Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Long Island police official will be New York City’s next police commissioner, becoming the first woman to lead the nation’s largest police force. Mayor-Elect Eric Adams told the New York Post on Tuesday that his choice, Nassau County Police Chief of Detectives Keechant Sewell, “is a proven crime
Continue ReadingBy HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Since taking power 10 years ago, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has cherished his country’s nuclear and missile programs, making them the core of his absolute rule. These weapons have helped Kim solidify unity at home and receive long-desired prestige on the world stage.
Continue ReadingBy Zachary Cohen, CNN Conservative lawyer John Eastman is suing Verizon and the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol over a subpoena issued by the panel for his phone records, according to court documents. Eastman argues that the committee’s subpoena is “invalid” for several reasons, and notably he attempts
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, CNN Ten years ago, a user posted a question on Reddit: “When Ray Allen finally retires, is Steph Curry the greatest threat to his 3P made records?” In the replies, many are skeptical. One says they don’t think Curry will reach 2,000, while another believed: “No one can even catch up to
Continue ReadingBy Tammy Watford Click here for updates on this story ARDEN, North Carolina (WLOS) — Members of the Climb Time Outdoor Classroom have been making progress on a project at Valley Springs Middle School. They planned, designed and are now building the outdoor classroom. Students said they like creating something tangible that all students can
Continue ReadingBy Brian Todd, Dugald McConnell and Jaide Timm-Garcia, CNN A man working at the Mayfield, Kentucky, candle factory demolished by a tornado Friday night told CNN as the storm closed in, a supervisor said he would be fired if he left. “I said, ‘Man, you’re going to refuse to let us leave, even if the
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Several environmental, Indigenous and social justice advocates are suing the Oregon Department of Justice, alleging the state’s TITAN Fusion Center for intelligence gathering has unlawfully spied on demonstrators fighting the now-defunct $10 billion Jordan Cove pipeline. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the lawsuit argues that the center is operating without state legislative authority.
Continue ReadingLAS VEGAS (AP) — Officials and family members have marked the renaming of the busy Las Vegas airport as Harry Reid International Airport. Reid served in the U.S. Senate for 30 years, including eight years as Democratic majority leader and was the longest-serving senator in Nevada history when he retired in 2017. He’s now 82
Continue ReadingLAS VEGAS (AP) — Officials and family members have marked the renaming of the busy Las Vegas airport as Harry Reid International Airport. Reid served in the U.S. Senate for 30 years, including eight years as Democratic majority leader and was the longest-serving senator in Nevada history when he retired in 2017. He’s now 82
Continue ReadingIsmael Suárez (CNN Español) — La selección uruguaya de fútbol anunció este martes la contratación de Diego Alonso, quien asume como nuevo director técnico después de la destitución de Óscar Washington Tabárez, que puso punto final a un proceso de 15 años. Alonso, de 46 años, tomará las riendas de Uruguay buscando llevarlo a puestos
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana wildlife officials have advanced plans that could allow grizzly bear hunting in areas around Glacier and Yellowstone national parks if states in the U.S. northern Rockies succeed in their attempts to end federal protections for the bruins. Montana wildlife commissioners on Tuesday signed onto a
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana wildlife officials have advanced plans that could allow grizzly bear hunting in areas around Glacier and Yellowstone national parks if states in the U.S. northern Rockies succeed in their attempts to end federal protections for the bruins. Montana wildlife commissioners on Tuesday signed onto a
Continue ReadingBLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Charges are expected soon for a Minnesota grocery cart delivery worker accused of driving over sacks of food meant for an elderly couple because she was angry about their sign supporting law enforcement. Police say the incident happened Dec. 6 after the couple ordered $50 worth of groceries to be delivered
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by former President Donald Trump in his attempt to block congressional lawmakers from obtaining his tax returns. The ruling was handed down Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden. It found that the chairman of the House Ways and
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Curry now holds the NBA career 3-point record. The Golden State Warriors’ guard hit his 2,974th shot on Tuesday night in the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Ray Allen had held the record since 2011, when he bested
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Curry now holds the NBA career 3-point record. The Golden State Warriors’ guard hit his 2,974th shot on Tuesday night in the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Ray Allen had held the record since 2011, when he bested
Continue ReadingBy Kari Barrows Click here for updates on this story BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Three people now faces charges in an ongoing Buncombe County homicide investigation. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday evening that the U.S. Marshals Service took Crystal Chevon Logan into custody related to the homicide of Kedrick Green on
Continue ReadingBy REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Public health officials say 1 in 4 COVID-19 deaths in Idaho was among residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. More than 4,000 Idaho residents have died from coronavirus since the pandemic began. State deputy epidemiologist Dr. Kathryn Turner said Tuesday that mortality rates
Continue ReadingCNN By Jeremy Herb and Ryan Nobles, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol released new text messages obtained from former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows that were sent to him in the days leading up to the insurrection and while the Capitol was under
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Hoodoo Ski Area will open its 2021-22 season this Friday, Dec. 17. Guests can see the daily Hoodoo operating schedule at skihoodoo.com/events.
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