By Gabriella Bachara Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Milwaukee law enforcement asks that people ring in the new year safely. Both the Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office will have extra patrols out Friday night. “It’s important that we start the New Year’s out with the right
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LONDON (AP) — U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has been honored by Queen Elizabeth II in the British monarch’s annual New Year’s list following the teenager’s breakthrough performance at Flushing Meadows. The 19-year-old Raducanu was made an MBE by the queen, or Member of the Order of the British Empire. It caps a remarkable year
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By Maegan Vazquez, CNN Rep. Ayanna Pressley, a Massachusetts Democrat, announced Friday she tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. “After experiencing Covid-like symptoms, this morning I received a positive, breakthrough Covid-19 test result,” Pressley said in a statement. “Thankfully, my symptoms are relatively mild, and I am grateful to be fully vaccinated
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OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore star Lamar Jackson missed practice again because of his injured ankle, and the Ravens listed him as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Jackson has missed the past two games. He finally returned to practice Wednesday but was limited, and he hasn’t practiced since. Coach John
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Lew Nichols III ran for 130 yards and a touchdown, leading late replacement Central Michigan to a 24-21 victory over Washington State in the Sun Bowl. The Chippewas (9-4) ended a five-game bowl losing streak with their fifth consecutive victory this season. When Boise State opted out of the Arizona
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By Elizabeth Stuart, CNN A growing number of school systems, colleges and universities are making changes to the beginning of the 2022 spring semester as a result of the surge in cases of Covid-19. Duke University is extending its plan for remote classes by another week due to an “incredibly high” positive case count among
Continue Reading By DAN SCIFO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward knows what it takes to shut down the Cleveland Browns’ rushing attack. The Steelers have the worst rush defense in the league, but they were able to keep running back Nick Chubb and the Browns in check when the AFC North
Continue Reading By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral says he couldn’t live with abandoning his teammates in their Sugar Bowl showdown against sixth-ranked Baylor. The dual-threat Corral is a potential first-round NFL draft pick after accounting for nearly 4,000 yards and 31 touchdowns during Mississippi’s first 10-win regular season.
Continue Reading GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A western Colorado woman has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of first-degree murder after her children, ages 18 and 11, were fatally stabbed. The Glenwood Springs Police Department says 37-year-old Claudia Camacho-Duenas was arrested Thursday by officers responding to a reported stabbing at 2:30 p.m. The victims were
Continue Reading NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Jordan McKoy had a career-high 21 points as Merrimack narrowly beat Long Island 82-77. Ty Flowers led the Sharks on Friday with 23 points and five assists.
Continue Reading STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cincinnati star Coby Bryant changed his number from 7 to 8 for the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl against No. 1 Alabama. Yes, Bryant is named after the late NBA great, even with the different spelling of the first name. For the playoff
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Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Friday: Moderna, Signature bank rise; GameStop, PayPal fall
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — The airline industry is trying to delay next week’s scheduled rollout of 5G wireless service near dozens of major U.S. airports. An trade group called Airlines for America says the service could interfere with critical systems on planes, and it wants the issue studied further. The airlines say pilots won’t be able
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — The airline industry is trying to delay next week’s scheduled rollout of 5G wireless service near dozens of major U.S. airports. An trade group called Airlines for America says the service could interfere with critical systems on planes, and it wants the issue studied further. The airlines say pilots won’t be able
Continue Reading SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador’s navy has seized two semi-submersible boats carrying 4.1 metric tons of cocaine off the country’s Pacific coast. President Nayib Bukele said Friday that the cocaine was worth almost $104 million. It was the largest seizure so far in Bukele’s administration, which began in June 2019. Officials say
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By Marianne Garvey Betty White is being remembered for her light, humor, charm and friendship. Ryan Reynolds posted a loving tribute to longtime friend and “The Proposal” costar, who died Friday at the age of 99. “The world looks different now,” Reynolds wrote. “She was great at defying expectation. She managed to grow very old
Continue Reading By JOHN LEICESTER and NICK PERRY Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Muted New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world ushered in the fourth calendar year framed by the global Covid-19 pandemic. In France, a doctor sighed when asked what 2022 might bring. He said medical workers were exhausted “because the waves come one after another.”
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN Español) — Betty White falleció este viernes a los 99 años y, tras conocerse la noticia, los homenajes comenzaron a inundar las redes sociales. Desde el presidente Joe Biden al actor Ryan Reynolds, un repaso por algunos de los muchos recuerdos sobre la ex Golden Girl. El presidente Joe Biden llamó a
Continue Reading By FRAZIER MOORE Associated Press Betty White was America’s naughty sweetheart. With a wholesome smile and a dirty joke she charmed millions of viewers decade after decade, rising from $50-a-week to ageless superstar. Even in her 90s, in defiance of time and expectations, she still enjoyed a cocktail before dinner, a weekly poker night and
Continue Reading NEW ORLEANS — Derek St. Hilaire, Tyson Jackson and D’Ante Bell scored 11 points apiece as New Orleans easily defeated Belhaven College 94-54. Troy Green added 10 points for the Privateers, who reached season highs in points and assists on Friday. Matthew McMillan led the Blazers with 18 points.
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