By JEAN FERNAND KOENA Associated Press BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — The president of Central African Republic has declared a unilateral cease-fire with the armed rebels who tried to overthrow his government earlier this year. President Faustin Archange Touadera made the announcement on national radio, saying that the military’s operations against the rebels would
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CARY, N.C. (AP) — Scott Parel shot a bogey-free 7-under 65 on Friday to take the first-round lead in the PGA Tour Champions’ SAS Championship. The 56-year-old Parel birdied Nos. 5-7 and added four more on the back nine on Nos. 10, 12, 13 and 16 at Prestonwood Country Club. He won the last of
Continue ReadingBy Jesse Sarles Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — Two tigers have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Denver Zoo. They are the first animals known to have the virus at the zoo. Zookeepers noticed Yuri and Nikita, who are both 11-year-old Amur tigers, coughing and sneezing and acting in a
Continue Reading By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will try to prove their offensive breakout against Denver wasn’t a fluke when they host Seattle. The Steelers put together their most complete game of the season in beating the Broncos. They’ll get a chance to build on it against a Seahawks defense
Continue ReadingBy Jackie Kostek Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — The holidays are right around the corner and that means looking for the right turkey for the dinner table. But the turkey company Butterball is concerned there may be a shortage in supply this year. CBS 2’s Jackie Kostek visited a turkey
Continue ReadingBy Oren Liebermann, CNN A senior Pentagon official held a virtual meeting about a potential compensation payment for the family of Zamarai Ahmadi, an Afghan civilian who was one of 10 people killed in a US drone strike in late August, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said in a statement Friday. The discussion, held Thursday
Continue Reading MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The family of a Black man shot to death by a U.S. Marshals task force wants a new investigation into the shooting after prosecutors decided not to file any charges. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports Winston Smith Jr.’s family says officers at the scene were never interviewed and submitted only written statements.
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story CHATHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A teenager was bitten by a coyote this week while eating at a Chatham beach. It happened Monday at Harding’s Beach around 8 p.m. Sixteen-year-old Jacob Packard was sitting on a blanket eating with a friend when the coyote approached and
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Maryland (WJZ) — One of the three escaped zebras in Prince George’s County was found dead this week, officials said Thursday. Maryland Natural Resources Police confirmed the zebra was found dead in a snare trap sometime this week. They are now assisting
Continue Reading SOTOGRANDE, Spain (AP) — Jon Rahm’s woes back home in Spain continue after failing to make the cut at the AndalucÃa Masters. The top-ranked Rahm shot 3-over 74 through Friday’s second round. That came after he matched his worst round as a professional on Thursday with a 7-over 78. He bowed out with a share
Continue Reading By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks will place quarterback Russell Wilson on injured reserve. They are considering a similar move with running back Chris Carson after ruling him out of Sunday’s game at Pittsburgh. Coach Pete Carroll says Wilson will go on IR as he recovers from surgery
Continue ReadingBy Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Pro-immigrant groups and service providers blasted Biden administration officials Friday morning on a call on the heels of news that the Department of Homeland Security is preparing to revive a Trump-era border policy next month, according to sources familiar with the call. It’s the latest indication of tensions between the administration
Continue Reading HOUSTON (AP) — Bill Miller will be the umpire crew chief for the AL Championship Series that starts in Houston and Jerry Meals will lead the crew for the NL Championship Series. The Boston Red Sox visit the Houston Astros on Friday night for Game 1 of their best-of-seven matchup. The Los Angeles Dodgers play
Continue Reading PARIS (AP) — Runaway French leader Paris Saint-Germain needed a late penalty from striker Kylian Mbappe to come from behind and scrape a 2-1 win against Angers. PSG won its opening eight games but was soundly beaten by Rennes in its last game and looked out of sorts again without managing a shot on target
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COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Wide receiver Mike Williams is questionable for the Los Angeles Chargers’ key AFC matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday due to a knee injury. Coach Brandon Staley said Williams’ knee had some swelling after last Sunday’s 47-42 win over the Cleveland Browns. Williams had a career-high 165 yards on
Continue Reading COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Wide receiver Mike Williams is questionable for the Los Angeles Chargers’ key AFC matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday due to a knee injury. Coach Brandon Staley said Williams’ knee had some swelling after last Sunday’s 47-42 win over the Cleveland Browns. Williams had a career-high 165 yards on
Continue Reading By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials are setting the stage for a national COVID-19 vaccination campaign for younger children, inviting state officials to pre-order doses starting next week. In meetings scheduled in the next three weeks, federal officials plan to discuss making shots made by one manufacturer, Pfizer,
Continue Reading By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press EDISON, N.J. (AP) — First lady Jill Biden is campaigning for Democrats in Virginia’s and New Jersey’s governors’ races. Biden is appearing at events with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Terry McAuliffe, the former Virginia governor running to regain the post. The first lady has regularly traveled the country
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olivertapia (CNN) — La pintura de Banksy que se autodestruyó parcialmente en una subasta hace tres años se ha vendido una vez más, por la asombrosa cantidad de 18,5 millones de libras (US$ 25,4 millones). La nueva subasta de “Love is in the Bin” (El amor está en la papelera) se llevó a cabo en
Continue Reading By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee wide receiver Julio Jones practiced for a third straight day Friday. So too A.J. Brown. The Titans will have their pair of Pro Bowl receivers available Monday night against the Buffalo Bills. Jones says he feels great and is ready to go.
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