Insurance magnate out of prison after convictions overturned
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina-based insurance magnate whose convictions on corruption-related counts were overturned by a federal appeals…
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Insurance magnate out of prison after convictions overturned
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina-based insurance magnate whose convictions on corruption-related counts were overturned by a federal appeals…
Continue ReadingUS investigates New Mexico helicopter crash that killed 4
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal investigators say evidence indicates that a helicopter that crashed in New…
Continue ReadingStaten Island ferry cuts service due to uptick of Covid-19 cases among staff members
By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN The Staten Island ferry, known for getting residents and commuters to and from Lower Manhattan to Staten Island in 25…
Continue ReadingChris Evans is not a fan of his fancy new iPhone
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By AJ Willingham, CNN Chris Evans isn’t too sure about these daggum newfangled iPhones. During an interview with Collider,…
Continue ReadingAntisemitism controversy at major art show ends with director’s resignation
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN The head of one of the world’s most prestigious art exhibitions has resigned after this year’s show became embroiled…
Continue ReadingDemocrats plan new legislation to establish net neutrality rules
By Brian Fung, CNN Business Two Democratic senators are planning to reopen a high-stakes battle over internet access in the coming weeks, with a bill…
Continue ReadingQ&A: Jordan Peele on the dreams and nightmares of ‘Nope’
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — There’s little in contemporary movies quite like the arrival of a new Jordan Peele film. They…
Continue ReadingWith a sniff or a swallow, new vaccines aim to put the brakes on Covid-19 spread
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Injected vaccines against the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 have been hugely successful, saving nearly 20 million lives…
Continue ReadingMost US public schools plan to keep masks optional for start of classes
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Students are heading to another school year amid the Covid-19 pandemic, but this time, there seem to be fewer…
Continue ReadingClemson’s top scorer PJ Hall to have right knee surgery
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson’s top men’s basketball scorer PJ Hall needs right knee surgery and the team says there’s no…
Continue ReadingKFC just rolled out a new menu item to attract a younger crowd
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business KFC is trying out a new type of chicken nugget in an effort to attract younger consumers. Starting Monday,…
Continue ReadingEx-Jan. 6 panel lawyer on track for Missouri US Senate run
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A former senior investigator for the U.S. House committee probing the Jan. 6 insurrection says he has enough signatures…
Continue ReadingKershaw to start All-Star Game for NL, McClanahan for AL
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will start for the National League on Tuesday night in…
Continue ReadingGM CEO Barra says headquarters to stay in downtown Detroit
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer NEW YORK (AP) — General Motors will keep its headquarters in its seven-building office tower complex in downtown…
Continue ReadingGM CEO Barra says headquarters to stay in downtown Detroit
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer NEW YORK (AP) — General Motors will keep its headquarters in its seven-building office tower complex in downtown…
Continue ReadingPrince Harry challenges divided world to reclaim democracies
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Britain’s Prince Harry is challenging people everywhere to adopt Nelson Mandela’s…
Continue ReadingTens of thousands of Afghans applying for US visas still face major delays
By Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN There are tens of thousands of Afghans who have applied for Special Immigrant Visas…
Continue ReadingStarbucks is reportedly considering selling its UK business
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business As prices surge and the UK economy struggles more than most of its peers, Starbucks is reportedly looking…
Continue ReadingTeen accused in supermarket shooting pleads not guilty to federal hate crime charges
By Mark Morales The 19-year-old accused of killing 10 people and injuring three others when he opened fire with a high-powered rifle at a Buffalo,…
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