The name of NASA’s most powerful telescope is still controversial one month before its launch
By Scottie Andrew, CNN NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is the agency’s most powerful telescope yet. The first of its kind, the…
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The name of NASA’s most powerful telescope is still controversial one month before its launch
By Scottie Andrew, CNN NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is the agency’s most powerful telescope yet. The first of its kind, the…
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Nicaragua says it will leave Organization of American States
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Nicaragua’s government has announced that it will withdraw from the Organization of American States, a regional body…
Continue Reading EU says Merck’s COVID pill can be taken in emergencies
AMSTERDAM (AP) — The European Medicines Agency has issued emergency use advice for using Merck’s COVID-19 pill, even though the oral medicine has…
Continue Reading Pakistan drops draft on chemical castration for rapists
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — A lawmaker from Pakistan’s ruling party says the government dropped a controversial clause…
Continue Reading In uncertain times, Chileans vote with ballots and wallets
By EVA VERGARA and JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chileans are voting for president Sunday with a mix of dread, optimism…
Continue Reading EU reviewing Pfizer’s COVID antiviral pill for emergency use
AMSTERDAM (AP) — The European Union’s drug regulator says it’s started evaluating the coronavirus pill made by Pfizer Inc. to see if it…
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Two Democratic senators oppose Powell as Fed chair
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Senate Democrats will oppose the reappointment of Jerome Powell as chair of the…
Continue Reading Two Democratic senators oppose Powell as Fed chair
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Senate Democrats said Friday they oppose the reappointment of Jerome Powell as…
Continue Reading Google reaches content deals with German publishers
BERLIN (AP) — Google says it has signed agreements with several large German publishers to avoid copyright disputes over the use of their material.…
Continue ReadingShark Warning signs posted at Hawaii beach after sighting of 7-foot reef shark
By Matthew Nuttle Click here for updates on this story WAIANAE, Hawaii (KITV) — Lifeguards at Makaha Beach Park in…
Continue Reading Kosovars get COVID vaccine after Friday prayer at mosques
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s health authorities are trying a new technique to urge the people get the COVID-19 vaccine — cooperating with…
Continue Reading Jury begins deliberations in ‘Unite the Right’ civil trial
By DENISE LAVOIE AP Legal Affairs Writer CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A jury has completed the first day of deliberations in a civil trial of white…
Continue Reading Jennifer Snowpez? Kids get creative with snowplow names
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Captain Snowpants; Yo Bro, No Snow; and Jennifer Snowpez are among the names that will be on some of Vermont’s snowplows…
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Supporters of Julius Jones, who was spared from execution, say they will work for his freedom
By Jay Croft, CNN A sister and friend of an Oklahoma death row convict spared from execution say they now will work to get the man released from…
Continue Reading Tennessee governor’s aide warned new COVID law was illegal
By JONATHAN MATTISE and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Emails obtained by The Associated Press show that Tennessee Gov.…
Continue Reading Police in Spain search for isolation-skipping Dutch tourists
By ALBERTO ARCE Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities are trying to locate a group of Dutch tourists who left a hotel where they were…
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Former Maryland police officer found dead with children believed to be the daughters he allegedly abducted, police say
By Mirna Alsharif and Rob Frehse, CNN A former Baltimore County police officer and two children believed to be his daughters he allegedly kidnapped…
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Blinken warns war-torn Ethiopia is on ‘path to destruction,’ calls on Abiy to step up to end conflict
By Stephanie Busari and Rob Picheta, CNN US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Friday that the war in Tigray has put Ethiopia on a “path…
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The School Buzz: former NASA astronaut inspires Widefield, Harrison HS students
If space is the final frontier, high schoolers Colorado Springs may be getting a head start on becoming the world’s next great explorers. Duane…
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