By Mia Villanueva Click here for updates on this story MOLALLA, Oregon (KPTV) — Protesters want the Molalla River School District to drop its mask mandate now, even though the district announced it would be dropping it weeks before the end of the state mandate on March 31. Making masks optional at schools is an
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — Los nominados a la edición 94 de los Premios Oscar ya fueron anunciados, y aunque varias películas llegaron exclusivamente a los cines, muchas otras fueron lanzadas a través de plataformas por streaming. Así que si quieres llegar listo a la ceremonia de los Oscar este 27 de marzo, te decimos
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has hired Jody Wright to coach tight ends. Wright received a two-year contract approved by the board of trustees Friday. He will make $350,000 this season and $400,000 in 2023. Wright most recently was in the NFL working for the New York Giants. He last coached in college in
Continue Reading CLEVELAND (AP) — Manu Ginobili, a four-time NBA champion who spent his entire career with the San Antonio Spurs, headlines this year’s group of finalists for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Ginobili was one of 11 finalists announced at a press conference Friday as part of All-Star Weekend events. Former All-Star
Continue Reading By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The NBA All-Star Game’s hosts aren’t just welcoming guests or showing off their renovated home arena this weekend. Surprisingly, some Cavaliers made the roster. After an unexpected rise in the standings, the Cavs will be represented in Sunday’s game by a pair of first-time All-Stars: guard
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By Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand and Katelyn Polantz, CNN Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes will be held in jail while he awaits trial, a federal judge in Washington, DC, ruled on Friday after prosecutors revealed new Signal app messages where Rhodes allegedly called January 6 “the final nail in the coffin of our republic” and
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By Mallika Kallingal, Andy Rose and Danielle Sills, CNN A Las Vegas woman who admitted to pushing an elderly man off a public transit bus in 2019 was sentenced to prison Friday as part of a plea bargain. Cadesha Bishop, who was 25 years old at the time of the crime, received a sentence of
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By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An opal that is bigger than a brick is up for sale this weekend in Anchorage, Alaska. Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals says the stone dubbed the “Americus Australis” is one of the world’s largest gem-quality opals. Fred von Brandt of Big Lake, Alaska, says the
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Abu Dhabi, Emiratos Árabes Unidos (CNN) — Una invasión rusa de Ucrania enviaría ondas de choque a través de Europa y tal vez hasta Estados Unidos. Pero una región más al sur podría resultar una víctima improbable de un conflicto potencial. Ucrania y Rusia representan el 23% de las exportaciones mundiales de trigo,
Continue ReadingBy Stephen Borowy Click here for updates on this story OWOSSO, Michigan (WNEM) — A suspect of a house fire in Owosso that injured one person has been arrested and lodged in the Shiawassee County Jail. The Owosso Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 1400 block of S. Chipman street Friday morning.
Continue Reading By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press A report filed in federal bankruptcy court says members of the Sackler family who own Purdue Pharma are willing to increase their contribution to a nationwide opioid settlement by more than $1 billion. That would bring the total contribution from the Sacklers to between $5.5 billion and $6 billion. The
Continue Reading LOS ANGELES (AP) — Canadian defender Doneil Henry agreed to a contract with Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC. The 28-year-old has made 42 appearances for Canada’s national team, which is on the verge of earning its first World Cup trip since 1986. He debuted with Toronto in 2010, stayed through 2014, then spent time
Continue Reading TORONTO (AP) — Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment said Friday it will discontinue the proof of vaccination requirement for fans entering its venues, beginning March 1. MLSE owns the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs, NBA’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC and the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts. The move follows an announcement from the
Continue ReadingBy WDJT Staff Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A 23-year-old man has been charged in connection to the shooting death of a 15-year-old Milwaukee girl. Officials have charged Marcellus Duckworth with first degree reckless homicide, use of a dangerous weapon. The shooting happened on Feb. 13. The 15-year-old victim was
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — La gran mayoría de contribuyentes en Estados Unidos tienen hasta el lunes 18 de abril para presentar su declaración individual de 2021 y pagar los impuestos federales sobre la renta restantes adeudados del año pasado. Pero, ¿qué pasa si te pasas de la fecha límite? La temporada de impuestos inició
Continue ReadingBy Brandon Truitt Click here for updates on this story WALTHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — The battle over books in Waltham continues as LGBT literature comes front and center for those in support and against its messages. For the second time in two weeks, the “Little Queer Library” in Waltham had all its LGBT literature cleared
Continue Reading INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA officials have called for a review of how name, image and likeness compensation policies are impacting recruiting, transfers, academics and athletes’ mental health. The Division I Board of Directors asked the Division I Council to produce a preliminary report by April and to make formal recommendations by June. Georgia President Jere
Continue Reading NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Three-time champion Bernhard Langer shot his age Friday to take the first-round lead in the Chubb Classic. Langer, the 64-year-old German star who has six Charles Schwab Cup season titles and 42 victories on the 50-and-over tour, had five straight birdies on the back nine in a bogey-free 8-under 64. He
Continue ReadingBy Sara Smart, CNN A new neighbor has moved into a California town and is causing concern. For months now, a 500-pound black bear has been roaming the streets in the Tahoe Keys area of South Lake Tahoe, about 100 miles east of Sacramento. In the span of seven months, the animal caused extensive damage
Continue Reading ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart has hired former Rutgers assistant Fran Brown to coach the Bulldogs’ defensive backs. Brown was secondary coach at Rutgers. He replaces Jahmile Addae, who left Georgia for a similar position at Miami. Brown also has worked as an assistant at Temple, where he was co-defensive coordinator in
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