Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — Un grupo de exdiputados de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela resolvió este jueves quitarle el apoyo a Juan Guaidó, el líder opositor reconocido por Estados Unidos como presidente interino de Venezuela, de acuerdo con el resultado de una sesión virtual. Con 72 votos en contra, 23 votos a favor y
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By Eric Bradner, CNN Maricopa County elections officials pushed back on Republican Kari Lake’s claim of fraud in Arizona’s gubernatorial race in court Thursday, offering new details about printing problems that delayed the counting of some votes. Lake, who lost to Democrat Katie Hobbs by about 17,000 votes in November, sued in an effort to
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By Clare Duffy, CNN Additional Twitter employees were terminated Thursday as part of ongoing, rolling layoffs under new owner Elon Musk, including from the public policy and media and entertainment teams, according to tweets from affected employees. As part of Thursday’s layoffs, the members of Twitter’s public policy team who had remained following last month’s
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ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — No. 1 Georgia has bolstered its depth at wide receiver for the 2023 season by landing commitments from two wide receiver transfers from other Southeastern Conference teams. Missouri’s Dominic Lovett and Mississippi State’s Rara Thomas announced their decisions on their Twitter accounts. Each ranked among the SEC’s top 15 in yards
Continue Reading The Associated Press Highly rated defensive back Peyton Bowen, who backed off a verbal commitment to Notre Dame and said he was going to attend Oregon, ended up signing with Oklahoma. Bowen’s flip from the Fighting Irish to the Ducks during a ceremony at his high school in Denton, Texas, was one of the biggest
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By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press Polar bears in Canada’s Western Hudson Bay — on the southern edge of the Arctic — are continuing to die in high numbers, a new government survey of the land carnivore has found. Females and bear cubs are having an especially hard time. Researchers surveyed Western Hudson Bay — home
Continue Reading RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Led by Zyon Pullin’s 19 points, the UC Riverside Highlanders defeated the Portland Pilots 76-65 on Thursday night. The Highlanders moved to 7-5 with the victory and the Pilots dropped to 8-7.
Continue Reading EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets Pro Bowl defensive tackle Quinnen Williams will play against the Jacksonville Jaguars after a calf injury sidelined him last Sunday. Williams was selected to his first career Pro Bowl on Wednesday and leads the Jets with a career-high 11 sacks. The Jaguars will be without rookie outside
Continue Reading PEORIA, Ill. — Led by Rienk Mast’s 15 points, the Bradley Braves defeated the Akron Zips 74-55 on Thursday night. The Braves are now 9-4 with the victory and the Zips fell to 7-5.
Continue Reading By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press DAMASCUS, Oregon (AP) — At a woodsy retreat center in Oregon, some 30 men and women are seated or lying down, masks covering their eyes and listening to serene music. They are among the first crop of students being trained how to accompany patients tripping on psilocybin, as Oregon prepares
Continue Reading GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Keisean Nixon has emerged as a pleasant surprise in the Green Bay Packers’ otherwise disappointing season. The Packers signed the former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback in the offseason in hopes of upgrading their special teams. They didn’t know at the time Nixon would provide that spark with the ball in
Continue Reading UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Jalen Pickett finished an assist shy of a triple-double and Penn State defeated Quinnipiac 77-68. Moving the game time up by four hours because of weather didn’t affect Pickett, who is the only player in the country averaging 16 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. He scored 21 points and
Continue Reading NEW YORK — Led by Delonnie Hunt’s 13 points, the Wagner Seahawks defeated the Gwynedd Mercy Griffins 89-55 on Thursday night. The Seahawks are now 7-4 with the victory and the Griffins fell to 5-6.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Stewart had 25 points in Santa Clara’s 73-58 win against Boise State on Thursday night. Stewart shot 8 for 13 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free throw line for Santa Clara (12-3). Brandin Podziemski added 18 points while going 7 of 15
Continue Reading SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Stewart had 25 points in Santa Clara’s 73-58 win against Boise State on Thursday night. Stewart shot 8 for 13 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free throw line for Santa Clara (12-3). Brandin Podziemski added 18 points while going 7 of 15
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By SAMYA KULLAB and QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — There are three “Starbucks” cafes in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, all serving authentic Starbucks coffee in authentic Starbucks cups. But they’re unlicensed by the international chain. Iraq has emerged as a hub for trademark violations and piracy that cuts across sectors. The Iraqi government
Continue Reading By Selina Wang, Nectar Gan and CNN’s Beijing bureau For much of the pandemic, images of overflowing hospitals and busy funeral homes from the United States have featured heavily on China’s state-controlled television, where the deaths of over a million Americans from Covid is depicted as a gross failing of Western democracy. Now, as an
Continue Reading By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Three months ago, Broncos running back Latavius Murray was at home thinking his career may be done. The 32-year-old even started coaching at a local high school. That assignment lasted all of one day before New Orleans brought him in. Denver later signed him off
Continue Reading By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A judge in federal court is questioning San Francisco’s tactics in homeless encampment cleanups, suggesting the city is violating its own policies. Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu did not rule Thursday on a request by homeless plaintiffs to make the city stop encampment sweeps until it
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Wind chill temperatures reached below zero for all of Eastern Idaho on Thursday morning.
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We have another round of Pacific moisture on the move for this Friday and Saturday. Overnight, mostly cloudy with a low of -5°. Light winds around 5mph, with wind chills down to about -15°. For Friday, we’ll see mostly cloudy skies with scattered snow showers. A high of 18°, with winds around 5 mph. New
Continue Reading STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — City officials in Stillwater, Oklahoma, say a military cargo jet carrying the Air Force Academy’s women’s basketball team has damaged a regional airport runway. Officials say the plane allegedly landed without prior authorization. City spokesperson Dawn Jones said Thursday the U.S. Air Force C17 Globemaster aircraft was chartering the team to
Continue Reading By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The CSU Northridge Matadors defeated the San Diego Toreros 83-78 on Thursday night led by Atin Wright’s 31 points. The Matadors are now 3-8 on the season, while the Toreros moved to 7-7.
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La División de Los Ángeles de la Administración para el Control de Drogas (DEA, por sus siglas en inglés) incautó suficiente fentanilo en 2022 para matar a toda la población del sur de California, dijo la agencia en un tuit. Más de siete millones de píldoras de fentanilo y más de
Continue Reading SAN DIEGO (AP) — Free-agent reliever Seth Lugo and the San Diego Padres finalized a $15 million, two-year contract. Lugo gets a $7.5 million salary next season, and his deal includes a $7.5 million player option for 2024. He could earn $500,000 in performance bonuses for games as a relief pitcher: $1.5 million for starts.
Continue Reading By The Associated Press NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Charleston Southern Buccaneers defeated the Kentucky Christian Knights 126-67 on Thursday night led by Tahlik Chavez’s 33 points. The Buccaneers are now 4-7 on the season, while the Knights dropped to 0-4.
Continue Reading CAIRO (AP) — The Central Bank of Egypt has raised interest rates as the country continues to battle double-digit inflation amid a sharp currency devaluation. The bank’s monetary policy committee announced Thursday that the most basic lending rate, the overnight deposit rate, was increased from 13.25% to 16.25%. Egypt’s economy has been hit hard by
Continue Reading CAIRO (AP) — The Central Bank of Egypt has raised interest rates as the country continues to battle double-digit inflation amid a sharp currency devaluation. The bank’s monetary policy committee announced Thursday that the most basic lending rate, the overnight deposit rate, was increased from 13.25% to 16.25%. Egypt’s economy has been hit hard by
Continue Reading NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Liam Robbins had 14 points and nine rebounds and Vanderbilt closed on a 10-3 run to beat Alabama A&M 70-62. Alabama A&M got within 63-62 with 2:36 remaining, on a long 3-pointer by Messiah Thompson, but the Bulldogs didn’t score again while turning it over on three straight possessions in the
Continue Reading By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Republican Kari Lake didn’t offer evidence to back her claims of widespread, intentional misconduct on Election Day at her two-day trial challenging her loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs in Arizona governor’s race, lawyers for the state said Thursday. Lake also never established her claim that printer problems
Continue Reading RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks will be without starting defensive tackle Al Woods and safety Ryan Neal for Saturday’s game at Kansas City because of injuries. Running back Kenneth Walker III, tight end Noah Fant, wide receiver Marquise Godwin and running back DeeJay Dallas were all listed as questionable, but Seattle coach Pete
Continue Reading HONOLULU — Led by Zach Nutall’s 24 points, the SMU Mustangs defeated the Iona Gaels 85-81 on Thursday night. The Mustangs improved to 4-7 with the victory and the Gaels fell to 7-4.
Continue Reading SAINT GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Isaiah Pope scored 25 points to help Utah Tech defeat Lindenwood 95-64 on Thursday night. Pope had five assists for the Trailblazers (8-5). Noa Gonsalves was 7 of 10 shooting (5 for 6 from distance) to add 19 points. Cameron Gooden shot 5 for 9, including 1 for 4 from
Continue Reading SAINT GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Isaiah Pope scored 25 points to help Utah Tech defeat Lindenwood 95-64 on Thursday night. Pope had five assists for the Trailblazers (8-5). Noa Gonsalves was 7 of 10 shooting (5 for 6 from distance) to add 19 points. Cameron Gooden shot 5 for 9, including 1 for 4 from
Continue Reading By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is offering rare discounts through year’s end on its two top-selling models, an indication that demand is slowing for its electric vehicles. The Austin, Texas, company started offering a $3,750 incentive on its Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV on its website earlier this
Continue Reading HAMMOND, Ind. (AP) — Purdue University says its Board of Trustees has formally reprimanded the top official of its northwestern Indiana campuses over his mocking of Asian languages during a recent commencement ceremony. The faculty senate of Purdue University Northwest has demanded the resignation of Chancellor Thomas Keon despite his apology over his impression of
Continue Reading ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Infielder Brandon Drury has agreed to a $17 million, two-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels. Right-hander Oliver Ortega was designated for assignment to make room on the Angels’ 40-man roster for Drury. He hit a career-best 28 homers last season while playing for Cincinnati and San Diego. He won the
Continue Reading By Clare Duffy, CNN TikTok parent company ByteDance has fired four employees who improperly accessed the personal data of two journalists on the platform, TikTok spokesperson Brooke Oberwetter confirmed to CNN Thursday. TikTok user data from the two journalists, who worked for the Financial Times and BuzzFeed, was accessed while ByteDance employees were investigating potential
Continue Reading MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erling Haaland scored his 24th goal of the season but it was Nathan Ake’s first that clinched Manchester City’s 3-2 win over Liverpool in the English League Cup. Kevin De Bruyne set up both goals and Riyad Mahrez scored just after halftime to help City reach the quarterfinals. De Bruyne crossed
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By KCTV5 Staff Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Emergency personnel has responded to a vehicle submerged in Brush Creek. Kansas City police and fire departments arrived at the scene near the intersection of The Paseo and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard just after 2:20 p.m. At least
Continue Reading TORONTO (AP) — William Nylander scored his 20th goal and had two assists to help the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Thursday night. The Maple Leafs (21-7-6) have won six straight at home. Mitch Marner added a goal and an assist, Michael Bunting and Calle Jarnkrok also scored and Ilya Samsonov
Continue Reading By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Authorities in Pakistan have removed Pervez Elahi as the top elected official in populous eastern Punjab province after he failed to get a vote of confidence from the provincial legislature. The move early Friday was a setback to former Prime Minister Imran Khan, whose Tehreek-e-Insaf party
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By Anjali Patel Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Asheville restaurants are banding together this holiday season with a mission: to raise money for a deeply affordable housing development and increase awareness about the local housing crisis. Participating restaurants will choose an individual item, or a category of items,
Continue Reading HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Led by Sadaidriene Hall’s 20 points, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks defeated the Jackson State Tigers 80-69 on Thursday. The ‘Jacks improved to 8-5 with the win and the Tigers fell to 1-12.
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By FOX 12 Staff Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — It’s a busy and sometimes stressful time of year at Portland International Airport as holiday travel picks up, but on Wednesday, some travelers had a reason to smile thanks to the help of some furry friends. DoveLewis and their Portland
Continue Reading RABAT, Morocco (AP) — An explosion hit a propane gas storage unit on the Moroccan coast, sending balls of flames into the sky. No casualties were reported in the fire Thursday in Mohammedia, an Atlantic port 15 kilometers north of Casablanca. According to local authorities, five tank trucks were destroyed in the fire. An investigation
Continue Reading RABAT, Morocco (AP) — An explosion hit a propane gas storage unit on the Moroccan coast, sending balls of flames into the sky. No casualties were reported in the fire Thursday in Mohammedia, an Atlantic port 15 kilometers north of Casablanca. According to local authorities, five tank trucks were destroyed in the fire. An investigation
Continue Reading Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Ronnie Hillman, ganador del Super Bowl de los Broncos de Denver, falleció este miércoles a los 31 años, según una publicación de su familia en su página de Instagram. Hillman fue diagnosticado en agosto con carcinoma medular renal, una forma rara de cáncer, según un comunicado publicado en sus redes sociales
Continue Reading HAMILTON, N.Y. — Led by Greg Dolan’s 25 points, the Cornell Big Red defeated the Colgate Raiders 91-80 on Thursday. The Big Red are now 9-3 with the victory and the Raiders fell to 6-7.
Continue Reading By DANIEL POLITI Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A human rights group in Argentina says DNA tests have confirmed that a man was taken from his mother as a baby by the country’s former dictatorship. That increases the number of this type of case to 131. The president of the Grandmothers of Plaza
Continue Reading By MAYSOON KHAN Associated Press/Report for America ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Just in time for Christmas, New York legislators passed a bill in both houses on Thursday that will make them the best-paid state lawmakers in the nation. If signed by the governor, members of the state Assembly and Senate will make a base salary
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A National Labor Relations Board decision means only union members may work heavy-lift equipment at a new shipping terminal in one of the nation’s largest maritime centers. The Dec. 16 order against the Port of Charleston in South Carolina brings an end to the “hybrid” union-non-union employment model long implemented by
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A National Labor Relations Board decision means only union members may work heavy-lift equipment at a new shipping terminal in one of the nation’s largest maritime centers. The Dec. 16 order against the Port of Charleston in South Carolina brings an end to the “hybrid” union-non-union employment model long implemented by
Continue Reading MADRID (AP) — Girona has been upset at a fourth-tier rival in the Copa del Rey’s round-of-32. Girona, which is 13th in the Spanish league, was upset 2-1 at tiny Cacereño in western Spain. Atlético almost suffered another surprise before rallying for a 3-1 win at Arenteiro. Álvaro Morata had a penalty saved in a
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Uno de los caminos más seguros hacia el éxito en el mundo del espectáculo es ser hijo de una persona famosa y exitosa. A estos hijos se les llama “nepo babies” (nepo = nepotismo), y se han infiltrado no tan secretamente en innumerables bienes queridos de la cultura pop. ¿Quién era
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By Dan Heching, CNN Let the throwback feels continue, Wisconsin style! Netflix unveiled the official trailer for “That ’90s Show” on Thursday, featuring the grand return of the stars from the hit series on which it’s based, “That ’70s Show.” The clip shows lots more of Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp, returning as erstwhile
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN Let the throwback feels continue, Wisconsin style! Netflix unveiled the official trailer for “That ’90s Show” on Thursday, featuring the grand return of the stars from the hit series on which it’s based, “That ’70s Show.” The clip shows lots more of Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp, returning as erstwhile
Continue Reading By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Adnan Syed, who was released from a Maryland prison this year after his case was the focus of the true-crime podcast “Serial,” has been hired by Georgetown University as a program associate for the university’s Prisons and Justice Initiative, the university said. Syed started working this
Continue Reading By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Safety Landon Collins has had two stints with the Giants. The first was in 2015 when New York jumped up in the second round of the draft and made a trade with the Tennessee Titans for the the first pick in the round and
Continue Reading By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee is releasing dozens of witness transcripts from its investigation into the 2021 Capitol attack. On Thursday the committee made public a previously unseen account from former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson. She detailed a stunning campaign by Donald Trump’s allies encouraging
Continue Reading By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady and Arizona’s Trace McSorley are two quarterbacks making their Christmas Day debut on Sunday. That’s about where the similarities end. The Bucs have had a tough season but are somehow still clinging to a one-game lead in the mediocre NFC South.
Continue Reading By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — One of the most acclaimed ballet choreographers in the world, Alexei Ratmansky is stepping down from his perch at American Ballet Theatre. The company announced Thursday that he will leave at the end of his contract in June 2023. The company hailed his many contributions
Continue Reading By Julian Cummings, CNN Republican Rep.-elect George Santos of New York said in a tweet Thursday that he will address questions next week related to the scrutiny that uncovered inconsistencies on parts of his resume and biography as House GOP leadership continues to be silent about the issue. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy would not
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By CBS Baltimore Staff Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Nearly 100 Baltimore students got a special lunch in Fells Point, learning the art of fine dining. But, they learned more than just which fork to use. They learned skills for their future careers. Students from elementary to high school learned
Continue Reading CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A jury has convicted a New Hampshire man of running an unlicensed bitcoin exchange business and laundering over $10 million in proceeds of romance scams and other internet frauds following a two-week federal trial. The jury convicted Ian Freeman on Thursday. Prosecutors said Freeman catered to fraudsters by failing to register
Continue Reading CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A jury has convicted a New Hampshire man of running an unlicensed bitcoin exchange business and laundering over $10 million in proceeds of romance scams and other internet frauds following a two-week federal trial. The jury convicted Ian Freeman on Thursday. Prosecutors said Freeman catered to fraudsters by failing to register
Continue Reading Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Una gran tormenta de invierno que azota gran parte del centro y el este de Estados Unidos está provocando caídas de temperatura sin precedentes y duras condiciones de nieve que han resultado en cancelaciones de vuelos, cierres de carreteras y varias declaraciones de emergencia estatal. Hasta este lunes, el número de
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By ZOË BUCHLI Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA, Montana (Missoulian) — Snuggled in his crate, puppy Loki slept peacefully on a Wednesday afternoon in his new Missoula home just off Mullan Road. Loki is one of about 70 dogs who have been fostered and adopted in 2022 through the Arlee Rehabilitation Center,
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Shania Twain is 57 years old and proud of her body. So much so, she decided to pose topless for the cover of her single, “Waking Up Dreaming.” “This is me expressing my truth. I’m comfortable in my own skin, and this is the way I am sharing that confidence,”
Continue Reading RICHMOND, Ky. — Led by Devontae Blanton’s 19 points, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated the UNC Greensboro Spartans 68-64 on Thursday. The Colonels improved to 7-6 with the win and the Spartans fell to 6-7.
Continue Reading MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dawson Garcia scored 18 points, Jamison Battle had 14 points and Minnesota beat Chicago State 58-55. Wesley Cardet Jr. gave Chicago State a 53-52 lead with 3:34 left but the Cougars didn’t make another field goal the rest of the way. Garcia converted a layup in traffic with 3:14 left to give
Continue Reading Associated Press TALLAHASSEE (AP) — The Florida Supreme Court will convene a grand jury at Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request to investigate any wrongdoing with respect to the COVID-19 vaccines. The court announced Thursday it will grant the governor’s request. DeSantis has said it was illegal in Florida to misrepresent the efficacy of a drug,
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Continue Reading DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Led by Oscar Berry’s 23 points, the North Florida Ospreys defeated the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 87-85 on Thursday. The Ospreys improved to 5-7 with the win and the Wildcats fell to 4-8.
Continue Reading By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As the U.S. deals with its deadliest overdose crisis to date, a national crime-prevention group is calling on the Justice Department to clamp down on social media’s role in the spread of fentanyl, the drug largely driving a troubling spike in overdose deaths among teenagers. The National
Continue Reading By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As the U.S. deals with its deadliest overdose crisis to date, a national crime-prevention group is calling on the Justice Department to clamp down on social media’s role in the spread of fentanyl, the drug largely driving a troubling spike in overdose deaths among teenagers. The National
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Thursday: CarMax Inc., down $2.17 to $57.20. The used car dealership chain’s third-quarter earnings and revenue fell short of analysts’ forecasts. Micron Technology Inc., down $1.76 to $49.43. The chipmaker gave investors a weak financial forecast and said it is reducing its
Continue Reading SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A prominent California medical school has apologized for conducting dozens of unethical medical experiments on at least 2,600 incarcerated men in the 1960s and 1970s. A report conducted by the University of California, San Francisco, has found two university dermatologists conducted the experiments on men at a prison hospital until the
Continue Reading OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson will miss a third straight game when the Baltimore Ravens host the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday. Jackson was ruled out Thursday because of a knee injury. He was hurt in a win over Denver on Dec. 4. The Ravens have split two road games since then, beating Pittsburgh
Continue Reading The Associated Press Stocks closed lower on Wall Street as stronger-than-expected reports on the economy caused worries to flare about interest rates staying high. The S&P 500 closed 1.4% lower after being down as much as 2.9% earlier. The Nasdaq and the Dow also fell. Employers laid off fewer workers than anticipated last week and
Continue Reading By Brian Lowry, CNN The limited series has arguably become the dominant creative genre in television, given the attention and praise showered on shows like “The White Lotus” (pick your season), which can tell a self-contained story like reading a great book. The continuing series, however, remains very much alive and well, even with a
Continue Reading By Brian Lowry, CNN The limited series has arguably become the dominant creative genre in television, given the attention and praise showered on shows like “The White Lotus” (pick your season), which can tell a self-contained story like reading a great book. The continuing series, however, remains very much alive and well, even with a
Continue Reading WASHINGTON — Led by Michael Eley’s 16 points, the Siena Saints defeated the American Eagles 64-61 on Thursday. The Saints moved to 7-5 with the victory and the Eagles dropped to 8-3.
Continue Reading MONTREAL (AP) — Hernán Losada was hired as coach of Montreal in Major League Soccer following his firing by D,C. United in April. Losada, 40, was introduced a day after team announced a two-year contract that includes an option for 2025. He replaced Wilfried Nancy, who left Montreal to coach the Columbus Crew. Losada was
Continue Reading BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Micron will reduce its workforce by 10% next year and take other cost-cutting measures as the computer memory chip maker struggles to deal with too much supply amid a drop in demand. Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra announced the restructuring during during a quarterly conference call with investors Wednesday, noting that prices
Continue Reading BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Micron will reduce its workforce by 10% next year and take other cost-cutting measures as the computer memory chip maker struggles to deal with too much supply amid a drop in demand. Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra announced the restructuring during during a quarterly conference call with investors Wednesday, noting that prices
Continue Reading By Harmeet Kaur, CNN More than a decade after sci-fi blockbuster “Avatar” hit theaters, James Cameron is back with a sequel that once again takes audiences into the lush world of Pandora. But some Indigenous viewers aren’t particularly interested in returning to it. “Avatar: The Way of Water” and its director are facing fresh scrutiny
Continue Reading By Harmeet Kaur, CNN More than a decade after sci-fi blockbuster “Avatar” hit theaters, James Cameron is back with a sequel that once again takes audiences into the lush world of Pandora. But some Indigenous viewers aren’t particularly interested in returning to it. “Avatar: The Way of Water” and its director are facing fresh scrutiny
Continue Reading BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Micron will reduce its workforce by 10% next year and take other cost-cutting measures as the computer memory chip maker struggles to deal with too much supply amid a drop in demand. Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra announced the restructuring during during a quarterly conference call with investors Wednesday, noting that prices
Continue Reading By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is taking extra precautions as he returns from the concussion protocol for a second time this season. Pickett will wear a larger helmet that offers more protection for the back of his head when the Steelers face Las Vegas on Christmas
Continue Reading By Jackie Wattles, CNN Officials at NASA and Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, are working to decide how to bring home several people at the International Space Station after a Russian Soyuz spacecraft sprang a leak last week. None of the seven people currently on board the ISS — including three Roscosmos cosmonauts, three NASA astronauts
Continue Reading By Ali Zaslav, Ted Barrett and Clare Foran, CNN The Senate voted Thursday to pass a massive $1.7 trillion government spending bill that will fund critical government operations across federal agencies and provide emergency aid for Ukraine and natural disaster relief. The House must next pass the measure as lawmakers race the clock to avert
Continue Reading Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Una fuerte ráfaga ártica está haciendo descender las temperaturas a niveles peligrosos en gran parte de Estados Unidos y una “bomba ciclónica” en desarrollo está lista para descargar fuertes nevadas y ventiscas, especialmente en el Medio Oeste este jueves y viernes, una combinación que hace que los días previos a la
Continue Reading By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee rookie Malik Willis will start his third NFL game Saturday against the Houston Texans with veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill ruled out with an injured right ankle. Titans coach Mike Vrabel refused to discuss Tannehill’s future beyond this game. Vrabel said Thursday that
Continue Reading By Hal Scheurich Click here for updates on this story SPANISH FORT, Alabama (WALA) — Spanish Fort Police are asking for help identifying who broke into several cars over the weekend in two subdivisions where at least two guns were stolen. The break-ins happened on opposite ends of town on Saturday night and Sunday night.
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By Casey Barber, CNN Certain dessert traditions come to mind during the holiday season in general. There are pumpkin and sweet potato pies, rugelach and babka, bûche de Noël and figgy pudding, and cookies left for Santa and any New Year’s weekend celebrations. Bakers may swoon at the thought of being able to crank out
Continue Reading By CBS Miami Staff Click here for updates on this story TALLAHASSEE, Florida (WFOR) — Santa and his eight reindeer have been given the all-clear to visit Florida. On Thursday, the state’s Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued a Certificate of Animal Movement to Mr. and Mrs. Claus
Continue Reading By Emily Brown Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — Flint residents who are in need of assistance in applying for the Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) in person next week will have to do so on Wednesday, Dec. 28. WRAP representatives are normally at Flint City Hall every Thursday from
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By Trish Christakis Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — In Little Havana on Thursday morning, people began lining up at 3 a.m. for a holiday food distribution hosted by Commissioner Joe Carollo. Thousands of people were lined up for blocks, as grocery prices have skyrocketed this year. This is the second
Continue Reading TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — The Northern Illinois Huskies defeated the Indiana State Sycamores 67-57 on Thursday led by Keshawn Williams’ 32 points. The Huskies improved to 4-9 with the victory and the Sycamores fell to 9-4.
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