Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
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Judge deciding what US should pay for Texas church shooting
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department and survivors of a 2017 Texas church massacre are at odds over how much the Air Force should pay in compensation for failing to flag a conviction that might have prevented the gunman from legally buying the weapon used in the shooting. During closing arguments Monday in
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Judge deciding what US should pay for Texas church shooting
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department and survivors of a 2017 Texas church massacre are at odds over how much the Air Force should pay in compensation for failing to flag a conviction that might have prevented the gunman from legally buying the weapon used in the shooting. During closing arguments Monday in
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AP source: Pirates, catcher Roberto Pérez reach 1-year deal
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t waste time finding a replacement for Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings. A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the Pirates have agreed to a 1-year deal worth $5 million with former Cleveland catcher Roberto Pérez. The person spoke
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Netherlands says Omicron variant was already in country earlier than previously thought
By Mick Krever, Eleanor Pickston and Kara Fox, CNN The Covid-19 Omicron variant was present in the Netherlands a week before two flights arrived from South Africa carrying the virus, Dutch health officials said Tuesday, throwing the timeline of the variant’s spread in Europe into question. The Omicron variant was confirmed in two test samples
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The CDC is strengthening its stance on boosters for all US adults amid concerns over the Omicron variant. Top US health officials say vaccinations, boosters and mask wearing are keys to protecting against any variant of the virus.
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CDC expanding surveillance at 4 major US airports to look for Omicron
By CNN Staff The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding surveillance at four major international airports to keep an eye out for the Omicron variant of coronavirus in travelers, the agency’s director said Tuesday. Dr. Rochelle Walensky told a White House Covid-19 briefing that the CDC is expanding surveillance with XpresCheck, a
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the difference between four coronavirus variants the CDC has at one point described as “Variants of Concern.”
Continue Reading In Fresno’s meth hell, there’s no antidote
By Kyung Lah, Anna-Maja Rappard and Rachel Clarke, CNN He says he was just headed to Walgreens. But the expired registration on his car tag meant he could be pulled over. So there he is, sitting on the cold curb at night, cuffed by the Fresno County sheriff’s deputies. Yes, the man tells CNN, he’d
Continue Reading First US overdose prevention centers open in New York City in an effort to combat overdose deaths
Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy Todd Burk says methamphetamine use is rampant on the streets he patrols nightly. CNN’s Kyung Lah reports.
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El pasajero que disparó un arma de fuego en el aeropuerto de Atlanta se entrega a la policía
Sol Amaya (CNN) — El sospechoso que huyó después de que un disparo provocó el pánico dentro del Aeropuerto Internacional Hartsfield-Jackson de Atlanta hace más de una semana se entregó a la policía, según un comunicado de prensa del Departamento de Policía de Atlanta (APD, por sus siglas en inglés). Kenny Wells, de 42 años,
Continue Reading Bills return starters at practice in preparing to host Pats
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills opened their week on a healthy note with starting defensive tackle Star Lotulelei and starting right guard Spencer Brown cleared from the reserve/COVID-19 list. Coach Sean McDermott also announced starting guard Jon Feliciano practiced after missing the past four games on
Continue Reading Oklahoma board denies clemency for man convicted of slayings
By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s Pardon and Parole Board has denied clemency for a man convicted of killing two Del City hotel workers in 2001. The panel voted 4-1 on Tuesday against the clemency recommendation for 45-year-old Donald Grant. Two members of the panel who rejected clemency noted the particularly
Continue Reading Gucci heirs says ‘House of Gucci’ narrative is inaccurate
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer The Gucci family is not pleased with the depiction of their relatives in the new film “House of Gucci,” starring Adam Driver and Lady Gaga. In a statement issued this week, they said the narrative is “anything but accurate” and that the filmmakers did not consult them at all
Continue Reading Rays land Raley for $10M, trade Wendle to Marlins, sign Choi
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have signed reliever Brooks Raley to a $10 million, two-year contract with a club option for 2024. The defending AL East champions also traded All-Star infielder Joey Wendle to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday for minor league outfielder Kameron Misner, and agreed with first baseman Ji-Man
Continue Reading Rays land Raley for $10M, trade Wendle to Marlins, sign Choi
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have signed reliever Brooks Raley to a $10 million, two-year contract with a club option for 2024. The defending AL East champions also traded All-Star infielder Joey Wendle to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday for minor league outfielder Kameron Misner, and agreed with first baseman Ji-Man
Continue Reading Dykes introduced at TCU, always knowing what it could be
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Sonny Dykes says he always knew what TCU could be growing up in Texas. He is now the head coach of the Horned Frogs. Dykes was introduced Tuesday as the replacement for Gary Patteson, who won a school-record 181 games in his 21 seasons.
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By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Sonny Dykes says he always knew what TCU could be growing up in Texas. He is now the head coach of the Horned Frogs. Dykes was introduced Tuesday as the replacement for Gary Patteson, who won a school-record 181 games in his 21 seasons.
Continue Reading AD: Notre Dame won’t rush search to replace Brian Kelly
By JOHN FINERAN Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick says he won’t be rushed into finding a replacement for football coach Brian Kelly no matter where the team is going in the postseason. Kelly has agreed to a 10 year, $95 million contract with LSU. He leaves after
Continue Reading Orioles grant Kriske release for international opportunity
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have granted right-hander Brooks Kriske his release to pursue an international opportunity. The Orioles also announced Tuesday that infielder Lucius Fox was claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals. The 27-year-old Kriske made 16 relief appearances over the past two seasons with the Orioles and New York Yankees. He
Continue Reading Browns place RT Jack Conklin on injured reserve
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns All-Pro right tackle Jack Conklin’s season is officially over. The team placed him on injured reserve after he suffered a torn patellar knee tendon in Sunday night’s loss to Baltimore. Conklin was playing for the first time since coming off IR. He dislocated his
Continue Reading Pentagon chief says Guard who refuse vaccine cannot train
By ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says no member of the National Guard will be allowed to participate in drills or other training required to maintain their status in the Guard unless they are vaccinated against COVID-19 or are given an exemption. Austin spelled out the policy
Continue Reading Ya está disponible la dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el covid-19 en Colombia: así puedes acceder a ella
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — Si vives en Colombia y tienes más de 18 años, puedes acceder a una dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el covid-19, pues el Ministerio de Salud aprobó esta medida para quienes ya tengan su esquema de vacunación completo. La administración de la tercera dosis, en el caso
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‘Red Notice’ is now Netflix’s most watched movie of all time
By Chloe Melas, CNN Dwayne Johnson has reason to break out his Teremana and end 2021 with a toast. His latest film, “Red Notice,” is now the most watched movie in Netflix history, according to the streaming giant. “Red Notice” brought in 328.8 million viewing hours, Netflix reports, topping the previous record held by Sandra
Continue Reading Court upholds California ban on high-capacity magazines
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld California’s ban on high-capacity magazines in a split decision that may be headed for the U.S. Supreme Court. The San Francisco-based panel acted Tuesday after two appellate judges on the court last year ruled
Continue Reading Court upholds California ban on high-capacity magazines
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld California’s ban on high-capacity magazines in a split decision that may be headed for the U.S. Supreme Court. The San Francisco-based panel acted Tuesday after two appellate judges on the court last year ruled
Continue Reading Jailed youth coach denies Man City link in sexual abuse case
LONDON (AP) — A former soccer coach serving a 34-year prison term for sexually abusing boys has denied being linked to Manchester City during the 1980s after eight men who say he abused them made claims for damages against the Premier League club. Barry Bennell testified to the High Court in London via video link.
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Meta exec behind Facebook’s cryptocurrency project to step down
By Jennifer Korn, CNN Business David Marcus, the executive in charge of the troubled cryptocurrency project at Meta Platforms — the company formerly known as Facebook — announced Tuesday he will step down at the end of the year to pursue other projects. Marcus, who previously was the president of PayPal, joined Facebook seven years
Continue Reading Michigan drops oil pipeline suit, refocuses on separate case
By JOHN FLESHER AP Environmental Writer Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is abandoning a lawsuit aimed at shutting down an oil pipeline that runs through part of the Great Lakes. But she says the state will continue pursuing a separate case with the same goal. Michigan and Enbridge Energy sued each other last year over the
Continue Reading Brewers sign catchers Severino, Sullivan to 1-year deals
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have added two catchers by signing Pedro Severino to a $1.9 million, one-year contract and also agreeing to a deal with Brett Sullivan. The 28-year-old Severino batted .248 with a .308 on-base percentage, 11 homers and a career-high 46 RBIs in 113 games with the Baltimore Orioles this past
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