January 2022

Christian school asks parents to sign contract that could exclude gay and transgender students

January 31, 2022 9:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Helen Regan, CNN A Christian school in the Australian city of Brisbane has sparked outrage for requiring parents to sign an enrollment contract that refers to homosexuality as a sin and includes it in a list of “immoral” behavior alongside bestiality, incest, and pedophilia. The document could see students expelled based on sexual orientation,

Matthews scores 3 as Maple Leafs rally past Devils 6-4

January 31, 2022 9:09 PM Associated Press

TORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews had three goals and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs scored four times in the third period to rally to a 6-4 win over the New Jersey Devils. Mitch Marner had a goal and two assists, Ilya Mikheyev had a goal and an assist, and Jason Spezza also scored

Medical team going to Sierra Vista to battle COVID-19 surge

January 31, 2022 9:04 PM Associated Press

PHOENIX (AP) — Federal health officials say a team of 15 medical providers and support staff from the National Disaster Medical System will temporarily help Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista battle a COVID-19 surge. Personnel include physicians, advanced health care professionals, nurses, a respiratory therapist and a paramedic who will serve for up

Woman gives birth over the Atlantic during a flight from Africa to the US

January 31, 2022 9:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Forrest Brown, CNN Talk about a memorable arrival into the world — or, in this case, above the world. This past weekend, a woman went into labor on a flight that had departed the West African nation of Ghana to the United States. This midflight labor happened on United Airlines Flight 997, which departed

Wright scores 20 to lead NC Central over Norfolk St. 70-67

January 31, 2022 9:01 PM Associated Press

DURHAM, N.C. — Justin Wright had 20 points as North Carolina Central narrowly defeated Norfolk State 70-67. Joe Bryant Jr. led the Spartans on Monday night with 18 points and six rebounds.

Dort helps Thunder top Trail Blazers 98-81, end 7-game skid

January 31, 2022 9:00 PM Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Lu Dort scored 18 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 98-81 to snap a seven-game losing streak. Josh Giddey added 14 points and 12 rebounds for the short-handed Thunder. Oklahoma City’s scoring leader, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is out until after the

Whoopi Goldberg opened ‘The View’ with an on-air apology for her Holocaust comments

January 31, 2022 8:59 PM CNN

CNN By Harmeet Kaur, CNN After apologizing on social media for her comments about the Holocaust, Whoopi Goldberg opened “The View” on Tuesday by addressing the situation again. “Yesterday on our show, I misspoke. I tweeted about it last night but I want you to hear it from me directly,” the comedian and actor said.

No. 23 Ohio State women knock off No. 21 Iowa in shootout

January 31, 2022 8:47 PM Associated Press

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Taylor Mikesell scored 24 points, Jacy Sheldon had 18 and No. 23 Ohio State outlasted No. 21 Iowa 92-88. Iowa’s Caitlin Clark scored 43 points, one shy of her career high, but missed a 3-pointer that could have tied the score in the final minute. She made seven 3-pointers and

EXPLAINER: The Winter Games, a different kind of Olympics

January 31, 2022 8:45 PM Associated Press

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — The first so-called modern Olympics were held in 1896 in Athens. The Winter Olympics were not organized until 28 years later with the first taking place in 1924 in Chamonix, France. From 1924 through 1992, the Winter and Summer Olympics were held in the same year.

Akinjo scores 25 points as No. 8 Baylor overcomes WVU 81-77

January 31, 2022 8:45 PM Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer WACO, Texas (AP) — James Akinjo scored 25 points and eighth-ranked Baylor overcame West Virginia 81-77. Matthew Mayer scored all nine of his points in the final 3:27. His first basket was a layup after a Mountaineers turnover to break a 66-all tie and put Baylor ahead to stay.

IID hosting virtual community workshop to discuss possible changes to energy rates

January 31, 2022 8:44 PM Jesus Reyes

Imperial Irrigation District customers could soon see some changes coming to their energy bills. IID is inviting the public to join its information workshop to discuss the time of use rates. That rate structure bills customers differently depending on how much energy they use during certain times of the day. It would encourage customers to use