By Melanie Zanona House Speaker Kevin McCarthy defended his controversial move to grant Fox News host Tucker Carlson access to security footage from the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, telling the New York Times he “promised.” “I was asked in the press about these tapes, and I said they do belong to the
Continue ReadingGermán Padinger (CNN Español) — Semanas antes del inicio de la guerra de Rusia en Ucrania, el 24 de febrero de 2022, aún muchos líderes y analistas se negaban a creer que una guerra convencional podía volver a estallar en el corazón de Europa. Y, sin embargo, ocurrió y fue la primera de una serie
Continue ReadingBy Jay Kenney and Olivia Schueller Click here for updates on this story VERNON, Connecticut (WFSB) — The Connecticut Pharmacist’s Association plans to speak on Tuesday about a proposal to improve access to contraceptives in the state. The proposal would allow pharmacists to prescribe certain birth control products without first needing to see a doctor.
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By MARK PRATT Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Dr. Seuss fans might find their hearts growing three sizes this coming holiday season with the release of a sequel to the 1957 classic children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” The new book picks up one year after the original, and like the first, teaches a
Continue ReadingBy Olivia Schueller and Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story CONNECTICUT (WFSB) — Guns are getting into the wrong hands, and one Connecticut gun owner is advocating for others to lock up their firearms at home. The American Academy of Pediatrics said 4.6 million American children live in homes with at least
Continue ReadingBy Natasha O’Neill, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — The subtle lyric switch in Canada’s national anthem at an NBA All-Star game was not taken lightly by Canadian singer Jully Black. Black joined CTV’s Your Morning on Wednesday, to explain the thought process behind the change from “O
Continue ReadingBy Olivia Bowden, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — A significant lack of research on cancer in Black communities in Canada is hurting the population, and data urgently needs to be collected in order to improve the health-care system and patient outcomes, according to a new study. While
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore and Alicia Wallace, CNN The US economy grew at a 2.7% annual rate in the final three months of the year, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. That’s less than the previous estimate of 2.9% growth in the quarter. The slower increase in gross domestic product, a broad measure of economic activity, could
Continue ReadingBy Brian Fung and Hanna Ziady, CNN The European Commission has banned TikTok from official devices because of concerns about cybersecurity, a move sharply criticized by the company in its latest run-in with Western governments over how it handles user data. Commission staff have until March 15 to delete the short-form video app, owned by
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story HAZEL DELL, Washington (KPTV) — The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after an attempted carjacking in Hazel Dell on Tuesday. Deputies say a man was filling the air in his car’s tires at the ampm at 609 NE 99th Street
Continue ReadingBy Homero De la Fuente, Melissa Alonso, Wayne Sterling and George Ramsay, CNN Shortly after being labeled a “cooperative witness” in a murder case, Alabama freshman forward Brandon Miller scored 41 points, including the game’s winner, to lead the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide to a 78-76 overtime victory over unranked South Carolina. A chorus
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A Portland man was sentenced to federal prison Tuesday for punching a U.S. Postal Service employee and trying to steal mail from a post office, according to the U.S Attorney’s Office – District of Oregon. According to court documents, 53-year-old Dellmon
Continue ReadingCNN By Amanda Musa, John Bonifield and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Clara Pitts has always strived for perfection. The 17-year-old Utah native has been named a 2023 National Merit Scholarship finalist. And she heads to Brigham Young University as a freshman this fall. But despite all of her achievements, Clara has one thing weighing on her
Continue ReadingCNN, KSFY, WCCO, KGO, KCRA, KARE, UTAH DOT, BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORT, MARTY HEILMAN,@MSPPIO_NW/, TWITTER, @CHPSANFRANCISCO, CNN Barry Neild, CNN Another day of harsh winter weather brought continued air travel misery across the United States on Thursday with more than 1,100 flights canceled and thousands more delayed by snow storms and plunging temperatures. As of
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN) — La Comisión Europea prohibió este jueves instalar y usar TikTok en dispositivos oficiales, lo que marca el último reto de una entidad gubernamental a la plataforma de redes sociales. Citando preocupaciones de seguridad cibernética, los funcionarios dijeron que la decisión de este jueves se aplica solo a los dispositivos supervisados por
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — La economía estadounidense creció a un ritmo anual del 2,7% en los tres últimos meses del año pasado, según informó este jueves el Departamento de Comercio. Esa cifra es inferior a la estimación anterior de un crecimiento del 2,9% en el trimestre. El menor aumento del producto interior bruto, una
Continue ReadingBy Ariel Mallory Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Some parade revelers got a little more than they bargained for on Fat Tuesday. Cell phone video captured a float rider spraying a fire extinguisher into the crowd during the King Felix parade. They weren’t too happy about it. Kristen Perez
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences doesn’t want another incident like Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, but they are planning for the unexpected. In an interview with Time magazine, the Academy’s chief executive officer, Bill Kramer, said there will now be a crisis team on
Continue ReadingCNNEE (CNN) — A medida que el clima extremo empeora por la crisis climática, cada vez son más comunes los cortes de energía en Estados Unidos. Esto se debe a que la demanda de electricidad aumenta y la infraestructura energética del país se vuelve más vieja y más vulnerable. En septiembre de 2022, un análisis
Continue ReadingBy Amy Woodyatt, CNN When you’ve won two consecutive Women’s World Cup trophies, there is an expectation that you can win a coveted third. This isn’t lost on Megan Rapinoe, who — having last led her squad to victory in 2019 — goes into this year’s tournament feeling the pressure of a “three-peat.” The “three-peat
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