By Liz Collin Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLS, Minnesota (WCCO) — It seems supply chain woes are causing some problems in Santa’s workshop this holiday season. Toy stores across the state told WCCO about the struggle they’ve had filling store shelves. Retailers say kids will want to get those wish lists
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By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer General Electric will divide itself into three public companies focused on aviation, health care and energy. The storied American manufacturer struggled under its own weight after growing to become a sprawling conglomerate. The breakup is the culmination of an arduous, yearslong reshaping of a symbol of American manufacturing might
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By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer General Electric will divide itself into three public companies focused on aviation, health care and energy. The storied American manufacturer struggled under its own weight after growing to become a sprawling conglomerate. The breakup is the culmination of an arduous, yearslong reshaping of a symbol of American manufacturing might
Continue ReadingBy Veronica Stracqualursi and Jennifer Hansler, CNN American citizen Trevor Reed has been on a nearly weeklong hunger strike to protest his detainment in Russia and the “numerous and flagrant violations” of his human rights by Russian authorities, according to his family. “We have received a report from an attorney that Trevor has begun a
Continue Reading MIAMI (AP) — Florida’s largest school district is dropping all mask mandates, allowing parents in all grades decide whether their children should wear a face covering. Miami-Dade County School Superintendent Alberto Carvalho made the announcement Tuesday after a judge ruled last week that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis was within its authority to allow parents to
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CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell says injured quarterback Grayson McCall could miss the rest of the season for the 22nd-ranked Chanticleers. McCall missed last weekend’s 28-8 win at Georgia Southern with what the school called an upper-body injury. Chadwell said McCall has gone through numerous tests and the team doesn’t have
Continue Reading By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press POLACCA, Ariz. (AP) — Members of a small northeastern Arizona tribe are voting Thursday for their next chairman. One of the key differences between incumbent Tim Nuvangyaoma and David Talayumptewa is their stance on maintaining a Hopi language requirement for the job. Nuvangyaoma says he’ll push for a change in
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By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press POLACCA, Ariz. (AP) — Members of a small northeastern Arizona tribe are voting Thursday for their next chairman. One of the key differences between incumbent Tim Nuvangyaoma and David Talayumptewa is their stance on maintaining a Hopi language requirement for the job. Nuvangyaoma says he’ll push for a change in
Continue Reading By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer Odell Beckham Jr. wanted freedom and got his wish. A disappointment and distraction before being released by the Cleveland Browns, Beckham cleared NFL waivers without being claimed Tuesday and can now sign as a free agent with any team. Beckham was let go by the Browns on Monday, closing
Continue Reading By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a police officer convicted of manslaughter and attempted murder for the fatal shooting of a Black motorist whose car had broken down on an interstate off-ramp. In a two-paragraph statement, the court said it would not
Continue ReadingBy Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Never has counting been so unexpectedly emotional. During her visit to TV’s most famous fictional block, Billie Eilish sat down with the Count from “Sesame Street” for a lesson on the number 2 set to the tune of her hit “Happier Than Ever.” A warning for those intending to press play
Continue ReadingBy Gilbert Baez Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina (WRAL) — Some Cumberland County parents had to find alternate plans to get their children to school and home again on Tuesday after dozens of bus drivers called out sick during a protest to demand more pay. By 8 a.m., the district
Continue Reading MOSCOW (AP) — Lawyers and the family of a former U.S. Marine who is imprisoned for assaulting police officers in Moscow says he has begun a hunger strike to protest his imprisonment. Trevor Reed was convicted in July and sentenced to nine years in prison for an altercation in August 2019 in Moscow, where he
Continue Reading By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he canceled a trip to an international climate conference so he could take his kids trick-or-treating on Halloween. The United Nations’ climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, was supposed to provide a global stage for Newsom to tout the state’s work on
Continue Reading By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he canceled a trip to an international climate conference so he could take his kids trick-or-treating on Halloween. The United Nations’ climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, was supposed to provide a global stage for Newsom to tout the state’s work on
Continue Reading By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer Stocks ended moderately lower on Tuesday, ending an eight-day winning streak for the market that had been fueled by strong company earnings and economic data. The market was pulled lower by companies that rely on consumer spending and technology stocks, which had driven the market higher in recent
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By Amy Cassidy, Ingrid Formanek, Angela Dewan, Rachel Ramirez and Ella Nilsen, CNN It was gender and science innovation day at COP26 on Tuesday, but most of the focus was on countries wrangling over language around global warming limits and who will pay for the impacts of the climate crisis. A picture of the countries
Continue ReadingBy Ken MacLeod Click here for updates on this story DANVERS, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Angry residents ripped into Danvers school officials at a meeting Monday night, arguing they had swept an ugly chapter under the rug. “It was concealed from the community that you folks were entrusted to lead,” Karen Renieri said. “Everybody here is
Continue ReadingBy Jessica De Nova Click here for updates on this story TURLOCK, California (KOVR) — A Turlock man identified as 41-year-old Tomas “Tommy” Trujillo Jr is recovering after being severely injured in a hit and run crash in September. “He heard me, he heard our prayers, and he squeezed my hand,” said Tomas Trujillo, Tommy’s
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A Queens woman became the victim of gun violence when police said she was a witness to two men from rival tow truck companies arguing over who was going to take her car. CBS2’s Thalia Perez spoke with her Monday. Susy
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