CHICAGO (AP) — Lufthansa says a flight from Los Angeles to Frankfurt, Germany, made an unscheduled landing at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport after a passenger’s laptop caught fire. The airline says Monday night’s landing at O’Hare was a precautionary step after an overheated laptop caused a small fire in the passenger cabin. WLS-TV reports the
Continue ReadingBy E. EDUARDO CASTILLO Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that Ukraine must meet Moscow’s demand for “demilitarization” and the removal of the military threat to Russia. Lavrov said Tuesday that otherwise “the Russian army (will) solve the issue.” Lavrov also falsely accused the West of fueling the
Continue ReadingBy DAVID SHARP Associated Press BATH, Maine (AP) — The new leader of Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works said he’s been rejuvenated by a shift from his former aerospace job to building ships. Chuck Krugh took over the Maine shipyard seven months ago after the COVID-19 pandemic and a strike further lengthened manufacturing delays. He
Continue ReadingBy DAVID SHARP Associated Press BATH, Maine (AP) — The new leader of Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works said he’s been rejuvenated by a shift from his former aerospace job to building ships. Chuck Krugh took over the Maine shipyard seven months ago after the COVID-19 pandemic and a strike further lengthened manufacturing delays. He
Continue ReadingCNN, WCBS, WABC By Kate Sullivan and Melanie Zanona, CNN GOP Rep.-elect George Santos is facing growing condemnation from House Democrats, some of whom have called on him to step aside, and even from some corners of the GOP, with at least one of his fellow incoming Republicans calling for him to face an ethics
Continue ReadingCNNEE (CNN Español) — George Washington de Oliveira, acusado de colocar una bomba que no explotó en Brasilia, será tratado como presunto terrorista, así como todos los que colaboraron o puedan colaborar en actos similares. Así lo afirmaron en conferencia de prensa este martes los futuros ministros de Defensa, José Múcio, y de Justicia, Flávio
Continue ReadingBy ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has been around women’s basketball long enough to see the growing pains of a young WNBA league gradually shifting to increased interest in the sport at all levels. “We probably are bursting at the seams for the people that are decision-makers in our game
Continue ReadingBy ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has been around women’s basketball long enough to see the growing pains of a young WNBA league gradually shifting to increased interest in the sport at all levels. “We probably are bursting at the seams for the people that are decision-makers in our game
Continue ReadingBy ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has been around women’s basketball long enough to see the growing pains of a young WNBA league gradually shifting to increased interest in the sport at all levels. “We probably are bursting at the seams for the people that are decision-makers in our game
Continue ReadingSKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Authorities in North Macedonia say the commander of the police station at a border crossing to Serbia, his deputy and seven other station staff have been arrested for allegedly taking bribes from motorists to ease their crossing. Tackling corruption is a major priority for North Macedonia’s government, and a major
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Germany’s governing coalition is arguing over whether remaining COVID-19 restrictions should be dropped after one of the country’s top virologists was quoted as saying that the pandemic is over. Germany has scrapped the bulk of restrictions imposed at the height of the pandemic but, unlike other European countries, still requires mask-wearing in
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Germany’s governing coalition is arguing over whether remaining COVID-19 restrictions should be dropped after one of the country’s top virologists was quoted as saying that the pandemic is over. Germany has scrapped the bulk of restrictions imposed at the height of the pandemic but, unlike other European countries, still requires mask-wearing in
Continue ReadingBy Kris Fordham, CNN The coming year is looking to be a promising one for travel, with restrictions disappearing in many countries, new flight routes launching, and the hotel industry bringing its A game after two years of uncertainty. From next-level luxury escapes in Dubai, Mozambique and the Maldives to hip urban hideaways in Paris,
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By Jenna Rae Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — On Tuesday, a car crashed into a South St. Louis City apartment building killing one person, and injuring an 80-year-old man. Despite all odds, Gary Pfeiffer, the 80-year-old man in the accident, survived. His son spoke only to KMOV. “He
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Al menos 52 personas han muerto como resultado de una tormenta de invierno que arrasó EE.UU. durante el fin de semana de Navidad, con 28 muertes solo en el condado de Erie de Nueva York. Buffalo, Nueva York, quedó sepultada por hasta 1,2 metros de nieve y azotada por feroces
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By Jenna Rae Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Despite temperatures on the rise the next few days, we’re still experiencing below-freezing temperatures. Dozens of unhoused neighbors in St. Louis City are continuing to brave the cold. However, after some city services couldn’t offer a warm place, one non-profit
Continue ReadingBy A’ali’i Dukelow Click here for updates on this story MAUI, Hawaii (KITV) — Amid ongoing efforts to address erosion on the Valley Isle, resort property owners are scrambling to restore a deteriorating coastline on the island’s west side. In 2016, the shoreline at Honokowai Beach retreated six to 12 feet over a few months
Continue ReadingBy MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The new TV series “José Andrés and Family in Spain” follows the groundbreaking chef and humanitarian on a food tour through his homeland. He travels with his three American-raised daughters, Carlota, Inés and Lucia Andrés. The ladies join their dad as they visits such places
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By Cynthia Yip Click here for updates on this story EWA BEACH, Hawaii (KITV) — New Year’s Day is a time for starting anew — and it always starts out with a bang. We know all too well how the skies over Hawaii light up with fireworks. Always a spectacular showing, but many times done
Continue ReadingCNNEE (CNN) — Mientras millones de viajeros de vacaciones se amontonaban en autos e inundaban los aeropuertos con maletas llenas a cuestas durante el fin de semana, la paralizante tormenta invernal que ha estado arrasando Estados Unidos amenazó con detener o retrasar significativamente los viajes de muchas personas. Se espera que el aumento de este
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