By Sandee LaMotte, CNN People who consumed foods from the plant-based Mediterranean and brain-focused MIND diets had fewer of the hallmark signs of Alzheimer’s — sticky beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain — when autopsied, a new study found. The MIND diet is short for Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. In fact,
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By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The competitors stand rigidly upright with their hands behind their backs, waiting to absorb a brutal slap to the face. When the open-handed blow is delivered, there’s a sharp report and the reaction can be dramatic. Some fighters barely move, while others stumble backward or
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By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer MUNICH (AP) — Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s goal lifted Bayern Munich past Paris Saint-Germain and into the quarterfinals of the Champions League. The former PSG player’s goal extended Bayern’s lead in the second leg in a 2-0 victory to complete a 3-0 win on aggregate in the Champions League round
Continue Reading LAS VEGAS — John Tonje led Colorado State with 20 points and Isaiah Stevens scored the game-winning jump shot with 2.7 seconds left as the Rams defeated Fresno State 67-65 on Wednesday in the first round of the Mountain West Conference Tournament.
Continue Reading TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama star Brandon Miller talked publicly for the first time since police said he was at the scene of a fatal shooting. Miller says he can “never lose sight of the fact that a family has lost one of their loved ones that night.” He called it a ”really heartbreaking situation.”
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN The success of last year’s “Janet Jackson” documentary means there’s more to come. Lifetime and A&E announced Wednesday that the networks have greenlit a continuation of the story of the superstar’s life and career. According to the networks, “Janet Jackson: Family First” will “chronicle the legendary singer, songwriter, producer, author,
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Un tren de carga de CSX se descarriló la mañana de este miércoles después de chocar con un desprendimiento de rocas en un área remota de Virginia Occidental, hiriendo a tres miembros de la tripulación y derramando combustible diesel en un río cercano, según un comunicado de prensa de la compañía.
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By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Georgia’s Republican-led state legislature is considering a set of bills that would establish a commission with the power to remove prosecutors and district attorneys from their posts. Republicans, including Gov. Brian Kemp, say additional oversight is necessary to prevent “soft on crime” prosecutors from endangering Georgians. But Democrats are taking note
Continue ReadingBy Hayley Crombleholme Click here for updates on this story OSCEOLA COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — An Osceola County high school teacher is calling on the district and the state to make changes after he says he was attacked by a 19-year-old student in January. The teacher, Daniel Morris, still hasn’t returned to the classroom. He
Continue ReadingCNNEE Hollywood (CNN) –- Argentina quiere repetir el triunfo vivido durante el Mundial, pero ahora en una cancha diferente, la del Oscar. Para la gran final cinematográfica del 12 de marzo, la película Argentina, 1985 no se enfrenta a un solo equipo, sino a cuatro producciones igualmente emotivas y necesarias a la suya, del director
Continue Reading By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Police say Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant won’t face charges in Colorado related to the livestreamed video in which he appeared to be displaying a gun in a strip club. The Glendale Police Department says it looked into the video streamed on Morant’s Instagram channel while the two-time All-Star
Continue Reading By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Kennesaw State is officially accepting bandwagon fans as the latest NCAA Tournament Cinderella team. “I support it,” junior guard Brandon Stroud said Wednesday. “Let’s go. Jump on now!” Few teams have landed in March Madness with more compelling rags-to-riches credentials. The Owls finished 1-28 overall
Continue ReadingBy WESH Staff Click here for updates on this story ORLANDO (WESH) — On Tuesday, crews began the work ahead of dismantling the ICON Park ride where a 14-year-old boy fell to his death. Construction workers were seen at the site where Tyre Sampson lost his life nearly one year ago. The 430-foot tall ride
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By Allison Morrow, CNN Crypto-focused lender Silvergate said it is winding down operations and will liquidate the bank after being financially pummeled by turmoil in digital assets. “In light of recent industry and regulatory developments, Silvergate believes that an orderly wind down of Bank operations and a voluntary liquidation of the Bank is the best
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Democratic senators have been holding the floor for hours Wednesday, filibustering a bill that would sharply limit medical care for transgender children.
Continue ReadingBy WESH Staff Click here for updates on this story WINTER HAVEN, Florida (WESH) — Four people are dead after two small planes collided near a Central Florida lake on Tuesday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Winter Haven police and Winter Haven fire responded to Lake Hartridge at 2 p.m. when crews began
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is partnering with other local organizations to host a naloxone education and distribution event Wednesday night. PHHS is partnering with the Boone County Overdose Response Coalition to host the event at 5:30-6:30 p.m. at CenterPoint Hospital, according to a press release. The purpose of the event
Continue Reading HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — The minor league Hillsboro Hops plan to build a $120 million ballpark near the site of their current stadium. The new ballpark will largely be privately financed, though a portion of the construction funds will come from a city lodging tax. Construction is set to begin this summer and completion is
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes “didn’t listen” when he raised concerns about the development of this season’s Formula One car. The seven-time world champion finished fifth at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday. Hamilton tells BBC Radio 5 Live’s Chequered Flag podcast Wednesday that last year “there were things I told them”
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By Rebekah Riess, Dakin Andone and Nick Valencia, CNN A Georgia judge denied bond for 22 of the 23 people arrested and charged with domestic terrorism amid violent protests Sunday at the site of a planned law enforcement training facility in Atlanta dubbed “Cop City” by opponents who claim it would propagate militarized policing and
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