By Mike Valente Click here for updates on this story GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — Two now-former workers at Westmoreland Hospital are facing charges, accused of taking inappropriate photos and videos of elderly patients. Greensburg police say the photos were taken without patients’ permission and then later shared in a group text with two other workers.
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AP Film Writer When Kate Winslet stumbled upon the extraordinary story of Lee Miller she didn’t want to let go. Miller was an American photographer who became a correspondent for British Vogue during the Second World War, shooting everything from London after the Blitz to the liberation of Dachau. Before the war, Miller had already
Continue Reading By Lisa Robinson Click here for updates on this story ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WBAL) — In honor of Banned Books Week, Anne Arundel County announced the first book sanctuary in the state. The public library joins 12 other library systems across North America, offering access to banned materials. The Anne Arundel County Public Library hopes that
Continue Reading WBAL By Lisa Robinson Click here for updates on this story ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WBAL) — In honor of Banned Books Week, Anne Arundel County announced the first book sanctuary in the state. The public library joins 12 other library systems across North America, offering access to banned materials. The Anne Arundel County Public Library hopes
Continue Reading By JOHN ATWATER AND SHAUN GANLEY Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — The Joro spider, an invasive species originally from East Asia, has made its first confirmed appearance in Massachusetts, marking its northernmost sighting in the United States. The spider was discovered this week near the Massachusetts State House on
Continue Reading WCVB, JOE SCHIFFERDECKER, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, CNN By JOHN ATWATER AND SHAUN GANLEY Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — The Joro spider, an invasive species originally from East Asia, has made its first confirmed appearance in Massachusetts, marking its northernmost sighting in the United States. The spider was discovered this
Continue Reading Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall on Florida’s northwestern coast and then continue on to torment parts of Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee with heavy rain, flash floods and gusty winds. Its unusual reach has forecasters raising questions about the Fujiwhara Effect, a rare weather event. But there isn’t another tropical storm at surface
Continue Reading By Andrew Ramos Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — While most drivers dread dodging holes in the street, residents near one block in Logan Square are fighting to not fix but instead to preserve a massive hole in the middle of their road. The gaping pothole that sits squarely in
Continue Reading WBBM By Andrew Ramos Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — While most drivers dread dodging holes in the street, residents near one block in Logan Square are fighting to not fix but instead to preserve a massive hole in the middle of their road. The gaping pothole that sits squarely
Continue Reading Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit judge who was temporarily removed after ordering a teenager into jail clothes and handcuffs during a field trip is back on the bench. But Kenneth King now is assigned to speeding tickets and other relatively minor offenses. King lost courtroom duties in August and was ordered into social-emotional
Continue Reading By Aki Nace Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — Longtime Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer announced on Wednesday afternoon that he has been diagnosed with dementia. Kramer, 69, said he had been diagnosed just over a year ago at the NFL Cleveland Clinic, and doctors give him anywhere from two
Continue Reading AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Just about everyone seems to be concerned about Travis Kelce’s production except the Kansas City Chiefs. That’s because they are 3-0 heading to the Chargers this weekend, and the four-time All-Pro tight end remains a big reason why. Rather than piling up catches and yards, though, Kelce
Continue Reading By Madeline Bartos, Barry Pintar Click here for updates on this story EAST HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Lucky, the dog that was stolen from an 87-year-old Pittsburgh-area man, is still missing, though police said he has been spotted on surveillance footage with the suspect. Willard Martz told police that after he parked in a handicap
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By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team (RB) have announced that Daniel Ricciardo has left the team with immediate effect. He will be replaced by Red Bull junior driver Liam Lawson in a move that brings weeks of speculation to an end. After being left without a seat for
Continue Reading By Tara Lynch, Christian Olaniran Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — Sarah Beth Clendaniel, who pleaded guilty to trying to attack and destroy the power grid in the Baltimore region, was sentenced to 18 years in prison with lifetime supervision post-release. Prosecutors said Clendaniel, 36, from Catonsville, planned to blow
Continue Reading By Charlie Buckley Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — New changes to Canada’s temporary foreign worker (TFW) program are now in effect. Here’s what to know: What’s changed? As announced by Employment and Social Development Canada in August, several changes activated Thursday. Going forward. the federal government will stop processing
Continue Reading By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — We’re getting a glimpse of some of the acts debuting in Cirque Du Soleil’s first permanent show in Hawaii. Performances of “Auana” begin at the Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber in December. The show will feature acrobatics, comedy, and hula, beginning with the
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Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Supreme Court has ordered the dismissal of a sprawling sex abuse indictment against Nathan Chasing Horse, while leaving open the possibility of charges being refiled in a case that sent shockwaves throughout Indian Country and led to more criminal charges in the U.S. and Canada. Proceedings in
Continue Reading Associated Press Washington (AP) — An advanced deepfake operation targeted Sen. Ben Cardin, the Democratic chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, this month, according to the Office of Senate Security. It’s the latest sign that nefarious actors are turning to artificial intelligence in efforts to dupe top political figures in the United States. Experts
Continue Reading By Rebekah Ludman Click here for updates on this story September 26, 2024 (LAPost.com) — The Los Angeles City Council approved $50,000 in funding Wednesday to support an RV parking program for unhoused people in the West San Fernando Valley. The funding request made by Councilman Bob Blumenfield, who represents the areas of Woodland Hills,
Continue Reading SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia’s conservative prime minister has reacted angrily to reports that his country’s troubled European Union accession bid hit a new hurdle because of a dispute with neighboring EU member Bulgaria. Hristijan Mickoski said Thursday the EU was trying to “dictate” its position and suggested that he would accept no
Continue Reading DAKOTA CITY, Neb. (AP) — A man faces a possible death sentence after being convicted of killing four people in a small northeast Nebraska town more than two years ago. A jury found 44-year-old Jason Jones guilty Thursday of 10 counts, including four counts of first-degree murder. Jones stands convicted in the August 2022 shooting
Continue Reading By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Connecticut Sun veteran Alyssa Thomas spoke out following the franchise’s crucial playoff series win against the Indiana Fever. “I think in my 11-year career I’ve never experienced the racial comments from the Indiana Fever fan base,” Thomas told reporters after the victory in Uncasville, Connecticut. During the first game
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By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune, and Vianna Davila, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica Sept. 26, 2024 “Attorney General Ken Paxton targets El Paso nonprofit that offers legal services to migrants” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,
Continue Reading By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Derrick Rose, longtime NBA veteran and former league MVP, announced his decision to retire from professional basketball on Thursday. Rose, drafted first overall in 2008 out of the University of Memphis, played for 16 NBA seasons – the first seven of those with the Chicago Bulls. Rose posted his
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By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune Sept. 26, 2024 “Free speech or political intimidation? A jury says this Trump Train organizer crossed the line.” 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
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By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune, and Lomi Kriel, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica Sept. 26, 2024 “Despite warnings, Texas rushed to remove millions from Medicaid. Eligible residents lost care.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,
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Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — El Instituto Nacional de Aeronáutica Civil (Inac) de Venezuela suspendió indefinidamente los vuelos comerciales desde y hacia Chile, dijo este miércoles Aerolíneas Estelar, una de las empresas afectadas con la medida. La compañía señaló en un comunicado que, por disposición del Inac, los vuelos quedaron suspendidos de forma indefinida.
Continue Reading Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian authorities have issued an international wanted notice for a man linked to a Bulgaria-based company that may have been involved in the dissemination of exploding electronic devices to the militant Hezbollah group that killed dozens and wounded thousands in Lebanon last week. Thursday’s notice was the latest step
Continue Reading Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — A source says billionaire Elon Musk’s social media site X has complied with Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes’ orders, and requested its service be reestablished in the country. The sources say lawyers said in a petition filed Thursday that X complied with de Moraes’ orders to block
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