By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has already driven up oil prices, will likely further magnify the high inflation that has engulfed the U.S. economy. At the same time, Powell said he is committed to doing whatever it will take
Continue ReadingBy Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Crude oil prices briefly surged to their highest levels since 2008 Thursday morning before pulling back a bit. Still, at about $110 a barrel, there are growing concerns that skyrocketing energy prices could lead to a severe economic pullback in the United States and around the globe. After
Continue ReadingBy Gabriela Vidal Click here for updates on this story EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois (KMOV) — As the world watches the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion, Edwardsville residents Michal and Christie Matras are getting a first-hand account from loved ones living just across the border. “It’s just mind-blowing and terrifying,” said Michal Matras, “A
Continue ReadingBy ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer The union for U.S. women’s national soccer team players is committing $2.5 million in no-fee, no-interest loan capital to more than 400 small businesses, with a focus on women and underserved communities. The pledge is part of a four-year deal with San Francisco-based Kiva, which crowdfunds loans to
Continue ReadingBy ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer The union for U.S. women’s national soccer team players is committing $2.5 million in no-fee, no-interest loan capital to more than 400 small businesses, with a focus on women and underserved communities. The pledge is part of a four-year deal with San Francisco-based Kiva, which crowdfunds loans to
Continue ReadingBy Betsy Webster Click here for updates on this story OLATHE, Kansas (KCTV) — As the fighting continues in Ukraine, one Olathe family is determined to get a group of Ukrainian orphans out of harm’s way. One of those orphans was on his way to becoming their adopted son. After one month as his host
Continue ReadingBy Judson Jones and Monica Garrett, CNN Five crashes, two of which killed three people, occurred along a stretch of I-95 in Volusia County, Florida, early Thursday, shutting down an 18-mile stretch of the interstate in both directions. The highway was re-opened Friday after repairs were completed overnight, said Lt. Kim Montes, a public information
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A California doctor known as a leading purveyor of coronavirus misinformation pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge on Thursday for joining the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last year. Dr. Simone Gold, founder of the anti-vaccine group America’s Frontline Doctors, entered the plea to a charge
Continue ReadingBy CBSLA Staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A video depicting an officer with the Veterans Affairs Police Department swinging his baton at a suspect on the ground more than two dozen times has raised questions about possible police brutality. In a span of 32 seconds, the video
Continue ReadingBy Faith Karimi, CNN Ukrainian tennis star Sergiy Stakhovsky was vacationing with his family in Dubai when Russian forces invaded his home country. He made a tough decision to leave his wife and three young children at their home in Hungary and return to his homeland to join the fight. He’s now a member of
Continue ReadingCNN By George Ramsay The 2022 Winter Paralympics officially got under way on Friday, with the start of the Games marked by the presence of the full Ukrainian delegation inside Beijing’s Bird’s Nest stadium at the Opening Ceremony. All of Ukraine’s Para athletes made it to the Chinese capital — a feat described as a
Continue ReadingBy Emily Rittman Click here for updates on this story LENEXA, Kansas (KPTV) — Court records show investigators found pipe bombs and a GPS tracking device while investigating a suspected double murder-suicide in Lenexa. According to a search warrant filed during the investigation, Lenexa police were called to a home near Laurelwood Street and Renner
Continue ReadingMarysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) – Países de todo el mundo están comenzando a vivir una nueva normalidad o al menos aprendiendo a convivir con el covid-19. En Estados Unidos, los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) dieron a conocer un documento en el que delinean
Continue ReadingDETROIT (AP) — Elon Musk is inviting the United Auto Workers union to hold an organizing vote at Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California. On Twitter Wednesday, Musk wrote that he invited the union to hold a vote at its convenience and that Tesla would do nothing to stop it. The UAW wouldn’t comment Thursday but
Continue ReadingDETROIT (AP) — Elon Musk is inviting the United Auto Workers union to hold an organizing vote at Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California. On Twitter Wednesday, Musk wrote that he invited the union to hold a vote at its convenience and that Tesla would do nothing to stop it. The UAW wouldn’t comment Thursday but
Continue ReadingBy Matt Egan US oil prices briefly spiked on Thursday to their highest level in nearly 14 years, as concerns about disruptions to Russia’s supplies continue. US crude jumped as much as 5.4% to $116.57 a barrel early Thursday — the highest trade since September 22, 2008. A week earlier Lehman Brothers collapsed. However, the
Continue ReadingBy Matt Egan, CNN Business The war in Ukraine is raging. The oil market is panicking. Russian oil has not been directly targeted by the West’s crushing sanctions on Moscow — so far, at least. In fact, the United States and Europe have gone out of their way to avoid hitting Russia’s fossil fuels. But
Continue ReadingCNN By Matt Egan, CNN Business The war in Ukraine is raging. The oil market is panicking. Russian oil has not been directly targeted by the West’s crushing sanctions on Moscow — so far, at least. In fact, the United States and Europe have gone out of their way to avoid hitting Russia’s fossil fuels.
Continue ReadingBy Drew Marine Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A big announcement from the Portland City Council Wednesday, the sale and use of fireworks is now banned within city limits. They cited the state’s recent record-high temperatures and dry conditions, which they said create an imminent risk of starting wildfires.
Continue ReadingTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Florida is lifting its three-decade ban on catching and killing goliath groupers. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted Thursday to allow the catching of 200 younger goliaths of between 2- and 3-feet in length annually. That would put them at about 30 pounds. Adult goliaths typically weigh 400 pounds
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