By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. officials have approved two solar projects in California and are opening public lands in other Western states to potential solar development. The moves are part of the Biden administration’s effort to counter climate change by shifting from fossil fuels. The company proposing the projects east
Continue ReadingCNN By Donald Judd, CNN President Joe Biden said Wednesday that a rematch against former President Donald Trump in 2024 only increases his desire to run for reelection. In an interview with ABC News, Biden once again says he intends to run for reelection in 2024, though he left a little wiggle room in his
Continue ReadingIn the last 24 hours… Mt. Hood Meadows reported 2 new inches. Timberline reported 5 new inches. Hoodoo reported 0 new inches. Mt. Bachelor reported 0 new inches. Willamette Pass reported 0 new inches. Ski Bowl reported 1 new inch.
Continue ReadingBy Sara Smart, CNN One high school in Tacoma, Washington, recently honored a former student who wasn’t able to get his diploma 78 years ago. Ernie Reda is not only a World War II veteran, but now an alumnus of Stadium High School, which is located on Commencement Bay. Ernie was sent to boot camp
Continue ReadingBy Zachary Cohen and Annie Grayer, CNN Members of the House select committee investigating the January 6 riot are increasingly pushing the idea that they could produce evidence related to criminal activity by former President Donald Trump, but sources tell CNN the panel is still in the fact-finding stage and any potential referrals to the
Continue ReadingBy Heather Middleton Click here for updates on this story MCDONOUGH, Georgia (Clayton News Daily) — Surrounded by a crowd of Henry County residents and officials, a time capsule buried in 1971 was unearthed Dec. 18. The capsule was buried 50 years ago on the McDonough Square in celebration of the county’s 150th anniversary. A
Continue ReadingMADRID (AP) — Real Madrid’s number of players who have COVID 19 has reached eight after David Alaba and Isco Alarcón tested positive. They join a list that already includes Luka Modric, Marco Asensio, Rodgyro, Gareth Bale, Marcelo, and backup goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. None will be available for the Spanish leaders’ match at Athletic Bilbao
Continue ReadingSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — An advertising-technology billionaire has formally resigned his membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and rebuked the faith over social issues and LGBTQ rights in an unusual public move. The Salt Lake Tribune reports Jeff T. Green has pledged to donate 90% of his estimated $5 billion
Continue ReadingDOVER, Del. (AP) — Congregations affiliated with the United Methodist Church have agreed to contribute $30 million to a fund for victims who say they were molested as youngsters in the Boy Scouts of America. A committee representing United Methodist churches that sponsored Scouting activities also agreed to help raise another $100 million for the
Continue ReadingBy Amanda Jackson, CNN After missing out on holiday gatherings last year, many people had been planning for months to celebrate Christmas with loved ones. Now, with the surge of Covid-19 cases, some are canceling those plans just days away from the holiday. The new coronavirus strain, Omicron, is contributing to the rise in cases,
Continue ReadingBy DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa man charged earlier for his participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was arraigned on a new federal indictment that includes a felony count that could carry up to 20 years in prison. Leo Christopher Kelly has been free on
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have finalized manager Aaron Boone’s coaching staff for 2022, including new additions at hitting coach, first base coach and third base coach. Bench coach Carlos Mendoza, pitching coach Matt Blake and catching coordinator Tanner Swanson are back for their third seasons in pinstripes, while bullpen coach Mike
Continue ReadingCNN, CNNBUSINESS By Matt Egan, CNN Business Senator Joe Manchin is facing calls from a powerful group close to his heart to reconsider his opposition to the Build Back Better Act: Coal miners. A day after the West Virginia Democrat appeared to kill Build Back Better, America’s largest coal mining union put out a statement
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has reversed its own legal opinion and will now allow federal inmates released on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic to not return to prison. Attorney General Merrick Garland’s announcement comes Tuesday after months of pressure on the Biden administration from criminal justice groups, lawmakers and other advocates who
Continue ReadingBy SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown has extended Oregon’s declaration of a state of emergency, as health officials prepare for an expected surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the coming weeks. The emergency declaration is the legal underpinning for the executive orders that the governor has
Continue ReadingBy SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown has extended Oregon’s declaration of a state of emergency, as health officials prepare for an expected surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the coming weeks. The emergency declaration is the legal underpinning for the executive orders that the governor has
Continue ReadingBy SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown has extended Oregon’s declaration of a state of emergency, as health officials prepare for an expected surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the coming weeks. The emergency declaration is the legal underpinning for the executive orders that the governor has
Continue ReadingWABC By David Williams, CNN Physics professor Vinod Menon doesn’t get much mail at the office, so when The City College of New York (CCNY) returned to in-person classes this semester, he was greeted with some junk mail and a nondescript package in a battered cardboard box. Menon, the chairman of the physics department, at
Continue ReadingCNN By Kate Bennett, CNN President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have added to their pet family, the first lady’s spokesperson told CNN. A new puppy, a pure-bred German Shepherd, was spotted Monday playing on the South Lawn of the White House. Michael LaRosa, Jill Biden’s press secretary, confirmed the news of a
Continue ReadingBy Maegan Vazquez and Nikki Carvajal, CNN President Joe Biden on Tuesday gave credit to the Trump administration for the development of the Covid-19 vaccine and praised his predecessor, Donald Trump, for getting a booster shot — marking a rare moment where the two men have found common ground since Inauguration Day. “I got my
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