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By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A prosecutor has told a jury in an opening statement that California lawyer Michael Avenatti stole nearly $300,000 in book proceeds from porn star Stormy Daniels while a defense lawyer says it’s not true. The opposing views were offered Monday at the start of Avenatti’s third
Continue Reading By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — With inflation punishing consumers and threatening the economy, the Federal Reserve will likely signal its intent this week to begin raising interest rates in March for the first time in three years. The Fed’s challenges will get only harder from there. Among Fed officials, there is
Continue Reading By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization has warned that conditions remain ideal for more coronavirus variants to emerge and says it’s dangerous to assume omicron is the last one or that “we are in the endgame.” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also said Monday that the acute phase
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By MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press MIDWAY, Utah (AP) — The U.S. biathlon team has a full-time embedded sports psychologist who travels with the team. Every member of the U.S. cross country ski team also works with a sports psychologist. Recent revelations about the stresses athletes face have helped the public see athletes as human beings
Continue Reading BY JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The difference for Taylor Fritz between reaching the Grand Slam quarterfinals for the first time and missing out again came down to three points in an 3 1/2-hour, five-set loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Australian Open. The 24-year-old Fritz was aiming to put an
Continue ReadingBy Sean Lyngaas, CNN Russia would consider conducting a cyberattack on the US homeland if Moscow perceived that a US or NATO response to a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine “threatened [Russia’s] long-term national security,” according to a Department of Homeland Security intelligence bulletin obtained by CNN. “Russia maintains a range of offensive cyber tools
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A New year is bringing new life up in Big Bear this morning. Fans of the famous Bald Eagles, Jackie and Shadow, have recently been keeping a close watch on a live camera of the pair’s nest nestled in a Jeffrey Pine Tree, where the eagles have welcomed a new egg. Friends of Big Bear
Continue Reading BRUSSELS (AP) — A European Union watchdog has warned that the EU faces much bigger economic and security threats unless member countries step up cooperation. The European Court of Auditors has a two-pronged clarion call. It said Monday that Europe is falling behind North America and Asia in the rollout of 5G networks and the
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macamilarincon (CNN) –– Los tres expolicías que ayudaron a Derek Chauvin a contener a George Floyd en una calle de Minneapolis en mayo de 2020 serán juzgados en una corte federal desde este lunes por violar los derechos civiles de Floyd. George Floyd murió hace un año y hay detalles traumáticos por todas partes. ¿Cómo
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SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — A historic church in Sparks designed by one of Nevada’s most prolific architects is facing demolition. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports that a developer has obtained a demolition permit for the Immaculate Conception Church. The church was built in 1932 by Frederick DeLongchamps, the architect credited with designing more than 500 buildings
Continue ReadingBy Chris Boyette, CNN A Connecticut man has been arrested and lost his job after video surfaced of him yelling at employees of a smoothie shop Saturday, where he claimed his son received a drink with peanut butter, causing a severe allergic reaction sending him to the hospital. According to Fairfield Police, James Iannazzo picked
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Ramirez, CNN The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to take up a case that could limit the federal government’s jurisdiction over wetlands protected under the Clean Water Act. The case comes as the Biden administration is actively redefining the boundaries of the waters of the US in an effort to undo Trump-era rollbacks
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, CNN Kansas City Chiefs 42, Buffalo Bills 36. An instant classic that’ll be remembered for years to come. Whether it be for the big-name players, the remarkable quarterback play or for the dramatic back-and-forth nature of it, their playoff encounter will live long in the memory. However, for some, the game’s ending
Continue Reading By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says his government will remove coronavirus testing requirements for vaccinated people arriving in England. Johnson said travelers will no longer have to take tests if they have been double vaccinated. Currently, travelers who have had at least two vaccine doses must take
Continue ReadingCNN By Jacob Lev and Amir Vera, CNN Gonzaga University has suspended season tickets for one of its most notable alumni and Hall of Fame basketball player John Stockton after he refused to comply with the school’s mask mandates at games, he said in an interview with The Spokesman-Review in Washington. The former Utah Jazz
Continue Reading By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks sank in morning trading on Wall Street Monday, putting the benchmark S&P 500 on track for what the market considers a correction _ a drop of 10% or more from its most recent high. The S&P 500 fell 2.5% to 4,287.22 as of
Continue ReadingBy Toyin Owoseje, CNN Jeff Franklin, Hollywood producer and creator of the hit ABC sitcom “Full House,” has put his sprawling Beverly Hills mansion on the market for $85 million. Known as the Cielo Estate, the 21,000-square-foot Andalusian-inspired property boasts nine bedrooms and 18 bathrooms. The resort-style grounds feature a 75-yard pool with a trio
Continue Reading By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Kohl’s is confirming that it has been approached about a possible sale of the department store chain, sending shares up more than 30% in early trading. The company said that it would not comment further, but its confirmation Monday follows media reports that the private
Continue Reading Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — La Corte Suprema de EE.UU. anunció este lunes que reconsideraría la acción afirmativa basada en la raza en las admisiones universitarias, una medida que podría eliminar las prácticas en los campus que han beneficiado ampliamente a los estudiantes negros e hispanos. Los jueces dijeron que escucharán desafíos a las políticas
Continue ReadingBy Anneken Tappe, CNN Business On a wild day on Wall Street, stocks ended the day higher with a stunning turnaround just before the closing bell. Stocks began the day with a dramatic selloff. US stocks opened in the red as investors worried about the Federal Reserve’s plans to hike interest rates, tensions in Ukraine,
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