Nasty norovirus is back in full force with US cases of the stomach virus surging
Associated Press Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data. The most recent…
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15 hurt in Florida when train hits fire truck that drove onto tracks after another train passed
Associated Press Three firefighters and a dozen passengers have been injured in Florida after a fire truck drove around the crossing arms into the…
Continue ReadingTornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves east
HOUSTON (AP) — A strong storm system threatened to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast on Sunday, a day after severe weather claimed…
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Avalanche warning issued as heavy snow hits Utah
Footage shared by Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) shows conditions on Saturday…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina federal prison supervisor convicted after instructing physical punishment
BUTNER, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina federal prison supervisor has been convicted of instructing a correctional officer to physically punish a man…
Continue ReadingA missing Tennessee girl, 14, was left in the woods by a man she met online, sheriff says
HAHNVILLE, La. (AP) — A missing 14-year-old Tennessee girl has been found safe in the Louisiana woods, where authorities say she was left by a man…
Continue ReadingSyria’s embassy in Lebanon suspends services as Lebanon hands over former Syrian army officers
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s embassy in Lebanon suspended consular services Saturday, a day after two relatives of deposed Syrian…
Continue ReadingVictor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York
AP Basketball Writer Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not…
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Storm damages power lines in Alabama, thunderstorm warning in effect
Footage taken by The Cheese Wagon Party Bus shows emergency services respond to downed trees and damaged power lines on Grand Bay Wilmer Road in…
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Sunny skies and mild temperatures ahead
Dry and calm weather will continue in our area through the upcoming week, bringing above-normal temperatures and light…
Continue ReadingDrake Maye returns after a hit to the head, but same problems persist in Patriots’ loss to Chargers
Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye received a nice ovation from the Gillette Stadium crowd when he returned to Saturday’s game…
Continue ReadingBelarus’ strongman leader pardons 20 more prisoners, but rights groups say repression continues
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A statement on his website says Belarus’ authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 20 more…
Continue ReadingRepublicans gain temporary control of Minnesota House after Democrat decides not to appeal ruling
ROSEVILLE, Minn. (AP) — Republicans will start off the year with at least a temporary majority in the Minnesota House. Democrat Curtis Johnson…
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San Antonio Spurs player plays chess in a park in New York
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama turned heads on Saturday by playing chess with fans in New York City’s Washington Square…
Continue ReadingTrailblazing model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
NEW HOPE, Pa. (AP) — Dayle Haddon, an actor, activist and trailblazing former “Sports Illustrated” model who pushed back against age…
Continue ReadingBig Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of US stores open
AP Business Writer The discount chain Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open. Big Lots said it will be sold to Gordon…
Continue ReadingRussia’s Gazprom says it will halt gas supplies to Moldova starting Jan. 1
Russia’s state-owned energy giant Gazprom says it will halt gas supplies to Moldova starting on Jan. 1, citing alleged unpaid debt by the east…
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Santa Cruz city leaders provide update on wharf’s future
As demolition of the remaining parts of the wharf continued, leaders said there’s currently no timetable for reopening the popular…
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President-Elect Trump asks SCOTUS for more time to save TikTok
Trump submitted an Amicus Brief with the Supreme Court and asked them to pause implementation of a law that would ban TikTok in the United…
Continue ReadingRed Sox sign Dodgers World Series clincher Walker Buehler to one-year deal
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox announced Saturday that they signed right-hander Walker Buehler, a two-time All-Star who was on the mound when the…
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