New Year’s fireworks returning to Vegas after 2020 hiatus
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — New Year’s Eve fireworks that were called off last year on the Las Vegas Strip due to the…
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New Year’s fireworks returning to Vegas after 2020 hiatus
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — New Year’s Eve fireworks that were called off last year on the Las Vegas Strip due to the…
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Biden presents 3 soldiers with top military award for valor
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has presented the Medal of Honor, the nation’s…
Continue Reading New Year’s fireworks returning to Vegas after 2020 hiatus
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — New Year’s Eve fireworks that were called off last year on the Las Vegas Strip due to the…
Continue Reading Keechant Sewell seen as ‘absolutely ready’ to succeed as NYPD’s top cop
By Peter Nickeas, CNN When Keechant Sewell became the first Black woman to oversee Nassau County’s detective division 15 months ago, she said…
Continue Reading Keechant Sewell seen as ‘absolutely ready’ to succeed as NYPD’s top cop
By Peter Nickeas, CNN When Keechant Sewell became the first Black woman to oversee Nassau County’s detective division 15 months ago, she said…
Continue Reading Former Slovak premier detained for protest during lockdown
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Former Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been detained by police in Bratislava for organizing an anti-government…
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South Dakota State heads to FCS semifinals this weekend
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer South Dakota State heads into its FCS semifinal at Montana State looking to become the first team in college…
Continue Reading Seahawks’ late-season playoff push runs into surging Rams
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Seahawks will take every little edge they can get when they travel to SoFi Stadium on…
Continue Reading Seahawks’ late-season playoff push runs into surging Rams
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Seahawks will take every little edge they can get when they travel to SoFi Stadium on…
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Jennifer Lopez says she’s not upset over Ben Affleck’s comments regarding his ex-wife Jennifer Garner
By Chloe Melas, CNN Jennifer Lopez has nothing but love for Ben Affleck. The singer, actress and entrepreneur told People Magazine she is not…
Continue Reading US pulls out of settlement talks in family separation suits
By BEN FOX Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government has withdrawn from settlement negotiations to end lawsuits filed on behalf of…
Continue Reading Pelicans’ Williamson gets injection on injured right foot
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Zion Williamson has received a biologic injection that is meant to promote bone healing in…
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Regulators open probe into red hot ‘buy now, pay later’ industry
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Regulators in Washington may crack down on the industry behind “buy now, pay later,” the increasingly…
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Crab for New Year’s: California opens up commercial fishing
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — There will be more Dungeness crab on the market just in time for New Year’s menus. California’s Department of Fish and…
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Revelan detalles de quiénes viajaban con “Flow La Movie” en el jet que se estrelló en República Dominicana
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — El productor musical puertorriqueño José Ángel Hernández (conocido popularmente como “Flow La…
Continue Reading Correction: Oregon-Marijuana story
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — In a story published December 16, 2021, about Oregon’s efforts to combat illegal marijuana production, The Associated Press…
Continue Reading Correction: Oregon-Marijuana story
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — In a story published December 16, 2021, about Oregon’s efforts to combat illegal marijuana production, The Associated Press…
Continue Reading Awash in illegal pot farms, Oregon plans millions for relief
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Legislature has dedicated $25 million to combatting the proliferation of illegal…
Continue Reading Utah State police chief resigns after sex-assault comments
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah State University police chief has resigned after a recording the institution called reprehensible came to light…
Continue Reading Utah State police chief resigns after sex-assault comments
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah State University police chief has resigned after a recording the institution called reprehensible came to light…
Continue Reading Lamar Jackson misses practice again with ankle injury
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson missed another practice for the Baltimore Ravens because of his sprained ankle. Jackson also missed practice…
Continue Reading Defense bill bans private funds for deploying National Guard
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The defense bill Congress has sent to President Joe Biden prohibits using private funds…
Continue Reading NFL updates protocols in response to COVID-19 cases
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer The NFL has updated its protocols in reaction to an increase in COVID-19 cases around the league, and it is…
Continue Reading AP’s top albums of 2021: ‘Sour,’ ‘Donda,’ H.E.R. and Eilish
By The Associated Press Olivia Rodrigo, Kanye West, Tyler, the Creator and Billie Eilish are among some of the well-known acts who released albums in…
Continue Reading Arrest in 2016 death of man in New Orleans to plan wedding
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A suspect has been identified and charged in the 2016 shooting death of a St. Louis man…
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White House says Kamala Harris will be Biden’s running mate if he runs for reelection
By Jasmine Wright and Allie Malloy, CNN White House principal deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday that Vice President Kamala…
Continue Reading Screening event for Betty White’s 100th birthday will go on
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Betty White was weeks away from her 100th birthday and planned a big celebration. White, who died Friday, would have turned…
Continue Reading Chilean women, wary of rightist, may decide president’s race
By PATRICIA LUNA and JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Most eligible Chilean voters stayed home for the first round of…
Continue Reading Prince William reveals Xmas favorites in interview with kids
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Prince William has revealed some of his Christmas favorites in response to questions from children receiving cancer…
Continue Reading Evee scores 24 to lead Rice over Incarnate Word 85-55
HOUSTON — Travis Evee matched his season high with 24 points as Rice routed Incarnate Word 85-55. Drew Lutz led the Cardinals on Thursday with a…
Continue Reading Germany getting more vaccines for ‘offensive’ booster drive
By GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany is scrambling to procure more vaccines to fuel what the new health minister calls a “very…
Continue Reading Sisolak appoints Cano Burkhead as Nevada lieutenant governor
By KEN RITTER and SAM METZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has appointed a former Las Vegas-area school principal who…
Continue Reading Nick Cannon prays for strength after the death of his baby boy
By Chloe Melas, CNN Nick Cannon is opening up more about grieving his late son, Zen. The television host and actor appeared on NBC’s…
Continue Reading US Naval site in Italy briefly locked down after shots heard
MILAN (AP) — U.S. Navy officials say a support site in Naples, Italy, was locked down for nearly two hours Thursday after reports of gunfire on the…
Continue Reading$15,000 worth of camping gear stolen from FL Cub Scouts
By Ari Hait Click here for updates on this story WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WPBF) — Cub Scout pack 141 in West Palm…
Continue Reading Judge: Grain terminal zoning suit to proceed; no ruling now
By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A state judge says opponents of a $400 million grain terminal planned in a community…
Continue Reading BEHIND THE LENS: Memorable photos of 1/6 and beyond
By The Associated Press Look at the guns drawn, just inches away from the face peeking through the shattered window in the House chamber. Then: Cut…
Continue Reading‘Significant amounts of water’ found in Mars’ massive version of the Grand Canyon
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Mars has its own version of the Grand Canyon, and scientists have learned this dramatic feature is home to…
Continue Reading Intel to invest $7.1B in Malaysia chipmaking expansion
Associated Press Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Intel is expanding its manufacturing operation in Malaysia as chipmakers work to…
Continue Reading Intel to invest $7.1B in Malaysia chipmaking expansion
Associated Press Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Intel is expanding its manufacturing operation in Malaysia as chipmakers work to…
Continue Reading Democratic Rep. Alan Lowenthal announces he will not seek reelection in 2022
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Democratic Rep. Alan Lowenthal of California announced Thursday that he will not seek reelection in 2022, joining a…
Continue Reading Over1,500 applications filed for social equity pot licenses
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Over 1,500 applications have been filed for the 26 social equity dispensary licenses that Arizona’s public health agency…
Continue Reading El Departamento de Justicia interrumpe las conversaciones de acuerdo con familias migrantes separadas en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — El Departamento de Justicia informó a los abogados que representan a las familias migrantes separadas que…
Continue Reading De la A a la Z-endaya: las mejores tendencias de celebridades en la alfombra roja este 2021
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Después de un año de discursos torpes por Zoom en las galas de premios y sudaderas con estilo tie-dye, ha sido un…
Continue Reading10-year old boy killed in Princeton, NC, car crash remembered as church-goer, baseball player
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PRINCETON, North Carolina (WRAL) — A 10-year-old boy was killed in a…
Continue Reading Electric cars have given a jolt to Ford’s stock price
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business In early May of 2020, Jim Farley bought $1 million worth of Ford stock, 195,000 shares at a little over $5 a…
Continue Reading Posponen la final de Miss Mundo en Puerto Rico por covid-19
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN Español) — La final de Miss Mundo, que se realizaría este jueves en San Juan, Puerto Rico, fue pospuesta para…
Continue Reading Kosovo says it’s agreed to rent 300 prison cells to Denmark
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s Justice Ministry says it has struck a preliminary agreement to rent 300 prison cells to Denmark to help the…
Continue Reading Changing Clemson: Swinney navigating coaching staff changes
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is confident he can handle change. He doesn’t have much…
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