By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets will induct former cornerback Darrelle Revis, center Nick Mangold and left tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson into the team’s Ring of Honor during separate halftime ceremonies this season. The team announced Thursday that Mangold will be the first honored during the
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about MERS, or Middle East respiratory syndrome. MERS is a viral respiratory illness brought on by Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). It is in the same family of viruses as SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) as well as the common cold. The illness was first reported in
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the H1N1 influenza virus, also known as swine flu. There was a pandemic outbreak across the globe which lasted from 2009 to 2010. Human cases of H1N1 from April 2009-April 2010 Fatalities in the United States – Estimated total is 12,469. Fatalities Worldwide – A 2012 study estimated
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By Zachary Cohen and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Former Attorney General William Barr on Thursday met with the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol as CNN spotted him inside a room used by the panel to conduct interviews. Barr met with the panel for just over two hours today, according
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN Español) — El presidente Luis Abinader anunció este jueves el despliegue de las Fuerzas Armadas a las calles, junto a la Policía Nacional de República Dominicana para combatir la delincuencia. El mandatario reconoció que en las últimas tres semanas la delincuencia en el país ha experimentado un “aumento significativo” y lo atribuyó
Continue ReadingCNNEE (CNN Español) — Como la soberana británica que gobernó durante más tiempo que cualquier otro monarca en la historia de Gran Bretaña, Isabel II ha realizado mas de 80 visitas de Estado por todo el mundo desde 1952. Entre los destinos de la monarca, quien falleció este jueves a los 96 años, también estuvo
Continue Reading FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have signed wide receiver Cameron Batson, who comes to the team with connections to coach Arthur Smith and quarterback Marcus Mariota. The 26-year-old Batson had 22 catches for 197 yards with two touchdowns in three seasons with Tennessee, including two with Smith as as tight ends coach
Continue Reading By Daniella Diaz, Betsy Klein and Brenda Goodman, CNN The infant formula shortage has affected millions of families across the country and left the Biden administration scrambling to figure out what went wrong after clear miscommunication and mishandling by the US Food and Drug Administration. President Joe Biden conceded Wednesday he didn’t understand how big
Continue Reading By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Being familiar never makes the feeling less dreadful: White House aides emailing each other during one of President Joe Biden’s stops on the road, tracking who’s covering what he’s saying, which TV channels are taking the speech live — and realizing a number of times that the answer was none. “You
Continue ReadingBy Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Before hitting Florida on Saturday, a broad swath of showers and thunderstorms over the Yucatán Peninsula could turn into Tropical Storm Alex or a tropical depression, the National Hurricane Center said. Tropical storm warnings are in effect Friday for over 10 million people in the southern half of Florida, Cuba
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By Marianne Garvey James Earl Jones is back as the voice of Darth Vader. Jones, 91, can be heard in the third episode of “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” His role in the series had not been previously announced. Jones wasn’t initially credited when “Star Wars” was released in 1977, though his name has been subsequently added. He
Continue Reading By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer Chase Young returned to the Washington Commanders practice facility this week to continue his rehab from a torn ACL in his right knee. Young was present for the voluntary offseason workouts. He did not take part in practice. The 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year says there’s still no
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A judge has declined to dismiss a lawsuit challenging state control of the Kansas City police department. Civil rights leader Gwendolyn Grant claims in a lawsuit filed against the Kansas City Police Board of Commissioners that state control of the local police department is discriminatory and prevents Kansas City residents
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By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business Last week, activist investor Nelson Peltz said in a regulatory filing that Trian Partners, his investment firm and Wendy’s top shareholder, is exploring a takeover of the burger chain. The wealthy investor has a reputation on Wall Street as a corporate raider, pushing companies to make drastic changes, such as
Continue Reading DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche will be without starting goaltender Darcy Kuemper for Game 2 of the Western Conference final due to an upper-body injury. The Avalanche will go with Pavel Francouz in net against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. Kuemper left Game 1 in the second period after allowing three goals on
Continue Reading By Clare Foran and Kristin Wilson, CNN The House Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved a wide-ranging package of gun control legislation called the “Protecting Our Kids Act,” as lawmakers face intense pressure to act in the wake of recent mass shootings. The measure is not expected to pass the Senate, however, amid widespread GOP opposition
Continue ReadingBy Rob McMillan Click here for updates on this story COLTON, California (KABC) — A Colton woman made a startling discovery after bringing home a set of sofas she found on Craigslist: more than $36,000 in cash hidden inside one of the cushions. Vicky Umodu said she was never tempted to keep what she found.
Continue Reading KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Prosecutors say a police officer in Kansas who fatally shot a former police detective during a scuffle will not be charged with a crime. The Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday that no charges will be filed against the Kansas City officer who shot Lionel Womack in November. The
Continue ReadingBy Amir Vera and Leah Asmelash, CNN History was made Thursday night when Harini Logan, 14, won the first-ever spell-off at the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The San Antonio, Texas, native received a trophy and a check for $50,000. Harini went head-to-head with Vikram Raju, 12, in the spell-off, a format that tested the
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN) — En los 77 minutos de derramamiento de sangre en una escuela primaria de Texas, la maestra Eva Mireles pasó sus últimos momentos hablando por teléfono con su esposo, diciéndole que se estaba muriendo, dijo un funcionario del condado de Uvalde a The New York Times. Pero su esposo, el policía del
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