January 2022

Democrats’ elections bill offered voting changes and more

January 19, 2022 9:50 AM Associated Press

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press The sweeping elections bill that has collapsed in the Senate dealt with much more than voting changes. The…

Taliban economy conference in Kabul stresses need for funds

January 19, 2022 9:50 AM Associated Press

By KATHY GANNON Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have held their first economic conference, five…

Senate Republicans again expected to block Democrats’ voting legislation

January 19, 2022 9:48 AM CNN

CNN By Clare Foran, Ali Zaslav and Ted Barrett, CNN Senate Republicans are expected to once again block a voting bill put forward by Democrats in the…

Senate Democrats suffer defeat on voting rights after vote to change rules fails

January 19, 2022 9:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Foran, Ali Zaslav and Ted Barrett, CNN Senate Democrats suffered a major defeat Wednesday evening in their efforts to pass voting rights…

Jon Stewart to receive Mark Twain lifetime award for comedy

January 19, 2022 9:47 AM Associated Press

By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Comedian, talk show host and political influencer Jon Stewart has been named the 23rd recipient…

Woman missing in wildfire was last seen trying to save dogs

January 19, 2022 9:46 AM Associated Press

By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Authorities say investigators are working to determine whether some small bone fragments found…

US begins offering 1B free COVID tests, but many more needed

January 19, 2022 9:46 AM Associated Press

By MATTHEW PERRONE and KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, people across the U.S. can log on to a government…

US begins offering 1B free COVID tests, but many more needed

January 19, 2022 9:46 AM Associated Press

By MATTHEW PERRONE and KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, people across the U.S. can log on to a government…

Biden needs to answer these 5 questions about the economy

January 19, 2022 9:45 AM CNN

CNN By Matt Egan, CNN Business From startlingly high inflation and empty grocery store shelves to elevated prices at the pump, Americans are…

Biden needs to answer these 5 questions about the economy

January 19, 2022 9:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Egan, CNN Business From startlingly high inflation and empty grocery store shelves to elevated prices at the pump, Americans are frustrated…

Ex-Detroit council member gets 2 years in prison for bribes

January 19, 2022 9:42 AM Associated Press

By ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A former Detroit City Council member who quit after pleading guilty to a bribery scheme has been…

Starbucks nixes vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling

January 19, 2022 9:38 AM Associated Press

By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a plan it…

Biden signals a change in approach as he heads toward second year of his presidency

January 19, 2022 9:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez, Kate Sullivan and Jeff Zeleny, CNN President Joe Biden laid out his vision for the next chapter of his presidency during a nearly…

Greece raises $3.4B in bond auction to help boost budget

January 19, 2022 9:18 AM Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece has raised 3 billion euros in a 10-year bond auction that helps boost its budget following its yearslong economic…

University of Michigan reaches $490 million settlement after sex abuse allegations against former UM doctor

January 19, 2022 9:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Brian Vitagliano, CNN The University of Michigan has reached a settlement agreement with attorneys for about 1,050 people who say they were abused…

Florida on pace for smallest orange crop in over 75 years

January 19, 2022 9:10 AM Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida is on pace to produce the smallest crop of oranges in more than 75 years. A forecast released last week says the…

Europe rolled out 5G without hurting aviation. Here’s how

January 19, 2022 9:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Charles Riley and Joseph Ataman, CNN Business Major international airlines are canceling flights to the United States over aviation industry fears…

Teen convicted of killing Tessa Majors in a New York City park is sentenced to 14 years to life

January 19, 2022 9:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Sonia Moghe and Holly Yan, CNN A teen who pleaded guilty to killing Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors was sentenced to 14 years to life on…

Germany criticizes Czech tycoon’s 257 mph Autobahn ride

January 19, 2022 9:05 AM Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s Transport Ministry has criticized a stunt that saw a Czech millionaire drive his high-powered sportscar along a public…

Tiger Woods names Aaron Beverly as recipient of Charlie Sifford exemption to play PGA Tour event

January 19, 2022 9:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN Tiger Woods has named Aaron Beverly as the recipient of the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption which will grant him entry to the…

How Dry January’s continued presence reflects society’s evolving — and divisive — relationship with alcohol

January 19, 2022 9:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Leah Asmelash, CNN With a new year comes new restrictions. Ditch meat for a month with Veganuary. Start that new gym membership, or try this new…

Europe rolled out 5G without hurting aviation. Here’s how

January 19, 2022 9:03 AM CNN

CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Charles Riley and Joseph Ataman, CNN Business Major international airlines are canceling flights to the United States over…

Ukraine court refuses to arrest ex-leader in treason case

January 19, 2022 9:01 AM Associated Press

By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A court in Ukraine has rejected a motion by the prosecutors to remand former President…

Ukraine court refuses to arrest ex-leader in treason case

January 19, 2022 9:01 AM Associated Press

By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A court in Ukraine has rejected a motion by the prosecutors to remand former President…

The Sundance Film Festival is back and online once more

January 19, 2022 9:01 AM Associated Press

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer The 44th annual Sundance Film Festival is back, and entirely online once more. The festival starts Thursday with nine…

Biden names major Democratic donors as UK, Denmark envoys

January 19, 2022 9:01 AM Associated Press

By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is announcing his nominating prominent Democratic fundraiser Jane Hartley…

El gobierno de Biden defenderá en corte la polémica política fronteriza de la era Trump para deportar migrantes

January 19, 2022 8:59 AM CNN Newsource

macamilarincon (CNN) –– El gobierno del presidente Joe Biden defenderá en corte este miércoles el uso de una controvertida política de la era…

Donors to launch Houston newsroom with $20M in seed funding

January 19, 2022 8:59 AM Associated Press

By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer Five philanthropies have announced plans to spend more than $20 million to bolster news coverage in Houston,…

Donors to launch Houston newsroom with $20M in seed funding

January 19, 2022 8:59 AM Associated Press

By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer Five philanthropies have announced plans to spend more than $20 million to bolster news coverage in Houston,…

Donors to launch Houston newsroom with $20M in seed funding

January 19, 2022 8:59 AM Associated Press

By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer Five philanthropies have announced plans to spend more than $20 million to bolster news coverage in Houston,…

Month: January 2022