Hanyu posts video message asking for support, promises quad Axel
The Japanese figure skating star posted a video on Twitter promising to attempt a quadruple Axel at the Winter Games.
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Woman has two locked cars stolen from her home
By Susan Raff Click here for updates on this story BRANFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — Having your car stolen may not seem like the worst thing, but for a Branford woman, it has been a nightmare. Eyewitness News has heard a lot about an increase in car thefts. It has been the talk at the state
Continue ReadingEx-Nicaragua rebel convicted of conspiring against Ortega
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — A lawyers group in Nicaragua says a hearing that lasted only a few hours ended with the conviction of former Sandinista rebel commander Dora María Téllez. The Judicial Defense Unit said Thursday the trial was held in the infamous Chipote prison, where 39 political opponents of President Daniel Ortega have been
Continue ReadingGOP now looks to censure Cheney and Kinzinger, not oust them
By SAM METZ and MEAD GRUVER Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Republican officials meeting in Utah have advanced a watered-down resolution that would formally censure Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for their perceived disloyalty to former President Donald Trump but not try to expel them from the party. The resolution’s passage by
Continue ReadingCNN exec’s ouster rattles prominent staff at pivotal time
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The abrupt ouster of CNN chief executive Jeff Zucker because of a workplace relationship has left some prominent employees feeling angry and uncertain about the direction of their network at a pivotal moment. The company is about to undergo a corporate ownership change, launch a
Continue ReadingThe Latest: The Olympic flame has reached the Beijing Games
BEIJING (AP) — The Olympic flame has now officially arrived at the Beijing Games. An opening ceremony on a frosty night had a fiery conclusion Friday, when the flame was placed inside a giant snowflake to give China’s first Winter Olympics the symbolic opening — followed by the third major fireworks show of the night.
Continue ReadingThe Latest: Dutch VJ manhandled during Olympic live shot
BEIJING (AP) — A correspondent in Beijing for Dutch national broadcaster NOS was manhandled away from his camera during a live news show shortly before the Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Sjoerd den Daas, the NOS correspondent in China, was speaking to the camera when security officials pushed him away. Den Daas remained calm and told
Continue ReadingGeorgia Southern tops South Alabama 58-57
STATESBORO, Ga. — Gedi Juozapaitis and Cam Bryant scored 10 points apiece and Kaden Archie scored with 19 seconds left to lift Georgia Southern to a 58-57 win over South Alabama. Jay Jay Chandler led the Jaguars with 15 points.
Continue ReadingFlagg lifts Sam Houston State over Dixie State 77-53
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Savion Flagg had 26 points as Sam Houston extended its home winning streak to eight games, easily beating Dixie State 77-53. Hunter Schofield led the Trailblazers on Thursday night with 15 points and seven rebounds.
Continue ReadingAs winter storm moves across US, ice becomes bigger concern
By KATHLEEN FOODY and JILL BLEED Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A major winter storm has left about 350,000 homes and businesses without power across the U.S. The multiday storm dumped more than a foot of snow in parts of the Midwest and caused a tornado in Alabama that killed one person and critically injured
Continue ReadingSt. Francis (N.Y.) beats Fairleigh Dickinson 81-64
NEW YORK — Patrick Emilien and Michael Cubbage scored 20 points apiece as St. Francis (N.Y.) topped Fairleigh Dickinson 81-64. Brandon Rush led the Knights on Thursday night with 17 points.
Continue ReadingAmazon sube el precio de la membresía anual de Prime
Alejandra Ramos Nueva York (CNN Business) — Amazon sube el precio de su suscripción anual de Prime de US$ 119 a US$ 139 por año en Estados Unidos, anunció la compañía junto con su reporte de ganancias este jueves. El precio de la suscripción mensual también aumentará de US$ 12,99 a US$ 14,99. La compañía
Continue ReadingJury hears opening statements in Sarah Palin’s case against The New York Times
By Sonia Moghe, CNN After a delay of more than a week due to the plaintiff’s having tested positive for Covid, attorneys finally gave opening statements in former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s defamation lawsuit against The New York Times on Thursday. The lawsuit centers around an editorial that the Times published in June 2017, shortly
Continue ReadingArizona Republican House speaker effectively dooms GOP bill to allow state legislature to reject election results
By Andy Rose and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN A Republican bill that would have overhauled elections in Arizona — including giving the state legislature the power to reject election results — proved to be too much even for state GOP leaders this week. Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers, a Republican, quietly doomed House Bill 2596 on
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Nathan Chen talks the athleticism of figure skating
Team USA’s figure skater Nathan Chen talked about the athleticism and artistry of figure skating ahead of the team event men’s short program at the Winter 2022 Olympics.
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Camera takes tumble down ski slope at 2022 Winter Olympics
A photographer had a rough start to the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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How to watch Mariah Bell at the 2022 Winter Olympics on NBC and Peacock
Mariah Bell’s schedule for the 2022 Winter Olympics: when, where and how to watch or stream every event via NBC, Peacock, USA Network and NBCOlympics.com.
Continue Reading How to watch Mariah Bell at the 2022 Winter Olympics on NBC and Peacock
Mariah Bell’s schedule for the 2022 Winter Olympics: when, where and how to watch or stream every event via NBC, Peacock, USA Network and NBCOlympics.com.
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Nathan Chen tosses a football ahead of team short program
Ahead of his first 2022 Winter Olympics skate in the team event’s short program, the United States’ Nathan Chen tossed a football around to pass the time.
Continue ReadingWorld leaders: Who’s coming, who isn’t to Beijing Olympics
BEIJING (AP) — The U.S., Britain and a handful of others aren’t sending dignitaries to the Beijing Winter Games as part of a diplomatic boycott, but the Chinese capital is still attracting an array of world leaders for Friday’s opening ceremony. Russia’s Vladimir Putin is meeting Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, underscoring closer ties between Beijing
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