By Theresa Waldrop, CNN As the world waits to learn how the Omicron variant might impact the global Covid-19 pandemic, it’s easy to get caught up in the unknowns. Instead, health officials are reminding us of the simple yet effective tools we all have to combat the virus. Here’s a refresher on how to protect
Continue ReadingCNN By Theresa Waldrop, CNN As the world waits to learn how the Omicron variant might impact the global Covid-19 pandemic, it’s easy to get caught up in the unknowns. Instead, health officials are reminding us of the simple yet effective tools we all have to combat the virus. Here’s a refresher on how to
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Kveglis Click here for updates on this story COLLIER COUNTY, Florida (WBBH) — A horse head and a beheaded alligator were both found floating in a canal in the Picayune Strand State Forest. Neighbors said the dead alligator was first found fully intact two weeks ago along 62nd Avenue Southeast, near Miller Boulevard.
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By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The FBI says Dayton mass shooter Connor Betts fantasized about mass shootings and murder-suicide for at least a decade before his 2019 attack that left nine dead. The FBI says Betts didn’t share specific details with friends or family about his fantasies. The
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By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The FBI says Dayton mass shooter Connor Betts fantasized about mass shootings and murder-suicide for at least a decade before his 2019 attack that left nine dead. The FBI says Betts didn’t share specific details with friends or family about his fantasies. The
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Opening statements began on Monday in the Palm Springs quadruple murder case. Jose Larin-Garcia, a Cathedral City man, is accused of killing four people (ages 17-25) on February 3rd, 2019. “You will learn that Jose Vladimir Larin Garcia is the executioner,” said Samantha Paixao, Deputy District Attorney, Riverside County, addressing the jury in court. Victims
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By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. of the Denver Nuggets needs surgery to address his latest back injury. There’s no known timetable yet for his return. Porter’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, says the surgery is scheduled for Wednesday. Porter dealt with a serious back problem in college and it was
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By DAMIAN J. TROISE, STAN CHOE and PAUL WISEMAN AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is steadying itself Monday from last week’s slide caused by the newest coronavirus variant, as investors wait for more clues about just how much damage it may do to the economy. The S&P 500 was 1.6% higher
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Una momia con una antigüedad estimada entre 800 y 1.200 años fue encontrada por arqueólogos en Perú, en un lugar cercano a la capital del país, Lima. Investigadores de la Universidad Nacional de San Marcos encontraron el cuerpo conservado bajo tierra en medio de una plaza del pueblo en el sitio
Continue Reading By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that eight-time All-Star Max Scherzer is nearing a $130 million, three-year contract with the New York Mets. The 37-year-old right-hander was 15-4 with a 2.46 ERA for the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers, who
Continue Reading By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that eight-time All-Star Max Scherzer is nearing a $130 million, three-year contract with the New York Mets. The 37-year-old right-hander was 15-4 with a 2.46 ERA for the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers, who
Continue Reading By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Carrie Meek is being remembered as a trailblazer, a descendent of a slave who became one of the first Black Floridians elected to Congress since Reconstruction. Politicians and public figures on Monday recalled Meek’s pioneering career, with many noting her devotion to working class families in
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los gobiernos intentan ganar tiempo con una serie de nuevas restricciones a los viajes, mientras comprueban el posible impacto de la variante del coronavirus ómicron. Pero algunas autoridades critican estas restricciones por considerarlas injustas e ineficaces. La Oficina Regional para África de la Organización Mundial de la Salud dijo el domingo
Continue ReadingBy Holmes Lybrand and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN A court hearing for a January 6 defendant quickly turned contentious Monday after an actor and Oath Keeper tried to reject the United States’ authority over him. James Beeks, who played Judas in the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” before his arrest last week for his alleged participation in
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have detected a rare species of whale southeast of New York City, and the federal government is using a voluntary protected zone to try to keep them safe. The whales are North Atlantic right whales. There are fewer than 350 of them left. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said
Continue Reading ZURICH (AP) — Chelsea will have to reschedule two Premier League games to play at the pandemic-delayed Club World Cup after FIFA confirmed the dates of the tournament for Feb. 3-12 in the United Arab Emirates. The seven-team lineup was completed Saturday when Palmeiras won the Copa Libertadores. Champions League winner Chelsea and Palmeiras will
Continue ReadingBy Shannon Miller Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — A 58-year-old woman is dead after a crash in the south valley Sunday night. According to LVMPD Lt. Bryan Boxler, at 5:01 p.m. police received a call about a woman attempting to cross South Las Vegas Boulevard at Agate Avenue, south
Continue Reading By MICHELLE CHAPMAN and TALI ARBEL AP Business Writer Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has stepped down as CEO of the social media platform. He has been succeeded by Twitter’s current chief technology officer, Parag Agrawal. Dorsey will remain on the board until his term expires in 2022. Agrawal joined Twitter in 2011 and has been
Continue Reading By MICHELLE CHAPMAN and TALI ARBEL AP Business Writer Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has stepped down as CEO of the social media platform. He has been succeeded by Twitter’s current chief technology officer, Parag Agrawal. Dorsey will remain on the board until his term expires in 2022. Agrawal joined Twitter in 2011 and has been
Continue Reading By MICHELLE CHAPMAN and TALI ARBEL AP Business Writer Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has stepped down as CEO of the social media platform. He has been succeeded by Twitter’s current chief technology officer, Parag Agrawal. Dorsey will remain on the board until his term expires in 2022. Agrawal joined Twitter in 2011 and has been
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