CNN, CBC NEWS, CTV NETWORK By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN Marg Makins’ family has been in the trucking business for generations. As she watches the crowds of truckers protest vaccine mandates across Canada, she wants to tell them about her son who died from Covid-19. David Mitchell, 70, was a veteran trucker before he died on
Continue ReadingBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer Cam Akers wasn’t supposed to be here right now. At least not on the Los Angeles Rams’ active roster. The second-year running back tore his Achilles tendon while working out in July. It’s an injury that was expected to sideline him until the offseason. Akers made it
Continue ReadingFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal lawsuit by four sisters of Josh Duggar over the release of police records form an investigation that concluded the former reality television star fondled them has been dismissed. U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks dismissed the lawsuit against Springdale and Washington County officials over the records’ release. The sisters
Continue ReadingBy NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Police arrested dozens of protesters camping on the grounds of New Zealand’s Parliament on the third day of a protest against coronavirus mandates. Police called in extra officers but seemed prepared to wait out the protesters. About 120 had been arrested by evening, many charged
Continue ReadingBy NICHOLAS RICCARDI and BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Civil rights activists worry that a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling could embolden Republicans to take aim at splitting majority-Black districts and ultimately reduce Black voters’ influence on Capitol Hill. In Florida, GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis took the unusual step last month of
Continue ReadingBy KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Some 130 Democratic House lawmakers have signed onto a bill that would extend to their staffs the right to unionize and engage in collective bargaining. The effort has quickly gained momentum following comments from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Biden administration indicating their support. Jobs on
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Big 12 has fined Texas $25,000 and issued a public reprimand as penalty for fans storming the court after the No. 20 Longhorns beat No. 8 Kansas. Texas beat the Jayhawks 79-76 on Monday. League Commissioner Bob Bowlsby said host schools have a duty to ensure an environment that provides
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Todd Richards and Todd Harris quiz Katie Nolan’s snowboarding and music knowledge with a game of “Is this a snowboarding trick, or a band name?”
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From 1998 to the 2022 Winter Olympics, snowboard halfpipe tricks have progressed immensely. See how women like Chloe Kim push the limits of the discipline.
Continue ReadingBy Evan Perez, CNN Justice Correspondent The National Archives has asked the Department of Justice to investigate former President Donald Trump‘s handling of White House records, according to a source familiar with the matter. The source said the Archives is seeking a review of whether Trump violated the Presidential Records Act, which requires that all
Continue ReadingBIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Philippe Coutinho scored one goal and set up two others for Aston Villa in its 3-3 draw with Leeds in end-to-end thriller in the Premier League. Leeds fought back from 3-1 down to salvage a point at Villa Park with center back Diego Llorente the unlikely scorer of the second-half equalizer.
Continue ReadingBy Clare Foran and Morgan Rimmer, CNN Democratic congressional negotiators announced Wednesday that they have reached agreement on a “framework” for government funding for fiscal year 2022. The development is a major step for an effort by lawmakers to craft and pass a sweeping spending package to fund the government through the rest of the
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — El Gobierno de España y dos de las principales organizaciones sindicales del país, Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) y la Unión General de Trabajadores (UGT), han acordado este miércoles fijar el salario mínimo interprofesional (SMI) para 2022 en 1.000 euros brutos al mes, repartidos en 14 pagas. Esta cantidad, equivalente
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Since her return from a hiatus, Chloe Kim has clinched gold at every competition she’s entered. Take a look at her success leading up to the Olympics.
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — El defensa internacional francés del West Ham United Kurt Zouma fue multado por el club de la Premier League inglesa y enfrenta una investigación de la principal organización benéfica de bienestar animal del Reino Unido después de que apareció un video en línea que lo mostraba pateando y abofeteando a un
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Cincinnati tight end C.J. Uzomah tried to send a message that he wouldn’t miss the Super Bowl by taking the brace off his left knee and tossing it behind him onto the Bengals’ logo during a pep rally. His coach said Wednesday he’s optimistic about Uzomah’s progress even as the Bengals
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Ramirez, CNN Another beachfront home in North Carolina collapsed into the ocean, officials with the National Park Service said Wednesday, as tides get higher and rising sea levels eat away at the coast. High tides in Rodanthe, where the home was located, have been slightly higher than normal over the past couple of
Continue ReadingBELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Bellingham has become the third city in Washington to require new buildings to use electricity for heating, as part of an effort to decrease the city’s contribution to climate change. Cascadia Daily News reports the City Council voted Monday to require all new commercial construction and future residential buildings more than
Continue ReadingBy Brian Lowry, CNN While some Oscar-nominated movies are still playing in theaters, odds are if you want to catch up on the nominees, you’ll be going to Streaming Land. Streaming services backed a number of movies that secured key nominations on Feb. 8, in advance of the 94th annual Oscars, which will be televised
Continue ReadingBy CASEY SMITH Associated Press/Report for America INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A Republican-backed bill that would ban transgender women and girls from participating in school sports that match their gender identity drew hours of testimony at the Indiana Statehouse on Wednesday as lawmakers considered whether to move the legislation forward. Legislators in the Senate education committee
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