High-ranking Russian Officials Question Putin’s Decision to Invade Ukraine
NEW YORK (77 WABC) — Trouble for Vladimir Putin. Some high ranking officials in his inner circle are beginning to question the Russian president’s decision to go to war with Ukraine. Bloomberg news is reporting some in
China’s Top Military General Tells Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin That Taiwan is Part of China
NEW YORK (77 WABC) — In a rare phone call, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart Wednesday as fears of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan grow, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Chinese defense
Majority of Americans Want Masks for Travelers: AP-NORC Poll
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A new poll finds that a majority of Americans continue to support a mask requirement for people traveling on airplanes and other shared transportation. The poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public
Florida Votes to Strip Disney of Privileged Tax and Self Governing Status
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Senate has passed a bill to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state. The Republican-controlled chamber approved the bill Wednesday,
New Jersey to Start Recreational Marijuana Sales Thursday
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s recreational marijuana marketplace is open for business. Recreational sales of cannabis for adults 21 and older are scheduled to start Thursday, with the first alternative treatment centers opening at 6 a.m.
Many say Biden not tough enough on Russia: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Americans continue to question whether President Joe Biden is showing enough strength in response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, even as most approve of steps the U.S. is already taking and few want
DOJ appeals ruling on public transportation mask mandates
The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday appealed a federal judge’s ruling which rejected face mask mandates for passengers on public transportation. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle ruled in Tampa, Fla., that the mask
Trump campaign ordered to pay ex-aide Omarosa Manigault Newman $1.3M in legal fees
Former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has been ordered to pay nearly $1.3 million in legal fees to former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman by a New York court arbitrator. The award comes after Trump filed
Villanova head coach Jay Wright to retire after 21 seasons
Longtime Villanova men’s basketball coach Jay Wright announced Wednesday evening that he will retire after 21 years of leading the Wildcats. The 60-year-old Wright led Villanova to two national championships. Wright called a meeting with his team
Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker out indefinitely with right hamstring injury
Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is out indefinitely after suffering a mild right hamstring strain in Tuesday night’s Game 2 against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Suns announced Wednesday that the 25-year-old Booker underwent an MRI earlier
