Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday refused to stay an injunction against a portion of a new Alabama law that limits who can help voters with absentee ballot applications. Chief U.S. District Judge David Proctor denied Alabama’s request to stay the injunction ahead of the November election as the state
Continue Reading GRAFTON, W.Va. (AP) — A coal miner has died nearly a week after being injured on the job in northern West Virginia. Gov. Jim Justice says 34-year-old Colton Walls of Bruceton Mills died Friday. Walls was injured while working as a longwall electrician at the underground Leer Mining Complex operated by Arch Resources in Grafton.
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military officials and analysts have for years warned of possible armed attacks or blockades by China on the self-governed island of Taiwan, but a new report raises a red flag about possible non-military tactics. The report by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a Washington-based research institute, warns that
Continue Reading BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — The New York Mets’ 4-2 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday night in the deciding game of the NL Wild Card Series averaged 4,017,000 viewers on ESPN and streaming, making it ESPN’s most-watched Major League Baseball game in three years. ESPN and Nielsen reported Friday afternoon that the audience peaked
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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — You might be thinking, “Shut up!” but it’s officially true: the “Princess Diaries” franchise is finally growing. Anne Hathaway posted a fun video clip to her verified Instagram on Friday, where she was seen lounging outdoors before she made the number one with her hand. The video then cut
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Andrea Saint Martin (CNN) — Con el estreno de “Joker: Folie à Deux” este viernes, Lady Gaga presenta al público a Lee Quinzel, su versión del interés amoroso del Joker Harley Quinn, de los cómics de DC. En una entrevista con CNN, Gaga explicó cuánto tuvo que cambiar su enfoque típico de actuación para la
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By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Local officials and relief agencies working in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene are urging residents to verify the information they are sharing or repeating, saying a deluge of false rumors is hindering recovery efforts. The hurricane tore a destructive path through the southeastern United States a week ago, killing
Continue Reading Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — El rey Felipe VI apeló este viernes a la “unidad” sobre las “discrepancias” en los países iberoamericanos, durante su participación en la inauguración del Encuentro de las Academias Iberoamericanas de la Historia en Trujillo, España. Las declaraciones del monarca se producen días después de que la nueva presidenta de México,
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By Kylie Atwood and Jennifer Hansler, CNN Washington (CNN) — Israel has not given assurances to the Biden administration that targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities is off the table in retaliation for the Iranian ballistic missile strikes earlier this week, a top US State Department official told CNN on Friday. The official added that it is
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It will continue to be dry with above-normal temperatures through the weekend. Highs will hit the lower 90s with generally light winds. Some winds pick up Sunday behind a weak cold front. Gusts will hit around 30 mph.
Continue Reading AP Health Writer Experts say the fallout from storm damage to a North Carolina factory that makes critical hospital supplies will be felt broadly and could linger. Flooding triggered by Hurricane Helene hit a Baxter International plant in North Cove, North Carolina, that makes much of the country’s supply of sterile IV fluids. It also
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU issued a campus safety alert this afternoon about a man wanted on aggravated stalking and criminal trespass allegations. NMSU police get reports of 42-year-old Paul Christian Pratapas trying to get into Wooton Hall on campus. NMSU officials say Pratapas was violating a court-issued protection order and a campus
Continue Reading Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — An international yoga business founder whose chain of yoga studios promoted themselves as “Yoga to the People” has pleaded guilty to a tax charge in a New York federal court. Gregory Gumucio apologized Friday as he admitted not paying over $2.5 million in taxes from 2012 to 2020. Judge
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Virginia man has been arrested on a charge that he spray-painted graffiti on a monument in the nation’s capital during protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress in July. Zaid Mohammed Mahdawi was arrested Friday on a charge of destroying federal property. He was among thousands
Continue Reading ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — After 1,080 days as president, Joe Biden on Friday decided to pop in and take questions in the White House briefing room for the first time, striding in with a grin after a strong monthly jobs report and the temporary settlement of a strike by ports workers. The president has
Continue Reading Oil prices climbed this week as unrest in the Middle East escalated. Iran launched missiles at Israel and the Israelis threatened retaliation, raising the possibility of a disruption on the flow of oil from the region. A jump in oil prices automatically spurs fear of a spike in gasoline prices, but experts see reasons that
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By Maria Staubs Click here for updates on this story TUSCAN, Arizona (KGUN) — Taco Stop food truck’s business is feeling the heat after Tuesday marked Tucson’s hottest October day on record, reaching 105 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. “Me and my husband are both Ubering at the moment. I’m going out during
Continue Reading By Mary Lee Click here for updates on this story STANFORD, California (KPIX) — Stanford University researchers have developed a new solution to fight wildfires and protect homes. They said their new sprayable gel technology can protect homes against wildfires, transforming into a solid air bubble shield of protection. Changxin “Lyla” Dong is a third-year
Continue Reading By Adam Klepp Click here for updates on this story ARIZONA (KNXV) — Scams aimed at seniors are on the rise and the financial losses are piling up. The FBI says, last year, over 100,000 seniors reported getting scammed, and that senior fraud totals over $3 billion. That’s why the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is
Continue Reading By Noah Cornelius Click here for updates on this story APPLETON, Wisconsin (WGBA) — A wild turkey, dubbed “Tom” by some and “Beeper” by others, has been seen blocking traffic, pecking at cars, and chasing after the police. Facebook users around the area can’t get enough of it. Neighbors in Appleton are amused by a
Continue Reading By Michelle Griego Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — Look around Christina Gonzales’ house and you know she’s a Broncos fan. “I’m devoted and I watch them every week regardless of win or loss,” Gonzales said. “I don’t drop off the bandwagon when they’re losing.” She’s been on the bandwagon for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech Health El Paso is still working to resolve IT issues to its website and network services. They remain offline for now. “This outage is affecting Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso clinics and the Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic. However, clinical and educational operations will continue with minimal interruption,” officials explained. “We apologize
Continue Reading By Meredith Bruckner Click here for updates on this story ANN ARBOR, Michigan (WWJ) — Mattel is celebrating the launch of its new Barbie by partnering with the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. The new Barbie is an art therapist, the first doll with a mental health profession. The event on Thursday was
Continue Reading By WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minneapolis police arrested a 10-year-old boy for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle near a school playground last month — and it’s not the boy’s first brush with the law, police said. The Sept. 20 incident was caught on video. The Minneapolis Police
Continue Reading By WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story BLUE EARTH COUNTY, Minnesota (WCCO) — Charges have been filed against a southern Minnesota postal worker who allegedly sent threatening messages and fatally shot a family dog in March. The 42-year-old Mankato man faces one felony count of intentional discharge of a firearm, one felony
Continue Reading Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Al menos 70 personas, incluidos tres bebés, murieron en un ataque de pandillas en la localidad de Pont Sondé, en el centro de Haití, informó la Oficina de Derechos Humanos de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas en un comunicado el viernes. Miembros de la pandilla “Gran Grif” usaron rifles automáticos
Continue Reading By Erin Jones Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Baylor University Medical Center has become the first transplant program to offer uterus transplants outside of a clinical trial, providing new opportunities for women to become mothers. Chelsea Thatcher, who was born without a uterus due to a condition known as MRKH,
Continue Reading By Shardaa Gray Click here for updates on this story MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois (WBBM) — A smelly mess has been brewing in one northwest suburb and residents have been complaining about what they called an awful smell circulating in their air and seeping into their homes. Neighbors in Mount Prospect said the smelly problem has
Continue Reading Associated Press UMAN, Ukraine (AP) — Thousands of pilgrims have joined an annual gathering to mark the Jewish new year in the central Ukrainian town of Uman, despite the war against Russia. Uman is transformed for the celebration of Rosh Hashana. The streets are plastered with signs in Hebrew for the pilgrims who come to
Continue Reading By Jessica Guay Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Fans are getting excited to see country music star Jelly Roll perform at PPG Paints Arena this weekend, but one woman from South Fayette Township said she is not OK because her seats were changed just days before the concert. Lakayla Andreis’
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