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By Johannes Sasay-Wada and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — Sheila Johnson, billionaire co-owner of WNBA franchise Washington Mystics, has criticized Time for its awarding of “Athlete of the Year” to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. On Tuesday, the outlet bestowed the honor on the 22-year-old after her stellar year, in which she broke multiple college,
Continue ReadingCNN By Johannes Sasay-Wada and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — Sheila Johnson, billionaire co-owner of WNBA franchise Washington Mystics, has criticized Time for its awarding of “Athlete of the Year” to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. On Tuesday, the outlet bestowed the honor on the 22-year-old after her stellar year, in which she broke multiple
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Parolees and probationers who’ve completed a life-changing reentry program are celebrating a major milestone today — they’re graduating. The Shreveport Probation and Parole Office and GEO Reentry Services helps individuals turn their lives around by preparing them for life after jail
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Por CNN en Español Genaro García Luna, secretario de Seguridad Pública de México durante la presidencia de Felipe Calderón (2006-2012) y quien fue condenado por narcotráfico en una corte de Estados Unidos a 38 años de cárcel, ha sido trasladado a una prisión de Oklahoma, le dijo este jueves a CNN su abogado, César de
Continue ReadingBy Matt Egan and Paula Newton, CNN (CNN) — Canada could retaliate against President-elect Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs by shutting down energy flows to the United States, a top Canadian official warned. “We will go to the extent of cutting off their energy going down to Michigan, going down to New York State and over
Continue ReadingCNN By Matt Egan and Paula Newton, CNN (CNN) — Canada could retaliate against President-elect Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs by shutting down energy flows to the United States, a top Canadian official warned. “We will go to the extent of cutting off their energy going down to Michigan, going down to New York State and
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s hiring of NFL coaching great Bill Belichick marks another sign of the growing influence of the NFL on college football. The challenges of managing the transfer portal and looming revenue sharing for athletes has led teams to take on more NFL-like structures to their programs.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Daniel Penny, a military veteran who choked an agitated New York subway rider and was acquitted of homicide this week, has been invited by Vice President-elect JD Vance to join Donald Trump’s suite at the Army-Navy football game on Saturday. The Marine veteran was cleared of criminally negligent
Continue ReadingAP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — At the end of every year, great art inevitably gets overlooked. A top 10 list doesn’t leave a lot of room for discovery. In music, that sometimes means the most innovative records lose out to make room for other titles. In this list, Associated Press music writer Maria
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BOSTON (AP) — McKinsey & Company consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work to help opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma boost the sales of the highly addictive drug OxyContin, according to court papers filed in Virginia on Friday. As part of the deal with the
Continue ReadingThe holidays are a joyful time spent with family and friends. But to make the most of this season, it’s important to know how to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, the flu, and COVID-19. To keep you and your family healthy, doctors recommend the following: Updated vaccinations are the most impactful way to prevent
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer Some banks and banking trade groups are suing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over a finalized rule that limits overdraft fees banks can charge. The rule is part of President Joe Biden administration’s campaign to reduce junk fees that hit consumers on everyday purchases, including banking services. A lawsuit has been filed
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Saudi Arabia says that to host the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, it will build or renovate 15 stadiums, create a futuristic city and expand airports and public transport in a massive buildout to accommodate millions of athletes, coaches and spectators. That will emit tons of planet-warming greenhouse gases as concrete and
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A U.S. Navy warship will make a port call next week in Cambodia, China’s close ally in Southeast Asia, the first such visit in eight years. Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defense said on Friday that USS Savannah will dock at the port of Sihanoukville on the Gulf of
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday, ending the former Pro Bowler’s short tenure with the team. Beckham had missed the past two days of practice for what the team called personal reasons. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel indicated Friday that the decision to
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By Rob Picheta and Chris Liakos, CNN Paris (CNN) — France’s embattled President Emmanuel Macron has appointed centrist ally Francois Bayrou as prime minister, he announced on Friday, as he seeks to calm a political crisis that has left his authority dwindling by the day. Macron’s office made the announcement a week after the former
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A bird strike took out one of an American Airlines jet’s two engines after takeoff from New York’s LaGuardia Airport and forced the the plane to turn around and land at John F. Kennedy International Airport, authorities said Friday. “Mayday mayday mayday American 1722 engine failure,” the pilot of
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Manchester City defender Kyle Walker condemned the “vile, racist and threatening” online abuse he received on social media after the team’s 2-0 loss to Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday. Walker, 34, posted two Instagram Stories showing screenshots of messages he received on Thursday, one of which included
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — As they were coming in for a landing, a “plume” of bad weather suddenly appeared in front of Hawaiian Airlines pilots who hit severe turbulence just seconds later. Dozens of passengers were injured. Passengers experienced a “hard jolt” and then a “free fall” sensation. One passenger crawled back to
Continue ReadingBy Jeremiah Estrada Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Former Punahou girls basketball coach Dwayne Yuen pleaded guilty to child exploitation and harassment offenses involving 10 victims. The 51-year-old changed his plea today after he previously pleaded not guilty in October 2023. Yuen pleaded guilty to committing crimes against three minors.
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