By Alex Rogers, CNN Senate Republicans launched their attacks on Ketanji Brown Jackson, Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, before the President officially announced his pick on Friday, portraying her as a pawn of the Left. While Democrats praised the qualifications of Biden’s choice, potentially the first Black woman to serve on the court, Republicans criticized
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — Minnesota transportation officials say a major bridge in Minneapolis will be glowing blue and yellow in support of the people of Ukraine amid the Russian invasion. The Interstate 35W Bridge will be lit with the country’s colors Friday night and through
Continue ReadingBy HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer The head of a civil rights nonprofit that receives donations from Bath & Body Works said she hopes the criticism of the company’s Black History Month collection becomes a learning experience. The retailer caught some heat on social media earlier this month when it unveiled its latest collection featuring
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story TOWSON, Maryland (WJZ) — Baltimore County police have an increased presence following a brawl at Towson Town Center last weekend, and officials are working with malls across the county to share more information, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Police Chief Melissa Hyatt said Friday.
Continue ReadingBy MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil coach Tite will step down after the World Cup. He made the announcement in an interview with SporTV on Friday. He didn’t say what he will do afterward. He’s been in charge since 2016. Brazil has secured its spot in Qatar with two rounds
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story HOLLYWOOD, Florida (WFOR) — The Hollywood Police Department continues to investigate a triple drowning in a Hollywood pool, including two young children. Officers responded to a drowning call in the 700 block of S Highland Drive just after 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Upon arrival, officers
Continue ReadingBy Jesi Mitchell Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — A new exhibit opened Friday at the New York Historical Society. It showcases hundreds of Black dolls made from the 1850s to today. Each face shares its own story of resilience. New York Historical Society vice president and museum
Continue ReadingBy Jasmine Payoute Click here for updates on this story PERKASIE, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Officials are investigating a deadly small plane crash in Bucks County Thursday evening. The plane went down at Victoria and Brittany Lanes in Perkasie. Two people on board the plane at the time were killed. People CBS3 spoke with say it’s
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — El papa se reunió con el embajador ruso en el Vaticano en la embajada de Rusia el viernes para expresar su preocupación por la invasión a Ucrania. El portavoz del Vaticano, Matteo Bruni, explicó a CNN lo que hizo el papa. Según Bruni, el pontífice fue a expresar su “preocupación
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story ALIQUIPPA, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Students and staff at Hopewell High School have been evacuated due to a possible gas leak. Beaver County 911 has confirmed that People’s Natural Gas crews, as well as fire crews, are on scene to investigate the possible leak. The call
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Continue ReadingBy STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Inflation does not discriminate. Just like it’s squeezing everybody’s wallet, it’s hitting almost every investment in a retirement account. Stocks have been shaky this year, with the S&P 500 at one point dropping more than 10% from its record, mostly because of inflation worries. Bond
Continue ReadingBy STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Inflation does not discriminate. Just like it’s squeezing everybody’s wallet, it’s hitting almost every investment in a retirement account. Stocks have been shaky this year, with the S&P 500 at one point dropping more than 10% from its record, mostly because of inflation worries. Bond
Continue ReadingBy TERRY SPENCER Associated Press A jury in Florida has acquitted a retired police SWAT commander of murder for fatally shooting a fellow moviegoer during an argument over cellphone use. Deliberations in the trial began Friday and the jury returned its verdict late that night. Defense attorneys contended that retired Tampa police Capt. Curtis Reeves
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney Nota del editor: Mary Ellen O’Connell es profesora de derecho de la cátedra Robert and Marion Short y profesora investigadora de resolución de disputas internacionales en la Universidad de Notre Dame. Es autora de “La crisis en Ucrania”, editora del libro “¿Qué es la guerra?” y anteriormente se desempeñó como educadora
Continue ReadingMarysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) – Rusia no participará en el Festival de la Canción Eurovisión 2022, según dieron a conocer los organizadores a través de un comunicado. “El comité ejecutivo de la Unión Europea de Radiodifusión (EBU por sus siglas en inglés) tomó la decisión tras una recomendación de los organizadores del Festival de la
Continue ReadingBy Sandra Gonzalez, CNN In less than 24 hours, Eurovision is singing a different tune. Organizers said on Friday that Russia will not be allowed to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest, according to a statement. The decision comes less a day after the European Broadcasting Union initially decided it would allow a performer to
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey Props from the Netflix royal drama “The Crown” have been stolen. South Yorkshire police told CNN that props used in film and television production were reported stolen from three vehicles on Feb. 16. “The items stolen are not necessarily in the best condition and therefore of limited value for resale. However, they
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — The European Broadcasting Union says that Russia will not be allowed an entry in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest because of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The union says in a statement Friday that given the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry would bring the competition into “disrepute.’’
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN “Dancing With the Stars” veteran and professional dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy has shared another update from Ukraine. Chmerkovskiy, who immigrated to the United States from Ukraine with his family in the 1990s, posted two new videos to Instagram Friday from Kyiv, where he was currently working on the reality competition series
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