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A new Covid-19 variant with high number of mutations sparks travel bans and worries scientists. The UK suspended flights from several nations in southern Africa.

Omicron, a new Covid-19 variant with high number of mutations, sparks travel bans and worries scientists

November 26, 2021 5:40 AM CNN Newsource

By David McKenzie, Ghazi Balkiz, Ivana Kottasová and Laura Smith-Spark, CNN The discovery of a new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus…

Stocks tumble as fears over new Covid-19 variant grip global markets.

Dow logs worst day in over a year as fears over new Covid-19 variant grip global markets

November 26, 2021 7:01 AM CNN

CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Anneken Tappe Wall Street was in a frenzy on Black Friday as stocks around the world tumbled in the face of a new Covid-19…

President Biden announced the release of 50 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve of the Department of Energy to combat high energy prices which are at a seven-year high across the nation prior to the holiday travel season.

Biden restricts travel from South Africa and seven other countries starting Monday

November 26, 2021 11:31 AM CNN

CNN By Kaitlan Collins, CNN President Joe Biden announced Friday the US will restrict travel from South Africa and seven other countries starting…

The UK was among the first to impose new restrictions against the new virus variant.

Travel doors slam shut as new Covid variant triggers alarm, stranding hundreds of passengers

November 26, 2021 5:42 AM CNN

CNN Tamara Hardingham-Gill and Laura Smith-Spark, CNN Hundreds of passengers from South Africa were being held at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on…

The Interior Department releases a long-awaited review of federal oil and gas leasing program. Pictured is the seal of U.S. Interior Department.

Biden administration calls for hike in federal drilling fees in report that largely sidesteps climate issues

November 26, 2021 11:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Liz Stark, CNN The Department of the Interior on Friday released a long-awaited review of oil and gas drilling on federal lands and oceans that…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says group of Russians and Ukrainians planning coup against him

November 26, 2021 5:56 AM CNN

CNN By Katharina Krebs and Anna Chernova, CNN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says a group of Ukrainians and Russians is planning to carry out…

French fishermen have said they will block access to the Eurotunnel and English Channel ports in northern France on Friday in protest over post-Brexit fishing rights.

French fishermen threaten to block Channel Tunnel, ports in protest over fishing licenses

November 25, 2021 8:48 AM CNN

CNN By Dalal Mawad and Duarte Mendonça, CNN French fishermen have said they will block access to the Eurotunnel and English Channel ports in…

There are concerns that Molnupiravir could lead to the development of vaccine-resistant Covid-19 mutations.

The FDA will soon decide on Merck’s Covid-19 antiviral pill. It shows promise, but there are also concerns

November 17, 2021 3:11 AM CNN

CNN, PFIZER By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent In the fall of 2015, Dr. Mark Denison was preparing for a long drive home from…

Paulina Creek Road closes for the season, a day early

October 18, 2021 1:40 PM KTVZ news sources

Paulina Creek Road, which accesses the Newberry National Volcanic Monument caldera, was closed Monday, a bit earlier than planned, U.S. Forest…

NW conservation groups urge regional approach to saving salmon

January 4, 2021 2:28 PM KTVZ news sources

Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s workgroup to consider what to do about dwindling salmon numbers has wrapped up, as conservation groups in neighboring states…

Wake Forest needs overtime to hold off Oregon State, 80-77

November 26, 2021 9:53 PM Associated Press

DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — Alondes Williams scored seven of his game-high 24 points in overtime and Wake Forest held off Oregon State, 80-77 Friday night…

Curry scores 32 points as Warriors top Trail Blazers 118-103

November 26, 2021 9:34 PM Associated Press

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry had 32 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, Andrew Wiggins scored 25…

Timbers beat Rapids on late goal to reach MLS West final

November 25, 2021 3:59 PM Associated Press

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Larrys Mabiala scored in the 90th minute and the Portland Timbers beat the Colorado Rapids 1-0 on Thursday to advance…

Pac-12 North up for grabs when Oregon hosts Oregon State

November 24, 2021 11:04 PM Associated Press

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Oregon will capture the Pac-12 Conference’s North Division and a spot in next week’s championship game against…

No. 13 Oregon beats Texas Southern 83-66 in season opener

November 9, 2021 6:14 PM Associated Press

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Will Richardson scored 20 points and No. 13 Oregon opened the season with an 83-66 victory…

Why these students are dreading their 21st birthdays

November 27, 2021 12:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Most college students can’t wait for their 21st birthdays. But Lakshmi Parvathinathan is terrified. It’s…

3 dead and 4 injured in shooting inside a Nashville apartment, police say

November 26, 2021 11:36 PM CNN Newsource

By Andy Rose, CNN A shooting inside a Nashville apartment Friday night left three young men dead and four injured, police said. Those injured…

Pet Pals: Fine pair of guinea pigs pay a visit

November 26, 2021 10:31 PM KTVZ News Team

Flattop and Frizzletop are a 4-month-old bonded pair of male guinea pigs waiting for a nice new home at the Humane Society of Central…

No. 5 Duke holds off No. 1 Gonzaga for 84-81 victory

November 26, 2021 9:59 PM Associated Press

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 21 points to lead No. 5 Duke over No. 1 Gonzaga 84-81 on Friday night. It…

Can Biden find the right balance on immigration?

November 26, 2021 9:43 PM Associated Press

By COLLEEN LONG and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Demands by Democrats to fix the nation’s broken immigration system were…