Alexandra Ferguson Nota del editor: Nikos Tsafos es titular de la Cátedra James R. Schlesinger de EnergÃa y GeopolÃtica en el Centro de Estudios Estratégicos e Internacionales (CSIS). Las opiniones presentadas en este artÃculo le pertenecen únicamente a su autor. (CNN) — En cuestión de semanas, la guerra en Ucrania ha cambiado drásticamente una relación
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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN After causing a sensation with its (somewhat overrated) first season, “Bridgerton” returns, faced with the task of polishing a new diamond and mounting another grand romance. Deprived the company of the Duke (with Regé-Jean Page having opted to move on), the series remains frothy and watchable, if perhaps a bit
Continue ReadingBy Erika Stanish Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating several incidents of harassment and intimidation against two homeowners in Shadyside. Police said they’re working to identify two people after a homeowner reported his yard signs were defaced with political and anti-national messages. KDKA talked to the homeowner, who
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By Maegan Vazquez and Sam Fossum, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday dismissed the challenge posed by a potential rematch with Donald Trump in 2024, saying he’d be “very fortunate” to face Trump again despite polling suggesting that such a contest would be very close. The remarks are especially notable coming during an emergency overseas
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The family of a boy whose brain was severely injured during birth at an Iowa City hospital has been awarded $97.4 million. The Des Moines Register reports that a Johnson County on Monday handed down the award, believed to be the largest medical malpractice verdict in Iowa’s history. The award
Continue ReadingBy Emerson Lehmann Click here for updates on this story RICHFIELD, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Mask confusion at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport has left a father and son from Richfield grounded after Southwest Airlines wouldn’t allow the boy on a flight. “We were flying out of O’Hare and got denied,” explained Megan Kitze-Ward. “I just wanted
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Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
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By DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece has signed deals worth some 4 billion euros ($4.4 billion) to buy three navy frigates and six additional Rafale fighter jets from France, as Athens strengthens its armed forces in response to tension with neighboring Turkey. Defense ministers Nikos Panagiotopoulos of Greece and France’s Florence
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By Melanie Zanona, CNN House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he won’t be wading into any other primaries to oust incumbents in his own party, after taking the unprecedented step of endorsing Rep. Liz Cheney’s primary opponent last month. “This is a very special case,” McCarthy told CNN during an interview at the House GOP’s
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By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have traded outfielder Randal Grichuk and just over $9.7 million to the Colorado Rockies for outfielder Raimel Tapia and minor league infielder Adrian Pinto. The 29-year-old Grichuk hit .241 with 22 homers and 81 RBIs last season.  The 28-year-old Tapia hit .273 with
Continue ReadingBy Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story NAUGATUCK, Connecticut (WFSB) — A woman in Naugatuck surrendered to police after learning there was a warrant for her arrest. Deja Rowe faces five counts of cruelty to animals, according to Naugatuck police. Rowe turned herself into the Naugatuck Police Department on March 23. According
Continue ReadingBy Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story MANSFIELD, Connecticut (WFSB) — State police are looking for whoever abandoned a baby in Mansfield. Troopers said that on Wednesday around 4:15 p.m., they received a 911 call from a woman who said an unknown man placed an infant on the hood of her parked
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By Jessica Schneider, Ethan Cohen and Tierney Sneed, CNN The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit against Texas’ Galveston County on Thursday, alleging the redistricting plan for its county government discriminates against Black and Hispanic voters. This marks the third lawsuit the Biden administration has filed in Texas related to voting rights in recent months,
Continue Reading By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and its allies are moving to prohibit financial transactions with Russia’s Central Bank that involve Russian gold. A senior administration official says the intention is to blunt Russia’s ability to use its international reserves as the United States and its allies tighten sanctions over Russia’s
Continue Reading KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has rewarded coach Rick Barnes for winning the Volunteers’ first Southeastern Conference Tournament championship in 43 years with a contract extension through the 2026-27 season. Athletic director Danny White announced the deal Thursday but did not release financial terms of the extension. The SEC Tournament title was the fifth all-time
Continue Reading By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Devlin DeFrancesco wants to change the narrative surrounding the IndyCar rookie as just a rich kid playing racecar driver. The 22-year-old was involved in three incidents last weekend at Texas Motor Speedway and ultimately triggered a three-car crash that ended his race. He said he knows he made
Continue Reading By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona House has voted to prohibit gender reassignment surgery for minors and ban transgender athletes from playing on girls sports teams. The bill already passed in the state Senate and with Thursday’s vote, Arizona appears poised to join a growing list of Republican-controlled states trying
Continue Reading By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Amaka Agugua-Hamilton says there is no reason why Virginia can’t be a winner again in women’s basketball. The former Missouri State coach was introduced on the court at John Paul Jones Arena beneath banners hanging in the rafters heralding a strong women’s basketball history.
Continue Reading By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Amaka Agugua-Hamilton says there is no reason why Virginia can’t be a winner again in women’s basketball. The former Missouri State coach was introduced on the court at John Paul Jones Arena beneath banners hanging in the rafters heralding a strong women’s basketball history.
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By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business It’s been an exciting NCAA men’s basketball tournament so far. Baylor, the reigning champ, is already out. Perennial powerhouses Gonzaga and Duke still look solid. And we have this year’s Cinderella: hello, Saint Peter’s Peacocks! For investors in sports betting stocks, however, March Madness has been a bit
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