Okta, Veeva fall; Kroger, Pure Storage rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Thursday: Okta, Veeva fall; Kroger, Pure Storage rise.
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Patberg, Berger lead No. 14 Indiana women past Rutgers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ali Patberg scored 19 points and Grace Berger had 17 to help No. 14 Indiana end a three-game losing streak with a 66-54 win over Rutgers in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament. MacKenzie Holmes had 11 points for the fifth-seeded Hoosiers, who reached 20 wins for the seventh
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There’s new momentum in Congress for a climate bill, but a lot of questions on what it could include
By Ella Nilsen and Lauren Fox, CNN Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia has cracked open the door for negotiations on a slimmed-down version of President Joe Biden’s climate and economic bill following months of little progress on the issue. Manchin outlined his counteroffer this week, confirming that climate and clean energy provisions will
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24/7 surveillance to detect gunshots in East Point, GA
By Savannah Louie Click here for updates on this story EAST POINT, Georgia (WGCL) — New security systems in East Point will keep a 24/7 watch on the city’s highest-crime areas in an effort to clamp down on gun violence. Nearly 30 devices with cameras and microphones have been strategically placed throughout East Point this
Continue Reading Stocks end another bumpy day lower and crude oil prices ease
By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers Stocks ended another bumpy day lower on Wall Street and crude oil prices eased back as markets remain concerned about the broader impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Thursday. The Nasdaq fell 1.6% as technology companies led the way lower.
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Darren Criss posts heartfelt tribute to his late brother
By Chloe Melas, CNN Darren Criss is grieving is his older brother, Charles Criss. The actor shared a poignant tribute to his brother on Instagram, who Criss said died by suicide last week at age 36. Criss described Charles as his best friend growing up. “I loved my brother so much. And I know he
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Mizzou women’s basketball falls to Arkansas in the SEC Tournament
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team fell short of an SEC Tournament run, as the Arkansas Razorbacks topped the Tigers in the second round, 61-52 in overtime, on Thursday. The seniors, Ladazhia Williams and Haley Troup, led the charge for MU. Troup finished with a team-high 21 points, along with six rebounds and
Continue Reading Germany’s Scholz asks ex-chancellor to cut Russian biz ties
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has asked former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to resign from his posts at Russian state-owned companies. Schroeder is a longtime friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin — a relationship that has led to much criticism in Germany, especially since Russia invaded Ukraine. Schroeder is chairman of the supervisory board
Continue ReadingTwo suspects caught on camera stealing ATM from Oregon restaurant
By Mia Villanueva Click here for updates on this story BEAVERTON, Oregon (KPTV) — An ATM was stolen from a Mexican restaurant in Beaverton early Wednesday morning, and it was all caught on camera. Surveillance video shows at about 3 a.m. two thieves parking in the alleyway located behind Si Señor restaurant at 8220 Southwest
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Cain Velasquez allegedly shot a man while targeting another charged with molesting the former UFC champion’s relative
By Dakin Andone and Stella Chan, CNN Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez faces a charge of attempted murder after prosecutors say he shot one man while intending to kill another man who was recently charged with molesting one of Velasquez’s relatives. The shooting Monday afternoon occurred during an “11-mile, high speed chase through busy
Continue Reading Ukraine asks FIFA to postpone World Cup playoff vs. Scotland
ZURICH (AP) — Ukraine has asked FIFA to postpone its World Cup qualifying playoff against Scotland in three weeks’ time, amid a shutdown in domestic soccer during the invasion by Russia. FIFA says a decision has yet to be made on whether to reschedule the game, which is set for March 24 in Glasgow. The
Continue Reading Rory McIlroy with 65 off to another great start at Bay Hill
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Rory McIlroy opened with a 7-under 65 on Thursday and had reason to expect a score like this at Bay Hill, not so much because of the course but rather the day of the week. Good starts have not been a problem for McIlroy at
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Experts: Central U.S. needs to be ready for next earthquake
By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Experts have warned for decades that a large swath of the central U.S. is at high risk for a devastating earthquake. They know that overcoming complacency is among their biggest hurdles. Hundreds of experts devoted to earthquake preparedness gathered Thursday in St. Louis to discuss risks,
Continue ReadingAlabama organization fighting to help orphans escape Ukraine
By Ariel Mallory Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Brave teams from a local organization are trying to get orphans safely out of war torn Ukraine. Prayers are going up along the Gulf Coast for the children’s safety as well as the adults with them. Joe Savage the founder of
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Markeith Loyd has been sentenced to death for the 2017 murder of an Orlando police officer
By Tina Burnside and Dakin Andone, CNN Markeith Loyd, convicted of the murder of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton, was sentenced to death Thursday by a Florida judge. The sentence, handed down by Ninth Circuit Judge Leticia Marques, came nearly three months after a jury recommended the death penalty in Loyd’s case and more than
Continue Reading Arkansas women outscore Missouri 13-4 in OT, advance in SEC
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Amber Ramirez scored all 17 of her points after halftime, Makayla Daniels had 13 points and 14 rebounds for her first career double-double and No. 8 seed Arkansas used an 9-0 run in overtime to beat ninth-seeded Missouri 61-52 in the second round of the SEC tournament. Arkansas advances to face
Continue Reading Arkansas women outscore Missouri 13-4 in OT, advance in SEC
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Amber Ramirez scored all 17 of her points after halftime, Makayla Daniels had 13 points and 14 rebounds for her first career double-double and No. 8 seed Arkansas used an 9-0 run in overtime to beat ninth-seeded Missouri 61-52 in the second round of the SEC tournament. Arkansas advances to face
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Continue Reading Man sentenced to life for providing fentanyl to man who died
ST. LOUIS (AP) — An O’Fallon man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for providing fentanyl to a man who died of a drug overdose. Fifty-year-old Gerald Cardwell Jr. was sentenced Thursday for the July 2019 death of Ryan Leahy at a Hollywood Casino Hotel. Cardwell was convicted in November of distributing fentanyl
Continue Reading Russia’s top radio station shut amid crackdown on dissent
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s top independent radio station has been shut and a leading independent TV station has suspended its operations as Russian authorities stepped up efforts to stifle criticism of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Ekho Moskvy (the Echo of Moscow), has been one of the most influential media outlets in Russia ever since
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