CHICAGO (AP) — The winter that took its time getting to the Midwest is finally expected to arrive on the first day of the new year. The National Weather Service that the snow could start falling late Saturday morning in and around Chicago and that as much as 9 inches of snow could fall by
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Terri Irwin and her children Robert and Bindi are grateful to America. That’s because Americans have been so supportive of their conservation work through both the Australian wildfires and the more recent global pandemic. “America’s really stepped up through donations to our charity,” Terri Irwin told CNN. “Everyone has their
Continue ReadingBy Anjali Patel Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, NORTH Carolina (WLOS) — In typical 2021 fashion, the final week of the year has brought more challenges for Asheville restaurants, from temporary — to even permanent — closures. The week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is typically a big one for local
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SIGULDA, Latvia (AP) — Francesco Friedrich of Germany was undefeated in 2021. He won’t repeat the feat in 2022. Friedrich’s 21-race World Cup winning streak was snapped Saturday after his worst finish in more than four years. Russia’s Rostislav Gaitiukevich was the surprise winner of a two-man race, teaming with Mikhail Mordasov to prevail. The
Continue Reading NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Two-time U.S. figure skating champion Bradie Tennell, a favorite to make the Olympic team, has withdrawn from next week’s nationals. Tennell has been dealing with a right foot injury. She has missed the season’s main competitions on the road to the Beijing Games. Tennell still could make the American squad for
Continue ReadingBy WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Plans for a nine-story hotel and condo in downtown Asheville are under review by city planners. The site is a quarter-acre lot, located next to the Masonic Temple on Broadway Street. City records show the application has been accepted and
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By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer The new year is bringing more of the same old misery that air travelers in the United States have been enduring for more than a week. Airlines are blaming wintry weather and high numbers of sickouts due to the rising number of COVID-19 infections around the country. According to
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN) — Se le pidió al príncipe Andrés que proporcione documentos que prueben su “supuesta incapacidad médica para sudar” en una presentación judicial presentada por los abogados de Virginia Roberts Giuffre, quien acusó a la realeza de agresión sexual en una demanda civil en Estados Unidos. En el documento judicial presentado este jueves,
Continue Reading PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — A year after New Year’s Day passed without a Rose Parade due to the coronavirus pandemic, the floral spectacle celebrating the arrival of 2022 is proceeding despite a new surge of infections. The 133rd edition of the Pasadena, California, tradition features actor LeVar Burton as grand marshal, 20 marching bands, 18
Continue Reading PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — A year after New Year’s Day passed without a Rose Parade due to the coronavirus pandemic, the floral spectacle celebrating the arrival of 2022 is proceeding despite a new surge of infections. The 133rd edition of the Pasadena, California, tradition features actor LeVar Burton as grand marshal, 20 marching bands, 18
Continue Reading SYDNEY (AP) — Greece badly missed elbow-injury victim Stefanos Tsitsipas in the singles when it was beaten by Poland on the opening day of the 16-team ATP Cup tournament in Sydney. World number four Tsitsipas was a late withdrawal from his match with ninth-ranked Hubert Hurkacz, who went on to beat replacement Aristotelis Thanos 6-1,
Continue Reading By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — The Holocaust survivor Gertrude Pressburger has died at age 94. She became famous during Austria’s 2016 presidential campaign, when in a video message as “Mrs. Gertrude” she warned of hatred and exclusion triggered by the far right. Pressburger died Friday after a long illness, her family told
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By Ashley Strickland, CNN “Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.” I carry the optimism of “Back to the Future” with me as each new year begins. This quote rings especially true as I look at the possibilities awaiting us on the horizon. If you thought 2021 was an exciting year for discoveries, buckle up:
Continue Reading WINTERBERG, Germany (AP) — Johannes Ludwig of Germany won his fourth race of the season and further padded his lead in the World Cup overall standings. Ludwig had the third-fastest time in both heats but benefitted when early leaders Nico Gleirscher of Austria and Dominik Fischnaller of Italy had trouble in their second runs. Gleirscher
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN) — Francia agregó a Estados Unidos a su lista roja de viajes por el covid-19, según un decreto publicado en el diario oficial del país este sábado (1 de enero). Los países de la lista roja se caracterizan por una “circulación activa del virus” y / o la “presencia de variantes preocupantes”,
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By Jacob Lev, CNN The St. Louis Blues defeated the Minnesota Wild 6-4 Saturday night in the 2022 National Hockey League (NHL) Winter Classic at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, officially ruled the coldest outdoor game in league history. The temperature was -6 degrees at puck drop, sinking to -10 as the game went on,
Continue Reading By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New Mayor Eric Adams has ridden the New York City subway to City Hall for his first day on the job. He was sworn into office early Saturday in Times Square after the New Year’s Eve ball drop. The former New York City police captain
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN) — La salida a comprar leche con chocolate a un 7-Eleven de un padre de Virginia se convirtió en una ganancia inesperada de US$ 1 millón. Dennis Willoughby de North Chesterfield fue a un 7-Eleven local para comprar leche con chocolate para sus hijos cuando decidió recoger un boleto de lotería para
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By Wayne Sterling, CNN Dan Reeves, the former National Football League head coach and Dallas Cowboys running back, has died, according to NFL.com. He was 77. Reeves died early Saturday at his home in Atlanta “due to complications from a long illness,” according to a family statement to NFL Network’s Mike Garafalo. Reeves died “peacefully
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By Paula Reid and Katelyn Polantz, CNN Bernard Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner, has agreed to a voluntary interview with the House select committee investigating January 6 and provided some documents. Kerik was subpoenaed by the committee in November. Timothy Parlatore, Kerik’s attorney, sent a letter Friday to the committee, obtained by
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