By Noah Sheidlower and Justin Lear, CNN On a brisk Tuesday at Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin, maritime archaeologists, scuba divers, and residents of the Spring Harbor neighborhood stood in the cold as a canoe was brought to shore. But this was not just any racing or touring canoe — it dates back more than
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By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The company that runs a for-profit immigration jail in Washington state has suspended its detainee work program, rather than pay the detainees minimum wage for cooking, cleaning and other tasks. A federal jury last week ruled that the GEO Group must pay the detainees minimum wage instead
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By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The company that runs a for-profit immigration jail in Washington state has suspended its detainee work program, rather than pay the detainees minimum wage for cooking, cleaning and other tasks. A federal jury last week ruled that the GEO Group must pay the detainees minimum wage instead
Continue Reading By Ivana Kottasová, Ingrid Formanek and Rachel Ramirez, CNN TGIF! It’s been a long week at the COP26 climate conference, where Friday’s theme was about the impact of climate change on future generations. The focus, therefore, turned away from the suits and briefcases in the conference venue to the city center, where thousands of kids
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By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Rookie linebacker Jonathon Cooper was shocked to learn of the Von Miller trade. Now comes the difficult part for the Denver Broncos rookie linebacker as he steps in for the team’s all-time sacks leader. He will draw on tips from Miller, who’s now with the
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Three new restaurants/eateries will be opening up at the River shopping center in Rancho Mirage in early 2022. On Friday, officials announced the opening of Bobby Botina’s Mexican & American Grille, Chakaa Tea Shoppe, and Sushi Kawa. Bobby Botina’s Mexican & American Grille offers (as it’s name suggests) both Mexican and American cuisine along with
Continue Reading CNN By David Williams, CNN A California woman is recovering and says she feels lucky to be alive after being mauled by a black bear that broke into her Lake Tahoe cabin and rummaged through her kitchen. Laurel-Rose von Hoffmann-Curzi was woken up early on October 30 by a series of thumping sounds downstairs in
Continue Reading PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed outfielder Greg Allen off waivers from the New York Yankees. Allen hit .270 with four doubles, a triple, two RBI and five stolen bases in 15 games with New York in 2021. The 28-year-old switch-hitter played each outfield position multiple times. The Pirates have All-Star Bryan Reynolds
Continue Reading By David Williams, CNN A California woman is recovering and says she feels lucky to be alive after being mauled by a black bear that broke into her Lake Tahoe cabin and rummaged through her kitchen. Laurel-Rose von Hoffmann-Curzi was woken up early on October 30 by a series of thumping sounds downstairs in her
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By ADAM BEAM and KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A week after abruptly canceling plans to attend the United Nations climate summit in Scotland, California Gov. Gavin has receded from public view to deal with unspecific family obligations. When the surprising announcement was made Oct. 29, his office said Newsom planned to
Continue Reading By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Adrian Peterson says he stayed in shape and was ready when the Tennessee Titans called him. The likely future Hall of Famer was signed this week to the Titans’ practice squad and promoted to the 53-man roster on Friday. The Titans need help
Continue Reading By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Adrian Peterson says he stayed in shape and was ready when the Tennessee Titans called him. The likely future Hall of Famer was signed this week to the Titans’ practice squad and promoted to the 53-man roster on Friday. The Titans need help
Continue Reading By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyle Larson was the best of NASCAR’s four title contenders Friday in the final practice before the championship is decided in the season finale at Phoenix Raceway.  Larson turned in the top single lap and had the best 10-lap average among the four championship drivers.
Continue Reading By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyle Larson was the best of NASCAR’s four title contenders Friday in the final practice before the championship is decided in the season finale at Phoenix Raceway.  Larson turned in the top single lap and had the best 10-lap average among the four championship drivers.
Continue Reading By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press The long-standing practice of allowing attorneys to dismiss prospective jurors without giving a reason has come under intense criticism. That’s after a nearly all-white jury was picked to decide whether three white men are guilty of murder for shooting and killing Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man who was jogging though
Continue ReadingBy Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Welcome to November. Insert your screams here. Enjoy this week’s TV OT: Is TLC the weirdest network on TV? Although I generally prefer to keep my blemishes covered under layers of well-blended concealer, there’s a public pimple I must pop in the name of transparency: Over the years, I have watched
Continue Reading By AMY FORLITI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An effort by prosecutors at Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial to portray one of the men he shot as a hero never got off the ground, and one legal expert says they were probably fortunate it didn’t. Rittenhouse faces homicide and other charges in the August 2020 shootings
Continue Reading MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mercedes posted the fastest laps in Friday’s first practice ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix. Valtteri Bottas was 0.076 seconds quicker than Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton trails Max Verstappen by 12 points in the championship with five races left. Verstappen and Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez were third and fourth.
Continue Reading HOUSTON (AP) — Dusty Baker will return as manager of the Houston Astros for a third season after agreeing to a one-year contract with the AL champions. Baker took over from AJ Hinch, who was suspended by MLB for his role in the team’s sign stealing and then fired. The Astros lost to Tampa Bay
Continue Reading HOUSTON (AP) — Dusty Baker will return as manager of the Houston Astros for a third season after agreeing to a one-year contract with the AL champions. Baker took over from AJ Hinch, who was suspended by MLB for his role in the team’s sign stealing and then fired. The Astros lost to Tampa Bay
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