By Laura Leslie Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WRAL) — A North Carolina state senate candidate has filed a federal lawsuit against North Carolina’s ban on “ballot selfies.” The lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, alleges that the ban violates
Continue Reading WRAL, SUSAN HOGARTH, X, CNN, Susan Hogarth/X By Laura Leslie Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WRAL) — A North Carolina state senate candidate has filed a federal lawsuit against North Carolina’s ban on “ballot selfies.” The lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression,
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Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — A finales del año pasado, el expresidente Donald Trump anunció su respaldo al propietario de un concesionario de automóviles Bernie Moreno para el escaño de Ohio en el Senado, elevando a un candidato no probado que nunca había ocupado un cargo público por encima de varios otros republicanos más prominentes. Dos
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say the crew of a Greek coast guard vessel has opened fire on a speedboat smuggling migrants — including five children — from neighboring Turkey, killing one man. They say the shot was fired after the speedboat’s helmsman rammed the Greek patrol boat in a bid to escape arrest.
Continue Reading Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska voters will choose between two competing abortion measures to either expand abortion rights or limit them to the current 12-week ban — a development likely to drive more voters to the polls in a state that could see one of its five electoral votes up for grabs in
Continue Reading By Kathy Hanrahan and Chelsea Donovan Click here for updates on this story WAKE COUNTY, North Carolina (WRAL) — A Wake County woman is suing Verizon Wireless after she says the company provided her phone number, call logs and address to her alleged stalker, who was arrested at her home with a knife and rope.
Continue Reading Paulina Nares (CNN) — Egipto está a punto de entregar a Hamas la última propuesta israelí sobre el corredor Philadelphi, después de que Israel presentara el jueves un plan revisado, mientras siguen los intentos para lograr un acuerdo de alto el fuego en Gaza, según dijeron un diplomático y una fuente israelí familiarizada con las
Continue Reading Associated Press A federal judge in Kansas has tossed out a machine gun possession charge and questioned if bans on the weapons violate the Second Amendment. If upheld on appeal, the ruling by U.S. District Judge John W. Broomes in Wichita could have a sweeping impact on the regulation of machine guns, including homemade automatic
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By Eva McKend and Arit John, CNN Chicago (CNN) — Halfway through the final night of the Democratic National Convention, actress and celebrity host Kerry Washington noted there are some who struggle – “or pretend to struggle” – with how to say Vice President Kamala Harris’ first name. “Confusion is understandable,” Washington said. “Disrespect is
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By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — The historic Chandrayaan-3 mission, which made India the fourth country to land on the moon one year ago Friday, has uncovered new evidence that supports a theory about early lunar history. When the mission landed in the moon’s southern high-latitude regions, near the lunar south pole, it deployed a
Continue Reading DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A 12-year-old girl sleeping in her bed was fatally struck when someone fired several shots into three homes in an Ohio city. Dayton police say it’s not clear why the shootings occurred, but they say no other injuries were reported. It’s believed that at least two shooters may have been involved,
Continue ReadingBy Mary Gilbert and Robert Shackelford, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — The Atlantic hurricane season might be quiet for now, but the same can’t be said in the Pacific, where Hurricane Hone is bearing down on Hawaii. A tropical storm warning is in effect for Hawaii’s Big Island with the storm bringing heavy rain, strong winds,
Continue Reading Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Fires broke out Friday on a Greek-flagged oil tanker previously attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels this week, with the vessel now appearing to be adrift in the Red Sea, authorities said. It wasn’t immediately clear what had happened to the oil tanker Sounion, which had been abandoned
Continue Reading DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — A former Alabama prosecutor was found guilty of six corruption charges for soliciting sexual favors from at least three women who he was also prosecuting for crimes. Houston County former Assistant District Attorney Mark Johnson was accused of using his role as a prosecutor to ask for sexual photos and to
Continue Reading AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The final results will be in on Friday: was the Democratic or Republican convention more popular with television viewers? Yet if you’re wondering whether that might be an indicator of success in November, it’s probably not worth a bet. Over the last 16 presidential election cycles going back
Continue Reading SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A San Antonio apartment complex has dropped its attempt to collect more than $15,000 from the family of a 91-year-old woman for breaking her lease after she died in June, the woman’s son said Friday. David Naterman said The Lodge at Shavano Park sent the letter after WOAI-TV first reported the
Continue Reading Associated Press FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff’s deputy was charged with manslaughter with a firearm, launching a rarely seen criminal case against a Florida law officer, after a Black U.S. Air Force senior airman was killed after answering his apartment door while holding a gun pointed toward the ground. Former Okaloosa
Continue Reading By Carly Yoshida Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Tropical Storm Hone’s satellite appearance remains largely unchanged from previous reports as it moves closer to Hawai’i. There is only minimal deep convection near its center. Recent intensity estimates from various sources show mixed results: 2.5 from PHFO, 2.0 from SAB and
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has imposed sweeping sanctions against hundreds of firms across Russia, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, accusing them of providing products and services that enable Russia’s war effort and aiding its ability to evade sanctions. The sanctions are intended to make good on commitments that President Joe Biden
Continue Reading By Jeremy Diamond and Alex Marquardt, CNN (CNN) — Egypt is set to deliver Israel’s latest Philadelphi corridor proposal to Hamas after Israel submitted a revised plan on Thursday as efforts to secure a ceasefire deal to halt the fighting in Gaza continue, a diplomat and an Israeli source familiar with the talks said. The
Continue Reading By Jessica Holly, Julian Quintana and Tynisa Senior Click here for updates on this story HIALEAH, Florida (WSVN) — A man died after he lost control while riding an ATV and crashed into a home in Hialeah, police said, leaving his 9-year-old son orphaned after he lost his mother in a 2022 crash. According to
Continue Reading Associated Press A bipartisan group of senators is demanding immediate action from USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsack after several tribal nations reported that a federal food distribution program they rely on has not fulfilled orders for months, and in some cases has delivered expired food. Last spring, the USDA consolidated from two contractors to one for
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Associated Press A bipartisan group of senators is demanding immediate action from USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsack after several tribal nations reported that a federal food distribution program they rely on has not fulfilled orders for months, and in some cases has delivered expired food. Last spring, the USDA consolidated from two contractors to one for
Continue Reading AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell all but proclaimed victory in the fight against inflation and signaled that interest rate cuts are coming in a much-anticipated speech Friday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Under Powell, the Fed raised its benchmark rate to the highest level in 23 years to subdue inflation
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CNN By Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — Stocks rose Friday as Wall Street cheered a signal from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that long-awaited interest rate cuts are finally coming. The Dow closed 462 points, or 1.1% higher, on Friday afternoon. The S&P 500 gained 1.2% and the Nasdaq Composite added 1.5%. All
Continue Reading By Brandon Beyer and Julian Quintana Click here for updates on this story WESTON, Florida (WSVN) — Five people were transported to the hospital after a hazmat incident happened at a high school in Weston. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue and several other fire departments arrived at Cypress Bay High School, located at 18600 Vista Park
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By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune Aug. 23, 2024 “Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw retiring after 15 years as state’s top law enforcement officer” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up
Continue Reading By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol won’t be a constant presence at its Seattle headquarters where he takes the helm next month. Instead, he’s going to commute weekly from his California home. The setup was revealed last week in Niccol’s offer letter, which is giving him a “small
Continue Reading PARIS (AP) — Before he died this week, French film icon Alain Delon once suggested he wanted his beloved sheepdog Loubo buried with him. To the relief of animal lovers around France, Loubo will be allowed to survive. Delon, an internationally acclaimed and prolific actor and producer, died Sunday, aged 88, and will be buried
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Associated Press Sixteen Republican-led states are suing to end a federal program that could potentially give nearly half a million immigrants without legal status who are married to U.S. citizens a path to citizenship. The coalition filed suit Friday to halt the program launched by President Joe Biden in June, saying in court filings that
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