January 2022

Florida officials say dealers used dating apps to sell marijuana, meth and other drugs. Dozens charged in undercover operation

January 28, 2022 5:33 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Henderson and David Williams, CNN After a six-month undercover investigation, authorities in Florida have charged 68 people in connection with the sale of illegal narcotics on the mobile dating apps Grindr, Scruff and Taimi. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) said 60 people have been arrested, and law enforcement has obtained arrest warrants

Here’s how states are preparing for the powerful nor’easter

January 28, 2022 5:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Christina Maxouris, CNN A powerful nor’easter forming off the coast of the Carolinas Friday night is threatening millions of people with heavy snow and vicious winds as it makes its way up the East Coast. There are blizzard warnings in effect for millions of people in coastal areas from Virginia to New England. Officials

Gates leads Holy Cross over Lehigh 67-65

January 28, 2022 5:21 PM Associated Press

WORCESTER, Mass. — Gerrale Gates had 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead Holy Cross to a 67-65 win over Lehigh. Jeameril Wilson led the Mountain Hawks on Friday with 16 points and 13 rebounds.

Maldonado scores 31 to carry Wyoming over Air Force 63-61

January 28, 2022 5:20 PM Associated Press

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Hunter Maldonado had a season-high 31 points as Wyoming narrowly beat Air Force 63-61. A.J. Walker led the Falcons on Friday with 18 points.

Papas scores 22 to lead Monmouth over Canisius 72-67

January 28, 2022 5:20 PM Associated Press

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — George Papas had 22 points as Monmouth narrowly defeated Canisius 72-67. Armon Harried led the Golden Griffins on Friday night with 22 points, tying his career high.

Daniels to Avenatti in court: ‘You lied to me, that’s not respectful’

January 28, 2022 5:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Lauren del Valle, CNN Celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti, on trial for federal fraud charges, continued his cross-examination of his former client Stormy Daniels for several hours on Friday, punctuated by contentious exchanges about their relationship and her relationship with former President Donald Trump. Avenatti, on trial for allegedly stealing nearly $300,000 in book advance

Prosecutors: Felon fired BB gun at Planned Parenthood clinic

January 28, 2022 5:16 PM Associated Press

By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A convicted felon suspected of firing a BB gun at a California Planned Parenthood clinic several times has been arrested on a firearms charge. Federal prosecutors said Richard Chamberlin was arrested Friday by FBI agents for being a felon in possession of a weapon. An FBI

Coronation: Rangers retire Lundqvist’s No. 30 in ceremony

January 28, 2022 5:16 PM Associated Press

By VIN A. CHERWOO AP Sports Writer Henrik Lundqvist became the 11th player to have his number retired by the New York Rangers when a banner with his name and No. 30 was raised to the rafters at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. The Swedish goalie spent his entire 15-year playing career with the

Takeaways from the $2.3 million Ruth Bader Ginsburg library auction

January 28, 2022 5:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Dan Berman, CNN The bidding war for parts of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s library is over, and it’s clear that fans of the late Supreme Court justice have deep pockets. The collection of Ginsburg-iana went for $2.3 million in the auction run by Bonhams, the auction house said. The sale included more than 1,000 books

Dingle scores 31 to lift Penn over Harvard 78-74

January 28, 2022 5:10 PM Associated Press

BOSTON — Jordan Dingle matched his career high with 31 points as Penn narrowly beat Harvard 78-74. Noah Kirkwood led the Crimson on Friday with 27 points and eight rebounds.

Hackett brings pizzazz to Broncos — and maybe Rodgers, too?

January 28, 2022 5:08 PM Associated Press

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — George Paton sees Nathaniel Hackett as the booster shot the Denver Broncos desperately needed. Through nearly 20 hours of interviews in Green Bay and Denver and on Zoom, Paton said it became clear Hackett “was the right leader for the Denver Broncos and really

Twitter says it has quit taking action against lies about the 2020 election

January 28, 2022 5:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Daniel Dale, CNN Twitter quit taking action to try to limit the spread of lies about the 2020 election, the company said on Friday — a day after another social media platform, YouTube, removed a Republican congressman’s campaign ad because it included a 2020 lie. Twitter spokesperson Elizabeth Busby told CNN on Friday that

Man cleared in Alabama shooting of NFL player’s brother

January 28, 2022 5:05 PM Associated Press

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A 24-year-old man has been acquitted of fatally shooting the brother of an NFL football player in 2019. Al.com reports after two days of deliberation, a Jefferson County jury on Friday decided Darrius Frazier fired in self-defense when he killed 27-year-old Gjamal Antonio Rodriguez and wounded Rodriguez’s girlfriend, Dedria Johnson, more

Exclusive: Trump WH spokesman is sent subpoena by January 6 committee

January 28, 2022 4:55 PM CNN

CNN By Gloria Borger and Jeremy Herb, CNN The House Select Committee investigating January 6 has issued a subpoena Friday for a former White House spokesman with firsthand knowledge of Donald Trump’s behavior before and during the January 6 attack on the Capitol, according to a copy of a letter accompanying the subpoena obtained by

Wickens marks return to racing with podium finish in Daytona

January 28, 2022 4:48 PM Associated Press

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Robert Wickens marked his return to racing after more than three years with a podium finish at Daytona International Speedway. Wickens teamed with Mark Wilkins for a third-place finish Friday in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge touring car class season opener. It was

IMF urges El Salvador to scale back its Bitcoin push

January 28, 2022 4:39 PM Associated Press

By CLAUDIA TORRENS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The International Monetary Fund says that El Salvador should dissolve the $150 million trust fund it created when it made the cryptocurrency Bitcoin legal tender and return any of those unused funds to its treasury. The recommendation was part of the international lender’s report Friday on

Jenkins carries Stony Brook past New Hampshire 76-69

January 28, 2022 4:31 PM Associated Press

DURHAM, N.H. — Jahlil Jenkins had 23 points as Stony Brook topped New Hampshire 76-69. Nick Guadarrama led the Wildcats on Friday with 22 points.

Peru wins at Colombia 1-0 in key step for World Cup spot

January 28, 2022 4:29 PM Associated Press

By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Edison Flores scored in the 85th minute, and Peru beat Colombia 1-0 for a key road win in its bid for a second consecutive World Cup appearance. Flores lifted his country to a third consecutive victory in South American qualifiers. He beat David Ospina with

La Quinta man pleads guilty to gunpoint car carjacking

January 28, 2022 4:25 PM City News Service

One of two gang members accused of stealing a vehicle from a motorist at gunpoint in Thermal pleaded guilty today. Jose Luis Martinez, 28, and David Luis Baker, 44, both of La Quinta, allegedly committed the carjacking on Dec. 9, 2020 in the 66000 block of Martinez Road in the unincorporated community. David Baker

Staying breezy with more clouds

January 28, 2022 4:22 PM Kelley Moody

The past 24 hours have been gusty across Southern California. The valley has stayed breezy at times, but most of these Santa Ana winds have been west and south of the mountains. Here’s a look at some of the peak wind gusts closest to home. KESQ A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 10 p.m.

Month: January 2022