Oregon BottleDrop network donates $20K to nonprofits operating warming shelters
The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, which operates the BottleDrop network, engaged its Emergency Fund this week to contribute $20,000 in…
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Warren scores 15, No. 25 Texas Tech tops Alabama State 75-53
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Davion Warren scored 15 points, and No. 25 Texas Tech rolled to a 75-53 victory over Alabama State in the final Big 12 tuneup…
Continue ReadingA Kansas teenager died in law enforcement custody after being restrained in the prone position. His death was ruled a homicide
By Raja Razek and Eric Levenson, CNN The death of a Black 17-year-old who was handcuffed and restrained in the prone position while in law…
Continue ReadingEx-New York Gov. Cuomo will not be criminally charged by Westchester County district attorney over alleged inappropriate conduct
By Sonia Moghe, CNN Westchester District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced on Tuesday her office will not criminally charge former New York Gov. Andrew…
Continue ReadingCDC moves 3 more European destinations to its highest travel risk category
By Forrest Brown, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday added three destinations in Europe — from its frigid…
Continue ReadingParole canceled for man convicted of killing Jordan’s father
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s parole commission has canceled the scheduled 2024 parole for one of two men convicted in the 1993…
Continue ReadingParole canceled for man convicted of killing Jordan’s father
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s parole commission has canceled the scheduled 2024 parole for one of two men convicted in the 1993…
Continue ReadingEverton-Newcastle the latest EPL match off due to COVID-19
LONDON (AP) — The 20th round of the Premier League was reduced to seven fixtures when the match between Everton and Newcastle was postponed because…
Continue ReadingDA: No charges for Cuomo from allegations by 2 women
By DAVID PORTER and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won’t face criminal charges stemming from…
Continue ReadingUS-Ireland cricket series ends because of COVID-19 concerns
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The ODI leg of the white-ball cricket series between the United States and Ireland was canceled on Tuesday because of…
Continue ReadingHoliday Bowl scrapped as virus issues hit UCLA before kick
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Holiday Bowl has become the fifth postseason college football game to be canceled. UCLA was forced to pull out just hours…
Continue ReadingOfficer suspended after video shows him kneeling on man
VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi police officer has been suspended with pay after a video showed the officer pressing his knee into the back…
Continue ReadingPatients won’t have to fear as many surprise medical bills come January
By Tami Luhby, CNN Americans are set to have one less health care headache in 2022. The No Surprises Act, which bans most unexpected medical charges…
Continue ReadingNo. 21 Houston edges Auburn 17-13 in Birmingham Bowl
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jake Herslow caught a 26-yard, go-ahead touchdown pass from Clayton Tune with 3:27 left to…
Continue ReadingStricter Canadian rules complicate NHL push through pandemic
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Having seven teams based in Canada complicates the NHL’s path through the pandemic. More restrictive virus…
Continue ReadingWashington state reports record number of COVID infections
SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Department of Health has reported a new record number of cases tallied in a single day. The Seattle Times reports…
Continue ReadingWashington state reports record number of COVID infections
SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Department of Health has reported a new record number of cases tallied in a single day. The Seattle Times reports…
Continue ReadingLas drogas, la violencia y el racismo crean un “cóctel de negligencia” en Marsella
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La ciudad portuaria de Marsella, en el sur de Francia, ha sido noticia en los últimos meses por la muerte de varios…
Continue ReadingBlackhawks F Khaira could return Saturday against Predators
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Jujhar Khaira could return when the team visits Nashville on Saturday.…
Continue ReadingUS warships stay in Mediterranean amid Ukraine, Russia fears
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike group to stay…
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