By Wayne Freedman Click here for updates on this story WINDSOR, California (KGO) — In the North Bay, an elementary school is cutting COVID-19 risk, by cutting lunch. At least, that’s the plan from the Windsor School District. The kids are only allowed 14 minutes to eat. “Good job spread yourself out,” says Susan Yakich,
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By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Police say a man suspected of killing a family of four and setting their Houston home on fire fatally shot himself as officers tried to arrest him. Firefighters discovered the bodies of a man and woman and two children Sunday morning after extinguishing a blaze at
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By Michael Warren and Sara Murray, CNN Sen. Mitch McConnell is locked in a proxy war with former President Donald Trump this fall as both Republicans work to position candidates for primaries taking place all over the country next spring and summer. But with control of the Senate on the line, McConnell is very carefully
Continue ReadingBy Kate Larsen Click here for updates on this story LAFAYETTE, California (KGO) — Dismissal at Stanley Middle School in Lafayette took a tragic turn Tuesday, when an SUV hit a volunteer crossing guard and student in front of the school. Police say the SUV hit the crossing guard and a child around 3 p.m.
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By The Associated Press Florida coach Dan Mullen goes for his 100th career victory when the Gators play at South Florida on Saturday. Only 173 men have reached the milestone in college football history. Of those, only 17 accomplished the feat in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference. Mullen is 99-55 in 13 years as a head
Continue Reading By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans finally get to show off what adding a seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver can do for their already high-powered offense. Trading for Julio Jones joins him with AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Derrick Henry, Pro Bowl wide receiver
Continue Reading By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it will seek to restart a process that could restrict mining in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region, which is renowned for its salmon runs. The announcement is the latest in a long-running dispute over a proposed copper-and-gold mine for the southwest
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By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it will seek to restart a process that could restrict mining in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region, which is renowned for its salmon runs. The announcement is the latest in a long-running dispute over a proposed copper-and-gold mine for the southwest
Continue Reading By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press A civil rights attorney who fought to desegregate Southern schools in the 1960s and was pushed out of his University of Mississippi teaching job amid uproar over his work on behalf of Black clients has died. George M. Strickler Jr.’s son said Wednesday that the attorney died at his
Continue Reading By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are starting to push plans for providing paid family and medical leave, easing climate change and bolstering education through House committees. It’s a drive in which Democrats are battling Republicans and among themselves over President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion vision for reshaping federal priorities. Five panels
Continue Reading By The Associated Press In a matchup between the two worst teams in the NFC a year ago, the Atlanta Falcons host the Philadelphia Eagles to open the season. Both teams have rookie head coaches: Arthur Smith in Atlanta and Nick Sirianni for the Eagles. Neither had held the top job at any level of
Continue Reading By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Quarterback Joe Burrow said his left knee is fine and he’s eager to lead the Cincinnati Bengals against the Minnesota Vikings in the season opener on Sunday. Burrow had been rehabbing through training camp and was held out of all but one series in the last
Continue Reading By The Associated Press No. 11 Penn State will try to avoid a letdown when they host Ball State in its home opener. The Nittany Lions are coming off an emotional season-opening 16-10 win on the road at Wisconsin. Ball State is the defending Mid-American Conference champion and has won eight straight dating back to
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By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled the AFC for the better part of three seasons, making back-to-back trips to the Super Bowl. The Cleveland Browns could offer the stiffest test to their perch at the top. The two teams met in the divisional round
Continue Reading By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled the AFC for the better part of three seasons, making back-to-back trips to the Super Bowl. The Cleveland Browns could offer the stiffest test to their perch at the top. The two teams met in the divisional round
Continue Reading By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama will allow an inmate’s pastor to hold his hand during an execution scheduled for next month. In a court document, lawyers described the new procedure that will be used next month. Willie B. Smith is scheduled to be executed Oct. 21. Alabama officials in February
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN)– Vera Middleton desearÃa haberse vacunado contra el covid-19. Esta bisabuela de 66 años de Olive Hill, Kentucky, dijo que ella y su marido hablaron sobre ponerse la vacuna, pero la fueron posponiendo y finalmente decidieron no hacerlo. No pudo explicar por qué. Middleton habló con CNN este miércoles mientras recibÃa un alto
Continue Reading By DANIELLA MATAR Associated Press MONZA, Italy (AP) — Max Verstappen will be looking to consolidate his Formula One championship lead on a track that Lewis Hamilton has long dominated. Verstappen won the Netherlands Grand Prix on Sunday to move three points ahead of Hamilton but the lead could again change hands at this weekend’s
Continue Reading By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Call this the Rebuilding Bowl. When the Atlanta Falcons open the season Sunday hosting the Philadelphia Eagles, it will be a matchup of rookie coaches leading the two worst teams in the NFC from a year ago. Former Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith takes over
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By Matt Egan, CNN Business Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has been criticized by progressives for going soft on big banks and not doing enough to address the climate crisis. Now, a lifelong Republican is joining that critique. Sheila Bair, one of the few American regulators who sounded the alarm prior to the subprime mortgage
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