Consumer News: Where prices at the pump stand in the Midlands and across the country
Consumer News: Where prices at the pump stand in the Midlands and across the country
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Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court
The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote on sending the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court to the full Senate. The major question right now is, how much Republican support will she get?
Will Smith resigns his membership from Academy
Smith released a statement Friday saying he " betrayed the trust of the Academy"
Image: Brian Snyder/Reuters (ABC News) —Will Smith resigned his membership from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, the actor announced Friday. Smith said in a statement he was “heartbroken” over the incident and “betrayed the trust of the Academy.” “The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris,…
DOJ Charges 9 anti-abortion protestors, police say 5 fetuses found in one’s home
Image: Dept. of Justice Logo (ABC News) — The Justice Department has charged nine anti-abortion protesters with conspiring to obstruct access to a women’s reproductive health facility in Washington, D.C., in October 2020, according to an indictment unsealed Wednesday afternoon. Prosecutors say Lauren Handy, Jonathan Darnel, Jay Smith, Paula Harlow, Jean Marshall, John Hinshaw, Heather Idoni, William Goodman and Joan…
Officials report Russian forces struggling to take control of Ukraine
U.S. and European officials say Russian forces are struggling to take control of Ukraine. This comes as new reports from multiple intelligence agencies say Vladimir Putin isn’t being told the truth about how badly his army is performing.
Severe weather impacts parts of the south, causing thousands of power outages
A wave of severe weather is covering the east coast after slamming more of the south overnight. Hundreds of thousands of power outages were reported earlier today, after more than two dozen reported tornadoes from Arkansas to Alabama. In Florida, two people were reportedly killed.
President Biden unveils plan to help lower prices at the pump
The White House is taking action for the millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump. President Joe Biden announced a plan to release a million barrels of oil a day from the country’s strategic oil reserves.
White House claims Putin is being misinformed by his advisors
The White House claims that Vladimir Putin is being misinformed by his advisors about how badly things are going for Russia.
President Biden sends ‘urgent’ message to Congress
President Biden says more money is needed to continue the fight against COVID
(ABC News) — President Joe Biden is urging Congress to act now or be forced to react if the country faces another surge of COVID cases. The administration has been signaling for weeks that more money is needed in order to keep the president saying tonight without funding we may not be able to weather the next virus related storm….
Women’s History Month: Highlighting the growth of women in professional sports leagues
We’re wrapping up Women’s History Month with a story about the huge strides women have made getting hired in significant roles in major professional sports leagues. From baseball to football, these determined ladies are making waves.
