Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say the U.S. Department of Transportation is providing nearly $400 million to build a new Interstate 55 bridge connecting Tennessee and Arkansas across the Mississippi River. The work would replace the existing 75-year-old span. The Tennessee governor and a congressman from Memphis said in separate news releases Friday
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By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Special counsel Jack Smith told the judge in the classified documents case in Florida that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ criticism of his appointment should have no bearing on the criminal case against former President Donald Trump. In a brief filing Friday, Smith said that Thomas’ writing in the
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Lots of sunshine for the weekend with temps around 100. I/m not anticipating any rain chances over the weekend. Next week we pull in additional moisture. This will give us added fuel for thunderstorms as some disturbances move overhead. Rain and storm chances increase to around 30-405.
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Marlon Sorto (CNN Español) — La Fiscalía General de Baja California informó este jueves que fue arrestado el presunto responsable de la muerte de Paola Andrea Bañuelos, una joven de 23 años que este domingo solicitó un auto por medio de una aplicación móvil en Mexicali y fue encontrada muerta días después. Las autoridades afirmaron
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By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — A marvel of the “Dune” sci-fi film franchise is the survival outfit worn by the desert-dwelling Fremen — “stillsuits” that recycle all bodily fluids into potable water. Now, such technology appears to be on the horizon, with scientists unveiling a prototype spacesuit system that turns urine into drinking water.
Continue Reading NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Authorities allege that an Indiana woman held down her 81-year-old mother while her son used the strap of his bag to strangle his grandmother at a Virginia senior living facility. News outlets report that Cleo Loizides was found unresponsive in her room on June 30 and documents state marks on her
Continue Reading Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Widespread power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl have sent a wave of patients to Houston-area hospitals for treatment of heat-related illnesses and carbon monoxide poisoning due to using home generators improperly, medical officials said Friday. Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses have been without power since Beryl swept ashore
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Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Widespread power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl have sent a wave of patients to Houston-area hospitals for treatment of heat-related illnesses and carbon monoxide poisoning due to using home generators improperly, medical officials said Friday. Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses have been without power since Beryl swept ashore
Continue Reading CNN By Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — Rudy Giuliani is no longer entitled to bankruptcy protection, a judge decided Friday, making it possible for creditors to immediately pursue his assets within days. The former mayor of New York sought bankruptcy protection after a jury awarded two Georgia election workers $148 million because Giuliani defamed them after the 2020 election. The judge’s
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By Web staff Click here for updates on this story VACAVILLE, California (KCRA) — A Vacaville police officer was killed in the line of duty after being hit by a vehicle while making a traffic stop on Thursday morning, police said. The driver was taken into custody, believed to be under the influence of drugs.
Continue Reading Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — Rodeado de varios dirigentes de su propio partido, el líder de la formación de ultraderecha Vox Santiago Abascal anunció este jueves por la noche la rotura de los pactos de gobierno y apoyos que comparte con el Partido Popular (PP) en seis comunidades autónomas. Este anuncio fue motivado por la
Continue Reading Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, declaró este viernes que el lunes 15 de julio será día festivo o “día cívico” para celebrar la final de la Copa América, donde el seleccionado de su país se enfrentará el domingo anterior con Argentina. En declaraciones ante la prensa desde Nueva York
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Update: Officials tell ABC-7 that the driver died in the crash. The fuel carried in the tanker spilled into the roadway and the EPFD hazmat team helped clean it up. The highway was closed to two lanes as crews cleaned up the spill. Update: One person is confirmed dead in the crash. Update: The Hudspeth
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Despite interest rates hovering around seven percent, people are willing to pay higher prices for a home in El Paso. New data from the Texas Real Estate Research Center shows that, as of May, home sales in El Paso have already surpassed last year. And last month, the median price of homes in El
Continue Reading By Lindsay Weber Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — Two children who are missing after their mother was found dead in a north Sacramento home on Monday are potentially in Southern California, the police department said. Officials said there is a potential that the two children were dropped off. The
Continue Reading Associated Press A former New York City police officer has been convicted of assault for punching a man in the face six times and breaking his nose in 2021. Juan Perez was found guilty Thursday after a two-day bench trial on charges of assaulting Borim Husenaj in Greenwich Village on Nov. 10, 2021. An indictment
Continue Reading By Khiree Stewart Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON (WBAL) — A teenager and another man were arrested in connection to a string of airbag thefts in Howard County, Howard County police said. Officers found 31 stolen airbags inside of a stolen car on Tuesday when police said they responded to calls of
Continue Reading Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge in Kansas has refused to block the nationwide enforcement of a Biden administration rule requiring firearms dealers to do background checks of buyers at gun shows, leaving Texas as the only state so far where a legal challenge has succeeded. U.S. District Judge Toby Crouse’s ruling
Continue Reading Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge in Kansas has refused to block the nationwide enforcement of a Biden administration rule requiring firearms dealers to do background checks of buyers at gun shows, leaving Texas as the only state so far where a legal challenge has succeeded. U.S. District Judge Toby Crouse’s ruling
Continue Reading By Web staff Click here for updates on this story DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCCI) — A former Iowa priest is asking for sexual abuse charges against him to be dropped. Father Leo Riley is accused of abusing altar boys back in the 1980s in Dubuque. His lawyers argue that the statute of limitations has passed. Authorities
Continue Reading Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The latest flooding in Vermont has added fresh urgency to concerns about the hundreds of dams in the state, a third of which are more than a century old. This week’s deluge from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl wasn’t as bad for the hundreds of dams compared to last year’s
Continue Reading Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The latest flooding in Vermont has added fresh urgency to concerns about the hundreds of dams in the state, a third of which are more than a century old. This week’s deluge from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl wasn’t as bad for the hundreds of dams compared to last year’s
Continue Reading Associated Press Federal prosecutors say a group of gang members who trafficked drugs and guns and used dating websites to connect with people interested in hiring prostitutes were responsible for a series of robberies that led to four deaths. Dubbed the “fentanyl robbery gang,” the group worked from New Hampshire to Virginia. Prosecutors say the
Continue Reading By Miyoshi Price Click here for updates on this story FORT MYERS, Florida (WFTX) — A local film director uses his platform to spark imagination and hands-on projects for young people in Fort Myers. Your Fort Myers community correspondent, Miyoshi Price, takes you into a classroom of future filmmakers, writers, and more. An award-winning local
Continue Reading By Kaitlin Knapp Click here for updates on this story LEE COUNTY, Florida (WFTX) — The State Attorney’s Office in Palm Beach County said at this point, they cannot go forward with a sexual battery charge against Wade Wilson. That’s because they haven’t received any from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. On February 18,
Continue Reading By Kayla James Click here for updates on this story WINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa (KCCI) — It’s not uncommon for first responders to be thanked for their efforts, but to receive a plaque from a family in a show of gratitude is a bit different. However, that’s one the Windsor Heights Fire Department experienced in late
Continue Reading CHICAGO (AP) — An exhibition center on Chicago’ lakefront is modifying its windows to prevent bird strikes after hundreds of birds crashed into the building in one night last fall. Nearly 1,000 migrating songbirds died after colliding with the McCormick Place Lakeside Center’s windows in October. Birds don’t see clear or reflective glass and don’t
Continue Reading By Mounira Elsamra, CNN (CNN) — A Delta employee has been removed from their position with the airline’s social media channels following backlash over a post made from an official account that some perceived to be anti-Palestinian. In a statement shared with CNN Friday, Delta said the company “removed a mistakenly posted comment on X
Continue Reading By Angela Rozier Click here for updates on this story ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Florida (WPBF) — The parents of a Fort Pierce boy found in a St. Lucie County canal are speaking out. Melody and Anthony Paschal said their son Anthony Paschal Jr. was reported missing Tuesday and was found the next day, which happened
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Euphoria” is going back into production. Fans of the HBO drama have been eagerly awaiting the third season of the series created, written, directed and executive produced by Sam Levinson, starring Emmy winner Zendaya. The show will reportedly start filming in January. “I am thrilled that we are
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