Wuest’s journey to become first to gold in five Olympics
Relive Dutch speed skater Ireen Wuest’s road to becoming the first person ever to win a gold medal at five…
Continue ReadingMonth: February 2022
German broadcaster DW urged to act against antisemitism
BERLIN (AP) — An independent panel says Germany’s state-funded broadcaster Deutsche Welle was right to suspend five employees and recommended…
Continue ReadingBears hire Cardinals assistant Dray as tight ends coach
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have hired Arizona assistant Jim Dray as tight ends coach. Dray joins new coach Matt Eberflus’ staff…
Continue ReadingHouse Democrats introduce stopgap bill to fund government until March 11 ahead of looming deadline
By Clare Foran, CNN House Democrats on Monday introduced a short-term measure to extend government funding through March 11, an effort to avert a…
Continue Reading
Judge denies Ian Cranston release on bail; dramatic Barry Washington shooting video played in court
After dramatic videos of Ian Cranston’s fatal shooting of Barry Washington Jr. on a downtown street corner, and what led up to it, were played in…
Continue ReadingAn 8-year-old boy snuck a book he wrote onto a library shelf. More than 100 people are waiting to check it out
By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN An imaginative boy who loves comic books now has a graphic novel of his own on the shelves of his local library. Dillon…
Continue ReadingSteelers’ T.J. Watt surprises UPMC children’s cancer patient with 2 Super Bowl tickets
By KDKA Staff Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A cancer patient at UPMC Children’s Hospital…
Continue ReadingBayern ‘keeper Neuer has operation on knee, out for weeks
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich will be without Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer for some weeks after he opted for surgery on a troublesome knee. Bayern…
Continue ReadingFans checking out as Hoiberg’s Huskers continue to flounder
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Empty seats are outnumbering occupied ones at Nebraska men’s basketball home games as the…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 cases are one-third of the peak 3 weeks ago. Here’s where the US stands on other metrics
By Eric Levenson, CNN The Omicron wave of Covid-19 cases has receded significantly in the US over the past few weeks, but more people are dying each…
Continue ReadingHere’s how much house you can afford in your area
By Anna Bahney, CNN Business How tough is it to afford a home in this wild housing market? A lot depends on how much you earn and how many houses are…
Continue ReadingInitial report doesn’t ID cause of Pittsburgh bridge failure
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board initial review doesn’t identify the cause of a recent bridge collapse in…
Continue ReadingPegues: Williams reinstated at Louisville after suspension
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville interim coach Mike Pegues says that leading scorer and rebounder Malik Williams will return to the team this week…
Continue ReadingPolish finance minister resigns as new tax system stumbles
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s main ruling party says the country’s finance minister has resigned over “shortcomings” of the new…
Continue ReadingNYPD investigating 3 weekend incidents in Brooklyn as possible hate crimes
By Laura Studley, CNN Officers with the New York City Police Department’s hate crimes unit are investigating three incidents in Brooklyn over…
Continue ReadingChild shot in Port Richmond during argument between tow truck drivers: police
By Jasmine Payoute Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — A 3-year-old was caught in the crossfire…
Continue Reading
Prescribed burn of downed juniper planned on Crooked River National Grassland NNW of Prineville
If conditions remain favorable, firefighters will be igniting a prescribed burn in downed juniper Tuesday on the Crooked River National Grassland…
Continue ReadingAuburn still examining Harsin’s handling of football program
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn’s examination of football coach Bryan Harsin continues. The university is looking into Harsin’s program, which has…
Continue ReadingEU steps up fight to fend off risky foreign takeovers
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is successfully stepping up the fight to fend off risky foreign takeovers from nations like China that could…
Continue ReadingEU steps up fight to fend off risky foreign takeovers
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is successfully stepping up the fight to fend off risky foreign takeovers from nations like China that could…
Continue Reading