DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. Navy says its investigators have concluded that an Iranian drone was used to bomb an oil tanker linked to an Israeli billionaire last week. The drone attack on the Liberian-flagged oil tanker Pacific Zircon last Tuesday off the coast of Oman appears to be part of the
Continue ReadingBy WDJT Staff Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (WDJT) — UW-Madison’s record-high freshman enrollment presents a double-edged sword — a renewed interest in getting a degree, but a real issue on where to put all those students. The school has enough dorm rooms for about 9,000 people. There were nearly 8,000
Continue ReadingBy ‘A’ali’i Dukelow Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — While you may be familiar with insurance policies that cover certain belongings, such as cars and homes, certain policies can also cover natural resources. Hawaii now has a special insurance policy to protect its coral reefs, the first of its kind in
Continue ReadingBy LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer The multiverse-hopping adventure film “Everything Everywhere All At Once” leads the nominations for the Film Independent Spirit Awards. The film received eight nominations, including best feature, best director, best lead actor for Michelle Yeoh, supporting actors Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis and breakthrough for Stephanie Hsu. The
Continue ReadingBy Katie Lobosco, CNN President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program is at the mercy of the Supreme Court, and student loan borrowers could be waiting weeks, if not months, to hear whether the program is allowed to go into effect. About 16 million people have already been approved for up to $20,000 in federal
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has appointed Nicolas Colsaerts as his third vice captain for next year’s event in Rome. The Belgian golfer joins Thomas Bjorn of Denmark and Edoardo Molinari of Italy as vice captains for the European team. Colsaerts helped Europe win the 2012 Ryder Cup and has three
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN) — Un destino en el Parque Nacional del Gran Cañón, de Arizona, cambiará su actual nombre por ser considerado “ofensivo”. Indian Garden, una parada popular de la ruta Bright Angel Trail del parque, ahora se llamará Havasupai Gardens. El cambio de nombre es un intento por corregir un error histórico. Los miembros
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN “Avatar: The Way of Water,” the long-awaited sequel to “Avatar,” looks full of underwater adventure. “Avatar” stars Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana are back for the film, set to open Dec. 16. with tickets already on sale. The new trailer aired during Monday Night Football on ESPN. The 2009 film remains
Continue ReadingBy DANIEL POLITI Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Tears welled in the eyes of Oscar López as he washed the windows of the Buenos Aires building where he works as the superintendent. A devoted fan of Argentina, the 67-year-old was visibly upset as he reflected on the bitter 2-1 loss by the national
Continue ReadingBy DANIEL POLITI Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Tears welled in the eyes of Oscar López as he washed the windows of the Buenos Aires building where he works as the superintendent. A devoted fan of Argentina, the 67-year-old was visibly upset as he reflected on the bitter 2-1 loss by the national
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Dotson and Ben Morse, CNN Some people attending 2022 World Cup matches have said they have experienced difficulties in Qatar when trying to enter stadiums wearing clothing in support of LGBTQ rights. At the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Monday, ahead of the United States Men’s National Team’s (USMNT) match with Wales, US
Continue ReadingCNN By Kevin Dotson and Ben Morse, CNN Some people attending 2022 World Cup matches have said they have experienced difficulties in Qatar when trying to enter stadiums wearing clothing in support of LGBTQ rights. At the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Monday, ahead of the United States Men’s National Team’s (USMNT) match with Wales,
Continue ReadingCNN By Elle Reeve, CNN Back in the late 1980s, when Beau James started pro wrestling, the crowds came for a show between good and evil, to see a story about heroes and villains, to enjoy the bouts and then go home. James enjoyed being the hero but it was nothing compared to playing the
Continue ReadingBy GLENN GAMBOA AP Business Writer Padma Lakshmi’s career is filled with highlights, from creating the Hulu series “Taste the Nation” to hosting “Top Chef” to writing a best-selling memoir and numerous cookbooks. But one of her life’s “seminal moments,” she says, was decidedly lower-profile. When Lakshmi visited Shanti Bhavan, a boarding school in her
Continue ReadingDOHA, Qatar (AP) — Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku will miss his nation’s World Cup opener against Canada on Wednesday night and also could be sidelined for the second match against Morocco. The 29-year-old Lukaku hasn’t appeared in a match since Oct. 29 because of a left thigh injury and hasn’t played 90 minutes since Inter
Continue ReadingBy Bill Lunn Click here for updates on this story Shreveport, Louisiana (KTBS) — Five new vehicles were stolen in the middle of the night from a railroad yard in west Shreveport. By late Monday afternoon one car had been recovered after OnStar located and disabled the vehicle. That 2023 grey Chevrolet Camaro was located
Continue ReadingBy MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Cartoonists across the nation are celebrating the 100th birthday of “Peanuts” creator Charles M. Schulz as only they can, with cartoons. More than 75 syndicated cartoonists have tucked tributes, Easter eggs and references to “Peanuts” in Saturday’s funny papers to honor the creator of Charlie
Continue ReadingBy DAVID KOENIG and ALEXANDRA OLSON Associated Press The Thanksgiving travel rush was back on this year, as people caught planes in numbers not seen in years, setting aside inflation concerns to reunite with loved ones and enjoy some normalcy after two holiday seasons marked by COVID-19 restrictions. Changing habits around work and play, however,
Continue ReadingBy DAVID KOENIG and ALEXANDRA OLSON Associated Press The Thanksgiving travel rush was back on this year, as people caught planes in numbers not seen in years, setting aside inflation concerns to reunite with loved ones and enjoy some normalcy after two holiday seasons marked by COVID-19 restrictions. Changing habits around work and play, however,
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, LINDSAY WHITEHURST and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jurors have started deliberating in the Capitol riot case accusing Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and four associates of a violent plot to stop the transfer of presidential power from Republican Donald Trump to Democrat Joe Biden. Deliberations began Tuesday. Prosecutors
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