Police hold ‘person of interest’ in Waukesha, Wisconsin holiday parade crash that killed 5

Debris is seen at the crash scene after an SUV crashed into a holiday parade Sunday in Waukesha, Wis.  Photo by Tannen Maury/EPA-EFE Nov. 22 (UPI) — Authorities in Waukesha, Wis., are expected to identify a suspect Monday who they say rammed his vehicle into a Christmas parade near Milwaukee on Sunday — killing several…Continue Reading

Russia rejects Western concerns about Ukraine as smokescreen

MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin on Monday strongly rejected the U.S. claims of a Russian troop buildup near Ukraine, saying it could be a ruse intended to cover up what it described as Ukrainian leadership’s aggressive intentions.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed U.S. media allegations of Moscow’s purported plans to invade Ukraine as part of efforts…Continue Reading

How COVID shots for kids help prevent dangerous new variants

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Cadell Walker rushed to get her 9-year-old daughter Solome vaccinated against COVID-19 — not just to protect her but to help stop the coronavirus from spreading and spawning even more dangerous variants.“Love thy neighbor is something that we really do believe, and we want to be good community members and want…Continue Reading

AP Sportlight

Nov. 231947 — Sammy Baugh throws six touchdown passes as the Washington Redskins beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 45-21.1958 — Bobby Mitchell of the Cleveland Browns returns a punt and a kickoff for touchdowns in a 28-14 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.1968 — Houston scores 49 points in the fourth quarter to complete the rout…Continue Reading

MATCHDAY: Carrick coaches United, Xavi’s Barca faces Benfica

A look at what’s happening in Tuesday’s Champions League games:GROUP EAfter debuting as Barcelona’s coach with a much-needed win in the Spanish league at the weekend, Xavi Hernández turns his focus to the Champions League with a decisive match against Benfica. The home victory over Espanyol ended the team’s four-game winless streak in the league,…Continue Reading

Italy cracks gang forcing Nigerian women into prostitution

ROME (AP) — Italian customs police on Monday dismantled a Nigerian organized crime syndicate that forced dozens of young women into prostitution and begging on the streets of Italy and then smuggled out millions of euros in ill-gained revenues to Nigeria, with cash hidden in suitcase handles or pasta packages. The police said raids in…Continue Reading