Shortage of snowplow drivers hampers states as storms arrive
By AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — This winter, more motorists may find themselves stuck on snowy highways or have their…
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CBO issues score on how much Build Back Better would cost if programs were permanent
By Lauren Fox and Manu Raju, CNN The Congressional Budget Office has released a revised score on the Democrats’ social safety net plan based on…
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Broader jury pool sought for Arbery death hate crimes trial
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Attorneys in the upcoming federal hate crimes trial of the white men who chased and killed…
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Get ready for even more bitcoin and other exotic ETFs in 2022
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business This was a big year for new exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, the popular investments that make it easy to buy a…
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Colts owner donates $3 million for mental health studies
By The Associated Press Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has donated $3 million to fund a new research institute at Indiana University. The Irsay…
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Colts owner donates $3 million for mental health studies
By The Associated Press Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has donated $3 million to fund a new research institute at Indiana University. The Irsay…
Continue Reading Fregosi Jr, scout and son of former manager, dies at 57
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jim Fregosi Jr., a special assistant in the Kansas City Royals’ front office and a son of the longtime major league…
Continue Reading US issues sanctions, visa bans to mark Human Rights Day
By BEN FOX Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. issued financial sanctions and visa bans on former and current government officials and…
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A jury awarded the family of two drunk driving victims more than $301 billion, but they don’t anticipate seeing any of it
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN A jury in Texas has awarded the largest-ever personal injury compensation in the country to a family who lost two people…
Continue Reading A jury awarded the family of two drunk driving victims more than $301 billion, but they don’t anticipate seeing any of it
A jury in Texas has awarded the largest-ever personal injury compensation in the country to a family who lost two people killed by a drunk driver.…
Continue Reading 2 killed after small plane crashes after taking off in Texas
HOUSTON (AP) — Authorities are investigating what caused a small plane to crash shortly after taking off from a Houston-area airport, killing the…
Continue Reading Ghana to require full vaccination for arriving travelers
By FRANCIS KOKUTSE Associated Press ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Ghana has announced that all adult visitors must provide proof of vaccination to enter the…
Continue Reading New this week: Roddy Ricch, ‘Swan Song’ and ‘The Larkins’
By The Associated Press This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from rapper Roddy Ricch, a prequel to the TV series…
Continue Reading More than half of victims’ families declined Travis Scott’s offer to pay for funeral costs
Rapper Travis Scott, in his first interview since 10 people died and many were injured at his Astroworld concert, told radio and talk show host…
Continue Reading More than half of victims’ families declined Travis Scott’s offer to pay for funeral costs
By Rosa Flores, CNN In the aftermath of the Astroworld Festival tragedy, Travis Scott offered to pay for the funeral expenses of the 10 victims who…
Continue Reading Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh is AP coach of the year, Fickell 2nd
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh is The Associated Press college football coach of the year. He led the…
Continue Reading Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh is AP coach of the year, Fickell 2nd
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh is The Associated Press college football coach of the year. He led the…
Continue Reading Afghans seek help for women back home before it’s too late
By LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press GOLEM, Albania (AP) — Women who were evacuated to Albania after the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan are…
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El papa Francisco envÃa sus condolencias a las vÃctimas del accidente en Chiapas, México
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — El papa Francisco envió este viernes sus condolencias después de que al menos 55 personas murieran y más de 100…
Continue Reading Rookie Mills will start at QB for Texans for rest of season
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have benched Tyrod Taylor in favor of rookie Davis Mills and coach David…
Continue Reading Rookie Mills will start at QB for Texans for rest of season
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have benched Tyrod Taylor in favor of rookie Davis Mills and coach David…
Continue Reading Una pareja negra hizo que un amigo blanco mostrara su casa a potenciales compradores y la tasación subió casi medio millón de dólares
Germán Padinger (CNN) — Tenisha Tate-Austin y su marido, una pareja negra que vive en el norte de California, empezaron a sospechar cuando la…
Continue Reading Tigrayan forces summarily executed dozens of civilians in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, HRW says
Senator Chris Coons calls on Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to resolve the conflict there before ‘millions die from both violence and…
Continue Reading Tigrayan forces summarily executed dozens of civilians in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, HRW says
By Martin Goillandeau, CNN Tigrayan forces summarily executed dozens of civilians in two towns they controlled in Ethiopia’s northern Amhara…
Continue Reading Norway’s Magnus Carlsen wins FIDE world chess championship
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Chess master Magnus Carlsen of Norway has defended his title and won the FIDE World Championship in Dubai. He…
Continue Reading William and Kate have shared their family Christmas card
By Max Foster and Amy Woodyatt, CNN It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — and Britain’s royal family are getting ready by…
Continue Reading This is our best chance to help low-income Americans deal with rising inflation
Opinion by Mark Wolfe for CNN Business Perspectives The pandemic has only made things worse for those at the bottom of the economic ladder. While…
Continue Reading Border War renewed: Missouri pays a visit to No. 8 Kansas
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Christian Braun waded through hundreds of camping students in the foyer of Allen…
Continue Reading TV OT: 10 shows turning 20 in 2022 and other anniversaries that will make you feel old
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN …And just like that, it’s time for this week’s TV OT. See what I did there? What’s my age again? As…
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New inflation number feeds angst about Democrats’ $2T bill
By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new government report showing inflation rising at the fastest rate in nearly four decades is…
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