Search teams in San Diego area are looking for Marine helicopter that has gone missing, authorities say
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Search teams in San Diego area are looking for Marine helicopter that has gone missing, authorities say.
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Ukraine air defenses under pressure as two Russian missile types again evade interception
By Andrew Carey and Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine’s air defenses intercepted just two-thirds of the missiles and drones fired by Russia during its latest barrage early Wednesday, as two Russian missile types in particular highlighted why Kyiv is pressing allies for more help protecting its cities. Regions right across the country were targeted
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Palm Springs Art Museum hosting Black History Nights during February
The Palm Springs Art Museum is observing Black History Month. An exhibit called “The New Black Renaissance” features eight Black artists from Southern California. “The New Black Renaissance” is a collaborative project with the Palm Springs Black History Committee. The exhibit displays art that provides ideas of social justice, culture and Black stories. The museum
Continue ReadingGermany sells shares in postal company for $2.3 billion to help finance railway improvements
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s state-owned development bank has sold shares in the company that owns the national postal service for about 2.1 billion euros ($2.3 billion). The sale reduces the government’s stake and raises money to help finance improvements to the country’s rail network. The sale of a 4% stake in DHL Group cuts the
Continue ReadingFormer Czech leader Babis loses final appeal over collaboration with communist-era secret police
PRAGUE (AP) — Former Czech populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis has lost his final appeal in Slovakia in a case concerning allegations that he collaborated with communist-era secret police in what was then Czechoslovakia. Babis, who was born in Slovakia, was suing the Institute for National Memory, which holds parts of his secret police files.
Continue ReadingKansas City artist captures the magic of the Chiefs on canvas ahead of Super Bowl LVIII
By Nydja Hood Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — The colors red, white and yellow have become synonymous with Kansas City. Artists are using these colors to capture the spirit of the team and get fans excited for the Super Bowl. “I was very shy as a kid, very
Continue Reading‘Puppy Bowl’ celebrates a big anniversary this year, one that shelter and rescue pups will cheer
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The annual “Puppy Bowl” turns 20 this year, well over middle age in dog years. But does the sheer cuteness of it really ever get old? “Who doesn’t want to watch dogs play all day long?” asks Laurie Johnson, the director of Florida Little Dog
Continue ReadingScore one for red, the color, thanks to Taylor, Travis and the red vs. red Super Bowl
By LEANNE ITALIE AP Lifestyles Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It’s ever-present on the lips of Taylor Swift and the uniforms of both Super Bowl teams. It’s all over streetwear and along the Gucci runway. It’s amid the sea of Valentine’s Day goods and in the rise of bright, dopamine home decor. The color red
Continue ReadingThe Kansas City Chiefs are honoring the only woman to attend all 57 Super Bowls
By Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — As the Kansas City Chiefs battle in Sunday’s Super Bowl, sharp-eyed fans may spot a patch on the players’ jerseys bearing the letters “NKH.” The initials, in gold letters inside a football, aren’t a fancy new logo — they’re a tribute to Norma Knobel Hunt, a former minority owner
Continue ReadingChiefs Catholic Chaplain shares how he inspires reigning Chiefs champions
By Alex Love Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — The pre-game hype speeches by Patrick Mahomes and Coach Andy Reid have been seen by many on social media. However, Father Richard Rocha of St. Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church has his own way of pumping up players, through the power
Continue ReadingFreelance journalists win $100,000 prizes for work impacting underrepresented communities
NEW YORK (AP) — Two freelance journalists have won $100,000 prizes for work that impacts underrepresented communities. The American Mosaic Journalism Prize has been given annually since 2018 by the Heising-Simons Foundation. It’s believed to be the largest prize in dollar value given out to a journalist. Writer Dara T. Mathis of Maryland won for
Continue ReadingCatering to the food movie, ‘The Taste of Things’ serves up a mouthwatering feast
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Since before Charlie Chaplin made bread rolls dance in “The Gold Rush,” cinema and cuisine have been as intertwined as the spaghetti of “The Lady and the Tramp.” But a real food movie is a rarer delicacy. It’s a rich and savory tradition that gets
Continue ReadingToby Keith hailed his wife Tricia Lucus as his ‘best nurse’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Before his death this week from stomach cancer, Toby Keith reflected on how integral his wife was to helping him his live with the disease. “She’s been a trouper. She’s the best nurse,” Keith said of his wife of almost 40 years, Tricia Lucas, in a recent interview
Continue ReadingPaxlovid can lessen the chance of a severe COVID-19 illness. Why is it underused?
By KENYA HUNTER AP Health Writer Tens of thousands of Americans are hospitalized with COVID-19 every week. Thousands die from it every month. And yet, an antiviral treatment proven to lessen the chances of severe outcomes is going underused. The drug, Paxlovid, is lauded by experts as a powerful tool that can prevent hospitalization and
Continue ReadingFlorida attorney general set to ask state Supreme Court to keep abortion protections off the ballot
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s attorney general is expected to ask the state Supreme Court to keep an abortion-rights measure off November’s ballot. Justices will hear arguments Wednesday over whether the proposed amendment to protect access to abortion can go before voters. Attorney General Ashley Moody has said the ballot
Continue ReadingCase of woman accused of setting Mobile hospital room on fire heads to grand jury
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A grand jury will be getting the case of the woman accused of setting fire to a Mobile hospital room. Robin Dyess gave up her right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday. The fire happened last month at Mobile Infirmary. No one
Continue ReadingAnother accident like Boeing’s door plug blowout could happen again, NTSB chair says
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, says that the problem that resulted in a door plug blowing out of a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet minutes into a January 5 flight could happen again. “Of course, something like this can happen again,” she told
Continue ReadingAnother accident like Boeing’s door plug blowout could happen again, NTSB chair says
CNN, NTSB, FAA By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, says that the problem that resulted in a door plug blowing out of a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet minutes into a January 5 flight could happen again. “Of course, something like this can happen
Continue ReadingThousands of Spanish farmers stage a second day of tractor protests over EU policies and prices
By CIARÁN GILES and RAF CASERT Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Thousands of farmers in Spain have staged a second day of tractor protests across the country. The demonstrations have mirrored protests across Europe. Spanish farmers blocked highways and caused traffic jams to demand changes in European Union farming policies. They are also calling for
Continue ReadingFamily car shot into after rolling gun battle in Foley, two children inside
By Ariel Mallory Click here for updates on this story FOLEY, Alabama (WALA) — Terrifying moments for one family in Foley after they were caught in the middle of a gun battle. Foley police releasing new details Tuesday saying people in two different cars started shooting at each other. We’re told one vehicle not connected
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