CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Michelle Toh and Mark Thompson, CNN Business Stocks in Asia fell on Monday while European markets and US futures edged higher as investors continued to digest news about a new Covid-19 variant. Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed down about 1.6%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell nearly 1%. European markets rebounded slightly
Continue ReadingBy PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — First-year South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer has heard it almost every day for the more than 11 months since he first accepted the job: Beat Clemson. It has been nearly eight years since the Gamecocks walked away with a win against the Tigers. But
Continue ReadingROME (AP) — Italian Premier Mario Draghi says a bilateral treaty signed with French President Emmanuel Macron to deepen bilateral cooperation will in turn strengthen the European Union. Draghi told a joint press conference with Macron Friday that the treaty deepens cooperation “in crucial sectors, from security to justice, from research to industry.” That includes
Continue ReadingBy Susan El Khoury, Investigative Reporter Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A St. Louis police officer is grateful to be back celebrating a Thanksgiving tradition after a lengthy battle with COVID-19. Motorcycle Officer Dave Tenorio helps lead many of the city’s parades. Last year he was forced to watch
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Chelsea left back Ben Chilwell will be sidelined for six weeks but could face surgery and a longer layoff if his injured knee doesn’t improve. The England international sustained an ACL injury Tuesday in Chelsea’s 4-0 victory over Juventus. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says Chilwell has “a partial injury of his ACL.”
Continue ReadingBy Anneken Tappe Wall Street was in a frenzy on Black Friday as stocks around the world tumbled in the face of a new Covid-19 variant. US equities took a dive at the open and continued their downward path, resulting in a terrible day for the stock market and the worst day for the Dow
Continue ReadingBy Fox 12 Staff Click here for updates on this story TURNER, Oregon (KPTV) — A local cat might soon be in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s oldest living cat. FOX 12 talked to the owner of Samm, who lives in Turner. She said he is 26 years old, and her
Continue ReadingBy Connor McCarthy Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A Vancouver woman said she’s lucky to be alive after a homeless man threw a rock from on off ramp on I-205, slamming into her windshield. Naomi Dobrean said it happened Thursday afternoon as she was getting off the freeway near
Continue ReadingIGLS, Austria (AP) — China won. So did Britain. So did Germany. And with that, the World Cup skeleton circuit had a race unlike any other in its history. Geng Wenqiang gave China its first World Cup skeleton win at a race in Igls, Austria. It was part of a historic three-way tie for the
Continue ReadingBy Haley Rush Click here for updates on this story KEIZER, Oregon (KPTV) — We’ve all heard the saying, always wear your helmet. A Keizer mom said that’s the reason her son is still alive and with her this Thanksgiving. “It was terrifying,” said Jane Titchenal. Titchenal said when her son didn’t answer his phone
Continue ReadingGermán Padinger (CNN) — Los pescadores franceses han dicho que bloquearán el acceso al Eurotúnel y a los puertos del Canal de la Mancha en el norte de Francia este viernes en protesta por los derechos de pesca tras el brexit. En un comunicado publicado el jueves en un grupo de pescadores en Facebook, dijeron
Continue ReadingBy VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland isn’t planning any new lockdowns or other restrictions despite skyrocketing COVID-19 infections and deaths. Poland’s medical professionals are criticizing perceived government inaction that bucks a European trend to put limits on the unvaccinated. On Friday, the country recorded slightly over 420 COVID-19 related deaths, a
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Although Oregon’s chance at joining the College Football Playoff field was thwarted by a loss to Utah last week, the No. 11 Ducks can still play for the Pac-12 title and a chance at the Rose Bowl with a victory over Oregon State. If the Beavers win, they could be in
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Although Oregon’s chance at joining the College Football Playoff field was thwarted by a loss to Utah last week, the No. 11 Ducks can still play for the Pac-12 title and a chance at the Rose Bowl with a victory over Oregon State. If the Beavers win, they could be in
Continue ReadingCNN By Becky Thompson, CNN World Athletics has found that female athletes were the target of 87 percent of all online abuse at this year’s Tokyo Olympics. The findings come from a study conducted during the Games and published on Thursday. It follows the launch of World Athletics’ new safeguarding policy last month, which highlights
Continue ReadingBy CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A state-affiliated broadcaster has purported to show Ethiopia’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning prime minister on the battlefront of the country’s yearlong war against Tigray forces. His appearance on Friday comes four days after he announced he would direct the army from there. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — “Los llamados de atención por covid en Alemania no han llegado a todos”, dijo el ministro de Salud en funciones de ese país, Jens Spahn, a los periodistas en una conferencia de prensa sobre salud en Berlín. Spahn instó a que “si no se toman medidas decisivas ahora, habrá medidas
Continue ReadingBy KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Miranda Lambert readily admits that she doesn’t really like Christmas music at all. The only thing that would get her in the spirit to do a holiday record was singing with her two best gal pals from the Pistol Annies, Ashley Monroe
Continue ReadingBy Andrew James Click here for updates on this story HENDERSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A local restaurant made sure everyone had a place to celebrate Thanksgiving this year. Kosta’s Kitchen in Fletcher hosted a free Thanksgiving lunch Thursday. “It’s a way of giving back to the community because they kept us going through
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer U.S. health officials say Merck’s experimental COVID-19 pill is effective but they raised questions about its safety during pregnancy. The Food and Drug Administration posted its review Friday ahead of a public meeting next week where outside experts will debate the drug’s benefits and risks. If FDA authorizes the
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