SEATTLE (AP) — Aerospace giant Boeing says it’s suspending a company vaccination requirement for all U.S.-based employees. The Seattle Times reports the company adopted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in October to ensure compliance with the federal executive order that required all employees of federal contractors to be vaccinated. The mandate faced opposition from a vocal
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SEATTLE (AP) — Aerospace giant Boeing says it’s suspending a company vaccination requirement for all U.S.-based employees. The Seattle Times reports the company adopted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in October to ensure compliance with the federal executive order that required all employees of federal contractors to be vaccinated. The mandate faced opposition from a vocal
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Sol Amaya (CNN) — La expolicía Kim Potter, quien dijo que confundió su arma de fuego con su pistola eléctrica cuando disparó fatalmente a Daunte Wright durante una parada de tráfico cerca de Minneapolis, se derrumbó este viernes en el estrado y describió la “mirada de miedo” en el rostro de otro agente mientras luchaba
Continue Reading By DAISY NGUYEN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The mayor of San Francisco declared a state of emergency on Friday in the Tenderloin to bring down overdose deaths and violent crime in one of the city’s poorest and most drug-infested neighborhoods. Mayor London Breed said rapid drug intervention is needed because about two people
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Starting January 1, 2022, an ordinance to limit single-use plastic bags in certain retail stores in Las Cruces will go into effect. Las Cruces City Council unanimously adopted this ordinance in August. The ordinance will include a $100 fine for the first offense by retailers, after a written warning. According
Continue Reading BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore police say they’ve arrested and charged two men in an ambush shooting that critically wounded a Baltimore police officer this week and a second shooting soon afterward that left a man dead. Police Commissioner Michael Harrison announced Friday that police have arrested Elliot Knox and Travon Shaw. He said the two
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By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Najee Harris says he feels fresh heading into the final month of the season. Harris’ 279 touches top the NFL and his 1,270 yards of total offense have already set a franchise rookie record. Harris says he spent the offseason gearing
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas quarterback Casey Thompson has entered the transfer portal after starting 10 games and passing for 24 touchdowns this season. Thompson is leaving after former Ohio State quarterback Quinn Ewers transferred to Texas. Ewers was one of the top-rated players in the country coming out of high school near Dallas. Texas
Continue Reading By BABACAR DIONE Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Several hundred demonstrators have taken to the streets of Senegal’s capital, accusing the government of treating opposition figures unfairly. The protesters said Friday that opponents of President Macky Sall have been subjected to lengthy detentions. There was no immediate response from the government, though Sall has
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By Pete Muntean, CNN Business Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly, who testified unmasked at a Senate hearing on Wednesday, has since tested positive for the coronavirus, the airline said in a statement. “Although testing negative multiple times prior to the Senate Commerce Committee Hearing, Gary tested positive for COVID-19 after returning home, experiencing mild symptoms,
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Ken Kragen, a top entertainment producer, manager and philanthropist who turned to such clients as Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers in helping to organize the 1985 all-star charity single “We Are the World,” has died. He was 85. A statement released by his family says Kragen died at his home in
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — ¿Qué píldora tomarás?, ¿la amas o la odias? “The Matrix Resurrections” recibió su primera tanda de reacciones e incluso la gente que la disfrutó es consciente de que no todo el mundo lo hará. Emily VanDerWerff, crítica de Vox, se ha pronunciado al respecto. There was a point in the middle
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson Washington (CNN) — Las autoridades de ciberseguridad de Estados Unidos emitieron este viernes una “directiva de emergencia” en la que ordenan a todas las agencias civiles federales que solucionen rápidamente una falla crítica de software que está afectando a grandes empresas tecnológicas de todo el mundo. La orden de la Agencia de Ciberseguridad
Continue Reading VIGO, Spain (AP) — Iago Aspas has scored a goal and played a part in two more to lead Celta Vigo to a 3-1 win over Espanyol in the Spanish league. Aspas missed two matches due to suspension and injury. He set up Santi Mina three minutes into the match. Aspas then scored his goal
Continue Reading By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Federal environmental officials have announced a $1 billion infusion to the Superfund program. The money comes from the infrastructure bill that President Joe Biden recently signed into law. It’ll help officials tackle a backlog of highly polluted Superfund sites in 24 states. Nearly 50 toxic waste sites will be cleaned up,
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By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Federal environmental officials have announced a $1 billion infusion to the Superfund program. The money comes from the infrastructure bill that President Joe Biden recently signed into law. It’ll help officials tackle a backlog of highly polluted Superfund sites in 24 states. Nearly 50 toxic waste sites will be cleaned up,
Continue Reading ROME (AP) — Serie A leader Inter Milan has routed last-place Salernitana 5-0. Ivan Perisic, Denzel Dumfries, Alexis Sanchez, Lautaro Martinez and Roberto Gagliardini scored. Inter moved four points ahead of second-placed AC Milan, which hosts fourth-placed Napoli on Sunday. Salernitana risks being removed from Serie A due to an ownership conflict of interest. Lazio
Continue Reading By MARK THIESSSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The newly crowned Miss America has made history. When 20-year-old Emma Broyles was crowned Thursday, she became the first Korean American and the first Alaskan to hold the title. She tells The Associated Press she was sure they had it wrong when the emcee read Alaska
Continue Reading HOUSTON (AP) — Federal investigators say a small plane appeared to have clipped treetops before crashing in the fog west of Houston, killing both people aboard. The Dec. 8 crash happened in a heavily wooded area shortly after takeoff from West Houston Airport. In a preliminary report issued Friday, the National Transportation Safety Board said
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EL PASO, Texas — COVID-19 patients can now get an infusion treatment without having to go through a doctor. Patients will still need to meet certain requirements. The treatments will be provided at the Regional Infusion Center located at 9341 Alameda. Walk-in patients will be accepted according to city officials, but patients are strongly encouraged
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By Steve Almasy and Homero De la Fuente, CNN Covid-19 is causing headaches for professional leagues and university sports programs, who find themselves faced with having to reschedule games or find new opponents in the upcoming days. The postponements and cancellations come as coronavirus cases rise throughout the country and an increasing number of players
Continue Reading By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Robert Lewandowski has taken another old record from Bayern Munich great Gerd Müller. The Poland star has scored his 43rd Bundesliga goal of the year to cap a 4-0 win for Bayern over Wolfsburg. That eclipses the previous best mark for goals in a calendar year
Continue Reading By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s major population centers of Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay area have both lost population in the same year for the first time. California lost 173,000 people in the year ending July 1. It’s the second time ever the state has reported an annual
Continue Reading By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s major population centers of Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay area have both lost population in the same year for the first time. California lost 173,000 people in the year ending July 1. It’s the second time ever the state has reported an annual
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Cristiano Ronaldo y su pareja Georgina Rodríguez revelaron el sexo de sus gemelos por nacer en un video que probablemente calentará los corazones de millones de personas justo a tiempo para la Navidad. Este jueves, la superestrella del Manchester United compartió un clip en Instagram del momento en que los cuatro
Continue Reading By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players have long benefited from trickle-down economics, where stars set a market that leads to bigger paydays for those down below. However, a bevy of record-setting deals in recent seasons have boosted the top of the salary scale but haven’t done much for players
Continue Reading By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Instead of staking out a hard-line position on the conflicts inherent in sending Olympic athletes to China, the leader of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee turned questions about the issues in the host country into a marketing pitch of sorts for Salt Lake City to host a future
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Una profesora dice que ha sido gravemente herida dos veces por estudiantes. Otra dice que está tan agotada al final del día que no tiene energía para levantarse del sofá. Una tercera ya ha hecho el cálculo mental de que, en caso de un tiroteo en la escuela, se quedará con
Continue Reading CNN By Jake Tapper and Jamie Gangel, CNN Members of the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol believe that former Texas Governor and Trump Energy Secretary Rick Perry was the author of a text message sent to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows the day after the 2020
Continue Reading By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s treasurer no longer will help schools refinance bond debt unless they promise not to require face masks. Missourinet first reported Republican Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick’s new policy. Fitzpatrick’s spokeswoman says the policy is in response to Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s pledge to sue schools and
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