By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House has overcome objections by Democrats and some Republicans to pass legislation redrawing the state’s eight congressional districts. The 86-67 vote Wednesday sends the redistricting plan to the Senate, where more debate is expected. The plan is projected to keep the state’s
Continue Reading By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Senate has passed a bill proposed by Republican Gov. Kristi Noem that would ban transgender women and girls from participating in school sports leagues that match their gender identity. The Senate passed the bill with wide Republican support. Opponents have decried the proposal
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By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN A restaurant in Alberta was forced to briefly close its dining room after the health department found patrons were showing photos of dogs instead of proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test, as mandated by the Canadian province. Alberta Health Services ordered The Granary Kitchen in Red Deer to temporarily
Continue Reading By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and the United Kingdom have agreed to begin talks on removing former President Donald Trump’s import taxes on British steel and aluminum. In a joint statement Wednesday, the U.S. and U.K. said they would work toward a swift deal that ensures the viability
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By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and the United Kingdom have agreed to begin talks on removing former President Donald Trump’s import taxes on British steel and aluminum. In a joint statement Wednesday, the U.S. and U.K. said they would work toward a swift deal that ensures the viability
Continue Reading By Tara Molina Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Chicago Police on Monday were still looking for the person who abandoned a baby in a duffel bag outside a Near North Side fire station over the weekend. Firefighters found the baby dead Saturday. With so many unanswered questions two days later
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By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jerick McKinnon probably shouldn’t have been surprised to spend all season buried on the Chiefs depth chart. The journeyman running back had been passed over plenty of times before. Start with those early years in Minnesota, when he backed up Adrian Peterson. An injury
Continue Reading By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jerick McKinnon probably shouldn’t have been surprised to spend all season buried on the Chiefs depth chart. The journeyman running back had been passed over plenty of times before. Start with those early years in Minnesota, when he backed up Adrian Peterson. An injury
Continue Reading CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — A finales de 2019, surgieron informes de una misteriosa enfermedad en China. Fue identificado como un nuevo tipo de coronavirus, que se cree que proviene de un mercado de mariscos en Wuhan, la capital de la provincia central de Hubei en China. Desde entonces, se han confirmado millones de casos
Continue Reading By ZEKE MILLER and JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — At a new year’s news conference, President Joe Biden has admitted that the pandemic has exhausted and demoralized many Americans in his first year in office. Yet Biden defended his administration’s efforts on the pandemic and noted the economy is actually surging despite concerns
Continue Reading By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Joe Biden says he believes Vladimir Putin doesn’t want full blown war in Ukraine and would pay a “dear price” if he moves forward with a military incursion. Biden, speaking at a news conference to mark his one-year anniversary in office, also said he
Continue Reading By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Joe Biden says he believes Vladimir Putin doesn’t want full blown war in Ukraine and would pay a “dear price” if he moves forward with a military incursion. Biden, speaking at a news conference to mark his one-year anniversary in office, also said he
Continue Reading By Adam Duxter Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Town Hall Brewery in Minneapolis will be temporarily shutting its doors to staff and customers for at least the next two weeks, beginning Sunday. Pete Rifakes, who opened Town Hall nearly 25 years ago, says the closure was made for business purposes.
Continue Reading By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Disability rights activists and advocates for Britney Spears are backing a California proposal to provide more protections for those under court-ordered conservatorships, while promoting less-restrictive alternatives. The groups said Wednesday that what are known as probate conservatorships are overused and misused in California. They most often
Continue Reading By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Disability rights activists and advocates for Britney Spears are backing a California proposal to provide more protections for those under court-ordered conservatorships, while promoting less-restrictive alternatives. The groups said Wednesday that what are known as probate conservatorships are overused and misused in California. They most often
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By Amir Vera and Stella Chan, CNN The man accused of killing a longtime nurse while at a bus stop was officially charged with one count of murder Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Kerry Bell, 48, allegedly attacked Sandra Shells, 70, last Thursday while Shells was on her way to
Continue Reading By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — An Air Force airman convicted of kidnapping and killing a Mennonite woman was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison. Mark Gooch was convicted of kidnapping Sasha Krause from northwestern New Mexico, fatally shooting her and leaving her body in a forest clearing outside Flagstaff, Arizona. The
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La disputa pública entre Britney Spears y su hermana Jamie Lynn Spears está lejos de terminar. El abogado de Britney Spears, Mathew Rosengart, envió este martes una carta legal de cese y desistimiento a la hermana menor de la cantante en relación con sus nuevas memorias, “Things I Should Have Said”.
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By Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Polling Director As the first year of Joe Biden’s presidency comes to a close, 41% of Americans approve of the way he’s handling his job while 54% disapprove, according to the latest CNN Poll of Polls. Biden’s approval ratings in year one declined precipitously over the summer, and held roughly steady
Continue Reading By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican Gov. Mike Parson is calling for higher teacher pay and money to increase access for child care. Parson outlined some of the ways he wants to spend nearly $2.8 billion in federal COVID-19 aid during his State of the State address on Wednesday.
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