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Month: August 2024

Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus smashes into home after driver fleeing police causes crash

By Jennifer Borrasso, Michael Guise Click here for updates on this story     PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus crashed into a home in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood on Tuesday. A Pittsburgh Regional Transit spokesperson said the bus, which was carrying approximately eight passengers, crashed into the home on Hamilton Avenue near Durango Way

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Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus smashes into home after driver fleeing police causes crash

KDKA By Jennifer Borrasso, Michael Guise Click here for updates on this story     PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus crashed into a home in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood on Tuesday. A Pittsburgh Regional Transit spokesperson said the bus, which was carrying approximately eight passengers, crashed into the home on Hamilton Avenue near Durango

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Blinken dialoga con la canciller de México, Alicia Bárcena, sobre la crisis política en Venezuela

Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — El secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Antony Blinken, conversó este martes con la secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores de México, Alicia Bárcena, sobre la situación política en Venezuela tras las elecciones presidenciales del 28 de julio, según confirmó el Departamento de Estado en un comunicado. Ahora puedes seguirnos en WhatsApp

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Watermelon experts for four generations: How Philadelphia’s Carter Melons got their start and became a staple

By Janelle Burrell Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — At the intersection of 84th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard, look closely or you’ll miss the mounds of melons. “We just don’t sell melons,” Joshua Carter said. “We specialize in them.” There’s no parking lot or fancy technology on this roadside operation

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Watermelon experts for four generations: How Philadelphia’s Carter Melons got their start and became a staple

KYW By Janelle Burrell Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — At the intersection of 84th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard, look closely or you’ll miss the mounds of melons. “We just don’t sell melons,” Joshua Carter said. “We specialize in them.” There’s no parking lot or fancy technology on this roadside

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American handed a 15-day sentence by a Moscow court on charges of disorderly conduct

MOSCOW (AP) — A court in the Russian capital has handed a 15-day sentence to a U.S. citizen on charges of disorderly conduct. Moscow’s District Court ordered the American who was identified as Joseph Tater to spend 15 days under administrative arrest for “petty hooliganism.” Russia’s top criminal investigation agency said earlier Wednesday that it

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Taylor Swift fans jump on NYC’s limited edition “Cornelia Street” signs commemorating her Greenwich Village home

By Renee Anderson Click here for updates on this story     NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — Taylor Swift has long called New York City’s Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating her success with limited edition “Cornelia Street” signs. Swift not only lives there, but also named a song after Cornelia Street on her

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Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, the state’s oldest Black-owned business, turns 90

By Reg Chapman Click here for updates on this story     MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — For 90 years, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder has been crafting community narratives and driving societal change. The Twin Cities-based newspaper is the longest-running Black-owned business in Minnesota, and this iconic messenger has plans to continue being a big part of the community.

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Israel aprueba nuevo asentamiento en la Ribera Occidental como respuesta al “reconocimiento internacional del Estado palestino”

Paulina Nares (CNN) — El Gobierno de Israel aprobó el establecimiento de un nuevo asentamiento entre Gush Eztion, en la Ribera Occidental ocupada y Jerusalén, en respuesta por “el reconocimiento unilateral por parte de varios países de un Estado palestino”. “La publicación de la línea azul permite iniciar los trámites para establecer el asentamiento de

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Century-old theory of where Stonehenge’s Altar Stone came from overturned by new study

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Stonehenge’s Altar Stone, which lies at the heart of the ancient monument in southern England, was likely transported over 435 miles (700 kilometers) from what’s now northeastern Scotland nearly 5,000 years ago, according to new research. The findings of a new study, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, overturn

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Inmates at Massachusetts prison say they’re facing retaliation after speaking out about lack of programs

By Cheryl Fiandaca Click here for updates on this story     GARDNER, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there. Back in March, a WBZ-TV I-Team report revealed that, in some cases, training and education

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The paint is dry on Banksy’s animal-themed street art that appeared across London over 9 days

Associated Press LONDON (AP) — On the 10th day, after creating the mountain goat, elephants, pelicans, a rhinoceros and a gorilla, among other animals, Banksy rested. The elusive street artist’s menagerie that appeared around London over nine consecutive days apparently came to a conclusion after a final mural surprised staff who arrived early to feed

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Quiz company sues Michigan State University over Adolf Hitler display on video board during football game

By DeJanay Booth-Singleton Click here for updates on this story     EAST LANSING, Michigan (WWJ) — The Michigan State University Board of Regents is facing a federal lawsuit over Adolf Hitler’s appearance in a pregame quiz on video boards during a football game last year. Carsilius Media, BV, a company that operates The Quiz Channel on

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Family fit to be tied as vandals keep on tagging work truck in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood

By Jermont Terry Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — A construction worker in Pilsen says vandalism is putting his livelihood at risk—as his work truck has now been targeted four different times. When the rooster crows every morning on 18th Street between Oakley Avenue and Leavitt Street, Angel DeAlba’s father

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Season-ending injuries to Christian Clark and CJ Baxter leave Longhorns short at running back

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — No. 4 Texas has lost a second running back to a season-ending injury, leaving Jaydon Blue as the only scholarship player with significant experience at the position as the Longhorns enter the Southeastern Conference. The school announced Tuesday that freshman Christian Clark tore an Achilles tendon in practice and will require

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People with ADHD are turning to AI apps to help with tasks. Experts say try it cautiously

AP Health Writer People who have ADHD are starting to turn to AI to help them break down once-insurmountable tasks like emails, business plans and proofreading. Experts say the apps can help those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder get through must-dos more quickly. But they also caution that it shouldn’t replace traditional treatment for ADHD

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Turnout in Wisconsin election tops 26%, highest in 60 years for fall primary in presidential year

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Turnout in Wisconsin’s recent election is the highest in 60 years for a presidential year partisan primary. Based on unofficial results, over 26% of the state’s voting-age population cast ballots on Tuesday. The election was marked by voters rejecting two constitutional amendments that sought to limit the governor’s power to spend

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Officer’s attorney: Videos show fatal shooting of pregnant Black woman was justified

Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio police officer has made his initial court appearance after being charged in the fatal shooting of Ta’Kiya Young. The pregnant Black mother was killed after being accused of shoplifting last August. A magistrate set the officer’s bond Wednesday at $250,000. Blendon Township police officer Connor Grubb is

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