By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter A group of unvaccinated Maine health care workers asked the Supreme Court Wednesday to step in and block enforcement of the state’s coronavirus vaccine mandate. The mandate is set to go into force on October 29 and the workers argue that the mandate violates their sincerely held
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LONDON (AP) — Injuries to strikers Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner have marred Chelsea’s impressive 4-0 win over Malmo in the Champions League. Lukaku sustained a twisted right ankle getting fouled for a penalty that was converted by Jorginho for the second goal in the 21st minute. That added to the opener volleyed in by
Continue Reading MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has saved Manchester United again in the Champions League. The greatest scorer in the competition’s history soared to head in an 81st-minute winner as United erased a two-goal halftime deficit to beat Atalanta 3-2 in a wild match at Old Trafford. Ronaldo’s record-extending 138th goal in the Champions League
Continue Reading By The Associated Press SMU is undefeated halfway through its regular-season schedule for the third year in a row. The 6-0 Mustangs have also won six in a row against Tulane, though last year’s overtime win was the fourth game in that span decided by four points or less. The Green Wave have lost their
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By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The FBI and a family attorney say items believed to belong to Brian Laundrie and potential human remains have been found in a Florida wilderness park during the search for clues in the slaying of his girlfriend, Gabby Petito. Searchers including Laundrie’s parents found unspecified
Continue ReadingBy Oren Liebermann, CNN A “deliberate and coordinated” attack utilizing drones and indirect fire targeted US troops at the US base at At-Tanf in Syria, close to the border with Jordan, on Wednesday, according to US Central Command, which oversees operations in the Middle East. The initial assessment is that there were no injuries as
Continue Reading LISBON (AP) — Bayern Munich has kept up its winning start to the Champions League as Leroy Sané scored twice in a 4-0 win over Benfica. Bayern didn’t open the scoring until the 70th minute after two disallowed goals. Benfica crumbled once Sané had put Bayern in front and the Germany winger finished with two
Continue Reading ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Substitute Dejan Kulusevski scored late as Juventus won 1-0 at Zenit St. Petersburg to preserve its perfect start to the Champions League. Kulusevski headed in the only goal of the match four minutes from time as Juventus added to its wins against Malmo and Chelsea. Juventus remained top of Group
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By MATTHEW PERRONE and LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially. The Food and Drug Administration’s decisions
Continue ReadingBy WCCO-TV Staff Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — Rome wasn’t built in a day, the old saying goes. How about Minneapolis? For high schooler Matthew Ye, it took 770 hours. That’s how much time he’s spent over the last year recreating Minnesota’s largest city in the video game Cities:
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By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Black borrowers say policymakers have ignored the racial and economic evidence of inequality in student loan debt with the majority insisting that canceling all student debt is the best solution to the crisis, according to a new report released Wednesday by The Education Trust. The report, which focuses on the
Continue ReadingBy CBSBoston.com Staff Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — One of the Red Sox’s youngest fans stole the show at Fenway Park on Monday night. Five-month-old Giovanni, who is now known as “Fenway Baby,” had fans cheering. Mom Kaitlyn and Dad Antonio Cali say this wasn’t baby Giovanni’s first game, but
Continue Reading By MATTHEW PERRONE and LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially. The Food and Drug Administration announcement
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By MATTHEW PERRONE and LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially. The Food and Drug Administration announcement
Continue ReadingBy Melanie Zanona and Christina Carrega, CNN GOP Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska, who was recently indicted for allegedly concealing information and lying to the FBI regarding an investigation into illegal campaign contributions, pleaded not guilty Wednesday during an arraignment. A federal grand jury in California indicted Fortenberry Tuesday with one count of scheming to
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler, CNN President Joe Biden’s pick to be US Ambassador to China called for a continued commitment to the longstanding “One China” Policy but defended the United States’ right to increase security assistance to Taiwan amid Beijing’s aggression towards the island. Testifying at his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday, Nicholas Burns said reports indicating
Continue Reading GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) — The latest batch of police recruits in an Alabama beach town faced an interview board that included law enforcement executives and a civilian who was recognizable by his voice if not by his face: Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman. Freeman was part of a seven-member panel that interviewed nine potential officers
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PHOENIX (AP) — Maricopa County has become the first local government in Arizona to sign onto a massive settlement agreement with pharmaceutical companies over the nation’s opioid epidemic. The county Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday to approve the settlement, which is expected to bring the county about $80 million of Arizona’s anticipated allocation, which
Continue Reading By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Record electric vehicle sales last summer amid a shortage of computer chips and other materials propelled Tesla Inc. to the biggest quarterly net earnings in its history. The company said Wednesday that it made $1.62 billion in the third quarter, beating the old record of $1.14
Continue Reading By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer National Women’s Soccer League interim CEO Marla Messing has announced an agreement with the players’ association to address demands made in the wake of abuse and harassment scandals that have shaken the league. Messing also said the league would be collaborating with the union to investigate the allegations.
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