Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Board of State Canvassers has voted unanimously to certify the the results of the November election, a notable difference from four years ago when supporters of Donald Trump cast skepticism on the results of the 2020 election. The board, consisting of two Democratic and two Republican members,
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Jair Bolsonaro, former president of Brazil. Personal Birth date: March 21, 1955 Birth place: Campinas, Brazil Birth name: Jair Messias Bolsonaro Father: Percy Geraldo Bolsonaro, dentist Mother: Olinda Bonturi Bolsonaro Marriage: Michelle Bolsonaro; Ana Cristina Valle (divorced); Rogéria Bolsonaro (divorced) Children: with
Continue Reading Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped charges against a pro-Palestinian protester arrested under a local face mask ban for wearing a kaffiyeh. Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly’s office says charges against Xavier Roa were dismissed in court Friday. Prosecutors say they determined the allegations could not be proven beyond a reasonable
Continue Reading Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — School district officials who punished two parents for wearing pink wristbands marked “XX” during a soccer game featuring a transgender player defended their decision at a hearing on whether they can take similar action while they are being sued. Kyle Fellers and Anthony Foote sued the Bow school district
Continue Reading Associated Press Health officials on Friday confirmed bird flu in a California child — the first reported case in a U.S. minor. The child had mild symptoms, was treated with antiviral medication and is recovering, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in announcing the test results. State officials have said the child attends
Continue Reading TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — An elected official for an Arizona county has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $38 million in public funds that she used to renovate her luxurious Southwestern ranch home, maintain the family cattle business and buy at least 20 vehicles, including an Airstream camper van. Elizabeth Gutfahr, who was Santa Cruz
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general has announced an investigation into the death of a woman who was struck and killed by an unmarked police vehicle in Brooklyn. Police say the woman was lying in the middle of a street in the East New York neighborhood when she was hit by a Toyota
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By Nick Bohr Click here for updates on this story WAUKESHA, Wisconsin (WISN) — The new parade tragedy memorial dedicated Thursday at Grede Park is a way to help Waukesha heal. But a last-minute discovery is causing additional pain. “Today is a difficult day for all of those families, so something like this being out
Continue Reading By Aubry Killion Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — A New Orleans police officer was on duty smoking crystal meth, with his body camera rolling. After requesting the body camera video for nearly a year, WDSU Investigates uncovered the video and spoke exclusively with the now-former officer. Maurice Bailey said
Continue Reading By Bryce Oselen Click here for updates on this story BIRMINGHAM (WVTM) — Months after the Five Points South mass shooting, the city of Birmingham continues to honor victims. Candance Kemp’s daughter, Anitra Holloman, had everything to live for. She was a young mother enjoying a night out with friends when tragedy struck. Holloman was
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Paulina Nares (CNN Español) — La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, aseguró que los mexicanos que residen en Estados Unidos contarán con la atención necesaria y que, incluso, algunos trámites consulares tendrán “menores requisitos”. “Los mexicanos y mexicanas en Estados Unidos van a tener toda la atención, va haber todavía más atención, y va haber
Continue Reading By Jamie Mayes Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — A local Lyft driver says she was assaulted by a passenger she was supposed to drive. Mary Carmen Parra Martinez says she’s been a Lyft driver for three and a half years, but she says she was assaulted on Tuesday near
Continue Reading AP Tennis Writer MALAGA, Spain (AP) — The last man to face — and beat — Rafael Nadal in an official tennis match has led the Netherlands into the Davis Cup final for the first time by eliminating Germany. Botic van de Zandschulp put the Dutch in front by hanging on to defeat Daniel Altmaier
Continue Reading By Erin Burnett Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WXII) — Fans of the hit television show “Scandal” were able to show their love of the show while lending a helping hand to Hurricane Helene survivors. The cast partnered with United Way of North Carolina for a script-read and raised about
Continue Reading Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A jury is deliberating on whether a New Hampshire man held down a teenage boy while he was raped at a youth detention center in 1998. Bradley Asbury, now 70, served as a house leader at the Sununu Youth Services Center in Manchester. He’s accused of restraining 14-year-old Michael
Continue Reading By Rhondella Richardson Click here for updates on this story MIDDLEBOROUGH, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A coffee shop in Middleborough went viral when it began offering a free coffee to customers who enter the shop while dancing. Darcy Roberts is the second impromptu dancer through the door of Coffee Milano Cafe on Center Street in Middleborough
Continue Reading By Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN (CNN) — Human error led to the death of a young gorilla in Alberta, Canada, according to officials at the Calgary Zoo. Eyare, a 2-year-old western lowland gorilla, died last week after being struck in the head by a hydraulic door a staff member accidentally activated, the zoo said in
Continue Reading GREEN LAKE, Wis. (AP) — A sheriff says a Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning this summer and abandoned his wife and three children is in Eastern Europe. He is said to have been communicating with law enforcement but has not committed to returning home. The Green Lake County sheriff said Thursday that Ryan
Continue Reading By Breana Ross Click here for updates on this story GAMBRILLS, Maryland (WBAL) — A young barber is using his experience to break barriers for his classmates while inspiring a new generation. Jaylen McDaniel was excited to be among the first students to get a new haircut at the new barbershop at Arundel High School.
Continue Reading The Oscar-nominated animated charmer “Robot Dreams” and the romantic comedy “Sweethearts” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases. On the small screen, Michael Fassbender plays an undercover CIA agent who has a hard transition to real life in the new TV series “The Agency,” while the Fab Four’s first trip to America is
Continue Reading By Maria Sarrouh Click here for updates on this story MONTREAL (CTV Network) — An 81-year-old Quebec man has been sentenced to prison after admitting to killing his wife with Alzheimer’s disease. Gilles Brassard received a life sentence for second-degree murder with no chance of parole for 10 years and six months. Brassard claimed he
Continue Reading By Averi Kremposky Click here for updates on this story BRADENTON, Florida (WESH) — Florida officials say they have taken a man pretending to be business mogul and SpaceX founder Elon Musk into custody. On Wednesday, the Bradenton Police Department arrested Jeffrey Arthur Moynihan Jr., 56, after they say he scammed a Texas woman out
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By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune Nov. 19, 2024 “State Board of Education approves Bible-infused curriculum” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — What do witches and gladiators have in common? The same thing dolls had in common with atomic bombs last year, when “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” were in theaters at the same time in a cultural phenom dubbed “Barbenheimer.” Now we have “Glicked,” read on. “Wicked” Based on the hit
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For the last eight months, the Socorro school district has been overseen by two conservators appointed by the Texas Education Agency. They came on board after a state investigation found what was called “widespread failings” in the district. They include a multi-million dollar deficit which has led to the district taking out
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Pistol Pete is engaged! The man who represents NMSU’s mascot is set to tie the knot with a fellow Aggie. NMSU posted the happy news to its official Facebook page this week, along with photos of Pete with his cheerleader fiancé. In the engagement photos, Pistol Pete is wearing
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By Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump is expected to offer Kelly Loeffler the job of secretary of the Department of Agriculture, two people familiar with the matter told CNN. He is set to meet with her at Mar-a-Lago Friday afternoon, but as is always the case, nothing is final until Trump announces
Continue Reading Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — En plena recuperación de un tratamiento de radioterapia contra un cáncer de esófago, el expresidente de Uruguay José “Pepe” Mujica privilegió la campaña preelectoral, dio entrevistas y participó en varios actos pidiendo el voto para su “hijo político”, el candidato de centroizquierda Yamandú Orsi, porque, como lo ha dicho en
Continue Reading Associated Press THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece’s second largest city, Thessaloniki, is getting a brand new subway system that will showcase archaeological discoveries made during construction that held up the project for decades. The 9.6-kilometer inaugural line will officially open on Nov. 30, using driverless trains and platform screen doors. Construction began in earnest in
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By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Daniel Jones’ time with the Giants in the Big Apple is over. After six inconsistent seasons, the No. 6 overall pick from the 2019 NFL draft no longer leads one of the league’s most high-profile franchises. According to New York Giants President John Mara, Jones asked to be released
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