Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities, and foreign exchange levels.
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Tennessee extends coach Rick Barnes’ deal through 26-27
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has rewarded coach Rick Barnes for winning the Volunteers’ first Southeastern Conference Tournament championship in 43 years with a contract extension through the 2026-27 season. Athletic director Danny White announced the deal Thursday but did not release financial terms of the extension. The SEC Tournament title was the fifth all-time
Continue Reading IndyCar’s DeFrancesco out to change narrative after crash
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Devlin DeFrancesco wants to change the narrative surrounding the IndyCar rookie as just a rich kid playing racecar driver. The 22-year-old was involved in three incidents last weekend at Texas Motor Speedway and ultimately triggered a three-car crash that ended his race. He said he knows he made
Continue Reading Arizona lawmakers vote to restrict trans athletes, surgeries
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona House has voted to prohibit gender reassignment surgery for minors and ban transgender athletes from playing on girls sports teams. The bill already passed in the state Senate and with Thursday’s vote, Arizona appears poised to join a growing list of Republican-controlled states trying
Continue Reading New Virginia women’s basketball coach says ‘we can win here’
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Amaka Agugua-Hamilton says there is no reason why Virginia can’t be a winner again in women’s basketball. The former Missouri State coach was introduced on the court at John Paul Jones Arena beneath banners hanging in the rafters heralding a strong women’s basketball history.
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Sports betting stocks are no slam dunk, even during March Madness
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business It’s been an exciting NCAA men’s basketball tournament so far. Baylor, the reigning champ, is already out. Perennial powerhouses Gonzaga and Duke still look solid. And we have this year’s Cinderella: hello, Saint Peter’s Peacocks! For investors in sports betting stocks, however, March Madness has been a bit
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January 6 committee will consider bringing criminal contempt referrals for two ex-Trump advisers
By Annie Grayer and Ryan Nobles, CNN The House select committee investigating the US Capitol riot will consider whether to recommend that two former advisers to former President Donald Trump be held in contempt for not cooperating with its investigation and to refer them to the Justice Department for possible prosecution. On Monday, the committee
Continue Reading Bills stand to lose Bates after OL signs Bears’ offer sheet
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Bills offensive lineman Ryan Bates has agreed to sign an offer sheet with the Chicago Bears. The move puts Buffalo in a position to have to match Chicago’s offer or lose the
Continue Reading John Kerry plans to stay in climate envoy role through late 2022, says climate action in Congress is ‘imperative’
By Ella Nilsen, CNN John Kerry, President Joe Biden’s Special Envoy for Climate, told CNN he plans to stay in his current role through at least the next major international climate summit in November. “There’s no plan to do otherwise at this point in time, certainly,” Kerry told CNN Thursday. “I haven’t even thought about
Continue Reading Ned Johnson, who made Fidelity a fund titan, dies at 91
By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Edward “Ned” Johnson III, a businessman who grew Fidelity Investments into the financial giant it is today, has died. He was 91. Johnson’s family confirmed Thursday that he died on Wednesday but did not give a cause of death. While his father founded Fidelity, Johnson’s
Continue Reading White House Easter Egg Roll set to resume in April
By Kate Bennett, CNN After a two-year hiatus due to concerns over the spread of Covid-19, the White House Easter Egg Roll is set to take place April 18, according to a release from the White House. The Easter Egg Roll is the most popular publicly attended annual event hosted by the White House, which
Continue Reading Arozarena, Álvarez, Bichette among 16 whose deals renewed
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Rookie of the Year winners Randy Arozarena and Yordan Álvarez and All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette were among 16 players whose contracts were renewed by their teams rather than reach negotiated agreements. Arozarena, the outfielder voted the 2021 AL Rookie award, was given a $716,600 salary while in the major
Continue Reading Rep. Mo Brooks says Trump repeatedly asks him to ‘rescind’ the 2020 election
By Ryan Nobles, Annie Grayer and Alex Rogers, CNN Rep. Mo Brooks of Alabama repeated his claim Thursday that former President Donald Trump has personally asked him to work to rescind the 2020 election, remove Joe Biden from office and install Trump in his place. “The President has asked me to rescind the election of
Continue Reading Trump demanda a Hillary Clinton y al Comité Nacional Demócrata alegando conspiración para vincular su campaña con Rusia
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — El expresidente de Estados Unidos Donald Trump presentó una extensa demanda federal este jueves contra Hillary Clinton y personas involucradas en la investigación de la oposición en 2016, acusándolos de conspirar para vilipendiar al entonces candidato presidencial y paralizar su campaña. La demanda alega que Clinton y el Comité Nacional
Continue Reading France: 3 charged in European horse doping investigation
PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors say three people have been handed preliminary charges in a suspected horseracing doping ring as the result of a European police operation. The Bordeaux prosecutor’s office says the suspects are accused of doping of horses, organized fraud or illegal veterinary practice. Five other people are facing charges in the coming
Continue Reading France: 3 charged in European horse doping investigation
PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors say three people have been handed preliminary charges in a suspected horseracing doping ring as the result of a European police operation. The Bordeaux prosecutor’s office says the suspects are accused of doping of horses, organized fraud or illegal veterinary practice. Five other people are facing charges in the coming
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Easter & Holy Week Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Easter and Holy Week. On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. It also marks the end of the 40-day period of penance called Lent. Easter is considered to be the most important season of the Christian year. Easter
Continue Reading Nearly half of foreign businesses in Hong Kong are planning to relocate
By Allison Morrow, CNN Business Foreign businesses have for decades reaped the benefits of setting up shop in Hong Kong, a historically stable, expat-friendly finance hub at the doorstep of mainland China. But lately, as Beijing has tightened its grip on the former British colony, those firms are increasingly eyeing the exits. Nearly half of
Continue Reading Blue Jays trade Grichuk and $9.7M to Rockies for Tapia
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have traded outfielder Randal Grichuk and just over $9.7 million to the Colorado Rockies for outfielder Raimel Tapia and minor league infielder Adrian Pinto. The 29-year-old Grichuk hit .241 with 22 homers and 81 RBIs last season. The 28-year-old Tapia hit .273 with
Continue Reading Un dinosaurio más grande que el T. rex nadaba y cazaba sus presas bajo el agua
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Durante mucho tiempo se pensó que los dinosaurios eran animales terrestres que se mantenían alejados del agua. Un descubrimiento revolucionario en 2014 de un espinosaurio con características que apuntaban a un estilo de vida acuático: fosas nasales retraídas, patas traseras cortas, una cola en forma de aleta y pies en forma
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Trump sues Hillary Clinton, DNC and others, alleging conspiracy to link his campaign to Russia
By Marshall Cohen and Katelyn Polantz, CNN Former President Donald Trump filed a sprawling federal lawsuit on Thursday against Hillary Clinton, the Democratic National Committee and 26 other people and entities that he claims conspired to undermine his 2016 campaign by falsely tying him to Russia. The lawsuit names a wide cast of characters that
Continue Reading IIHF calls for ethics probe of Russian federation, Fasel
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The International Ice Hockey Federation council has referred the Russian Hockey Federation and former IIHF president Rene Fasel to an independent ethics board for investigation over issues related to the war in Ukraine. The IIHF cited Russia’s instructions to the KHL to support the war. it also noted Fasel’s
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Southwest will add a fourth fare level to boost revenue
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines is adding a new, fourth fare category to try to boost revenue. Southwest said Thursday that the new tickets will be more expensive than a basic Wanna Get Away ticket, but cheaper than other seats. It’s the first major change in Southwest’s fare structure
Continue Reading Southwest will add a fourth fare level to boost revenue
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines is adding a new, fourth fare category to try to boost revenue. Southwest said Thursday that the new tickets will be more expensive than a basic Wanna Get Away ticket, but cheaper than other seats. It’s the first major change in Southwest’s fare structure
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Biden y líderes de Occidente planean nuevos castigos contra Rusia en cumbres de emergencia
macamilarincon (CNN) –– El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, terminó una serie cumbres de emergencia en Bruselas destacando la unidad en la respuesta de Occidente a Rusia, mientras los aliados trabajaban tras bastidores en formular sus planes para la próxima fase de la guerra en Ucrania. Minuto a minuto de la guerra en Ucrania
Continue Reading Estados Unidos planea silenciosamente posibles respuestas en caso de que Putin dé un paso extremo en Ucrania
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Cuatro días después de que Rusia invadiera Ucrania, el asesor de seguridad nacional del presidente Joe Biden, Jake Sullivan, autorizó a un equipo de funcionarios a trazar silenciosamente posibles formas en que Estados Unidos pudiera responder si el presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, tomaba medidas extremas, incluido el despliegue de
Continue Reading Watson visits Browns as 2nd grand jury declines to indict
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — A second grand jury in Texas has declined to indict new Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by 22 women and still faces civil lawsuits. The decision was announced shortly after Watson arrived in Cleveland to meet his new team.
Continue Reading Watson visits Browns as 2nd grand jury declines to indict
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — A second grand jury in Texas has declined to indict new Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by 22 women and still faces civil lawsuits. The decision was announced shortly after Watson arrived in Cleveland to meet his new team.
Continue Reading After thrilling playoffs, Hawks limping into NBA postseason
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks had such high hopes. After a surprising playoff run that came up just short of the NBA Finals, they came into this season with a deep roster led by one of the league’s most exciting young players. Yet now, with only a handful
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Hip surgery sidelines Blue Jackets G Korpisalo for season
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo requires hip surgery and will miss the remainder of the season. The 27-year-old Korpisalo is expected to make a full recovery in six months. Korpisalo, who is in the last year of a two-year contract, was expected to be one of the players
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