BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The former finance director for a city in a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, has pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $1 million. Al.com reports that Robert Winston Burgett entered the plea Wednesday to three counts of wire fraud in federal court in Birmingham. Burgett worked for the City of Homewood for 13
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By Erika Tulfo, CNN (CNN) — Prime members can now add “fuel discounts” to their ever-growing list of benefits. The newest perk from e-commerce giant Amazon will allow members to save 10 cents per gallon at the gas pump (up to an average of nearly $70 a year) at around 7,000 participating BP, Amoco, and
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By Carli Petrus Click here for updates on this story WYANDOTTE, Michigan (WXYZ) — When Wyandotte police stopped David Bush near Goddard and Fort Street, it was because they say he blew through a red light. But the October traffic stop turned out to be anything but routine. Police say Bush admitted to having a
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Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — Las autoridades colombianas investigan la supuesta muerte de Luciano Marín Arango, alias “Iván Márquez”, un líder de la desmovilizada guerrilla de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC), que en 2019 retomó las armas y el liderazgo de las disidencias de ese grupo armado y se refugió en Venezuela, según
Continue Reading Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — Los turistas de última hora deberán pagar el doble. Esta ha sido la decisión del ayuntamiento de Venecia para poner freno al exceso de visitantes por el día. Quienes decidan ir a la ciudad de la laguna italiana con solo cuatro días de antelación deberán pagar US$ 10,81. El resto,
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Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The White House says President Joe Biden will apologize on behalf of the U.S. government Friday for its 150-year campaign to break up Native American culture, language and identity by forcing children into abusive Indian boarding schools. More than 900 children died at the government-funded schools, the last of
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Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The White House says President Joe Biden will apologize on behalf of the U.S. government Friday for its 150-year campaign to break up Native American culture, language and identity by forcing children into abusive Indian boarding schools. More than 900 children died at the government-funded schools, the last of
Continue Reading By Michelle Bandur Click here for updates on this story CLARKSBURG, California (KCRA) — A Clarksburg winery that sits right on the Ironman California bike course figured out a way to support the athletes and not lose business. When the event first took place a couple of years ago, customers couldn’t get to Silt Wine
Continue Reading By Christian Balderas & Ricardo Tovar Click here for updates on this story PRUNEDALE, California (KSBW) — A Prunedale father has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the negligent death of his autistic daughter. Jermain Gonzalez, 43, agreed to plead no contest after being charged in the death of his daughter, who was
Continue Reading By Jason Burger Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — While mental health has become a huge focus nationwide, some point out it’s not just adults, and more needs to be done for the youth. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical
Continue Reading Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Brasil, Mauro Vieira, dijo este miércoles en Kazan, donde se celebra la cumbre de los BRICS, que espera que el gobierno de Nicolás Maduro facilite un salvoconducto para los seis opositores asilados en la embajada argentina en Caracas, de acuerdo con un reporte de CNN Brasil, afiliada
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Associated Press Since going on strike last month, Boeing factory workers repeated one theme from their picket lines: They want their pensions back. Boeing froze its traditional pension plan when union members narrowly agreed to the move in exchange for keeping production of the company’s airline planes in the Seattle area. Like other large employers,
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Thursday it is launching a broad public inquiry on the state of competition in air travel, including the effect of mergers and joint ventures between airlines. The inquiry is being handled by the Justice Department’s antitrust division and the Transportation Department. The administration has successfully blocked three airline
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Thursday it is launching a broad public inquiry on the state of competition in air travel, including the effect of mergers and joint ventures between airlines. The inquiry is being handled by the Justice Department’s antitrust division and the Transportation Department. The administration has successfully blocked three airline
Continue Reading By Aaron Hegarty Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — The McMurray family says the apartment they’ve been staying in since a tornado leveled their Elkhorn home on April 26 is much too small. “It closes in every minute,” 11-year-old Max McMurray said. Nearly every day, the family drives by to
Continue Reading LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors in Los Angeles say they will ask a court to resentence Lyle and Erik Menendez for the 1989 murders of their parents. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has said there’s no doubt the brothers killed their parents in Beverly Hills, but on Thursday he said he believes they
Continue Reading Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court in New York says a recent Supreme Court decision does not alter its conclusion that New York can enforce laws banning firearms in sensitive locations. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan wrote Thursday that it had reviewed its December 2023 decision in
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By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden is expected to issue an apology to the Native American community for the federal government’s role in the abusive Indian boarding schools that forced Native American children to assimilate over a 150-year period, two sources familiar with the plans said. “I’m heading to do something that
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association El Paso is hosting a breast cancer benefit event this weekend. CVMA hopes to help veterans and/or their family members who have been affected by breast cancer. “Bike Night for Boobs” will be held this Saturday, October 26 at The Yard (14261 Montana Ave) from
Continue Reading Associated Press CLARKSTON, Ga. (AP) — Bruce Springsteen and Barack Obama lent their star power to Kamala Harris’ quest for the presidency on Thursday, as the vice president implored Georgia voters to consider the “brutally serious” consequences if Donald Trump wins a second term in the White House. Harris asked voters to imagine who’ll be
Continue Reading Associated Press CLARKSTON, Ga. (AP) — Bruce Springsteen and Barack Obama lent their star power to Kamala Harris’ quest for the presidency on Thursday, as the vice president implored Georgia voters to consider the “brutally serious” consequences if Donald Trump wins a second term in the White House. Harris asked voters to imagine who’ll be
Continue Reading By Daisy Kershaw Click here for updates on this story DEARBORN COUNTY, Indiana (WLWT) — Offering inmates a new beginning at the Dearborn County Jail. The sheriff’s office is teaming up with a local community college to offer courses inside the jail. The program was introduced here back in January. Inmates who didn’t complete high
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — At least 49 people in 10 states were infected and one person has died of E. coli after eating Quarter Pounders from McDonald’s, according to the CDC. New Mexico Director of Public Health Jose Acosta says there has been five confirmed cases in New Mexico’s Bernalillo County. Acosta says
Continue Reading LAS VEGAS (AP) — A jury in Nevada has delivered a $5.2 billion award in the latest large-sum lawsuit against a former Las Vegas-based bottled water company that was found responsible for causing liver damage in customers before it was recalled from store shelves in 2021. A 12-day trial ended with the verdict Wednesday in
Continue Reading By Megan Mitchell Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI (WLWT) — A local high school is making waves online for all the right reasons. Taft High School is going viral, showcasing the power of a great teacher. “Everybody else came to me like, ‘OK, this is the new student,’” Robert Kelly said. “She
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By JD Franklin III Click here for updates on this story ASHEBORO, North Carolina (WXII) — Three people were injured after a chase turned into a crash, according to officials with the Asheboro Police Department. On Tuesday, around 12:20 a.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired on Vision Drive. Upon arrival, officials said
Continue Reading Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — Las autoridades del estado de Guerrero, en México, pidieron este jueves a los ciudadanos de Tecpán de Galeana “mantener la calma” ante reportes de hechos violentos registrados en el municipio de más de 65.000 habitantes. El Gobierno dijo también en un comunicado que la fiscalía estatal había reforzado las medidas de seguridad
Continue Reading By Senait Gebregiorgis Click here for updates on this story BREVARD COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — A 72-year-old man in Rockledge is facing charges after he allegedly shot and killed his dog. Officials said he opened fire in his home after he was upset that Florida Power & Light had not yet restored his power after
Continue Reading AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys expect Brandon Aubrey to be available in San Francisco after missing the first two practices of the week when the kicker was selected for jury duty. Coach Mike McCarthy said Thursday that Aubrey was getting his work in later in the day after court
Continue Reading Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judicial panel is recommending that the state’s Republican attorney general be suspended from practicing law for 90 days for openly defying court orders and repeatedly attacking the integrity of justices. Both sides have up to 30 days to object to the recommendations and another 30 days for
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