Brote ‘significativo’ de COVID se reporta en Mastros, y el primer caso de omicron en el valle de Coachella
Por lo menos dos empleados han sido hospitalizados tras contraer el virus, según el condado.
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Community comes together for family of 9-year-old killed walking home from school
The family who lost their 9-year-old daughter in a crash and had their 5-year-old son seriously injured is speaking out for the first time. Monique “Ceci” Guzman was killed when she was hit by a car after it had already crashed into a school bus. “My daughter would always say ‘I’m built different.’ And she was
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Israeli says Palestinian man killed in shootout with troops
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Israeli military says troops have fatally shot a Palestinian man who it says opened fire at them from a passing vehicle in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Health Ministry has confirmed the death of 26-year-old Muhammad Issa Abbas. It says he was shot in the back late Wednesday
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Gobierno de Puerto Rico hace obligatoria la dosis de refuerzo para personal de salud y educación
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — El gobernador de Puerto Rico, Pedro Pierluisi, firmó este miércoles un decreto que establece como obligatoria la vacunación de refuerzo contra covid-19 para el personal que trabaje en los sectores de salud y educación. Para el próximo 15 de enero de 2022, las personas mayores de 18 años que ya
Continue ReadingTunisia’s former President Marzouki sentenced to prison in absentia, state media reports
By Arnaud Siad, CNN A Tunisian court has found former President Moncef Marzouki guilty of “undermining the external security of the State” and sentenced him in absentia to four years in prison, the state news agency TAP reported Wednesday. Marzouki — who lives in Paris — accused sitting Tunisian President Kais Saied of organizing a
Continue Reading Jan. 6 panel seeks interview with Trump ally Rep. Jim Jordan
By FARNOUSH AMIRI and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has requested an interview and information from congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio. The Republican lawmaker is the second sitting member of Congress the panel has asked to speak with this week. The committee
Continue Reading EPA plans to revisit state request for tribal land oversight
By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it plans to reconsider a decision made under the Trump administration that allowed the state to regulate environmental issues in Indian Country. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt had requested the authority last year. The EPA said in a press release
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Carters lead South Carolina over Army 105-75
COLUMBUS, S.C. (AP) — Devin Carter and Chico Carter combined for 42 points and South Carolina scored a season high in defeating Army 105-75. Devin Carter was 8-of-13 shooting in scoring a career-high 22 points. Chico Carter, unrelated to Devin, shot 7 of 13 and made his three 3-point attempts for 20 points. Erik Stevenson
Continue Reading Chiefs with no new COVID-19 positives; Gordon, Gay return
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs had no additional positive COVID-19 tests Wednesday, one day after seven players were added to the reserve list, a promising sign that an outbreak that infected 16 players in all may have subsided. Now, the question facing the Chiefs —
Continue Reading Cup SFs will see Spurs face Chelsea, Arsenal vs Liverpool
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Chelsea will play Tottenham in the League Cup semifinals and Arsenal will face Liverpool. Chelsea knocked out west London rival Brentford with a 2-0 win in the quarterfinals on Wednesday after being handed a breakthrough in the 80th minute by Pontus Jansson’s own-goal before Jorginho’s
Continue Reading Estados Unidos identifica en Brasil una red de personas afiliadas a al Qaeda
Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN Español) — La Oficina de Control de Activos Extranjeros (OFAC, por sus siglas en inglés) del Departamento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos designó este miércoles como “terroristas globales especialmente designados” a miembros de una red —tres personas y dos entidades— con sede en Brasil por prestar apoyo al grupo terrorista al
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Tribe begins hiring to reopen newly purchased Vegas resort
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The new owners of the shuttered Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas want to rehire hundreds of former employees who lost their jobs when the property closed in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Cynthia Kiser Murphey, general manager of the off-Strip property now owned by the San Manuel Band
Continue Reading Tribe begins hiring to reopen newly purchased Vegas resort
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The new owners of the shuttered Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas want to rehire hundreds of former employees who lost their jobs when the property closed in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Cynthia Kiser Murphey, general manager of the off-Strip property now owned by the San Manuel Band
Continue Reading McGhee scores 22 to carry Liberty past Northern Iowa 76-74
HONOLULU — Darius McGhee had 22 points as Liberty narrowly defeated Northern Iowa 76-74 in the Diamond Head Classic. Noah Carter led the Panthers on Wednesday with 20 points, tying his season high.
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Colorado DA asks court to reconsider 110-year sentence for truck driver in fatal I-70 crash
By David Williams, CNN A Colorado district attorney is asking the court to reconsider the 110-year prison sentence given to truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, who was convicted in the 2019 crash on Interstate 70 that killed four people. A status hearing in the case has been set for Monday morning, according to online court records.
Continue Reading Patriots may get key contributors back for Bills matchup
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots could have their two top contributors on offense back on the field for their key AFC East matchup with the Bills. Leading rusher Damien Harris returned to practice after sitting out last week’s loss at Indianapolis with a hamstring injury. Patriots coach Bill
Continue ReadingHouse committee seeks to interview GOP firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan about January 6
CNN By Zachary Cohen and Annie Grayer, CNN The House select committee investigating January 6 has asked Rep. Jim Jordan, one of former President Donald Trump’s top congressional allies, to voluntarily meet with the panel as it zeroes in on Republican lawmakers who may have significant knowledge of events leading up to the US Capitol
Continue Reading Thielen’s return may lift Vikings ahead of matchup with Rams
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Two straight wins have put the Minnesota Vikings back in playoff position. The passing attack has not inspired as much confidence. Perhaps the return of receiver Adam Thielen from a sprained ankle can reignite the offense. He has missed the last two games. The Vikings managed
Continue ReadingDonations being taken after pup found with multiple fractures requires life-saving surgery
By Kristy Kepley-Steward Click here for updates on this story YANCEY COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Yancey County Humane Society is asking for help after an abused pup was brought to the facility over the weekend. The Humane Society says the pup has been in emergency care since arriving at the shelter late Saturday,
Continue Reading Inter ends year with 7th straight win and control of Serie A
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Inter Milan ended the year with a 1-0 win over Torino to confirm its control of Serie A and intention of securing consecutive Italian league titles. The result made it seven straight wins for Inter. It was a welcome victory a day after Inter’s offices were
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