By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Prosecutors in Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial could ask the jury to consider less serious charges in a trade-off that could help get a conviction but would ensure that he wouldn’t receive a life sentence. Rittenhouse is accused of shooting three people, two fatally, during an August
Continue ReadingCNN, CNN BUSINESS Opinion by Nicholas Bertram for CNN Business Perspectives Since the onset of the pandemic, there has been intense scrutiny on the grocery industry, as historic demand and a stretched supply chain have led to rising food prices and shortages of certain products. In fact, food prices are at their highest levels in
Continue ReadingBy Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business For years, stores’ cheaper, in-house labels chipped away at the dominance of classic food and household staple brands. Not anymore. Legacy brands have reversed their slide in 2021. Shoppers have returned to the most recognizable names on the shelves such as Pampers diapers and wipes, Simply orange juice, Starbucks coffee,
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The focus will be on each team’s star quarterback as the Green Bay Packers host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The Seahawks are hoping Russell Wilson plays Sunday after missing three games because of an injury to the middle finger on his throwing hand that required surgery. Reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The focus will be on each team’s star quarterback as the Green Bay Packers host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The Seahawks are hoping Russell Wilson plays Sunday after missing three games because of an injury to the middle finger on his throwing hand that required surgery. Reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II will attend a national service of remembrance for Britain’s war dead this weekend. The 95-year-old monarch has canceled recent public appearances on her doctors’ advice. The palace says she will attend the national service of remembrance on Sunday. She will watch the somber ceremony at the
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Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press No. 13 Wake Forest hosts No. 21 North Carolina State on Saturday in a key matchup in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Demon Deacons are 5-0 in the league and lead the Atlantic Division, while the Wolfpack has just one league loss. Wake Forest is coming off a nonconference loss to
Continue ReadingBy FRANK JORDANS Associated Press GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — In an impassioned speech to the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow, Ugandan activist Vanessa Nakate has urged world leaders to “prove us wrong” on global warming. Citing studies showing greenhouse gas emissions going up, instead of down as required, she warned on Thursday that millions in
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has always been the solution to whatever problems ail the Kansas City Chiefs. The defense giving up gobs of yards and too many points to their opponent? Mahomes can outscore them. Special teams is making blunders and causing poor field position? Mahomes
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Texas A&M and Mississippi are set to meet in a matchup of SEC West powers. The 11th-ranked Aggies ride a four-game winning streak into the game with quarterback Matt Corral and No. 12 Ole Miss. The Heisman Trophy contender Corral is the only FBS player with 2,500 passing yards and 500
Continue ReadingBy Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden honored Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, paying homage to Americans who have served and laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. During a speech in Arlington, Biden said having served is “a badge of courage that unites across all ages, regardless of
Continue ReadingBy Yong Xiong and Pauline Lockwood, CNN The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has adopted a landmark resolution on the party’s “major achievements and historic experiences,” according to a communique published by the official Xinhua news agency on Thursday, in a move expected to further strengthen President Xi Jinping’s hold on power. It is only the
Continue ReadingCNN, CNNBUSINESS By Yong Xiong and Pauline Lockwood, CNN The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has adopted a landmark resolution on the party’s “major achievements and historic experiences,” according to a communique published by the official Xinhua news agency on Thursday, in a move expected to further strengthen President Xi Jinping’s hold on power. It is
Continue ReadingBy Alex Cheney Click here for updates on this story RIVERSIDE, California (KABC) — A flagpole displaying the American flag and the colors of the U.S. Air Force now stands proudly in front of the Southern California home of a 99-year-old retired Air Force veteran. “That flag means a lot to me and the opportunities
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Second-ranked Cincinnati looks to remain unbeaten and in the conversation for a possible berth in the College Football Playoff when the Bearcats visit heavy underdog South Florida. Cincinnati also started 9-0 last season and hopes to begin a season with at least 10 consecutive wins for only the second time in
Continue ReadingORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills backup defensive tackle Justin Zimmer was placed on injured reserve after he sustained a season-ending knee injury which will require surgery. The Bills filled Zimmer’s roster spot by signing cornerback Cam Lewis from their practice squad in preparation for their game at the New York Jets on Sunday.
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns remain hopeful star running back Nick Chubb will be able to play this week despite testing positive for COVID-19. Chubb, who rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns last week at Cincinnati, was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday along with rookie running
Continue ReadingMOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities have turned the legal screws on one of the country’s most prominent human rights groups. This is the latest action in a months-long crackdown on activists, independent media and opposition supporters. The Prosecutor General’s Office has petitioned Russia’s Supreme Court to liquidat the Memorial — an international human rights group
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The game between New Orleans and Tennessee is part of the NFL’s expanding to a 17-game season pitting teams based on last year’s standings. The formula worked to pit the Saints as the defending NFC South champs and the Titans as winners of the AFC South in 2020. Both teams have
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