Name: Amanda Cunningham Age: 39 Party: Nonpartisan Occupation: Amanda is a social worker executive, grant writer and currently a stay-at-homemother. Relevant Experience: Amanda brings a wealth of relevant experience in advocacy and public policy, having served as a social services executive and administrator, including her role as a foster care director. Her expertise encompasses quality
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Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has won reelection in a landslide victory after a campaign that saw opponents jailed alongside journalists, activists and attorneys. The North African country’s election authority says Saied won 90.7% of the vote. Turnout was low after many of his critics chose to boycott. The closest
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AP National Writer A judge has given preliminary approval to the $2.78 billion legal settlement that figures to transform college sports. U.S District Judge Claudia Wilken released an order Monday setting a timeline for a deal that would put millions of dollars into the pockets of college athletes, who can begin applying for payment on
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A hot-air balloon bumped into a power line in northeast Albuquerque on Monday, leaving nearly 13,000 customers of a major electric utility without power for nearly an hour, authorities said. Monday marked the third day of the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The state’s largest electricity provider, Public Service Company
Continue Reading ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A hot-air balloon bumped into a power line in northeast Albuquerque on Monday, leaving nearly 13,000 customers of a major electric utility without power for nearly an hour, authorities said. Monday marked the third day of the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The state’s largest electricity provider, Public Service Company
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Name: Dr. Sam Armijo Age: 85 Party: I am a registered Republican, running in a non-partisan in this race. Occupation: Retired Engineering and Business Executive, Nuclear Power Consultant Relevant Experience: I am a native of El Paso, and a U.S. army veteran. I have a solid education in engineering and science and hold a doctorate
Continue Reading Associated Press ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Former Representative Mike Rogers is attempting to become the first Republican to win a U.S. Senate race in Michigan in 30 years. Rep. Elissa Slotkin stands in his way on the Democratic side and holds a significant fundraising advantage. The Michigan race could turn on how the presidential candidates
Continue Reading Associated Press A judge has declared a second mistrial in the case of a Vermont sheriff charged with assault for kicking a shackled detainee twice in the groin in 2022 when he was a captain. Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore went on trial last week for a second time after a jury deadlocked in July.
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Name: Isabel Ceballos Otten Party: Because of that I feel it is inappropriate for me to discuss party affiliation. However, since this seems to be an issue in the non-partisan election, I would like to point out an important thing about party affiliation in Texas. According to the Election Advisory No. 2022-11 by Keith Ingram,
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By Dion Lim Click here for updates on this story SAUSALITO, California (KGO) — A history-making journey took place this week from Sausalito to the Farallon Islands by a local woman via water bike. It’s a journey Jessica Schiller made for a greater purpose. “A lot of people thought I was crazy!” said Schiller, who
Continue Reading KGO By Dion Lim Click here for updates on this story SAUSALITO, California (KGO) — A history-making journey took place this week from Sausalito to the Farallon Islands by a local woman via water bike. It’s a journey Jessica Schiller made for a greater purpose. “A lot of people thought I was crazy!” said Schiller,
Continue Reading By Tim Didion and Dan Ashley Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, California (KGO) — The Bay Area’s fog-shrouded coast seems tailor-made for hiding ghosts from the past. But now, a research team has pulled back the curtain on a mystery that’s endured for nearly 80 years: the location of a U.S.
Continue Reading KGO By Tim Didion and Dan Ashley Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, California (KGO) — The Bay Area’s fog-shrouded coast seems tailor-made for hiding ghosts from the past. But now, a research team has pulled back the curtain on a mystery that’s endured for nearly 80 years: the location of a
Continue Reading By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WABC) — Two sledgehammer-wielding men smashed the window of the Chanel store on the Upper East Side to steal thousands of dollars in purses. The purses, each worth around $10,000, were taken when the suspects broke through the front window of
Continue Reading WABC By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WABC) — Two sledgehammer-wielding men smashed the window of the Chanel store on the Upper East Side to steal thousands of dollars in purses. The purses, each worth around $10,000, were taken when the suspects broke through the front window
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By Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump on Monday suggested undocumented immigrants who commit murder have “bad genes,” in the latest example of the former president using dehumanizing rhetoric as he tries to stoke fears about those in the country illegally. In a radio interview on “The Hugh Hewitt Show,” Trump again distorted
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Name: Alejandra Chávez Relevant Experience: I have over 20 years of experience as a business owner in El Paso, where I created jobs, supported local organizations, and contributed to the economic growth of our community. As a business owner, I’ve learned how to balance a budget, prioritize fiscal responsibility, and eliminate wasteful spending—skills I believe
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By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Even before the horrifying events of October 7, 2023, it was an intense year for journalists based in Israel and the Palestinian territories, with record levels of violence and mass protests against the Israeli government’s judicial overhaul rocking major cities. But the shocking terror attacks from Hamas — the deadliest day
Continue Reading By Leanne Suter Click here for updates on this story CORONA, California (KABC) — The Airport Fire, which burned thousands of acres across Orange and Riverside counties, has been fully contained, but the damage left behind is taking an emotional toll on residents. Johanna Browne lost her beloved home during the fire and recently returned
Continue Reading By Chaz Miller Click here for updates on this story HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Two men are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in north Harris County. Sheriff’s investigators said the two men in their 20s are brothers. The shooting happened shortly before 2 a.m. Monday at a townhome in the 15100 block of Ella
Continue Reading KTRK By Chaz Miller Click here for updates on this story HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Two men are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in north Harris County. Sheriff’s investigators said the two men in their 20s are brothers. The shooting happened shortly before 2 a.m. Monday at a townhome in the 15100 block of
Continue Reading By Web Staff and Maher Kawash Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, Illinois (WLS) — A person was stabbed Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field after a Bears game. The incident happened just after 6 p.m. at the sports venue, Chicago police said. A male victim, whose age was yet known, was involved in
Continue Reading The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning to relocate to the New Orleans area to prepare for Sunday’s game against the Saints with Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall along Florida’s west coast this week. The Bucs intend to travel Tuesday and spend the rest of the week out of state instead of practicing as usual
Continue Reading By Vince Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — An Idaho family reunited with the recipient of their late son’s heart at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, marking their first visit to the event. “Jordan was the kindest, the funniest, the most caring teenage boy,” said a family member. Jordan
Continue Reading By Metia Carroll Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (WDSU) — Entergy New Orleans reported more than 2,000 customers were without power in parts of New Orleans. The outage happened around 1 p.m. in the area of Washington Avenue, Milan Street, St. Mary Street, and Tchoupitoulas Street. Power has been restored
Continue Reading A federal judge said the Federal Trade Commission can proceed with its landmark antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. But Judge John H. Chun also gave the company a small victory by tossing out a few claims made by states involved in the legal fight. The order, which was issued last week and unsealed on Monday, is
Continue Reading By Jonathan Greco Click here for updates on this story MUSTANG, Oklahoma (KOCO) — A weapon was secured after Mustang Public Schools officials say an elementary school student brought a loaded firearm onto a school bus on Monday. District officials said in a statement that a first-grade student at Prairie View Elementary School brought the
Continue Reading CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Three people accused of breaking into South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s game farm and stealing $580,000 in cash that was stashed in a couch have appeared in a court and had their case postponed until next month. The alleged theft happened in 2020 but came to light two years
Continue Reading By Nicole Tam Click here for updates on this story AMES, Iowa (KCCI) — A former Iowa State wrestler is running across the country in memory of a fallen veteran. Nels Matson wrestled for the Cyclones in the early 2000s. He made it to Hilton Coliseum in Ames Sunday evening, roughly halfway through his 3,000-mile
Continue Reading By Jon Schoenheider Click here for updates on this story CONCORD, New Hampshire (WMUR) — Hundreds of letter carriers protested outside the State House in Concord on Sunday afternoon, urging the federal government to reach a new deal. After more than a year without a contract, postal workers are calling for higher pay, more benefits
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