December 2022

Twitter users say Elon Musk should step down

December 20, 2022 7:52 AM Noelia Gonzalez

A Twitter poll created by Elon Musk asking whether he should “step down as head of Twitter” ended early Monday morning with most…

The Black Death’s legacy, Neanderthal family ties, and other secrets revealed by ancient DNA in 2022

December 20, 2022 7:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Hunt, CNN The fast-expanding field of ancient DNA, formally known as paleogenetics, came of age in 2022, earning its pioneering scientist…

Nelly Korda steals spotlight the last 2 tournaments of year

December 20, 2022 7:30 AM Associated Press

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods is the reason the PNC Championship was a sellout this year. But one of the biggest…

Man arrested for allegedly vandalizing menorah with a Nazi symbol in California

December 20, 2022 7:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Taylor Romine and Jay Croft, CNN A Texas man was charged with felony vandalism with a hate crime allegation after allegedly vandalizing a menorah…

Caro still working away on fifth LBJ book, no pub date set

December 20, 2022 6:47 AM Associated Press

By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The good news on Robert A. Caro’s long-awaited next book is that he knows the final…

Uncovering the Veterans Affairs scandal, CNN’s Drew Griffin helped ordinary people find the courage to right wrongs

December 20, 2022 6:34 AM CNN

CNN By Brianna Keilar, CNN In 2014, Drew Griffin, our beloved CNN colleague who passed away this weekend, met with arguably the most important source…

US to send precision bomb kits and Patriot missiles in next Ukraine aid package, officials say

December 20, 2022 6:32 AM CNN

CNN, POOL, GETTY IMAGES, OFFICIAL TELEGRAM CHANNEL OF GENERAL ANDRII NEBITOV, VESTI TELEGRAM, TWITTER, KHERSON REGIONAL MILITARY ADMINISTRATION, THE…

ABC-7 First Alert: Strong cold front pushes into the Borderland Thursday night

December 20, 2022 6:22 AM Nichole Gomez

An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for Thursday night as cold arctic air moves into the region. Two major concerns will be frigid air and gusty east…

Sapporo mayor says Tokyo bid-rigging hurt its Olympic bid

December 20, 2022 5:53 AM Associated Press

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — Sapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto and the Japanese Olympic Committee say they will “discontinue for…

Jubilant Morocco welcomes home history-making World Cup team

December 20, 2022 5:51 AM Associated Press

By TARIK EL-BARAKAH Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Tens of thousands of jubilant Moroccans have welcomed home their national soccer team…

How will asylum work after Title 42 ends? No one knows yet

December 20, 2022 5:41 AM Associated Press

By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Show up at a border crossing with Mexico and ask a U.S. official for asylum? Sign up online? Go…

Intruder able to enter Uvalde school during safety audit, superintendent says

December 20, 2022 5:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Boyette, CNN While conducting a safety audit of schools in Uvalde, Texas, an inspector posing as an intruder was able to gain access to a…

Migrants downtown as temperatures drop below freezing

December 20, 2022 4:06 AM Michael Courier

EL PASO, Texas – Nearly more than 2,500 migrants cross into El Paso each day as temperatures continue to drop below freezing. Migrants stay warm by…

2 people are dead, 12 injured after 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Northern California

December 20, 2022 4:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Jason Hanna, Caroll Alvarado and Stella Chan, CNN A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Northern California’s Eureka area early Tuesday, the US…

Thousands without power after 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Northern California

December 20, 2022 4:03 AM CNN

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake shook Northern California’s Humboldt County area, according to the US Geological Survey, and thousands are without power…

Light week for Top 25 headlined by Virginia-Miami in ACC

December 20, 2022 3:57 AM Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer There are just 26 games involving ranked teams in the AP men’s basketball poll over the next week. Several…