Nearly half of US renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs
By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Nearly half of all renter households in the US were cost-burdened in 2023, meaning they paid more than 30% of…
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Texas leads push for faster certification of mental health professionals
The Texas Tribune Aspiring Texas psychologists hope to earn certification and start work faster under a new licensing examination that would be…
Continue Reading Federal review of Uvalde shooting finds Border Patrol missteps but does not recommend discipline
Associated Press U.S. Border Patrol agents who rushed to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in 2022 failed to establish command and had inadequate…
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Federal review of Uvalde shooting finds Border Patrol missteps but does not recommend discipline
Associated Press U.S. Border Patrol agents who rushed to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in 2022 failed to establish command and had inadequate…
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Senegal’s president dissolves parliament to call a snap legislative election
Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s president has dissolved the opposition-dominated parliament, paving the way for a snap…
Continue Reading Border Patrol response to Uvalde, Texas, school attack marred by breakdowns and deficient training, federal report says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Border Patrol response to Uvalde, Texas, school attack marred by breakdowns and deficient training, federal report…
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Judge throws out two charges Trump faces in Georgia election subversion case
By Marshall Cohen, Sara Murray, Nick Valencia and Jason Morris, CNN (CNN) — A judge on Thursday threw out three charges in the sweeping Georgia…
Continue Reading Is America’s housing crisis determining how you vote this November?
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — It’s hard to overstate how tough it has become for millions of Americans to purchase a home — a…
Continue Reading ‘The Roaring Lion’ portrait of Winston Churchill stolen from Canadian hotel is found in Italy
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canadian police say a renowned portrait of Winston Churchill that was reported stolen from an Ottawa hotel has been tracked…
Continue Reading Jamaican soldiers and police arrive in Haiti to help fight gangs
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Two dozen soldiers and police officers from Jamaica has arrived in Haiti to join a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenya to…
Continue Reading US House clears a largely bipartisan package of bills to counter China
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House this week approved a sweeping package of bills to counter China’s influence, shoring up a…
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What passengers need to know about their rights ahead of a possible Air Canada strike
By Christl Dabu Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — As contract negotiations continue,…
Continue Reading RB Mixon looks to build on strong Houston debut when Texans host top pick QB Williams and Bears
Chicago (1-0) at Houston (1-0) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Texans by 7. Against the spread: Chicago 1-0; Houston 0-1 Series record:…
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Congressional Democrats push resolution that says hospitals must provide emergency abortions
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A resolution introduced by Congressional Democrats would make clear that U.S. emergency rooms need to provide…
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The man who discovered Winston Churchill’s picture was stolen was treated like a suspect; now he’s being honoured
By Judy Trinh Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA (CTV Network) — When the “Roaring Lion” portrait…
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Fight to restore Black voters’ strength could dismantle Florida’s Fair Districts Amendment
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A coalition of voting rights groups has been challenging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over a dismantled…
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott visits El Paso for small business summit
Update (September 19, 2024): Governor Abbott carried out his trip to El Paso today. “Texas is the economic engine of America, and most of that was…
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A disappointed Rafael Nadal withdraws from Laver Cup over fitness worries
By Homero De La Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Twenty-two-time grand slam singles champion Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week’s Laver Cup due to…
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Lawyer says Chinese doping case handled ‘reasonably’ but calls WADA’s lack of action “curious”
AP National Writer An investigator gave the World Anti-Doping Agency a pass on its handling of the case involving Chinese swimmers, but not without…
Continue Reading WNBA and Aces file motions to dismiss Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The WNBA and Aces have filed motions to dismiss former Las Vegas player Dearica Hamby’s federal lawsuit that…
Continue Reading Trump says he won’t participate in another presidential debate
By Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he would not participate in another presidential debate…
Continue Reading Idaho’s high court moves the trial for the killing of 4 university students to Boise
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The trial of a man charged in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students will be held in Boise,…
Continue Reading Patriots, Seahawks look to move on from old coaches when they meet in New England
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks were models of NFL stability for more than a decade before moving on from longtime coaches in the…
Continue Reading Should targeting penalties include ejections? Some coaches say no, but the policy isn’t going away
AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Alabama and Wisconsin will both play the first half of Saturday’s intersectional matchup without a…
Continue Reading Peru declares 3 days of national mourning for former President Alberto Fujimori
Associated Press LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s government has declared three days of national mourning over the death of former President Alberto…
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Chalk the Block announces title sponsor and new logo for 2024 festivalÂ
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Museums & Cultural Affairs Department announced the title sponsor for their 17th…
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Town Hall to discuss effects of Fentanyl, Meth in Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — A Town Hall Meeting will be hosted Sept. 12th at 6 p.m. to discuss how drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine…
Continue Reading Bryan Kohberger’s murder trial in the Idaho student killings will be moved to Boise
By Joe Sutton and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The trial against Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with killing four University of Idaho…
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Janet Jackson reveals she had another wardrobe malfunction… and it involved Queen Elizabeth
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Janet Jackson is sharing a story that proves her infamous Super Bowl halftime show moment with Justin…
Continue Reading 4 Boaters Rescued by Good Samaritan, Forest Ranger in Herkimer County as Vessels Take on Water
By Zach Lewis Click here for updates on this story WEBB, New York (WKTV) — A good Samaritan and a New York State…
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