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BERLIN (AP) — Russian officials say their demand that natural gas be paid for in rubles doesn’t mean supplies will be immediately interrupted. Gas used for heating and electricity is still flowing from Russia to Europe on Friday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says “payments on shipments in progress right now must be made not this
Continue ReadingBy Steve Large Click here for updates on this story WEST SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — People in an upscale West Sacramento community are on edge after a prowler was caught on a home surveillance camera creeping through a backyard, hopping onto a roof and breaking a window. It happened in a gated community called “The
Continue ReadingBy Troy Washington Click here for updates on this story MARSHALL, Texas (KTBS) — Police in Marshall are looking for the suspects who shot and killed a man found in a historic cemetery in the city. The victim has been identified as Akeivyon McMillan, 20, of Jefferson. The body was found at Powder Mill Cemetery
Continue ReadingBy Laura Haefeli Click here for updates on this story WOODLAND, California (KOVR) — Another viral TikTok challenge has gone wrong, but this time in Woodland. Police say the “Orbeez Challenge” encourages young people to shoot gel beads out of toy guns. “It can get really out of hand,” said one Woodland High School student.
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are starting the second quarter with slight gains after the government reported another month of robust hiring. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite are heading toward gains for the week; the Dow Jones Industrial Average is also up Friday but still on track for a weekly decline. A resurgence of
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By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The rape trial involving Celta Vigo forward Santi Mina and another Spanish soccer player has closed with both men maintaining their innocence. A state prosecutor is asking for eight years of prison for Mina. The alleged victim’s own lawyers are seeking 9 1/2 years. Ibiza player
Continue Reading By RADUL RADOVANOVIC Associated Press CITLUK, Serbia (AP) — Serbian authorities say an accident in a mine in central Serbia has killed 8 people and wounded 18 others. The accident in the Soko coal mine happened shortly after 4 a.m. State media RTS reported that part of the mine pit collapsed, releasing the methane gas
Continue ReadingBy Chris Tye Click here for updates on this story GARY, Indiana (WBBM) — Sgt. William Fazekas is the the Gary police officer shot at 45 times last month after a traffic stop. A makeshift tourniquet from a co-worker saved his life. On Wednesday, as Sgt. Fazekas continues to heal, some of Gary’s youngest had
Continue Reading By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dawn Staley is not certain there will ever be true equity among the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament. Staley has led top-seeded South Carolina into its second straight Final Four, where the Gamecocks will face Louisville on Friday night for a spot in the championship game.
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By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dawn Staley is not certain there will ever be true equity among the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament. Staley has led top-seeded South Carolina into its second straight Final Four, where the Gamecocks will face Louisville on Friday night for a spot in the championship game.
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, CNN Business A House committee will investigate how Amazon treats its workers, following the death of six employees in December when the distribution center they were working in was struck by a tornado. The House Oversight Committee sent a letter to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Thursday demanding documents about company practices. It
Continue ReadingBy Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business Curious about cryptocurrencies? Some employers may soon offer you the option to invest in bitcoin and other digital currencies through your 401(k). There is increasing discussion at financial service firms about how they could best provide a relatively safe crypto option in 401(k)s and other employer-sponsored retirement plans. For instance,
Continue ReadingBy Brittany Whitehead Click here for updates on this story GREENVILLE, South Carolina (WLOS) — Greenville County authorities said a 12-year-old student was killed in a shooting Thursday afternoon at a middle school in Greenville, South Carolina. Although the sheriff’s office has not released the victim’s name, a family liaison who spoke with News 13
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Germán Padinger (CNN) — Un funcionario ruso acusó a Ucrania de haber atacado con helicópteros un depósito de combustible en territorio de Rusia este viernes, mientras aparecían imágenes de las instalaciones envueltas en llamas. Es la primera vez desde el inicio de la guerra a fines de febrero que se reportan ataques fuera de Ucrania.
Continue Reading LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool right back Trent Alexander-Arnold has recovered quickly from a hamstring injury and could play Saturday against Watford. The England international’s return is a big boost for Liverpool ahead of a Champions League quarterfinal match at Benfica on Tuesday and a Premier League showdown with Manchester City the following Sunday. Liverpool
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CNN By Eric Levenson, CNN The brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo were kept in Chicago Police detention for nearly two days after they were accused of attacking the “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett in a homophobic and racist hate crime. In the 47th hour of that detention, in a small fluorescently lit room painted a bland
Continue Reading CNN By Eric Levenson, CNN The brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo were kept in Chicago Police detention for nearly two days after they were accused of attacking the “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett in a homophobic and racist hate crime. In the 47th hour of that detention, in a small fluorescently lit room painted a bland
Continue Reading CNN By Eric Levenson, CNN The brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo were kept in Chicago Police detention for nearly two days after they were accused of attacking the “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett in a homophobic and racist hate crime. In the 47th hour of that detention, in a small fluorescently lit room painted a bland
Continue Reading CNN By Eric Levenson, CNN The brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo were kept in Chicago Police detention for nearly two days after they were accused of attacking the “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett in a homophobic and racist hate crime. In the 47th hour of that detention, in a small fluorescently lit room painted a bland
Continue ReadingBy Deidre McPhillips, CNN Fewer people are hospitalized with Covid-19 in the United States now than at any other point in the pandemic, but hospitals and staff continue to feel the strain. As of Friday, there are 16,138 people in the hospital with Covid-19 — fewer than there have ever been since the US Department
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