By Haley Brink and Allison Chinchar, CNN The major winter storm crossing the nation is causing dramatic declines in temperatures across the central US as arctic air pushes south and east. Some highlights: Casper, Wyoming (Mountain time) In less than 18 hours, from 7:40 a.m. Wednesday to 1:35 a.m. Thursday, the temperature dropped 70 degrees.
Continue ReadingCNN, WCCO, KAYU, WHSV, WSB By Haley Brink and Allison Chinchar, CNN The major winter storm crossing the nation is causing dramatic declines in temperatures across the central US as arctic air pushes south and east. Some highlights: Casper, Wyoming (Mountain time) In less than 18 hours, from 7:40 a.m. Wednesday to 1:35 a.m. Thursday,
Continue ReadingBy MATT OTT AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate declined for the sixth straight week, giving potential homebuyers a tiny amount of relief after rates topped out over 7% last month. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the benchmark 30-year rate dipped to 6.27% this
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By Caroline Hecker Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — Excitement was building inside the walls of Frohardt Elementary School in Granite City with a red carpet featuring Santa and teachers dawned in ugly Christmas sweaters. Third grader Isabella Goodson traded in her front row seat to become one of Santa’s
Continue ReadingMt. Bachelor will see 2-4″ of fresh snow, but with a mild inversion in place, temperatures will actually be a bit warmer on the mountain. Highs will reach the mid 20’s and overnight lows will be around 20. SW winds will be a gusty 10-15 mph. This morning, you must carry chains or traction tires
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By Matthew Nuttle Click here for updates on this story NANAKULI, Hawaii (KITV) — Shark warning signs have been posted along beaches on Oahu’s west side after sharks were spotted between 100 and 150 yards offshore on Wednesday. The warning signs have been posted at Kahe Point Beach Park and Nankuli Beach Park. According to
Continue ReadingBy EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The House has passed a bill that ensures equal compensation for U.S. women competing in international events. It is a piece of legislation that came out of the U.S. women’s soccer team’s battle to be paid as much as the men. The Equal Pay for Team USA Act now
Continue ReadingBy PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer JEFFERSON, Ga. (AP) — Devon Gales was paralyzed during a game against Georgia back in 2015. Now, the former Southern University receiver is attending the school he was facing that fateful day. Gales moved to the state after his injury, taken in by a Georgia fan base that helped
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Beginning Monday, Jan. 9, Deschutes County’s Southwest Transfer Station near La Pine will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This expanded schedule reflects the addition of two new days to the transfer station’s schedule.
Continue ReadingBy KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a massive $1.7 trillion spending bill Thursday that finances federal agencies through September and provides another significant round of military and economic aid to Ukraine one day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s dramatic address to a joint meeting of Congress. The bill, which runs
Continue ReadingBy Tom Yun, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — Canadian scientists have announced the discovery of a fossil preserved with its last meal, a rare finding that sheds light on what the ancient ecosystem may have looked like. There have only been 20 other cases where a
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Mae Jones, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — According to new statistics, Canada’s Vaccine Injury Support Program has approved or paid out more than $2.7 million to claimants since the program opened in 2021. So far, 50 claims of a serious and permanent injury connected
Continue ReadingGOOD THURSDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… This day will be most noted by its very cold temperatures, and to that we will add some snowfall. Highs will be in the middle teens and northerly breezes will reach 5-10 mph. Be aware that wind chill and icy conditions will both be factors today. More snow is likely tonight
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — Arizona will take down a makeshift wall made of shipping containers at the Mexico border, settling a lawsuit and political tussle with the U.S. government over trespassing on federal lands. The Biden administration and the Republican governor entered into an agreement that Arizona will cease installing the containers in the Coronado National
Continue ReadingBy PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Running back Ronnie Hillman, who was part of the Denver Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50, has died, his family said in a statement. He was 31. Hillman’s family posted on his Instagram account Wednesday that he was diagnosed in August with a rare form
Continue ReadingBy Jack Guy, Svitlana Vlasova and Olga Voitovych, CNN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky‘s speech at the US Capitol on Wednesday, where he expressed gratitude for US support, was a historic moment, and one which resonated with people in his home country. CNN spoke to members of the public in Ukraine to gauge their reaction to
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Puede que tengas que esperar 23 años para escuchar este nuevo tema de Dolly Parton. La icónica cantante compartió durante una aparición en “The Kelly Clarkson Show” que hace siete años grabó una canción ultrasecreta y la enterró en una cápsula del tiempo que se abriría en 2045. “No tienes
Continue ReadingBy MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press The U.S. population expanded by 1.2 million people this year, with growth largely driven by international migration, and the nation now has 333.2 million residents, according to estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Net international migration — the number of people moving into the U.S. minus the number
Continue ReadingPHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A court in Cambodia has convicted 36 activists and former opposition lawmakers of conspiracy to commit treason. The human rights group Licadho says the 36, including former opposition leader Sam Rainsy and several leaders of his disbanded Cambodia National Rescue Party, were accused of trying to help exiled former lawmakers
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Shania Twain is 57 years old and proud of her body. So much so, she decided to pose topless for the cover of her single, “Waking Up Dreaming.” “This is me expressing my truth. I’m comfortable in my own skin, and this is the way I am sharing that confidence,”
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