Moderna, Signature bank rise; GameStop, PayPal fall
Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Friday: Moderna, Signature bank rise; GameStop, PayPal fall
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Airline trade group seeks delay in 5G communications launch
WASHINGTON (AP) — The airline industry is trying to delay next week’s scheduled rollout of 5G wireless service near dozens of major U.S. airports. An trade group called Airlines for America says the service could interfere with critical systems on planes, and it wants the issue studied further. The airlines say pilots won’t be able
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Airline trade group seeks delay in 5G communications launch
WASHINGTON (AP) — The airline industry is trying to delay next week’s scheduled rollout of 5G wireless service near dozens of major U.S. airports. An trade group called Airlines for America says the service could interfere with critical systems on planes, and it wants the issue studied further. The airlines say pilots won’t be able
Continue Reading El Salvador nabs 4.1 tons of cocaine in 2 semi-submersibles
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador’s navy has seized two semi-submersible boats carrying 4.1 metric tons of cocaine off the country’s Pacific coast. President Nayib Bukele said Friday that the cocaine was worth almost $104 million. It was the largest seizure so far in Bukele’s administration, which began in June 2019. Officials say
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Ryan Reynolds and more pay tribute to Betty White
By Marianne Garvey Betty White is being remembered for her light, humor, charm and friendship. Ryan Reynolds posted a loving tribute to longtime friend and “The Proposal” costar, who died Friday at the age of 99. “The world looks different now,” Reynolds wrote. “She was great at defying expectation. She managed to grow very old
Continue Reading How major US stock indexes fared Friday
The Associated Press Stocks ended 2021 on a weak note Friday, but still managed to end the year with big gains. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3%. It wound up with a yearly gain of 26.9%, nearly as big as its gain two years ago, just before the pandemic set in. The S&P 500 notched its
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El mundo despide a Betty White, una mujer “genial desafiando las expectativas”
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN Español) — Betty White falleció este viernes a los 99 años y, tras conocerse la noticia, los homenajes comenzaron a inundar las redes sociales. Desde el presidente Joe Biden al actor Ryan Reynolds, un repaso por algunos de los muchos recuerdos sobre la ex Golden Girl. El presidente Joe Biden llamó a
Continue Reading Betty White, an ageless TV star, was America’s sweetheart
By FRAZIER MOORE Associated Press Betty White was America’s naughty sweetheart. With a wholesome smile and a dirty joke she charmed millions of viewers decade after decade, rising from $50-a-week to ageless superstar. Even in her 90s, in defiance of time and expectations, she still enjoyed a cocktail before dinner, a weekly poker night and
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Lewis, Wight lead William & Mary over Northeastern 71-70
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Julian Lewis had 14 points to lead five William & Mary players in double figures as the Tribe edged past Northeastern 71-70. Ben Wight added 13 points for the Tribe on Friday. Tyler Rice chipped in 12, Yuri Covington scored 11 and Connor Kochera had 10. Jahmyl Telfort led the Huskies with
Continue Reading Hughes’ second goal gives Devils’ wild OT win over Oilers
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes scored 2:55 into overtime and New Jersey beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 after Devils coach Lindy Ruff tested positive for COVID-19 hours before the game. Hughes finished with two goals and an assist. Nico Hischier, rookie Dawson Mercer and Janne Kuokkanen also scored
Continue Reading Healing Titans declare nobody out before game vs. Dolphins
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are showing serious signs of healing up after using an NFL-high 88 players this season. For the first time in weeks, the Titans did not declare any player out Friday ahead of Sunday’s game against Miami. They also activated wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine off the reserve/COVID-19 list. Coach
Continue Reading Beckham loving complementary role, TD spree with LA Rams
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. has been the center of attention on his offenses for most of his football career. He’s now part of a supporting cast in Hollywood, and the veteran receiver says he loves his role. Ever since he joined the Los Angeles Rams in
Continue Reading Brown, Smart star as Celtics beat Suns 123-108
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart each scored 24 points, and the Boston Celtics stopped a three-game slide by topping the Phoenix Suns 123-108. Brown also grabbed 11 rebounds and Smart finished with eight assists, helping the Celtics bounce back from a 91-82 home loss to the Los
Continue Reading Actors, comedians and president react to Betty White’s death
By The Associated Press Tributes from fellow actors and comedians poured in on social media Friday in reaction to the death of Betty White. The Golden Girls” star was 99. Henry Winkler thanked White for her humor, warmth and activism. Seth Meyers says White was the only “Saturday Night Live” host he ever saw get
Continue Reading Sewage spill closes south Los Angeles County beaches
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Beaches along the south Los Angeles County coast have been closed due to a spill of untreated sewage. Authorities say a sewer main line failed Thursday afternoon in the city of Carson and 6 million to 7 million gallons of sewage was discharged into the Dominguez Channel, a waterway that
Continue Reading New Year’s Day Rose Parade set to go despite virus surge
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Rose Parade and Rose Bowl college football game between Ohio State and Utah are set to go forward on New Year’s Day despite surging cases of COVID-19, which forced the cancellation of the 2021 parade. The 133rd edition of the Pasadena, California, tradition is scheduled to feature actor Levar Burton
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Wind Advisory on New Year’s Day for El Paso, Hudspeth, Dona Ana & Otero counties
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 141 PM MST Fri Dec 31 2021 NMZ404>407-409>413-417-TXZ418>424-010700- /O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0038.220101T0600Z-220102T0600Z/ Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County- Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa Basin- Southern Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa-Western El Paso
Continue Reading New Year’s Day Rose Parade set to go despite virus surge
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Rose Parade and Rose Bowl college football game between Ohio State and Utah are set to go forward on New Year’s Day despite surging cases of COVID-19, which forced the cancellation of the 2021 parade. The 133rd edition of the Pasadena, California, tradition is scheduled to feature actor Levar Burton
Continue Reading Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
Continue Reading Lawsuit seeks to block 2 geothermal power plants in Nevada
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Conservationists and tribal leaders are suing the U.S. government to try to block construction of two geothermal plants in northern Nevada’s high desert. They say Ormat Technologies’ project planned in the Dixie Meadows about 100 miles east of Reno will destroy a sacred hot springs and
Continue Reading Lawsuit seeks to block 2 geothermal power plants in Nevada
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Conservationists and tribal leaders are suing the U.S. government to try to block construction of two geothermal plants in northern Nevada’s high desert. They say Ormat Technologies’ project planned in the Dixie Meadows about 100 miles east of Reno will destroy a sacred hot springs and
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It won’t be a pandemic forever. Here’s what could be next
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Even after Covid-19 cases fall from their current record-high levels, it’s unlikely the United States — let alone the world — will be able to completely eliminate the coronavirus that causes them. But there will come a day when it’s no longer a pandemic, when cases are no longer out of
Continue Reading Central Arkansas routs Champion Christian College 119-47
CONWAY, Ark. — Jared Chatham had 18 points to lead seven Central Arkansas players in double figures as the Bears easily defeated Champion Christian College 119-47. Camren Hunter added 17 points for the Bears on Friday. Elias Cato chipped in 13, Darious Hall scored 12 and Churchill Bounds had 12. Kyle Malone led the Tigers
Continue Reading Bears’ Fields to miss second straight game with ankle injury
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Quarterback Justin Fields likely will miss his second straight game because of an ankle injury when the Chicago Bears host the New York Giants. Coach Matt Nagy says quarterback Andy Dalton will start after being sidelined because of a groin injury and Nick Foles will be
Continue Reading Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities, and foreign exchange levels.
Continue Reading Betty White, beloved and trailblazing actress, dies at 99
Betty White, former Golden Girl and national treasure, has died at age 99, her longtime agent said in a statement to People magazine.
Continue Reading Burns scores 20 to lead Winthrop past Converse 78-40
ROCK HILL, S.C. — D.J. Burns Jr. had 20 points as Winthrop easily defeated Converse 78-40. Sigurd Lorange led the Valkyries on Friday with six rebounds.
Continue Reading Tomass Dukurs, Janine Flock win World Cup skeleton races
SIGULDA, Latvia (AP) — Latvian Tomass Dukurs got his first World Cup victory on his home track nearly 18 years ago, and hadn’t won another race since until Friday. He held off his brother Martins Dukurs for a victory nearly two decades in the making. South Korea’s Seunggi Jung got his first World Cup medal,
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Boston Celtics great Sam Jones has died at 88
By David Close, CNN The Boston Celtics great and Hall of Famer Sam Jones has passed away at the age of 88, according to the Celtics and his son. Jones died on Thursday night, according to his son Aubre, who said his father’s health had been failing and he was admitted to a hospital in
Continue Reading McGhee scores 21 to carry Liberty over Boyce 91-60
LYNCHBURG, Va. — Darius McGhee had 21 points as Liberty easily defeated Boyce 91-60. Tyler Nauert led the Bulldogs on Friday with 14 points.
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