By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he has tested positive for COVID-19 but will continue his official duties while isolating. Morrison said in a statement that he is “experiencing flu-like symptoms and will be recovering over the next week.” He says he is isolating in his official
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Multnomah County grand jury has found no criminal wrongdoing by a police officer and a sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a 24-year-old man suspected of robbing a Gresham bank in January. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the district attorney made the announcement Monday. Gresham police officer Mark Smith and Multnomah County sheriff’s
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN Business) –– Los precios de las criptomonedas, como el bitcoin, van en aumento después de que el rublo ruso se desplomara a otro mínimo histórico y Moscú recibiera nuevas sanciones. Hasta las 5:25 a.m., hora del este, de este martes, el bitcoin había subido un 13% en las últimas 24 horas a un
Continue ReadingNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In a story published March 1, 2022, about a book on The Four Tops, The Associated Press erroneously reported the surname of member Renaldo “Obie” Benson. It was Benson not Benton.
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Approximately two-thirds of the United States watched the Super Bowl, according to a survey conducted by the National Football League and Nielsen. Nielsen reported the total audience on NBC, Telemundo, Peacock and NFL digital platforms averaged 112.3 million viewers for the Los Angeles Rams 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on
Continue ReadingBy Jackie Wattles, CNN Business Steve Wozniak has a new — and potentially lucrative — passion: Space junk. But the money, according to Wozniak’s co-founder in this new venture, couldn’t be further from the point. “I don’t think Steve [Wozniak] gives a damn about making another 10 cents, and I really couldn’t care less,” Alex
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The University of Oregon on Tuesday officially launched The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health, a bold new approach to addressing the behavioral and mental health care needs of Oregon’s children. The Portland-based institute is made possible by a lead gift of more than $425 million from Connie and Steve Ballmer, co-founders of Ballmer Group Philanthropy.
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Projects on Title IX, British Royalty and internet conspiracy theories are coming up in the next few months as part of NBC News’ aggressive moves into podcasts. The network news division was ranked in Podtrac’s top five most successful podcast publishers last year, ahead of
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Projects on Title IX, British Royalty and internet conspiracy theories are coming up in the next few months as part of NBC News’ aggressive moves into podcasts. The network news division was ranked in Podtrac’s top five most successful podcast publishers last year, ahead of
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Projects on Title IX, British Royalty and internet conspiracy theories are coming up in the next few months as part of NBC News’ aggressive moves into podcasts. The network news division was ranked in Podtrac’s top five most successful podcast publishers last year, ahead of
Continue ReadingBy Julia Horowitz, CNN Business A global hunt for spare barrels of crude is underway as sanctions slam Russia, the world’s second largest exporter, following its invasion of Ukraine. But don’t expect Saudi Arabia to step in to fill the gap, at least for now. What’s happening: The kingdom could help ease global oil prices,
Continue ReadingMarianna Cerini, CNN Like London before it, Milan Fashion Week returned with beautiful in-person shows, plenty of influencers and A-listers in attendance and collections that spanned high glamour and sure-fire commercial hits. Gucci showed in the city for the first time since February 2020, Prada included Kim Kardashian among its guests (a hint to a
Continue ReadingMOSCOW (AP) — German coach Markus Gisdol has quit his job as coach of Russian soccer club Lokomotiv Moscow in protest at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He tells German tabloid Bild it was a gesture of protest at working in a country “whose head of state is responsible for a war of aggression in the
Continue ReadingBy Ben Cousins Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — The ongoing crisis in Ukraine is putting added stress on families that are already dealing with a global pandemic and rising inflation. Children feel that stress too, experts say, and it’s important to address situations like the ones in Ukraine carefully.
Continue ReadingBy Solarina Ho Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — More than 5.2 million children around the world have lost a parent or guardian to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, with three quarters of those children losing a father, and more than half of the total losses occurring over
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the NAACP Image Awards. February 26, 2022 – The 53rd NAACP Image Awards ceremony is held. March 27, 2021 – The 52nd NAACP Image Awards ceremony is held. History The Image Awards were established in 1967 “to honor outstanding black actors, actresses, writers, producers, directors, and recognize those
Continue ReadingKHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — The dust, debris and the dead lying in Kharkiv’s central Freedom Square are showing Ukrainians what might become of other cities if Russia’s invasion isn’t countered in time. A Russia military strike on Tuesday hit the center of Ukraine’s second-largest city, killing at least six people as it badly damaged the
Continue ReadingKHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — The dust, debris and the dead lying in Kharkiv’s central Freedom Square are showing Ukrainians what might become of other cities if Russia’s invasion isn’t countered in time. A Russia military strike on Tuesday hit the center of Ukraine’s second-largest city, killing at least six people as it badly damaged the
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at NASCAR, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. Facts It is the main governing body for stock car racing in the United States. NASCAR was created by William H.G. (Bill) France, a stock car driver and gas station owner. Stock cars are large, late model sedans that
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about wildfires. About Wildfires are sometimes called “wildland fires.” Wildfires can originate from a dropped match, cigarette embers, campfires, exhaust sparks from a train or arson. Many wildland fires are ignited by lightning. There are no official rules, but the first responders usually name a fire after a
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