By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Tara Lipinski was a sprightly 15-year-old ballerina-on-ice when she won figure skating gold at the 1998 Nagano Olympics. Sarah Hughes but a year older when she did the same thing four years later in Salt Lake City. In fact, six of the past seven Olympic champions in women’s figure
Continue ReadingBy Allison Morrow, CNN Business Editor’s Note: This story is part of CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here. RETAIL THERAPY Never underestimate just how much Americans are willing to spend to soothe ourselves in the midst of a crisis. The US economy grew 5.7% last year,
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By COLLEEN LONG, ZEKE MILLER and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Stephen Breyer is making it official, telling President Joe Biden in a letter that he will step down from the court later this year. The Supreme Court released Breyer’s retirement letter Thursday, ahead of the 83-year-old justice’s appearance with the president
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NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff’s office has turned off public comments on its social media posts because too many people are reporting crimes there rather than calling 911 or submitting tips through the agency’s website. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has for years maintained popular accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram,
Continue ReadingBy Jasmina Alston Click here for updates on this story DEKALB COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — A family said at least 50 shots were fired into their DeKalb county home Tuesday night while they were sleeping. Tamika, who didn’t want to be identified, told CBS46 that she woke up to the sound of gunshots and bullets
Continue ReadingBy Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business The Federal Reserve may have a playbook for how it plans to tackle inflation and keep the economy humming along. But as any sports fan knows, the best coaches always have to adapt to what’s happening in the game. Sometimes, the strategy has to change. Investors understandably don’t
Continue Reading SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Iran became the first team from Asia to qualify for this year’s World Cup in Qatar with a 1-0 win over Iraq in Tehran. Medhi Taremi’s goal early in the second half at the Azadi Stadium secured a third straight World Cup appearance for Iran with three Group A games
Continue Reading By COLLEEN LONG, ZEKE MILLER, MICHAEL BALSAMO and JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Stephen Breyer is making it official, telling President Joe Biden in a letter that he will step down from the court later this year. The Supreme Court released Breyer’s retirement letter Thursday, ahead of the 83-year-old justice’s appearance with
Continue ReadingBy Zac Summers Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A metro Atlanta man who was crushed while on the job is out of the hospital and undergoing rehabilitation at the Shepherd Center. Devin Nealy is hopeful his best friend, Kevin Freeman, who he considers a brother, will live a full life
Continue Reading By THOMAS ADAMSON AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — The name Kim Jones dominated Paris fashion for a second week running as the indefatigable Briton who designs for Dior Men’s was back on the runway to present his latest couture collection for Fendi. Following in the steps of the late Karl Lagerfeld at the Roman
Continue ReadingBy Kari Barrows Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Authorities are searching for a suspect they believe is behind three breaking and entering cases that occurred all in the same day. The Asheville Police Department (APD) says the break-ins happened around 4 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 23 in the
Continue Reading By JESSICA GRESKO and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement gives President Joe Biden a chance to make his first nomination to the high court. It’s also a chance for Biden to fulfill a campaign promise to nominate the first Black woman to the high court. The women
Continue Reading By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the situation says former Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is the new head coach of the Chicago Bears. He is tasked with turning around a franchise mired in mediocrity for much of the past decade. The person confirmed the
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — Xiomara Castro, que este jueves se convierte en la primera mujer en ocupar el cargo de presidenta de Honduras, dio a conocer a los miembros que conformarán su gabinete. Quién es Xiomara Castro, la esposa del derrocado Manuel Zelaya que es la primera presidenta de Honduras En su cuenta de Twitter,
Continue ReadingBy Orko Manna Click here for updates on this story Folsom, California (KCRA) — A Folsom High School teen said classmates have been saying racist comments to her and about her — both at school and online. Folsom High School freshman Aniyha Pier, 15, and her mother Tiffany Amos told KCRA 3 this is not
Continue Reading By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Federal labor officials say Amazon workers have lined up enough support to vote on whether to unionize a New York City warehouse. It’s a big step forward after a setback this fall for one of the first organizing drives at the nation’s largest online retailer. The
Continue ReadingBy Kalyn Norwood Click here for updates on this story SANTA FE, New Mexico (KOAT) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham spent part of her day on Wednesday in a classroom teaching. She signed up to become a substitute to help with the teacher shortage. It’s not every day your teacher is also the governor, but
Continue Reading ARCATA, Calif. (AP) — The California State University system now has a third Cal Poly. Cal State trustees on Wednesday approved a new designation for Humboldt State University. The school will now be officially called California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, and known as Cal Poly Humboldt. It’s the system’s first polytechnic university in Northern California.
Continue Reading FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Lee Smith plans to build a gym and mentor young athletes after announcing his retirement from the NFL. The 34-year-old tight end spent 11 seasons in the league, playing for the Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders and Atlanta Falcons. He was known mostly for his blocking skills, finishing his career with
Continue Reading FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Lee Smith plans to build a gym and mentor young athletes after announcing his retirement from the NFL. The 34-year-old tight end spent 11 seasons in the league, playing for the Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders and Atlanta Falcons. He was known mostly for his blocking skills, finishing his career with
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