By Devon M. Sayers and Alta Spells, CNN A central Georgia sheriff is calling for changes in the mental health system after a sheriff’s deputy was shot in the chest by a suspect. The suspect, 24-year-old Zachary Lucas Olivar, has a “history of mental illness,” Jones County Sheriff R. N. Reece said. “We have received
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TORONTO (AP) — Crowds cheered, waved flags and hoisted signs in Ontario as parts of a convoy of truckers headed for Ottawa to protest the Canadian government’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for cross-border drivers. A large crowd gathered outside a mall north of Toronto to cheer a group of local truckers preparing to join. The convoy
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s secretary of state says reparations for African Americans should be limited to the descendants of slaves. Shirley Weber is the daughter of sharecroppers who authored legislation creating the first-in-the-nation task force in California to study and recommend reparations. She said slavery drilled fear into families, stunting their ability to strive
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Howard, CNN Scientists are working to develop a “pan-coronavirus” vaccine — one that offers protection against multiple variants of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19. The hope is that such a vaccine could pave the way for the development of a universal coronavirus vaccine, which could head off any coronavirus — not only emerging
Continue ReadingCNN, WDSU By Jen Christensen, Brenda Goodman and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Parents will have to keep waiting to find out when their youngest children can get a Covid-19 vaccine. Pfizer and BioNTech filed a request with the US Food and Drug Administration in the first week of February for an emergency use authorization of their
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — La policía de Houston se enfrenta el jueves por la noche con un sospechoso que, según dicen, huyó de la escena después de que tres agentes fueran baleados y heridos; un incidente registrado en un dramático video de vigilancia. Los policías fueron llevados a un hospital y se encuentran en
Continue Reading LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities say a suspect has been arrested after allegedly setting a mattress on fire during an argument in a Las Vegas mobile home, resulting in the death of a woman from burn injuries. Las Vegas Metro Police say 37-year-old Tiffany Willis has been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos Nueva York (CNN Business) — Los precios más altos y los sándwiches de pollo están ayudando a impulsar las ventas de McDonald’s. Pero las ganancias decepcionaron a Wall Street este jueves por la mañana. El año pasado, las ventas en las tiendas estadounidenses abiertas al menos 13 meses aumentaron un 13,8%, el mayor
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A murder victim whose remains were located alongside the Moreno Valley (60) Freeway in the Badlands west of Beaumont 26 years ago today remains unidentified, leading Riverside County sheriff’s cold case investigators to seek the public’s help in ascertaining who the woman is. “Her body was found on the side of the road in a
Continue Reading SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Mubadala Investment Company has signed on as the title sponsor of the final regatta of SailGP’s second season, which will include the $1 million, winner-take-all podium race. The Mubadala United States Sail Grand Prix is scheduled for March 26 and March 27 on San Francisco Bay. Defending champion Team Australia
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By DEBORA REY Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The president of South America’s soccer confederation has reiterated that teams from the region would boycott FIFA’s plans for a biennial World Cup and said there is “no chance” that such a proposal will go through. Alejandro Dominguez, the president of CONMEBOL, told The Associated
Continue Reading PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Christine Sinclair has signed a one-year contract extension with the Portland Thorns of the National Women’s Soccer League. Sinclair is embarking on her 10th season with the Thorns this year. The contract has an option for 2023. Sinclair also plays for the Canadian national team and is the
Continue Reading By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Visa’s fiscal first-quarter profits rose 27%, as improving economies worldwide as well as more people using digital payments helped lift the company’s fortunes. The San Francisco-based company said Thursday that it earned $3.96 billion, or $1.81 a share, up from a profit of $3.13 billion,
Continue Reading LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — International speedskating races are returning to Lake Placid’s Olympic oval. More than 60 speedskaters from universities in 12 nations will compete in March for 13 titles at the FISU World University Championship Speed Skating event. Competition Competition starts March 2 with the women’s 1,000- and 3,000-meter events and the men’s
Continue Reading By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Recently fired Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has interviewed for the vacant job with the New York Giants. The 40-year-old Flores met with co-owners Steve Tisch and John Mara, new general manager Joe Schoen and senior vice president of player personnel Chris Mara
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High temperatures climbed into the mid-70s this afternoon, slightly warmer than yesterday. Offshore winds are strengthening through the afternoon and this evening will be cool as temperatures slide into the 50s by 9:00 p.m. A Wind Advisory will go into effect at 7:00 p.m., for gusts up to 55 MPH. The advised area includes San Bernardino and
Continue Reading By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett has agreed to become the Denver Broncos’ new head coach. He replaces Vic Fangio, who was fired a day after the Broncos finished 7-10, their sixth consecutive season out of the playoffs and fifth straight year they’ve
Continue Reading PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has a sore left knee and will miss Thursday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Lakers coach Frank Vogel said James is day to day. The Lakers play Friday night at Charlotte. The 37-year-old James is second in the league in scoring at 29.1 points per
Continue Reading PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has a sore left knee and will miss Thursday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Lakers coach Frank Vogel said James is day to day. The Lakers play Friday night at Charlotte. The 37-year-old James is second in the league in scoring at 29.1 points per
Continue ReadingBy Jeff Zeleny and Allie Malloy, CNN Sally Bissey understands the pain facing many Americans, whether she’s stocking up at the grocery store or refueling at the gas station, but she hardly believes President Joe Biden deserves all of the blame. “Inflation is frustrating. Filling your tank is expensive. Everything is expensive,” Bissey said, reflecting
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