By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor, Rebecca Kleefisch, says she raised more than $3.3 million in the first four months since getting into the race in September. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers raised more than three times as much over the entire year, bringing in $10 million, and
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By Ivana Kottasová and Sugam Pokharel, CNN US President Joe Biden spoke with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Monday, raising concerns over air strikes in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region and urging the leader of Africa’s second most populous country to negotiate a ceasefire after 14 months of war. The call comes just nine days
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CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — La Oficina del Médico Forense del condado Orange realizó una autopsia el lunes por la mañana a Bob Saget, según un comunicado. No hay evidencia de consumo de drogas o acción delictiva en la muerte de Saget, quien fue encontrado muerto en una habitación de hotel en Orlando el domingo, según
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By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for those on their plans. The Biden administration announced the change Monday as it looks to lower costs and make testing for the virus more convenient amid rising frustrations.
Continue Reading MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega has been sworn in for a fourth consecutive term following elections considered rigged and on a day marked by sanctions from the United States and European Union against members of his government. Alongside him was first lady Rosario Murillo, sworn in Monday for her second term as
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NEW YORK (AP) — Librarians are loved for more than just the books they recommend. This year’s winners of the I Love My Librarian award were cited for everything from support during the pandemic to participation in community softball. On Monday, the American Library Association announced 10 award recipients. Each receives $5,000, along with a
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Librarians are loved for more than just the books they recommend. This year’s winners of the I Love My Librarian award were cited for everything from support during the pandemic to participation in community softball. On Monday, the American Library Association announced 10 award recipients. Each receives $5,000, along with a
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NEW YORK (AP) — Librarians are loved for more than just the books they recommend. This year’s winners of the I Love My Librarian award were cited for everything from support during the pandemic to participation in community softball. On Monday, the American Library Association announced 10 award recipients. Each receives $5,000, along with a
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By Leah Asmelash, CNN Bel-Air’s iconic Fresh Prince is getting a fresh new look, 30 years later. “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” the beloved sitcom starring Will Smith that aired for six seasons in the 1990s, is officially coming back — being rebooted as simply “Bel-Air” on Peacock, NBC’s streaming service. Peacock released the first
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By Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson and Ethan Cohen, CNN Colorado Democratic Rep. Ed Perlmutter announced on Monday that he will not run for reelection in November, saying in a statement that “it’s time for me to move on and explore other opportunities.” Perlmutter becomes the latest in a long list of House Democrats to decide
Continue Reading CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A prosecutor says a man arrested on child rape charges last month in Tennessee could have victims in nine other states. Hamilton County District Attorney Neal Pinkston said 30-year-old Ryan Andrew Meyung was charged in December with child rape, aggravated kidnapping and other related counts. He said an investigation led to
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By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer West Virginia has hired Graham Harrell as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach to try to bolster a unit that ranked near the bottom of the Big 12. The Mountaineers are hoping Harrell’s addition can give them a spark after going 17-18 in coach Neal Brown’s first three seasons. Harrell
Continue Reading LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California coach Lincoln Riley has confirmed his full coaching staff for his debut season with the Trojans. The 10-man staff includes Donte Williams. He will be Riley’s defensive backs coach after serving as USC’s interim head coach following the firing of Clay Helton in September. Riley’s new staff is headlined
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EL PASO, Texas – Since August, sewage from two broken pipelines in west El Paso has caused foul odors to permeate around the area, frustrating locals who live there. West side residents have even seen sewage making its way into their own homes-even inside their bathroom tubs. On Tuesday Jan. 11, the final step in
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By Paul Vercammen and Faith Karimi, CNN Robert Durst, the eccentric millionaire who fascinated viewers as the subject of HBO’s documentary series “The Jinx” before being convicted last year of murder, has died in a California prison hospital, according to his longtime attorney Dick DeGuerin. He was 78. Durst, who had been housed at the
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CNN By Paul Vercammen and Faith Karimi, CNN Robert Durst, the eccentric millionaire who fascinated viewers as the subject of HBO’s documentary series “The Jinx” before being convicted last year of murder, has died in a California prison hospital, according to his longtime attorney Dick DeGuerin. He was 78. Durst, who had been housed at
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By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Don Maynard, a Hall of Fame receiver who made his biggest impact catching passes from Joe Namath in the wide-open AFL, has died. He was 86. Maynard was the main target for Namath with the New York Jets, though a leg injury made him less effective in the
Continue Reading By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Comedian and actor Bob Saget was found dead lying face up on his bed in a luxury hotel room in Florida with no signs of trauma. That’s according to a sheriff’s office report released Monday. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office report says there were no signs
Continue Reading By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — The U.N. says it has begun meetings with Sudanese groups to find a way out of the political deadlock that has paralyzed the country since an October military coup. The Oct. 25 takeover scuttled hopes of a peaceful transition to a civilian-ruled democratic government over
Continue Reading By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — College Football Playoff expansion talks remain stalled and the possibility of implementing a new format by the 2024 season dimmed after three days of meetings failed to produce an agreement. Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby says there are ‘entrenched issues that are no closer
Continue Reading By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Don Maynard, a Hall of Fame receiver who made his biggest impact catching passes from Joe Namath in the wide-open AFL, has died. He was 86. Maynard was the main target for Namath with the New York Jets, though a leg injury made him less effective in the
Continue Reading CNN By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice A federal judge in Washington, DC, is considering for the first time whether former President Donald Trump is immune from liability related to his supporters attacking the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. The major hearing on Monday is part of a trio of insurrection-related lawsuits
Continue Reading By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Veteran Democratic Rep. Ed Perlmutter of Colorado is not running for reelection. Perlmutter has represented Denver’s western suburbs for eight terms. He was elected during the Democratic wave in 2006 and his retirement is yet another signal that his party faces a tough election this year. Perlmutter’s
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Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — El presidente ejecutivo de Pfizer, Albert Bourla, dijo este lunes que una vacuna específica contra la variante ómicron del coronavirus de la compañía estará lista para marzo. “Estamos trabajando en una nueva versión de nuestra vacuna, una versión que también será efectiva contra (la variante) ómicron, no es que no
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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Using olive oil instead of margarine, butter or other saturated fats may protect you from dying from cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory disease, dementia, and other conditions, according to a study released Monday. “It’s a combination of both decreasing the amount of saturated fat at the same time you’re increasing the monounsaturated
Continue Reading By ANDREW DALTON and BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Durst, the New York real estate heir sentenced to life in prison for killing his best friend, has died. He was 78. Durst was convicted of the 2000 killing of Susan Berman in September. State prison officials say Durst died Monday in
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By ANDREW DALTON and BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Durst, the New York real estate heir sentenced to life in prison for killing his best friend, has died. He was 78. Durst was convicted of the 2000 killing of Susan Berman in September. State prison officials say Durst died Monday in
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The Jacksonville Jaguars’ 3-14 record this season earned them the top spot in April’s NFL draft, the second consecutive year they will pick first. The tentative order of the first round, not including teams in the playoffs, was announced Monday by the NFL. Playoff results will determine where the 14 teams
Continue Reading By SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter says federal voting rights legislation is crucial for American democracy. In an address on Monday, Rev. Bernice King also slammed the twisting of critical race theory to create what she called false narratives. Her remarks came ahead of a scheduled visit Tuesday
Continue Reading By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter Liberal Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by her conservative colleague Justice Amy Coney Barrett, raised concerns on Monday about disparities in the federal system over sentencing guidelines. The United States Sentencing Commission has been unable to issue new guidelines to lower courts because the commission currently
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