By Paula Newton and Travis Caldwell, CNN A demonstration that began with a group of truckers objecting to new Canadian Covid-19 vaccine mandates and escalated into wider protests over the weekend continued Wednesday, as authorities say multiple investigations into criminal activity are underway in the nation’s capital. There are fewer protesters in Ottawa now than
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Ramirez, Ella Nilsen and John Keefe, CNN Amid a surge in gas prices and slow action on clean energy in Congress, a new poll shows Americans are unhappy with US energy policies and unsatisfied with the quality of their environment. The annual Gallup “Mood of the Nation” poll, which was conducted from January
Continue ReadingBy ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An American farmer is jailed in Ukraine on charges he attempted to assassinate a former business partner who is now a government minister. The family of Kurt Groszhans says the charges are bogus and designed to stifle his claims of corruption. His former partner, Roman Leshchenko, has
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer BEIJING (AP) — China’s men’s hockey team at the Beijing Olympics features 19 players who were born, trained or both in North America. The group includes Americans Jake Chelios and Jeremy Smith and Canadians Brandon Yip and Ryan Sproul. Some have no connection to China other than playing for
Continue ReadingBy David G. Allan, CNN I can’t think of a more fitting start to this story than to point out it’s the same one I wrote last year, with some dates changed to reflect two years into the pandemic instead of one. Don’t be bothered. You probably never read it last year, and if you
Continue ReadingBy DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Major oil-producing countries are adding just a bit more oil to the global economy. The decision Wednesday is likely to support prices that are near their highest level in seven years. The 23-member OPEC+ alliance is sticking with its road map and is adding 400,000
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Denmark’s men’s hockey team held its first pre-Olympic practice without six players after a spate of positive COVID-19 test results upon arriving in China. The Danish Olympic federation announced that forwards Matthias Asperup and Nick Olesen tested positive for the coronavirus and went into isolation. Former
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN Giannis Antetokounmpo notched his fourth triple-double of the season as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the visiting Washington Wizards 112-98 on Tuesday. The “Greek Freak” scored 33 points in total, adding 15 rebounds and 11 assists in yet another dominant performance. He has now surpassed Michael Jordan’s total of triple doubles and
Continue ReadingBy WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer American snowboarder Chloe Kim is eyeing a second Olympic gold medal in the halfpipe on her terms. Kim stormed to victory as a teenager in South Korea four years ago before taking an extended break. The now 21-year-old says she’s a different person than she was in Pyeongchang. Kim
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Adam Rippon delivered one of those quintessential Olympic moments four years ago in Pyeongchang, when his dazzling free skate helped to clinch the bronze medal for the U.S. in the team event to begin the figure skating program. Not only did Rippon leave fans breathless, he
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Chris Mazdzer tends to be the guy with just about all the answers for USA Luge. He always finds the quickest path to get where food is being served. He knows how to handle logistical issues. He can even advise on where to get a haircut.
Continue ReadingBy YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Sony says its profit for the quarter through December rose 11% on healthy sales from its film division, including the new Spider-Man movie. The Japanese electronics and entertainment company said its fiscal third quarter profit totaled 346 billion yen, or $3 billion. Sony said strong offerings
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer None of the elite athletes competing when Alpine skiing starts Sunday at the Olympics ever has been on the course that will be used to determine who takes home the medals. That’s because Beijing does not host World Cup races regularly and the test events normally held before a
Continue Readingolivertapia (CNN) — La nación insular del Pacífico de Tonga entró en confinamiento después de informar sus primeros casos comunitarios de covid-19, semanas después de que una enorme erupción volcánica y un tsunami devastaran partes del archipiélago. Captan ondas de choque a 5.000 km del volcán de Tonga 0:47 Se descubrieron dos casos positivos entre
Continue ReadingBy KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady took the New England Patriots to the top echelon of the NFL during his 20-year run with the team, filling up stat sheets and the franchise’s trophy case while winning six Super Bowl titles. He remained the region’s favorite sports son even after
Continue ReadingBy GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — More than 30 new COVID-19 cases are being detected daily ahead of the Beijing Olympics but organizers say they aren’t worried and expect numbers to drop within days. The 32 new cases confirmed Tuesday included 15 people arriving at the airport in China and 17 among
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Double-digit leads in the second half with a berth in the Super Bowl at stake are typically pretty safe in the NFL. That wasn’t the case on conference championship Sunday, when the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers both blew leads in the latest in chapter for
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Pac-12′s two highest-ranked teams meet for the second time in nine days when No. 3 UCLA plays at No. 7 Arizona on Thursday. The Bruins won the first game 75-59 at home by shutting down one of the nation’s top offenses. The Wildcats shot 31% and went 7 for 28
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Pac-12′s two highest-ranked teams meet for the second time in nine days when No. 3 UCLA plays at No. 7 Arizona on Thursday. The Bruins won the first game 75-59 at home by shutting down one of the nation’s top offenses. The Wildcats shot 31% and went 7 for 28
Continue ReadingCNN, CNNBUSINESS By Paul LeBlanc and Katie Bo Lillis, CNN The FBI is urging Olympic athletes to leave their personal cell phones at home and instead take burner phones to the Beijing Winter Olympics this month, citing the potential for “malicious cyber activities.” “The FBI urges all athletes to keep their personal cell phones at
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