By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Cliff Daniels wasn’t sure he was cut out to be a crew chief at NASCAR’s top level following 50 winless races with seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson. Hendrick Motorsports never doubted Daniels and kept him when the team hired Kyle Larson this year. Many consider
Continue ReadingBy Heather Middleton Click here for updates on this story REX, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — One Clayton County police officer is dead and a second injured after responding to a domestic violence call in Rex Tuesday night. Field Training Officer Henry Laxson was killed and Officer Alex Chandler was shot in the hand. Two
Continue ReadingBy WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are receiving a heavy dose of criticism from former players during a three-game winless streak. Four-time Super Bowl champion Rocky Bleier says the current group has no self-esteem. Former safety turned NFL analyst Ryan Clark says teams are no longer afraid to play
Continue ReadingCésar López (CNN) – LeBron James fue aislado por los protocolos de salud y seguridad de covid-19 de la NBA y, como resultado, se perdió el partido de este martes contra los Sacramento Kings, según confirmó un portavoz del equipo a CNN. No está claro si James había dado positivo por covid-19 o si había
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Rep. Peter DeFazio, the longest serving U.S. House member in Oregon’s history, said Wednesday that he is retiring and will not seek re-election next year.
Continue ReadingBy Kaitlan Collins, Jacqueline Howard and Betsy Klein, CNN The United States’ first confirmed case of the Omicron coronavirus variant has been identified in California. In a White House news briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said the case was in an individual who traveled from South
Continue ReadingBy SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma board has rejected clemency for a man convicted and sentenced to die for his role in a quadruple slaying in 2005. The Pardon and Parole Board voted 4-1 on Wednesday against a clemency recommendation for 35-year-old Gilbert Postelle. The decision paves the way for
Continue ReadingCOLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Kayla Wells and Destiny Pitts each scored 15 points and No. 17 Texas A&M beat Little Rock 65-50. Coach Gary Blair tied Shelby Metcalf’s Aggie record of 438 victories at A&M. Metcalf coached the men’s basketball program at A&M from 1963-90, amassing a 438-306 record. Aaliyah Patty had 11 points
Continue ReadingBy Walé Azeez, CNN Business Google will ban political advertising on its platforms in the Philippines as the country prepares for elections in May. The company said on Wednesday that it will stop ads running “during an election campaign period or a silence period” in the run-up to the vote. Google considers election ads as
Continue ReadingCNN By Walé Azeez, CNN Business Google will ban political advertising on its platforms in the Philippines as the country prepares for elections in May. The company said on Wednesday that it will stop ads running “during an election campaign period or a silence period” in the run-up to the vote. Google considers election ads
Continue ReadingKEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A third lawsuit has been filed with the Idaho Supreme Court against Idaho’s redistricting commission over a new map redrawing the state’s 35 legislative districts. Spencer Stucki of Chubbuck in southeastern Idaho filed the lawsuit Wednesday against the Idaho Commission for Reapportionment and Secretary of State Lawerence
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — LaMarr Hoyt, who won the 1983 AL Cy Young Award with the Chicago White Sox, has died. He was 66. The White Sox announced his death on Wednesday. The team said he died Monday in Columbia, South Carolina, following a lengthy illness. Hoyt went 98-68 with a 3.99 ERA in eight years
Continue ReadingBy GERRY MAY Click here for updates on this story BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana (KTBS) — Former Bossier City Police Chief Shane McWilliams was ready to appeal his demotion before the Civil Service Board Wednesday morning, but the city had other plans. The board emerged from an executive session to say the city is suing them
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Bend experienced a much warmer than normal November — and despite 10 days of measurable rainfall, it was still drier than normal, too, the National Weather Service said Wednesday.
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BAKER Click here for updates on this story LAVEEN, Arizona (KPHO, KTVK) — A 16-year-old student is in the hospital after being shot at Cesar Chavez High School in Laveen on Monday afternoon. Phoenix Police Sgt. Ann Justus said a fight broke out at a bathroom around 3 p.m. as school was letting
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer and Daniella Diaz, CNN Rep. Peter DeFazio, the chairman of the House Transportation Committee, announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2022, the latest in a long stream of House Democrats leaving Congress at the end of their terms. “With humility and gratitude I am announcing that I will not
Continue ReadingBy TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Novak Djokovic has won his singles and doubles matches to lead Serbia into the semifinals of the Davis Cup Finals with a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Kazakhstan. The top-ranked Djokovic kept Serbia alive by defeating Alexander Bublik in straight sets in his singles match and then
Continue ReadingBy Betsy Klein and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday had a sharp response to a reporter’s question on a report that suggested then-President Donald Trump tested positive for Covid-19 last year earlier than previously disclosed. Trump tested positive for Covid-19 three days ahead of his first 2020 presidential debate with Biden —
Continue ReadingBy Kristy Kepley-Steward Click here for updates on this story MCDOWELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Local firefighters continue to battle a wildfire on Progue Mountain in McDowell County, near Marion. The Dysartsville Fire Department says, as of Wednesday morning, the fire is 30% contained with no structures in danger at this time. North Carolina
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL BALSAMO and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A person in California has become the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant of COVID-19. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the person was a traveler who returned from South Africa on Nov. 22 and tested positive on Nov.
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