By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story YORK, Maine (WBZ) — With just about everyone short-staffed, it is not easy to work in a restaurant these days. Tammy Ramsey works at a restaurant in York, Maine, and knows that first hand. Over the July 4th weekend, an angry customer waiting for a
Continue Reading By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A math professor at Baltimore City Community College was sentenced to one year of prison, probation and restitution after pleading guilty to a bribery scheme where he would solicit students for bribes in exchange for good grades in his course, Attorney General
Continue ReadingBy Katie Lobosco, CNN The Biden administration is extending the pause on federal student loan payments one last time until January 31. The pandemic relief benefit was set to expire on September 30 after an unprecedented 19-month suspension. The freeze was initially put in place by Congress and then extended by both the Trump and
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By Arlette Saenz and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden announced a new round of ambassador picks on Friday, which includes two top donors to his 2020 presidential campaign. The President nominated Scott Miller, an LGBTQ rights activist and philanthropist, to be the next US ambassador to Switzerland. Miller and his husband Tim Gill have
Continue Reading By Zachary Cohen, CNN The select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection is weighing whether to pursue call logs from the Trump White House on the day of the riot, a move that could present a potentially thorny dilemma for President Joe Biden who would ultimately have to determine whether the records should be covered
Continue Reading In 2019, Jerry Goldfeder, who teaches election law at Fordham Law School, and Lincoln Mitchell, who teaches in political science department at Columbia University, predicted that then president Donald Trump would attempt to overturn the 2020 election if he lost. They say they are worried that even with Trump out office not much has changed and another January 6-style riot could occur if the Republican candidate doesn’t win in 2024.
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By Clarissa Ward, Brent Swails and Laura Smith-Spark, CNN A wedding hall in the west of Kandahar, Afghanistan’s second city, now lies on the front line of fierce fighting between Taliban forces and Afghan government troops. Dust coats the chairs where the guests would normally sit. Instead of the chatter of celebration, gun shots crack
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CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Diez personas fueron apuñaladas en un tren en Tokio, Japón, el viernes por la noche por un hombre con un cuchillo, según el Departamento de Bomberos de Tokio. El departamento respondió a una llamada a las 8:38 pm hora local y encontró víctimas con manchas de sangre cuando llegaron al lugar.
Continue Reading By Nicquel Terry Ellis, Kiely Westhoff and Laura Ly, CNN Baltimore County officials have agreed to a $3 million settlement with the family and estate of Korryn Gaines, according to court documents. The agreement comes five years after Gaines, 23, was shot and killed after an hourslong standoff with police in Baltimore County. She was
Continue Reading By Mayumi Maruyama, CNN Ten people were stabbed Friday night on a train in Tokyo by a man with a knife, according to the Tokyo Fire Department. The department responded to a call at 8:38 p.m. and found victims with bloodstains when they arrived at the scene. All victims were conscious and one person walked
Continue Reading By Sierra Hignite Click here for updates on this story FRANKLIN, Indian (WISH) — Family and friends prayed for healing on Thursday as those close to three girls seriously injured in a crash earlier this week held a vigil in their honor. They gathered outside the cattle barn at the Johnson County fairgrounds, which is
Continue Reading By Kristen Sze Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Sean Riley’s life effectively ended 5 years ago on August 6. That was the night his 20-year-old son, Calvin Riley, was shot in the torso while playing the popular Pokemon Go game with friends in San Francisco near Aquatic Park. Riley
Continue Reading By Michael Finney, Randall Yip Click here for updates on this story LAKEPORT, California (KGO) — A Lakeport man feared running out of both time and money after the EDD ordered him to give back benefits it already gave him. The matter took on added urgency because his benefits have been frozen until this is
Continue Reading By Jim Sciutto, Chief National Security Correspondent I have been embedded with every branch of the US military multiple times — in war zones and on base — but nothing is quite like an inside look at the newly created US Space Force. Space Force “Guardians,” as they’re known, do their work hundreds — even
Continue Reading Russia, China and other adversaries are launching attacks designed to damage or destroy US satellites and interfere with that critical infrastructure. CNN’s Jim Sciutto gets an exclusive look into how Space Force is fighting every day to defend against these technologies.
Continue Reading By Hannah Rabinowitz and Joe Beare, CNN A New Jersey gym owner and former MMA fighter pleaded guilty on Friday to assaulting a police officer during the January 6 insurrection, marking the first time a Capitol rioter has been convicted of violence against police. Scott Fairlamb, 44, also pleaded guilty to obstructing an official proceeding.
Continue Reading Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN Español) — Poco a poco, y a pesar de la incredulidad de muchos, la noticia de que Lionel Messi no continuará en el Barcelona de España comienza a formar parte de la realidad cotidiana. Y ya algunos de sus ahora excompañeros comenzaron a despedirlo con sentidos mensajes en las redes sociales.
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By David Williams and Carmen Conte Widman Maria Garza spent much of her pregnancy in the ICU of a Texas hospital with her husband Jason, who died of Covid-19 in May when she was seven months pregnant. She gave birth to their son last month at another facility in the same Austin-area hospital system. It
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OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico – A 15-year-old boy from Carrizozo was killed when he lost control of the Mercedes he was driving and crashed head-on into a truck along U.S. 54, New Mexico State Police said. The deadly crash happened Wednesday about 11:30 a.m. near milepost 99 north of Tularosa. Investigators said they don’t yet
Continue Reading By Briceyda Landaverde, Olivia Hickey Click here for updates on this story PALMER, Massachusetts (WSHM-LD) — Palmer residents are frustrated about unkept road conditions after the heavy rain and flooding from last month added to the significant damage. One viewer reached out to our newsroom, concerned the town has no plans to repair the roads
Continue Reading By Leon Purvis, Olivia Hickey Click here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (WSHM-LD) — We’re told the COVID vaccination rate is about 43 percent. But in communities of color, it’s even lower. That’s why an effort is underway right now to get this population vaccinated. The Black Springfield COVID-19 coalition is going directly
Continue Reading By Jessica De Nova Click here for updates on this story GARDEN GROVE, California (KABC) — The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District is seeing a greater number of “ankle biter” mosquitoes this summer. Lora Young, the director of communications for OCMVCD, said these pesky pests are mostly noticeable because they’re the ones causing
Continue Reading By Oren Liebermann, CNN The US was monitoring Iranian ship movements in the Middle East as Tehran quietly replaced a spy ship in the Red Sea that was damaged in an April attack, two US officials told CNN amid escalating regional tension with Iran and an ongoing maritime shadow conflict between Israel and Iran. Iran
Continue Reading By Jade Hernandez and John Gregory Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A 48-year-old woman was found murdered at her Reseda home Thursday morning, and police are seeking help from the public in tracking down a suspect. The victim has been identified as Michelle Avan, a prominent businesswoman working in
Continue Reading By Elaine Emerson Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — UPDATE: In August, the Clark County Coroner’s Office said that Jourell Ng died of a gunshot wound in a homicide. Original story continues below: A woman suggested her husband died while cleaning his gun before she was arrested on a murder
Continue Reading By Caitlin Lilly Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — A Las Vegas doctor has become an actual “Barbie” girl. Mattel announced this week that it was debuting a new line of Barbie dolls as part of its #ThankYouHeroes collection. According to a news release, “Barbie announced that the brand is
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University is following in the footsteps of some other universities around the country and requiring that all students and staff be vaccinated against Covid-19 or undergo weekly tests. NMSU announced Friday that all students would need to be fully vaccinated by Sept. 30 or agree to weekly
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DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — The owner of an inactive southwestern Colorado mine that was the source of a disastrous 2015 spill that fouled rivers in three Western states has sued the U.S. government, seeking nearly $3.8 million in compensation for using his land in its cleanup. Todd Hennis claims the Environmental Protection Agency has occupied
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writers Even people who have recovered from COVID-19 are urged to get vaccinated, and a new study shows survivors who ignored that advice had twice the risk of getting reinfected. Friday’s report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention comes as scientists urge everyone to get
Continue Reading By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal employees who need to certify their vaccination status under a new policy instituted by President Joe Biden intended to encourage COVID-19 shots will false disciplinary action and potentially criminal prosecution if they lie on the form. The Biden administration on Friday unveiled the attestation form that
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