Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — En una tranquila mañana de domingo, un rugido desgarrador reverberó en el pueblo inglés de Eggborough cuando cuatro gigantescas torres de refrigeración de concreto implosionaron y se derrumbaron contra el suelo, transformadas en nubes de escombros en cuestión de segundos. Instantes después de su demolición, resultaba difícil imaginar que las estructuras
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By The Associated Press No. 7 Oregon looks to remain in control of the Pac-12 North when it faces one of its most heated rivals. The Ducks have won three straight since its lone loss at Stanford and received a boost this week when they were ranked No. 4 in the first College Football Playoff
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CNN By Katie Lobosco, CNN Federal workers will be granted paid time off to take their children to get vaccinated, the government announced Wednesday. Children ages 5 through 11 became eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine this week, allowing about 28 million more kids in the United States to receive the two-dose shot. Federal agencies
Continue Reading By Katie Lobosco, CNN Federal workers will be granted paid time off to take their children to get vaccinated, the government announced Wednesday. Children ages 5 through 11 became eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine this week, allowing about 28 million more kids in the United States to receive the two-dose shot. Federal agencies must
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By MICHAEL PHILLIS Associated Press BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The water system in Benton Harbor, Michigan, has tested for elevated levels of lead for three consecutive years. In response, residents have been told to drink and cook with bottled water and the state has promised to spend millions of dollars replacing lead service lines.
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By Sharif Paget and Nicole Chavez, CNN Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, called on the state’s school boards to remove books he described as “pornography,” a move that comes after at least two state lawmakers have asked officials to investigate books in schools. Abbot’s letter, sent to the Texas Association of School Boards on
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By JACQUES BILLEAUD and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press A Texas real estate agent who bragged she wasn’t going to jail for storming the U.S. Capitol because she is white, has blond hair and good job has been sentenced to two months behind bars. The judge who sentenced Jennifer Leigh Ryan on Thursday questioned whether she
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By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin and outgoing Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam are pledging a smooth transition of power. The two met at the governor’s mansion Thursday for a lunch, joined by their wives. Youngkin said in brief remarks afterward that the meeting marked the beginning of
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is expected to return against Denver after missing a game with a strained right calf. It’s the first game for the Broncos without Von Miller. The star pass rusher was traded to the Los Angeles Rams for draft picks. Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott faces Denver
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is expected to return against Denver after missing a game with a strained right calf. It’s the first game for the Broncos without Von Miller. The star pass rusher was traded to the Los Angeles Rams for draft picks. Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott faces Denver
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By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Guy Fieri has said “I do,” to officiating Kristen Stewart’s wedding — and she seems thrilled. The recently engaged “Spencer” star mentioned during her press tour in support of the new film that she and fiancée Dylan Meyer heard that Fieri “officiates a lot of gay weddings.” “The idea of that
Continue Reading PARIS (AP) — British and French negotiators looking to untangle a post-Brexit spat over fishing licenses have met in Paris and expect to talk again next week. Although fishing is a tiny industry economically for both Britain and France, the issue of boats’ access to English Channel waters that divide the two maritime powers has
Continue Reading PARIS (AP) — British and French negotiators looking to untangle a post-Brexit spat over fishing licenses have met in Paris and expect to talk again next week. Although fishing is a tiny industry economically for both Britain and France, the issue of boats’ access to English Channel waters that divide the two maritime powers has
Continue Reading MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Back in May, the chances of Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega’s reelection to a fourth consecutive term were looking good. His party was arranging the electoral calendar in his favor and the opposition was divided. Then a poll showed five potential opposition candidates with higher favorability ratings than Ortega. In the weeks
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Sixth-ranked Ohio State looks to continue its roll when it visits struggling Nebraska on Saturday. The Buckeyes have won six straight are averaging 50.8 points per game since losing Oregon on Sept. 11. The defense is allowing just 13.6 points per game over the same span. The Buckeyes have won 23
Continue Reading By MICHAEL PHILLIS Associated Press BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The water system in Benton Harbor, Michigan, has tested for elevated levels of lead for three consecutive years. In response, residents have been told to drink and cook with bottled water and the state has promised to spend millions of dollars replacing lead service lines.
Continue Reading By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — With Raphael Varane out injured for a few weeks France coach Didier Deschamps recalled Kurt Zouma for upcoming World Cup qualifiers. After only recently returning from a groin injury, Varane limped off with a hamstring injury playing for Manchester United against Atalanta in the Champions League
Continue Reading By BRANDON GDULA numberFire Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa has earned a spot in an elite tier. In two games with DeVante Parker healthy during Tua’s starts, Tagovailoa has posted above-expectation-level efficiency yet has averaged just 203.5 passing yards and 0.5 passing touchdowns. In that small sample, he has faced the NFL’s top-ranked adjusted pass defense (the
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The Pittsburgh Steelers will try to push their home winning streak on Monday nights to 20 when they host Chicago. The Steelers haven’t lost in Pittsburgh on Monday night since 1991. The Bears have won each of their last three meetings with the Steelers but come to Pittsburgh struggling. Chicago has
Continue Reading By The Associated Press No. 5 Michigan State will try to keep its unbeaten season on track Saturday when it visits Purdue. The Spartans are playing for more than just a conference crown. They’re the Big Ten’s last unbeaten team and the conference’s top playoff contender. Purdue already has beaten one top-five team and a
Continue Reading By ANDREW DeMILLO and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican governors, lawmakers and attorneys general are forming a wall of opposition to President Joe Biden’s plan to require vaccinations or COVID-19 testing at all private employers of 100 workers or more. They have adopted laws to exempt employers in their state,
Continue Reading By ANDREW DeMILLO and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican governors, lawmakers and attorneys general are forming a wall of opposition to President Joe Biden’s plan to require vaccinations or COVID-19 testing at all private employers of 100 workers or more. They have adopted laws to exempt employers in their state,
Continue Reading By The Associated Press No. 3 Alabama is a more than four-touchdown favorite against SEC West rival LSU. The Crimson Tide, second in the initial College Football Playoff rankings, still have designs on Southeastern Conference and national titles. Alabama has won nine of the last 10 meetings and faces an LSU team led by outgoing
Continue Reading By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A senior official with Hungary’s ruling party has acknowledged for the first time that the government has purchased a powerful spyware tool, which was allegedly used to target the digital devices of several journalists, businesspeople and an opposition politician. It was the first time a Hungarian
Continue Reading By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A senior official with Hungary’s ruling party has acknowledged for the first time that the government has purchased a powerful spyware tool, which was allegedly used to target the digital devices of several journalists, businesspeople and an opposition politician. It was the first time a Hungarian
Continue Reading By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have limited access to their facility on Thursday after the laboratory handling their COVID-19 testing had an unusually high number of false positive tests. The Giants canceled in-facility meetings for players in the morning and closed their office to non-football
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Cincinnati was ranked No. 6 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings despite a signature win at No. 10 Notre Dame and feels like it has something to prove. The Bearcats insist that winning an American Conference championship is the first goal on their minds. Tulsa, meanwhile, will be looking to
Continue Reading Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — El gobernador de Texas Greg Abbott, un republicano, pidió a las juntas escolares del estado que eliminen los libros que describió como “pornografía”, una medida que se produjo después de que al menos dos legisladores estatales pidieran a los funcionarios que investiguen qué libros hay en las escuelas. La carta
Continue Reading By The Associated Press A pair of teams on seven-game losing streaks will meet Sunday in South Florida when the Miami Dolphins take on the Houston Texans. The matchup comes a few days after the NFL’s trade deadline passed without the Texans and Dolphins getting a deal done for embattled Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson. The
Continue Reading By The Associated Press A pair of teams on seven-game losing streaks will meet Sunday in South Florida when the Miami Dolphins take on the Houston Texans. The matchup comes a few days after the NFL’s trade deadline passed without the Texans and Dolphins getting a deal done for embattled Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson. The
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