By Maggie Fox, CNN The Omicron variant of coronavirus is spreading quickly in several countries where it has been discovered. Even if it causes only mild disease — and that’s far from certain — that could still mean many people end up in the hospital and dying. It’s killed at least one person in the
Continue Reading By Maggie Fox, CNN The Omicron variant of coronavirus is spreading quickly in several countries where it has been discovered. Even if it causes only mild disease — and that’s far from certain — that could still mean many people end up in the hospital and dying. It’s killed at least one person in the
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By Sean Lyngaas and Rashard Rose, CNN A ransomware attack has hit the Virginia state Legislature’s IT branch and state agencies are helping with the recovery, a spokesperson for Gov. Ralph Northam said Monday. “Governor Northam has been briefed on a ransomware attack on the Legislative Branch’s Division of Legislative Automated Systems, and has directed
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By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots. The Air Force gave its forces until Nov. 2 to get
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MADRID (AP) — Spain’s top soccer league has generated 4.95 billion euros from the sale of subscription broadcast domestic rights for five seasons. La Liga has sold games for live broadcast in Spain to a streaming service for the first time with DAZN picking up the rights to 175 matches per season. Telefonica-owned Movistar has
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MADRID (AP) — Spain’s top soccer league has generated 4.95 billion euros from the sale of subscription broadcast domestic rights for five seasons. La Liga has sold games for live broadcast in Spain to a streaming service for the first time with DAZN picking up the rights to 175 matches per season. Telefonica-owned Movistar has
Continue Reading PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Fishing industry managers are recommending the already-diminished U.S. cod fishery face another reduction in catch limits. Cod fishing was once a huge industry in New England, but it collapsed due to overfishing and environmental challenges. The New England Fishery Management Council said on Dec. 10 it is calling for a reduction
Continue Reading PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Fishing industry managers are recommending the already-diminished U.S. cod fishery face another reduction in catch limits. Cod fishing was once a huge industry in New England, but it collapsed due to overfishing and environmental challenges. The New England Fishery Management Council said on Dec. 10 it is calling for a reduction
Continue Reading By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer A new study says winter tornadoes, like the devastating one that hit five states last week, are likely to be stronger and stay on the ground longer as the world warms. Monday’s study released at a science conference takes two early nasty tornadoes _ one in winter and one
Continue Reading By Zachary Cohen and Ryan Nobles, CNN The House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot voted Monday night to hold former President Donald Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows in criminal contempt. The vote came as the committee revealed texts between Meadows and lawmakers, Fox News personalities, and Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., about
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CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Llas víctimas de Larry Nassar llegaron a un acuerdo de 380 millones de dólares con USA Gymnastics, el Comité Olímpico y Paralímpico de Estados Unidos y sus aseguradoras, según John Manly, abogado de múltiples víctimas de Nassar. Manly calificó el acuerdo de “histórico” y dijo que prevaleció como resultado de “el
Continue Reading EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State coach Mel Tucker says he is uncertain whether All-America running back Kenneth Walker will play for 11th-ranked Spartans against No. 13 Pittsburgh in the Peach Bowl. The Big Ten Coach of the Year said Monday that Walker is battling through some things. The transfer from Wake Forest played
Continue Reading By CLAIRE GALOFARO WINGO, Ky. (AP) — Victims of the deadly tornadoes in the Midwest and South scoured the debris of what was once their homes, trying to salvage pieces of their lives. Tommy Jackson’s house in Mayfield collapsed during the storm, and he stayed the first night after with his brother. He was just
Continue Reading CADIZ, Spain (AP) — Cadiz and Granada have hardly improved their positions after drawing 1-1 in the Spanish league. Both southern clubs are struggling, and the seventh league draw for each maintained their status. Cadiz is still in the relegation spots and Granada is still only three points above the drop zone. Santiago Arzamendia scored
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN Business) — Apple está a punto de alcanzar otro gran hito. El fabricante del iPhone está a punto de superar un valor de mercado de más de US$ 3 billones, convirtiéndose en la primera empresa que cotiza en bolsa en valer tanto. Las acciones de Apple subieron alrededor de un
Continue Reading By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts returned from their late bye week Monday in a drastically different position than when they left town. Instead of being outside of the playoff picture they’re in the middle of it. Now the real playoff push begins. Indianapolis returns to action Saturday night
Continue Reading By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins now have four players on the NFL’s COVID-19 reserve list after adding safety Jevon Holland and running back Phillip Lindsay there on Monday. Those moves come after running backs Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed were put on the list last week.
Continue Reading By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada boxing regulators have voted to close a legal loophole by giving themselves authority over charity unarmed combat events like one that led to the death last month of a UNLV student competitor after a fraternity boxing fundraiser. The chairman of the state Athletic Commission declared
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By Forrest Brown, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added three nations to its highest-risk category for travel on Monday, including tourist favorite Italy. In its weekly update of Covid-19 travel advisories, the CDC also added giant, frigid Greenland and the tiny, tropical East African island nation of Mauritius to its “Level
Continue Reading ROME (AP) — Roma has relieved a bit of pressure on José Mourinho by beating relegation-threatened Spezia 2-0 in Serie A. Chris Smalling and Roger Ibañez scored in each half for Roma. The capital side moved into sixth spot. Although it is still eight points below fourth-placed Napoli and the final Champions League qualifying spot.
Continue Reading Ángela Reyes (CNN) — La Suprema Corte rechazó este lunes dos peticiones de emergencia de trabajadores sanitarios, médicos y enfermeras de Nueva York para bloquear el mandato de vacunación del estado. Los jueces Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch y Clarence Thomas disintieron. La disputa surgió cuando tres enfermeras y un grupo llamado We the Patriots USA
Continue Reading STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn sophomore forward Mir McLean has left the program and will transfer, UConn coach Geno Auriemma announced. McLean was a little-used reserve and played in 27 games at UConn, averaging 2.5 points and 2.0 rebounds. She’s the second player to leave UConn this fall. Freshman Saylor Poffenbarger announced last month that
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Department of Health on Monday announced the state’s first identified case of the COVID-19 omicron variant. Health officials say the case was identified Sunday and involves a Bernalillo County woman. They say the unidentified woman reported recent domestic travel to a state with reported cases of omicron.
Continue Reading GENEVA (AP) — The U.N.’s top human rights body will hold a special session Friday to discuss the “grave human rights situation” in Ethiopia and a call to set up an international commission of experts to monitor and report on it. The Human Rights Council agreed to hold the session following a request by the
Continue Reading By FRANCESCA EBEL Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisian President Kais Saied has prolonged the suspension of parliament and announced a national referendum, almost five months after dismissing his government and granting himself sweeping powers. The announcement, he said, was an answer to many Tunisians’ demand for political change. He said: “To those who
Continue Reading By Tierney Sneed, CNN A federal appeals court sounded dubious Monday of arguments put forward by former President Donald Trump for why a House subpoena for his financial records should be wholly invalidated. However, the DC US Circuit Court of Appeals also signaled at a hearing in the long-running case that the House Oversight Committee
Continue Reading The Associated Press Stocks pulled back below their recent record levels on Wall Street Monday as the market’s momentum slowed down following its best week since February. The S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell. Technology, energy and travel-related companies had some of the biggest losses.
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Monday: Harley-Davidson, Arena rise; Capital One, Carnival fall.
Continue Reading By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams won’t have defensive back Jalen Ramsey or tight end Tyler Higbee on the field for Monday night’s game against the Arizona Cardinals after both players were put on the reserve/COVID-19 list. It’s a big blow for the Rams, who are trying
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By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business As a recent wave of mob-led store robberies has put retailers, mall operators and communities on edge, one popular shopping center is keeping an unusual security measure in place through the holiday season. The Grove, a famous open-air shopping complex in Los Angeles, has added a high coil fence barrier
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