By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Celebrity dancer Cheryl Burke has confirmed reports that she and husband Matthew Lawrence are going their separate ways. In a post on her official Instagram account, Burke, known for her work on “Dancing With the Stars,” asked for “understanding and privacy” as she deals with this personal issue. “I know I
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Maksim Chmerkovskiy shared on his verified Instagram account Thursday a video of himself in his homeland after it had been invaded by Russian forces. The “Dancing With the Stars” professional dancer posted from Kyiv, Ukraine. “There’s ALWAYS another way! WAR is NEVER an answer!” Chmerkovskiy wrote in the caption. “P.S.
Continue ReadingBy Anna Bahney After weeks of increases that pushed mortgage rates close to 4%, the climb took a break last week. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.89% in the week ending February 24, down slightly from 3.92% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. Even with this decline, mortgage rates have increased by more than
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By RAF CASERT and SAM PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — World leaders are reacting to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with raw outrage and vows of unprecedented sanctions that shroud a sense of powerlessness to defend Ukraine militarily without running the risk of a wider war in Europe. The European Union and the U.S. are
Continue ReadingBy Tara Subramaniam On Tuesday, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Rick Scott unveiled a series of policies under his 11-point “Rescue America” plan, which includes completing the border wall then naming it after former President Donald Trump and a call for all Americans to pay an income tax. After Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN “Vikings” turned out to be a remarkably durable concept, so much so that they could kill off the main character and trudge onward through the mud and muck. Sailing from History channel to Netflix, “Vikings: Valhalla” should be an even bigger attraction, charting a new chapter set more than a
Continue ReadingBy Julia Horowitz, CNN Business Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine could drive prices even higher at a moment when inflation is already rising at the fastest clip in decades. Economists are racing to assess the impact of the attack, which could spark the biggest war in Europe since 1945. The conflict is
Continue Reading KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Federal authorities say a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Michigan in a non-commercial backyard flock of birds in Kalamazoo County. The Michigan cases were confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through laboratory testing. The USDA said Thursday that Michigan officials have quarantined the Kalamazoo County
Continue ReadingBy Brian Lowry, CNN The new “Law & Order” serves notice right away that it hasn’t lost its ripped-from-the-headlines edge, kicking off its 21st season with the murder of a famous singer just released from prison after raping 40 women. While the disclaimer assures everyone the story is fictional, those who might see parallels to
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Novak Djokovic will fall from No. 1 in the ATP rankings and be replaced by Daniil Medvedev after losing 6-4, 7-6 (4) to Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Championships. Djokovic’s latest stay in the top spot began in Feb. 3, 2020. His total of
Continue Reading DALLAS (AP) — A judge has approved a settlement of a lawsuit in which Boeing investors accused company directors of failing to properly oversee safety issues around the 737 Max. Under the settlement, insurers for several current and former Boeing directors will pay $237.5 million. The money will go to Boeing because investors sued on
Continue Reading By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Rick Carlisle took the Indiana Pacers job, he inherited an experienced roster with playoff aspirations. It was an attractive combination for Carlisle. Three deadline-week trades changed everything. A revamped roster and fading postseason hopes have forced the Pacers to change direction, revamp their roster and
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Se espera que una tormenta invernal de gran alcance lleve peligrosos niveles de hielo a las carreteras en partes del sur y el medio oeste el jueves antes de arrojar fuertes nevadas en el noreste. Las alertas de tiempo invernal se extienden a más de 2.400 kilómetros desde Texas
Continue Reading By RAF CASERT and FOSTER KLUG Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged to hit Russia hard for its aggression in Ukraine and ordered an asset freeze against all main Russian banks. That included VTB, Russia’s second-largest bank. Johnson said his government would aim to cut off Russia from the
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By Ryan Bergeron, CNN Amid the harrowing accounts of tragedy in Ukraine, CNN’s audience has contributed more than $8 million to the humanitarian relief work, according to Public Good, the online donation platform partnering with CNN. The help is desperately needed and greatly appreciated as aid groups scramble to care for millions of displaced Ukrainians.
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RENO, Nev. (AP) — Authorities say a Sparks police officer shot and killed a suspect during an incident in Reno. Police told local news outlets that the shooting occurred late Wednesday night after the suspect ran from Sparks police who had gone to Reno apartment complex as part of an investigation. No identities were released
Continue Reading By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Federal regulators are suing to block UnitedHealth Group’s purchase of the technology company Change Healthcare, a deal announced more than a year ago. The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday that the proposed deal would hurt competition in markets for health insurance and technology used by insurers to process
Continue ReadingCNN, CNNBUSINESS By Matt Egan, CNN Business Red-hot inflation in the United States may not cool off this year as much as many hoped, Goldman Sachs cautioned in a new report. “The inflation picture has worsened this winter as we expected, and how much it will improve later this year is now in question,” Goldman
Continue ReadingBy JASMINA ALSTON Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia (WGCL) — Fayette County Public Schools is taking a unique approach to help with a shortage of substitute teachers by training school bus drivers to do the job. The school system documented the training of 24 drivers and asked them to share why
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN It was a once in a lifetime date for many, including newlyweds rapper Da Brat and Jesseca “Judy” Dupart. The couple married on 2/22/22 at the Horse Mansion in Fairburn, Georgia, according to People magazine. Dupart explained to the publication and she and Da Brat have “been calling each other
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