By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two Black coaches have joined Brian Flores in his lawsuit alleging racist hiring practices by the NFL toward coaches and general managers. The updated lawsuit filed Thursday in Manhattan federal court adds coaches Steve Wilks and Ray Horton. Wilks alleges he was discriminated against by the
Continue ReadingBy Mike Hellgren Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — A disgraced former Baltimore detective has testified against his ex-partner in his corruption trial. Former Detective Robert Hankard is fighting charges that he lied on police reports and provided a BB gun used to frame a man for crimes he never
Continue ReadingBy WBZ Staff Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Boston’s Licensing Board voted unanimously Thursday to indefinitely suspend Sons of Boston’s liquor license, saying, “it is unsafe for them to continue to operate.” The license was up for review because a bouncer was charged with killing a Marine veteran outside
Continue ReadingBy Naomi Thomas, CNN Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said on Wednesday that he thinks there will be an uptick in cases of Covid-19 over the next few weeks and that it is likely that there could be a surge in the fall. “I think we should
Continue ReadingBy ELLEN KNICKMEYER and FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has newly targeted Vladimir Putin’s adult daughters in the sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The move has ripped aside the lifelong privacy the Russian president maintains over his closest ties. He’s avoided mention of the two women’s full names in
Continue ReadingAbby Baggini, CNN Artwork worth $46 million has been seized by Finnish Customs on its return to Russia, according to a statement from the government agency Wednesday. Customs said that, due to European Union sanctions, it had confiscated three shipments of Russian paintings and sculptures over the weekend at Vaalimaa, a southeastern border crossing point.
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Pink Floyd is releasing its first new music in almost three decades to raise money for the people of Ukraine. “Hey Hey Rise Up” features Pink Floyd members David Gilmour and Nick Mason, with vocals from Ukrainian singer Andriy Khlyvnyuk of the band BoomBox. The track features Khlyvnyuk singing a patriotic Ukrainian
Continue ReadingBy PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods is back. The five-time Masters champion shot a 1-under 71 in his first competitive round since a devastating car wreck 14 months ago that could’ve cost him his right leg. Woods walked with the slightest hint of a limp, and he couldn’t quite
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, CNN Business Sanctions put in place in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have caused the nation’s air carriers to lose 79 of their commercial jets, nearly 10% of their combined fleets. The sanctions by multiple countries require the international aircraft leasing companies that own the jets to have repossessed them by
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Nota del editor: Este reportaje presenta contenido explícito. Lviv, Ucrania (CNN) — Iryna Filkina tenía grandes planes para este año. Estaba por cumplir 53 en abril y quería enfocarse en sí misma después de pasar las últimas tres décadas trabajando sin descanso y criando a sus dos hijas entre las ciudades de Bucha e
Continue ReadingBy Sophia Saifi and Rhea Mogul, CNN, and journalist Azaz Syed Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that a decision to block a vote of no-confidence against Prime Minister Imran Khan was unconstitutional, with legislators now set to vote on Saturday. The Supreme Court reached the unanimous decision after special proceedings that stretched to four days
Continue ReadingJOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As Shawn Mendes prepares to embark on a massive global tour, the 23-year-old performer released an emotional single reflecting his breakup with Camila Cabello. Mendes says “When You’re Gone” was about processing the loss in his life. Mendes believes he’s matured as an artist, especially with the
Continue ReadingBy BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon and the International Monetary Fund have reached a tentative agreement on comprehensive economic policies that could eventually pave the way for unlocking billions of dollars in loans to the crisis-hit country. The agreement was announced by Prime Minister Najib Mikati after a meeting with IMF delegates
Continue ReadingFRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has tweeted that she tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms but will continue working at home. She wrote Thursday on Twitter that she’s vaccinated, received a booster shot and her symptoms are “reasonably mild.” The 66-year-old said there’s no impact on the bank
Continue ReadingFRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has tweeted that she tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms but will continue working at home. She wrote Thursday on Twitter that she’s vaccinated, received a booster shot and her symptoms are “reasonably mild.” The 66-year-old said there’s no impact on the bank
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Virginia police officer who pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol with another off-duty officer has testified that he had hoped the mob could overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election that day. Jurors heard that testimony on Thursday by former Rocky Mount police
Continue ReadingBy PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has gone through a consequential year of success, both on and off the basketball court. Along the way, Staley has become the voice of leadership and direction in the women’s game. She jokes often that she never planned to get into coaching before accepting
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The Bend Police Department is launching a new texting tool next week that’s designed to better communicate with community members who call 911 or the Deschutes County non-emergency number to request police assistance — and who officials acknowledge have often felt “left in the dark” in the past.
Continue ReadingBy Rob Picheta, CNN As Russia’s war in Ukraine enters a pivotal new phase, fighting is intensifying in the east of the country and officials have warned of a battle that “will remind you of the Second World War.” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Thursday that fighting in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine
Continue ReadingCNN By Rob Picheta, CNN As Russia’s war in Ukraine enters a pivotal new phase, fighting is intensifying in the east of the country and officials have warned of a battle that “will remind you of the Second World War.” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Thursday that fighting in the Donbas region of eastern
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