U.S. Olympic Nordic combined team finalized
Taylor Fletcher and Ben Loomis headline the Olympic Nordic combined roster.
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Estados Unidos aprueba transferir armas del país a aliados de Ucrania en medio de tensiones con Rusia
macamilarincon (CNN) — El Departamento de Estado le dijo al Congreso que aprobó licencias de exportación para Estonia, Letonia y Lituania, lo que permitirá a los países transferir armas de Estados Unidos a Ucrania, según un funcionario del gobierno, un funcionario del Departamento de Estado y un asistente del Congreso familiarizado con el asunto. Joe
Continue ReadingCameras found in locker room at German women’s handball club
METZINGEN, Germany (AP) — German police are investigating after two hidden cameras were found in the locker room of a leading women’s handball team. TuS Metzingen says the cameras were found earlier this week. Metzingen said that an unnamed person who worked with the team is being treated by police as a suspect and their
Continue ReadingTensions are high on Ukraine’s border with Russia. Here’s what you need to know
By Matthew Chance and Laura Smith-Spark, CNN Tensions between Ukraine and Russia are at their highest in years, with a Russian troop build-up near the two nations’ borders spurring fears that Moscow could launch an invasion. Ukraine has warned that Russia is trying to destabilize the country ahead of any planned military invasion. Western powers
Continue ReadingTensions are high on Ukraine’s border with Russia. Here’s what you need to know
CNN By Matthew Chance and Laura Smith-Spark, CNN Tensions between Ukraine and Russia are at their highest in years, with a Russian troop build-up near the two nations’ borders spurring fears that Moscow could launch an invasion. Ukraine has warned that Russia is trying to destabilize the country ahead of any planned military invasion. Western
Continue ReadingUkraine-Russia crisis: How soon might a war be and what would it look like?
CNN By Laura Smith-Spark, CNN The Ukraine crisis is the classic case of a known unknown: We know that we don’t know what Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to do as he amasses troops on the Ukrainian border. So how imminent is the threat of a full-scale war? Some fears appear to have receded slightly
Continue ReadingIndonesia wants to use G20 presidency to aid COVID rebound
By NINIEK KARMINI Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s leader says the country holding the presidency of the Group of 20 biggest economies wants to strengthen global partnership to aid the economic recovery from COVID-19. In an online address Thursday to the World Economic Forum, Indonesian President Joko Widodo committed to making the G-20
Continue ReadingIndonesia wants to use G20 presidency to aid COVID rebound
By NINIEK KARMINI Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s leader says the country holding the presidency of the Group of 20 biggest economies wants to strengthen global partnership to aid the economic recovery from COVID-19. In an online address Thursday to the World Economic Forum, Indonesian President Joko Widodo committed to making the G-20
Continue ReadingThe world’s smallest park returns to Naito Parkway, new and improved
By HANIN NAJJAR Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Mill Ends park, the world’s smallest park, returned to Naito Parkway, Wednesday, after the completion of the Better Naito Forever project. As part of the improvements, the City removed the entire, tiny, Mill Ends Park, and returned it a full six
Continue ReadingBob Saget’s widow Kelly Rizzo shares her final communication with him
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Kelly Rizzo remembered her husband Bob Saget in emotional interviews that aired Thursday on the “Today” show and “Good Morning America.” In her first televised interviews since Saget was found dead in his Orlando, Florida, hotel room on January 9, Rizzo spoke with NBC’s Hoda Kotb and ABC’s TJ Holmes
Continue ReadingBob Saget’s widow Kelly Rizzo shares her final communication with him
CNN, HLN By Lisa Respers France, CNN Kelly Rizzo remembered her husband Bob Saget in emotional interviews that aired Thursday on the “Today” show and “Good Morning America.” In her first televised interviews since Saget was found dead in his Orlando, Florida, hotel room on January 9, Rizzo spoke with NBC’s Hoda Kotb and ABC’s
Continue ReadingUS jobless claims rise to 286,000, highest since October
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level in three months as the fast-spreading omicron variant disrupted the job market. Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Continue ReadingUnion Pacific Q4 profit up 24% despite weak rail volume
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific hauled in 24% more profit in the fourth quarter even though supply chain problems and weak auto production continued to slow shipments because last year’s results were weighed down by a one-time $278 million charge. The Omaha, Nebraska-based railroad said it earned $1.71
Continue ReadingReps. Thomas Massie and Raul Grijalva test positive for Covid-19
By Daniella Diaz and Eva McKend, CNN Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva of Arizona both announced Thursday that they tested positive for Covid-19. Massie, who also said he is not vaccinated, is a fierce critic of White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci, and has been among the
Continue ReadingRalph Lauren unveils Team USA’s opening Olympic uniforms
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Team USA’s opening ceremony uniforms for the Beijing Olympics include some sneaky new warming technology. There’s also a handy front pouch and a cinch waist on anoraks in navy and white. The jackets were unveiled Thursday by official outfitter Ralph Lauren. They include a smart, honeycomb-like
Continue ReadingLaura Coates says she was snubbed as ‘Jeopardy!’ host, despite Alex Trebek support
By Jeevan Ravindran, CNN CNN legal analyst Laura Coates said she wanted to host “Jeopardy!” and reached out to the show after Alex Trebek named her as his potential replacement, but her offer was rejected. Speaking to Tamron Hall on her talk show earlier this week, Coates said she “asked for the opportunity, when it
Continue ReadingMassachusetts AG Maura Healey announces bid for governor
By Dan Merica, CNN Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced a run for governor on Thursday, a decision that comes weeks after popular Republican Gov. Charlie Baker said he would not seek reelection. Healey made the announcement on Twitter and in a video that leaned into what the state needs to do to build back
Continue ReadingStates with weaker gun laws have higher rates of firearm related homicides and suicides, study finds
CNN, KPIX, WABC, KCBS, KCAL, KEZI By Emma Tucker and Priya Krishnakumar, CNN A new study published Thursday by a leading non-profit organization that focuses on gun violence prevention found that there is a direct correlation in states with weaker gun laws and higher rates of gun deaths, including homicides, suicides and accidental killings. The
Continue ReadingStates with weaker gun laws have higher rates of firearm related homicides and suicides, study finds
By Emma Tucker and Priya Krishnakumar, CNN A new study published Thursday by a leading non-profit organization that focuses on gun violence prevention found that there is a direct correlation in states with weaker gun laws and higher rates of gun deaths, including homicides, suicides and accidental killings. The study by Everytown for Gun Safety
Continue ReadingMobile drug bust: ‘Everything is packaged to attract children’
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Police on Wednesday laid out the fruits of a drug bust last week – 86 pounds of high-grade marijuana, THC-laced vaping material and a large number of candy bars made with the drug. The haul filled up a large U-shaped table
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