By David Williams, CNN A Colorado district attorney is asking the court to reconsider the 110-year prison sentence given to truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, who was convicted in the 2019 crash on Interstate 70 that killed four people. A status hearing in the case has been set for Monday morning, according to online court records.
Continue ReadingBy KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots could have their two top contributors on offense back on the field for their key AFC East matchup with the Bills. Leading rusher Damien Harris returned to practice after sitting out last week’s loss at Indianapolis with a hamstring injury. Patriots coach Bill
Continue ReadingBy KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A conservation group has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service to stop a large logging and restoration project in west-central Idaho. The Idaho Conservation League in the lawsuit filed Monday says the Forest Service violated environmental laws in approving the 20-year Sage Hen Project
Continue ReadingANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Fishing regulators are adopting new rules to limit the unintentional capture of halibut by fishermen trawling U.S. waters in the Bering Sea off Alaska. The North Pacific Fishery Management Council adopted the policy earlier this month. It’s due to take effect in 2023. Seattle-based trawling ships target groundfish such as sole
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OnPoint Community Credit Union is donating $2,500 to Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades to help uninsured patients in Central Oregon receive the lifesaving care they need.
Continue ReadingCNN By Zachary Cohen and Annie Grayer, CNN The House select committee investigating January 6 has asked Rep. Jim Jordan, one of former President Donald Trump’s top congressional allies, to voluntarily meet with the panel as it zeroes in on Republican lawmakers who may have significant knowledge of events leading up to the US Capitol
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN HALL Associated Press EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Two straight wins have put the Minnesota Vikings back in playoff position. The passing attack has not inspired as much confidence. Perhaps the return of receiver Adam Thielen from a sprained ankle can reignite the offense. He has missed the last two games. The Vikings managed
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The City Council in Portland, Oregon, has unanimously approved of paying $100,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed against police by a man who said he was pepper sprayed, thrown to the ground and unlawfully arrested during a September 2020 protest. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that 40-year-old Dmitri Stoyanoff sued the police,
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The City Council in Portland, Oregon, has unanimously approved of paying $100,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed against police by a man who said he was pepper sprayed, thrown to the ground and unlawfully arrested during a September 2020 protest. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that 40-year-old Dmitri Stoyanoff sued the police,
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The City Council in Portland, Oregon, has unanimously approved of paying $100,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed against police by a man who said he was pepper sprayed, thrown to the ground and unlawfully arrested during a September 2020 protest. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that 40-year-old Dmitri Stoyanoff sued the police,
Continue ReadingBy Kristy Kepley-Steward Click here for updates on this story YANCEY COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Yancey County Humane Society is asking for help after an abused pup was brought to the facility over the weekend. The Humane Society says the pup has been in emergency care since arriving at the shelter late Saturday,
Continue ReadingBy Michelle Watson, CNN A missing college student was found and reunited with her family on Saturday after she went missing on December 13, Snow College officials said in a news conference Sunday. Madelyn Allen was found at a house in Wayne County, Utah, college police said. Brent Brown, a 39-year-old man from Utah, was
Continue ReadingBy STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Matt Rhule said Cam Newton will start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and have a big role in the game. And Sam Darnold also is set to get playing time at quarterback. Darnold is 4-5 as the team’s starter this season, while
Continue ReadingBy ALAIN POUPART Associated Press MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jaylen Waddle is back at practice with the Miami Dolphins after missing last weekend’s win over the New York Jets while on the NFL’s COVID-19 reserve list. Waddle says he didn’t have any symptoms. It was the first time he had to sit out since
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Coen’s “The Tragedy of Macbeth” is an intoxicatingly expressionist Shakespeare adaptation dense in fog and shadow. It’s Coen’s solo debut, a film without his brother, Ethan. The movie has been hailed as one of the finest film Macbeths and an unexpected detour from a
Continue ReadingBy Kristin Wilson and Devan Cole, CNN Pennsylvania Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon was carjacked at gunpoint Wednesday afternoon in Philadelphia, but was physically unharmed during the incident, her office said Wednesday. “(On) Wednesday afternoon, at around 2:45 p.m., Congresswoman Scanlon was carjacked at gunpoint in FDR Park following a meeting at that location,” her spokesperson
Continue ReadingCNN, WEWS By Andrew Torgan, CNN Some parts of the US could see a rare white Christmas this weekend. And speaking of the holiday, 5 Things is taking the day off tomorrow to do some last-minute shopping. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can
Continue ReadingBy CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Russell Gage is providing the Atlanta Falcons much-needed stability at wide receiver. Gage’s late-season emergence is especially important as quarterback Matt Ryan tries to keep the Falcons’ passing game moving. Tajae Sharpe missed the team’s first practice of the week after leaving last Sunday’s
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA — Zach Hicks had a season-high 35 points as Temple rolled past Delaware State 85-48. Myles Carter led the Hornets on Wednesday with 19 points and nine rebounds.
Continue ReadingBy ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Drew Lock is preparing for his first — and maybe final — start of 2021 for the Denver Broncos. Coach Vic Fangio ruled out starter Teddy Bridgewater, who has a concussion, for their game Sunday against the Raiders but said it’s possible he’ll return
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