By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer A federal appeals court has upheld California’s net neutrality law, rejecting an attempt by telecom groups to prevent it from going into effect. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a previous ruling, which means the status quo stays and the state can continue to enforce the law. This
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By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is an “excellent” candidate to replace retired coach Sean Payton. But Loomis also is emphasizing his desire to thoroughly consider candidates from outside the club. Loomis says it is “correct to assume” the
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EL PASO, Texas – The Borderland 100 Club is a local non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to fallen first responders. According to the organization’s website, the premise for the group to get the donations to the families of the first responders is: “if our community comes together, and 100 people give $100, we can
Continue Reading By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Government officials and diplomats from the world’s most climate-polluting nations are grappling with the issue of how to govern the vast funds being pledged to fight climate change. Italy’s climate minister, Roberto Cingolani, told The Associated Press Friday that the problem is not so much money as
Continue Reading By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Colton Herta will represent the United States in next weekend’s international Race of Champions as the replacement for injured driver Travis Pastrana. Pastrana broke his back and hip in a BASE jumping accident. Herta will take his place alongside seven-time NASCAR champion and
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By Dianne Gallagher and Kelly Mena, CNN A Pennsylvania appellate court on Friday struck down a law that allows no-excuse absentee voting, saying it violates the state constitution. The law, known as Act 77, was enacted in late 2019 with strong bipartisan support. But in September, more than a dozen Republicans in the state House
Continue Reading CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — Son 32 equipos los que competirán en el Mundial de Qatar 2022 y hasta ahora 14 selecciones están clasificadas. Además del país anfitrión, ya son varios los clasificados al campeonato, incluyendo favoritos como Brasil, Argentina, Alemania y el campeón defensor, Francia. De acuerdo a las eliminatorias en cada confederación, hay algunas selecciones
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN) — El jefe del Estado Mayor Conjunto de Estados Unidos, el general Mark Milley, advirtió que una invasión rusa de Ucrania sería “horrible” para el país y provocaría bajas “significativas”, e instó al presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, a elegir un camino diplomático. “Dado el tipo de fuerzas que están desplegadas… si
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Hicieron falta al menos nueve fuertes golpes con un hacha para romper la vitrina de la histórica Bóveda Verde de Dresde. Una vez que el cristal se hizo pedazos, los dos ladrones enmascarados se llevaron 21 artefactos de incalculable valor y desaparecieron. Era el 25 de noviembre de 2019, y en
Continue Reading By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Midfielders and defenders are the players providing the goals the United States needs to reach the World Cup. Strikers haven’t found the net for five straight qualifiers, three started by Ricardo Pepi and one each by Jesús Ferreira and Gyasi Zardes. Three of the Americans’
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By Peter Nickeas and Emma Tucker, CNN At least five law enforcement officers were seriously injured during traffic stops across America over the last week — four by gunfire — leading to the death of one sheriff’s deputy. A motorist dragged a Philadelphia police officer for five blocks while attempting to flee after the officer
Continue Reading By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger isn’t the only one with longtime ties to the Pittsburgh Steelers stepping away. General manager Kevin Colbert, who has spent more than two decades overseeing a roster that’s made the Steelers perennial contenders, is stepping away after the NFL draft this spring. Team president
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CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Matt Egan, CNN Business Bank of America slashed its first-quarter economic outlook for the United States on Friday because of disruptions caused by the Omicron coronavirus variant. Economists at Bank of America said in a report to clients they now expect US gross domestic product to increase at an annual rate of
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By Matt Egan, CNN Business Bank of America slashed its first-quarter economic outlook for the United States on Friday because of disruptions caused by the Omicron coronavirus variant. Economists at Bank of America said in a report to clients they now expect US gross domestic product to increase at an annual rate of just 1%
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces schoolchildren might see National Guard members in their classroom as soon as next week, according to the district. “I’m really excited,” said Jeff Spaletta, coordinator of human resources at Las Cruces Public Schools. “We’re getting the help we need in education.” “This is an exciting opportunity to get
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By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has subpoenaed more than a dozen individuals who it says falsely tried to declare Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 election. The panel is demanding information and testimony from 14 people who the panel says met and submitted
Continue Reading macamilarincon (CNN Español) –– La Fiscalía de Michoacán investiga un hecho registrado este jueves en la colonia El Porvenir, en la localidad de Zamora, donde murieron siete personas, tres hombres y cuatro mujeres, según informó la institución en un comunicado. De acuerdo a la Fiscalía, tras recibir un reporte de una “agresión perpetrada en un
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for directing profane and derogatory remarks toward a game official. Byron Spruell, the president of league operations, announced the fine on Friday. The incident occurred at the conclusion of Orlando’s 111-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday
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By Brenda Goodman, CNN A new spinoff of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is getting attention from scientists as it becomes the dominant cause of Covid-19 infections in some parts of the world. Experts say there’s no reason to panic over the lineage, called BA.2, which was first identified in early December and has
Continue Reading By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — A person familiar with the move has confirmed to The Associated Press that Arizona State offensive coordinator Zak Hill has resigned amid an NCAA investigation into alleged recruiting violations. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made. Hill became
Continue Reading ROME (AP) — An Italian lawyer for Venezuela’s former oil czar says Italy’s highest court has confirmed he can’t be extradited to face corruption charges at home because of his country’s record in violating human rights. He says the Court of Cassation Friday upheld a lower court’s ruling which recognized that Rafael Ramirez enjoys international protection
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By Jeremy Herb, Jennifer Hansler and Ellie Kaufman, CNN President Joe Biden said Friday that he will move US troops to NATO allies in Eastern Europe in the “near term,” marking a new phase in the US response to Russia’s escalation on the Ukrainian border, which US officials fear could soon lead to an invasion.
Continue Reading By Ryan Nobles, Marshall Cohen, Zachary Cohen and Annie Grayer, CNN The January 6 Select Committee has issued subpoenas for 14 Republicans from seven states who served on bogus slates of Trump electors in 2020 as part of the Trump campaign’s scheme to subvert the Electoral College. The GOP leaders from the states served as
Continue Reading By Brad Parks, CNN The gun that Kyle Rittenhouse used in the Kenosha, Wisconsin, shootings will be destroyed, Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney Thomas Binger said Friday. “The parties — the defense, the state, and also Dominick Black, who purchased that firearm — have all signed off on a stipulation whereby the Kenosha Police Department
Continue Reading By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press / Report for America SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham now supports a $15 minimum wage for school workers around the state after proposing a lower minimum to the Legislature earlier this month. The news came from her education secretary in a legislative hearing Friday.
Continue Reading By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hoping to buy a home that fits your needs and budget in the next few weeks? You might want to settle in for a long search. The inventory of homes for sale nationally dropped to its lowest level in more than two decades last month.
Continue Reading FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Some residents think a northern Alabama city’s new logo might be sending the wrong message. When Florence unveiled its new logo this week, it drew immediate backlash and an online petition demanding changes that had nearly 7,500 signatures. The logo stylizes the first three letters of its name: a capital F
Continue Reading BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres are potentially down to their sixth option at goalie after Michael Houser was placed in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol. Houser’s unavailability makes it unclear who will start or even serve as Buffalo’s backup on Saturday, when the team opens a three-game western road swing at Arizona. Season opening
Continue Reading By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Just a day after Spotify agreed to remove Neil Young’s music from its service, Apple Music trolled its streaming rival by giving the musician some rock star treatment. In a tweet sent late Thursday, and later pinned to the top of the official Apple Music Twitter account, Apple called
Continue Reading Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — El gobernador de Puerto Rico, Pedro Pierluisi, decretó este viernes que “todos los empleados del gobierno central, incluyendo las corporaciones públicas y los contratistas que realicen trabajo presencial o frecuenten las oficinas gubernamentales, tengan administrada la dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el covid-19, de ser aptos para
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