By Cecilio Padilla Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — Californians 70 years old and above will no longer need to take the written driver test, the DMV announced this week. As of Oct. 1, those older drivers whose licenses expire as of 2024 won’t need to take the written knowledge
Continue Reading By Jose Martinez Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, California (KPIX) — In the heart of the San Francisco Mission District, a group of immigrant students is taking steps toward higher education, despite the challenges they face because of their status. Allison Romero, a student at Thurgood Marshall High School in San
Continue Reading KPIX By Jose Martinez Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, California (KPIX) — In the heart of the San Francisco Mission District, a group of immigrant students is taking steps toward higher education, despite the challenges they face because of their status. Allison Romero, a student at Thurgood Marshall High School in
Continue Reading By Kirsten Mitchell Click here for updates on this story HASTINGS, Minnesota (WCCO) — Minnesota farmers are rejoicing after a great growing season for apples. Whistling Well Farm owner Charlie Johnson has weathered many difficult growing seasons since opening his farm in Hastings in 1972. After several years of drought, he says the apples are
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By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — The arrival of spring is traditionally associated with allergies, but the crisp air brought on by autumn’s cooler weather doesn’t necessarily mean everyone can take a breath of relief. For many with allergies, fall is peak season that’s now probably compounded by a warming planet. Allergy season is starting
Continue Reading KYW By Jan Carabeo Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — If you like taking pictures in Fairmount, you may have taken a photo recently that could help heal a broken heart. One woman says she was approached by a man on the street to take a photo of her and
Continue Reading By Carolyn Gusoff Click here for updates on this story JAMESPORT, New York (WCBS) — A 70-year-old pet turtle is slowly coming out of its shell and learning how to walk and eat, thanks to a Bronx man who recognized it needed help. Recovering turtles by the hundreds make Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons home.
Continue Reading WCBS By Carolyn Gusoff Click here for updates on this story JAMESPORT, New York (WCBS) — A 70-year-old pet turtle is slowly coming out of its shell and learning how to walk and eat, thanks to a Bronx man who recognized it needed help. Recovering turtles by the hundreds make Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons
Continue Reading By John MacLauchlan Click here for updates on this story COOPER CITY, Florida (WFOR) — A woman died after a car she was in plunged into a Cooper City canal. The Broward Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday they received a report around 6 a.m. of a vehicle going into a canal off Griffin Road at SW
Continue Reading By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — The Honolulu Zoo has moved its last two chimpanzees, Kumi and Kibale, to Gladys Porter Zoo in Texas as part of preparations for habitat upgrades. The 49-year-old mother and her 34-year-old son were beloved attractions since arriving in 1994 from the
Continue Reading By Jessica Holly, Michael Hudak, Julian Quintana, Chantal Cook, Alex Browning Click here for updates on this story AVENTURA, Florida (WSVN) — Police on Tuesday arrested the president of an Aventura condominium, who is accused of committing money laundering and grand theft, according to officials. Cellphone video captured Gregori Arzumanov, board president of Turnberry on
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By Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — The Middle East is edging ever closer toward a full-blown regional war as Israel vowed to respond to Iran’s huge barrage of ballistic missiles fired at the country on Tuesday night, capping a day of dramatic military escalation in the region. “Iran made a big mistake tonight – and it will
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Actor John Amos died in August, but his daughter has revealed she only learned about it when his passing was reported by the media on October 1. Shannon Amos paid tribute to her late father in a video shared on Instagram that showed the two dancing to the
Continue Reading By Clare Sebastian, CNN (CNN) — Russia has captured the key eastern Ukrainian town of Vuhledar, ending months of resistance and underscoring the scale of Kyiv’s challenge as it heads into its third wartime winter. Footage verified by CNN showed troops waving the Russian flag over the ruins of the city hall of the devastated town, whose population has dropped from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 3rd Annual Vegan Chef Challenge is officially underway in El Paso, and you get to help choose the winner just by eating! The 13 participating eateries have been tasked to create brand new vegan menu items to be offered through the month of October. This means no matter how many
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By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla reported an increase in sales for the first time this year, although its year-to-date sales still trail the same period of 2023. The company delivered nearly 463,000 vehicles worldwide in the third quarter, up 6% from its year ago sales figure and up 4% from the
Continue Reading AP Health Writer Condom usage is down among teens and young adults in the U.S. Medical advancements, a fading fear of contracting HIV and widely varying degrees of sex education in high schools all contribute to the trend. Public health experts are thinking about how to help younger generations have safe sex, be aware of
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By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams has requested a trade from the team, according to multiple outlets and first reported by NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo and ESPN’s Adam Schefter. According to reports, Adams told the team on Monday that he’d prefer to be traded. The Raiders would
Continue Reading AP Health Writer OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — It’s hard to miss the overflowing bowl of condoms at the entrance of the gym. Some University of Mississippi students walking past after their workout snicker and point, and the few who step forward to consider grabbing a condom rethink it when their friends catch up, laughter trailing
Continue Reading By Amy Woodyatt and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller has been handed a four-game suspension without pay for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, the league announced Tuesday. “Miller will be eligible for reinstatement on October 28 following the Bills’ Week 8 game against the Seattle Seahawks,” the NFL said
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LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Hundreds of Portuguese firefighters have protested for better working conditions outside the national parliament. Wearing full firefighting gear, the protestors occupied the steps leading to the Assembleia da Republica. A line of police linked arms in front of them as the firefighters opened smoke canisters, lit flares and sounded sirens. The
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Low interest financing, sweet lease deals, price cuts and free charging boosted Tesla’s global deliveries in the third quarter, the first increase this year for the electric vehicle maker. The Austin, Texas, company said Wednesday that it delivered 462,890 vehicles from July through September, bolstered by loans as low as 1.99%, and $299 monthly leases
Continue Reading BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors have called for a sexual offenses conviction and a 15-year prison sentence for a man who is also under investigation separately in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann. The 47-year-old German national is on trial at the Braunschweig state court in northern Germany over offenses he is alleged to
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla’s global deliveries rose in the third quarter, the first increase this year for the electric vehicle maker.
Continue Reading By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Krusty Krab, the fictional fast-food restaurant in “SpongeBob SquarePants,” will never be real, but at least the second-best thing is — a Krabby Patty. Wendy’s is releasing a special meal, in honor of the 25th anniversary of the “SpongeBob SquarePants” animated TV series, which includes a “Krabby
Continue Reading Associated Press STEELTON, Pa. (AP) — The Republican challenger trying to flip the U.S. Senate seat in swing-state Pennsylvania said he’ll press for U.S. military action in Mexico to target fentanyl trafficking networks, a controversial and complicated idea that seemed to originate with former President Donald Trump. David McCormick, who is challenging third-term Democratic Sen.
Continue Reading AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR is facing a federal antitrust lawsuit from two of its teams, including one co-owned by Michael Jordan. The suit seeks unspecified damages and says the charter system limits competition by unfairly binding the teams to the stock car series. NASCAR gave teams a take-it-or-leave-it offer last
Continue Reading BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is offering to delay by a year the introduction of new rules that would outlaw the sale of products that come from forests. Wednesday’s offer comes following an outcry from several governments claiming that the “deforestation regulation” will damage trade and hurt small farmers. The European Commission says the
Continue Reading Associated Press MASERU, Lesotho (AP) — Prince Harry is visiting the small mountain kingdom of Lesotho having co-founded a youth charity there in 2006 in honor of his late mother, Princess Diana. The Duke of Sussex began his visit Tuesday by meeting with young people and sharing experiences around an evening campfire. He paid a
Continue Reading By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — A medallion containing some of the original mold involved in the discovery of penicillin is expected to fetch up to $50,000 when it goes up for auction later this month. The medallion was created and inscribed by Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming in the course of “one of the
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