By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The federal government has been asked to consider at least two videos made in recent years as evidence that ivory-billed woodpeckers may still exist. A group dedicated to finding such evidence provided drone videos that founder Mark Michaels says show a bird with hallmark color patterns
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By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and won’t play in the team’s first preseason game. Coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed the diagnosis at practice. Cousins was absent for a second straight day after feeling ill and being sent home. Cousins has
Continue ReadingBy Payton Major, Judson Jones and Brandon Miller, CNN Many Californians fear the “Big One,” but it might not be what you think. It’s not an earthquake. And it isn’t the mega drought. It’s actually the exact opposite. A megaflood. A new study by Science Advances shows climate change has already doubled the chances of
Continue ReadingBy Payton Major, Judson Jones and Brandon Miller, CNN Many Californians fear the “Big One,” but it might not be what you think. It’s not an earthquake. And it isn’t the mega drought. It’s actually the exact opposite. A megaflood. A new study by Science Advances shows climate change has already doubled the chances of
Continue Reading By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Bubba Wallace and 23XI Racing have announced a multiyear contract extension ahead of Wallace’s final push to earn a spot in NASCAR’s playoffs. The Cup team owned by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan launched in late 2020 built around Wallace, the only Black driver competing at NASCAR’s top
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN) — Se ha detectado poliovirus en muestras de aguas residuales en la ciudad de Nueva York, lo que sugiere una posible circulación local del virus, según funcionarios de salud estatales y locales. Los funcionarios subrayan la urgencia de mantenerse al dÃa con las vacunas contra la poliomielitis, especÃficamente las personas del área
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — El FBI inspeccionó el avión de la estatal venezolana Emtrasur que está retenido en Argentina desde hace dos meses en el aeropuerto internacional de Ezeiza, confirmó a CNN una fuente con acceso al expediente. CNN habÃa informado el jueves que el juez argentino Federico Villena ordenó la incautación de la
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By Katelyn Polantz, Zachary Cohen, Sara Murray and Marshall Cohen, CNN The Justice Department removed 11 sets of classified documents from former President Donald Trump‘s Mar-a-Lago residence while executing a search warrant this week for possible violations of the Espionage Act and other crimes, according to court documents unsealed and released on Friday. The property
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By Cheri Mossburg, CNN The oldest son of Anne Heche has filed a petition to assume control of the late actress’s estate. Homer Laffoon, 20, is asking that he be awarded control of his mother’s assets. Heche, who died last month after a car crash at age 53, did not have a will, according to
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Martha C. White for CNN Business Consumer sentiment in August continued to rebound from its June trough, but Americans’ feelings about the economy remain profoundly depressed from a year earlier, weighed down by uncertainty about inflation and the job market. The nation’s collective outlook rose marginally this month, according to the latest University of Michigan
Continue ReadingBy Gracyn Gordon Click here for updates on this story JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) — While Jackson’s water crisis continues, some residents are also struggling with raw sewage backing into their homes, yards and down their streets. One resident on Cooper Road is dealing with the smell of sewage outside his front door. The stream of
Continue ReadingBy Brian Johnson Click here for updates on this story EUDORA, Kansas (KMBC) — High school girls in Eudora, Kansas, are upset with the school district and it’s all about having their own wrestling program. Currently, the girls wrestle within the boys’ program, but they say that is not equal and they’re willing to raise
Continue ReadingBy Alyse Jones Click here for updates on this story CLEVELAND COUNTY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — A local school district has fallen victim to a catalytic converter thief days before school starts. Little Axe Public Schools said four catalytic converters were stolen. The superintendent said it’s not the first time they’ve seen crime at their bus
Continue Reading By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Peloton is slashing jobs again, and this time it’s also hiking prices on some of its products. It’s part of a major cost-cutting strategy as the beleaguered fitness company continues to make changes under its new CEO Barry McCarthy. Peloton is laying off nearly 800 employees, McCarthy said in a
Continue Reading By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Chelsea and Arsenal winger Willian has terminated his contract with Brazil’s Corinthians and said he will return to England to play. Brazilian media linked the 34-year-old Willian with a move to Premier League club Fulham. Willian also said in an interview with TV Globo
Continue ReadingBy Kendall Keys Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON COUNTY, Wisconsin (WISN) — The Washington County Boys and Girls Club received a surprise during a field trip to Lambeau Field on Wednesday. The group expected to see the “frozen tundra,” the locker room and the tunnel, but never the Packers QB1 himself. Sammy
Continue ReadingBy Nick Catlin Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — The Albuquerque BioPark has grown its animal population after the recent birth of a baby gorilla. The ape walk area will be temporarily closed for privacy as the mother and baby bond. The mother gave birth in the morning of
Continue ReadingBy Jenni Williams Click here for updates on this story GREENVILLE, South Carolina (WYFF) — One way to beat high gas prices: ride a horse. That’s just what one Greenville man did Thursday. Johnnie Moubray rode his horse, Dan, to his doctor’s appointment at Prisma Health on West Faris Road. Dan was tied to a
Continue ReadingBy Nick Catlin Click here for updates on this story GREENVILLE, South Carolina (WYFF) — One way to beat high gas prices: ride a horse. That’s just what one Greenville man did Thursday. Johnnie Moubray rode his horse, Dan, to his doctor’s appointment at Prisma Health on West Faris Road. Dan was tied to a
Continue ReadingBy Paul P. Murphy, Josh Campbell and Brynn Gingras, CNN An account bearing the name of Ricky Shiffer, the man authorities say they killed after he tried Thursday to breach an FBI field office in Cincinnati, made posts on the social media platform founded by Donald Trump referencing the attempt to storm the office and
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