By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a police officer convicted of manslaughter and attempted murder for the fatal shooting of a Black motorist whose car had broken down on an interstate off-ramp. In a two-paragraph statement, the court said it would not
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Emert Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — There’s a treatment that gives the sickest COVID-19 patients a better chance at survival, and a mountain medical team has been honored for its use of the procedure. “I’m so proud of the team and the work that that they’ve
Continue ReadingBy Chandelis Duster, CNN Thirteen senior Trump administration officials violated the Hatch Act, according to a report from the US Office of Special Counsel that was released on Tuesday. Eleven of those senior Trump officials allegedly violated the Hatch Act by “campaigning on behalf of President Trump’s reelection” during 18 official interviews or media appearances,
Continue ReadingFrance will start building its first new nuclear reactors in decades as part of efforts to meet its promises to reduce planet-warming emissions. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the plans Tuesday as climate negotiators in Glasgow debate how to speed up efforts against climate change. Europeans are also concerned about recent spikes in energy prices
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist Another deluge is on tap for the West this week as a series of systems line up and take aim at the Pacific Northwest coast. These storms have the potential to cause major flooding and landslides in areas that are already saturated with rain. The first system is winding down.
Continue ReadingCNN By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist Another deluge is on tap for the West this week as a series of systems line up and take aim at the Pacific Northwest coast. These storms have the potential to cause major flooding and landslides in areas that are already saturated with rain. The first system is winding
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal agency is taking a step toward designating a new national marine sanctuary off the central California coast that would be named for the region’s Indigenous people. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Tuesday that it is seeking public comment on the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. The
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal agency is taking a step toward designating a new national marine sanctuary off the central California coast that would be named for the region’s Indigenous people. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Tuesday that it is seeking public comment on the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. The
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer, Zachary Cohen, Ryan Nobles and Whitney Wild, CNN The House committee investigating the deadly January 6 riot at the US Capitol announced on Tuesday a new batch of 10 subpoenas to former White House officials under President Donald Trump, as the panel charges ahead in seeking testimony and documents from witnesses relevant
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Continue ReadingGermán Padinger (CNN Español) — Es un año difícil para Cuba, golpeada por la pandemia de covid-19 y una larga crisis económica, y sacudida por unas inusuales protestas pacíficas de julio para pedir mayor libertad y mejoras en la situación económica en la isla. La escasez de alimentos y medicamentos, y los cortes en el
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a mass appeal for people to get booster shots to fight rising virus infections that are raising concerns across Europe. He said in a televised address on Tuesday that anyone over 65 who was vaccinated more than six months ago will need to get a booster
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer Ricardo Pepi chose to play for the United States against Mexico and on Friday he’ll get to play soccer for the land of his upbringing in a World Cup qualifier against the nation of his parents. The 18-year-old has become a sought-after player following three goals in his first
Continue ReadingBy LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to allow boosters of its COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 18 or older. Older Americans and other groups particularly vulnerable to the virus have had access to a third dose of the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine since September. But the Food and Drug Administration has
Continue ReadingBy LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to allow boosters of its COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 18 or older. Older Americans and other groups particularly vulnerable to the virus have had access to a third dose of the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine since September. But the Food and Drug Administration has
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According to the education search website Erudera, a new analysis indicates that US colleges are being dominated by women, based on the student registrations for the 2021-22 academic year.
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Crook County School District held its second job fair of the fall Tuesday, but the top need wasn’t what you’d think.
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer In a conference known for stodgy offenses and hard-hitting defenses, Big Ten receivers are putting up some gaudy numbers. Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba set a school record with 15 catches and nearly set another with 240 yards receiving in a win at Nebraska. He wasn’t the only Big Ten
Continue ReadingBy ELLEN KNICKMEYER The Associated Press GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has led 21 other Democratic lawmakers to the climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland. Pelosi and Democratic lawmakers were working the summit Tuesday to underscore President Joe Biden’s message that the U.S. is back in global climate efforts. Pelosi’s delegation includes Congress’s
Continue ReadingBy Trenier Ward Click here for updates on this story GENEVA, Illinois (WLS) — A man was honored Tuesday morning in Kane County for saving the life of another man from an oncoming train last month. It was a hero’s honor in Kane County Tuesday, as officials presented Lewis Medina with the Citizen of the
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