occidentales aislaron a Rusia, colapsaron su moneda y sus activos financieros y dispararon los precios de la energía y los alimentos. La economía rusa de US$ 1,5 billones es la undécima más grande
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By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Hard seltzer drinkers in Utah will likely have their choices on grocery store shelves cut in half under legislation that passed the Legislature Thursday in the latest update to strict alcohol laws in the state that’s home to the alcohol-eschewing Church of Jesus Christ of
Continue Reading By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Hard seltzer drinkers in Utah will likely have their choices on grocery store shelves cut in half under legislation that passed the Legislature Thursday in the latest update to strict alcohol laws in the state that’s home to the alcohol-eschewing Church of Jesus Christ of
Continue Reading NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Rick Pitino says he loves coaching at Iona and is committed to his players amid speculation he could be a candidate for the Maryland coaching job. Pitino said on Twitter that Maryland can be one of the nation’s best basketball programs and he hopes the Terrapins find the next Gary
Continue Reading By Lauren Trager Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says he is working on a fix to the state’s food stamp call centers after a News 4 investigation last week revealed people were going hungry because they could never get through. Parson told News 4 he’s
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Ukraine refugees are getting some support from Idaho Falls.
Continue Reading By Jeremy Finley Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — In what may be the most bizarre developments yet into News4 Investigates’ scrutiny of the actions of Tarek Mentouri, the former massage therapist facing charges of rape and kidnapping sought out media attention in Atlanta while using a fake name. Mentouri
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Capitals will be the Carolina Hurricanes’ opponent in the NHL’s outdoor Stadium Series game next season. The game is scheduled to take place Feb. 18, 2023 at NC State’s Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina. The league announced the rivalry matchup hours before the Hurricanes visit the Capitals in a
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Thursday: Okta, Veeva fall; Kroger, Pure Storage rise.
Continue Reading The Associated Press Stocks ended another bumpy day lower on Wall Street and crude oil prices eased back as markets remain concerned about the broader impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Technology companies led the way lower. Less risky sectors like utilities gained ground. Bond yields were stable.
Continue Reading By Theresa Waldrop, Eliott C. McLaughlin, Sonia Moghe and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Four current and former Louisville police officers involved in the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor’s home — including detectives who worked on the search warrant and the ex-officer accused of firing blindly into her home — have been charged with civil rights violations
Continue Reading INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ali Patberg scored 19 points and Grace Berger had 17 to help No. 14 Indiana end a three-game losing streak with a 66-54 win over Rutgers in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament. MacKenzie Holmes had 11 points for the fifth-seeded Hoosiers, who reached 20 wins for the seventh
Continue Reading By Ella Nilsen and Lauren Fox, CNN Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia has cracked open the door for negotiations on a slimmed-down version of President Joe Biden’s climate and economic bill following months of little progress on the issue. Manchin outlined his counteroffer this week, confirming that climate and clean energy provisions will
Continue Reading By Savannah Louie Click here for updates on this story EAST POINT, Georgia (WGCL) — New security systems in East Point will keep a 24/7 watch on the city’s highest-crime areas in an effort to clamp down on gun violence. Nearly 30 devices with cameras and microphones have been strategically placed throughout East Point this
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By Chloe Melas, CNN Darren Criss is grieving is his older brother, Charles Criss. The actor shared a poignant tribute to his brother on Instagram, who Criss said died by suicide last week at age 36. Criss described Charles as his best friend growing up. “I loved my brother so much. And I know he
Continue Reading BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has asked former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to resign from his posts at Russian state-owned companies. Schroeder is a longtime friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin — a relationship that has led to much criticism in Germany, especially since Russia invaded Ukraine. Schroeder is chairman of the supervisory board
Continue Reading By Mia Villanueva Click here for updates on this story BEAVERTON, Oregon (KPTV) — An ATM was stolen from a Mexican restaurant in Beaverton early Wednesday morning, and it was all caught on camera. Surveillance video shows at about 3 a.m. two thieves parking in the alleyway located behind Si Señor restaurant at 8220 Southwest
Continue Reading By Dakin Andone and Stella Chan, CNN Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez faces a charge of attempted murder after prosecutors say he shot one man while intending to kill another man who was recently charged with molesting one of Velasquez’s relatives. The shooting Monday afternoon occurred during an “11-mile, high speed chase through busy
Continue Reading ZURICH (AP) — Ukraine has asked FIFA to postpone its World Cup qualifying playoff against Scotland in three weeks’ time, amid a shutdown in domestic soccer during the invasion by Russia. FIFA says a decision has yet to be made on whether to reschedule the game, which is set for March 24 in Glasgow. The
Continue Reading Alejandra Ramos Nueva York (CNN Business) — A medida que entran en vigor las sanciones occidentales, los rusos se preparan para un cambio dramático en su nivel de vida a medida que sus ahorros disminuyen en valor y las importaciones de bienes cotidianos se reducen rápidamente. Durante la semana pasada, varias empresas occidentales abandonaron sus
Continue Reading By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Rory McIlroy opened with a 7-under 65 on Thursday and had reason to expect a score like this at Bay Hill, not so much because of the course but rather the day of the week. Good starts have not been a problem for McIlroy at
Continue Reading By Ariel Mallory Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Brave teams from a local organization are trying to get orphans safely out of war torn Ukraine. Prayers are going up along the Gulf Coast for the children’s safety as well as the adults with them. Joe Savage the founder of
Continue Reading By Tina Burnside and Dakin Andone, CNN Markeith Loyd, convicted of the murder of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton, was sentenced to death Thursday by a Florida judge. The sentence, handed down by Ninth Circuit Judge Leticia Marques, came nearly three months after a jury recommended the death penalty in Loyd’s case and more than
Continue Reading By Oliver Darcy, CNN Business RT America will cease productions and lay off most of its staff, according to a memo CNN obtained from T&R Productions, the production company behind the Russian state-funded network. Misha Solodovnikov, the general manager of T&R Productions, told staff in the memo that it will be “ceasing production” at all
Continue Reading NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Amber Ramirez scored all 17 of her points after halftime, Makayla Daniels had 13 points and 14 rebounds for her first career double-double and No. 8 seed Arkansas used an 9-0 run in overtime to beat ninth-seeded Missouri 61-52 in the second round of the SEC tournament. Arkansas advances to face
Continue Reading The Associated Press Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities, and foreign exchange levels.
Continue Reading PENSACOLA, Fla. — Jalen Dalcourt registered 16 points as Louisiana-Lafayette narrowly beat Texas-Arlington 67-64 in the first round of the Sun Belt Conference Tourney. David Azore led the Mavericks on Thursday with 23 points.
Continue Reading By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer The lack of Black head coaches in college sports remains problematic, according to a diversity study for racial and gender hiring practices. The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at the University of Central Florida released its annual report on Thursday, showing the representation of Black head coaches
Continue Reading By DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law a bill that prohibits transgender females from participating in girls high school sports and women’s college athletics, rejecting opponents’ argument that she would harm vulnerable children to solve a nonexistent problem. Republican leaders made the bill signed
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft. Personal Birth date: March 24, 1956 Birth place: Detroit, Michigan Birth name: Steven Anthony Ballmer Father: Fred Ballmer, manager for Ford Motor Co. Mother: Bea (Dworkin) Ballmer Marriage: Connie Snyder (1990-present) Children: three sons Education: Harvard University, B.A.,
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of former US Secretary of State and ExxonMobil CEO, Rex Tillerson. Personal Birth date: March 23, 1952 Birth place: Wichita Falls, Texas Birth name: Rex Wayne Tillerson Father: Bob Tillerson, Boy Scouts of America executive Mother: Patty (Patton) Tillerson Marriage: Renda (St. Clair) Tillerson Children:
Continue Reading MADRID (AP) — The Spanish government has proposed a one-year stadium ban for the fan who racially insulted a Cádiz player in a Spanish league game this week. The government’s commission against racism, violence and intolerance in sports also proposed a 6,000-euro fine for the fan who made monkey gestures toward Cádiz defender Carlos Akapo
Continue Reading By Matt McFarland, CNN Business Rivian is rolling back price hikes on preordered vehicles following backlash from its customers. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe apologized to customers in a letter published Thursday. “I have made a lot of mistakes since starting Rivian more than 12 years ago, but this one has been the most painful. I am
Continue Reading OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is facing allegations that he verbally mistreats staff and has grown increasingly volatile in recent months, leading to high turnover in the office. The Northwest News Network is reporting that a top staffer filed a formal complaint in February accusing Kreidler of bullying him and
Continue Reading By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business SpaceX CEO Elon Musk sent a truckload of Starlink antennas — which can be used to connect to the company’s satellite-based internet service — to Ukraine this week, responding to a plea from the country’s vice prime minister amid fears that Ukrainians could lose internet access if Russia continues its
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By Jacob Lev, CNN The National Football League (NFL) and NFL Players Association (NFLPA) have agreed to suspend all Covid-19 protocols, effective immediately, according to a league-wide memo sent Thursday. The NFL will no longer conduct mandatory surveillance testing of any players or staff, regardless of vaccination status, the league said in the memo obtained
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN) — Durante días, los residentes de Kyiv se habían preparado para un convoy de 60 km de largo de tanques rusos, vehículos blindados y artillería remolcada que llegaría para atacar la capital ucraniana. Días después, siguen esperando. Este jueves, el Ministerio de Defensa del Reino Unido dijo que el convoy parece haberse
Continue Reading By Tierney Sneed The House’s January 6 committee laid out on Wednesday its most comprehensive view yet for how former President Donald Trump’s conduct up to and during the insurrection may have amounted to a crime. The arguments came in a court filing where a key player in the “conspiracy” alleged by the committee is
Continue Reading MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s top independent radio station has been shut and a leading independent TV station has suspended its operations as Russian authorities stepped up efforts to stifle criticism of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Ekho Moskvy (the Echo of Moscow), has been one of the most influential media outlets in Russia ever since
Continue Reading By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Duncan Keith has returned to his first NHL home, playing his first game in Chicago since he was traded to the Edmonton Oilers in July. The Blackhawks saluted the veteran defenseman with a highlight video during a timeout in the first period, and the crowd responded
Continue Reading By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Over a hundred minor league baseball and more than a dozen minor league hockey teams are hoping to get COVID-19 relief from the U.S. government to offset millions of dollars of losses from the pandemic. Minor league sports teams and their facilities were left out of
Continue Reading By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business SpaceX CEO Elon Musk sent a truckload of Starlink antennas — which can be used to connect to the company’s satellite-based internet service — to Ukraine this week, responding to a plea from the country’s vice prime minister amid fears that Ukrainians could lose internet access if Russia continues its
Continue Reading By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — All-Big Ten offensive tackle Blaise Andries never felt so small than the day in 2018 that Daniel Faalele ducked into the University of Minnesota locker room for the first time. Packing 426 pounds on his 6-foot-8 frame, Faalele towered over everybody. “It’s a little humbling
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The Rigby High School Student Council traveled to Boise for the state leadership conference.
Continue Reading Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — La guerra entre Rusia y Ucrania lleva ya una semana, y las principales ciudades ucranianas siguen siendo bombardeadas mientras las columnas acorazadas rusas avanzan desde el norte, este y sur. En las semanas previas a la invasión, el presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, indicó en varias oportunidades que el origen
Continue Reading By Lauren del Valle, CNN Business Purdue Pharma and the Sackler families reached a settlement with a group of states this week that would require the Sacklers to pay out as much as $6 billion to states, individual claimants and opioid crisis abatement, if approved by a federal bankruptcy court judge. The new agreement, reached
Continue Reading urielblanco (CNN Español) — El gobierno de Argentina cerró el acuerdo con el Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI) para refinanciar la deuda del país sudamericano, informaron este jueves en un comunicado ambas partes. El Ministerio de Economía argentino señaló que enviará al Congreso de la Nación el acuerdo alcanzado con el staff de la entidad para
Continue Reading By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer Virginia has dismissed women’s basketball coach Tina Thompson after four seasons. Athletic director Carla Williams made the announcement on Wednesday. It came one day after the 14th-seeded Cavaliers were eliminated 61-53 by Wake Forest in the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. The Cavaliers were 5-22
Continue Reading By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Best Buy built a retail empire selling TVs and laptops. But to keep growing and fend off rivals like Amazon and Walmart, the company needs new ways to attract customers. Best Buy outlined plans Thursday to expand its footprint into health, fitness, personal electric transportation, outdoor products and other potentially
Continue Reading macamilarincon (CNN) –– La segunda ronda de conversaciones entre las delegaciones de Rusia y Ucrania en Belarús ya concluyó, informó a medios rusos Vladimir Medinsky, jefe de la delegación de ese país. Los diálogos terminan con un acuerdo de corredores humanitarios para civiles, según Medinsky. ¿Qué es un corredor humanitario? “Hemos discutido a fondo tres
Continue Reading By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Ben & Jerry’s decision to stop manufacturing ice cream in Israel sparked a lawsuit from its Israeli distributor. American Quality Products (AQP), which distributes Ben & Jerry’s in Israel, said Thursday that it’s suing the ice cream and its parent company Unilever for “unlawfully terminating its 34-year business relationship in
Continue Reading By Ellie Kaufman, CNN The US Navy on Wednesday recovered from the bottom of the South China Sea the wreckage of a US military stealth fighter jet that crashed into the deck of a US aircraft carrier in January, the US Navy’s 7th Fleet announced in a news release Thursday. The F-35C crashed into the
Continue Reading By Emily Rittman Click here for updates on this story GREELEY, Kansas (KCTV) — Neighbors woke to a large house fire Wednesday morning. They feared for the safety of the family who lived inside the engulfed home in the small town of Greeley, Kansas. Wednesday afternoon investigators confirmed two adults and a child died in
Continue Reading INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nina Clouden scored 23 points, including the clinching free throws with 2.5 seconds left, and Michigan State edged Purdue 73-69 in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament. Clouden, the leading free-throw shooter in the league, was 10 of 11 from the line but the miss was one of four
Continue Reading By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — An important milestone in New York City’s progress against COVID-19 could soon arrive when Mayor Eric Adams lifts mask mandates in schools and vaccination requirements in restaurants, bars and theaters. The mayor says a decision could come as soon as Friday —
Continue Reading By Rachel Ramirez, CNN For the first time since it was filled more than 50 years ago, Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the country, is projected to dip past a critical threshold, threatening water supplies and putting a key source of hydropower generation at heightened risk of being forced offline, as climate change-fueled drought
Continue Reading By Rebecca Wright and Olha Konovalova, CNN As air raid sirens blared in the small Ukrainian city of Uman, about 125 miles south of the capital Kyiv, families crowded into a makeshift bomb shelter underneath a central synagogue. Before Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine last week, the basement of the temple was used as
Continue Reading By Rebecca Wright and Olha Konovalova, CNN As air raid sirens blared in the small Ukrainian city of Uman, about 125 miles south of the capital Kyiv, families crowded into a makeshift bomb shelter underneath a central synagogue. Before Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine last week, the basement of the temple was used as
Continue Reading By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Athletes around the world cheered when leaders of the Paralympics booted Russia from the Games. The tipping point to the rapid turn of events Thursday was “a very, very volatile environment” in the athletes village in Beijing at the Paralympics, according to the head of that organization. The International
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The sheriff of Kootenai County, Idaho, says the deadly shooting Monday night near Hauser Lake was the latest example of increased violent crime and the shortage of deputies at the sheriff’s office to respond.
Continue Reading By Matias Grez, CNN Two young footballers and a teenage former biathlete have been killed in Ukraine, according to a number of sporting organizations. Fighting in the country entered its second week on Thursday after Russia’s invasion on February 24. FIFPro, the worldwide players’ union, tweeted on Tuesday: “Our thoughts are with the families, friends,
Continue Reading By Tim Lister, Josh Pennington, Luke McGee and Radina Gigova, CNN A Russian military strike hit an evacuation crossing point in a Kyiv suburb Sunday, killing a family with two children and several other civilians trying to flee the Russian invasion, according to the city’s mayor, as civilian casualties seeking safety from the onslaught continue
Continue Reading GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Aisha Sheppard scored 20 points, Elizabeth Kitley had 19 points and 10 rebounds and No. 21 Virginia Tech beat Clemson 82-60 in the second round of the ACC tournament. Fifth-seeded Virginia Tech advances to play No. 4 seed and 16th ranked North Carolina in the quarterfinals on Friday. Virginia Tech made
Continue Reading By Phil Mattingly and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law sweeping workplace reforms designed to free victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault to seek justice in court, flanked by one of the most prominent advocates for the effort and the bipartisan lawmakers who drove the bill through Congress. Gretchen
Continue Reading By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer The U.S. women’s national soccer team will play a pair of matches against Uzbekistan next month in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The games will be the first time the United States has faced Uzbekistan. The games come as teams continue to deal with international COVID-19 restrictions, which make scheduling
Continue Reading Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — Unos 4 millones de hogares colombianos de escasos recursos recibirán en marzo su aporte económico del programa Ingreso Solidario, según anunció el Gobierno de Colombia el mes pasado. En marzo la cobertura de estos subsidios llegará a un millón más de personas, pasando de más de 3 a poco
Continue Reading By Liam Reilly, CNN An explosion that wrought “catastrophic damage” Thursday to a garden-style four-story building in Silver Spring, Maryland, has left over a dozen injured, five seriously, a Montgomery County Fire Department public information officer said. Firefighters immediately made several rescues, said spokesperson Pete Piringer. All priority-one patients have been transported or are in
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Everyone is concerned about the lack of water supply for this season for farming and other resources based on a deficit of snowpack.
Continue Reading By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Having saved Nantes from relegation coach Antoine Kombouare has completely turned the club’s fortunes around this season and Canaries fans are feeling chirpy again. Nantes is one of only two sides to beat runaway league leader Paris Saint-Germain and is pushing hard on two fronts for
Continue Reading CNNEE Nota del editor: Mari Rodríguez Ichaso ha sido colaboradora de la revista Vanidades durante varias décadas. Es especialista en moda, viajes, gastronomía, arte, arquitectura y entretenimiento, productora de cine y columnista de estilo de CNN en Español. Las opiniones expresadas en esta columna son exclusivamente suyas. Lee más artículos de opinión en cnne.com/opinion. (CNN
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The Chubbuck City Council confirmed the appoint of Norman G. Reece Jr. to City Council Seat #4 during Wednesday night’s Council Meeting.
Continue Reading By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Ken Duberstein, President Ronald Reagan’s chief of staff during his final year in office, died Wednesday of complications from a longstanding illness, his son confirmed to CNN. He was 77. Duberstein was a “close confidant” and adviser to Reagan, serving in the White House at the beginning of the Republican President’s
Continue Reading By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer Amid the conflict triggered in Ukraine by the Russian invasion, many aid organizations are raising funds to help those impacted by the conflict. The United Nations estimates 12 million people in Ukraine and 4 million refugees could be in need of relief and protection in the coming months. Experts
Continue Reading CNNEE (CNN) — Es posible que se eliminen los mandatos de uso de mascarillas en muchas partes de Estados Unidos, pero no deseches tus tapabocas todavía. La semana pasada, los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. dieron a conocer nuevas pautas de mascarillas que variaban según el nivel de cada
Continue Reading By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has already driven up oil prices, will likely further magnify the high inflation that has engulfed the U.S. economy. At the same time, Powell said he is committed to doing whatever it will take
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US Senators for Idaho, Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, along with Utah Senator Mitt Romney and 33 other Republican lawmakers in Washington sent a letter to President Bden asking for a thorough accounting of how nearly $6 trillion in COVID-19 relief money has been spent.
Continue Reading By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Crude oil prices briefly surged to their highest levels since 2008 Thursday morning before pulling back a bit. Still, at about $110 a barrel, there are growing concerns that skyrocketing energy prices could lead to a severe economic pullback in the United States and around the globe. After
Continue Reading By Gabriela Vidal Click here for updates on this story EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois (KMOV) — As the world watches the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion, Edwardsville residents Michal and Christie Matras are getting a first-hand account from loved ones living just across the border. “It’s just mind-blowing and terrifying,” said Michal Matras, “A
Continue Reading By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer The union for U.S. women’s national soccer team players is committing $2.5 million in no-fee, no-interest loan capital to more than 400 small businesses, with a focus on women and underserved communities. The pledge is part of a four-year deal with San Francisco-based Kiva, which crowdfunds loans to
Continue Reading By Betsy Webster Click here for updates on this story OLATHE, Kansas (KCTV) — As the fighting continues in Ukraine, one Olathe family is determined to get a group of Ukrainian orphans out of harm’s way. One of those orphans was on his way to becoming their adopted son. After one month as his host
Continue Reading By Judson Jones and Monica Garrett, CNN Five crashes, two of which killed three people, occurred along a stretch of I-95 in Volusia County, Florida, early Thursday, shutting down an 18-mile stretch of the interstate in both directions. The highway was re-opened Friday after repairs were completed overnight, said Lt. Kim Montes, a public information
Continue Reading By CBSLA Staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A video depicting an officer with the Veterans Affairs Police Department swinging his baton at a suspect on the ground more than two dozen times has raised questions about possible police brutality. In a span of 32 seconds, the video
Continue Reading By George Ramsay The 2022 Winter Paralympics officially got under way on Friday, with the start of the Games marked by the presence of the full Ukrainian delegation inside Beijing’s Bird’s Nest stadium at the Opening Ceremony. All of Ukraine’s Para athletes made it to the Chinese capital — a feat described as a “miracle”
Continue Reading By Faith Karimi, CNN Ukrainian tennis star Sergiy Stakhovsky was vacationing with his family in Dubai when Russian forces invaded his home country. He made a tough decision to leave his wife and three young children at their home in Hungary and return to his homeland to join the fight. He’s now a member of
Continue Reading By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Serena Williams called out The New York Times Wednesday after the paper published an article about her venture fund but used a photo of her sister, Venus. The story was about how Serena Williams raised $111 million for a new venture fund, “Serena Ventures.” The incorrect photo did not appear
Continue Reading By Emily Rittman Click here for updates on this story LENEXA, Kansas (KPTV) — Court records show investigators found pipe bombs and a GPS tracking device while investigating a suspected double murder-suicide in Lenexa. According to a search warrant filed during the investigation, Lenexa police were called to a home near Laurelwood Street and Renner
Continue Reading Marysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) – Países de todo el mundo están comenzando a vivir una nueva normalidad o al menos aprendiendo a convivir con el covid-19. En Estados Unidos, los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) dieron a conocer un documento en el que delinean
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Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers are asking the public for information regarding a yearling mule deer fawn that was shot twice and left to waste in Madison County near the intersection of 10000 S. and Snake River Road earlier this week.
Continue Reading DETROIT (AP) — Elon Musk is inviting the United Auto Workers union to hold an organizing vote at Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California. On Twitter Wednesday, Musk wrote that he invited the union to hold a vote at its convenience and that Tesla would do nothing to stop it. The UAW wouldn’t comment Thursday but
Continue Reading urielblanco (CNN) — Una variante del coronavirus que causa el covid-19 —similar a la variante ómicron, que parece ser muy diferente de las cepas en circulación y que sobresale en una larga rama del árbol genealógico del virus— fue descubierta en una población de venados de cola blanca en Ontario, Canadá, según un nuevo estudio.
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