By MATTHEW BROWN and JOHN FLESHER Associated Press FARIBAULT, Minn. (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration is sticking by former President Donald Trump’s decision to lift protections for gray wolves across most of the U.S. But a top federal wildlife official on Friday told The Associated Press there is growing concern over aggressive hunting and
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Ten days, at least, is how long children, teachers and families have to quarantine after a classroom is exposed to COVID-19.
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, CNN Business You’re going to have to wait a long time if you want to buy just about any Tesla. Estimated delivery times on Tesla’s website have been pushed back until late this year — and in come cases next year — for all but the upper-end versions of the Model 3
Continue ReadingGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida rounded out its roster for next season by adding 6-foot-9 forward Tuongthach Gatkek on Friday. Gatkek joins the Gators after spending last season with Trinity Valley Community College in Texas. He averaged 10 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.2 blocked shots. He is the latest new face on Florida’s revamped roster.
Continue ReadingA major state employees union is criticizing Gov. Jay Inslee’s implementation of a broad COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Inslee last week ordered state employees and health care workers to get vaccinated by Oct. 18 or face termination. On Wednesday, he expanded the requirement to include K-12 and higher education employees. The Seattle Times reports Inslee said
Continue ReadingMIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat say all employees must be in the process of becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Sept. 1. The team says exemptions will be available for those awaiting a second dose of a two-shot vaccine or those with “a qualifying medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief.” Employees who
Continue ReadingBy ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Soccer officials are liaising with governments to try to evacuate players from Afghanistan after the Taliban regained control. The world players’ union FIFPRO says it is trying to establish a plan “to bring as many people to safety as possible.” Concerns have been raised about
Continue ReadingBy ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Soccer officials are liaising with governments to try to evacuate players from Afghanistan after the Taliban regained control. The world players’ union FIFPRO says it is trying to establish a plan “to bring as many people to safety as possible.” Concerns have been raised about
Continue ReadingBy Chauncey Alcorn, CNN Business A trio of Black former Kraft Heinz factory workers are suing the company for $30 million over what they claim was routine racist harassment from former co-workers and supervisors. The plaintiffs claim their former coworkers left notes in their lockers calling them the N-word and once threatened to kill them
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter suspended the account of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press secretary for violating rules on “abusive behavior” after The Associated Press said her conduct led to a reporter receiving threats and other online abuse. The DeSantis aide, Christina Pushaw, saw her account locked for 12
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter suspended the account of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press secretary for violating rules on “abusive behavior” after The Associated Press said her conduct led to a reporter receiving threats and other online abuse. The DeSantis aide, Christina Pushaw, saw her account locked for 12
Continue ReadingBy PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have agreed to an $8 million contract extension with catcher Travis d’Arnaud that ensures his return in 2023. The deal also includes an $8 million club option with no buyout for 2024. D’Arnaud recently rejoined the first-place Braves after missing more than three
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El 15 de agosto, Khalida Popal vio desde Dinamarca cómo su país caía en manos de los talibanes. Tras casi dos décadas de conflicto, el grupo militante insurgente recuperó la capital de Afganistán y tomó el palacio presidencial del país, apenas un mes después de que Estados Unidos iniciara la retirada
Continue ReadingALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions plan to lean on a backfield tandem of D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams this season. Newly acquired running back Craig Reynolds showed a flash of promise in the team’s preseason opener. Now the Lions will use the next few weeks to figure out who will round out
Continue ReadingSAN DIEGO (AP) — A killer whale has died unexpectedly at SeaWorld San Diego and the reason is not yet known. The aquarium and theme park says in a statement that the 6-year-old female orca named Amaya died Thursday and the cause of death will not be known until results of a post-mortem examination are
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns tight end David Njoku has changed his mind — again. After asking to be traded by Cleveland a year ago, Njoku now says he’s happy and comfortable with the Browns and has asked his agent to try and work out a contract extension with
Continue ReadingBy VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities have designated a top independent TV channel as a “foreign agent,” intensifying pressure on critical media ahead of next month’s parliamentary election. The Justice Ministry announced Friday that the Dozhd (Rain) TV channel and the Vazhnye Istorii (Importrant Stories) investigative online outlet have been added
Continue ReadingBy Adam Sexton Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, N.H. (WMUR) — There has been no word from a Manchester family trapped in Afghanistan and trying to get home. News 9 has been communicating with a Manchester woman who is in Afghanistan with her family as they try to fly out of the
Continue ReadingBy Gage Goulding Click here for updates on this story NAPLES, FL (WBBH) — Several people in Collier County had their wallets cleaned out by scammers when they thought they were buying a washer and dryer. “We were shopping for a washer and dryer,” said a woman who didn’t want to be identified. If you
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Glenn Click here for updates on this story COLLIER COUNTY, Fla (WBBH) — Deputies arrested a 41-year-old man who was found with over 500 counterfeit credit cards. Yosbel Prieto Hernandez was pulled over after running a stop sign and a red light, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Prieto Hernandez was seen
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