Jimmy Roberts reflects on legacies that transcend medals
From the Fosbury Flop to Shaun White, Jimmy Roberts reflects on the impact of legacies that transcend accolades.
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Lahore thumps Quetta in PSL, Karachi crashes to 6th defeat
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Shaheen Shah Afridi dealt two early blows and Fakhar Zaman continued his rich run of batting form as Lahore Qalandars inflicted a crushing eight-wicket defeat on Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League. Left-hander Fakhar hit 53 runs off 42 balls as Lahore romped to 143-2 in 17.4 overs. That was
Continue ReadingStart your week smart: US-Canada border, Ukraine, London bar, Walmart, Afghanistan
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN It’s Super Bowl Sunday! Millions of people will tune into the matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals later today, but for many viewers, it’s all about the commercials — some of which cost a record $7 million for just 30 seconds of airtime. Here’s what else you
Continue ReadingPolice: Gunman in Racine shoots, wounds 5 people, kills self
RACINE, Wis. (AP) — Authorities say a man shot and wounded five people in a southeastern Wisconsin city then killed himself as police closed in. The Racine Police Department said in a statement that officers responding to reports of shots fired around 2 a.m. Sunday in downtown Racine saw people fleeing and encountered a man
Continue ReadingYoung workers give unions new hope
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer After decades of decline, U.S. unions have a new reason for hope: younger workers. Workers in their 20s and even in their teens are leading ongoing efforts to unionize Starbucks and other companies. The Alphabet Workers Union, formed last year and now representing 800 Google employees, is run by
Continue ReadingYoung workers give unions new hope
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer After decades of decline, U.S. unions have a new reason for hope: younger workers. Workers in their 20s and even in their teens are leading ongoing efforts to unionize Starbucks and other companies. The Alphabet Workers Union, formed last year and now representing 800 Google employees, is run by
Continue ReadingTeam Fluff wins the 2022 Puppy Bowl
By Sandra Gonzalez and Emma Tucker, CNN Team Fluff won the 18th Puppy Bowl on Sunday against Team Ruff by a slim margin with a final score of 73-69 after a face-off that lasted three hours. Puppy Bowl XVIII kicked off on Sunday morning with a feature of “From Puppy Bowl with Love,” which revisited
Continue ReadingBill Frist Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Bill Frist, heart and lung transplant surgeon and former Senate majority leader. Personal Birth date: February 22, 1952 Birth place: Nashville, Tennessee Birth name: William Harrison Frist Father: Thomas Frist Sr., physician Mother: Dorothy (Cate) Frist Marriages: Tracy (Roberts) Frist (2015-present); Karyn (McLaughlin) Frist
Continue ReadingEmperor Naruhito Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Emperor Naruhito of Japan, the 126th Emperor to ascend to Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne. Personal Birth date: February 23, 1960 Birth place: Tokyo, Japan Previous name: Hironomiya Naruhito Father: Emperor Emeritus Akihito Mother: Empress Emerita Michiko Marriage: Masako Owada (June 9, 1993-present) Children: Princess Aiko Education:
Continue ReadingWashington’s Birthday Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Washington’s Birthday, also called Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday marked on the third Monday in February. In 2022, Washington’s Birthday is on February 21. Facts The official federal holiday on the third Monday in February is called Washington’s Birthday. People started calling it Presidents’ Day later, to honor
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ROC bests China in men’s team pursuit, advances to semifinal
In the men’s team pursuit quarterfinal, ROC will advance after outracing China.
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Unbeatable Moments: U.S. stuns for mixed team aerials gold
Led by an insane jump from 2021 world silver medalist Chris Lillis, the U.S. defeated overwhelming favorite China and claimed mixed team aerials gold in the event’s Olympic debut at the 2022 Winter Games.
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Team USA advances to semifinals in men’s team pursuit
After a swift race, both Team USA and Norway will advance to the semifinals for men’s team pursuit.
Continue ReadingLawyers in Netanyahu trial say no illegal phone taps found
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prosecutors in the high-profile corruption case against former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu say that a police inspection has found no unlawful use of phone surveillance technology against witnesses in the trial. The prosecutor’s office told the Jerusalem District Court on Sunday that police officials who conducted the check did not find any
Continue Reading¿A qué hora empieza el Halftime Show del Super Bowl 2022 y cuánto dura?
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — El espectáculo de medio tiempo del Super Bowl es casi tan esperado como el mayor partido de la liga de fútbol americano en sí, que se celebrará en en el SoFi Stadium de Los Ángeles el domingo 13 de febrero de 2022. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige y
Continue ReadingNearly 58 years later, police solve cold case murder of 9-year-old Pennsylvania girl
CNN, WFMZ, WBRE By Amanda Jackson, CNN Nearly 58 years ago, Marise Chiverella was murdered and her body left in a hole in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. She was only 9 years old. State police worked tirelessly over the years but were unable to identify her killer until now. Thanks to DNA and genealogy tracking, authorities announced
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United States advances to semifinal in men’s team pursuit, will face ROC
The United States advanced to the men’s team pursuit semifinals after putting together the second-fastest time of the quarterfinals.
Continue ReadingBEIJING SNAPSHOT: Swimmers plunge in icy lake near Olympics
BEIJING (AP) — Sixty-year-old Chen Jieyu dove into the murky water of Houhai Lake, covered partially in a layer of ice and snow. Snowflakes were falling, and she had on just a regular swimsuit, her arms and legs exposed. It was 21 degrees Fahrenheit outside. As the Winter Olympics carry on just a short distance
Continue ReadingBEIJING SNAPSHOT: Swimmers plunge in icy lake near Olympics
BEIJING (AP) — Sixty-year-old Chen Jieyu dove into the murky water of Houhai Lake, covered partially in a layer of ice and snow. Snowflakes were falling, and she had on just a regular swimsuit, her arms and legs exposed. It was 21 degrees Fahrenheit outside. As the Winter Olympics carry on just a short distance
Continue ReadingIndian skier happy just to finish after snowy Olympic race
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Winning gold isn’t always the goal. Indian skier Arif Khan set his sights on completing both runs of the men’s giant slalom at the Olympics and he managed to do just that. Khan finished nearly 38 seconds behind gold medalist Marco Odermatt in a race that
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