Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities, and foreign exchange levels.
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Blinken says talks with Russia on Ukraine crisis need to be a ‘two-way street’ to be successful
By Kylie Atwood, Jeremy Herb and Michael Conte, CNN Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that progress can be made during next week’s diplomatic talks between US, European and Russian officials, but that it had to be a “two-way street” with Russia deescalating its aggression toward Ukraine. Speaking following a meeting with NATO foreign
Continue ReadingMan gets 25 years for sex trafficking at 2020 Super Bowl
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sex trafficking at the 2020 Super Bowl in South Florida. Court records show that 48-year-old Edward Walker was sentenced Thursday in Fort Lauderdale federal court. A jury found him guilty in October of sex trafficking charges. In January
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City of Bend plans for several shelters, houseless services; Division Street site may open early
When the next winter storm rolls in, there may be a new emergency shelter for the houseless in Bend.
Continue ReadingBiden administration signs first contract for free rapid Covid-19 test distribution
By Kaitlan Collins, CNN The Biden administration has signed its first contracts with a Covid-19 test manufacturer as part of President Joe Biden’s efforts to distribute half a billion free rapid tests throughout the country, a White House official confirms to CNN. The Department of Defense awarded a $51 million contract to Goldbelt Security, LLC,
Continue ReadingTreasury broadens COVID relief uses for states, localities
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press President Joe Biden’s administration is giving state and local governments greater flexibility in spending $350 billion in federal COVID-19 aid. The new rules from the U.S. Treasury Department come nearly 10 months after Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act. Some cities and counties had said the initial rules
Continue ReadingSt. Hilaire lifts New Orleans over Houston Baptist 81-65
KATY, Texas — Derek St. Hilaire posted 17 points as New Orleans got past Houston Baptist 81-65 in a second-round game of the Southland Conference Tip-Off. Daniel Sackey had 13 points for New Orleans. Darius Lee had 18 points and eight rebounds for the Huskies.
Continue ReadingTo sir, with love: Entertainers and activists pay tribute to Sidney Poitier
By Lisa Respers France, CNN “Beautiful,” “brilliant,” “grace” and “elegance” are just a few of the words used by those who paid tribute Friday to the late Sidney Poitier, one of the greatest actors of the past century. Poitier, who died Thursday at the age of 94, blazed trails as a Black actor who rose
Continue ReadingGeorgia, Alabama boosted by prized transfer portal pickups
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Alabama and Georgia didn’t dip as heavily into the transfer portal as some other college football programs. But both landed some key pickups for their runs to the national championship showdown in Indianapolis. The top-ranked Crimson Tide have All-American wide receiver Jameson Williams and middle linebacker Henry To’oTo’o. Williams
Continue ReadingMass. State Trooper Helps Escort Woman In Labor To Hospital After Pulling Driver Over
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story WEST SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A Massachusetts State Trooper was shocked by what he found when he pulled over a driver for speeding in West Springfield on Wednesday. The driver explained his girlfriend was in labor and her water had broken. He was driving over
Continue ReadingSupreme Court appears poised to block Biden’s vaccine and testing rules for businesses
CNN By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Friday appeared ready to reject one of President Joe Biden’s most aggressive attempts so far to combat the spread of Covid-19 — a vaccine or testing requirement aimed at large businesses. But in a separate challenge, some justices seemed more
Continue ReadingValet Drivers, Businesses On Near West Side On Alert After String Of Armed Carjackings
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Valet drivers and businesses on the Near West are being warned to be on alert after carjackings. Chicago police said in one incident, an offender held a gun against a valet driver’s stomach and demanded keys to two cars. A second offender
Continue ReadingCon la prevalencia de ómicron y las pruebas escasas, cualquier persona con síntomas debe asumir que es positiva y aislarse, dice un médico
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Dado que las pruebas de covid-19 son difíciles de encontrar en muchas partes del país y la variante ómicron se está propagando rápidamente, los expertos en salud aconsejan a las personas con síntomas que se aíslen si solo sospechan que tienen el virus. Y con las noticias recientes de que
Continue ReadingNew York judge dismisses sole criminal charge faced by former governor Andrew Cuomo after sexual misconduct allegation
By Sonia Moghe, CNN An Albany City Court judge on Friday dismissed a forcible touching complaint against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who briefly appeared virtually in court in his first public appearance since stepping down as governor. Albany City Court Judge Holly Trexler presided over the hearing that lasted fewer than 10 minutes.
Continue ReadingCards designate Watt to return, could help in playoffs
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals announced that three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt has been designated to return from the injured reserve list, leaving open the possibility that he could boost the team’s defense during the playoffs. The Cardinals made the move on Friday and now have 21 days to
Continue ReadingData shortfall impairs Brazil’s tracking of spreading virus
By DÉBORA ÁLVARES Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil is already one of the countries most devastated by COVID-19 and it’s struggling to keep track of new cases, deaths and hospitalizations. Health Ministry officials are still trying to recover from hacker attacks on its system early last month and researchers say the data it
Continue ReadingCOVID: Oakland Unified School District Warns Of Potential Sickout By Some Teachers
By Katie Nielsen Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — The Oakland Unified School District has warned parents that some teachers may stage what they described as an “illegal sickout” on Friday, as school districts across the Bay Area face staffing shortages during the COVID-19 omicron surge. “We need to be
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Father of 2018 Mt. Bachelor tree well victim dismayed to learn of another death
The light, fluffy powder is what so many Mt. Bachelor skiers and snowboarders crave when they hit the slopes. But it also brings an increased danger of tree wells. Air pockets form in between the snowpack and branches of trees, all hidden under fresh snow. Riders can fall in the well and suffocate.
Continue ReadingTexas ban on most abortions returns to court as law remains
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas abortion clinics that were unable to stop the nation’s most restrictive abortion law at the Supreme Court are plowing ahead with a more narrow challenge. But an appeals court in New Orleans didn’t immediately decide Friday where to send the case next in a
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: 5 key takeaways from the December jobs report
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the fastest years of job creation in U.S. history stumbled at the finish line in December. Hobbled by shortages of workers and persistent threats from the coronavirus, America’s employers added just 199,000 jobs last month — the lowest monthly haul since December 2020 and
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