4 skiers dead, 4 rescued after avalanche in Utah backcountry
Four skiers were killed and four others rescued after an avalanche Saturday in a backcountry ski area near Salt Lake City, police said. The Unified…
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Chuck Schumer’s rise in Washington hasn’t loosened his grip on New York
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s voice rose over the din as a group of leading New York leftists, gathered in a small room in Brooklyn on…
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl LV: All you need to know about the commercials
It’s that time of year again, when people actually look forward to watching TV commercials. Millions of viewers will tune in to Super Bowl LV,…
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More contagious coronavirus variant identified in UK is spreading rapidly throughout the US, study says
A new study finds that cases of a more contagious coronavirus variant are rapidly increasing in the United States, and significant community…
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Lenny Kravitz is confident The Weeknd’s Super Bowl show will be great
Lenny Kravitz’s 2015 Super Bowl halftime performance with Katy Perry was memorably great. In a recent interview with CNN, the rocker recalled…
Continue ReadingFormer Indiana first lady Susan Bayh dead at age 61
Former Indiana first lady Susan Bayh died Friday at the age of 61 from complications due to glioblastoma, her family announced on Saturday. As the…
Continue Reading Puppy Bowl XVII: What you need to know about the biggest game on all fours
If the snacks can’t get you through Super Bowl Sunday, maybe 70 puppies playing football can. It’s the Puppy Bowl time. And even though…
Continue Reading Chicago Public Schools reaches tentative agreement with teachers union, mayor says
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says city officials have reached a tentative agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union, paving the way for some Chicago…
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San Francisco school district and unions reach tentative deal on reopening for in-person learning
Unions representing San Francisco Unified School District employees on Sunday announced they have reached a tentative agreement with the district to…
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Capitol riot defendant has history of intimidating lawmakers, made racist speech at public hearing
A man charged in connection to the January 6 Capitol riot made racist and xenophobic remarks during a public hearing before the Maine legislature in…
Continue ReadingCheney says she will not resign and GOP shouldn’t embrace Trump
Republican Rep. Liz Cheney stood her ground Sunday, rejecting her state party’s calls for her ouster and denouncing former President Donald…
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Argentina, destino de ocho ensayos clínicos de vacunas contra el covid-19
(CNN Español) — La carrera por el desarrollo de vacunas contra el covid-19 es global. Según la Organización Mundial de la Salud, actualmente se…
Continue Reading The Kansas City Chiefs are returning to the Super Bowl — and so is the controversy over the team’s name
The Kansas City Chiefs are back for another Super Bowl. And inevitably, so is the longstanding controversy over the NFL team’s name and Native…
Continue Reading A sledding accident in New York has left a teen dead and a toddler injured
A 16-year-old girl was killed in a sledding accident in upstate New York on Saturday that also injured a toddler, according to the Niagara County…
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Schumer’s office says it will accommodate Trump attorney request to delay impeachment trial during Sabbath
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s office said Saturday the Senate will accommodate a request from one of former President Donald…
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From zero to hero: Ilkay Gundogan misses penalty, scores twice in dominant Manchester City victory at Liverpool
Talk about a roller-coaster performance — Ilkay Gundogan provided the dictionary definition on Sunday for Manchester City against Liverpool.…
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Sanders says ‘room full of lawyers’ is working to make case for $15 minimum wage
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday said a “room full of lawyers” is working to make the case that raising the minimum wage to $15 squares with…
Continue Reading A 3D printed house is for sale in New York. Builders say it will cut housing construction costs
You’ve probably heard of 3D printed face masks and even 3D printed hands, as 3D printing technology has expanded over the past few decades. Now…
Continue ReadingYellen: US could reach full employment next year if Congress passes Biden’s stimulus plan
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday the US could see full employment next year if Congress passes President Joe Biden’s proposed…
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GOP senator: ‘Very unlikely’ Senate votes to convict Trump in impeachment trial
Republican Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania said Sunday it’s “very unlikely” the Senate votes to convict former President Donald…
Continue Reading Los empleados que trabajan desde casa lo hacen por más horas que antes de la pandemia
(CNN) — ¿Disfrutas de más tiempo libre mientras trabajas desde casa? Tal vez no. Una nueva investigación realizada durante la pandemia muestra…
Continue ReadingBiden stays silent on Iran as his team works to break nuclear impasse
President Joe Biden presented a sweeping vision of the global challenges facing the US in a Thursday speech that touched on Russia’s attacks on…
Continue Reading Frank Shankwitz, Make-a-Wish Foundation co-founder, dies at 77
Frank Shankwitz, a longtime Arizona Department of Public Safety officer who co-founded the Make-A-Wish Foundation, has died, his wife told the New…
Continue Reading Black History Month: Josh Gibson
Although racism and fate kept him from the major leagues, Josh Gibson was one of the most dominant sluggers in baseball history. The former Negro…
Continue Reading Black History Month: Gerald Wilson
Elegant, swinging, exuberant – it’s hard to find one word to describe the lush music of Gerald Wilson, one of the most important bandleaders in…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | Las noticias del covid-19 son malas, pero hay margen para el optimismo
(CNN) — Encuesta de la semana: una nueva encuesta de Axios/Ipsos encontró que el 63% de los adultos dice que obtendrá o es probable que se…
Continue Reading‘Saturday Night Live’ takes on the Super Bowl
Sunday is an unofficial holiday in the US as the NFL kicks off the Super Bowl, and “Saturday Night Live” had plenty to say about it. The…
Continue ReadingA new children’s book about Wuhan’s coronavirus whistleblower teaches bravery
A new children’s book called “Doctor Li and The Crown-Wearing Virus” is the origin story of Doctor Li Wenliang, who first raised…
Continue ReadingCheney says she will not resign from her position after Wyoming Republican Party censure
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney said Sunday she will not resign despite being censured by her state Republican Party over her vote to impeach former…
Continue Reading New England Patriots plane with ‘Get vaccinated’ decal brings health care workers to Super Bowl
The New England Patriots team plane is ferrying dozens of vaccinated health care workers to the Super Bowl on Sunday with a message on its side:…
Continue Reading Everything you need to know about Super Bowl LV
Fluff up your favorite recliner and get ready to drown the piercing shriek of reality in a warm bowl of nacho cheese: It’s Super Bowl time…
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The undoing of Donald Trump’s presidency
When Sen. Patrick Leahy gavels in the impeachment trial of the 45th President of the United States Tuesday, the 46th President will be nearly three…
Continue ReadingYellen: Biden’s stimulus plan could bring US back to full employment next year
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday the US could see full employment next year if Congress passes President Joe Biden’s proposed…
Continue Reading Aaron Rodgers named NFL MVP while Peyton Manning headlines Hall of Fame class of 2021
As with so many events around the world, the coronavirus pandemic made the 10th annual NFL Honors different than previous years. Normally, the event…
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NBA superstars Steph Curry and Nikola Jokic score 50 points or more — but both lose
Hearing your coach tell the media that you’ve “never played better” following a monstrous 57-point fireworks show suggests your…
Continue Reading Rev. Jesse Jackson leaves the hospital for rehab center after surgery
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has left the hospital for a rehabilitation center in Chicago after surgery, according to the Rainbow PUSH…
Continue Reading Oil and Gasoline Fast Facts
Here’s a look at crude oil reserves and production around the world. Facts Crude oil is a form of liquid petroleum, extracted from rock…
Continue ReadingBiden administration moves to terminate Trump-era migration agreements
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Saturday that the Biden administration has suspended and begun the process to terminate Trump-era…
Continue Reading David Geffen Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of David Geffen, producer, studio executive and philanthropist. Personal Birth date: February 21, 1943 Birth place:…
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White House reinstates regular presidential addresses to the nation in the style of FDR’s fireside chats
The White House is bringing back weekly addresses from the President directly to the American people, continuing in the tradition of President…
Continue Reading Boko Haram Fast Facts
Here’s a look at Boko Haram, a militant Islamic group working out of Nigeria, whose purpose is to institute Sharia, or Islamic law. Facts In…
Continue ReadingTwo House Republicans fined $5,000 each for not completing security screening to enter House floor
Two Republican lawmakers are the first members of Congress to be fined for violating the new security measures off of the House floor since the fines…
Continue Reading Hank Aaron Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Baseball Hall of Fame player Hank Aaron. Personal Birth date: February 5, 1934 Death date: January 22, 2021 Birth…
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Biden needs to figure out what kind of GOP opposition he’s facing
The collision of the new President’s agenda with the old one’s impeachment trial this week sharpens the question: Just what kind of…
Continue Reading Russian protesters detained at pro-Navalny rallies say police threatened and intimidated them: ‘The regime has shown its teeth’
“Do you know that we can beat you so hard that you will be urinating blood? And there won’t be any traces — you won’t be able…
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Russian protesters detained at pro-Navalny rally detail threats and intimidation by police: ‘The regime has shown its teeth’
“Do you know that we can beat you so hard that you will be urinating blood? And there won’t be any traces — you won’t be able…
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Leon Spinks, former heavyweight champ who beat Muhammad Ali, dead at 67
Former world heavyweight champion Leon Spinks, best known for defeating Muhammad Ali in 1978, has died at the age 67, according to a statement from…
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US Covid-19 numbers are trending in the right direction but officials warn against Super Bowl gatherings that could fuel spread
While Covid-19 numbers are trending in the right direction across much of the US, officials nationwide warned against Super Bowl gatherings to avoid…
Continue Reading Myanmar protesters call for military to release Aung San Suu Kyi
Tens of thousands of protesters overcame a post-coup internet blackout as they took to the streets of Myanmar’s largest city for a second…
Continue Reading 2 Confederate statues were removed in Georgia within 3 days
Two Confederate statues were removed from public locations in the state of Georgia this week. This comes as cities across the nation have grappled…
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