By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Deion Sanders became the NFL draft’s first fashion icon by accessorizing a black and white track suit with loads of sparkling gold jewelry and dark shades when he took the call from the Atlanta Falcons before they selected him fifth overall in 1989. As memorable as
Continue ReadingBy Marshall Cohen and Zachary Cohen, CNN Special Counsel Jack Smith has expressed interest in audio tapes recorded by former Fox News producer Abby Grossberg while she worked at the right-wing network, her lawyer said. Grossberg attorney Gerry Filippatos told CNN on Wednesday that he has given a spreadsheet to the special counsel’s team, detailing
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is overhauling its euro single currency rulebook as economies creak under high debt caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the fallout from Russia’s war on Ukraine. The overhaul would see member countries design plans outlining their fiscal targets, any measures they might use to address imbalances and the main
Continue Reading By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A big rally for Microsoft and other Big Tech stocks is helping to prop up Wall Street Wednesday, a day after stocks tumbled to their worst drop in a month. The S&P 500 was 0.2% higher in early trading, though the worries about U.S. banks
Continue ReadingBy Anna Cooban, CNN Ticketmaster has landed itself in another royal mess. The company was hired by the BBC to handle ticketing for a concert on May 7 to celebrate the ascension of King Charles to the British throne. But something went badly awry. Some fans who received an email from the ticketing site saying
Continue Reading By GIADA ZAMPANO Associated Press ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has urged European allies to accelerate negotiations leading to Ukraine’s access to the European Union. She spoke as Rome on Wednesday hosted a bilateral conference on the reconstruction of the war-torn country, attended by hundreds of Italian and Ukrainian businesses. “The future of
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Wendy’s famous chili is typically sold hot at its restaurants. Soon, Wendy’s will sell its chili in canned form at grocery stores. The fast food chain is partnering with Conagra to bring Wendy’s “beloved chili into homes across the country” in canned-form for $4.49 when it hits shelves this spring.
Continue Reading By ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden cast himself as a defender of freedom on Wednesday in his first campaign ad since launching his 2024 reelection bid, aiming to flip the script on Republicans who have traditionally seized that mantle. The television ad, which will air in major markets
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By ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden cast himself as a defender of freedom on Wednesday in his first campaign ad since launching his 2024 reelection bid, aiming to flip the script on Republicans who have traditionally seized that mantle. The television ad, which will air in major markets
Continue Reading By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press In what could prove a milestone for an industry that hopes to help address climate change, the Silicon Valley company Ohmium announced Wednesday it has raised $250 million to increase production of machines that can make clean hydrogen and displace fossil fuels. Some climate experts say burning hydrogen can substitute
Continue Reading By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press In what could prove a milestone for an industry that hopes to help address climate change, the Silicon Valley company Ohmium announced Wednesday it has raised $250 million to increase production of machines that can make clean hydrogen and displace fossil fuels. Some climate experts say burning hydrogen can substitute
Continue Reading PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech government has approved a defense military treaty with the United States. The Defense Cooperation Agreement that was greenlighted on Wednesday sets a legal framework for possible deployment of U.S. troops on Czech territory and their cooperation with the Czech armed forces. It should make any such moves easier at a
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN Beer distributors are largely sticking by Bud Light and its parent company, Anheuser-Busch, as controversy continues to embroil the brand. Two Instagram posts featuring transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney earlier this month ignited fury from the right and hurt sales. The brewing giant met with wholesalers on Tuesday at the National Beer
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN Morgan Wallen is taking vocal rest and canceling tour dates after losing his voice. The country star, who is just 11 dates into his seven-month global tour, told fans that he spoke to his doctor and has been told he is unable to sing. “After last night’s show I started losing
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN It was no trouble securing stars to appear on a television special to celebrate Carol Burnett’s 90th birthday, according to the event’s executive producer Mark Bracco. Bracco and co-executive producer Linda Gierahn spent about a year putting the show together. When it came time to secure talent for the event, Bracco
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RocÃo Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — Ibai Llanos, el popular streamer español, organiza la Velada del año 3, un evento deportivo que reúne cada año a reconocidos creadores de contenido del mundo digital, asà como a otros famosos, que se enfrentan en una serie de combates de boxeo transmitidos a través de su canal de Twitch.
Continue ReadingBy Veronica Stracqualursi and Eva McKend, CNN Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson formally kicked off his presidential campaign on Wednesday with a speech in Bentonville, Arkansas, seeking to distinguish himself from the GOP field with his long career in government and as a “consistent conservative.” “Today, I am announcing that I am a candidate for
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People from Long Beach to Indio reported feeling a small earthquake centered near Banning late Tuesday night. The US Geological Survey reported a Magnitude 3.6 quake at 11:23 p.m. centered 7 miles north northeast of Banning just north of Potrero Canyon. There were no reports of any damage or injuries, but USGS website users reported
Continue ReadingBy Jeffrey Lindblom Click here for updates on this story ALOHA, Oregon (KPTV) — A crime in Aloha at a family-run funeral home has left them heartbroken and upset, as an irreplaceable piece of memorabilia was stolen. Surveillance video shows the crime happening 10 a.m. Monday. That’s when the Springer family said the suspect missed
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Nicolas Cage says he took some “crummy” movie roles to get out of debt after some poor business decisions. In an interview with “60 Minutes,” the Oscar-winning actor said he “overinvested in real estate.” “The real estate market crashed and I couldn’t get out in time,” he said. “I paid
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