By LORNE COOK and SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union officials say the 27-nation bloc should impose “biting sanctions” on Russian trade and hit officials responsible for “sham referendums” held in parts of Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the Kremlin-orchestrated referendums on joining Russia “are an illegal attempt
Continue ReadingBy TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Forward Nico Williams may have secured his spot in Spain’s World Cup squad with a well-timed header across the area to set up a decisive goal. The 20-year-old Williams came off the bench to assist Álvaro Morata’s 88th-minute winner in a victory over Portugal that guaranteed
Continue ReadingBy Steve Almasy and Dakin Andone, CNN Almost half of all deaths from tropical cyclones come from storm surge. While many people focus on the wind speed of storms, the danger often comes from the water flowing in from the ocean. Privately, you may be wondering (and you wouldn’t be alone): “What exactly is storm
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) — Hailey Bieber aclaró una teoría que durante mucho tiempo ha molestado a algunos de seguidores de su esposo, Justin. La modelo participó en un episodio de la nueva temporada del podcast “Call Her Daddy” que se publicó este miércoles. El presentador Alex Cooper le preguntó acerca de que la hayan llamado “rompehogares”,
Continue ReadingTRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey grand jury has indicted 14 corrections officers on charges stemming from what authorities said was a brutal attack in 2021 on inmates at the state’s only prison for women. The grand jury handed up the indictments after a more than yearlong investigation into the events at the Edna
Continue ReadingGOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… After a smoky morning, the advance of the next system will bring us breezy conditions with some rain showers today. Our chance of rain will increase through the day as highs reach the low to mid 70’s. Westerly winds at 5-15 mph will gust as high as 20-25 mph. Winds turn
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Chloë Grace Moretz is opening up about how fame and social media caused her to “basically” become a “recluse.” “For a long time I was able to be the Chloë that people see and the Chloë that I am in private,” the “Kick-Ass” star said in an interview with Hunger.
Continue ReadingMILAN (AP) — Inter Milan has reported smaller losses and an increase in revenue for 2021-22 compared to the previous financial year. Inter ended the financial year with a loss of 140 million euros ($135 million). That is a reduction of just over 105 million euros ($101 million) compared to the record 245.6 million euro
Continue ReadingBy GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Denmark will wear team jerseys at the World Cup that protest the human rights record of host nation Qatar. A black option was unveiled Wednesday to honor migrant workers who died during construction work for the tournament. Denmark-based kit manufacturer Hummel says the black design is
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Benjamin Pedersen is the first driver to land a promotion from Indy Lights into IndyCar. AJ Foyt Racing confirmed Wednesday that Pedersen will be part of its 2023 lineup. Pedersen is a 23-year-old dual citizen of Denmark and the United States. He spent last season running the full
Continue ReadingBy JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A new government report says oil spills from tankers and pipelines in U.S. dropped dramatically from the last decade of the 1990s to the one from 2010 through 2019. It says the amount spilled and dumped in wastewater from drilling rigs and production platforms has increased
Continue ReadingBy JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A new government report says oil spills from tankers and pipelines in U.S. dropped dramatically from the last decade of the 1990s to the one from 2010 through 2019. It says the amount spilled and dumped in wastewater from drilling rigs and production platforms has increased
Continue ReadingMILAN (AP) — Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi will become the first woman to referee a Serie A soccer match when she takes charge of Sassuolo’s match against Salernitana on Sunday. The 31-year-old Ferrieri Caputi was promoted to the Serie A refereeing pool for this season. She became the first female to referee a match involving
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN “Chicago Med” star Marlyne Barrett is opening up about her battle with uterine and ovarian cancer. The actress received the diagnosis in July, telling People it was a shock. “The initial experience was a shock, a shock to my womanhood,” she said. “I didn’t believe them, but when they showed me
Continue ReadingBy Reg Chapman Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — Finding a safe space when gunfire erupts. That’s the reality for some people living on Minneapolis’ north side. One woman has taken what some might think a pretty extreme measure, but it’s what she did to feel safe as she lays
Continue ReadingBAGHDAD (AP) — Four security officers have been wounded as four rockets landed in Baghdad’s Green Zone government area. Iraqi state news reported the rocket attacks in the heavily fortified area on Wednesday as parliament met. They voted in favor of Speaker Mohammed Halbousi, rejecting his resignation request. The U.S. has often accused Iranian-backed militia
Continue ReadingSAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Two children drowned in eastern El Salvador after being swept away in a rain-swollen gully on their way home from school. El Salvador’s Civil Defense agency said a third child was rescued and taken to a hospital for medical attention. Residents of the area eventually recovered the two victims’
Continue ReadingBy Mike Darnay, Bryant Reed Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Multiple Pittsburgh Police cruisers were destroyed overnight after being set on fire. The incident occurred just after 2:30 a.m. at the Pittsburgh Police training facility along North Lincoln Avenue on the city’s North Side. Firefighters arrived at the scene and
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey Tom Hanks is releasing a novel. The Oscar winner’s debut novel, “The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece,” will be up for sale in bookstores next May. The story centers around the opening of a movie that is a “colossal, star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film” and involves a timeline from the
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Usery Click here for updates on this story GLEN CARBON, Illinois (KMOV) — Two Glen Carbon police officers who helped to deliver a healthy baby boy were honored Tuesday night. Officer Zachary Walters and Sergeant Jeffrey Blind were in the area of Lucinda Drive when a 911 call came in for a woman
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