PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) — Strong thunderstorms brought flash flooding to Dolly Parton’s Dollywood in east Tennessee. Park officials say workers and the Pigeon Forge police and fire departments directed guests to safety on Sunday afternoon and one minor injury was reported. The amusement park says it was supporting guests whose vehicles were affected and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained video of an alleged burglary that happened on Friday night at Lucy’s Cafe North on 10025 Dyer Street. ABC-7 is working on getting more information about the incident, expect more tonight on our evening newscasts. Owner Josh Lepe told ABC-7 that two men broke into his store
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Contract bidding is now open for the Wyler Aerial Tramway’s revival. The El Paso State Delegation secured $20 million for the project’s initial phase. This includes improvements to the roadway, supportive infrastructure, shelters, hiking trails, an amphitheater, and additional parking. The delegation was led by Senator César J. Blanco, Representative
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Aitana Ocana (CNN Español) — Con los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024 en marcha, el mundo está atento a cómo queda el medallero en esta edición y quién romperá nuevos récords. Las olimpiadas, máxima celebración del deporte a nivel global, son el evento ideal para ver actuaciones excepcionales de los mejores atletas de la historia.
Continue Reading TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey judge has denied an effort to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from running for president as an independent under the state’s sore loser law. Judge Robert Lougy on Monday denied a request by attorney Scott Salmon, who sought to keep Kennedy from appearing on the Nov. 5 presidential
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The St. Louis Cardinals added starting pitcher Erick Fedde and Milwaukee, the team they are chasing in the NL Central, acquired starter Frankie Montas among a flurry of trades Monday by playoff hopeful teams. Kansas City got veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen on the day before the MLB trade deadline, and the NL West-leading Los Angeles
Continue Reading SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Jason Kelce went along to watch the U.S. women’s rugby sevens team at the Olympics in Paris and walked away as an honorary super fan. The recently retired Philadelphia Eagles center and his wife, Kylie, met with rugby’s social media celebrity Ilona Maher and the U.S. women’s sevens team after their
Continue Reading Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged in the shooting death of Sonya Massey was kicked out of the Army for the first of two drunken driving convictions in which he had a weapon in his car, authorities said, but that didn’t stop multiple law enforcement agencies from giving him a
Continue Reading HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Police are investigating why a man with a Pennsylvania address broke into a high voltage electrical vault in the basement of the Connecticut State Office Building and turned off circuit breakers. State troopers discovered the 43-year-old shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday after he activated an alarm. Both police and state officials
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By Michael Conte, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration announced on Monday a new lethal aid package for Ukraine totaling about $1.7 billion and largely consisting of missiles and ammunition for missile, artillery and air defense systems the US has previously provided to Ukraine. The US is committing $1.5 billion in new weapons and equipment
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AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — There’s a very notable difference about the Paris Olympics: the noise. From the judo mat to the swimming pool, the star-studded stands at gymnastics and every venue in between and beyond, the fans have returned to the Games in raucous fashion. The Paris Olympics are the first with spectators
Continue Reading By Rob Picheta, Tamar Michaelis, Mike Schwartz and Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — A major political rift has broken out in Israel over the detention of nine Israeli soldiers, who are being investigated over the alleged abuse of a Palestinian inmate at a controversial desert detention facility. Far-right lawmakers and protesters breached the perimeter of
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By Niamh Kennedy and Pauline Lockwood, CNN London (CNN) — Former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children, London’s Metropolitan Police said Monday. The charges related to images allegedly shared on WhatsApp, a police spokesperson said. Police charged Edwards, a former anchor of the BBC’s
Continue Reading Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain health than other air pollution. New research links it to an increased risk of dementia. The findings come as millions spent the weekend under air quality warnings from wildfires spewing smoke across the western U.S. Researchers tracked 10 years of health records from older adults in southern
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By Erin Hassanzadeh Click here for updates on this story MINOCQUA, Wisconsin (WCCO) — A scientist warns that the effects of climate change could ultimately drive Minnesota’s state bird out of the state entirely. Loons captivate our imaginations and steal our hearts, but they’re literally shrinking. Loon nesting season on Blue Lake in Minocqua, Wisconsin
Continue Reading WCCO, DOUG SELLE, CNN By Erin Hassanzadeh Click here for updates on this story MINOCQUA, Wisconsin (WCCO) — A scientist warns that the effects of climate change could ultimately drive Minnesota’s state bird out of the state entirely. Loons captivate our imaginations and steal our hearts, but they’re literally shrinking. Loon nesting season on Blue
Continue Reading The Texas Tribune When Texas’ highest criminal court stopped Robert Roberson’s execution in 2016, it agreed with his lawyers that there was enough doubt over the cause of his daughter’s death to warrant a second look. Roberson, who was convicted in 2003 of killing his 2-year-old daughter Nikki, has maintained his innocence during more than
Continue Reading Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the Republican National Committee that sought to block Mississippi from counting absentee ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days after after it. U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola Jr. handed down his ruling Sunday. Guirola wrote
Continue Reading ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Greece have ordered nationwide restrictions on goat and sheep to combat a deadly viral outbreak. The measures include a ban on the commercial slaughter of goats and sheep as well as movement for reproduction, expanding restrictions already in effect in parts of central Greece where the outbreak was first
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the new school year kicks off at Ysleta Independent School District, parents and students are preparing for the transition back to classrooms. This time of year often brings a mix of excitement and nerves, with students facing academic pressures and social adjustments. ABC-7 spoke to Michael Enriquez, middle school
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN) — Al menos ocho personas fueron apuñaladas este lunes en la ciudad de Southport, en el norte de Inglaterra, y algunas de las víctimas fueron trasladadas a un hospital infantil, dijeron funcionarios. La policía de Merseyside dijo que recibió informes de un apuñalamiento y que se llamó a los servicios de emergencia
Continue Reading AP Film Writer “Deadpool & Wolverine” had a better Sunday than anticipated. The comic book film earned $211 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, Disney said Monday. That’s $6 million more than was estimated on Sunday, putting “Deadpool & Wolverine” in a different league. It had already broken the record for an
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By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — An ancient Christian monastery in Gaza has been added to the List of World Heritage in Danger because of the ongoing conflict in the region. The move, taken in New Delhi by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which oversees the preservation of sites of historical importance and value around
Continue Reading By Joe Ruch Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — Near-record temperatures are expected to start the week in Denver. A first alert weather day has been issued for both Monday & Tuesday. Temperatures will be just shy of the 100-degree mark. However, these days will be the warmest of the week,
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — London’s Metropolitan Police say a former BBC presenter has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children. Huw Edwards was one of the BBC’s most prominent figures before he was suspended in July 2023 and later resigned for health reasons. Police say the charges relate to offenses that allegedly
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By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Roland Garros, Paris (CNN) — It’s a love affair that began almost 20 years ago and the passion clearly hasn’t fizzled out at all. Paris and Rafael Nadal are a match made in heaven. And for a brief spell in the second set of the Olympic men’s singles tennis tournament’s most
Continue Reading CNN By Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump has agreed to sit for a victim interview with the FBI, which is investigating this month’s attempted assassination, an agency official said Monday. Victim interviews are a routine part of criminal investigations, but are voluntary. “The interview of the former president will be
Continue Reading AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — The scene looked dramatic. To the thousands of people inside Bercy Arena on Sunday during women’s gymnastics qualifying — from the A-list celebrities to the fans who had traveled from all over the globe to catch Simone Biles — it certainly felt dramatic. To Biles, her teammates and the
Continue Reading AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — A calf injury isn’t going to slow down Simone Biles. The American gymnastics star is in the lineup for all four events during Tuesday night’s Olympic team finals. Biles tweaked her left calf while warming up for floor exercise during qualifying on Sunday. She retreated briefly to have the
Continue Reading AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — A calf injury isn’t going to slow down Simone Biles. The American gymnastics star is in the lineup for all four events during Tuesday night’s Olympic team finals. Biles tweaked her left calf while warming up for floor exercise during qualifying on Sunday. She retreated briefly to have the
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