LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California receiver Drake London has declared his eligibility for the upcoming NFL draft after three seasons with the Trojans. London was named the Pac-12′s offensive player of the year despite playing in only 7 1/2 games for the Trojans before breaking his right ankle in a game against Arizona in
Continue ReadingCNN, CNNBUSINESS By Chris Isidore, CNN Business A union has won the right to represent US Starbucks workers for the first time. The vote to unionize at a shop in Buffalo, New York, won by a 19-8 margin. The vote at a second store resulted in a count of 12 opposed versus 8 in favor
Continue ReadingBy JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills quarterback Josh Allen is struggling in attempting to assess the inconsistencies which have plagued Buffalo’s offense over the past two months. The fourth-year starter was defiant in saying, “We still got it,” before later conceding the offense is in a rut. The Bills
Continue ReadingBy Dolly A. Butz Click here for updates on this story SIOUX CITY, IA (Sioux City Journal) — A spokeswoman for Sioux City Community Schools confirmed that Superintendent Paul Gausman substitute taught in the district on Thursday, due to a shortage of substitute teachers. “I can only confirm that, this morning, he did sub in
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Offensive tackle Duane Brown will get to see his former team for the first time since getting traded to Seattle when the Seahawks visit Houston on Sunday. Brown spent the first 9 ½ seasons of his career with the Texans, becoming a four-time Pro Bowl
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Offensive tackle Duane Brown will get to see his former team for the first time since getting traded to Seattle when the Seahawks visit Houston on Sunday. Brown spent the first 9 ½ seasons of his career with the Texans, becoming a four-time Pro Bowl
Continue ReadingBy Shay O’Connor Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — Arial Ledet is the mother of 11-year-old Zechariah Ledet. She said since he started school in August at St. Rosalie Elementary School in Harvey, he’s been bullied. From name calling to being physically hurt by other kids on school grounds. Ledet
Continue ReadingBy PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas judge has ruled the enforcement scheme behind the nation’s strictest abortion law is unconstitutional in a narrow ruling that still leaves a near-total ban on abortions in place. State District Judge David Peeples of Austin on Thursday side-stepped the broader legality of the
Continue ReadingBy MANUEL DE LA CRUZ and EDGAR H. CLEMENTE Associated Press TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, Mexico (AP) — Mexican authorities say at least 53 people are dead and dozens more injured after a cargo truck carrying people who appeared to be Central American migrants rolled over and crashed in southern Mexico. The Attorney General’s Office says the
Continue ReadingBy AMY TAXIN Associated Press MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (AP) — Coronavirus survivors held an emotional reunion at a hospital in Southern California with the nurses, respiratory therapists and doctors who saved their lives at a time when little was known about the virus. They shared hugs, memories and photos at an event Thursday marking Providence
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After 37 years of service for the United Way, the last 33 as executive director for the United Way of Central Oregon, Ken Wilhelm has announced his retirement date of July 15, 2022.
Continue ReadingBy TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — The CEO of General Motors says the automaker learned valuable lessons last year when it stepped in to boost emergency production of ventilators to treat severely ill COVID-19 patients. Mary Barra said the company was able to help a small West Coast ventilator maker start large-scale
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Andrew Whitworth reaches a remarkable milestone in his career and his life when the Los Angeles Rams visit the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night. He turns 40 on Sunday, which means he’ll become the first 40-year-old in NFL history to start a game at
Continue ReadingBy JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — It’s not exactly the 199th overall pick but drafting Mac Jones in the middle of the first round is turning out to be quite a steal for New England. The heir to Tom Brady in the Patriots huddle has emerged as the top quarterback from
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Romine and Liam Reilly, CNN Video of a transgender woman being held in a chokehold by a Baltimore corrections officer, then dropped on her face and dragged, was released by her attorney as part of a civil lawsuit against the state and several of the officers allegedly involved. Amber Canter was being held
Continue ReadingBy Karol Suarez, Isa Soares and Ben Westcott, CNN Nicaragua’s government has broken off diplomatic relations with Taiwan and embraced Beijing, declaring “there is only one China in the world.” The Nicaraguan announcement now leaves a little more than a dozen countries that maintain official diplomatic relations with self-ruled Taiwan, including fellow Central American nations
Continue ReadingBy Nathalie Pozo Click here for updates on this story HOLLISTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A therapy dog who has become a Boston Marathon fixture is recovering after undergoing a second surgery to remove a tumor. Spencer, a 12-year-old golden retriever, has become a welcome sight for many Boston Marathon runners. No matter the weather on
Continue ReadingCNN en Español (CNN Español) — El Gobierno de Nicaragua decidió romper relaciones con Taiwán y solo reconocerá a China, según anunció el canciller Denis Moncada en una conferencia de prensa esta tarde. Moncada dijo que “la República Popular China es el único gobierno legítimo que representa a toda China y Taiwán es una parte
Continue ReadingBy WBAL Staff Click here for updates on this story WOODLAWN, Maryland (WBAL) — People in need received free coats and legal advice from “Clothes 4 Souls.” Maryland Legal Aid, the Baltimore County Public Library, Macy’s and others joined forces to provide 500 coats. “It’s fantastic. It’s really an honor to be able to serve
Continue ReadingBy Cecil Hannibal Click here for updates on this story MADISON COUNTY, Mississippi (WAPT) — A Madison County day care employee is charged with felony child abuse. Ruby Mae Wilkerson, an employee at Kids World Center, was arrested this week, according to officials with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Katorra Lewis showed 16 WAPT News
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