Chloe Kim ‘in a much better headspace’ to handle gold medal this time around
Four years after wowing the world in the halfpipe, Chloe Kim is in a better headspace and ready for the public whirlwind following her second Olympic gold.
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Wizards’ Beal has surgery to repair torn wrist ligament
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal has undergone surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist. Beal opted earlier this week to have the season-ending surgery. A three-time All-Star, Beal averaged 23.2 points and a career-high 6.6 assists in 40 games this season. He suffered the torn ligament on Jan. 29
Continue ReadingMikaela Shiffrin says she is ready for ‘fun’ Olympic super-G
BEIJING (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin is ready to have some “fun” when she returns to Olympic action in the super-G. Shiffrin posted on Twitter early Friday morning in China to say she’s grateful “to have the opportunity to refocus on a new race, in the sport that I love so much.” The two-time Olympic gold
Continue ReadingAutopsy report says Bob Saget had Covid-19 and died as a result of blunt head trauma
By Joe Sutton, CNN Actor and comedian Bob Saget had Covid-19 but died as a result of “blunt head trauma,” according to the autopsy report released today by the Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office. “It is in my opinion that the death of Robert Saget, a 65-year-old white male found unresponsive in a hotel room,
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Oregon one of three states in mortgage education course fraud scheme settlement
Oregon is one of three states to reach a settlement agreement with a California-based mortgage education course provider for his role in a multi-state fraud scheme that involved hundreds of mortgage loan originators.
Continue ReadingFighter jet flown by contractor crashes in Arizona; pilot OK
By BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — A fighter jet operated by a military contractor crashed west of Phoenix, but the pilot ejected safely and no one on the ground was hurt. A spokesman for the contractor says the French-made Mirage F1 crashed near Buckeye on Thursday. The community is about 30 miles west
Continue ReadingBiden on Ukraine situation: ‘Things could go crazy quickly’
By Maegan Vazquez, Kevin Liptak and Sam Fossum, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday urged Americans in Ukraine to leave the country immediately, warning that “things could go crazy quickly” in the region. “American citizens should leave now,” Biden said in an upcoming interview that was taped Thursday with NBC News’ Lester Holt. Referring to
Continue ReadingNFL dedicates Super Bowl 56 `Park on the Move’ program
By PRESTON SHOEMAKER For the Associated Press INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, joined by Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke and Chargers owner Dean Spanos, promoted a new campaign Thursday to give children access to more parks and athletic equipment, featuring what was described as the sports version of an ice cream
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Eight years after hospitalization, will Shaun White attempt the triple cork 1440?
The biggest hurdle standing between Shaun White and his fourth Olympic gold medal is the triple cork 1440. Ayumu Hirano and Scotty James, White’s top competitors already have the trick on lock.
Continue ReadingCalifornia sues Tesla citing ‘hundreds’ of racism complaints in factory
By Matt McFarland, CNN Business A California civil rights agency filed a lawsuit against Tesla Wednesday alleging racism and harassment at the automaker’s Fremont manufacturing plant. Earlier Wednesday Tesla called the lawsuit “misguided” and objected to the claims. “Tesla strongly opposes all forms of discrimination and harassment,” the automaker said in its blog post. “Tesla
Continue ReadingAdidas tuitea un mosaico de senos al desnudo para promocionar su nuevo sostén deportivo
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN Business) — Adidas estrenará pronto una nueva línea de sostenes deportivos, pero uno de sus anuncios no lo muestra en absoluto. En cambio, Adidas tuiteó una cuadrícula de fotos de 25 pares de senos al desnudo en toda su gloria natural y diversa. La empresa de ropa deportiva publicó el anuncio en
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Deschutes County seeks two Budget Committee members
Deschutes County is seeking residents who are interested in serving on the Deschutes County Budget Committee. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 28.
Continue ReadingJudge: Spaceport land deal must wait for March 8 election
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A judge has blocked a Georgia county from buying land for a commercial spaceport until the project goes before voters in a special election next month. Commissioners in coastal Camden County have spent 10 years and more than $10 million pursuing a launchpad for sending satellites
Continue ReadingJudge: Spaceport land deal must wait for March 8 election
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A judge has blocked a Georgia county from buying land for a commercial spaceport until the project goes before voters in a special election next month. Commissioners in coastal Camden County have spent 10 years and more than $10 million pursuing a launchpad for sending satellites
Continue ReadingFederal investigation of LGBTQ dating ban at BYU dismissed
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The U.S. Department of Education has dismissed a civil-rights investigation into how LGBTQ students are disciplined at Brigham Young University. The Utah college said in a news release Thursday that the Department of Education concluded the private religious school is exempt from parts of Title IX, the law that protects
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Crooked River Ranch man jailed, arraigned on 37 child sex abuse counts
A 66-year-old Crooked River Ranch resident was arrested in a raid on his home Tuesday and was arraigned Wednesday on 37 counts of child sex abuse, concluding an eight-month investigation, and a judge set his bail at $1 million.
Continue ReadingDistrict attorney announces charges against 2 Dallas police officers for assault during George Floyd protests
By Dakin Andone, Ashley Killough and Joe Sutton, CNN The Dallas County District Attorney’s office has announced pre-indictment criminal charges against two police officers in connection to their use of force in response to demonstrators during May 2020 protests following the murder of George Floyd. Dallas Police Senior Corporal Ryan Mabry is being charged in
Continue ReadingNew lawsuit targets alleged car warranty phone scams
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business If you’re tired of getting random calls from companies claiming to be from “dealer services” and offering you an extended warranty on your car, the Federal Trade Commission is taking aim at some companies accused of making those calls. The FTC has filed suit against American Vehicle Protection Corp. of
Continue ReadingGuatemala arrests lawyer who assisted anti-corruption effort
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — A Guatemalan lawyer who previously represented the United Nations-backed anti-corruption mission in court proceedings there has been arrested by agents from the Attorney General’s Office in what some observers saw as retribution against those who helped the highly effective anti-corruption effort. Leidy Indira Santizo Rodas is accused of obstruction of justice,
Continue ReadingOutgoing chief archivist at center of ERA fight and Trump documents controversy
By Devan Cole, CNN Recent controversies over the certification of the Equal Rights Amendment and improper record-keeping of Trump-era documents have pushed the nation’s chief archivist, whose typical pro forma responsibilities render him unknown to all but the most knowledgeable Washingtonians, into the middle of several high-profile political dramas. David Ferriero, who’s set to retire
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