By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare says it will limit coverage of a $28,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug whose benefits have been widely questioned. Tuesday’s decision from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is a major development in the nation’s tug-of-war over the fair value of new medicines that offer tantalizing possibilities but
Continue ReadingBy RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare says it will limit coverage of a $28,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug whose benefits have been widely questioned. Tuesday’s decision from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is a major development in the nation’s tug-of-war over the fair value of new medicines that offer tantalizing possibilities but
Continue ReadingBy Leah Asmelash, CNN Ida B. Wells, the famed Black journalist who worked to expose the horrors of lynching, has now been immortalized by Barbie. The latest addition to Barbie’s “Inspiring Women” series, the Wells doll features the journalist in an 1800s-style high neck black dress, with her hair piled atop her head. “When kids
Continue ReadingBRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Nelly Junior Joseph had 20 points and 14 rebounds as Iona narrowly beat Fairfield 80-76. Jake Wojcik led the Stags on Tuesday with 24 points, tying his season high.
Continue ReadingBy WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A man injured during the George Floyd racial justice protests in Asheville is suing the city and a police officer. Matthew Rous, 23, filed a federal complaint Friday, claiming that he went blind after being struck in the head with
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Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington has kicked off the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie season, and with it comes a brand-new cookie.
Continue ReadingBy Kimberly King Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Records show at least 25 Asheville homeowners have been warned to move encroaching fences and walls or face fines. News 13 has learned at least 25 Asheville homeowners have been sent letters from the city of Asheville warning them to
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz and defenseman Ryan Pulock have been placed in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol. Trotz just returned to the team Saturday after taking a leave of absence. Pulock hasn’t played since Nov. 15 because of a lower-body injury. Dallas goaltender Braden Holtby and forward Denis Gurianov also
Continue ReadingBy Chloe Melas, CNN Zendaya is speaking out about the new season of “Euphoria.” “It’s a very different season, to be honest. I mean, tonally, it’s different,” she told NBC’s “Today” on Tuesday. “I think it’s far more emotional than the first season. Much like the film stock that we use this season, which is
Continue ReadingBy ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon is more focused on Tom Brady and the Buccaneers than interviewing for head coaching openings. Gannon would only confirm the Denver Broncos requested an interview with him. The first-year coordinator said he’ll discuss the opportunity with Eagles general manager Howie Roseman and
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Jenna Jameson publicó una actualización sobre una condición médica que la tiene hospitalizada en Hawai. La exestrella del cine para adultos publicó este lunes en su Instagram verificado que obtuvo algunas respuestas sobre su diagnóstico. “Estoy lidiando con un pequeño síndrome llamado Síndrome de Guillain-Barré, así que estoy trabajando en eso”,
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Tuesday as technology companies rebounded after an early slide. The S&P 500 rose after five straight losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq also rose. Investors are anticipating that interest rates will rise in the coming months as the Federal Reserve shifts from stimulating
Continue ReadingBUFFALO, N.Y. — Armon Harried had 21 points as Canisius beat Quinnipiac 79-67. JJ Riggins led the Bobcats on Tuesday with 15 points.
Continue ReadingELMA, Wash. (AP) — Police said Tuesday they have found the cellphone and car keys of a 39-year-old man who has been missing since he drove past a road closure sign early Sunday and his vehicle became disabled in floodwaters. Grays Harbor County Undersheriff Brad Johansson says searchers found both items belonging to Timothy Warren
Continue ReadingCRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island has opened an investigation into the North Kingstown School Department after student-athletes filed a complaint that the high school violated students’ civil rights by allowing a former boys’ basketball coach to disrobe athletes for “fat tests” for two decades. U.S. Attorney
Continue ReadingCNN By Matt Egan, CNN Business US oil prices rose sharply on Tuesday, climbing above $81 a barrel for the first time in two months. Crude closed at $81.22 a barrel, up nearly 4% on the day. It’s the highest level for oil since November 11. The latest gains unwind a good chunk of the
Continue ReadingBy Matt Egan, CNN Business US oil prices rose sharply on Tuesday, climbing above $81 a barrel for the first time in two months. Crude closed at $81.22 a barrel, up nearly 4% on the day. It’s the highest level for oil since November 11. The latest gains unwind a good chunk of the relief
Continue ReadingBy Scottie Andrew, CNN The Los Angeles home best known as the abode of Nancy Thompson in “A Nightmare on Elm Street” has been sold for $2.98 million. Don’t let the sunny facade fool you — horror fans know this home well. It’s a bright spot of the shady, tree-lined Elm Street and, most notably,
Continue ReadingBy KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A man who was punched and kicked in the head by two Atlanta-area police officers during a traffic stop in 2017 has reached a settlement with the county that employed them. Demetrius Hollins had filed a federal lawsuit in September alleging the stop was unjustified and that
Continue ReadingST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have agreed to terms with defenseman Jon Merrill on a three-year, $3.6 million contract extension. The deal runs through the 2024-25 season. The 29-year-old Merrill has tied his career high with three goals. He also has eight assists, a plus-8 rating and 51 blocked shots in 33
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