Dec 21 FTX founder extradited to U.S. to face charges By Ken Sweet, Associated Press Sam Bankman-Fried told a Bahamian court Wednesday that he has agreed to be extradited to the U.S. to face criminal charges related to the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Continue reading
Dec 21 An arctic blast could snowball into a bomb cyclone. Here's what that means By Maddie Burakoff, Associated Press An arctic blast is bringing extreme cold, heavy snow and high winds to much of the U.S. this week. Continue reading
Dec 21 Bill that would have given Maine tribes benefits of future federal law is blocked By David Sharp, Associated Press The U.S. House approved the bill in July but congressional negotiators did not include the provision in the $1.7 trillion spending bill that must be approved before midnight Friday when Congress is scheduled to adjourn. Continue reading
Dec 21 New U.S. ambassador to Russia confirmed ahead of Zelenskyy address By Associated Press Senators voted to 93-2 to confirm veteran diplomat Lynne M. Tracy as the new ambassador. Continue reading
Dec 21 U.S. releases more flu medicine from national stockpile as cases increase By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press The Biden administration says it will release doses of prescription flu medicine from the Strategic National Stockpile to states as flu-sickened patients continue to flock to hospitals and doctors' offices around the country. Continue reading
Dec 21 Weinstein jurors say woman's testimony about rape helped convince them to convict By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault against Jane Doe 1. He now faces up to 18 years in prison in California to go with a 23-year sentence for a rape… Continue reading
Dec 21 Franco Harris, Steelers Hall of Fame running back, dies at 72 By Will Graves, Associated Press Harris' heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception.” It is considered the most iconic play in NFL history. Continue reading
Dec 21 Mandatory IRS audit of Trump taxes delayed during presidency, House panel says By Josh Boak, Brian Slodysko, Lisa Mascaro, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press A congressional panel says the IRS failed to pursue mandatory audits of Donald Trump on a timely basis during his presidency. Continue reading
Dec 21 Thousands of migrants wait at U.S.-Mexico border to see if asylum restrictions end By Morgan Lee, Giovanna Dell'Orto, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press Migrants along the U.S. border with Mexico sought shelter from the cold as they waited for the Supreme Court to rule on whether and when restrictions that prevented many from seeking asylum in the U.S. would lift. Continue reading
Dec 21 Winter storm could interfere with holiday travel plans nationwide By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Forecasters are predicting heavy snow, ice and even tornadoes between Thursday and Saturday across much of the country. Delta, United and other airlines say they are loosening their change fee policies so travelers can choose new flights and avoid the… Continue reading