KDKA By Barry Pintar Click here for updates on this story DONEGAL TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — The mother of the 10-year-old boy police say was fatally stabbed by his 13-year-old friend in Westmoreland County is speaking out. She’s talking about the relationship of the two boys after her son was stabbed multiple times during a
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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — It’s the end of an era for the iconic rock band responsible for hits like “Dream On,” “Love in an Elevator” and “Janie’s Got a Gun.” In an announcement on their official Instagram as well as X social media accounts on Friday, the band Aerosmith informed fans and followers
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AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — The head of the United Auto Workers union says putting Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket increases the Democrats’ chance of winning Michigan and keeping the White House in November. In an interview Friday with The Associated Press, Shawn Fain also said former President
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Associated Press OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys remain in contact with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who is holding out of training camp while seeking a new contract, owner Jerry Jones said Friday. “I don’t think that’s anything I would comment on as far as proximity on meeting of minds, but we’re all talking,”
Continue Reading By Madeline Bartos Click here for updates on this story WEST VIEW, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A dog helped save his owner who went over a hillside and hurt his hip in the North Hills on Thursday, rescue crews said. Ross/West View EMSA said the man’s dog alerted neighbors that help was needed and refused to
Continue Reading INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis man has been ordered to spend 145 years in prison in the fatal shootings of three adults and a 7-year-old girl following an argument with his former girlfriend over her federal COVID-19 relief money. The Marion County prosecutor’s office says 28-year-old Malik Halfacre was sentenced Friday. He pleaded guilty in
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WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla.; White House deputy national security adviser Jon Finer; Almar Latour, publisher of The Wall Street Journal. ___ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Preempted by coverage of the Olympics. ___ CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Finer; Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark.; United Auto Workers President Shawn
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Alfredo Meza (CNN Español) — La Sala Electoral del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia (TSJ) de Venezuela solicitó este viernes a los candidatos que participaron en la reciente elección presidencial y al Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) que entreguen “documentos legales de relevancia jurídica” para investigar y certificar los resultados de las elecciones presidenciales celebradas el 28 de
Continue Reading By Kelly Doty Click here for updates on this story CHEROKEE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A date is set for when the public can buy recreational marijuana in Cherokee. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company announced on social media that adult-use sales for anyone over 21 years old will begin on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 10
Continue Reading WLOS By Kelly Doty Click here for updates on this story CHEROKEE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A date is set for when the public can buy recreational marijuana in Cherokee. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company announced on social media that adult-use sales for anyone over 21 years old will begin on Saturday, Sept. 7, at
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El Paso hit 105 shortly after 1 pm Friday. This is the 37th triple on the year so far. I expect another hot one for Saturday as temps climb to the 100-105 range. Those outdoor activities will take a toll on your body during the afternoon and early evening so drink that water and don’t
Continue Reading By Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story WEST SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — The Sacramento River Cats pitched a popular social media trend with its “brat night” theme Thursday while hosting the Reno Aces. The themed night was a huge success. The team says its social media engagement has been busier than ever
Continue Reading TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that Florida’s transgender health care ban discriminates against state employees and violates their civil rights. Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker ruled Thursday that the state’s ban violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which protects employees and job applicants from employment discrimination
Continue Reading Associated Press A Vermont judge has denied a request to replace the public defenders for the man charged with shooting and wounding three college students of Palestinian descent in Burlington in November, saying it’s premature. Judge Kevin Griffin on Friday also denied Jason Eaton’s request to hold a private hearing on the matter with just
Continue Reading ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina county is losing its top two election administrators mere weeks before the first general election ballots go to voters. The Daily Advance of Elizabeth City reports that both Pasquotank County Director Emma Tate and deputy Troy White have submitted their resignations. They’re effective Aug. 16. Tate has
Continue Reading By Jeff Nguyen Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL/KCBS) — Two former Spirit Airlines gate agents shared the story behind the video that showed them their jobs at Hollywood-Burbank Airport. The video showed employees Sara Jane Barrow and Razia Singh yelling at travelers to “shut up” after a flight had been delayed
Continue Reading MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s largest convenience store chain says it will reopen 191 stores in the border city of Nuevo Laredo that it had closed last week because of drug cartel threats. The Femsa corporation, which operates the Oxxo chain of convenience stores, said its stores will reopen Friday. Nuevo Laredo is located across
Continue Reading By Helen Regan and Angus Watson, CNN (CNN) — The pounding of sustained gunfire and artillery had rattled Khin Swe’s home in northeastern Myanmar for days, with shelling getting ever closer until it was impossible for her to remain. “If I had stayed, I would have been dead by now because of artillery firing and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has seen a number of long-term road projects going on across the city, from I-10, to Montana, to Loop 375 and places in between. These are state projects overseen by TXDOT. But, we haven’t seen the last of them. Even though our population has decreased slightly, there seems to
Continue Reading By S.E. Jenkins Click here for updates on this story Texas (KTVT) — Texas State Troopers said they caught a 14-year-old allegedly trying to smuggle undocumented immigrants into the U.S. after a high-speed chase that ended in a fiery crash. The Texas Department of Public Safety said that on July 30 a trooper was pursuing
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Albuquerque Police Department has fired a former commander of its internal affairs unit amid a continuing corruption investigation, officials said. An officer who once worked on a team tasked with stopping impaired drivers has resigned. Cmdr. Mark Landavazo was fired for violation of department policies, department spokesperson Gilbert Gallegos said
Continue Reading ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Albuquerque Police Department has fired a former commander of its internal affairs unit amid a continuing corruption investigation, officials said. An officer who once worked on a team tasked with stopping impaired drivers has resigned. Cmdr. Mark Landavazo was fired for violation of department policies, department spokesperson Gilbert Gallegos said
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Update (November 13, 2024): The court handed down an indictment on August 14, 2024. As of today, Rodriguez remains in the El Paso Jail Annex on a $500,000, according to online jail records. Rodriguez’s jury trial is set for September 11, 2025. SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 39-year-old Oscar Rodriguez
Continue Reading By Joe Donlon, Zak Spector Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — School starts in just weeks, but one high school senior isn’t just planning for his final year, he’s turning his passion for fashion into a lucrative future. David Bednarek ran his fastest mile in 4 minutes and 24 seconds. Besides
Continue Reading Associated Press KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Members of the International Seabed Authority have elected Leticia Carvalho of Brazil as the group’s new secretary general amid growing support for a preliminary halt to deep-sea mining. Carvalho received 79 votes compared to incumbent Michael Lodge’s 34 votes. The ISA concluded its session Friday with no consensus on
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By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — There are occasions at the Olympics Games where you can sense a moment that will live long in the memory. Friday evening at the BMX park in Paris was one of those occasions. There haven’t been many atmospheres quite like it, with French tricolore flags flying and chants of
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic delegates have selected Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party’s presidential nominee, according to final vote results released late Monday by the Democratic National Committee. But don’t expect a balloon drop just yet. Harris officially claimed the nomination following a five-day online voting process, receiving nearly 4,600 votes,
Continue Reading By Tyler Job Click here for updates on this story FOND DU LAC, Wisconsin (WGBA) — Fond du Lac Police say they have arrested a 16-year-old boy for arson at Fond du Lac High School. The fire happened on June 5 in a concession stand bathroom at Cardinal Stadium. At the time, police called the
Continue Reading COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio are likely to start next week at outlets around the state. Ohio’s Division of Cannabis Control said Friday that the state intends to issue operation certificates on Tuesday. Those will allow existing medical marijuana dispensaries to begin selling non-medical pot products. Several dispensaries have said they
Continue Reading By Preston Stober Click here for updates on this story MANITOWOC, Wisconsin (WGBA) — The helmet worn by a Wisconsin man when he was killed during the Vietnam War is now back home. When Jeffrey Rupp died in 1969, his helmet never made its way back home. Tony and Hugo Booth returned the helmet from
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