Corps cancels Mississippi flood project that EPA rejected
By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press The Army Corps of Engineers has canceled a $450 million Mississippi flood control project following the…
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Congress OKs bill giving Capitol Police power to call troops
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Capitol Police chief is about to gain new authority to request help from the National…
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Amid drought, California advances big new reservoir project
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — What could be California’s first major new reservoir in years has cleared a key…
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Ministerio Público de Panamá solicita a Estados Unidos “dineros procedentes de los delitos” de hijos del expresidente Martinelli
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — Las autoridades de Panamá informaron este miércoles que han solicitado formalmente a Estados…
Continue Reading Intense storm spawns tornadoes, including first ever observed in Minnesota during December
By Steve Almasy, Brandon Miller, Amy Simonson and Amanda Watts, CNN An intense storm system moving from the Rockies into the Plains is producing…
Continue ReadingMore than 400K have no power across the central US after storms delivered a record spate of hurricane-force gusts
The Midwest is experiencing unprecedented weather with extreme heat and tornado force winds. CNN meteorologist Tom Sater said “this is not December…
Continue ReadingMore than 400K have no power across the central US after storms delivered a record spate of hurricane-force gusts
High winds, some over 100 mph, closed roads and knocked out power to more than 200,000 customers in parts of Kansas and…
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NFL Playoff Scenarios
By The Associated Press NFL Playoff…
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January 6 rioter charged with assaulting Capitol police in fight that left officer unconscious
By Holmes Lybrand Two Texas men, Lucas Denney and Donald Hazard, who prosecutors say formed their own militia group called the “Patriot Boys of…
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Judge: Alex Jones’ lawyer broke ethics rules in Newtown case
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut judge says a lawyer for Infowars host Alex Jones broke attorney conduct rules during the deposition of a…
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What Biden’s Build Back Better bill could mean for inflation
By Katie Lobosco and Tara Subramaniam, CNN Soaring inflation has become a political problem for President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better bill,…
Continue Reading Lawrence on Jaguars drama: You can’t always be in headlines
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence has never experienced this much drama in a football season. Not in…
Continue Reading Titans’ Dupree designated for return from injured reserve
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans designated outside linebacker Bud Dupree for return from injured reserve Wednesday. The move opens a…
Continue Reading Formula One finale to be reviewed by FIA for future lessons
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The motorsports governing body for Formula One says it will conduct a…
Continue Reading Biden picks Caroline Kennedy, Michelle Kwan for ambassadors
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has announced he’s nominating Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of President John F. Kennedy…
Continue Reading Kathy Flores, women’s rugby legend as player and coach, dies
By THALIA BEATY Associated Press The legendary rugby player, coach and leader of the women’s sport in the U.S., Kathleen “Kathy” Flores, has…
Continue Reading How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
The Associated Press Stocks rose steadily on Wall Street Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it would accelerate its pullback of economic…
Continue Reading Dolphins’ depth at RB likely to be tested this week by virus
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Duke Johnson has played in just one game this season. He’s carried the ball four…
Continue Reading States volunteer to take more cuts in Colorado River water
By BRITTANY PETERSON and FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Water leaders in California, Arizona and Nevada have signed an agreement…
Continue Reading Papa Francisco: 21 frases del sumo pontífice para conmemorar su cumpleaños 85
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — Jorge Mario Bergoglio, el papa Francisco, cumple 85 años este viernes. Desde que fue nombrado…
Continue Reading NFL teams taking extra precautions as COVID-19 cases spike
By The Associated Press Maybe Baker Mayfield needed to follow the lead of Kareem Jackson. The Cleveland quarterback attended an event at a Boys &…
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Two major airline CEOs question the need for masks on planes
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business The CEOs of two of the nation’s major airlines say they don’t think wearing masks on planes does much to…
Continue Reading Los Angeles schools delay student COVID-19 vaccine mandate
By JOCELYN GECKER Associated Press The Los Angeles public school system became the latest in California to delay a deadline for mandatory student…
Continue Reading Los Angeles schools delay student COVID-19 vaccine mandate
By JOCELYN GECKER Associated Press The Los Angeles public school system became the latest in California to delay a deadline for mandatory student…
Continue Reading Medtronic, Nucor fall; Eli Lilly, CMC Materials rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: Medtronic, Nucor fall; Eli Lilly, CMC Materials…
Continue Reading Two major airline CEOs question the need for masks on planes
CNN, POOL By Chris Isidore, CNN Business The CEOs of two of the nation’s major airlines say they don’t think wearing masks on planes does…
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An arrest has been made after swastikas were spray-painted on the Charging Bull statue near Wall Street and at New York City Hall
By Kristina Sgueglia, CNN A man identified as homeless has been arrested after swastikas were spray-painted this week on a pillar at New York City…
Continue Reading ¿Quién es Richard Reid, conocido como el “Shoe Bomber”?
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Richard Reid también es conocido como el “Shoe Bomber” debido a su intento de detonar explosivos escondidos en…
Continue Reading Biden picks Michelle Kwan to be ambassador to Belize and Caroline Kennedy to be ambassador to Australia
By Jeff Zeleny, Chief National Affairs Correspondent President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced his intention to nominate Michelle Kwan, a former…
Continue Reading Perseverance rover makes ‘completely unexpected’ volcanic discovery on Mars
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Lava once flowed at the site of an ancient lake on Mars. The Perseverance rover landed on the planet just 10 months ago,…
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