By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Covid-19 vaccinations could save thousands of lives and billions of dollars this winter. A new analysis suggests that if more people in the United States get their booster by the end of the year, about 90,000 Covid-19 deaths could be prevented this fall and winter. But if booster vaccinations continue at
Continue ReadingBy CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian authorities say more than 20 people who were abducted from a passenger train have regained their freedom after more than six months. AA government committee assembled by Nigeria’s chief of defense staff said Wednesday that it “secured the release and took custody of all the
Continue ReadingBy PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Wildlife agencies in the U.S. are finding elevated levels of a class of toxic chemicals in game animals such as deer. The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After 15 years running SXSW’s film festival, director Janet Pierson is stepping down. Her longtime deputy, Claudette Godfrey, will take over leading the annual Austin, Texas, gathering, one of America’s premier film festivals. SXSW announced the change Wednesday, saying that Pierson, a longtime champion of
Continue ReadingBy ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press For more than a decade, Jake Lacy has been a recognizable actor appearing in film and television. He’s popped up on the final season of “The Office” as a new salesman at Dunder Mifflin and as a suitor for Rooney Mara in “Carol.” He also had a recurring role on
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Brian Robinson Jr. practiced with the Washington Commanders for the first time since being shot twice in an attempted robbery. The rookie running back returned to the practice field just over five weeks since the shooting. He could play as soon as Sunday against Tennessee.
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN Español) — La Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos requirió este martes al Estado de Nicaragua que libere “sin dilación” a 45 personas identificadas por organizaciones no gubernamentales como “presos políticos”, que están detenidas en ocho centros penales del país. El presidente de la Corte Interamericana, Ricardo Pérez Manrique, leyó en una
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Despite some above-average early-fall temperatures, all public use restrictions on the Deschutes National Forest were lifted Wednesday, officials said.
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Strickland, CNN When astronomers combine the observational powers of James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope, they capture more detailed portraits of the cosmos. A new image showcasing a galactic pair, shared by NASA on Wednesday, is the striking result of using data from both space observatories. The telescopes each contributed observations
Continue ReadingBy Heather Abraham Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — How sweet it is when someone comes along to provide a helping hand. Last week, KDKA’s Heather Abraham introduced you to the Feda family, who are behind the Cookie Cookie Ice Cream company. They opened last month in Kennedy Township with the
Continue ReadingARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Yankees slugger Aaron Judge isn’t in the starting lineup for New York’s regular-season finale a day after his 62nd home run that broke Roger Maris’ 61-year-old American League single-season record. The Yankees wrapped up a four-game series in Texas. The AL East champion Yankees open the AL Division Series next Tuesday.
Continue ReadingBy DORIAN COLBERT RosterWatch It’s difficult to believe that it’s already Week 5 of the NFL season, but what isn’t hard to fathom is the likelihood that these fantasy stars will cross the end zone at least once this week. These are the best bets to score in Week 5.
Continue ReadingBy MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.. (AP) — For the first time in 20 years, a Russian cosmonaut rocketed from the U.S. on Wednesday, launching to the International Space Station alongside NASA and Japanese astronauts despite tensions over the war in Ukraine. “We’re so glad to do it together,” said Anna Kikina,
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN Actress Hilary Swank is going to be a mom — of two! The Oscar winner, 48, announced the happy news Wednesday on “Good Morning America.” “This is something that I’ve been wanting for a long time and my next thing is I’m gonna be a mom. And not just of one,
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Week 5 kicks off Thursday night with two teams struggling to adjust to their new veteran quarterbacks. The Indianapolis Colts are 1-2-1 with Matt Ryan under center and the Broncos are 2-2 with Russell Wilson. Both teams have major issues in the backfield with the Broncos losing running back Javonte Williams
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN Business) — Figurar en la lista de las mujeres más poderosas de Fortune se ha vuelto un poco más reñido este año. En reconocimiento a la globalización de los negocios, Fortune decidió fusionar sus listas nacionales e internacionales de mujeres líderes corporativas. Sin embargo, en cierto modo, la lista de las 10
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A major nonprofit health system with 140 hospitals in 21 states is reporting “an IT security issue” that has disrupted operations in multiple states. A spokesperson for the company, CommonSpirit Health, would not explain the nature of the apparent cyberattack, such as whether the organization’s IT network was hit by
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A major nonprofit health system with 140 hospitals in 21 states is reporting “an IT security issue” that has disrupted operations in multiple states. A spokesperson for the company, CommonSpirit Health, would not explain the nature of the apparent cyberattack, such as whether the organization’s IT network was hit by
Continue ReadingBy ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Reggie Carrillo knows firsthand that where you live can determine how hot your neighborhood gets. The environmental activist and educator resides in a largely Mexican American area of south-central Phoenix, where segregation once forced Black and Hispanic people to live south of the railroad tracks. More than
Continue ReadingBOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts’ governor’s office says the last of dozens of migrants shipped to Martha’s Vineyard last month are set to depart temporary shelter at a military base on Cape Cod for transitional housing by the end of the weekend. The Venezuelan migrants were lured onto Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ flights to Martha’s
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