February 2022

Top photo: In Midway, Utah, racers prepare for the IBU World Cup Biathlon, on February 13, 2019, at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center, a venue in the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic games. Don Emmert/AFP via Getty Images

February 20, 2022 9:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN After watching so many impressive Olympic performances, you may be inspired to ratchet up your fitness routine or sports practice. You may even wish you could try an Olympic-caliber workout to see what it’s like. While there are several Olympic training centers in the United States reserved for elite athletes,

Olympians travel to these rugged places to train. So can you

February 20, 2022 9:10 AM CNN

CNN By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN After watching so many impressive Olympic performances, you may be inspired to ratchet up your fitness routine or sports practice. You may even wish you could try an Olympic-caliber workout to see what it’s like. While there are several Olympic training centers in the United States reserved for elite

Shelling and mortar fire are an all-day event near the Ukrainian front line. But the residents won’t leave ‘our motherland’

February 20, 2022 9:00 AM CNN

CNN By Mick Krever, CNN Slovyanskaya Street is being taken apart by war. Not always in the hot drama of shellfire from nearby rebels, but in cold deconstruction. The community is being sold for scrap. This close to the front, where the detonation of shells and outgoing mortars have now become an all-day event, most

Shelling and mortar fire are an all-day event near the Ukrainian front line. But the residents won’t leave ‘our motherland’

February 20, 2022 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Mick Krever, CNN Slovyanskaya Street is being taken apart by war. Not always in the hot drama of shellfire from nearby rebels, but in cold deconstruction. The community is being sold for scrap. This close to the front, where the detonation of shells and outgoing mortars have now become an all-day event, most homes

Dustin Johnson says he’s sticking with the PGA Tour

February 20, 2022 8:57 AM The Associated Press

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dustin Johnson says he’s not headed to the Saudi-backed rival golf tour. His announcement that he is “fully committed” to the PGA Tour is a big blow to Greg Norman and his LIV Golf Investments that is behind the “Super Golf League.” The top eight

Dustin Johnson says he’s sticking with the PGA Tour

February 20, 2022 8:57 AM The Associated Press

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dustin Johnson says he’s not headed to the Saudi-backed rival golf tour. His announcement that he is “fully committed” to the PGA Tour is a big blow to Greg Norman and his LIV Golf Investments that is behind the “Super Golf League.” The top eight

Dustin Johnson says he’s sticking with the PGA Tour

February 20, 2022 8:57 AM The Associated Press

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dustin Johnson says he’s not headed to the Saudi-backed rival golf tour. His announcement that he is “fully committed” to the PGA Tour is a big blow to Greg Norman and his LIV Golf Investments that is behind the “Super Golf League.” The top eight

Chase Elliott signs 5-year extension before Daytona 500

February 20, 2022 8:50 AM The Associated Press

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Chase Elliott skipped the free agency process and agreed to a five-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports announced mere hours before the season-opening Daytona 500. This season was the final year in Elliott’s current contract. Elliott is the 2020 Cup champion and four-time

Chase Elliott signs 5-year extension before Daytona 500

February 20, 2022 8:50 AM The Associated Press

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Chase Elliott skipped the free agency process and agreed to a five-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports announced mere hours before the season-opening Daytona 500. This season was the final year in Elliott’s current contract. Elliott is the 2020 Cup champion and four-time

Blinken says Russia’s ‘playbook’ for an invasion of Ukraine is moving forward but war can still be averted

February 20, 2022 8:24 AM CNN

CNN By Jeremy Herb, CNN Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that Russia’s “playbook” for an invasion of Ukraine is moving forward, though he said there still is a chance for diplomacy to avert a war. “As we’ve described it, everything leading up to the actual invasion appears to be taking place,” Blinken said

Rents reach ‘insane’ levels across US with no end in sight

February 20, 2022 8:05 AM The Associated Press

By R.J. RICO Associated Press Rents have exploded across the country, causing many to fall behind on payments, dig deep into their savings or downsize to subpar units. According to Realtor.com, median rent rose an astounding 19.3% from December 2020 to December 2021 in the 50 largest metro areas in the U.S. Experts say many

Rents reach ‘insane’ levels across US with no end in sight

February 20, 2022 8:05 AM The Associated Press

By R.J. RICO Associated Press Rents have exploded across the country, causing many to fall behind on payments, dig deep into their savings or downsize to subpar units. According to Realtor.com, median rent rose an astounding 19.3% from December 2020 to December 2021 in the 50 largest metro areas in the U.S. Experts say many

Presidents Day 2022: What’s open and closed

February 20, 2022 8:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN The third Monday of February marks Presidents Day, a federal holiday commemorating the nations’ 45 commanders in chief. (Grover Cleveland served two nonconsecutive terms, so is considered the 22nd and 24th US President.) The observance usually falls on or near George Washington’s February 22 birth date and the holiday is still

Pilot dies in crash of a small plane northwest of Kingman

February 20, 2022 8:00 AM The Associated Press

KINGMAN, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say a Nevada man has died after the small plane he was piloting crashed northwest of Kingman. Mohave County Sheriff’s officials say the pilot was the only person aboard the single-engine plane when it went down Saturday afternoon near the Triangle Airpark. They say the victim died at the scene

Dozens of arrests later, Ottawa police still pushing to end ‘Freedom Convoy’ protest

February 20, 2022 7:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Michael Lee, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — With about 170 people arrested over the last couple of days, police continue to push protesters out of downtown Ottawa today following weeks of demonstrations that have paralyzed the city’s core. Officers took a more aggressive approach to

Here’s how to watch the 2022 NBA All-Star Game

February 20, 2022 7:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Kelly Murray, CNN From legendary draft picks to a Grammy Award-winning music lineup, the buildup to the 71st NBA All-Star game has reached a fever pitch. The game, which will air live Sunday on TNT at 8 p.m. ET, will see LeBron James and Kevin Durant face off at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland,

At least 76 financial accounts frozen since Emergencies Act invoked: Canadian gov’t

February 20, 2022 7:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Ryan Flanagan, CTVNews.ca producer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Dozens of accounts with financial services firms have been frozen under new powers granted by the Emergencies Act over the past five days, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said Saturday. Speaking at a virtual press conference that began

1 officer is dead, another is injured after a police helicopter crashed in southern California, officials say

February 20, 2022 7:52 AM CNN

KABC By Melissa Alonso, CNN A police officer died and another was injured after a police helicopter crashed in southern California Saturday night, officials said. The two officers were aboard the Huntington Beach Police Department’s helicopter “HB1” responding to a disturbance call when it crashed into the water in Newport Beach, Chief Eric Parra said

1 officer is dead, another is injured after a police helicopter crashed in southern California, officials say

February 20, 2022 7:52 AM CNN

KABC By Melissa Alonso, CNN A police officer died and another was injured after a police helicopter crashed in southern California Saturday night, officials said. The two officers were aboard the Huntington Beach Police Department’s helicopter “HB1” responding to a disturbance call when it crashed into the water in Newport Beach, Chief Eric Parra said

Start your week smart: Ukraine, Queen Elizabeth, Winter Storm, Covid protests, NFL

February 20, 2022 7:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Alexandra Meeks, CNN The world’s shortest international commercial flight is only eight minutes from takeoff to landing. Can you guess where? Hint: It’s tropical! Here’s what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. The weekend that was • Ukraine says it recorded more than 100 truce violations in the east after

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