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Wizards announcer apologizes for mistaken reference to Kevin Porter Jr.’s father in ‘trigger’ comments

January 6, 2022 3:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Homero De la Fuente and Michelle Watson, CNN An NBA announcer is saying he mistakingly referenced the wrong man as Kevin Porter Jr.’s father in Wednesday’s game between the Rockets and the Wizards. “You’ve got to give credit. Kevin Porter Jr., like his dad, pulled that trigger right at the right time,” Wizards broadcaster Glenn

Environmental justice in spotlight as WH official departs

January 6, 2022 3:25 PM Associated Press

BY DREW COSTLEY AP Science Writer The White House’s top official on environmental justice is stepping down a year after President Joe Biden took office with an ambitious plan to help disadvantaged communities and overhaul policies that have historically hurt them. The departure of Cecilia Martinez, senior director for environmental justice at the Council for

Conagra, Humana fall; Stitch Fix, Lamb Weston rise

January 6, 2022 3:24 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Thursday: Conagra, Humana fall; Stitch Fix, Lamb Weston rise.

Kraken lose Jaden Schwartz for 4 to 6 weeks with hand injury

January 6, 2022 3:24 PM Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken will be without forward Jaden Schwartz for at least a month due to a hand injury that will require surgery. Schwartz has not played since being injured on Dec. 29 against Philadelphia. He was a scratch in Seattle’s next two games and the decision to have surgery was made

Former Georgia GOP U.S. senator Johnny Isakson remembered

January 6, 2022 3:22 PM Associated Press

By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Politicians and family members are remembering Georgia Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson’s ability to build consensus and win friends. Mourners including as many as 20 current and former U.S. senators gathered at Isakson’s memorial service on Thursday in Atlanta. Isakson died Dec. 19 at his home in Atlanta

Snowboard star White recovering from COVID as Beijing looms

January 6, 2022 3:20 PM Associated Press

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. (AP) — Snowboarding star Shaun White has another obstacle to deal with as he eyes a bid for a fourth Olympic gold medal on the halfpipe: COVID-19. White told Olympics.com that he tested positive last month after competing in an event in Colorado. The 35-year-old was symptomatic but has been cleared to

Americans do not remember Jan. 6 Capitol riot as one people

January 6, 2022 3:17 PM Associated Press

By CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Jan. 6 insurrection anniversary has meant a day of solemn remembrance, but mainly for Democrats. Republicans are in large measure quiet about the assault on the U.S. Capitol a year ago. They say it’s time to move on. In remarks at the Capitol, President Joe Biden

Loyola Chicago beats USF in impromptu nonconference tilt

January 6, 2022 3:16 PM Associated Press

By JOHN COON Associated Press TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (AP) — Ryan Schwieger scored 24 points on 9-of-10 shooting to lead Loyola Chicago past San Francisco 79-74 in an impromptu neutral-site matchup at Salt Lake Community College. Jacob Hutson added 13 points and Aher Uguak scored 10 for the Ramblers, who played for the first time since

The ‘Ozark’ Season 4 trailer delivers the goods

January 6, 2022 3:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Netflix’s “Ozark” is back for Season 4. The final season of the hit series will feature more of Wendy Byrde (Laura Linney) and Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman) as they navigate their criminal enterprise in the Missouri Ozarks together. The two are also dealing with Omar Navarro’s (Felix Solis) empire and are

Cincinnati mother living in a van with 4 kids looking for resources as cold weather hits

January 6, 2022 3:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Megan Mitchell Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI, Ohio (WLWT) — With the temperatures dropping, it creates dangerous conditions for people who are homeless. Jamie Coleman is a proud mother of four CPS students ages 5-17. Hesitant to have been living in a van, Coleman was desperate to find a warm place

More weakness in technology stocks leaves US indexes lower

January 6, 2022 3:09 PM Associated Press

By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers More declines in big technology stocks pulled major indexes lower on Wall Street, driving the market further into the red on the first week of the year. The S&P 500 wobbled between gains and losses for much of the day Thursday before closing down 0.1%.

If you have young kids, be on the lookout for a letter from the IRS

January 6, 2022 3:05 PM CNN Newsource

By Brian Roche Click here for updates on this story PENNSYLVANIA (WGAL) — News 8 is On Your Side with a heads-up for parents about a letter they may be receiving from the IRS. Letter 6419 should not be ignored or thrown away. It’s about the advance child tax credit. The letter shows what advance

Anatomy of TV hit ‘You’: right book, creators, global reach

January 6, 2022 2:56 PM Associated Press

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Netflix series “You” has proven a hit for the streaming service after a low-key U.S. start on Lifetime. The series stars Penn Badgley as a seductive charmer with a murderous streak. It’s based on the bestselling Caroline Kepnes novel “You,” which became part of