By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court appeared poised Tuesday to significantly weaken the scope of environmental reviews of major infrastructure projects in a case that could hand President-elect Donald Trump an early win on an issue he often hammered on during his first term. If the court backs the plan to build
Continue ReadingAnother bluebird day as the mountains are bathed in sunshine and the temps are around freezing. There is no new snow to report, but more is on the way. There will be several days with new snow starting tomorrow. Snowfall will begin late Wednesday afternoon and we should see off and on snow through at
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is scheduled to go to trial Thursday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl. Now 23, Franco was having an All-Star season in 2023 before Dominican authorities began investigating allegations he had been in a relationship with a minor and paid
Continue ReadingAP Health Writer Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetables, all while continuing to limit added sugars, sodium and saturated fat. That’s the advice released Tuesday by a panel of nutrition experts charged with counseling the U.S. government about the 2025 edition of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell fell and sprained his wrist while walking out of a GOP luncheon on Tuesday, the latest in a series of medical incidents for him in recent years. McConnell, who is stepping down from his leadership post at the end of the year, was walking out
Continue ReadingAssociated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Two bodies have been recovered amid debris from a fishing boat that reportedly capsized with five people aboard in rough seas in waters off southeast Alaska earlier this month. The Alaska Department of Public Safety says authorities on Monday traveled to a bay near the community of Hoonah after
Continue ReadingBy Clare Foran, Manu Raju, Morgan Rimmer and Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — GOP Senate Leader Mitch McConnell tripped on Tuesday, spraining his wrist and sustaining “a minor cut to the face,” his office said in a statement. The incident is the latest in a high-profile string of health issues for the 82-year-old Kentucky Republican.
Continue ReadingSKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Protesters across North Macedonia have taken part in demonstrations to demand better air quality in cities that are among the most polluted in Europe. In the capital, Skopje, the protesters gathered Tuesday outside the Environment Ministry, some wearing gas masks to highlight the problem blamed by authorities for some 3,500
Continue ReadingIf you want to get yourself thoroughly depressed, spend a little time looking at statistics about Americans’ retirement preparedness. Though many people are hurtling toward a retirement shortfall, you can consider several prudent strategies to help make up for a savings gap. Employing modest changes like working longer and delaying Social Security means they’re apt
Continue ReadingPor Hannah Rabinowitz y Evan Pérez, CNN El Departamento de Justicia obtuvo en secreto registros telefónicos de dos miembros del Congreso y 43 empleados, incluido Kash Patel, la selección del presidente electo Donald Trump para dirigir el FBI, durante amplias investigaciones de filtraciones en el primer mandato de Trump, según un informe de supervisión publicado
Continue ReadingAuthorities say eight people and two law firms have been charged in a more than decade-long scheme that allegedly began with staging vehicle crashes in the New Orleans area to submit fraudulent insurance claims. They add one person was killed in connection with the alleged scheme. According to a 10-count indictment unsealed Monday in Louisiana,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last year. Health officials said on Tuesday that deaths from dengue are also rising. Cases of dengue have
Continue ReadingBy Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A man who claims that he had both of the winning Mega Millions tickets for the $394 million prize in late 2023 is now suing the California Lottery because he’s only gotten half of the total prize. Faramarz Lahijani
Continue ReadingQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador’s President has announced that the government will stop rationing electricity services just before the holidays, with normal service resuming on Dec. 20. The government attributed the three months of daily interruptions to the worst drought the country has seen in decades. The supply was also affected by neighboring Colombia’s decision
Continue ReadingBy Michael Abeyta Click here for updates on this story ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (KCNC) — The Centennial Airport was buzzing with excitement over the weekend. “It’s a little bit chaotic, but it’s still working out okay,” said Mike Straka Board Member of the Colorado Aviation Business Association. The Colorado Aviation Business Association and Metropolitan State University
Continue ReadingBy Jermont Terry Click here for updates on this story AURORA, Illinois (WBBM) — One person was rushed to the hospital Monday afternoon after opening mail in an Illinois state representative’s office in Aurora. People were also evacuated from the building that houses the office as a precaution. Aurora police said at 1:06 p.m., they
Continue ReadingBy Christian Olaniran, Ashley Paul Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — Eighteen students got sick during a monthly mass at John Carroll School in Bel Air, prompting an evacuation and early dismissal on Monday morning, according to school officials. Harford County Fire and EMS didn’t find any contaminants inside, leaving
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Dolly Parton has been married for 58 years, but you probably could count on one hand the times you have seen her with her husband. The legendary star recently appeared on Bunnie Xo’s “Dumb Blonde” podcast and talked about her famously private husband, Carl Dean. The now 78-year-old
Continue ReadingBy Brandon Goldner Click here for updates on this story NEW JERSEY (KYW) — The New Jersey Department of Education has launched a new $1 million initiative, called “Teach.Inspire.New Jersey” to recruit and retain educators in the state. The initiative includes a website where New Jersey’s statewide and local “Teachers of the Year” share their
Continue ReadingKYW By Brandon Goldner Click here for updates on this story NEW JERSEY (KYW) — The New Jersey Department of Education has launched a new $1 million initiative, called “Teach.Inspire.New Jersey” to recruit and retain educators in the state. The initiative includes a website where New Jersey’s statewide and local “Teachers of the Year” share
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