By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health advisers are reviewing Merck’s closely watched COVID-19 pill, which could become the first easy-to-use drug for American patients. The Food and Drug Administration asked its outside experts Tuesday whether the agency should authorize the pill. They are weighing new data that the pill is
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The defense delivered an opening statement in the Palm Springs quadruple murder case on Tuesday. Jose Larin-Garcia, a Cathedral City man, is accused of killing four people (ages 17-25) on February 3rd, 2019. Larin-Garcia is being represented by criminal defense attorney John Patrick Dolan. Jose Larin Garcia and his defense team in court on November 30,
Continue ReadingBy MARILYN DEUTSCH Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — President Joe Biden spoke Monday morning about the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, saying it’s “cause for concern, not a cause for panic.” So far, the Omicron variant has not been detected in the United States. The news of a new variant
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By Tina Burnside, CNN Authorities investigating the discovery of hundreds of FedEx packages in an Alabama ravine have questioned the driver they think is responsible — and believe the driver dumped packages there at least six times, a sheriff said Tuesday. The investigation began November 24, when sheriff’s deputies in northern Alabama’s Blount County found
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Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — El Ministerio Público de Guatemala informó este martes que un juzgado dictó una orden de aprehensión en contra del exjefe de la FiscalÃa Especial contra la Impunidad, Juan Francisco Sandoval. En un comunicado publicado en su cuenta de Twitter, señalaron que en seguimiento a una denuncia presentada, según investigaciones “se
Continue ReadingBy Annette Weston Click here for updates on this story NEW BERN, Craven County, North Carolina (WLOS) — A concert in December will raise money to help in the recovery of an eastern North Carolina deputy who was left with life-changing injuries when he was shot in the line of duty two months ago. Deputy
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys rookie cornerback Nahshon Wright has tested positive for COVID-19 and is the eighth player or coach to be sidelined by the coronavirus for Thursday’s game at New Orleans. Coach Mike McCarthy and five members of his staff won’t make the trip because of positive tests. Wright and right tackle
Continue Reading Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — El exsecretario general de la Casa Blanca de Donald Trump, Mark Meadows, está cooperando con la Comisión Selecta de la Cámara de Representantes que investiga el ataque del 6 de enero y está proporcionando registros y accediendo a presentarse para una entrevista inicial, según conoció en exclusiva CNN. La medida
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By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer Stocks fell further on Wall Street Tuesday after the head of the Federal Reserve said the central bank is considering hastening a plan to ease support for the economy even as investors worry about the impact of a new coronavirus variant. The S&P 500 fell 1.8% and the
Continue Reading By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer Stocks fell further on Wall Street Tuesday after the head of the Federal Reserve said the central bank is considering hastening a plan to ease support for the economy even as investors worry about the impact of a new coronavirus variant. The S&P 500 fell 1.8% and the
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Kaczynski, CNN Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado suggested to a crowd in September that Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, whom she called “black-hearted” and “evil,” was a terrorist. In those same remarks, she said that she felt safe around Omar because the Democrat wasn’t wearing a backpack while they were in
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PAHRUMP, Nev. (AP) — Residents of a desert town west of Las Vegas are protesting plans for a massive proposed solar farm they say could upend their community as well as desert plant and animal life. A community group held a protest Saturday against the Rough Hat Nye County Solar Project near Pahrump. Questions about
Continue Reading PAHRUMP, Nev. (AP) — Residents of a desert town west of Las Vegas are protesting plans for a massive proposed solar farm they say could upend their community as well as desert plant and animal life. A community group held a protest Saturday against the Rough Hat Nye County Solar Project near Pahrump. Questions about
Continue ReadingCNN By Marianne Garvey, CNN Jimmy Kimmel talked about his “mildly frightening” Thanksgiving on his show Monday, telling his viewers that, well, he burned off body hair and hairline while trying to light an outdoor pizza oven. “I wish I could say this is the first time I’ve done this,” Kimmel said. He joked, “It’s
Continue Reading By DON BABWIN and SARA BURNETT Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The lead investigator of an alleged attack on Jussie Smollett is countering a defense attorney’s claims that Chicago police rushed to judgment in the case. Former detective Michael Thiel is testifying Tuesday. He says roughly two dozen detectives clocked some 3,000 hours before concluding
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Kaczynski, CNN Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado suggested to a crowd for in September that Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, whom she called “black-hearted” and “evil,” was a terrorist. In those same remarks, she said that she felt safe around Omar because the Democrat wasn’t wearing a backpack while they were
Continue ReadingBy Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene attacked fellow House Republican Nancy Mace on Tuesday, after Mace condemned inflammatory and anti-Muslim comments made by Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert. On Twitter, Greene told Mace to “back up off” Boebert, while accusing Mace of not being conservative and attacking her as “the trash in the
Continue Reading PRAGUE (AP) — A Women’s World Cup qualifying game between the Czech Republic and Belarus has been postponed after several players on the visiting team tested positive for the coronavirus. UEFA says three Belarusian players were positive and three others must isolate as close contacts. It says the game could be postponed by a day.
Continue Reading PHOENIX (AP) — A day after reporting fewer than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases for the first time in weeks, Arizona’s daily case count has shot up to nearly 3,000. The state Department of Health Services reported 2,971 new cases Tuesday along with 77 more deaths. Typically, data released on Mondays is lower because of a
Continue Reading By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer Urban Meyer has no interest in coaching college football again. A person familiar with Meyer’s thinking says the 57-year-old coach is fully committed to the Jacksonville Jaguars and has no plans to return to the ever-changing landscape of college football. The person spoke to The Associated Press on
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