By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Several Supreme Court justices appear concerned a broad ruling in favor of gun rights could threaten restrictions on firearms in subways, bars, stadiums and other places where people gather. The court is hearing arguments Wednesday in its biggest gun case in more than a decade. It’s a
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By Ashley Strickland, CNN The Atacama Desert in Chile has been used as a way to simulate alien environments, like Mars on Earth. Now, researchers believe it was the site of an ancient comet explosion intense enough to create giant slabs of silicate glass, according to a new study. The research published Tuesday in the
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By Katie Bo Lillis and Sean Lyngaas, CNN US Cyber Command head and director of the National Security Agency Gen. Paul Nakasone said Wednesday that the US had “conducted a surge” over the past three months to address the problem of ransomware attacks on US interests. Nakasone said the US government had taken aim at
Continue Reading By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. district judge presiding over a lawsuit in which an American woman claims she was sexually assaulted by Prince Andrew says a trial would probably occur late next year. The judge told lawyers on both sides at a hearing Wednesday that he expects to seek
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN HOV is officially on the gram. Jay-Z, who is well known for not being very active on social media, launched an Instagram account on Tuesday. The rapper/entrepreneur/anything else he wants to be stayed true to his minimalist approach with a single photo, the poster art for the new Netflix film
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Police officials and the AAA auto club are urging drivers to be especially cautious this time of year as collisions with deer become more frequent. The Kansas City Star reports that cooler weather and shorter daylight hours mean it’s breeding season for deer. Kansas City, Missouri, police said on Twitter
Continue Reading KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Police officials and the AAA auto club are urging drivers to be especially cautious this time of year as collisions with deer become more frequent. The Kansas City Star reports that cooler weather and shorter daylight hours mean it’s breeding season for deer. Kansas City, Missouri, police said on Twitter
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By Marianne Garvey, CNN Jeff Bezos offered Tom Hanks a ride to space on his Blue Origin rocket, but it came at a price. The actor confirmed that Bezos had asked him during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Tuesday, saying if he accepted the offer he was expected to pay. “Well yeah, provided
Continue Reading GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Sunday’s game at Kansas City. NFL Network was first to report the positive test for the reigning NFL MVP. Rodgers is the latest Packers player to test positive for the coronavirus. Wide receivers Davante Adams, a 2020
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Sunday’s game at Kansas City. NFL Network was first to report the positive test for the reigning NFL MVP. Rodgers is the latest Packers player to test positive for the coronavirus. Wide receivers Davante Adams, a 2020
Continue Reading GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Sunday’s game at Kansas City. NFL Network was first to report the positive test for the reigning NFL MVP. Rodgers is the latest Packers player to test positive for the coronavirus. Wide receivers Davante Adams, a 2020
Continue Reading BANGKOK (AP) — A  Myanmar court has rejected the bail application of Danny Fenster, an American journalist jailed for the past five months, and added a charge against him. Fenster had already been charged with incitement for allegedly spreading false or inflammatory information, as well as with violating the Unlawful Associations Act for alleged links
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — Gary DiSarcina will coach third base for the Washington Nationals, Eric Young Jr. will coach first base and Ricky Bones is the new bullpen coach as part of a revamped staff under manager Dave Martinez. DiSarcina and Bones come to Washington from the NL East rival New York Mets. Bones takes over
Continue Reading LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — A former inmate at the federal prison in Leavenworth, Kansas, claims in a lawsuit that he was left untreated for days after suffering a paralyzing injury. The Kansas City Star reports that the lawsuit filed last week on behalf of 58-year-old Brent Kehler names several prison officers and medical staff. He
Continue Reading By VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s central bank has made its second interest rate hike in as many months as consumer prices surge. The National Bank of Poland raised the rate Wednesday to 1.25%. The move indicates the central bank intends to move more forcefully against rising prices after facing criticism
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By VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s central bank has made its second interest rate hike in as many months as consumer prices surge. The National Bank of Poland raised the rate Wednesday to 1.25%. The move indicates the central bank intends to move more forcefully against rising prices after facing criticism
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By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business Employees calling for better wages and working conditions have always been a given in the workplace. But workers are increasingly calling on their companies to take action on other issues that they care about as well. They may want their employers to speak out against a state law — such
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Adams, KSL-TV Click here for updates on this story TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (KSL) — A driver who was injured by a piece of concrete that flew through her windshield said Tuesday that the ordeal left her with some unsettling questions. Sharon Cockayne said around 5 p.m. Monday, she was driving south along the west
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By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Climate activist Greta Thunberg has joked that she is adopting a “net-zero” approach to cursing, an apparent response to criticism of her use of strong language at a demonstration earlier this week. The 18-year-old Swede was filmed singing “You can shove your climate crisis up your a**e” to the tune of
Continue Reading DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The stars are showing up early in the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship. The seven-way tie for the lead in Dubai includes defending champion Yuxin Lin of China and top-ranked amateur Keita Nakajima of Japan. Joining them at 67 is Lukas Michel of Australia. He won the U.S. Mid-Amateur two years
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