By Tom Garris Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (WMUR) — It’s been a decade since New Hampshire journalist James Foley was killed by the Islamic State militants. He was the first American hostage executed. Since James’ death, his mother, Diane Foley, has worked to prioritize the return of other Americans
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Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Gunnar Gaudin has two signatures under the brim of his cap: New York Yankees outfielder Jazz Chisholm’s and his own. “I’m not trying to brag,” Gunnar said, “but I feel like I’m famous.” When you strike out five batters and don’t allow a walk, you’re bound to feel
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Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd, was transferred to a federal prison in Texas almost nine months after he was stabbed in a different facility, the federal Bureau of Prisons told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Chauvin, 47, is now housed at the Federal
Continue Reading Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd, was transferred to a federal prison in Texas almost nine months after he was stabbed in a different facility, the federal Bureau of Prisons told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Chauvin, 47, is now housed at the Federal
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Gonzalo Zegarra (CNN Español) — El Gobierno del presidente Nicolás Maduro rechaza toda crítica al proceso electoral de Venezuela e impulsa proyectos de ley que avanzan contra las organizaciones civiles y la observación externa en los comicios, de acuerdo con sus críticos, mientras restringe y criminaliza la disidencia, un camino que expone cada vez más
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Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Thousands of hospitality union workers on the Las Vegas Strip have reached a tentative deal with the Venetian and Palazzo resorts, a first for employees at the sprawling Italian-inspired complex that opened 25 years ago and quickly became a Sin City landmark. The Culinary Workers Union announced Tuesday on
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By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Supermarket chain Kroger is suing a federal agency in a daring move that aims to weaken how Washington fights mergers that threaten to jack up prices on consumers. The lawsuit alleges the Federal Trade Commission is violating the US Constitution by using an in-house tribunal to challenge
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Paris Hilton is taking stock of her belongings after a fire tore through her trailer while she was on a recent music video shoot. The fire, according to video footage that Hilton posted to her Instagram page chronicling the aftermath, broke out while she was filming the video for
Continue Reading By Ramishah Maruf and Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN New York (CNN) — Alex Cooper, the host of the popular, unfiltered sex and relationship podcast “Call Her Daddy,” is ending her own relationship — with Spotify. Cooper signed an agreement with SiriusXM, giving the platform exclusive advertising and distribution rights, as well as other content and events.
Continue Reading By Courtney Shaw, Bob Jones Click here for updates on this story AKRON, Ohio (WEWS) — An Akron police officer has been arrested on charges of child pornography. According to police, the Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigations took Geoffrey Parker into custody on Friday. He has been charged with multiple counts of Pandering
Continue Reading By Bryn Caswell Click here for updates on this story HURON, Ohio (WEWS) — An area cultivation facility is not only working to lessen its carbon footprint but is also connecting veterans to resources within the marijuana industry. Cannabis and passion are often used in the same sentence at Firelands Scientific. For Director of Operations,
Continue Reading AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It’s not just you. The word “demure” is being used to describe just about everything online these days. It all started earlier this month, when TikTok creator Jools Lebron posted a video that would soon take social media by storm. The hair and makeup she’s wearing to work?
Continue Reading PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court has rejected an effort to exclude more than 100 absentee ballots that a recount board included in the June election count after a precinct board initially rejected the ballots. The leader of a conservative election group and an unsuccessful Republican legislative candidate asked the court last
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UPDATE: Representative Mary Gonzalez — who represents House District 75, an area that encompasses much of eastern El Paso County — posted the following information on her Facebook page Tuesday afternoon: Our office is aware of Red Flour Beetle infestations in the district. These bugs do not pose a serious public health risk. They could
Continue Reading Associated Press Ukraine’s parliament has banned the activities of religious groups tied to the Russian Orthodox Church or any other faith group supporting Russia’s invasion — a measure widely seen as targeting a Ukrainian religious body, despite its claim to independence from Moscow. The bill creates the legal tools for the government to ban the
Continue Reading AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian pop star Anitta will perform at halftime of the first NFL game in the South American country on Sept. 6. The NFL announced Tuesday that the 31-year-old will perform when the Green Bay Packers play the Philadelphia Eagles in Sao Paulo. A fan favorite in Brazil for
Continue Reading By Mekialaya White Click here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — Girls Inc. of Metro Denver is giving students an extra confidence boost before they head back to school. Over the weekend, its gym was packed with little Black girls getting their curls washed, pressed and styled. It was all part of
Continue Reading By JAMES TAYLOR Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — Monday’s Tesla semi-truck fire along Interstate 80 is highlighting the challenges that first responders face when fighting an electric vehicle fire. Firefighters say responding to an electric vehicle fire poses unique challenges not seen with gas-powered vehicles. “We can’t apply water
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Casa de Peregrinos, the primary food pantry for Doña Ana County and Las Cruces, is facing a shortage of food. According to a news release, the pantry is in dire need of both “monetary donations and food contributions” in order to continue serving families that are impacted by food
Continue Reading Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tens of thousands of customers are still without power across Puerto Rico, a week after Ernesto swiped the U.S. territory as a tropical storm. Officials pledged on Tuesday to restore electricity to everyone by the weekend. The ongoing outages persist as the National Weather Service issued yet
Continue Reading By Erin Jones Click here for updates on this story FRISCO, Texas (KTVT) — Only days into the new school year, a mystery surrounds what happened to a Frisco ISD middle school student. It’s getting a lot of attention from parents on social media. Police are investigating. Chandra Weekley said last Tuesday her 12-year-old son,
Continue Reading By John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story ROBBINSDALE, Minnesota (WCCO) — A Princeton man says he’s getting used to his “new normal” after a work accident earlier this month. Thirty-nine-year-old Michael Hanson is a high-risk tree remover. On Aug. 6 while removing part of a tree, he fell 35 feet when his
Continue Reading By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — A woman who says she is a psychologist appeared before a Miami-Dade judge Monday, accused of trying to lure a 15-year-old girl into human trafficking in Southwest Miami-Dade. “I’m a psychologist, I’m a PhD. I will lose my license and my
Continue Reading By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — The parents of a former Mohawk High School student are suing the school district and several leaders, including the superintendent. The lawsuit claims the student was expelled for recording video of a hazing incident two years ago and subsequently punished for
Continue Reading By Tim McNicholas Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — New York City is throwing millions of dollars at its rodent problem — from studies on the best ways to store trash, to a rat czar appointed last year. So why are rodent-related complaints staying stubbornly high? CBS News
Continue Reading WLNY By Tim McNicholas Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — New York City is throwing millions of dollars at its rodent problem — from studies on the best ways to store trash, to a rat czar appointed last year. So why are rodent-related complaints staying stubbornly high? CBS
Continue Reading By Averi Kremposky Click here for updates on this story ORLANDO, Florida (WESH) — A Pennsylvania woman is suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts for $50,000 after she says she was pushed over in a stampede at Magic Kingdom. According to a lawsuit filed by plaintiff Debra O’Steen, the woman was walking on Main Street
Continue Reading By Tom Ignudo Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — JD Vance went to Pat’s King of Steaks on Monday for a cheesesteak following a campaign stop in North Philly, but he wanted to know why the South Philadelphia staple didn’t have Swiss cheese. “I don’t like Swiss cheese, either,” the
Continue Reading Associated Press PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A witness says a man who died at a Detroit-area mall during a struggle with security guards repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe. Hoy Monk II testified Tuesday, the second day of trial for three guards charged with involuntary manslaughter. McKenzie Cochran died in 2014. Monk says guards didn’t let
Continue Reading By Juli McDonald Click here for updates on this story TEWKSBURY, Massachusetts (WBZ) — There’s a new employee at the police department in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. He’s a young man living with autism. Michael Bono is carving out his own independence while serving his community. His enthusiasm barely fits inside police headquarters. “I did my job
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