Jan 07 Winter storm snarls travel, gives some schools the day off By Mark Pratt, Associated Press A winter storm that had already blanketed parts of the South in snow moved into the Northeast, snarling air travel, and crushing morning commutes. Continue reading
Jan 07 Arbery killers get life in prison, no parole for father and son By Russ Bynum, Associated Press Three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery have been sentenced to life in prison, with a judge denying any chance of parole for the father and son who armed themselves and initiated the deadly pursuit of the 25-year-old… Continue reading
Jan 07 Judge dismisses criminal charge against Andrew Cuomo By Marina Villeneuve, Michael Hill, Associated Press A judge has dismissed the only criminal charge filed against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in connection with the sexual harassment allegations that drove him from office. Continue reading
Jan 07 WATCH: Biden speaks after surveying Marshall Fire damage in Boulder County, Colorado By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden is headed for Colorado to comfort residents grappling with rebuilding homes and businesses that were destroyed last week by a rare winter fire. Continue reading
Jan 07 U.S. governors push back against mandates, closures amid omicron surge By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press Governors across the U.S. took sweeping action during earlier surges of the COVID-19 pandemic, but are taking a much different approach during the record-setting caseloads caused by the omicron variant. Continue reading
Jan 07 Biden plans to deliver first State of the Union address on March 1 By Zeke Miller, Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent the president a formal invitation to speak to Congress and the American public one year into his term. It will mark the latest any president has delivered a State of the Union address. Continue reading
Jan 07 Hospitalizations skyrocket in children too young for COVID vaccines By Lindsey Tanner, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Hospitalizations of U.S. children under 5 with COVID-19 have soared to unprecedented levels, a worrisome trend in youngsters too young to be vaccinated. Continue reading
Jan 07 WATCH: Parents of alleged Oxford school shooter Ethan Crumbley lose bid to reduce bail By Associated Press The Crumbleys have been in jail since Dec. 4 and unable to post their bond. They are charged in a shooting that killed four students at Oxford High School on Nov. 30. Continue reading
Jan 07 WATCH: Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers remarks ahead of meeting with Russia By Associated Press The United States and NATO on Friday roundly rejected Russian demands that the alliance not admit new members amid growing concerns that Russia may invade Ukraine, which aspires to join the alliance. Continue reading
Jan 07 As Chicago teachers union negotiations continue, school closures enter third day By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press Classes in Chicago were canceled for a third consecutive day amid an ongoing fight with the teachers union over remote learning and other COVID-19 safety protocols. Continue reading