By KCCI Staff Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — A missing teen from Arizona flew to Iowa to meet someone she had met online, according to the FBI. Authorities say 17-year-old Liliana Munguia was seen on home security video leaving her father’s home in Bapchule, Arizona, at 1:30 a.m.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — A former Cornell University student arrested for posting violently threatening statements against Jewish people on campus last fall after the start of the war in Gaza has been sentenced to 21 months in prison. Patrick Dai was accused by federal officials in October of posting anonymous threats on a Greek life
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is branching out this week and holding his first solo events as Vice President Kamala Harris ’ running mate, making a five-state dash for campaign cash and addressing a key union gathering. Walz will speak Tuesday at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Continue Reading Associated Press LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Zambia and Congo agreed to reopen their border, resolving a trade dispute between the countries that had led to Zambia closing the border. Zambia on Sunday said it had closed its border with its northern neighbor after Congo imposed a ban on the import of soft drinks and beer
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Olympic and world champion figure skater Scott Hamilton.PersonalBirth date: August 28, 1958Birth place: Toledo, OhioFull name: Scott Scovell HamiltonFather: Ernest Hamilton, college professorMother: Dorothy Hamilton, college professorMarriage: Tracie (Robinson) Hamilton (December 14, 2002-present)Children: Maxx Thomas, Aidan McIntosh, Jean Paul (adopted), Evelyne (adopted)Other FactsWas
Continue Reading By Angela Williams Click here for updates on this story MADISON COUNTY, Mississippi (WAPT) — Scientists have helped to unearth a mammoth discovery in Madison County. According to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, their geological survey scientists received a message last week from Eddie Templeton, a fossil collector, who had found what he said
Continue Reading ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Imane Khelif received a warm welcome on her return home as Algerians rallied around her in the face of international scrutiny and misconceptions about her sex. The Algerian gold medalist in women’s welterweight boxing flew back to the gas-rich North African nation’s capital on Monday afternoon along with other Olympic medalists,
Continue Reading Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — The family of a Baltimore man who died of heatstroke while collecting trash for the city’s public works agency is demanding increased transparency from local officials in the immediate aftermath of his death. They’re calling on the Baltimore City Council to conduct a series of investigative hearings. Thirty-six-year old Ronald
Continue Reading Associated Press/Report for America NEW ORLEANS (AP) — British energy firm Drax Global, already facing scrutiny for violating environmental regulations, disclosed this year that its Louisiana wood pellet production facilities emit hazardous air pollutants above permitted limits. Drax wood pellet production sites in Louisiana and Mississippi previously paid out millions in pollution-related penalties and settlements,
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta.PersonalBirth date: August 20, 1966 Birth place: Pisa, Italy Father: Giorgio Letta, a mathematics professorMother: Anna (Banchi) Letta Marriage: Gianna FregonaraChildren: Giacomo, Lorenzo, FrancescoEducation: University of Pisa, International Law, 1994; Scuola Superiore “S.Anna,” European Community Law, Ph.D.,
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By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The United States will resume sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said Monday, ending a suspension put in place at the beginning of the Biden administration over concerns about human rights violations in the war in Yemen. “As part of this policy, our administration froze the sale
Continue Reading By Madison Weil Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO, California (KGTV) — During these warm summer months one North Park non-profit is working overtime to make sure the homeless stay cool. “So whenever it’s really hot out, I mean, the level of discomfort is extremely high,” said Calvin Bender. Bender is an
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By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — Gymnastics is full of twists and turns, but the unfolding saga over which gymnast will officially take home the bronze in the 2024 Olympic women’s artistic floor exercise final has been more complicated than anyone expected. USA gymnast Jordan Chiles was stripped of her first individual Olympic medal after the
Continue Reading By Michael Chen Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO, California (KGTV) — A local family is reeling from a double tragedy after a 90-year-old grandmother was killed in a head-on collision while en route to another family member’s funeral. Last Friday morning, Shirley Weinmann and dozens of her relatives gathered outside a
Continue Reading By Erika Stanish Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — As an 11-year-old Lawrence County girl continues her road to recovery, a local non-profit organization is stepping up to make some of her dreams come true. Aubrey Bagaki was the lone survivor of a tragic crash last month that killed three
Continue Reading By Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — A former Cornell University student was sentenced to nearly two years in prison for threatening to kill members of the university’s Jewish community last fall, according to the prosecutor’s office. The former student, Patrick Dai, was sentenced Monday to 21 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, according
Continue Reading By Alex Suckow Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — The Louisville Zoo just welcomed another baby: A giraffe calf. According to the zoo, the “six-foot-tall bundle of joy” arrived on Friday. The little one doesn’t have a name yet, but they said they’ll announce that in the coming weeks. The
Continue Reading Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A man faces federal charges that he voted in both Florida and in Pennsylvania in the 2020 presidential election and twice in Pennsylvania during the November 2022 election. The U.S. attorney’s office in Philadelphia said Friday it had filed five charges against 62-year-old Philip Pulley of Huntingdon Valley. They
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Update: County Commissioners also voted to put the El Paso County Capital Improvement Program Project on the November ballot. “In September, a series of informational meetings will take place throughout the County outlining each proposition and related projects,” a county spokesperson explained after the vote. The bond costs $323.8 million, according to the county. That
Continue Reading By Cameron Lobley Click here for updates on this story LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) — The U.S. Department of Defense is making a new effort to protect troops from untreated brain damage. In the memo, the Pentagon says it will require baseline cognitive tests for anyone enlisting in service starting next year to better diagnose them
Continue Reading Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board, which has jurisdiction over pipelines, is investigating a natural gas explosion at a home in Bel Air, Maryland, that killed two people. The agency announced the investigation on Monday, a day after the explosion. Meanwhile, state officials have identified the two victims, and the
Continue Reading By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Spiders have a reputation for giving some humans a fright, but a team of scientists has flipped the script to learn why one increasingly visible species seems to have an edge on handling stress. Jorō spiders — which have been spreading across the southeastern United States since their first appearance in
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Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — Informarse de lo que está pasando en Venezuela es una de las prioridades para sus habitantes. Pero esta tarea, que parece simple, es cada vez más difícil. “Las redes sociales son las que nos mantienen al día”, le dice a CNN Ana María Fernández, una venezolana de 49 años que
Continue Reading Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A judge says Maine isn’t violating the constitutional rights of religious schools by requiring them to abide by a state antidiscrimination law to receive taxpayer-funded tuition assistance. But the judge also acknowledged that a higher court will have the final say. The lawsuit is one of two in Maine
Continue Reading By Kevin Wiles, Jr. Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran and the team have issued an apology after he used a homophobic slur during Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros. The Sox centerfielder was up to bat in the bottom of the sixth inning when
Continue Reading By Kim Hudson Click here for updates on this story ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (KYW) — One Montgomery County family is honoring a loved one who lost their battle to lupus through their natural skincare line Holland & Milan Organics. “Smells like good,” 9-year-old Holland Pascal said. “Smells like a fragrance.” Holland was talking about the lavender,
Continue Reading By Sandra Shaw Click here for updates on this story WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WPBF) — Artificial intelligence-fueled “clothes-removing apps” allow any image of a child to be transformed into a deepfake nude. The new form of bullying has already happened in South Florida. Two Miami middle school boys, ages 13 and 14, now face
Continue Reading El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — An old El Paso landmark just got a facelift. Organizers posted on social media last week explaining that the Thomas Jefferson Ex Student Association has repainted the “J” on the mountain, next to the star. Organizers thanked those who contributed to the project to make the revitalization possible. Officials explained
Continue Reading AP Music Writer The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards have moved to a new date because of the forthcoming U.S. presidential debate. The VMAs will now air live on Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. Eastern from the UBS Arena on New York’s Long Island, a day later than previously announced. Last week, ABC News confirmed
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juarez is preparing to mark the eight anniversary of the death of legendary singer Juan Gabriel. Ahead of the anniversary, the City of Juárez announced a 10-day event to commemorate Gabriel, who is widely considered one of the city’s most famous residents. Events will start on August 23 at 8 p.m.
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