TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed running back Giovani Bernard on injured reserve and signed punter Sterling Hofrichter to the team’s practice squad. The Bucs also announced that wide receiver John Hurst was released from the practice squad. Bernard suffered a hip injury during the second half of Sunday’s 33-27 overtime
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN)– Keanu Reeves se comprometió en serio con su papel en la nueva entrega de la saga “Matrix”. En una entrevista en “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”, Reeves dijo que él y Carrie-Anne Moss saltaron de un edificio de más de 40 pisos para una escena de la nueva película “The Matrix
Continue ReadingEAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have placed wide receiver/punt returner Dede Westbrook on the COVID-19 reserve list. The Vikings took another hit to their skill position depth on offense amid a spike in positive tests across the NFL. Running back Alexander Mattison and wide receiver/special teams ace Dan Chisena went on the COVID-19
Continue ReadingBy Alice Queen Click here for updates on this story CONYERS, Georgia (Rockdale Citizen) — A Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Dec. 5 after allegedly fleeing from a Georgia State Patrol trooper at speeds in excess of 130 mph. Tibias Dechun Holmes, 25, was arrested by GSP Trooper Youngblood on Interstate 20 westbound
Continue ReadingBALTIMORE (AP) — Fredi González is taking on a new role with the Baltimore Orioles, becoming the team’s bench coach. The Orioles announced their 2022 major league coaching staff and said González would shift from major league coach to bench coach. Baltimore named Matt Borgschulte and Ryan Fuller co-hitting coaches, and José Hernández shifts from
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There are 49 newly reported COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including three in Central Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,469, the Oregon Health Authority reported Tuesday.
Continue ReadingBy Kate Bennett, CNN The White House will dramatically scale back holiday party festivities this year, due to ongoing Covid-19 concerns, opting instead for smaller open house-style events. “In the coming days, we will host a limited number of Holiday Open Houses, inviting guests to see the Christmas decorations in person at the White House,”
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press It was the year that mental health took a prominent position in the sports world — led by two female athletes, Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka. Biles came back to earn a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics after taking herself out of several competitions to deal with a dreaded mental
Continue ReadingBy Christina Carrega, CNN A New Jersey landlord has agreed to pay $4.5 million in damages to resolve a lawsuit alleging he demanded sexual favors from tenants and applicants so they could keep or receive housing, the Justice Department announced in a news release Tuesday. The settlement, which still has to be approved by the
Continue ReadingBy W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Receiver Hunter Renfrow has stood out for the Las Vegas Raiders in a season that has gone awry. Renfrow leads the team with 86 receptions, tied for fifth-most in the league. He’s caught 30 passes for 353 yards in the last three games alone, the most
Continue ReadingBy Maggie Fox, CNN South African researchers added new details Tuesday to what’s known about the Omicron variant of coronavirus, confirming that vaccines provide less protection against the new strain but also saying they still see indications that Omicron causes milder symptoms than previous variants. There seems to be little doubt that Omicron is highly
Continue ReadingNORWICH, England (AP) — It’s four wins now in six games as Aston Villa manager for Steven Gerrard. The former Liverpool captain’s latest success was getting the better of the manager he replaced at Villa last month as Dean Smith’s new team, Norwich, was beaten 2-0. Jacob Ramsey played a one-two with Ollie Watkins by
Continue ReadingBy Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter In the latest attempt to move forward with a lawsuit to block enforcement of Texas’ six-week abortion ban, lawyers for abortion providers asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to immediately transfer a certified copy of its decision from last week back to a district court judge in
Continue ReadingCINCINNATI (AP) — Pat Noonan was hired as the sixth head coach for Major League Soccer’s Cincinnati team in a little more than three seasons. The 41-year-old has been an assistant coach for the LA Galaxy, the United States national team and Philadelphia. In his playing career, Noonan scored one goal in 15 appearances for
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Todas esas felicitaciones navideñas y reuniones alegres forman parte de la diversión de diciembre, pero puede que no lo sean tanto para tu perro. El ajetreo de las fiestas puede causar estrés y ansiedad a las mascotas, sobre todo si tienes la casa llena de invitados o caras nuevas. Las personas
Continue ReadingBy Geneva Sands, CNN The Department of Homeland Security is launching a “bug bounty” program, potentially offering thousands of dollars to hackers who help the department identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities within its systems. DHS will pay between $500 and $5,000 depending on the gravity of the vulnerability and the impact of the remediation, Homeland Security Secretary
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Think Wild said Tuesday it will release a female golden eagle back to the wild this weekend after suffering from nearly fatal lead poisoning, the wildlife facility’s second such release this month.
Continue ReadingPITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is hopeful linebacker T.J. Watt and cornerback Joe Haden will be available when Tennessee visits Heinz Field. Watt left a 36-28 loss to Minnesota in the first half with a groin injury. Haden hasn’t played since spraining his foot in a tie against Detroit in November. Tomlin
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Brigman Click here for updates on this story CANDLER, North Carolina (WLOS) — A local effort is underway to provide Christmas gifts to the children impacted by the recent tornadoes in Kentucky. Several locations in Western North Carolina are taking holiday donations, including Hominy Baptist Church in Candler. From now through Sunday, the
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Drayer, CNN The winter months are here, welcoming us with temperatures that can bring on the chills. A hot beverage is often the perfect remedy to warm you up, but a decadent hot chocolate with whipped cream or sugar-laden chai latte can make it difficult to stick to your new year’s health goals.
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