By David Wright, CNN The Federal Election Commission has flagged issues with contributions made to embattled Rep.-elect George Santos‘ campaign, according to a letter addressed to the New York Republican’s fundraising committee this week. The commission has requested clarification and more information on certain donors and about apparent excessive contributions to Santos’ winning 2022 campaign
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By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Forward Sophia Smith has been named the U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year after leading the national team with 11 goals and starting in a team-high 17 matches. The 22-year-old Smith is the youngest player to win the award since Mia Hamm won it at age 22
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By TERESA M. WALKER, DAVE CAMPBELL and JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writers Luke Steckel is finishing his 10th season working with the Tennessee Titans, the very same NFL team his father worked for once. That connection didn’t get Luke Steckel into the NFL. That credit goes to a college friend. The potential downside of
Continue Reading By TERESA M. WALKER, DAVE CAMPBELL and JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writers Luke Steckel is finishing his 10th season working with the Tennessee Titans, the very same NFL team his father worked for once. That connection didn’t get Luke Steckel into the NFL. That credit goes to a college friend. The potential downside of
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By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Throughout the pandemic, major retailers have warned about surging theft and a rise in brazen shoplifting attempts. But a top Walgreens executive now says the freakout may have been overblown. “Maybe we cried too much last year” about merchandise losses, Walgreens finance chief James Kehoe acknowledged Thursday on an earnings call.
Continue ReadingBy WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story BLOOMFIELD, New Jersey (WABC) — A friendly dog at the Bloomfield Animal Shelter died earlier this week after she was shot with a crossbow arrow. “We have very sad and disturbing news to report. Phoenix passed away unexpectedly yesterday and our hearts are broken,” the
Continue ReadingBy Arielle Mitropoulos Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (WMUR) — Some are pushing back against Manchester’s plan to use the William Cashin Senior Activity Center as a temporary warming center for the homeless. The city of Manchester announced Wednesday the warming center will be open to homeless populations from 7
Continue ReadingBy Eric Resendiz Click here for updates on this story EL SERENO, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Right after the New Year celebration, many panaderias or bakeries, started to include Rosca De Reyes on their list of baked sweets. El Aguila Bakery in El Sereno on Huntington Drive has been doing so for nearly 50 years.
Continue ReadingBy KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story WRIGHTWOOD, California (KABC) — Storms usually bring snow to Southern California mountains, but that wasn’t the case this time. Mountain High Resort in Wrightwood got more rain than snow on Thursday to the disappointment of some of the more determined guests who made the drive.
Continue Reading SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken have reassigned first-round draft pick Shane Wright to the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League after Wright helped Canada to a world juniors title. The 19-year-old Wright appeared in eight games with Seattle this season. But he will play the rest of the year at the juniors level.
Continue Reading By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan says it has received notice from the NCAA that it is looking into potential rules infractions in the Wolverines football program. Athletic director Warde Manuel says the school will cooperate with the NCAA investigation. An AP source says the investigation is believed to
Continue Reading By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will miss his second straight game with a concussion. Rookie Skylar Thompson is expected to start for Miami against the New York Jets on Sunday. The Dolphins are hoping that Teddy Bridgewater, who dislocated the pinky finger in his
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By Jessica Brown Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — An MRI can be a critical tool to help doctors diagnose health issues. But, for many patients, it can also be a nerve-wracking and uncomfortable experience. “I said, ‘If I’m going to get an MRI, you’re going to have to put me
Continue Reading WINTERBERG, Germany (AP) — Kimberley Bos of the Netherlands got the third World Cup skeleton win of her career Friday. Just like the other two victories, it came at Winterberg, Germany. The Olympic bronze medalist overcame wet track conditions to hold off Canada’s Mirela Rahneva for the win. In the men’s race, Germany took gold
Continue Reading By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s men’s basketball team seems poised to outperform preseason expectations dramatically for a second straight year. The 14th-ranked Badgers have won six straight and are tied for first place in the Big Ten standings with Michigan. The Badgers can earn their first 4-0 start in
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By WCVB Digital Staff Click here for updates on this story LYNN, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Through the terms of seven U.S. presidents and seven Massachusetts governors, one devoted customer has walked about a mile to his preferred Dunkin’ for his morning coffee and a donut. Fred Brown, known by many as Uncle Fred, has been
Continue ReadingBy WLWT Digital Staff Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI, Ohio (WLWT) — An assistant trainer on the Buffalo Bills athletic training staff is getting praise for his quick action on the field when safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during Monday night’s game. Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott and quarterback Josh Allen’It’s been very
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THIS AFTERNOON: Southerly winds will warm temperatures greatly from the chilly start to the day, as highs reach the upper 40s. More sunshine will also aid in warmer conditions and make for a comfortable afternoon. TONIGHT: Clouds increase from the south, and with continued southerly winds, temperatures hold in the low 40s. Light rain is
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Hugh Jackman compartió una súplica en Instagram para los votantes de la Academia para que dejen a Ryan Reynolds fuera de la lista de nominados en la categoría de mejor canción por su actuación en “Spirited”. En una adaptación del clásico de Charles Dickens, “Cuento de Navidad”, Reynolds y Will Ferrell
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By MARK STEVENSON and MARÍA VERZA Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — The operation to detain Ovidio Guzman, the son of imprisoned drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, unleashed firefights that turned the northern city of Culiacan into a war zone with 30 dead, authorities said Friday. In a blow-by-blow description of the battles Thursday
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