Child tax credit enhancement fails to make it into federal spending bill
CNN By Tami Luhby, CNN Though a group of Democratic lawmakers and progressive advocates pushed hard to partially restore an enhancement to the child…
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Here’s what’s in the $1.7 trillion federal spending law
By Tami Luhby and Katie Lobosco, CNN President Joe Biden signed into law a $1.7 trillion yearlong federal government spending package on Thursday,…
Continue ReadingNTSB finds 119 deaths while using electric bikes, e-scooters
DETROIT (AP) — At least 119 people died while riding electric scooters or e-bikes from 2017 through 2021. That’s according to a study by the…
Continue ReadingNTSB finds 119 deaths while using electric bikes, e-scooters
DETROIT (AP) — At least 119 people died while riding electric scooters or e-bikes from 2017 through 2021. That’s according to a study by the…
Continue ReadingZuckerberg weighed naming Cambridge Analytica as a concern in 2017, months before data leak was revealed
By Brian Fung, CNN Mark Zuckerberg considered disclosing in 2017 that Facebook was investigating “organizations like Cambridge Analytica”…
Continue ReadingDream coach Wright, GM Padover get 5-year extensions
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Dream have made long-term commitments to their management team. Coach Tanisha Wright and general manager Dan Padover…
Continue ReadingNewberry expects quick turnaround after taking over at Navy
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer Navy athletic director Chet Gladchuk and new coach Brian Newberry say there is a lot about the football program that…
Continue ReadingFederal judge rules against California gun law that mimicked Texas’ abortion ban
By Tierney Sneed A federal judge has struck down part of a California gun law that was inspired by the novel legal mechanisms pioneered in a Texas…
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Warm Springs Tribal Police seek public’s help in finding missing 18-year-old
The Warm Springs Tribal Police Department said Tuesday it is seeking information from the public about the disappearance of LeBron Boise, 18, who…
Continue ReadingUS braces for dangerous blast of cold, wind and snow
By MARGARET STAFFORD, JOSH FUNK and JUAN LOZANO Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A large of swath of the U.S. braced for a dangerous mix of…
Continue ReadingSonya Eddy, star of ‘General Hospital,’ dead at 55
By Dan Heching, CNN Sonya Eddy, a veteran actress best known for her performance as nurse Epiphany Johnson on the soap opera “General…
Continue ReadingNo. 9 UConn coach Auriemma to miss 2nd straight game
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The No. 9 UConn women’s basketball team will be without coach Geno Auriemma for a second game. The 68-year-old is still…
Continue ReadingOutgoing governor: Nevada has to solve death penalty issue
By RIO YAMAT and KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Outgoing Gov. Steve Sisolak says his failed bid to have the state Board of Pardons…
Continue ReadingTurbulence persists as a major cause of injuries on flights
By BEN FINLEY Associated Press U.S. airlines have made steady improvements to their overall accident rate in recent years. But turbulence continues…
Continue ReadingTurbulent Honolulu flight illustrates phenomenon’s risks
By BEN FINLEY Associated Press The latest injuries from airplane turbulence were on flights to Honolulu and Houston, leading to a total of 41 people…
Continue ReadingFreshman Paveletzke scores 22, Wofford takes down Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Freshman Jackson Paveletzke scored Wofford’s final nine points and finished with 22 points to help the Terriers…
Continue ReadingShumate scores 19, Toledo beats Vermont 84-72
BURLINGTON, Vt. — JT Shumate’s 19 points helped Toledo defeat Vermont 84-72. Shumate also contributed five rebounds for the Rockets. Setric…
Continue ReadingBellinger looking forward to fresh start after joining Cubs
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Cody Bellinger is looking forward to a fresh start with the Chicago Cubs and showing that he can…
Continue ReadingNassau County Republican leader says allegations about George Santos’ resume are ‘serious’
By Chandelis Duster, CNN Discrepancies on New York Rep.-elect George Santos’ resume are “serious” and the GOP politician…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico seeks tougher provisions for US nuclear dump
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — State officials on Tuesday released a draft permit that includes tougher…
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