PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Climate scientists in the U.S. Pacific Northwest warned Thursday that much of Oregon and parts of Idaho can expect even tougher drought conditions this summer than in the previous two years, which already featured dwindling reservoirs, explosive wildfires and deep cuts to agricultural irrigation.At a news conference hosted by the National…Continue Reading
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A South Carolina mother has traveled to New Orleans hoping to learn more about the death of her daughter, a college senior who was dropped off at a hospital by an unidentified driver after she attended suburban Carnival parades.Police have released few details about the death the morning of Feb. 19…Continue Reading
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey gambling regulators have fined DraftKings $150,000 for allowing a Florida man to make online sports bets from his home by having a friend who was present in New Jersey place the bets for him.In an action made public Wednesday, the New Jersey Division of Gambling Enforcement revealed it…Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — For days, a massive Russian military convoy has sat, largely stalled about 15 miles (25 kilometers) outside Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, which is believed to be the central target of Moscow’s war.Eight days into the war, the expanse of Russian supply trucks, troops and weapons has been plagued with fuel and food…Continue Reading
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers approved setting aside in $1 million in state funds Thursday for private pregnancy resource centers that discourage pregnant women from getting an abortion.The majority-Republican House approved by a 75-19 vote legislation creating a grant program for the centers, which provide services to women with unintended pregnancies but do…Continue Reading
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — A stretch of the iconic oceanside Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island has been closed to the public after a 20-foot (6-meter) section collapsed Thursday. No injuries were reported.The walk is a major tourist draw offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and Newport’s Gilded Age mansions on…Continue Reading
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer on Thursday gave lawmakers the weekend off, despite bipartisan calls for immediate congressional action on an emergency aid package for Ukraine. Even some of Mrs. Pelosi’s and Mr. Schumer’s fellow Democrats were outraged, especially with Ukraine struggling to stave off collapse in the face…Continue Reading
Everton’s Ukrainian full-back Vitalii Mykolenko is named captain and both side’s pay an emotional tribute to Ukraine before the FA Cup tie between Everton and non-league Boreham Wood at Goodison Park. LIVE COVERAGE:FA Cup fifth round: Rondon scores twice as Everton beat non-league Boreham Wood – reactionContinue Reading
Everton and Boreham Wood in emotional Ukraine tributeNational League Boreham Wood’s incredible FA Cup journey came to an end but not without forcing Premier League Everton to dig deep for their narrow fifth-round victory.The Hertfordshire club have been the story of this season’s tournament so far with their run but, despite a valiant effort roared…Continue Reading
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Alisher Usmanov (right) with President Putin at the Kremlin in November 2018The UK has announced sanctions on two more Russian oligarchs – Alisher Usmanov and Igor Shuvalov following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Mr Usmanov’s company USM previously had sponsorship ties with Arsenal and – until this week – Everton.Mr Shuvalov…Continue Reading
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