NEW YORK (AP) — NBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympics in Beijing has won the week for prime-time ratings. The top four out of 20 shows last week were Olympics coverage, including more than 10.7 million viewers for the opening ceremony. CBS’ “FBI” was the fifth most popular show, earning more than 7.5 million viewers.
Continue ReadingBy ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has approved legislation financing federal agencies for another month. It’s the latest emblem of Congress’ inability to finish its budget work on time. House passage is expected to be followed soon by a Senate vote sending the bill to President Joe Biden for his signature.
Continue ReadingBy Danielle Chavira Click here for updates on this story ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colorado (KCNC) — An Arapahoe County Sheriff’s deputy was hit by a suspect in a vehicle on Monday night. Sheriff’s officials say the crash happened at East Cresthill Avenue and South Saint Paul Way. The area is near University Boulevard and Orchard Road.
Continue ReadingBY SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s prime minister has taken a defiant stand against efforts to appoint a new interim government. Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah says that he will not hand over power. He has warned that naming a new primer minister will lead the country back to “the square of
Continue ReadingDENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black has agreed to a one-year extension through the 2023 season. Black has a 349-359 record over five seasons in Denver, including a 91-72 mark in 2018. His 349 victories are third-most in team history, trailing Clint Hurdle’s 534 and Don Baylor’s 440.
Continue ReadingBy KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — When New York City’s COVID-19 rates spiked last December due to the emerging omicron variant, humans weren’t the only mammals affected. A study led by Penn State University scientists found the highly infectious omicron variant also hit white-tailed deer on Staten Island. The researchers said Tuesday
Continue ReadingBy JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shaquille O’Neal will return to the city where he helped the Los Angeles Lakers win three straight championships. This time, O’Neal – who frequently deejays – will host “Shaq’s Fun House,” featuring performances by Lil Wayne, Zedd and Diplo. His annual Super Bowl week
Continue ReadingBy Mark Morales, Laura Ly and Eric Levenson, CNN Shortly after learning that her 15-year-old son had shot fellow students at his Michigan high school, Jennifer Crumbley sent a text message to her boss at the real estate company where she worked as a marketing director. “I need my job,” she wrote to Andrew Smith.
Continue ReadingANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Fame defenseman Scott Niedermayer has joined the Anaheim Ducks’ front office as a special advisor to the hockey operations department. New Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek announced the appointment to a new job for the captain of Anaheim’s only Stanley Cup-winning team in 2007. Niedermayer played his final five
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press Technology companies and banks led stocks higher on Wall Street Tuesday, more than making up the market’s losses a day earlier. Bond yields rose. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 1.96%, its highest level since before the pandemic began. The mostly muted trading this week follows weeks of volatility
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Robin Ventura understands why some people might be suspicious of any players who appear bulked up when they report when workouts start following the lockout. Now an assistant coach at Oklahoma State, Ventura was a two-time All-Star and a six-time Gold Glove third baseman from
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story PARKER COUNTY, Texas (KTVT) — A 7-year-old boy is recovering after a neighbor’s dog attacked him when he got off his school bus, dragging the child down the street while biting his face, head and arms. A woman heard the attack on little Conner Landers
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story CONCORD, New Hampshire (KPIX) — A homeowner in New Hampshire stumbled upon something unexpected on Monday. According to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Law Enforcement Division, one homeowner was removing a large brush pile from their property, and by accident, they destroyed a bear
Continue ReadingBy Katie Lobosco, CNN China fell more than $213 billion short of its commitment to increase purchases of US goods and services that it made to then-President Donald Trump in 2020, according to a report released Tuesday. The commitment was made in what’s known as the Phase One deal, in which Beijing promised to purchase
Continue ReadingBy KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Lovie Smith was introduced as the new head coach of the Houston Texans on Tuesday. Smith, who is Black, is the second minority candidate hired this offseason after the Miami Dolphins hired San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who is biracial, on Sunday. Smith spent
Continue ReadingBy CASEY SMITH Associated Press/Report for America INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Opponents are continuing to ramp up pressure against an Indiana bill that would ban transgender women and girls from participating in school sports that match their gender identity, arguing that the proposal is unconstitutional, sexist and bigoted. Critics additionally called out Republican lawmakers for partnering
Continue ReadingBy CASEY SMITH Associated Press/Report for America INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Opponents are continuing to ramp up pressure against an Indiana bill that would ban transgender women and girls from participating in school sports that match their gender identity, arguing that the proposal is unconstitutional, sexist and bigoted. Critics additionally called out Republican lawmakers for partnering
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Tuesday: Pfizer, Chevron fall; Harley-Davidson, Chegg rise.
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) — Javier Bardem y Penélope Cruz forman una gran pareja. Este martes, se convirtieron en el sexto matrimonio que logra nominaciones en las categorías de actuación el mismo año en los Premios Oscar. Nominaciones a los Premios Oscar 2022: la lista completa por categorías Bardem fue nominado a mejor actor por su papel
Continue ReadingBy MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump says Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell “does not speak for the Republican Party.” That statement came a day after McConnell criticized the Republican National Committee for censuring two House Republicans who are investigating the Capitol riot of Jan. 6, 2021. McConnell said
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