By Jeremy Diamond, CNN The White House will roll out a new strategy laying out the next phase of its response to the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday, two administration officials told CNN, outlining a vision that involves fewer disruptions to daily life while preparing for the unpredictable potential of another game-changing variant. The White House’s
Continue ReadingBy DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The former juror at the center of Scott Peterson’s bid for a new trial in the murder of his pregnant wife blurted out during jury deliberations in 2004 “that he should basically pay for killing ‘little man.’ ” Tuesday’s testimony by former fellow juror Gregory Beratlis
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press The parents of a transgender teenager in Texas say in a lawsuit that the state is investigating them after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott ordered officials to look into reports of gender-confirming care for kids as abuse. The parents of the 16-year-old girl asked a state judge Tuesday to block Texas
Continue ReadingBy NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Thick black smoke billowed across the grounds of New Zealand’s Parliament and sirens blared as retreating protesters against coronavirus vaccine mandates set fire to tents, mattresses and chairs. It appeared to be a final act of defiance as police broke up the camp that protesters
Continue ReadingBy MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — America’s newest weather satellite has blasted off on a mission to improve wildfire and flood forecasting in the West. The satellite rocketed from Cape Canaveral, Florida, late Tuesday afternoon. It’s the third satellite in a nearly $12 billion series that is considered among the
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — La Justicia argentina investiga un caso de presunta violación grupal ocurrida en plena luz del día en el barrio de Palermo, en Buenos Aires. La Policía de la Ciudad detuvo este lunes a seis hombres de entre 20 y 24 años, luego de que los vecinos de la zona denunciaron
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation has reached an eight-year multimedia rights agreement with Turner Sports that will put broadcasts of both men’s and women’s national team games on TNT, TBS and HBO Max. The broadcast deal starts in 2023 and runs through 2030. The primary home for national team games will be HBO
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press Oil prices soared and investors shifted more money out of stocks and into ultra-safe U.S. government bonds as Russia stepped up its war on Ukraine. The price of oil surged back above $100 a barrel Tuesday to its highest level since 2014 after Russia, a major energy producer, faced further isolation and
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Two British executives have been charged with cheating investors out of millions of dollars in a suspected scam that promised investments used for loans were backed by fine wines. An indictment returned Monday in Brooklyn federal court charged Stephen Burton and James Wellesley with conspiracy and wire fraud. A news release
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Two British executives have been charged with cheating investors out of millions of dollars in a suspected scam that promised investments used for loans were backed by fine wines. An indictment returned Monday in Brooklyn federal court charged Stephen Burton and James Wellesley with conspiracy and wire fraud. A news release
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN) — Es muy poco probable que el primer rover planetario de Europa se lance en 2022, dijo el lunes la Agencia Espacial Europea (ESA, por sus siglas en inglés), dada la invasión de Ucrania por parte de Rusia y las sanciones impuestas al país como resultado. El ExoMars Rover, una colaboración entre
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers’ season has taken another strange turn. All-Star point guard Darius Garland has been slowed for weeks by a nagging back injury that could affect him the rest of the way. Garland missed his third straight game and eighth overall on Monday night. Garland’s
Continue ReadingBy Munashe Kwangwari Click here for updates on this story FRANKFORT, Kentucky (WLKY) — In a state where sports are the talk of each town, making money on them is still illegal. “As far as neighboring states,” said Rep. Adam Koenig (R-Erlanger). “Every state has legalized it except for Missouri.” Koenig is looking to change
Continue ReadingCNN, CNNBUSINESS By Mark Thompson, CNN Business Russia’s biggest search engine could collapse as financial fallout from the invasion of Ukraine spreads. Yandex, which handles about 60% of internet search traffic in Russia and operates a big ride-hailing business, said Thursday that it may be unable to pay its debts as a consequence of the
Continue ReadingBy ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The State Bar of California says it is investigating a lawyer for former President Donald Trump for possibly breaking legal and ethical rules relating to the 2020 election. John Eastman wrote a memo arguing Trump could stay in office despite losing the election. Critics have likened
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Round one to Tyson Fury? The WBC heavyweight champion’s all-British title defense against Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium might not be until April 23 but Fury believes he has got the upper hand already. Whyte didn’t turn up to the first press conference to publicize the fight on Tuesday. Fury’s U.K. promoter,
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Michigan-based Blake’s Hard Cider plans to expand its presence and production to the West Coast by entering into an agreement to acquire the operating assets of Avid Hard Cider Co. based in Bend, Oregon.
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story HOOVER, Alabama (WVTM) — A Hoover 10-year-old fighting a potentially life-threatening condition received the surprise of a lifetime Monday morning! Through wish-granting organization Magic Moments, Deer Valley Elementary student Carter Cullen learned he is going on a week-long vacation to Orlando! Carter was surprised during
Continue ReadingROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — National scoring leader Caitlin Clark of Iowa is the Big Ten player of the year. Kim Barnes Arico of Michigan is coach of the year. Clark averages 27.5 points per game. She was the choice for the top honor in voting by league coaches and a panel of media members. The
Continue ReadingBy ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Roman Abramovich’s attempt to shift the “stewardship and care” of Chelsea to the Premier League club’s foundation has sparked the trustees to report the move to the British body overseeing charities. The unexpected announcement from the Chelsea owner, which lacked full clarity, was issued on
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