CNN By Natasha Bertrand and Jennifer Hansler, CNN US officials alleged Thursday that Russia has been preparing to “fabricate a pretext for an invasion” of Ukraine by creating “a very graphic propaganda video” that would depict a fake attack by Ukraine against Russia. The US’ disclosure of the alleged plot is the latest in a
Continue ReadingENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos promoted Darren Mougey from player personnel director to assistant general manager on Thursday. Mougey, 36, will continue overseeing the pro and college scouting departments while working with GM George Paton on player personnel and college scouting decisions, the team said. Mougey has spent a decade in a variety
Continue ReadingSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has asked for permission to participate in the appeal by American women soccer players trying to reinstate their pay claim against the U.S. Soccer Federation. The EEOC asked to address the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals during oral arguments scheduled for March 7 in
Continue ReadingBy Harmeet Kaur, CNN Millions of people in the US celebrate Lunar New Year, and as the Asian American population continues to grow, that number only stands to increase. Democratic Rep. Grace Meng of New York wants to recognize that reality by making Lunar New Year the next federal holiday, introducing a bill last week
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On Olympics Day 2, Canada and Switzerland snag first curling mixed doubles wins. Sweden wins in an upset against China. The Czech Republic crushes Australia.
Continue Reading On Olympics Day 2, Canada and Switzerland snag first curling mixed doubles wins. Sweden wins in an upset against China. The Czech Republic crushes Australia.
Continue ReadingVIENNA (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem has delayed his injury comeback after a “minor” setback and now plans to make his return at Indian Wells in March. Thiem hasn’t played since June because of a wrist injury and was unable to defend his title at Flushing Meadows last year. He had been
Continue ReadingBy Mirna Alsharif and Chris Hippensteel, CNN A former Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) officer was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday “for using excessive force on an arrestee” in May 2020, according to a statement from the US Department of Justice (DOJ). Cory Evans, 34, was also sentenced to two years of
Continue ReadingBy HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — At the age of 17, Kamaltürk Yalqun was chosen to help carry the Olympic flame ahead of the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing. The following decade saw Beijing impose policies on his home region of Xinjiang that split apart his family and his Uyghur community. Today,
Continue ReadingMADRID (AP) — The Spanish parliament has ratified by a single, mistaken vote a landmark labor reform devised by the country’s Socialist-led coalition government. At the end of a messy ballot, the main party in the conservative opposition said that one of its deputies had erroneously voted in favor of the reform. Nine smaller parties
Continue ReadingBy Natasha Bertrand and Jennifer Hansler, CNN US officials alleged Thursday that Russia has been preparing to “fabricate a pretext for an invasion” of Ukraine by creating “a very graphic propaganda video” that would depict a fake attack by Ukraine against Russia. The US’ disclosure of the alleged plot is the latest in a series
Continue ReadingLAS VEGAS (AP) — Ex-Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs’ lawyer told a judge he has received body-worn camera video from police who arrived after a high-speed crash that killed a woman. The former NFL wide receiver didn’t have to appear in court Thursday with his attorney, David Chesnoff, ahead of a March 10 preliminary
Continue ReadingGermán Padinger (CNN) — El presidente Joe Biden observó en tiempo real y en medio de tensiones el miércoles cómo comandos estadounidenses aterrizaban en Siria para asaltar una casa de tres pisos, rodeada de olivos, donde vivía el máximo líder de ISIS con su esposa y miembros de su familia. Desde la cabecera de la
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Assistant captain Brianna Decker fell after tangling with Finnish defender Ronja Savolainen, resulting in Decker being stretchered off. The U.S. went on to win, but have lost an integral part of their potent offense.
Continue ReadingKING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Phil Mickelson is criticizing the PGA Tour for what he calls “obnoxious greed.” Mickelson spoke to Golf Digest from the Saudi International, the Asian Tour event that is paying exorbitant appearance money to attract top players. Mickelson says the PGA Tour’s control of players’ media rights is
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Dos jugadores de la selección nacional de Honduras se vieron obligados a retirarse en el medio tiempo en el partido del miércoles de eliminatorias mundialistas ante Estados Unidos debido a “condiciones climáticas extremas”, dijo la federación. El partido terminó con una victoria 3-0 de EE.UU. En total, tres jugadores, Luis López,
Continue ReadingBy JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer The Chicago Blackhawks have resolved a pair of lawsuits stemming from the organization’s handling of allegations by a former first-round pick that he was sexually assaulted by an assistant coach in 2010. But questions raised by the suits live on, not just in Chicago, but well beyond. After he
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at nightclub fires worldwide including the 2003 fire at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, that killed 100 people and injured 200. A list of nightclub fires worldwide This list includes nightclub fires with victims of 50 or more (the list is not exhaustive). April 23, 1940
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of David Geffen, producer, studio executive and philanthropist. Personal Birth date: February 21, 1943 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: David Lawrence Geffen Father: Abraham Geffen, pattern maker Mother: Batya (Volovskaya) Geffen, shopkeeper Education: Attended University of Texas, Austin; Brooklyn College, City University of
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Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel said Thursday his investigation found no misconduct by a sheriff’s deputy who pursued a suspected DUII driver near Alfalfa who was speeding and weaving into oncoming traffic before she crashed into a rock embankment and died earlier this week.
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