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By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A half-dozen U.S. lobbying firms have severed ties with Russian-linked businesses over the past week. It represents a dramatic pullback for an industry that typically has few qualms about representing controversial interests. Records show that firms including McLarty Associates, BGR Government Affairs and Venable LLP abruptly canceled
Continue ReadingBy Amanda Becker Click here for updates on this story WAUKESHA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Jessalyn Torres was walking with Waukesha’s Xtreme Dance Team in the Waukesha Christmas Parade last year when a car barreled through the parade. Torres was hit in the chest and spent weeks in the hospital. She suffered a broken pelvis in
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Taje’ Kelly had a season-high 24 points, including the game-winning putback at the buzzer, as Charleston Southern narrowly beat UNC Asheville 79-78 in the first round of the Big South Conference Tourney on Wednesday. The Bulldogs took a 78-77 lead on two free throws by Silas Mason with 6.8 seconds to play.
Continue Reading By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is closing all of its brick-and-mortar bookstores, as well as its 4-star shops and pop up locations. The closures come as the online behemoth reworks its physical footprint. The move affects 66 stores in the U.S. and two in the United Kingdom. The Seattle-based
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story STANFORD, California (KPIX) — A Stanford University student found dead on campus has been identified as Katie Meyer, the star goalkeeper for the 2019 Cardinal women’s national champion soccer team. While not disclosing any details surrounding Meyer’s death, the university officials said the campus was
Continue Reading By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Oklahoma quarterback Shane Rattler says he was ready for a reset and believes he’s found it at South Carolina. Rattler isn’t sure how things went sideways for him with the Sooners, but he knew it was time for a change. He’s grateful to former
Continue Reading By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A deep, talented group of receivers came to this week’s NFL scouting combine with a simple goal. Each wants to make a statement to the league’s coaches, scouts and general managers. The process began Wednesday when most of the top draft prospects lined up at podiums
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story STOCKTON, California (KOVR) — A probation search of a student at Edison High School uncovered a loaded handgun, authorities say. The incident happened back on Feb. 28. According to the Stockton Unified School District Police Officer’s Association, San Joaquin County Probation did a search of
Continue Reading CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The Calgary Flames had a near-perfect February. March is off to a pretty good start, too. Calgary won for the 12th time in 13 games this week to extend its lead atop the Pacific Division. It’s been quite the 2021-22 turnaround for the Flames, who have put things together under coach
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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters on the ground and in the air are battling a wildfire in Southern California’s Cleveland National Forest. The fire reported around 11:20 a.m. Wednesday in the Holy Jim Trail area quickly consumed 500 acres of brush along steep slopes. Air tankers and helicopters dropped water and retardant on
Continue ReadingBy Mugo Odigwe Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A 12-year-old girl is fighting to survive after she was hit by a stray bullet Tuesday night in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, and police have announced a $15,000 reward for information leading to the shooter. “The Chicago Police Department will bring the
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: Nordstrom, Dycom rise; Abercrombie & Fitch, First Solar fall.
Continue Reading INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Osh Brown had 18 points and 13 rebounds, Shug Dickson had 14 points, seven rebounds and a career-high nine assists, and No. 13 seed Rutgers beat 12th-seeded Penn State 75-50 in the opener of the Big Ten Conference tournament. Rutgers plays No. 5 seed Indiana on Thursday after its largest winning margin
Continue Reading By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer Talks with select NHL teams and major corporate sponsors have intensified in the Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association’s bid to form a pro league within the next year. That comes from two officials with direct knowledge of the discussions who spoke with The Associated Press. An announcement is not
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Alejandra Ramos (CNN) — Apple se está preparando para su primer gran evento de productos del año. La compañía anunció el miércoles que organizará un evento virtual, con el lema “Peek Performance”, el 8 de marzo. Se rumora que Apple presentará una serie de nuevas MacBook e iMac con la segunda versión de su potente
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CAL FIRE crews were able to contain a fire that broke out at a home in Desert Hot Springs Wednesday afternoon. The fire was first reported at approximately 12:33 p.m. on the 68200 block of Calle Blanco, located south of Hacienda Avenue. Firefighters arrived at the scene and located a single-story, single-family dwelling with heavy
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By Amir Vera, Ashley Killough and Ed Lavandera, CNN A district court judge in Travis County, Texas, granted a temporary restraining order Wednesday to prevent the state from performing a child abuse investigation of a family seeking gender-affirming health care for their transgender child. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Texas and LGBTQ
Continue Reading urielblanco (CNN Español) — El número de refugiados que han huido de Ucrania a países vecinos sobrepasó los 3 millones para el 15 de marzo, según datos de la Agencia de la ONU para los Refugiados (ACNUR). La cantidad de personas en movimiento constituye “la crisis de refugiados de más rápido crecimiento en Europa desde la
Continue Reading By MICHAEL TARM and JOHN O’CONNOR Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, for decades one of the nation’s most powerful state legislators, has been charged with racketeering and bribery. An indictment unsealed Wednesday accuses the 79-year-old Chicago Democrat of leading a criminal enterprise whose purpose was to enhance the political
Continue Reading INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pete Carroll says the Seattle Seahawks aren’t open for business when teams may inquire about the availability of quarterback Russell Wilson this offseason. Carroll says the Seahawks receive questions all the time about players that might be available, but they are not interested in making a move with Wilson. Carroll was even
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