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CNN By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday said that the US has “seen a number of missteps” by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. In offering an assessment of Russia’s troops, Austin told CNN’s Don Lemon in an exclusive interview, conducted in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, that the Russians
Continue ReadingBy Sandee LaMotte, CNN Some people with pain, anxiety or depression who obtain medical marijuana cards may overuse marijuana within a short time frame, leading to cannabis use disorder while failing to improve their symptoms, a new study found. Cannabis use disorder, also known as marijuana use disorder, is associated with dependence on the use
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Dale, CNN Three American troops that a Russian media outlet claimed had been killed in Ukraine are all alive, and none are in Ukraine, the National Guard said in a Thursday statement. The three men described by Russian website Pravda.ru as slain American “mercenaries” were deployed to Ukraine with the Tennessee National Guard
Continue ReadingCNN By Daniel Dale, CNN Three American troops that a Russian media outlet claimed had been killed in Ukraine are all alive, and none are in Ukraine, the National Guard said in a Thursday statement. The three men described by Russian website Pravda.ru as slain American “mercenaries” were deployed to Ukraine with the Tennessee National
Continue ReadingCNN By Sean Lyngaas, Kylie Atwood and Brian Fung, CNN The information campaign over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is in full swing as a wide cast of characters — from the US State Department to Ukrainian hackers to Arnold Schwarzenegger — tries to circumvent Russian censors to get the truth about the war on Ukraine
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PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is OK with dentists being able to handle those pesky wrinkles around your eyes by injecting Botox. The Republican signed legislation allowing them to give shots of Botox or dermal fillers after it overwhelmingly passed the Legislature. Dentists testified that they’re uniquely qualified to give Botox shots because
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer, Ryan Nobles, Gloria Borger, Paula Reid and Jamie Gangel, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection is planning to produce a multi-media presentation and hire a writer as part of its effort to turn its largely secretive work into a compelling narrative, multiple sources tell CNN. The online
Continue Reading By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s urban water users and farmers who rely on supplies from state reservoirs will get less than planned this year. State water officials said Friday they’ll only give 5% of requested water supplies to contractors of the State Water Project, which provides water for 27 million
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By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s urban water users and farmers who rely on supplies from state reservoirs will get less than planned this year. State water officials said Friday they’ll only give 5% of requested water supplies to contractors of the State Water Project, which provides water for 27 million
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ROME (AP) — Mario Balotelli has been left off Italy’s squad for the World Cup playoffs. The European champion is also without midfielder Manuel Locatelli after he tested positive for COVID-19. Italy faces North Macedonia in Palermo, Sicily, on Thursday. The winner will play at Portugal or Turkey for a spot at the tournament in
Continue ReadingBy Tara John, Uliana Pavlova and Anastasia Graham-Yooll, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin justified the invasion of Ukraine at a rally in Moscow on Friday, where his speech was abruptly cut off on the state TV broadcast in what the Kremlin described as a technical error. Tens of thousands of people waved the Russian flag
Continue Reading By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Freshman Jabari Smith 20 points and 14 rebounds as second-seeded Auburn pulled away from Jacksonville State late in the first half to win its 10th straight NCAA Tournament opener 80-61 in the Midwest Region. Walker Kessler finished a block shy of a triple-double with 13
Continue Reading BALTIMORE (AP) — The operator of a cargo ship that ran aground in the Chesapeake Bay has a plan to refloat the stranded ship. Evergreen said Friday that the plan involves releasing ballast to lighten the load of the Ever Forward, and dredging around the ship to create space between the propeller and rudder and
Continue ReadingBy Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN The American Bar Association on Friday rated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as “well qualified” — its highest rating — to serve on the US Supreme Court, ahead of her confirmation hearings next week. The association’s Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary was unanimous in its evaluation of Jackson’s professional qualifications. “The
Continue Reading By FOSTER NIUMATA Associated Press Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones has lauded the bonds between rugby, family and community on the eve of becoming the first player in international rugby to appear 150 times for their country. Jones returns from double shoulder surgery to feature for Wales for the first time in 20 weeks when
Continue Reading By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A defense attorney for a man charged with fatally shooting former NBA player Lorenzen Wright attempted to poke holes in the testimony of a convicted killer who said Wright’s ex-wife gave him details about the slaying. Jimmie Martin has provided key testimony in the trial of
Continue Reading By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Freddie Freeman has joined the Dodgers for his first workout since agreeing to a $162 million, six-year contract to join Los Angeles’ powerhouse roster. Freeman arrived at the Dodgers’ Camelback Ranch training complex in a suit and tie, but he quickly got into Dodger Blue
Continue Reading By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Freddie Freeman has joined the Dodgers for his first workout since agreeing to a $162 million, six-year contract to join Los Angeles’ powerhouse roster. Freeman arrived at the Dodgers’ Camelback Ranch training complex in a suit and tie, but he quickly got into Dodger Blue
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Nine-time Emmy award-winning writer, director, and producer, David Lee was honored with a star on the Walk of the Stars Palm Springs. The ceremony took place at the Downtown Park behind the stage. Have you ever walked the #PalmSpringsWalkofTheStars?! Today @ 3 p.m. the @PSpringsChamber is honoring writer, director and producer David Lee with the
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California could soon become a refuge for trans youth from some conservative states. Democatic state lawmakers announced new legislation Thursday that would make the Golden State a safe haven for transgender children being targeted in states like Texas. “If you need a place to go, if it’s not safe for you in the state that
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