More U.S. drivers could find themselves stuck on snowy highways or have their travel delayed this winter due to a shortage of snowplow drivers — a reality that could hit home Friday as winter storms start dumping snow from the Intermountain West to th…
Monthly Archives: December 2021
Biden to focus on elections, media as democracy summit wraps
President Joe Biden is looking to close his two-day virtual Summit for Democracy on Friday by shining a spotlight on the importance of election integrity, countering authoritarian regimes and bolstering independent media.
South Korea’s virus surge exceeds 7,000 for third straight day
New coronavirus infections in South Korea exceeded 7,000 for the third consecutive day on Friday in a record-breaking surge that has crushed hospitals and threatens the country’s goals to weather the pandemic without lockdowns.
Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas dies at 33
Demaryius Thomas, who earned five straight Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl ring during a prolific receiving career spent mostly with the Denver Broncos, has died at the age of 33.
Vegas to NYC: Ali grandson set to fight at Madison Square Garden
Nico Ali Walsh studied everything from a ticket stub to a scale, loving all the memorabilia from some of boxing’s biggest names and nights.
Fleury earns 500th win in Chicago’s 2-0 win over Canadiens
Marc-Andre Fleury made 27 saves and earned his 500th career win as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-0 Thursday night.
Police: Man who breached McCarran security said he wanted to steal jet
Air traffic at McCarran International Airport was temporarily halted Wednesday after a man rammed his limousine through security gates and claimed to have …
53 die in horrific crash of truck smuggling migrants in Mexico
Rescue workers rushing to a highway accident found a horrific scene of death and injury after a freight truck jammed with as many as 200 migrants tipped over and crashed into the base of a steel pedestrian bridge in southern Mexico …
DEA agent gets 12 years for conspiring with Colombian cartel
A once-standout U.S. narcotics agent who used his badge to build a lavish lifestyle of expensive cars, parties on yachts and Tiffany jewels was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison Thursday for conspiring to launder money with a Colombian…
Biden set to make 1st late-night TV appearance as president
President Joe Biden is getting ready for his first late-night TV appearance since taking office.