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BERLIN (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization is warning that blanket booster programs in rich countries risk prolonging the world’s battle with COVID-19. He says that “no country can boost its way out of the pandemic.” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the priority must be to reduce deaths and help all
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BERLIN (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization is warning that blanket booster programs in rich countries risk prolonging the world’s battle with COVID-19. He says that “no country can boost its way out of the pandemic.” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the priority must be to reduce deaths and help all
Continue ReadingBy Tyler Mauldin and Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologists Santa is bringing the gift of another atmospheric river event to the parched US West Coast this week, with heavy snow and rain and windy conditions predicted in spots from Canada to Mexico. The first, warmer storm system will unfold Wednesday into Thursday, keeping snow to the
Continue ReadingBy Annette Weston Click here for updates on this story WINTERVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A local nonprofit is providing a Christmas miracle for a medically fragile Winterville boy, presenting a check to the family of Greyson Ausbon to help make their home more accessible for the toddler’s special needs. Greyson’s grandma Alice Stancil Huggins
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By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have addressed the need for experienced depth at running back by signing former All-Pro Le’Veon Bell. Bell, who was released this season after appearing in five games with the Baltimore Ravens, joins the Bucs as the reigning Super Bowl champions deal
Continue Reading By JAY REEVES Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Researchers studying the wreckage of the last U.S. slave ship on the Alabama coast have made a surprising discovery. A recently released report shows that most of the wooden schooner remains intact, including the pen that was used to imprison African captives during the journey across
Continue Reading By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets coach Robert Saleh tested positive for COVID-19. His is the latest in what has been a surge of coronavirus cases on the team. Tight ends coach Ron Middleton will coach the team at practice Wednesday. Saleh could return as
Continue ReadingBy Amy Woodyatt, CNN The UK’s advertising regulator has labeled two promotions for fan tokens by Arsenal as “irresponsible,” ruling they were misleading customers over the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies and warned the English Premier League club that they mustn’t appear again. The UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) ruled that the ads — a
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By Kay Jones and Tina Burnside, CNN Two people died after a small plane collided with a paraglider outside of Houston on Tuesday, the Fort Bend County constable told CNN on Wednesday. The single-engine Cessna 208 crashed Tuesday morning shortly after colliding with a paraglider outside of Fulshear, just west of Houston, a statement from
Continue ReadingBy Caitlin Lilly Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — A woman is accused of shooting her boyfriend Sunday night in the central Las Vegas Valley, according to police. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday that at approximately 10:05 p.m. Sunday, dispatch received a
Continue Reading ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities have ramped up a major sea-and-air search and rescue operation in the Aegean Sea after a migrant smuggling vessel sank leaving at least three people dead and dozens reported missing. The coast guard said 12 people, all believed to be from Iraq, were rescued Wednesday from an inflatable dinghy
Continue Reading By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — With three games left, the Cleveland Browns have waived punter Jamie Gillan. His struggles this season began after he dropped a snap from center that contributed to a loss in the opener at Kansas City. Nicknamed the “Scottish Hammer,” Gillan was let go as the Browns
Continue ReadingBy Caitlin Lilly Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — A Las Vegas man was sentenced Monday to 111 months in prison for using skimming devices to steal victims’ identities and credit card account information to buy luxury items. According to court documents, from Jan. 1, 2013 to Jan. 3, 2017,
Continue ReadingBy Kristen DeSilva Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — The Southern Nevada Health District said they will distribute fentanyl test strips to the public and provide information to community partners to distribute them as well. Overdoses in general increased by 34% in Clark County, the agency said. The strips are
Continue Reading By ANGELA CHARLTON and BARBARA SURK Associated Press SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — France’s health minister says omicron infections are rapidly spreading and the variant will become the dominant infection in the last days of 2021. Olivier Veran ruled out additional restrictions on public life and said the government’s main effort to stop the spread of
Continue ReadingBy Caitlin Lilly Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — A Las Vegas rideshare driver has been arrested after he was accused of sexually assaulting a passenger, according to police. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said in a news release that on Dec. 18 at approximately 1:16 a.m., officer responded
Continue ReadingBy Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice Four people who staffed the pro-Trump rally at the Ellipse that preceded the deadly Capitol attack on January 6 are suing to block House investigators from obtaining their phone records. The plaintiffs also reveal in the lawsuit that they and other witnesses have answered extensive questions from
Continue ReadingBy Matt Kling, Ashley Casper Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — CES returns to Las Vegas in just two weeks, but the latest surge in COVD-19 cases is prompting numerous businesses to halt in-person attendance, according to multiple reports. Tech and social media companies like Amazon, Meta (Facebook), Twitter and
Continue ReadingBy KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story PORT HUENEME, California (KABC) — The holidays are right around the corner, and many families are struggling like never before. Spark of Love, local firefighters and other community partners are busy gathering toys and delivering them to families in need. Here’s a family from Oxnard
Continue Reading By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal labor board is reviewing a decision by one of its regional officials to deny a union from trying to organize fewer than 100 employees at the Nissan assembly plant in Tennessee. A 3-2 decision Tuesday by the National Labor Relations Board ordered a review
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