Chicago preps as Democrats descend for convention
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Protective fencing is up, street closures are beginning and local and federal law enforcement officials say…
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Philadelphia singer and three-time cancer survivor launches new flexible bra line
By Stephanie Stahl, Brad Nau Click here for updates on this story BUCKS COUNTY, Pennsylvania (KYW) — A Philadelphia…
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Iowa proposes summer grocery boxes as alternative to direct cash payments for low-income families
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa is proposing an alternative program to address child hunger during next year’s summer break. The…
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A celebrity facialist’s murder-for-hire case was worthy of a Hollywood thriller. Now it is one
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — When former “facialist to the stars” Dawn DaLuise received a sudden stream of text messages in late June, it…
Continue Reading New Jersey police department gives young boy Spider-Man gear following theft
By Nikki DeMentri Click here for updates on this story WILLINGBORO, New Jersey (KYW) — Peter Parker famously says,…
Continue Reading A woman who left a newborn in a box on the side of the road won’t be charged
ELK RIVER, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say they won’t charge a woman who left her newborn in a box on the side of a Minnesota road 35 years ago.…
Continue Reading $646 million set aside to rebuild N.Y. health care workforce devastated by COVID, Gov. Kathy Hochul says
By Natalie Duddridge Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — A major financial boost is in the…
Continue Reading After Minouche Shafik resigns, Columbia University students ask what’s next
By Lisa Rozner Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — Columbia University students are…
Continue Reading What is ketamine, the drug involved in Matthew Perry’s death?
AP Medical Writer The investigation into the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry has led to a sweeping indictment that pulled in five people…
Continue Reading Mayor Eric Adams, staff members hit with 3 new subpoenas in federal corruption probe
By Dick Brennan Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — There have been significant…
Continue Reading Woman charged with trying to defraud Elvis Presley’s family through sale of Graceland
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Missouri woman has been arrested on charges she orchestrated a scheme to defraud Elvis Presley’s family…
Continue Reading NYC middle school students are designing their own community youth space
By Hannah Kliger Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — While many kids have spent their…
Continue Reading US calls on Sudan’s military to join talks to calm the country’s grinding conflict
CAIRO (AP) — The United States has called on Sudan’s military to join talks aimed at calming the country’s grinding conflict as the country…
Continue Reading St. Charles rallies around 16-year-old wrestler recovering from heart transplant
By John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story ST. CHARLES, Minnesota (WCCO) — A St. Charles teenager says…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: Ricardo Mora the new CEO for the El Paso Chamber
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local businessman Ricardo Mora has been selected as the new Chief Executive Officer of the El Paso Chamber. Mora takes over…
Continue Reading Minnesota investigators ID baby found dead in box 35 years ago
By Riley Moser Click here for updates on this story SHERBURNE COUNTY, Minnesota (WCCO) — Minnesota investigators on…
Continue Reading Family of South Florida woman missing in Spain continues to search for answers
By Joan Murray Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — Where is Ana Knezevich Henao? It’s a…
Continue Reading Colorado man charged with strangling teen who was goofing around at In-N-Out Burger
LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado man has been charged with strangulation and child abuse after allegedly grabbing a teen by the neck and throwing…
Continue Reading North America’s first zero-emission passenger train comes to San Bernardino County
By Julie Sharp Click here for updates on this story SAN BERNARDINO, California (KCAL) — A self-powered, zero-emission…
Continue Reading Michigan lawmakers voice concerns over implementing new minimum wage in 2025
By Elle Meyers Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — The Michigan Supreme Court ruled in July…
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Once a mainstay of the radio dial, local news is signing off as stations struggle to survive in the digital age
By Liam Reilly, CNN New York (CNN) — For more than a century, Americans have been turning to a trusted and reliable source for local news: the…
Continue Reading Harris has offered a string of new economic proposals. Here’s a closer look at what’s in them
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is out with a string of new proposals on food prices, taxes, housing…
Continue Reading Massachusetts bans use of PFAS chemicals in fire gear by 2027
By Tiffany Chan Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey…
Continue Reading Merchants tense as Burning Man reservations get off to slow start
By Andrea Nakano Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, California (KPIX) — So far, Burning Man has failed…
Continue Reading US consumer sentiment rises slightly on Democratic optimism over Harris’ presidential prospects
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A surge in optimism by Democrats over the prospects of Vice President Kamala Harris lifted U.S. consumer…
Continue Reading Baltimore police “playing with fire” over severe shortage of officers, judge warns
By Mike Hellgren Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — Baltimore police continue to lose…
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What to stream: Sabrina Carpenter gets cheeky, ‘Furiosa’ fights and Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ spins
This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include albums from Lainey Wilson and Sabrina Carpenter, George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max…
Continue Reading Police say 11 inmates killed in shootouts following breakout from prison in central Haiti
Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Police in Haiti say inmates have broken out of a prison in the central coastal town of Saint-Marc as…
Continue Reading Probe at German military base finds no evidence that the water supply was tampered with
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s Defense Ministry says an investigation found no evidence that the water supply at a major air force barracks in…
Continue Reading New Jersey governor announces he will appoint his former chief of staff to replace Menendez in Senate
By Clare Foran and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Friday that he will appoint George Helmy, his former…
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