By Annie Grayer, CNN A plan to reopen the US Capitol after being shut down to the public for two years as the result of the coronavirus pandemic is under review, a source familiar with the plans tells CNN. On Monday, United States Capitol Police met with the House and Senate sergeants at arms, staff
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN Business) — A medida que se intensifica el ataque de Rusia en Ucrania, el temor a una lluvia radiactiva producida por ataques accidentales o intencionados a las centrales nucleares ucranianas, o por el uso de una bomba nuclear, ha disparado la demanda de píldoras de yoduro de potasio. En caso
Continue ReadingBy Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Director Jane Campion has apologized to tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams, calling a comment she made during her acceptance speech at Sunday night’s Critics Choice Awards “thoughtless.” The social media ire directed toward Campion over her speech for best director stemmed from one particular moment that came after she acknowledged
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer General manager Tom Telesco has continued the Los Angeles Chargers’ aggressive makeover of their defense by agreeing to terms with three players. The Chargers have reached deals with cornerback J.C. Jackson along with defensive tackles Sebastian Joseph-Day and Austin Johnson. People familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Associated
Continue ReadingEAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have tendered a contract offer to restricted free agent kicker Greg Joseph. They took a step toward establishing some stability at a problematic position for the team. Joseph received the right-of-first-refusal tender. That’s a one-year, $2.433 million deal that gives the Vikings the chance to match any offer
Continue ReadingBy Peter D’Oench Click here for updates on this story MONROE COUNTY, Florida (WFOR) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents responded to a human smuggling incident involving a large group of Haitian migrants in Monroe County. According to CBP officials, the migrants were near the vicinity of Cudjoe Key, near mile marker 26, about
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The U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment that accuses a former Oregon Department of Corrections nurse of sexually assaulting a dozen women in custody at the state women’s prison in Wilsonville.
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Rozner Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — We are approaching the two-year anniversary of New York City restaurants shutting down because of COVID. One eatery says it survived that dark time because of a program that fed health care workers while also keeping cooks in the
Continue ReadingBy CHUCK KING Associated PRess JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina will be a late arrival for what could be his final spring training. Molina is heading into his 19th and likely final season with St. Louis. The 10-time All-Star and nine-time Gold Glove winner agreed to a $10 million, one-year
Continue ReadingPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso said he wasn’t hurt when his car flipped over in an accident in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday. The All-Star slugger said his wife, Haley, was in the car behind his and notified authorities. Also, Mets ace Jacob deGrom said he intends to
Continue ReadingBy MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer People with knowledge of the deals have confirmed to The Associated Press that the Bengals reached contract agreements with Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Alex Cappa and offensive lineman Ted Karras, formerly of the New England Patriots. The Bengals went right after their biggest area of need, protectors for quarterback
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Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction report for the week of March 14-18.
Continue ReadingROME (AP) — Ciro Immobile has converted a penalty to become Lazio’s all-time leading scorer in Serie A. The Rome club beat relegation-threatened Venezia 1-0. The victory enabled Lazio to leapfrog Atalanta and Roma into fifth place and boost its chances of direct qualification for the Europa League. Immobile’s second-half goal was his 144th in
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Gray and Rachel Ramirez, CNN With 61% of the contiguous US in drought, wouldn’t it be nice if we could just “make it rain” or just “make more snow?” Well, certain parts of the country are doing just that, sort of. It’s called cloud seeding, and it’s nothing new. It’s been around since
Continue ReadingBy Joe Sutton, Danielle Hackett, Scott Glover and Sandra Gonzalez, CNN A Florida judge on Monday blocked the release of certain records related to the death investigation of actor and comedian Bob Saget. According to court minutes obtained by CNN affiliate WKMG, Ninth Judicial Circuit Judge Vincent Chiu granted the Saget family’s petition for the
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer The Seattle Mariners have acquired All-Star outfielder Jesse Winker and third baseman Eugenio Suárez from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a package of players. The trade gives the Mariners what they coveted for their batting order. Seattle is sending the Reds pitcher Justin Dunn, outfielder Jake Fraley and
Continue ReadingBy PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s human rights panel has ruled in favor of a transgender woman who complained that she was discriminated against when she was denied a room by an assisted living facility. The Maine Human Rights Commission voted 3-2 on Monday that there were reasonable grounds that Sunrise
Continue ReadingINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts are adding former receiver Reggie Wayne, former linebacker Cato June and former safety Mike Mitchell to their coaching staff. Team officials made the announcement in a flurry of moves made Monday. The hirings come after Indy lost defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus to the Chicago Bears during the offseason. Other
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Oregon poachers beware, there is a new force in the courts: an anti-poaching special prosecutor. Jay D. Hall, hired last month as a new assistant attorney general with the Oregon Department of Justice, is serious about prosecuting wildlife crimes.
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment that accuses a former Oregon Department of Corrections nurse of sexually assaulting a dozen women in custody at the state women’s prison. Oregon Public Broadcasting reports 37-year-old Tony Klein pleaded not guilty Monday to 21 counts of “depriving the victims of their
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