Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Con un número creciente de estadounidenses que mueren por sobredosis de drogas y una preocupación cada vez mayor por las adicciones, el gobierno de Biden se ha encontrado con una crisis nacional que sigue aumentando a medida que se prolonga la pandemia de covid-19. En la campaña electoral, Biden presentó un
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears look to pick themselves up when they host the winless Detroit Lions on Sunday in a matchup between teams coming off losses that were gut wrenching for different reasons. Chicago’s offense failed in a 26-6 debacle at Cleveland. The Bears ran
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler and Chandelis Duster, CNN Two American siblings prevented from leaving China since 2018 have now been allowed to travel back to the United States. In June 2018, Chinese authorities imposed an “exit ban” on Victor and Cynthia Liu, both American citizens, as they were visiting family in China. A State Department spokesperson
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Michigan is seeking to win at Camp Randall Stadium for the first time since a 20-17 triumph in 2001 when the 14th-ranked Wolverines visit Wisconsin. Michigan has lost in each of its last five trips to Madison. Blake Corum leads an exceptional Michigan rushing attack against Wisconsin’s top-ranked run defense. Wisconsin
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Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Crews will use a barge outfitted with a crane to try to recover a cargo plane that ditched into the ocean off Honolulu. The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday it is sending investigators to the site where the Boeing 737 went into the water back in July. The two pilots were
Continue ReadingBy Marshall Kramsky Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Vermont (WPTZ) — Special Olympics Vermont Athlete Jennifer Ann Mayfield is a person of few words, however, one message is clear. “I like golf,” Mayfield said. Mayfield doesn’t just like golf, she excels at it. “I have tons of collections of medals,” Mayfield said.
Continue ReadingBy Michaila Franklin Click here for updates on this story RANKIN COUNTY, Mississippi (WAPT) — A microchip helped identify a dog found in Rankin County that had been missing since 2014 from Florida. Kelly Weissinger found the little Maltese in the Easthaven subdivision and posted photos in the group “Rankin County, MS Lost and Found
Continue ReadingBy Jermont Terry Click here for updates on this story TINLEY PARK, Illinois (WBBM) — Carjackings are happening everywhere, and nearly every day. One driver in Tinley Park got his car stolen at gunpoint. He got it back, but the thieves returned – and this time, he pulled out his own gun. That landed him
Continue ReadingSEARCY, Ark. (AP) — A Black man who was fatally shot in his apartment by a white off-duty Dallas police officer has been honored with a memorial at his alma mater on what would have been his 30th birthday. Botham Jean, a 2016 graduate of Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, was shot and killed by
Continue ReadingBy JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson plans to relocate its headquarters from Massachusetts in a $125 million investment expected to create 750 jobs in Tennessee. The company founded in 1852 is currently centered in Springfield, Massachusetts. Tennessee’s Department of Economic and Community Development says Smith & Wesson
Continue ReadingBy JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson plans to relocate its headquarters from Massachusetts in a $125 million investment expected to create 750 jobs in Tennessee. The company founded in 1852 is currently centered in Springfield, Massachusetts. Tennessee’s Department of Economic and Community Development says Smith & Wesson
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers needed a respite after last season. COVID-19 precautions tested everyone’s patience. Injuries thinned the bench. Tempers flared there was open discord in the locker room. Now the Pacers are betting that new coach Rick Carlisle will change the equation. The Pacers are trying
Continue ReadingBy CBSBoston.com Staff Click here for updates on this story AMHERST, Massachusetts (WBZ) — UMass Amherst has hired a cyber security firm to help find the source of the racist emails sent to Black student groups. The messages, signed by a group calling itself the UMass Coalition For A Better Society criticized the intelligence, appearance
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press No. 11 Ohio State will look to remain perfect all-time against Rutgers when it visits SHI Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Buckeyes are 3-1 coming into the game with their only loss being to No. 3 Oregon. The Scarlet Knights have started 3-1 under Greg Schiano, who recently spent time with
Continue ReadingBy Ford Hatchett Click here for updates on this story GREENSBORO, North Carolina (WXII) — For 33 years, students and families at Peck Elementary School in Greensboro have seen a familiar face on the sidewalks. Thomas Faucette began as a crossing guard in 1988 and celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday. “Oh, it feels real
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Gulfstream Park’s new racing surface has made its debut. With that, the South Florida track becomes the first in the U.S. to offer races on traditional dirt and turf courses as well as an all-weather synthetic option. The new track surface is called Tapeta.
Continue ReadingBy Beth Germano Click here for updates on this story WATERTOWN, Massachusetts (WBZ) — It appears to be a house divided for a Watertown couple. Mark Pettiglio wears his No. 12 while his wife, Ann-Marie sports No. 10 for the new guy. “I’ll be rooting for our defense. I’d like to see Belichick pull something
Continue ReadingBy TERRY TOWERY Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois hosts Charlotte on Saturday, looking for its first win since August. Illinois’ last victory was a 30-22 season-opening win over Nebraska. It has lost four straight since then. Charlotte is led by senior quarterback Chris Reynolds. The 49ers are 3-1 this season.
Continue ReadingBy Andy Rose and Joe Sutton, CNN Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano began erupting Wednesday afternoon for the first time since May, spewing lava at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Officials note that while there is no present danger to nearby residents on Hawaii’s Big Island, the situation will be monitored for further escalation. The US Geological Survey’s
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