Biden to withdraw embattled banking regulator nominee
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press President Joe Biden says Saule Omarova’s nomination to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency will be…
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Despite pandemic, famed Italian theater opens season
MILAN (AP) — While many European theaters remain closed due to the pandemic, the famed Teatro alla Scala has opened its new season with the gala…
Continue ReadingNYC anime convention may offer ‘earliest looks’ at Omicron spread in US, CDC director says
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Peter McGinn was starting to feel exhausted. It was his last day in New York. He had an exciting four days meeting in…
Continue ReadingMitchell leads Rhode Island over Sacred Heart 72-62
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Makhel Mitchell had 14 points to lead five Rhode Island players in double figures as the Rams defeated Sacred Heart 72-62.…
Continue ReadingSuspect in killing of Saudi journalist arrested in France
By SYLVIE CORBET and NICOLAS VAUX-MONTAGNY Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A suspect in the 2018 killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has been…
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Statewide transportation plan update kicks off with online open house through Dec. 22
Oregonians are invited to help shape the future of Oregon’s transportation system. How can you weigh in? Give ODOT feedback as the agency updates…
Continue ReadingJudge who criticized death penalty system suspended 90 days
A state disciplinary panel ruled an Alabama judge violated judicial rules with her criticism of how death penalty cases are handled. The Alabama…
Continue ReadingWoman dies after vehicle hits moose
By Zoe Buchli Click here for updates on this story CHARLO, Montana (Missoulian) — A Charlo woman died on Highway 2…
Continue ReadingLibrarian honored on 80th birthday
By Joylyn Bukovac Click here for updates on this story SUMNER COUNTY, Tennessee (WSMV) — There was a special…
Continue ReadingTDCI: Former funeral director allegedly misled families who’ve recently lost loved ones
By Caresse Jackman Click here for updates on this story Tennessee (WSMV) — The Tennessee Department of Commerce &…
Continue ReadingSenate confirms Biden’s pick to lead border agency
By Priscilla Alvarez and Geneva Sands, CNN The Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s pick to lead US Customs and Border Protection, Chris…
Continue Reading¿En qué paÃses es legal el matrimonio homosexual? ¿Dónde fue legal primero?
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — El matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo es una realidad en al menos 30 paÃses de los 193…
Continue ReadingRussian military capacity on Ukraine’s border is on a ‘more lethal scale’ than 2014 Crimea invasion, US official says
CNN By Nicole Gaouette, Jennifer Hansler and Kylie Atwood, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin has built military capacity on the border of Ukraine…
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Family Access Network receives $2,500 grant from MDU Resources Foundation
The Family Access Network has received a grant of $2,500 from MDU Resources Foundation to support FAN’s ongoing efforts to connect low-income…
Continue ReadingUna convención de anime en Nueva York podrÃa ofrecer el primer vistazo a la transmisión de la variante ómicron en Estados Unidos, según los CDC
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Peter McGinn empezaba a sentirse agotado. Era su último dÃa en Nueva York. HabÃa pasado cuatro dÃas emocionantes…
Continue ReadingTreasury proposes new disclosure rule to fight corruption
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department is proposing a new disclosure rule as part of efforts to combat corruption and terrorism. The…
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COCC informs staff of COVID-19 vaccination requirement, planned March 18 deadline
Central Oregon Community College expects to require that employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of Winter Term on March 18, President…
Continue ReadingPolice: Fox nears chickens; man shoots fox
By Peter Salter Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — A woman called Lincoln…
Continue Reading‘Don’t Look Up’ delivers a scathing satire that occasionally veers off course
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN In a grand science fiction tradition, “Don’t Look Up” uses a disaster-movie framework as a metaphor for…
Continue ReadingNick Cannon prays for strength after the death of his baby boy
CNN By Chloe Melas, CNN Nick Cannon is opening up more about grieving his late son, Zen. The television host and actor appeared on NBC’s…
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