By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Lael Brainard pledged in written remarks to help the Federal Reserve fight a spike in inflation while still supporting the economic recovery — a tricky balancing act she would face if confirmed as the Fed’s No. 2 official. Brainard, a member of the central bank’s Board
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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Lael Brainard pledged in written remarks to help the Federal Reserve fight a spike in inflation while still supporting the economic recovery — a tricky balancing act she would face if confirmed as the Fed’s No. 2 official. Brainard, a member of the central bank’s Board
Continue ReadingBy KTVT Staff Click here for updates on this story ANNA, Texas (KTVT) — Students in the Anna Middle School Gifted and Talented program installed four “little free libraries” in locations throughout Anna this past weekend. Teacher Christian Gober coordinated with the City of Anna Neighborhood Services Department to select the locations, identify necessary resources
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By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo’s long-term future as quarterback in San Francisco has been in doubt ever since the 49ers traded away three first-round picks in the spring to make Trey Lance the heir apparent at the position. The present has Garoppolo ready to lead the
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN Business) — Buenas noticias: después de meses en aumento, los precios de la carne por fin están bajando en el supermercado. La mala noticia: muchos otros alimentos básicos se están encareciendo. Los precios de la carne, las aves de corral, el pescado y los huevos cayeron un 0,4% de noviembre
Continue Reading By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are trying to force a public showdown over their sweeping elections legislation. They’re aiming to launch debate on a key party priority even though there’s no assurance the bill will come to a vote. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer outlined the plan in a memo obtained
Continue Reading By SOPHIA TAREEN and KATHLEEN FOODY Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Teachers Union has narrowly backed an agreement dictating COVID-19 safety protocols in the nation’s third-largest school district. Wednesday’s vote will keep kids in classrooms after five days of cancelled classes due to a standoff with the city over remote learning and virus
Continue ReadingBy Kate Raddatz Click here for updates on this story MAPLE GROVE, Minnesota (WCCO) — As many kids have been home more than usual this winter from daycare or school exposures, parents are trying to keep their kids busy and healthy this winter. St. Paul residents Allie Carlson-Stehlin says her family has gotten creative with
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By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Republicans are trying to raise the bar for amending the state Constitution. A bill debated Wednesday in a state House committee would require support from at least two-thirds of voters to amend Missouri’s Constitution. The current threshold is a majority of voters. Republicans have been
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN) — La temporada de presentación de declaraciones de impuestos federales en EE.UU. ya comenzó. Y va a ser difícil para el Servicio de Impuestos Internos de Estados Unidos (IRS, por sus siglas en inglés) y para algunos contribuyentes, dados los millones de declaraciones del año pasado que aún deben procesarse, los problemas
Continue ReadingBy WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The state trial for three former Minneapolis police officers in George Floyd’s death looks like it will be delayed after a continuance motion was granted by the court. According to Hennepin County Court documents, a joint request from all parties was filed
Continue Reading MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — A man accused of having sex with a 14-year-old girl has been apprehended in Mexico 21 years after he fled following his arrest in Minnesota. Curtis Lee Brovold met the girl from Moorhead, Minnesota, online in 2000. Brovold was arrested later that year but failed to show up for a court
Continue ReadingBy Suzanne Le Mignot Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — An off-duty Chicago police officer shot three people during an altercation overnight at a bowling alley in south suburban Blue Island. Blue Island Police said, around 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a shooting at Burr Oak Bowl at 3030 W.
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — Todo habitante de este planeta necesita de áreas verdes para vivir; sin las plantas, arbustos, árboles, entre otros, la vida no existiría como la conocemos. No obstante, contar con dichas áreas se vuelve más complicado en las grandes ciudades. Según el informe “Reverdecer las ciudades”, publicado por Greenpeace a mediados de
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN) — Ronnie Spector, líder del grupo pop The Ronettes y la poderosa voz central de éxitos como “Be My Baby” y “Baby I love You”, murió, anunció su familia en un comunicado en su sitio web este miércoles. “Nuestro amado ángel de la tierra, Ronnie, dejó este mundo en paz hoy después
Continue ReadingBy Stephen Borowy Click here for updates on this story Michigan (WNEM) — A man who allegedly made death threats against a judge in response to a protective order being issued against him now faces up to two decades in prison, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. On Jan. 7, the Attorney General’s Office
Continue Reading By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Mac Jones called his performance in the Patriots’ regular-season finale loss to Miami “super embarrassing.” It was a critical self-analysis by the only rookie quarterback taken in the first round of the NFL draft since 2013 to finish his first season with a winning record.
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By Annie Grayer and Ryan Nobles, CNN Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Wednesday appeared before the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, two sources familiar with the matter tell CNN. The meeting was virtual. McEnany, who worked in the Trump White House and was a spokesperson for Trump’s 2020 reelection
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN Business) — No se puede negar: la inflación está aquí. Los precios al consumidor aumentaron un 7% durante el año pasado. Los precios de la vivienda también han seguido subiendo. Pero la pregunta en la mente de muchos economistas y estrategas de Wall Street es si algo aún peor podría estar en
Continue Reading By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Alexis Sánchez scored with practically the last kick of the match to help Inter Milan win the Italian Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over bitter rival Juventus after extra time. Sánchez’s goal came after an error from the Juventus defense and sparked scenes of wild
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