Democratic-backed Connecticut bill would ban ‘Latinx’ term
By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A group of Hispanic lawmakers in Connecticut has proposed that the state follow…
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California has huge snowpack, but dry trend raises worries
By JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The mountain snowpack that supplies a significant amount of California’s water got an…
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Republican AGs warn pharmacies against mailing abortion pills within their states
By Tierney Sneed Republican attorneys general from 20 states wrote letters to executives at CVS and Walgreens warning the pharmacy chains against…
Continue Reading Police: Oregon kidnap suspect killed 2 men before cornered
By ANDREW SELSKY SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The suspect in a violent kidnapping in Oregon — a man who spent little time behind bars for a similar crime…
Continue Reading US and French forces seized Iranian-supplied weapons and ammunition bound for Yemen
By Haley Britzky, CNN The US Navy assisted the French military in seizing thousands of assault rifles and half a million rounds of ammunition that…
Continue Reading Child in California mountain lion attack leaves hospital
OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A 5-year-old boy who was attacked by a mountain lion while hiking in rural Northern California with his…
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¿Quiénes son los funcionarios públicos involucrados en la muerte de Tyre Nichols? Esto es lo que sabemos
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — A medida que continúan las investigaciones sobre la golpiza mortal de la policía a Tyre Nichols, un hombre negro…
Continue Reading Ex-aide says Elon Musk had ‘handshake deal’ for Tesla buyout
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk’s former chief of staff on Wednesday testified that the billionaire…
Continue Reading Ex-aide says Elon Musk had ‘handshake deal’ for Tesla buyout
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk’s former chief of staff on Wednesday testified that the billionaire…
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After the Fed’s latest move, how come you’re still not getting a higher rate on your bank savings?
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Interest rates are higher (again), courtesy of the Federal Reserve, which hiked its benchmark interest rate Wednesday, for the…
Continue Reading After the Fed’s latest move, how come you’re still not getting a higher rate on your bank savings?
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Interest rates are higher (again), courtesy of the Federal Reserve, which hiked its benchmark interest rate Wednesday, for the…
Continue Reading Here’s what the Fed interest rate hike means for you
By CORA LEWIS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve raised its key rate by a quarter point Wednesday, bringing it to the highest…
Continue Reading Hall of Fame NFL executive Bobby Beathard dies at 86
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer Bobby Beathard, the architect of four Super Bowl-winning teams with two different organizations during his lengthy…
Continue Reading Violence frustrates historic Black cultural hub in Baltimore
By LEA SKENE Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A weekend shooting in west Baltimore’s Upton neighborhood killed two people and left three others…
Continue Reading Una pareja abandona a su bebé en el mostrador de un aeropuerto tras llegar sin boleto para el niño
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Una pareja abandonó a su bebé en un mostrador del aeropuerto en Tel Aviv, en Israel, después de presentarse sin…
Continue Reading Meta posts lower Q4 profit, announces huge stock buyback
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook parent company Meta posted lower fourth-quarter profit and revenue on…
Continue Reading Meta posts lower Q4 profit, announces huge stock buyback
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook parent company Meta posted lower fourth-quarter profit and revenue on…
Continue ReadingIranian couple handed prison sentence for dancing in the streets
By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN An Iranian couple, both social media influencers, have been given lengthy prison sentences after a video emerged of them…
Continue Reading Devils associate coach Andrew Brunette charged with DUI
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (AP) — New Jersey Devils associate coach and former Florida Panthers head coach Andrew Brunette has been arrested in South…
Continue Reading Reaction to Tom Brady announcing his retirement for 2nd time
By The Associated Press Reaction from social media and elsewhere poured in after Tom Brady announced his retirement on Wednesday for the second time.…
Continue Reading Judge hikes bail for Army vet accused of threat to synagogue
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A courtroom outburst by a man accused of telephoning threats to “shoot up” a Southern Nevada…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico considers roasted chile as official state aroma
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The sweet smell of green chile roasting on an open flame permeates New Mexico…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico considers roasted chile as official state aroma
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The sweet smell of green chile roasting on an open flame permeates New Mexico…
Continue Reading How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 2/1/2023
The Associated Press Wall Street rose to its highest level since the summer following the latest hike to interest rates by the Federal Reserve, which…
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Jimmy Garoppolo not returning next season, Shanahan says
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Jimmy Garroppolo’s tenure with the 49ers seems to be at the end, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. When asked…
Continue Reading Portal to Pros: NFL teams eyeing rising number of transfers
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — The prolific pace of school-switching among college players has helped some NFL prospects have…
Continue Reading Jamaica ready to send soldiers, police to quell Haiti chaos
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Jamaica’s prime minister says his government is willing to send soldiers and police…
Continue Reading Biden administration recommends major Alaska oil project
By BECKY BOHRER and MATTHEW DALY Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Biden administration has issued a long-awaited study that recommends…
Continue Reading Electronic Arts, WestRock fall; Stryker, Peloton rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: Advanced Micro Devices Inc., up $9.49 to $84.64. The…
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Residents impacted by winter storms eligible for calamity property tax relief
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): Santa Cruz County officials announced that property owners who had homes or property damaged are now eligible…
Continue Reading Updated permit required to legalize bedrooms at Twitter HQ
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco building inspectors have given Twitter’s construction contractor two weeks to submit a corrected building…
Continue Reading FTC fines GoodRx for unauthorized sharing of health data
By FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer In a first-of-its-kind enforcement, the Federal Trade Commission has imposed a $1.5 million penalty on telehealth…
Continue Reading FTC fines GoodRx for unauthorized sharing of health data
By FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer In a first-of-its-kind enforcement, the Federal Trade Commission has imposed a $1.5 million penalty on telehealth…
Continue ReadingAs asylum seekers remain camped out in Midtown, lawmakers heading to Brooklyn to tour new shelter
By CHRISTINA FAN Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Members of the City Council are planning to…
Continue Reading Harris mourns Tyre Nichols at funeral and calls for police reform: He ‘should have been safe’
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday mourned the death of Tyre Nichols, calling his death at the hands of police a moment…
Continue Reading$12 million settlement reached in 2019 shooting of Amir Worship during police raid
By JACKIE KOSTEK Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A multi-million dollar settlement was reached…
Continue Reading Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for March delivery fell $2.46 to $76.41 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for April delivery fell $2.62…
Continue Reading Authorities investigate shooting of stabbing suspect near LA
HUNTINGTON PARK, Calif. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting by police of a stabbing suspect who officers said threatened them…
Continue Reading Kellen Moore excited to get to work with Chargers, Herbert
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Kellen Moore worked with Justin Herbert on a commercial last year. The two will now try to see if they can get the Los…
Continue Reading Judge hikes bail for Army vet accused of threat to synagogue
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A courtroom outburst by a man accused of telephoning threats to “shoot up” a Southern Nevada…
Continue ReadingSanta Ana mother expecting 3rd child prepares for delivery after last round of chemotherapy
By Jessica De Nova Click here for updates on this story SANTA ANA, California (KABC) — With her last round of…
Continue ReadingWatts students call for closure of nearby metal recycling plant over health, safety concerns
By Anabel Munoz Click here for updates on this story WATTS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Students, activists and community…
Continue ReadingHallsville animal rescue to hold fundraiser after weekend fire kills 26 dogs
By Stephanie Southey Click here for updates on this story BOONE COUNTY, Missouri (KOMU) — A private animal rescue in…
Continue Reading Más de un millón de fieles asistieron a una misa dirigida por el papa Francisco en la República Democrática del Congo
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Más de un millón de personas asistieron este miércoles a la misa oficiada por el papa Francisco en Kinshasa,…
Continue Reading 3 more suspects arrested in last week’s Carson City shooting
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Carson City sheriff’s deputies have arrested three more suspects in last week’s gang-related shooting that…
Continue Reading California seeks new gun restrictions following shootings
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to limit where people can carry concealed guns after…
Continue Reading Biden, McCarthy meet face-to-face on debt crisis worries
By LISA MASCARO and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met face-to-face…
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Samsung unveils Galaxy S23 lineup with powerhouse camera
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business At its annual Unpacked event on Wednesday, Samsung unveiled its latest Galaxy S smartphones — and the…
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Drivers land in huge sinkhole after ignoring signs for closed road
KTVU Staff Some drivers in Tracy have crashed into a gaping sinkhole after apparently evading multiple signs and barriers warning that the important…
Continue Reading 2nd ex-NC State athlete sues school in sexual abuse case
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer A second former North Carolina State athlete has sued the school alleging that he had been sexually abused by the…
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