Refugee admissions to US the lowest in 40 years
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The United States admitted 11,411 people through the refugee admissions program in fiscal year 2021, according to the State…
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Court tosses ban on private immigration jails in California
By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — A federal appeals court has tossed out California’s ban on privately owned immigration…
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Remaining, renewed and new Big 12 rivalries after Red River
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer The Big 12 will still have some longstanding rivalries once Texas and Oklahoma split for the Southeastern…
Continue Reading Group of bystanders builds makeshift stretcher to help rescue an injured hiker from a Colorado mountainside
By Amanda Jackson, CNN A family on a trip to see the fall foliage in Colorado turned into a rescue mission when they came across an injured man. On…
Continue Reading Group of bystanders builds makeshift stretcher to help rescue an injured hiker from a Colorado mountainside
A 77-year-old man who fell off a Colorado mountain trail was carried by fellow hikers until paramedics…
Continue Reading DEA agent killed in Arizona Amtrak shooting was noted leader
By TERRY TANG Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — A federal agent shot and killed by an Amtrak train passenger in Arizona is being remembered as a…
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Michigan State, Penn State getting big boost from transfers
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer No. 11 Michigan State is off to its fastest start since its 2015 playoff season thanks in part to the addition of…
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Democrats explore new options to raise debt ceiling amid deepening standoff with GOP
By Manu Raju and Lauren Fox, CNN Democratic senators are scrambling to find a way to avert a potential debt default as soon as next week amid a…
Continue Reading Idaho governor, lieutenant spar over COVID-19 vaccine
By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little says he will rescind an executive order involving COVID-19 vaccines by…
Continue Reading Una adolescente de Florida hace historia como la primera reina trans del baile de bienvenida en su escuela secundaria
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Con un vestido dorado metálico, su cabello de dos tonos rizado en ondas sin esfuerzo, Evan Bialosuknia parecía la reina…
Continue Reading Rick Byrd to receive Legends of Coaching Award
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Retired Belmont men’s basketball coach Rick Byrd will receive the John R. Wooden Legends of Coaching award. His selection…
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Washington woman died from rare blood clotting syndrome after receiving Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine, local health agency says
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN A King County, Washington, woman has died from a rare blood clotting syndrome after receiving the Johnson & Johnson…
Continue Reading Lehner encouraged after meeting with NHL and players’ union
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas goaltender Robin Lehner says he is encouraged about the possibility of change in the NHL after speaking with the league and…
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State’s role as trust fund destination is well planned
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s reputation as a destination for the wealthy to store billions of dollars in trust funds has long had the…
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El Paso pilot among 2 killed in Georgia plane crash
THOMSON, Georgia – An El Paso man was one of two people killed in a small pane crash in eastern Georgia on Tuesday, ABC affiliate WJBF…
Continue Reading Racial inequity committee at heart of NC sorority suspension
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A national sorority has suspended activities at a North Carolina university after most of its members left the group when it…
Continue Reading Mexico wants progress on US extraditions, arms trafficking
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico says it wants to see more U.S. action on extraditions and weapons trafficking at security meetings scheduled for Friday…
Continue Reading Brazil, Argentina face tests as WCup qualifying resumes
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil and Argentina will be hoping to avoid any more interruptions when World Cup…
Continue Reading His dad was vaccinated and his son was not. He lost them both to Covid-19
By David Williams, CNN A Pennsylvania restaurant owner says he’s been overwhelmed by the community support for his family after both his father…
Continue Reading Iowa’s ball-hawking defense primed to face Penn St pass duo
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa leads the nation in interceptions and Penn State features one of the most dynamic…
Continue Reading Facebook whistleblower testifies: Five highlights
By BARBARA ORTUTAY and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press A former Facebook data scientist testified before Congress that the social network’s products…
Continue ReadingManhattan apartment sales hit a 30-year high
By Anna Bahney, CNN Business Manhattan’s real estate market is making a comeback. Apartment sales surged in Manhattan during the third quarter,…
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US default would trigger ‘significant volatility’ and ‘breakages’ in financial system, SEC Chairman warns
By Matt Egan, CNN Business Gary Gensler, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, warned lawmakers Tuesday that a US default would…
Continue Reading Facebook whistleblower testifies: Five highlights
By BARBARA ORTUTAY and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press A former Facebook data scientist testified before Congress that the social network’s products…
Continue Reading Pirates GM Cherington: “seeds” planted to grow future winner
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington says he is seeing signs of improvement at the…
Continue Reading Brady’s return leads NBC to strong Sunday football ratings
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Brady wins in the television ratings, too. The Tampa Bay quarterback’s return to his old…
Continue Reading Brady’s return leads NBC to strong Sunday football ratings
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Brady wins in the television ratings, too. The Tampa Bay quarterback’s return to his old…
Continue Reading Brady’s return leads NBC to strong Sunday football ratings
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Brady wins in the television ratings, too. The Tampa Bay quarterback’s return to his old…
Continue Reading Tootsie Roll facing fine for gruesome finger mishap at plant
By DON BABWIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Federal officials are recommending that Tootsie Roll Industries pay more than $136,000 in fines after…
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