ST. LOUIS (AP) — Prosecutors have charged a man with first-degree murder and other counts in a triple shooting over the weekend that left one man dead and two others injured. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that 24-year-old Eric Wooten is being held without bond. Besides the murder count, he’s also charged with two counts
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By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business The Super Bowl had a little bit of everything Sunday night: a close game that went down to the wire, an exciting halftime show starring some of hip hop’s greatest artists and a Los Angeles venue that added a Hollywood vibe. All of that led to big ratings for the
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By Matt Egan, CNN Business The Biden administration warned Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday against weaponizing its energy exports during the standoff with Ukraine. “If Putin decides to weaponize his energy supplies, it would be a major mistake,” Daleep Singh, US deputy national security advisor, said on CNBC. The Biden official noted that Russia
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By Matt Egan, CNN Business The Biden administration warned Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday against weaponizing its energy exports during the standoff with Ukraine. “If Putin decides to weaponize his energy supplies, it would be a major mistake,” Daleep Singh, US deputy national security advisor, said on CNBC. The Biden official noted that Russia
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By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — America’s commercial casinos won $53 billion in 2021, their best year ever according to figures released Tuesday. The American Gaming Association says in-person gambling continues to be the main source of revenue for the gambling industry, even as internet and sports betting continue to grow
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By Amir Vera and Bill Kirkos, CNN Former Minneapolis Police Officer Tou Thao was called to testify in his own defense Tuesday after the prosecution rested in the federal civil rights trial of the three ex-police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Thao testified that an officer using their knee to restrain a
Continue Reading By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The families of nine victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting have agreed to a $73 million settlement of a lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators in 2012. The families and a survivor of the
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — El prÃncipe Andrés y Virginia Giuffre llegaron a un acuerdo en la causa por abuso sexual, según un documento judicial presentado por los abogados de Giuffre este martes. Las partes prevén presentar una estipulación de desestimación del caso en un plazo de treinta dÃas, según la carta dirigida al juez
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By Lauren del Valle and Eric Levenson, CNN Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre have reached an out-of-court settlement in her sexual abuse lawsuit against him, according to a court document filed by her attorneys Tuesday. The parties anticipate filing a stipulation of dismissal of the case within 30 days, according to the letter addressed to
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired Pat Meyer as their new offensive line coach. Meyer joins the Steelers after spending the last two seasons in the same position for the Carolina Panthers. Meyer replaces Adrian Klemm, who left before the end of last season to take a job at the University of Oregon.
Continue Reading By DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Farms that raise turkeys and chickens for meat and eggs are on high alert, fearing a repeat of a widespread bird flu outbreak in 2015 that killed 50 million birds across 15 states and cost the federal government nearly $1 billion. Indiana officials said Tuesday
Continue Reading By DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Farms that raise turkeys and chickens for meat and eggs are on high alert, fearing a repeat of a widespread bird flu outbreak in 2015 that killed 50 million birds across 15 states and cost the federal government nearly $1 billion. Indiana officials said Tuesday
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — The Nielsen company estimates that 101.1 million people watched the Los Angeles Rams win the Super Bowl on NBC and Telemundo. That’s an increase over last year’s game won by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which had 92 million television viewers. Another close finish capped a thrilling playoff season for the NFL,
Continue Reading By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Jürgen Klopp and the other 15 managers still in this season’s Champions League have one less thing to think about when preparing their teams for matches in the knockout stage. This is the first season in 57 years that the away-goals rule, which is a way of deciding two-legged
Continue Reading By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — At a time when calls to the IRS have reached record levels, a private company lets those who are willing to pay jump to the front of the line to get their phone calls answered. That has attracted the attention of lawmakers who want the IRS to
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By Wayne Sterling, CNN There were nine gold medals up for grabs on Tuesday at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Here’s a breakdown of who is taking home gold for their delegations on Day 11 of the Games. Alpine Skiing Women’s downhill: Corinne Suter, Switzerland Biathlon Men’s 4×7.5km relay: Norway Bobsled Two-man: Francesco Friedrich, Germany
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By Sarah Jorgensen, Jason Hanna and Erica Hill, CNN The families of five children and four adults killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting have reached a $73 million settlement with the now-bankrupt gun manufacturer Remington and its four insurers, the plaintiffs’ attorneys said Tuesday. The settlement comes more than seven years after
Continue Reading By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The families of nine victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School have agreed to a $73 million settlement of a lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators in 2012. The families and a survivor of the shooting
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — Luego de que las patinadoras completaron sus rutinas, la rusa Kamila Valieva terminó la rutina del programa corto en primer lugar. Ahora Valieva es la gran favorita para conseguir la medalla de oro en el programa largo (final) del patinaje artÃstico del jueves. La puntuación final de Valieva, de 82,16 puntos, supera
Continue Reading By ARITZ PARRA Associated Press MADRID (AP) — A Spanish fishing boat has sunk in rough seas off Newfoundland in eastern Canada, killing at least four people. Three crew members were rescued and a maritime search in the North Atlantic was launched for the 17 other missing crew members. A Canadian helicopter, an aircraft and
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