By Ariane de Vogue and Tierney Sneed, CNN In what will be one of the most monumental endeavors of Joe Biden’s presidency, the retirement of Stephen Breyer sets the stage for an immensely important decision by the President. Breyer’s seat may be the only one that Biden fills on the Supreme Court, and it may
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By Hamdi Alkhshali, Kareem Khadder and Eliza Mackintosh, CNN US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) regained control of a prison in northeast Syria where ISIS fighters launched an attack last week, a spokesman for the Kurdish-led alliance said Wednesday. After nearly a week of fighting and US-led coalition airstrikes, the siege — believed to be the
Continue Reading By Hamdi Alkhshali, Kareem Khadder and Eliza Mackintosh, CNN US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) regained control of a prison in northeast Syria where ISIS fighters launched an attack last week, a spokesman for the Kurdish-led alliance said Wednesday. After nearly a week of fighting and US-led coalition airstrikes, the siege — believed to be the
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Sana Noor Haq, CNN A 12-year-old illustrator has signed a deal with Nike, his agency confirmed to CNN on Wednesday. Joe Whale, who goes by the name “The Doodle Boy” on social media, will be collaborating with the global sports brand “on some special projects.” “We are so very excited to confirm that Joe is
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By Clare Foran and Manu Raju, CNN After a series of recent stinging legislative defeats, Senate Democrats may soon be able to deliver a win for their party. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is looking at a quick time frame to confirm President Joe Biden’s nominee to the Supreme Court — and he will follow
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By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs has pleaded guilty to a reduced traffic charge stemming from his arrest early this month on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The 22-year-old rookie did not appear in person Wednesday while his attorney submitted a written plea
Continue ReadingBy Kandra Kent Click here for updates on this story ALSEA, Oregon (KPTV) — Fined, reprimanded, under investigation — but not budging. Going forward, the Alsea School District west of Corvallis will make masks optional in classrooms. The Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education said the district’s policy violates state rules requiring
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) — Sigue aumentando la confianza de que una bomba ciclónica con la intensidad de un huracán, acumulación de nieve de varios centÃmetros y condiciones similares a las de una ventisca azotará a las principales ciudades del noreste este fin de semana. “Los modelos continúan mostrando un sistema ‘nor’easter’ con su mayor potencial para
Continue Reading By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota House committee has approved a proposal from Republican Gov. Kristi Noem to ban transgender women and girls from competing in school sports leagues that match their gender identity. All 11 Republicans on the House State Affairs voted in favor of the bill. The
Continue ReadingBy Orko Manna Click here for updates on this story FAIR OAKS, California (KCRA) — An elderly man said he was stuck inside his home during a garage fire Monday afternoon, as the flames inched closer and closer to him. Luckily, help was a stone’s throw away. Harold Kaler, 92, told KCRA 3 he was
Continue ReadingBy Maggie Krajewski Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — Albuquerque police have named the man they say killed a female employee at a massage parlor during an attempted robbery. Officials say surveillance video showed 18-year-old Jorge Rivera-Ramirez walk into Wonderful Massage at 5716 Menaul Boulevard NE just after 8
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) –– Estados Unidos entregó a Rusia sus respuestas escritas destinadas a disuadir una invasión de Moscú en Ucrania, anunció este miércoles el secretario de Estado de EE.UU., Antony Blinken. La respuesta la entregó en persona el embajador estadounidense en Rusia, John Sullivan, al Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de ese paÃs. El documento escrito
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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Wild volatility in the stock market this week has put heightened scrutiny on the Federal Reserve’s meeting Wednesday. The Fed will signal when and how fast it plans to raise interest rates to help tame inflation that is squeezing family budgets. The Fed is expected to
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The current proposal features six Republican districts and two Democratic districts. Some Republican state lawmakers want a map with seven Republican districts and one Democratic district, breaking up the district representing Kansas City.
Continue ReadingBy Josh Copitch Click here for updates on this story SALINAS, California (KSBW) — On Tuesday the Salinas Police Department released information on the latest results from their Violence Suppression Task Force, a specialized unit tasked focusing on uncovering gang activity. Chief Roberto Filice, Salinas police staff and local law enforcement partners attended the press
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story CUDAHY, Wisconsin (WISN) — A youth swim coach is accused of secretly recording video of a 13-year-old girl as she changed clothes before practice. The recording took place in a utility closet inside Cudahy Middle School, police said. On Dec. 21, a girl who is
Continue ReadingBy Stephen Borowy Click here for updates on this story BAY CITY, Michigan (WNEM) — A man died at the hospital after police say his vehicle went off the Independence Bridge in Bay City and landed on the ground. On Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 6:34 a.m., officers from the Bay City Public Safety Department responded
Continue ReadingBy Andy Weber Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Some Oklahoma guardsmen discussed their year-long mission where they trained Ukrainian troops. The United States warns of a possible imminent attack from the Russians. Both countries have amassed troops on either side. In 2017, hundreds of the Guard were sent
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WLWT) — Crew members with Whitewater Township Fire/EMS came to the assistance of two dogs that had fallen through ice on Tuesday. Whitewater Township Fire/EMS was dispatched to a pond after the dogs had fallen through the ice in the middle of
Continue ReadingBy Scott Carpenter Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — A total stranger walked into the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit at MercyOne medical center in Des Moines and bottle-fed a baby that wasn’t his. Des Moines Police are trying to identify the man seen on surveillance footage while he was
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