At Juniper Elementary School, Bend-La Pine Schools’ technology magnet school, the entire school is celebrating Computer Science Education Week with a full week of engaging, hands-on activities.
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Travelers love to hate airline fees, and several congressional Democrats say it’s time to regulate the extra charges for things like checking a bag. Several lawmakers announced Thursday that they will introduce legislation to require that airline fees are “reasonable” and relate to the airline’s cost of providing the service. Airlines say
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Travelers love to hate airline fees, and several congressional Democrats say it’s time to regulate the extra charges for things like checking a bag. Several lawmakers announced Thursday that they will introduce legislation to require that airline fees are “reasonable” and relate to the airline’s cost of providing the service. Airlines say
Continue ReadingBy NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer At the beginning of the season, Navy football coach Ken Niumatalolo declared this would be the toughest schedule in all his years with the Midshipmen. It’s largely lived up to that expectation. The challenge has taken a toll on Navy’s record. The Midshipmen are 3-8 heading into this weekend’s
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN Español) — Ángel Pérez Otero, alcalde del municipio de Guaynabo, en el norte de Puerto Rico, fue arrestado este jueves por agentes del Buró Federal de Investigaciones (FBI por sus siglas en inglés), acusado de conspiración, solicitud de soborno y extorsión. La acusación contra Pérez Otero sostiene que estuvo involucrado en una
Continue ReadingBy Jiani Navarro Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Students at Mary G. Montgomery High School in Semmes went above and beyond to make sure students in Mobile County have presents under their Christmas trees this year. “I love making people happy, it’s one of my most enjoyed things,” said
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In preparation for the upcoming 2021-22 season, Hoodoo Ski Area will host a new employee orientation and informal job fair from 10-11 am this Saturday, Dec. 11, at the main Hoodoo lodge. Anyone interested in working at Hoodoo this season is welcome to attend.
Continue ReadingBy PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos running back Mike Boone was brought in this season to be the backup. But a quadriceps injury and the emergence of rookie Javonte Williams has made it difficult to get carries. Boone is helping out where he can as he waits for his chance.
Continue ReadingCNN, CNN BUSINESS By Chloe Melas, CNN Brooke Shields does not look back with fondness on an interview from the 1980s with Barbara Walters. In a conversation with Dax Shepard for his “Armchair Expert” podcast, Shields recalled being interviewed by Walters when she was 15, following her famous Calvin Klein jeans campaign. Shields reflected on
Continue ReadingBy ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled against an effort by former President Donald Trump to shield documents from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol. The three-judge panel said Thursday there was a “unique legislative need” for documents that the
Continue ReadingKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The U.N. political chief says she had “frank and useful” discussions with a wide range of Afghans including senior Taliban officials during a three-day visit. She says the aim is “an Afghanistan that is inclusive, abides by its human rights obligations and is a resolute partner in suppressing terrorism.” She pointed
Continue ReadingBy Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist The calendar may be nearing winter, but the weather is set to serve up severe thunderstorms capable of producing several tornadoes on Friday and into the overnight hours, for more than 25 million people from Texas to Ohio. “Confidence has increased in a more favorable corridor for organized severe thunderstorms
Continue ReadingCNN By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist The calendar may be nearing winter, but the weather is set to serve up severe thunderstorms capable of producing several tornadoes on Friday and into the overnight hours, for more than 25 million people from Texas to Ohio. “Confidence has increased in a more favorable corridor for organized severe
Continue ReadingBy BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s governor has declared an emergency over the state’s chronic nursing shortage amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Andy Beshear took executive actions Thursday aimed at boosting enrollment in nurse-training programs. He says Kentucky is projected to need more than 16,000 additional nurses by 2024. His
Continue ReadingCNN By Annie Grayer, Ryan Nobles and Zachary Cohen, CNN Two parallel realities are emerging as the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol continues to build its investigation. While a growing list of individuals are cooperating, a small but key group of former President Donald Trump’s allies continue to
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Allegations from the U.S. government that El Salvador President Nayib Bukele’s administration negotiated with the country’s powerful street gangs touched a sensitive topic. Previous administrations in El Salvador have done so and paid a political price. Prosecutions of some former officials are ongoing for past pacts.
Continue ReadingBy Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business The CEOs of Target, Best Buy, Nordstrom, Home Depot and CVS are among a group of 20 retail leaders who sent a letter Thursday to Congress expressing their concern over a recent wave of brazen store robberies in major US cities and urged lawmakers to take action. The group called
Continue ReadingBy JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer Newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises has rejected a takeover offer from the Alden Global Capital hedge fund that is one of the largest newspaper owners in the country with a reputation for intense cost cuts and layoffs. Lee said Thursday that its board unanimously rejected Alden’s offer to buy the
Continue ReadingBOSTON (AP) — A former media company CEO who authorities say paid more than $500,000 to get her two children into elite universities has been sentenced to prison time. Elisabeth Kimmel, of Las Vegas, was the 29th parent to be sentenced in the nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. As part of a plea deal, Kimmel
Continue ReadingBOSTON (AP) — A former media company CEO who authorities say paid more than $500,000 to get her two children into elite universities has been sentenced to prison time. Elisabeth Kimmel, of Las Vegas, was the 29th parent to be sentenced in the nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. As part of a plea deal, Kimmel
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