Griner sentenced to 9 years in prison by Russian judge
A judge in Russia has sentenced American basketball player Brittney Griner on drug charges to nine years in prison.
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Update: Griner apologizes in closing arguments; Russian prosecutors seek 9 1/2-year sentence
Russian prosecutors have asked a court to sentence American basketball star Brittney Griner to 9 1/2 years in prison. Coverage of closing arguments here.
Kansas voters block path to abortion ban. Plus other election news tonight.
The vote Tuesday was the first test of voters' feelings about abortion since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in late June. Plus, get a rundown of key election outcomes tonight across the nation.
Pelosi arrives in Taiwan despite warnings by China
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Taiwan, becoming the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China in 25 years.
NFL suspends Browns QB Deshaun Watson 6 games, sources say
The NFL has suspended QB Deshaun Watson for six games following accusations of sexual misconduct made against him by two dozen women, sources say.
Appalachian floods kill at least 16 as rescue teams deploy
Kentucky’s governor said 15 people have died in record Appalachian flooding, a toll expected to grow as the rain keeps falling. Updates and photos here.
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US economy shrank 0.9% last quarter, its 2nd straight drop
The U.S. economy shrank from April through June for a second straight quarter, contracting at a 0.9% annual pace and raising recession fears.
JetBlue to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion, creating nation's 5th largest airline
JetBlue is buying Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion, creating the nation's fifth largest airline. It comes after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier fell apart.
Update: Ex-cops Kueng, Thao sentenced for violating Floyd's right
The last two former Minneapolis police officers who were convicted of violating George Floyd's civil rights during his May 2020 killing were sentenced Wednesday in federal court to three and 3 1/2 years.
Michele Thorne: The Biden administration offers thoughts and prayers on the ERA
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland have expressed concern over women’s rights. They’ve offered their thoughts and prayers.
Here Are 13 Fun Outside Water Toys We Found For The Kiddos
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion.The opinion is the most consequential Supreme Court decision in decades and will transform the landscape of women's reproductive…
Bitcoin drops below $20,000 as crypto selloff quickens
The last time bitcoin was this low was in November 2020, when it was on its way up to its all-time high of nearly $69,000, according to CoinDesk. Many in the industry had believed it would not fall under $20,000.
So long, Internet Explorer. The browser retires today
The 27-year-old application now joins BlackBerry phones, dial-up modems and Palm Pilots in the dustbin of tech history.
GoDaddy's Venture Forward Collaborates with mySidewalk to Produce Powerful Economic Insights
[gs-fb-comments] New national tool delivers microbusiness impact data directly to communities TEMPE, Ariz., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY), the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, announced today that its Venture Forward research initiative has partnered with…
MIDEA AMERICA LAUNCHES FIRST U.S. BRAND CAMPAIGN STARRING ACTOR AND COMEDIAN SAM RICHARDSON AS FICTIONAL "CHIEF IDEA OFFICER"
[gs-fb-comments] Spots Teach Consumers How to Say Midea Brand Name While Introducing Product Line PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Midea America Corp. announced the launch of its first-ever cross platform U.S. brand campaign. The creative is centered…
Think you're a moderate drinker? Not if you binge, study finds, and that's a health problem
You consider yourself a light-to-moderate drinker, having the occasional cocktail or glass of wine with dinner and only tossing back a few extra glasses of liquid refreshment at social gatherings on weekends. By most standards, you'd be right -- because…
How meditation can help with stress, longevity, relationships and more
In a time when traumatic events such as pandemics, shootings and loss seem never-ending, mindfulness can be a tool for feeling capable during periods of uncertainty."Mindfulness is a collection of practices nowadays, aimed to help most of us cultivate moment-to-moment…
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A plea to gun owners to save more Sierras
In the late summer of 2020, my colleague Jo Parker, a senior editor at CNN, called me to discuss a job applicant. My department, CNN Health, was hiring a freelance news assistant to help with the avalanche of Covid-19 research,…
