Norwegian cross-country skiers isolating ahead of Olympics
OSLO (AP) — Every member of Norway’s men’s Olympic cross-country skiing team is isolating ahead of the Beijing Games because a coach has…
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World Cup: Sara Hector wins last GS before Olympics
Sweden’s Sara Hector picked up her third giant slalom World Cup victory of the season in Kronplatz, Italy, to affirm her status as Olympic favorite…
Continue ReadingUkraine ‘will not accept’ concessions to Russia, Foreign Minister says
Exclusive by Clarissa Ward, Brent Swails and Jack Guy, CNN Ukraine “will not allow anyone to impose any concessions on us” as part of…
Continue ReadingSarah Palin allegedly flouted Covid-19 rules by dining indoors unvaccinated ahead of trial
By Sonia Moghe, CNN A Manhattan restaurant is looking into its enforcement of vaccine requirements for indoor dining, after Sarah Palin allegedly…
Continue ReadingFather of woman killed by hit-and-run driver in SE Portland asks driver to come forward
By AUDREY WEIL Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Portland police are still looking for the…
Continue ReadingBillings transgender woman awarded damages after county refused her gender-affirming health care
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story BILLINGS, Montana (Billings Gazette) — A Billings transgender woman…
Continue ReadingBarcelona’s Fati elects to avoid surgery on hamstring injury
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona says forward Ansu Fati will follow a conservative recovery plan to treat his left hamstring injury. Barcelona and the…
Continue ReadingConsumer goods giant Unilever cutting 1,500 management jobs
LONDON (AP) — Unilever, which makes Vaseline skin care products and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, says it’s laying off 1,500 staff as part of a…
Continue ReadingGet ready for more wild swings. Volatile markets are back
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business After a long period of calm, market volatility has returned in dramatic fashion. What’s happening: US stock…
Continue ReadingFormer Netherlands midfielder Wim Jansen dies at 75
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Former Netherlands midfielder Wim Jansen has died. He was 75. Jansen lost World Cup finals in 1974 and 1978 with the…
Continue ReadingMurder victim’s phone used to call 911 nearly 12 hours before police arrived on the scene
By ANGIE RICONO, CYNDI FAHRLANDER Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — The investigation…
Continue ReadingSAT going digital in shifting college admissions landscape
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press The administrators of the SAT say the exam will move from paper and pencil to a digital format. They say the…
Continue ReadingUAE sheikhdom to allow gaming as Wynn Resorts plans project
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of the seven sheikhdoms in the United Arab Emirates says it will allow…
Continue ReadingLincoln gets a new flag after City Council approves winning design
By MARGARET REIST Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — Lincoln has a new…
Continue ReadingState lawmakers move to confront threats against election workers
By Fredreka Schouten and Kelly Mena, CNN Lawmakers in at least three states are considering measures to counter the onslaught of threats that state…
Continue ReadingHere’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers
CNN, KGTV By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some pharmacies…
Continue ReadingSchools in Flint, Michigan, are sticking with remote learning indefinitely. Families say they’re struggling to keep it up
By Adrienne Broaddus, CNN Students in Flint Community Schools have only been in the classroom about six months over the past two years due to the…
Continue ReadingNY state mask mandate temporarily back in place after judge grants motion to stay
CNN By Artemis Moshtaghian, Holly Yan and Sonia Moghe, CNN New York’s state mask mandate is still in effect — for now. After two days of…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Washington to return to in-person learning
SEATTLE (AP) — The University of Washington will return to in-person learning on Jan. 31 after starting winter quarter online because of a…
Continue ReadingRojadirecta creators to go on trial in Spain over piracy
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish league says the creators and administrators of the website Rojadirecta will go on trial over piracy allegations for…
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