January 2022

‘Last Cuentista,’ ‘Unspeakable’ win children’s book awards

January 24, 2022 10:05 AM Associated Press

By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Donna Barba Higuera’s “The Last Cuentista,” a post-apocalyptic tale of a young girl who…

Watford fires Ranieri after falling into EPL relegation zone

January 24, 2022 10:05 AM Associated Press

WATFORD, England (AP) — Claudio Ranieri has been fired by Watford after 3 1/2 months in charge of the Premier League team that has just slipped…

A man washes a car at a fundraiser in Phoeniz

Family and friends hold car wash fundraiser for Phoenix mother found dead

January 24, 2022 10:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Alexis Cortez, Whitney Clark Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO) — Family and friends gathered on…

Texas sheriff’s deputy struck, killed while conducting off-duty motorcycle escort

January 24, 2022 10:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Gregory Lemos, CNN The Harris County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office on Monday said one of its officers was struck and killed overnight while…

Snow blankets Athens, Greek islands and Turkey’s Istanbul

January 24, 2022 10:04 AM Associated Press

By ELENA BECATOROS and NICHOLAS PAPHITIS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A severe snowstorm has disrupted air and road traffic in the Greek…

Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points

January 24, 2022 10:02 AM Scott Rates

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Monday as financial markets buckled in anticipation of inflation-fighting measures…

Another winter storm is streaking across the northern Plains this week. But it won’t stop Plowy McPlowface, one of Minnesota’s famed snowplows

January 24, 2022 10:02 AM CNN

By Judson Jones and Jennifer Gray, CNN This week, another winter storm is streaking across the northern Plains and the Midwest, dropping a few inches…

Another winter storm is streaking across the northern Plains this week. But it won’t stop Plowy McPlowface, one of Minnesota’s famed snowplows

January 24, 2022 10:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Judson Jones and Jennifer Gray, CNN This week, another winter storm is streaking across the northern Plains and the Midwest, dropping a few inches…

Ole Miss enters AP women’s poll for 1st time in 15 years

January 24, 2022 9:59 AM Associated Press

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Mississippi is in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll for the first time in 15 years, coming in at…

El desplome en Wall Street no termina: el Dow cayó en picada 1.000 puntos

January 24, 2022 9:58 AM CNN Newsource

macamilarincon (CNN Business) –– Wall Street volvió a tener una jornada con cifras en rojo este lunes con el Dow desplomándose, mientras a los…

A goat snacks on a Chistmas tree in Philadelphia as part of the Philly Goat project.

Philly Goat Project holds annual Christmas tree recycling event

January 24, 2022 9:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Todd Haas Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The Philly Goat Project is host to one of the…

Wildfire near California’s Big Sur coast 35% contained

January 24, 2022 9:54 AM Associated Press

BIG SUR, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire that erupted last week amid strong winds in rugged mountains near California’s Big Sur coast remains 35%…

Mirage Hotel volcano, icon on Vegas Strip, to get demolished

January 24, 2022 9:54 AM Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The landmark volcano that spits fire outside the Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas will soon be snuffed out. KLAS-TV reports…

Lawmaker’s claim of anti-Muslim bias is new blow to UK govt

January 24, 2022 9:52 AM Associated Press

By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered an investigation into a Conservative lawmaker’s…

Warriors switch up practice routine, say it pays dividends

January 24, 2022 9:49 AM Associated Press

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors’ new-look coaching staff has helped Steve Kerr tweak his…

Warriors switch up practice routine, say it pays dividends

January 24, 2022 9:49 AM Associated Press

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors’ new-look coaching staff has helped Steve Kerr tweak his…

Abigail Disney takes her fight to her family’s turf

January 24, 2022 9:47 AM CNN

By David Goldman, CNN Business Abigail Disney, a longtime critic of her family’s business, is taking her fight to Disney’s turf: The big…

PG&E’s criminal probation to end amid ongoing safety worries

January 24, 2022 9:46 AM Associated Press

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Business Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The nation’s largest utility, Pacific Gas & Electric, is poised to emerge from…

Mourners release balloons in memory of 50-year-old Desiree Charmaine Whitehead Jainlett

Vigil held for mother killed in Philadelphia hit-and-run; suspects sought

January 24, 2022 9:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Jaclyn Lee Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Blue and pink balloons took over the corners…

Ireland's Foreign Minister Simon Coveney

Russian naval exercises off Ireland’s coast ‘not welcome,’ says Foreign Minister

January 24, 2022 9:45 AM CNN

By Niamh Kennedy and James Frater, CNN Planned Russian naval exercises within Ireland’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) are “not…

Russian naval exercises off Ireland’s coast ‘not welcome,’ says Foreign Minister

January 24, 2022 9:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Niamh Kennedy and James Frater, CNN Planned Russian naval exercises within Ireland’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) are “not…

Ana de Armas fans are suing Universal Pictures after they said they felt tricked into watching a film from which her scenes were cut.

Fans sue Universal Pictures for cutting Ana de Armas from film

January 24, 2022 9:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Ryan, CNN Two fans of the actress Ana de Armas are suing the studio Universal Pictures for allegedly duping them into renting a film…

In global 5G race, European Union is told to step up pace

January 24, 2022 9:39 AM Associated Press

BRUSSELS (AP) — A European Union watchdog has warned that the EU faces much bigger economic and security threats unless member countries step up…

Douglas teen pleads guilty in terrorism case

January 24, 2022 9:39 AM Associated Press

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (AP) — A 14-year-old boy suspected of building pipe bombs in his Douglas home will serve at least 18 months in a juvenile…

US pharmacies are rolling out free N95 masks as free Covid-19 tests begin to arrive in the mail

January 24, 2022 9:37 AM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard and Betsy Klein, CNN Just as free Covid-19 tests are landing in the mailboxes of people who ordered them, the first free N95…

US pharmacies are rolling out free N95 masks as free Covid-19 tests begin to arrive in the mail

January 24, 2022 9:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard and Betsy Klein, CNN Just as free Covid-19 tests are landing in the mailboxes of people who ordered them, the first free N95…

LA Rams trying to ban 49ers fans in Northern California from NFC Championship

January 24, 2022 9:35 AM Scott Rates

With the winner punching a trip to the Super Bowl, the Rams are pulling out all the stops to make sure the fan base at SoFi Stadium are majority Rams…

Burkina Faso’s military seizes power in a coup, detains president and dissolves government

January 24, 2022 9:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Sam Mednick, Stephanie Busari and Niamh Kennedy, CNN Burkina Faso’s army said it took control of the country on Monday, deposing President…

Carlos Williams assists a weightlifter at the gym he co-owns in South Houston

Former college athlete survives heat stroke that put him in coma for 6 weeks

January 24, 2022 9:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story SOUTH HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Carlos Williams didn’t…

Dior celebrates couture craft, as maskless Delevingne irks

January 24, 2022 9:32 AM Associated Press

By THOMAS ADAMSON AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — The atelier — the workshop of hands — took the Dior center stage on Monday to produce a…

Dior celebrates couture craft, as maskless Delevingne irks

January 24, 2022 9:32 AM Associated Press

By THOMAS ADAMSON AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — The atelier — the workshop of hands — took the Dior center stage on Monday to produce a…

Spanish Vuelta to return to Barcelona after 11-year absence

January 24, 2022 9:31 AM Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The Spanish Vuelta will return to Barcelona in 2023 after an 11-year absence. The city will host the official start of the…

Abigail Disney takes her fight to her family’s turf

January 24, 2022 9:31 AM CNN Newsource

By David Goldman, CNN Business Abigail Disney, a longtime critic of her family’s business, is taking her fight to Disney’s turf: The big…

EXPLAINER: Why are oil prices high, and any relief in sight?

January 24, 2022 9:29 AM Associated Press

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Anyone who’s bought food, paid rent or looked for a used car recently has come up against…

EXPLAINER: Why are oil prices high, and any relief in sight?

January 24, 2022 9:29 AM Associated Press

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Anyone who’s bought food, paid rent or looked for a used car recently has come up against…

HCSO sergeant hit and killed by intoxicated driver during motorcycle escort, sheriff says

January 24, 2022 9:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Charly Edsitty Click here for updates on this story HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A Harris County Sheriff’s…

Meta is building an AI supercomputer

January 24, 2022 9:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Metz, CNN Business Facebook has long bet that artificial intelligence can help it with the difficult task of moderating posts from its…

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered an inquiry into allegations made by Nusrat Ghani

Who is Nusrat Ghani, the British lawmaker who says she was fired over her religion

January 24, 2022 9:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Duarte Mendonca and Lauren Kent, CNN UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered an inquiry into allegations made by Nusrat Ghani, a Muslim…

Kohl’s stock surges 35% after takeover offers

January 24, 2022 9:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Kohl’s stock surged nearly 35% in midday trading Monday following reports that at least two different…

Mourners stand near a memorial for four people who were killed at a birthday party in Inglewood

Woman celebrating birthday killed in ‘targeted ambush’ at Inglewood house party, witnesses say

January 24, 2022 9:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Leanne Suter Click here for updates on this story INGLEWOOD, California (KABC) — A woman celebrating her birthday…

Ortiz, Clemens, Bonds to be close calls for Hall of Fame

January 24, 2022 9:18 AM Associated Press

By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and David Ortiz appear to be the only players with a chance at Hall of Fame enshrinement…

Struggling companies now have to contend with pesky activist shareholders. Pictured is Kohl's department store in Woodstock

Kohl’s, Peloton and Unilever have to watch their backs

January 24, 2022 9:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Forget about all the boardroom intrigue on “Succession” and “Billions.” Real-life…

Comoros' progress to the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages has been the feel-good storyline of the tournament so far.

AFCON: Underdog Comoros will have to face Cameroon without a recognized goalkeeper

January 24, 2022 9:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Matias Grez, CNN Comoros’ progress to the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages has been the feel-good storyline of the tournament so far.…

A Manhattan restaurant is looking into its enforcement of vaccine requirements for indoor dining

Sarah Palin allegedly flouted Covid-19 rules by dining indoors unvaccinated ahead of trial

January 24, 2022 9:07 AM CNN

By Sonia Moghe, CNN A Manhattan restaurant is looking into its enforcement of vaccine requirements for indoor dining, after Sarah Palin allegedly…

Fraught heavyweight boxing scene set to become clearer

January 24, 2022 9:00 AM Associated Press

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Heavyweight boxing’s landscape should become a lot clearer this week when the promoters of Tyson Fury and Dillian…

Seven school boards are challenging Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's executive order

Virginia school districts sue Gov. Youngkin over executive order making mask mandate optional

January 24, 2022 8:59 AM CNN

By Paradise Afshar, CNN Seven Virginia school boards are challenging the new GOP governor’s executive order banning mask mandates while schools…

Auburn flies to No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in history

January 24, 2022 8:59 AM Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer War Eagle is flying high over men’s college basketball for the first time in history. A barely ranked…

Auburn flies to No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in history

January 24, 2022 8:59 AM Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer War Eagle is flying high over men’s college basketball for the first time in history. A barely ranked…

Kosovo tightens COVID measures for people entering country

January 24, 2022 8:57 AM Associated Press

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo has tightened COVID-19 measures for people coming into the country amid a surge in coronavirus infections. The…

Kosovo tightens COVID measures for people entering country

January 24, 2022 8:57 AM Associated Press

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo has tightened COVID-19 measures for people coming into the country amid a surge in coronavirus infections. The…

Month: January 2022