By Web staff Click here for updates on this story WEST SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A Massachusetts State Trooper was shocked by what he found when he pulled over a driver for speeding in West Springfield on Wednesday. The driver explained his girlfriend was in labor and her water had broken. He was driving over
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Valet drivers and businesses on the Near West are being warned to be on alert after carjackings. Chicago police said in one incident, an offender held a gun against a valet driver’s stomach and demanded keys to two cars. A second offender
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GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut 10th-grade hockey player has died after falling to the ice and being cut on the neck by the skate of another player during a game. Police say the accident occurred Thursday as the Brunswick school, a college preparatory school for boys in Greenwich, played St. Luke’s School, a private
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Dado que las pruebas de covid-19 son difíciles de encontrar en muchas partes del país y la variante ómicron se está propagando rápidamente, los expertos en salud aconsejan a las personas con síntomas que se aíslen si solo sospechan que tienen el virus. Y con las noticias recientes de que
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By Sonia Moghe, CNN An Albany City Court judge on Friday dismissed a forcible touching complaint against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who briefly appeared virtually in court in his first public appearance since stepping down as governor. Albany City Court Judge Holly Trexler presided over the hearing that lasted fewer than 10 minutes.
Continue Reading TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals announced that three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt has been designated to return from the injured reserve list, leaving open the possibility that he could boost the team’s defense during the playoffs. The Cardinals made the move on Friday and now have 21 days to
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By DÉBORA ÁLVARES Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil is already one of the countries most devastated by COVID-19 and it’s struggling to keep track of new cases, deaths and hospitalizations. Health Ministry officials are still trying to recover from hacker attacks on its system early last month and researchers say the data it
Continue ReadingBy Katie Nielsen Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — The Oakland Unified School District has warned parents that some teachers may stage what they described as an “illegal sickout” on Friday, as school districts across the Bay Area face staffing shortages during the COVID-19 omicron surge. “We need to be
Continue Reading NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia’s government has announced an amnesty for some of the country’s most high-profile political detainees, including opposition figure Jawar Mohammed and senior Tigray party officials, as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed spoke of reconciliation for Orthodox Christmas. It is the most dramatic move yet by the government after the country’s deadly Tigray
Continue Reading By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas abortion clinics that were unable to stop the nation’s most restrictive abortion law at the Supreme Court are plowing ahead with a more narrow challenge. But an appeals court in New Orleans didn’t immediately decide Friday where to send the case next in a
Continue Reading By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the fastest years of job creation in U.S. history stumbled at the finish line in December. Hobbled by shortages of workers and persistent threats from the coronavirus, America’s employers added just 199,000 jobs last month — the lowest monthly haul since December 2020 and
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By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the fastest years of job creation in U.S. history stumbled at the finish line in December. Hobbled by shortages of workers and persistent threats from the coronavirus, America’s employers added just 199,000 jobs last month — the lowest monthly haul since December 2020 and
Continue Reading PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has defended his rude remarks about the country’s minority of vaccine refusers, saying he cannot accept that they infringe on others’ freedom. The 44-year-old outspoken president, who is expected to seek re-election later this year, made headlines earlier this week by using the word “emmerder” — rooted in
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By Dan Merica, CNN Republicans have selected the four potential host cities for their 2024 convention, according to a spokesperson for the Republican National Committee. The cities are Milwaukee, Nashville, Pittsburgh and Salt Lake City, the spokesperson said. Committee staff will now travel to each city to determine the viability of each convention and will
Continue Reading By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced last month that the federal government will buy half a billion COVID-19 rapid test kits and distribute them free to people to use at home. But despite the high public demand for tests, White House officials say it will still
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Stacker investigated toxic release sites in Missouri history using data from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory and the U.S. Census Bureau.
Continue Reading By JOSH BOAK Associated Press President Joe Biden enters the midterm election year of 2022 determined to address what economists call a “supply” problem. There aren’t enough jobseekers or goods to meet the country’s needs. The mismatch has obscured the strong growth and 3.9% unemployment rate reported in Friday’s jobs report. That kind of performance
Continue Reading By JOSH BOAK Associated Press President Joe Biden enters the midterm election year of 2022 determined to address what economists call a “supply” problem. There aren’t enough jobseekers or goods to meet the country’s needs. The mismatch has obscured the strong growth and 3.9% unemployment rate reported in Friday’s jobs report. That kind of performance
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story GARDENA, California (KCAL) — A former security guard at Memorial Hospital of Gardena has filed a lawsuit against her former employer for intolerable working conditions after she was ordered to clean a malfunctioning freezer filled with decomposing dead bodies. She is seeking compensation for emotional
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Quynh Click here for updates on this story PEMBROKE PINES, Florida (WFOR) — A young girl is recovering at a hospital after being hit while riding her bicycle near her school. Now some residents in the area think it’s time for better signage or even a traffic light. “Oh my God, I was
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