Chock and Bates perform Billie Eilish rhythm dance
U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates performed to a Billie Eilish medley to place fourth in the Olympic rhythm dance.
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In 2nd Floyd killing trial, judge seeks speed, not emotion
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The judge handling the second trial in the killing of George Floyd is putting a premium on speed — and making clear that he doesn’t want the trial to turn on emotion. Judge Paul Magnuson is presiding over the federal trial of fired Minneapolis officers
Continue ReadingUS moves some forces out of Ukraine and orders evacuation of most embassy staff as fears of a Russian invasion grow
CNN, U.S. ARMY, THE WHITE HOUSE, POLAND MINISTRY OF DEFENSE, RUSSIAN MINISTRY OF DEFENSE, TRAVEL.STATE.GOV, VGTRK, POOL By Kylie Atwood and Oren Liebermann, CNN The United States has moved some US forces out of Ukraine and ordered the evacuation of most of its embassy staff on Saturday as fears mount that a Russian invasion of
Continue ReadingMan U’s lean spell continues with 1-1 draw vs. Southampton
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United’s lean spell continues with a 1-1 draw at home to Southampton in the Premier League as Cristiano Ronaldo’s run without a goal extended to six games. Che Adams grabbed Southampton’s equalizer in the 48th minute to cancel out the opener in the 21st by Jadon Sancho. Sancho scored at
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U.S. suffers first women’s curling loss to Great Britain
The U.S. women’s curling team looked to stay unbeaten in a contest against Great Britain Saturday.
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Mazdzer overcomes a year of challenges to compete in luge
Chris Mazdzer battled through injuries and obstacles just to get to the 2022 Winter Olympics. So, when he managed to crack the top 10 in men’s singles luge to take eighth place, Mazdzer was amazed.
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Papadakis/Cizeron set record rhythm dance score
The French ice dance team of Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron set a record score in the rhythm dance to lead the field at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Continue ReadingFox takes 6-shot lead into final round at Ras Al Khaimah
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Ryan Fox will take a six-shot lead into the final round of the Ras Al Khaimah Classic as he goes in search of his first win on the European tour. The 211th-ranked New Zealander shot 7-under 65 in the third round for a 54-hole total of 19-under 197.
Continue ReadingArtillery in northwest Syria kills 6, including 2 children
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian opposition activists say six people from the same family including two children have been killed in a Syrian military artillery strike on a rebel-held village in the country’s northwest. Residents said the family was outside their house enjoying sunny weather and drinking tea when the shell struck. Low-flying reconnaissance aircraft circled
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Medal Moments: Jacobellis, Baumgartner make Olympic history
Check out all the best medal moments from Day 7 and Day 8 of the Winter Olympics, including Lindsey Jacobellis earning her second gold with Nick Baumgartner in the Olympic debut of mixed team snowboard cross and more.
Continue ReadingA long list of investigations and lawsuits involving Donald Trump
By Dan Berman, CNN Whether it’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, handling of sensitive White House documents or the finances of his namesake business, the volume of investigations involving former President Donald Trump is staggering. Trump is being sued by lawmakers and police officers, his niece Mary Trump, magazine writer E. Jean Carroll,
Continue ReadingBritish zoo hopes that music by Marvin Gaye will put monkeys in the mood
By Jay Croft, CNN The music of Motown’s Marvin Gaye is legendary for getting folks in the mood for some “Sexual Healing.” So, approaching Valentine’s Day, a British zoo wondered if it could lead endangered monkeys to say, “Let’s Get It On,” too. The furry residents of The Trentham Monkey Forest in Stafford, England, got
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O’Neill connects with siblings after U.S. defeats Canada
After the U.S. men’s hockey team earned its first Olympic win over Canada in 12 years, Brian O’Neill soaks up the moment with his brother Colin and sister Megan.
Continue ReadingVirgin Islands’ Olympic skeleton slider celebrates journey
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Katie Tannenbaum overcame long odds to just to get to the Beijing Olympics. The California native competes in skeleton for the U.S. Virgin Islands. She has lived there since 2007. Her claim to racing fame before now was sliding headfirst into a broom that was dangerously
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How to watch: Erin Jackson, Brittany Bowe to compete in women’s 500m
Erin Jackson and Brittany Bowe will represent the U.S. in the women’s 500m event in speed skating.
Continue ReadingDemocratic Senate debates merits of passion vs. pragmatism
By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have conflicting views of what they’re accomplishing in the 50-50 Senate and of how to take advantage of their control on the chamber. It’s the latest snapshot of how the party is coping with the realities of running the Senate with no votes to spare. Congressional
Continue ReadingBrazil’s Covid-19 vaccination drive stumbles as Bolsonaro’s disinformation campaign lingers
By Camilo Rocha, Rodrigo Pedroso and Marcia Reverdosa, CNN At the beginning of 2021, hospitals in Brazil’s Amazonas state were in a critical state, with ICUs filled to capacity and Covid-19 patients fighting for their lives. “There were a lot of young people in the last wave getting worse too fast. We had 33- to
Continue ReadingCurtis, the 1st US Black skeleton Olympian, blazes new trail
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Representation absolutely matters to Kelly Curtis. She became a trailblazer in her first Olympic appearance. Curtis finished 21st in the women’s skeleton event at the Beijing Games. The result isn’t why she’ll be remembered. Curtis was the first Black athlete to represent USA Skeleton at the
Continue ReadingBlockades on Canada-US border continue as protests swell
By ROB GILLIES and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — Protesters opposed to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other restrictions have withdrawn their vehicles from a key U.S.-Canadian border bridge though access remains blocked. Meanwhile, other demonstrations ramped up in cities across Canada on Saturday. That includes the capital, where police say they are
Continue ReadingS Carolina push to be 49th state with hate crime law stalls
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina remains one of only two states without a hate crimes law, and proponents worry that efforts in the Legislature are stalling to increase penalties for crimes committed against minorities and others victimized by prejudice. The push for a state hate crime law started in
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