US warns that chip shortage could shut down factories
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. supply of computer chips has fallen to alarmingly low levels, raising the prospect of factory shutdowns. That’s…
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Biscuit World workers say no to 1st W.Va. fast-food union
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — An employee-led effort to unionize a franchise of Tudor’s Biscuit World in West…
Continue ReadingWhite House says Russian invasion of Ukraine remains ‘imminent’
CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN The White House says a Russian invasion of Ukraine is “imminent,” even as diplomatic efforts to defuse the…
Continue ReadingBiden says no one knows what Putin will do after White House called Russian invasion of Ukraine ‘imminent’
By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden acknowledged Tuesday a deeply uncertain situation at the Ukraine border, where Russian troops are amassing…
Continue ReadingWhile lawmakers consider boosting Hawaii’s minimum wage, business owners express concerns
By Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — With the political will to raise…
Continue ReadingMusher out of Iditarod after crash killed 1 dog, injured 3
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A rookie New Hampshire musher has decided against running in this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race after her team of…
Continue ReadingGermany’s Strasser wins last slalom before Beijing Olympics
SCHLADMING, Austria (AP) — Six World Cup races. Six different winners. It’s anyone’s guess who will win the men’s slalom at the upcoming…
Continue ReadingFTC sues to block Lockheed’s purchase of supplier Aerojet
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators are suing to block a Lockheed Martin acquisition that it says would limit competition among companies that…
Continue ReadingParents: Don’t throw away this IRS letter
CNN, IRS, SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, POOL, SENATE TV, PAUL WANSING, JASMINE JONES By Tami Luhby, CNN Attention parents: Hold onto that Internal…
Continue ReadingArmas nucleares, aviones de combate y buques de guerra: cómo se comparan los arsenales de Estados Unidos y Rusia
Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — Una vez más, como en los peores momentos de la Guerra FrÃa, Europa es el foco de una escalada de tensiones…
Continue ReadingStorage container explodes on middle school campus in Franklin
By Joseph Wenzel Click here for updates on this story FRANKLIN, Tennessee (WSMV) — No one was injured after a temporary…
Continue ReadingSenegal and Morocco advance, concussion concern for Mané
BAFOUSSAM, Cameroon (AP) — Sadio Mané got up from a horrible clash of heads that appeared to leave him with a concussion to score a goal that…
Continue ReadingAnnika Sorenstam contemplating a return to US Women’s Open
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Annika Sorenstam might not be done with the LPGA Tour majors. She returned last season after 13 years in retirement…
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‘Fast growth’: Central Oregon jobless rates fall as 2021 closes, near pre-pandemic levels
Central Oregon posted strong hiring numbers in December, on a seasonally adjusted basis, and unemployment levels continued to tumble, the Oregon…
Continue ReadingJussie Smollett is set to be sentenced March 10 for lying to police in hate crime hoax
By Omar Jimenez, CNN Jussie Smollett, the former “Empire” actor who was convicted last month of lying to police that he was a victim of a…
Continue ReadingRihanna’s foundation donates $15 million to climate justice
By The Associated Press Rihanna is backing her belief that climate change is a social-justice issue by pledging $15 million to the movement through…
Continue ReadingUn crucero tenÃa una orden de embargo esperando en Miami. Entonces llevó a sus pasajeros a las Bahamas
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Un crucero que se dirigÃa a Miami cambió el rumbo hacia las Bahamas este sábado después de que un juez estadounidense…
Continue ReadingCoal-dependent WVa moves toward ending nuclear plant ban
By JOHN RABY Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Signaling an eagerness to diversify its energy offerings, coal-dependent West Virginia would…
Continue ReadingElectric grid is ‘attractive target’ for domestic violent extremists in US, intel brief says
By Geneva Sands, CNN Domestic violent extremists will “likely continue” to plot and encourage physical attacks against electrical…
Continue ReadingDriver treated for minor injuries in train, vehicle crash
By STEPHEN BOROWY Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW COUNTY, Michigan (WNEM) — Police responded to a crash…
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