An arrestee tried to take a deputy’s gun at a North Carolina hospital Wednesday morning, leading to a struggle in which the deputy was shot and a police officer shot and killed the suspect, authorities said. The shootings happened around 8:20 a.m. ET inside the emergency department of the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in
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President Donald Trump’s impeachment defense is being stripped away plank by plank by some of the administration officials caught up in his scheme to pressure Ukraine for political favors. A dramatic reversal by Republican donor turned diplomat Gordon Sondland, who now says that a quid pro quo was needed from Kiev to free up military
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Revelations that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was unwilling to defend career State Department officials under political attack have damaged his standing within the Department and devastated morale there, according to multiple people familiar with the situation. Details of the inner workings of the Department have emerged this week after House Democrats conducting the impeachment
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WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff on Wednesday announced impeachment hearings will begin next week as Democrats prepare to take their case against President Donald Trump to the public. Schiff, a California Democrat, said that three witnesses will testify next week: US diplomat Bill Taylor and State Department official George Kent will
Continue Reading House Democratic Rep. Pete Visclosky of Indiana announced on Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2020. Visclosky has served in the House of Representatives for more than three decades and chairs the subcommittee on Defense in the powerful House Appropriations committee. “On November 6th, 35 years ago today, I was elected to serve
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From next year, Italian school students in every grade will be required to study climate change and sustainability, in an attempt to position the country as a world leader in environmental education. Education Minister Lorenzo Fioramonti, of the anti-establishment Five Star Movement, said all public schools will include about 33 hours a year in their
Continue Reading Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin isn’t a near-certain loser in Tuesday’s election because of Donald Trump. But the President, despite his best efforts, couldn’t save the GOP incumbent, either. That Bevin is 5,000 votes short of state Attorney General Andy Beshear (D) with virtually all the votes counted in Kentucky — Beshear has claimed victory —
Continue Reading Former senior adviser to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Michael McKinley, directly contradicted public comments made by the top US diplomat when he testified under oath last month as part of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. McKinley, who resigned amid the Ukraine controversy, raised concerns about former US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch’s
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Click here for updates on this story SCRANTON, PA (WNEP) — This has been an unprecedented race for Scranton mayor, and now it is also a historic one. Paige Cognetti has accepted victory, becoming the Electric City’s first female mayor. Paige Cognetti is an unusual candidate for more than one reason. She hasn’t been a
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Uber shares fell to an all-time low Wednesday as its stock lockup period ends. The end of the lockup period, which is 180 days after the company’s lackluster IPO, means that insiders, including early investors and employees, are free to sell shares. It comes just after Uber released its third quarter earnings report on Monday,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The FBI New Orleans Field Office has released new information regarding the alleged 1982 murder of a New Orleans woman in the Little Woods community of New Orleans East by prolific serial killer Samuel Little. The FBI hopes that this new information will lead
Continue Reading Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Wednesday said he will reintroduce gun control measures in the upcoming legislative sessions now that Democrats have taken control of the state legislature. “Getting rid of bump stocks, high volume magazines, red flag laws. These are common-sense pieces of legislation,” he told CNN’s John Berman on “New Day.” “I will
Continue Reading Put down the turkey baster. Empty your cabinets of cranberry sauce. While you’re at it, just forgo cooking entirely and stuff your cornucopia full of chips. Pringles has unveiled a seasonal food-flavored chip feast, and it’s poised to replace the whole Thanksgiving spread. Two words: Turducken. Pringles. No, no, it isn’t a chicken chip stuffed
Continue Reading(CNN) — House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff on Wednesday announced public impeachment hearings will begin next week as Democrats prepare to take their case against President Donald Trump to the public. Schiff, a California Democrat, said that three public hearings would take place next week: US diplomat Bill Taylor and State Department official George Kent
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SEATTLE (KCPQ) — Brides for a Cause is more than a bridal store filled with beautiful gowns at discounted prices. It’s a non-profit organization and bridal store that raises funds for charity, too. Now through November 10th, they’re giving away wedding dresses to active and veteran military brides
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SEATTLE (KCPQ) — A dog and its owner were reunited after the pup was lost in the woods for 28 days. Sierra Eberly and her dog Snow Beau cuddled at home Tuesday while he got readjusted to life indoors in Seattle. “Honestly, like I got a taste of
Continue Reading The man charged with capital murder in connection with a shooting that left two dead and 14 injured near Greenville, Texas, last month has been released after further investigation. The Hunt County Sheriff’s Office requested Brandon Gonzales be released “due to the lack of cooperation from witnesses and discovery of exculpatory evidence during the course
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“NCIS: New Orleans” bid farewell to a beloved original cast member Tuesday night. On the episode titled “Matthew 5:9,” Special Agent Christopher Lasalle is killed while trying to avenge his brother Cade’s murder. Lasalle was shot and killed as he attempted to track a drug ring in Alabama that he suspected was responsible for his
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EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection has a very special Border Patrol agent to help with community outreach. Agent S.A.N.T.O.S. (Say No To Strangers) and his human assistants go to local schools to teach children about stranger danger, anti-bullying and seat belt safety. If you would like Agent S.A.N.T.O.S to visit your
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OAK RIDGE, NC (WGHP) — An 11-year old boy will save other children’s lives after losing his. Brooke Dupree has not left her son’s side since he was rushed to Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston Salem Friday night. An SUV hit Noah as he was leaving a trunk-or-treat
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George Michael’s latest release comes three years after the late singer’s death. “This Is How (We Want You To Get High)” is also the first release of original material since he died. The song is used in the final scene of Paul Feig’s new film, “Last Christmas.” Michael made a rough recording of the tune
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The excitement over Starbucks’ holiday cups has reached 35,000 feet. Alaska Airlines is offering priority boarding to passengers who are holding Starbucks’ holiday-themed coffee cups, who will be able to stand in an “espresso” lane. The promotion between the two popular Seattle-based companies begins Thursday and ends Sunday. The promotion doesn’t stop at the gate:
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Only children may be at a higher risk for obesity than children who have siblings, according to a new study published Wednesday. The study looked at the eating habits and body weight of only children — called “singletons” by researchers — and found they had less healthy eating habits and beverage choices than families with
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Seattle, WA (Seattle Medium) — Sadiqa Sakin, the embattled president of the Seattle/King County NAACP, has been suspended by the national NAACP office pending an investigation. Sakin has been under fire via social media, as she has been accused of fiscal mismanagement of the organization as the branch
Continue Reading Xerox is reportedly considering buying Hewlett-Packard Inc. in what would be a merger of two former American technology giants that have both seen better days. The Xerox board discussed the possibility of an HP purchase on Tuesday, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cited sources familiar with the matter. The Journal also reported that
Continue Reading One Swiss and three Mexican tourists were among eight people injured in a knife attack in the Jordanian city of Jerash on Wednesday, according the country’s state news agency Petra. The attacker was immediately arrested and an investigation is under way. Four people from Jordan were also wounded. All of the injured are undergoing medical
Continue Reading President Donald Trump, whose fierce attacks on the political left and his Republican critics have been a hallmark of his presidency, isn’t the one dividing the country, several Trump supporters told CNN. They voiced their opinions this week to CNN’s Alisyn Camerota on “New Day” during a panel discussion she had on a range of
Continue Reading John Legend and Kelly Clarkson’s remake of a classic holiday duet has left Sharon Osbourne cold. “The Talk” co-host had some thoughts on the pair’s new version of the 1950s hit “Baby It’s Cold Outside” during a discussion on her show. Legend and Clarkson kept the song’s melody but updated the lyrics with the help
Continue Reading Some of Masayoshi Son’s biggest tech bets are leading to multibillion dollar losses. SoftBank on Wednesday reported an operating loss for the most recent quarter of 970.3 billion yen ($8.9 billion) on its mega tech funds including the Vision Fund, which holds investments in Uber, WeWork, Slack and other major startups. The losses wiped out
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