By JULIE WATSON Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — An Afghan man who worked for the U.S. government in Afghanistan says the Biden administration has ignored his pleas for help to evacuate his two young sons from Afghanistan after their mother died of a heart attack while being threatened by the Taliban. The International Refugee
Continue ReadingCNN, KGTV, KCBS, KCAL, KABC, NATHAN AVILA, CATALYST CANNABIS CO, KCBS/KCAL, Nathan Avila/Catalyst Cannabis Co By Rachel Ramirez, CNN As climate change fuels more extreme weather events, and environmental disasters like last weekend’s oil spill threaten wildlife and human health, more people are banking on clean, carbon-free energy to speed the world’s transition away from
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Ramirez, CNN As climate change fuels more extreme weather events, and environmental disasters like last weekend’s oil spill threaten wildlife and human health, more people are banking on clean, carbon-free energy to speed the world’s transition away from fossil fuels and usher in a net-zero future. Ending the planet’s reliance on fossil fuels
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The New Orleans Saints visit Washington this week with each team 2-2 and dealing with a series of problems. New Orleans is coming off losing to the Giants in overtime. Washington is banged up after a close victory at Atlanta and without head trainer Ryan Vermillion, who is on administrative leave.
Continue ReadingBy ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — English Premier League club Newcastle has been sold to Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund after a protracted takeover and legal fight involving concerns about piracy and rights abuses in the kingdom. The takeover by the Saudi Public Investment Fund initially collapsed last year over concerns
Continue ReadingBy VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russia is set to host the Taliban and other Afghan factions for talks later this month, in a move that reflects Moscow’s efforts to expand its clout. Zamir Kabulov, the Kremlin envoy on Afghanistan, said there will be a meeting of the so-called “Moscow format” talks involving
Continue ReadingMONTREAL (AP) — Canadiens goaltender Carey Price has voluntarily entered the NHL/NHL Players’ Association joint player assistance program. The move comes less than a week before the season begins and just three months after he backstopped Montreal to the Stanley Cup Final. The 34-year-old Price will be away from the team while he takes part
Continue ReadingBy LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer It could take U.S. regulators a few weeks to decide whether to clear COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11. First, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration will publicly deliberate Pfizer’s evidence on Oct. 26. That sets the stage for the agency to declare if the shots
Continue ReadingBy LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer It could take U.S. regulators a few weeks to decide whether to clear COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11. First, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration will publicly deliberate Pfizer’s evidence on Oct. 26. That sets the stage for the agency to declare if the shots
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Detroit Lions have lost seven straight games to the Vikings. They visit Minnesota on Sunday afternoon. The Lions are 0-4 this year and have dropped eight in a row dating to last season. The Vikings are 1-3. They gave nine carries to running back Dalvin Cook last week while he
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN McGRATH and JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Hungary has offered neighboring Romania help in caring for coronavirus patients as the country faces an alarming surge of COVID-19 cases and a shortage of intensive care beds. The situation is pushing its health care system to the brink of collapse. Hungary’s Foreign
Continue ReadingBy JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — To get a glimpse at the Southeastern Conference’s plan to dominate college football Saturdays, take a look at this weekend’s schedule. Sixth-ranked Oklahoma and No. 21 Texas play their annual matchup amid the revelry of the State Fair of Texas in late morning in Dallas.
Continue ReadingHOUSTON (AP) — Both teams left off veteran pitchers when the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox set their rosters for their AL Division Series. Houston right-hander Jake Odorizzi wasn’t among the 12 pitchers the team will carry for the best-of-five series. Odorizzi struggled in his first season with the Astros after signing a three-year,
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Tennessee Titans lost to a winless team last week. They don’t want to do it again. The AFC South-leading Titans play at skidding Jacksonville on Sunday. The Jaguars have dropped a franchise-record 19 consecutive games, a losing streak that’s tied for the second longest in NFL history. Jacksonville’s slide has
Continue ReadingBy Amir Vera, CNN It’s now been more than three weeks since Brian Laundrie went missing after returning without his fiancee, Gabby Petito, from a cross-country trip. The case has had constant updates that have left authorities and the public confused as to the timeline of and reasons behind Laundrie’s disappearance. His parents have made
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Pittsburgh Steelers will try to climb out of a 1-3 hole when they host Denver. The Steelers have dropped three straight since a season-opening win over Buffalo. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and the offense is struggling and currently ranks 28th in the league in points scored. The Broncos are coming off
Continue ReadingBy BRANDON GDULA numberFire The Carolina Panthers’ defense started the season hot, but were a little less scary last week against Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys. That sets up well for Jalen Hurts to continue his fantasy success. Hurts has played to opponent expectation as a passer, but has run 8.5 times for 56.5
Continue ReadingDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The second of two white men who severely beat a Black man during what the victim said was a racist attack has been sentenced to probation. The Des Moines Register reports that 29-year-old Jesse James Downs was sentenced Wednesday to a year of probation after he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor
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NewsChannel 21 is excited to launch high school sports information on KTVZ.COM! Over the next few months, our intent is to add all Central Oregon prep sports, provided we’re able to retrieve accurate scores and schedule information. The solution you see below, from ScoreStream, is a temporary solution (and limited to football), but we hope
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Rookie quarterback Zach Wilson and the New York Jets will look for their second straight win when they face Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons in London. The Jets are coming off an overtime win over Tennessee. It could be a get-well game for either the 32nd-ranked Jets scoring offense or
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