By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Sens. Patty Murray and Richard Burr on Tuesday proposed a bipartisan bill that would bolster the US’ pandemic preparedness and probe the origins of Covid-19. The PREVENT Pandemics Act would “examine what has worked, and what has not, during the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and incorporates ideas from multiple
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EL PASO, Texas – Kendra Chambers knows what it takes to compete at the next level, and now she’s giving back to the community. Earlier this month, Chambers hosted a track and field clinic at her alma mater, Hanks High School. The 31-year-old is a professional runner who has competed in the 800 meters in
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NEW YORK (AP) — The four NFL divisional round playoff games had the highest average viewers on record with 38.2 million tuning in on television and digital platforms. Every game over the weekend came down to the final play. Besides it being the highest average for the divisional round since Nielsen started keeping track of
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CNN By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Apple posted record revenue during the all-important holiday quarter even as it continued to grapple with supply chain shortages. The company on Thursday reported $123.9 billion in revenue for the final months of the year, an 11% increase from the year prior, fueled by demand for its latest
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host the ruling emir of Qatar at the White House on Monday. The visit comes as U.S. and European allies are scrambling to put together contingency plans to meet Europe’s energy needs should supplies be impacted by Russia further invading Ukraine. White House press secretary Jen Psaki says
Continue Reading By Jennifer Hansler, CNN The Biden administration has authorized more than $2 billion in arms sales to Egypt despite ongoing concerns about Cairo’s human rights record. The approval of the sale of military aircraft and air defense radar systems, announced by the State Department on Tuesday, comes days before Secretary of State Antony Blinken must
Continue Reading By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Online fashion retailer Fashion Nova will be required to pay $4.2 million to settle allegations that it blocked negative reviews of its products from being posted to its website, according to the federal agency. The Federal Trade Commission said in a complaint Tuesday that the
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By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. government plans to capture more wild horses on federal lands this year than ever before. The Bureau of Land Management plans to permanently remove at least 19,000 horses and burros this year, about 70% more than the previous high a year ago. The plan
Continue Reading By Annie Grayer, CNN House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Tuesday that she plans to run for reelection, aiming to extend her more than 30-year run in Congress. “I am running for reelection to Congress and respectfully seek your support,” Pelosi, a Democrat from California, said in a video message posted on her political Twitter
Continue Reading By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Long pants, gloves and some hats were in use as the U.S. prepared for Thursday night’s World Cup qualifier in 19 degree weather in Columbus, Ohio. World Cup qualifying this month is a Cold War even chillier than “La Guerra Fria,” the 2-0 win over
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CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — Este 25 de enero se cumplen 25 años del secuestro y asesinato del reportero gráfico José Luis Cabezas. En Argentina, sus familiares, amigos y colegas lo recuerdan con actos y homenajes. Es considerado el peor ataque contra la libertad de prensa desde el regreso a la democracia en el país,
Continue Reading SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Two lawmakers are proposing money for “baby boxes” in every New Mexico county where parents can leave their newborns anonymously. The proposal comes in the wake of a near-tragedy in Hobbs, where police say an 18-year-old placed her baby in a dumpster. State law already allows parents to abandon newborns
Continue Reading By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL’s epic playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs was the most-watched event on television since the last Super Bowl. Nielsen said it reached nearly 43 million television viewers on Sunday night. During the fourth quarter in Kansas City, the game’s
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DALLAS, Texas – UTEP freshman Jordani Woodley, who set a program record in the men’s 60-meter hurdles in his UTEP debut, was named the Conference USA Male Indoor Track Athlete of the Week as announced by league officials on Tuesday. All C-USA weekly award are presented by Surf and Turf Golf. Woodley blazed the track this
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At a rally against vaccine mandates in Washington, DC, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likened vaccine policies in the US to the actions of a totalitarian state, even suggesting Anne Frank was in a better situation when she was hiding from the Nazis. CNN’s Jim Acosta and John Avlon discuss.
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SOCORRO, Texas — El Paso police say a sergeant witnessed an overnight shooting at Mississippi and Stanton near UTEP. Investigators say 25-year-old David Gerardo Calderon was outside a parked car in a parking lot on Sat. Jan. 15 arguing with other people. Police say Calderon fired one shot into the air causing people to run
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By Steve Almasy, CNN Sean Payton, who led the New Orleans Saints to an emotional Super Bowl win in the years after Hurricane Katrina, announced Tuesday that he is stepping down as the team’s head coach. Payton, 58, had been with the organization since taking over before the 2006 season. He guided the Saints to
Continue Reading By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have added another name to their rich Cuban history, agreeing to a contract with outfielder Oscar Colás. Considered one of the top international free agents, Colás received a $2.7 million signing bonus. The team also announced it had agreed to terms with
Continue Reading GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he can’t envision a scenario in which he comes out of retirement once he ends his playing career. Rodgers has said he hasn’t decided whether to return to the Packers, pursue a trade or retire. The three-time MVP went into more details about
Continue Reading By Evan Perez and Tierney Sneed, CNN Federal prosecutors are reviewing fake Electoral College certifications that declared former President Donald Trump the winner of states that he lost, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco told CNN on Tuesday. “We’ve received those referrals. Our prosecutors are looking at those and I can’t say anything more on ongoing
Continue Reading CNN By Evan Perez and Tierney Sneed, CNN Federal prosecutors are reviewing fake Electoral College certifications that declared former President Donald Trump the winner of states that he lost, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco told CNN on Tuesday. “We’ve received those referrals. Our prosecutors are looking at those and I can’t say anything more on
Continue Reading LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL is partnering with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Super Bowl Experience, the league’s interactive football theme park. The league announced the clinic will be located in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center and appointments are encouraged.
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson Londres (CNN Business) — La pandemia seguirá avivando la incertidumbre y la inflación en su tercer año, socavando la recuperación mundial del coronavirus y empujando las pérdidas económicas totales hacia los US$ 14 billones. Eso es lo que sostiene el Fondo Monetario Internacional, que este martes recortó su previsión de crecimiento mundial para
Continue Reading BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The newly re-formed USFL will play every game in Birmingham, Alabama during its inaugural season. The eight-team professional football league owned by Fox Sports will debut on April 16 with the Birmingham Stallions against the New Jersey Generals. The game will be aired on both Fox and NBC, making it the
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By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer BNSF railroad’s two biggest unions that represent 17,000 workers won’t be able to go on strike over a new attendance policy they say would penalize employees for missing work for any reason. A federal judge ruled Tuesday that a strike would likely violate federal law because railroad unions aren’t
Continue Reading By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer BNSF railroad’s two biggest unions that represent 17,000 workers won’t be able to go on strike over a new attendance policy they say would penalize employees for missing work for any reason. A federal judge ruled Tuesday that a strike would likely violate federal law because railroad unions aren’t
Continue Reading By Clare Duffy, CNN Business Some manufacturers that rely on semiconductors are down to less than five days’ worth of inventory, according to a report released Tuesday by the Commerce Department, in the latest indication of the extent of the computer chip shortage. The report, based on more than 150 responses to a Commerce Department
Continue Reading By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati kicker Evan McPherson is getting plenty of attention since his “called shot” field goal beat the Titans on Saturday and put the Bengals in the AFC championship game. The 22-year-old McPherson nonchalantly told a teammate he would make the 52-yard kick that gave the Bengals
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urielblanco (CNN Español) — El limón es una fruta esencial para la alimentación en México. Se le pone a todo tipo de comidas: en los tacos, sopas, carnes asadas, postres, frijoles, en el agua y hasta en el arroz. Su importancia es tan grande que forma parte del cuadro básico de frutas y verduras de
Continue Reading By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kamui Kobayashi is seeking a third victory this weekend in the Rolex 24 at Daytona in what he worries might be his final tour of the United States. The Japanese driver is again slated to drive four IMSA endurance races this year with
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