By Kelly McCleary, CNN Two lucky lotto players will find themselves in a new tax bracket in 2022 after hitting the $632.6 million jackpot in Wednesday night’s drawing. The winning tickets, sold in California and Wisconsin, matched all six numbers: 6 – 14 – 25 – 33 – 46 with a Powerball number of 17.
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Gawon Bae and Toyin Owoseje, CNN Kim Mi-soo, a South Korean actress who appeared in the Disney+ series “Snowdrop” and Netflix’s “Hellbound,” has died at the age of 29. The budding TV star and model’s death was announced Wednesday in a statement from her agency, Landscape Entertainment. “We’re having to share an extremely heartbreaking and
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By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business After hosts of NBC’s late night shows were hit with Covid, the network’s morning show had a host of its own catch the virus. Hoda Kotb — one of the hosts of the NBC’s “Today” — said on Thursday that she has tested positive for Covid. “Thx for well wishes!
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By Veronica Stracqualursi, Betsy Klein and Gabby Orr, CNN Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said Thursday that more than a dozen of her former Trump administration colleagues plan to meet next week to try and stop former President Donald Trump as he continues to “manipulate people and divide our country.” “Next week, a
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By Veronica Stracqualursi, Betsy Klein and Gabby Orr, CNN Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said Thursday that more than a dozen of her former Trump administration colleagues plan to meet next week to try and stop former President Donald Trump as he continues to “manipulate people and divide our country.” “Next week, a
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire attorney general’s office says the wife of a man whose daughter went missing in 2019 has been charged with welfare fraud for collecting food stamps in her name. In a statement Thursday, the agency says Kayla Montgomery has been charged one with one count of welfare fraud for
Continue Reading WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s prime minister has denounced a Facebook ban imposed on a far-right party for allegedly violating the social network’s rules on the fight against COVID-19 and hate speech. Facebook’s owner, Meta, removed the profile of Poland’s Confederation Freedom and Independence party on Wednesday, over posts criticizing vaccination and the wearing of
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s prime minister has denounced a Facebook ban imposed on a far-right party for allegedly violating the social network’s rules on the fight against COVID-19 and hate speech. Facebook’s owner, Meta, removed the profile of Poland’s Confederation Freedom and Independence party on Wednesday, over posts criticizing vaccination and the wearing of
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SYDNEY (AP) — Felix Auger-Aliassime sent Canada into the semifinals of the ATP Cup by beating third-ranked Alexander Zverev 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. Denis Shapovalov had set up Auger-Aliassime’s clincher over Germany by downing Jan-Lennard Struff 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-3 in the first singles match. Canada will play defending champion Russia on Saturday. The Russians beat
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Coca-Cola is tapping into the canned cocktail craze with a boozy version of its Fresca soda. In a partnership between Corona brewer Constellation Brands and Coke, the companies will launch Fresca Mixed, a spirit-based cocktail, later this year. Fresca is the second non-alcoholic drink owned by Coke to be turned
Continue ReadingBy Kari Barrows Click here for updates on this story BLACK MOUNTAIN, North Carolina (WLOS) — A woman has been charged in an ongoing child abuse investigation in the mountains. The Black Mountain Police Department says on Jan. 4, 2022, Sheena Ruby Morris was charged with Felony Child Abuse with Serious Bodily Injury. Police say
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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN A look back that reverberates into the present, “Women of the Movement” chronicles the murder of Emmett Till, and his mother’s turn to activism in the wake of that horror. Transformed into an ABC limited series, the project carries the throwback feel of miniseries the way broadcasters used to make
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story MITCHELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Authorities in Mitchell County are investigating an accidental shooting involving a 2-year-old child. The incident happened about 4 p.m. Wednesday on Deer Park Loop in Spruce Pine. Details are limited, but Mitchell County Sheriff Donald Street says deputies took
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Guitarist and singer John Mayer will not be appearing at the “Playing in the Sand” festival with the band Dead & Company because he has tested positive for Covid-19, according to the band’s verified Twitter account. “Today, just prior to leaving for Mexico, per his physician, @JohnMayer tested positive for
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CHILLICOTHE, Mo. (AP) — A man and a woman from northern Missouri have been charged in the Christmas Eve death of a toddler. Online court documents show that 46-year-old  Christopher Robert Wilson and 22-year-old Avery Nicole Young were arrested Tuesday on warrants charging them with second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child. Police
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In Washington, DC, one year ago, Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building following the then-President’s rally on the Ellipse outside the White House, where he cast doubt on the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Continue Reading By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Bed Bath & Beyond’s fiscal third-quarter loss widened, with the home goods retailer saying supply chain issues are continuing to squeeze its business. The Union, New Jersey-based company lost $276.4 million, or $2.78 per share, for the three months ended Nov. 27. That compares with a loss of $75
Continue Reading By BARRY HATTON Associated Press LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s government has announced new incentives for people to get COVID-19 booster shots. People who had a booster jab two weeks previously will from next Monday no longer need to show a negative coronavirus test result to attend events and enter places where it otherwise would
Continue Reading By BARRY HATTON Associated Press LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s government has announced new incentives for people to get COVID-19 booster shots. People who had a booster jab two weeks previously will from next Monday no longer need to show a negative coronavirus test result to attend events and enter places where it otherwise would
Continue Reading By NOHA ELHENNAWY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese security forces have fired tear gas to disperse crowds as thousands took to the streets in the capital of Khartoum and other cities once again to protest the October military coup. In Omdurman, the twin city of Khartoum, security forces open live fire on protesters, killing
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