CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, where cost-cutting measures led to tainted drinking water that contained lead and other toxins. Facts Flint once thrived as the home of the nation’s largest General Motors plant. The city’s economic decline began during the 1980s, when GM downsized. In 2011,
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Friday: Chewy Inc., up $1.68 to $43.65. The online pet store surprised investors by turning a profit in the third quarter. Broadcom Inc., up $13.64 to $544.72. The semiconductor maker reported results that beat analysts’ estimates and issued a better-than-expected forecast. DocuSign
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Japanese pairs skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara narrowly edged Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier at the Grand Prix Final on Friday in a rematch of their head-to-head showdown won by the Americans at the world championships. In the women’s competition, world champ Kaori Sakamoto of Japan leads after
Continue ReadingBy Oliver Darcy, CNN Barbara Starr, the Pentagon correspondent who has covered some of the most consequential stories with a signature style and steady hand, is leaving CNN after more than two decades with the network. Starr announced her departure in a memo sent to her CNN colleagues on Friday. “With the expiration of my
Continue ReadingLUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — A fan ran onto the field in the 75th minute of Argentina’s World Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands. The incident happened just after Lionel Messi converted a penalty kick for a 2-0 lead. The spectator wore a light blue shirt that he started to take off when he was tackled
Continue ReadingBy STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi started the match by delivering another soccer clinic. The Argentina superstar ended it sporting a bloodied top lip, shouting abuse to opponents and even blasting the referee. And of course there were goals, too, for one of the greats of the game whose
Continue ReadingBy Kyle Bloyd Click here for updates on this story LAFAYETTE, Indiana (WISH) — A 13-year-old boy has been arrested for what police have determined to be a “legitimate” threat to conduct a shooting at a middle school dance in Lafayette. The Lafayette Police Department said officers became aware of the threat around 12:15 a.m.
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Fowler Click here for updates on this story INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis police on Friday released a critical incident video detailing an October police shooting that killed a man who had taken his girlfriend hostage. Just after 10 a.m. on Oct. 2, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers were called to a report of
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s mayor has beaten the rat rap. Days after Mayor Eric Adams appeared remotely at a city administrative hearing to contest a $300 fine for a rat infestation at a townhouse he owns, the fine was dismissed. Adams said Tuesday that he had spent thousands of dollars on rat
Continue ReadingBy TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Neymar walked off the field with teammate Dani Alves by his side, tears still rolling down the Brazil forward’s cheeks. Other players had already tried to console Neymar as he cried while sitting near midfield, head down, hiding his face. There wasn’t much they
Continue ReadingBy CARLA BRIDI Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is unveiling some of the faces that will comprise his incoming administration, including his much-awaited pick for finance minister: former Sao Paulo mayor Fernando Haddad. Haddad’s nomination ends weeks of suspense that have led to stock market volatility amid
Continue ReadingLUSAIL, Argentina (AP) — A fan ran onto the field in the 75th minute of Argentina’s World Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands. The incident happened just after Lionel Messi converted a penalty kick for a 2-0 lead. The spectator wore a light blue shirt that he started to take off when he was tackled
Continue ReadingBy JOHN FREEMAN Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Xander Bogaerts’ $280 million, 11-year contract with the San Diego Padres has been finalized after the All-Star shortstop passed his physical. The Padres introduced their newest slugger during an afternoon news conference at Petco Park. Bogaerts joins an already deep lineup that includes third baseman Manny
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) –– Un sismo de magnitud preliminar 5,6 sacudió la región de Mindanao, en Filipinas, la mañana de este sábado, hora local, según el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés). El epicentro del sismo se ubicó a 2 kilómetros al noreste de Pondaguitan, con una profundidad de 73,9 kilómetros,
Continue ReadingMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis says Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Brown is stepping down from his role as a special advisor to Memphis coach Penny Hardaway due to ongoing health concerns. The school says the health issues are not considered serious. The 82-year-old Brown is the only coach to win championships in both the
Continue ReadingBy HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The CEO of Penguin Random House, the world’s largest trade publisher, is stepping down. Markus Dohle’s decision, effective at the end of the year, comes just weeks after a federal judge blocked the company’s attempt to buy rival Simon & Schuster. “Following the antitrust decision
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery fell 44 cents to $71.02 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for February delivery fell 5 cents to $76.10 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for January delivery rose 1 cent to $2.06 a gallon. January heating oil fell 9 cents to $2.79 a gallon. January natural gas
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN) — Rusia se negó a liberar a Paul Whelan junto con Brittney Griner a menos que un excoronel y espía nacional ruso actualmente detenido en Alemania también fuera liberado como parte del intercambio de prisioneros, dijeron funcionarios estadounidenses a CNN. Esto ocurre incluso después de que Estados Unidos ofreciera intercambiar varios otros
Continue ReadingBy DAVID SOLOMON Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals will have a new starting catcher for the first time in more than 18 years. The team says it officially signed catcher Willson Contreras to a five-year contract with a club option for 2028. Financial terms were not released, but a source
Continue ReadingBy Monica Casey Click here for updates on this story ROXBORO, North Carolina (WRAL) — A building on Roxboro’s Main Street was deemed hazardous this week, forcing the town to re-consider the route for Saturday’s planned Christmas parade. A citizen noticed the top of the building at a lean. “These buildings were built in the
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