SEATTLE (AP) — Health officials say the subvariant of omicron known as BA.2 accounts for about one-fourth of COVID-19 cases sequenced in Washington. The Seattle Times reports the subvariant has steadily spread in the state, and across the country and Europe, but researchers are hopeful any potential wave of the new strain won’t cause as
Continue ReadingBy KEN MILLER Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Six teenage girls on a high school lunch break were killed when their small car with only four seats collided with a large truck hauling rocks, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Wednesday. The crash occurred shortly after noon Tuesday in Tishomingo, a rural city of about
Continue ReadingBy Kirsten Mitchell Click here for updates on this story WOODBURY, Minnesota (WCCO) — Precious cargo travels on Interstate 94 every day. But on Sunday night, a couple from New Richmond, Wisconsin, delivered something special. At 6 pounds 15 ounces, baby Ariel is Baily and Tim Bieniek-Phelps’ little bundle of joy. “She smiles all the
Continue ReadingBy JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The chief of the United Nations has announced a project to put every person on Earth in range of early warning systems for natural disasters within five years. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the project with the Geneva-based World Meteorological Organization aims to make the alert systems
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez, CNN On her day, Ashleigh Barty was an unstoppable force. Her sudden retirement at the age of just 25 comes as a shock not only due to her age, but because she looked set to dominate women’s tennis for the foreseeable future. Barty’s mixture of crushing groundstrokes and slice backhand, which is
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A lawsuit filed by the mother of a third grader says a Multnomah Education Service District worker inflicted illegal corporal punishment by throwing the student with disabilities across a room. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the complaint says Tiria Jones’ 9-year-old son, who has autism, had attended Four Creeks School for five days
Continue ReadingBy MIKE SILVERMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A display case in his old high school gave David T. Little the inspiration for his first opera — a work that 18 years later has followed an unusual path to a nomination at this year’s Grammy awards. “Soldier Songs,” an hour-long piece for baritone and
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — Las autoridades de Nevada solicitan la ayuda del público para encontrar a una mujer de 18 años que lleva desaparecida más de una semana. La desaparición de Naomi Irion es “de naturaleza sospechosa”, según un comunicado de prensa de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Lyon, Nevada. Irion fue vista por
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Hendrick Motorsports is off to a consistent start in NASCAR’s top series. William Byron became the third winner in five races for the Chevrolet team at reconfigured Atlanta, and defending series champion Chase Elliott remains atop the point standings. All three series head to Austin, Texas this weekend to compete on
Continue ReadingBy REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Ana Margarita Rojas and Elena Hernáiz have shared their lives for more than three decades and raised a son together in Venezuela’s capital. Their neighbors, a bank teller and even hospital workers recognize them as a couple and never question when they refer to each
Continue ReadingBy PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer Georgia women’s basketball coach Joni Taylor is leaving for Southeastern Conference rival Texas A&M. The Lady Bulldogs announced that Taylor has taken the job with the Aggies after seven years with Georgia. Taylor replaces Gary Blair, who retired after nearly two decades as the Aggies coach and led them
Continue ReadingBy Gabby Orr, CNN Former President Donald Trump has yanked his endorsement from Alabama Senate hopeful Mo Brooks, promising to make a new endorsement in the race before the May 24 primary. “Mo Brooks of Alabama made a horrible mistake recently when he went ‘woke’ and stated, referring to the 2020 Presidential Election Scam, ‘Put
Continue ReadingOscar Holland, CNN In 1958, artist Yves Klein famously opened an exhibition called “The Void,” which saw him place a large cabinet in an otherwise empty room. Thousands of paying visitors turned up at a Paris gallery to catch a glimpse of nothing at all. Following the show’s success, the French artist then took the
Continue ReadingBy MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Most pop stars take some time before they hit the big time, putting out a few albums before one sticks. With Rick Astley, it took just his first song. The album would be 1987′s multi-platinum debut “Whenever You Need Somebody,” with, of course, that single
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced a plan Wednesday to ensure every single person on the planet has access to early warning systems for extreme weather and climate disasters within the next five years. Early warning systems inform people that dangerous weather is on the way. They have been crucial in
Continue ReadingBy Charles Riley, CNN Business Western sanctions are decimating Russia’s economy and sending shockwaves through global markets. Still, there is more to come from the United States and its allies. President Joe Biden flies to Europe on Wednesday on a trip that includes meetings with EU, NATO and G7 leaders. On Thursday, Biden will announce
Continue ReadingBy KIM CHANDLER and JILL COLVIN Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has rescinded his endorsement of Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks in his state’s Republican Senate primary, dealing a major blow to the congressman’s campaign. The former president blamed Brooks’ performance and what Trump perceived as Brooks’ attempt to move Republicans
Continue ReadingMANSFIELD, Texas (AP) — Authorities say one person was critically injured when their vehicle struck a natural gas pipeline in a Dallas suburb, sparking a huge fire and triggering evacuations of a nearby neighborhood. The Mansfield Fire Department says the blaze was extinguished after a few hours and residents were allowed to return home early
Continue ReadingBy SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm has proposed a 500 million-euro aid package to help food producers in the 27-nation bloc weather the economic impact of the war in Ukraine. With Russia and Ukraine providing about 30% of the world’s wheat, the war has led to higher food
Continue ReadingBy SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm has proposed a 500 million-euro aid package to help food producers in the 27-nation bloc weather the economic impact of the war in Ukraine. With Russia and Ukraine providing about 30% of the world’s wheat, the war has led to higher food
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