NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she has been diagnosed with skin cancer and is scheduled to undergo a removal procedure this week. The governor told reporters on Thursday that her doctor discovered basal cell carcinoma on her nose during a routine checkup a few weeks ago. She described it as
Continue Reading AP Technology Writer Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors in the last five years or so, even as overall drug use has dropped slightly. In a 2022 analysis of fentanyl-laced prescription pills, the DEA found that six out of 10 contained a potentially lethal dose of the drug. And social
Continue Reading AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has filed a proposed order to permanently ban Navient from directly servicing federal student loans, which the agency says will end years of abusive lending practices. Under terms of the order, which Navient agreed to without admitting any wrongdoing, the Virginia-based financial
Continue Reading A strike by the 33,000 factory workers who assemble some of Boeing’s best-selling planes would come as another blow to a company whose bottom line and reputation have taken plenty of hits this year. Once a symbol of American engineering and technological prowess, Boeing has seen its public image battered since a 737 Max 9
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Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Officials say two people were badly burned and two others are believed to be dead after an explosion and fire destroyed a gas station in a small north-central Idaho town. The Clearwater County Sheriff’s office says the explosion at the Atkinson Distributing station in Cardiff was reported just after
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By Madeleine Mullins Click here for updates on this story SPOKANE, Washington (KXLY) — A new class at East Valley High School is preparing students for life after graduation. The Knight Manufacturing Class is part of East Valley’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program. In the class, students learn professional and technical skills. “I’ve learned
Continue Reading By Brittni Johnson Brittni Johnson Click here for updates on this story REXBURG, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — Over two dozen people will be participating in an upcoming four-day bike ride fundraiser across the state of Idaho with proceeds going to help first responders. The 2024 Idaho Tour de Shield616 Ride, which is put on by a
Continue Reading By Courtney Fischer Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Testimony continues Thursday on day four of the murder trial for former Houston police officer Gerald Goines. Over five years ago, on Jan. 28, 2019, a fake 911 call resulted in a no-knock warrant from HPD’s narcotics squad at the home
Continue Reading KTRK By Courtney Fischer Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Testimony continues Thursday on day four of the murder trial for former Houston police officer Gerald Goines. Over five years ago, on Jan. 28, 2019, a fake 911 call resulted in a no-knock warrant from HPD’s narcotics squad at the
Continue Reading By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story ERIE, Pennsylvania (WSEE) — The Erie Zoo’s Canada Lynx kittens, Willow and Jade, made their public debut earlier this week. The zoo said they area prioritizing the kitten’s comfort since the kittens are new to the outdoor exhibit. At this time the kittens will have
Continue Reading By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — The phases of Venus, the Aurora Australis and the International Space Station transiting the Sun all feature as category winners in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. Ryan Imperio was named the overall winner for his photograph capturing the progression of Baily’s beads during the 2023 annular eclipse,
Continue Reading By Jerel Ballard Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (WKOW) — Madison police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual responsible for repeatedly vandalizing political signs since late August. As the presidential election approaches, political tensions in Wisconsin are intensifying. On the east side of Madison, a local homeowner, Kari
Continue Reading By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story ENCINO, California (KABC) — Retired football star Reggie Bush scared off a trio of would-be burglars who were trying to break into his Encino home. The incident happened late Tuesday night. According to ABC News, the former University of Southern California star and Heisman winner
Continue Reading By Michael Martin Click here for updates on this story MIDVALE, Utah (KSTU) — A driver on Interstate 15 had a scary experience Tuesday when a piece of metal came flying into their windshield. Utah Highway Patrol says the driver was in the area of 7100 South in Midvale heading South when the piece of
Continue Reading By Juliet Lemar Click here for updates on this story GOLETA, California (KSBY) — For 14 years, Heeluxe LLC in Goleta has been studying the science of how shoes fit. “A lot of people tend to buy shoes that are too small… that’s going to constrict our feet. It changes the shape of our feet
Continue Reading By Adam Klepp Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX, Arizona (KNXV) — In the Valley, a non-profit group and local business owner are both proving everyone has something to contribute to our community. Perry Stephens is the owner of SpeedPro Desert Valley signs. He looks over his giant printers as they push out
Continue Reading By Andrea Williams Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world. If you have epilepsy, surges of electrical activity in your brain can cause recurring seizures. Annalise Oren has lived with epilepsy since she was two years old. Annalise is now
Continue Reading Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A teenager who is accused of stabbing his mother to death in Florida was freed last year after charges were dropped in the fatal shooting of his father in Oklahoma. Sheriff Grady Judd in Polk County, Florida, said the teen stabbed his 39-year-old mother on Sunday. Investigators said
Continue Reading By Carl Mitchell Click here for updates on this story INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (WRTV) — A high-speed chase that began on Indy’s west side on Wednesday evening resulted in the arrest of two suspects. The incident unfolded around 6:45 p.m. when deputies from the Marion Co. Sheriff’s Office initiated a pursuit of a U-Haul truck. The
Continue Reading By Lauren Adams Click here for updates on this story WACO, Texas (KXXV) — A 30 year-old cold case has been solved, and now a Waco man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for killing a Waco woman in 1992. 25 News spoke to the victim’s aunt, who earlier this week, came
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In an effort to prevent another riot like the one on Jan. 6, 2021, the Homeland Security secretary has designated the congressional count and certification of the presidential election as a national special security event. That means the Secret Service will oversee all security-related planning. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Continue Reading By CAROLINE HOGAN Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MIssouri (KSHB) — The 2024 Paris Paralympics are over, and athletes are returning home, some with medals, but all of them with memories. That includes local athlete Rachel Watts, who competed in the triathlon. KSHB 41’s Caroline Hogan has followed Watts on her
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By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court in Washington, DC, on Thursday evening temporarily blocked a prediction market from offering bets on the November elections, granting a government watchdog’s request to pause a ruling that made way for legal political gambling in the United States. Earlier Thursday, US District Judge Jia
Continue Reading Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough criminal penalties targeting large-scale stealing schemes and smash-and-grab robberies. The new law requires prosecutors to start imposing harsher sentences again for those who damage or destroy property valued at more than $50,000 while committing a felony. A similar
Continue Reading By Veronica Flores-Herrera Click here for updates on this story CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) — Judge Nanette Hasette has recused herself from the case involving Devaughan Marquise Williams, who was charged with the death of Kiara Smith, his child’s mother. Police allege Williams shot the 25-year-old mother of three in her bedroom at her home
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By Clare Foran and Haley Talbot, CNN Washington (CNN) — GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized far-right activist Laura Loomer on Thursday, saying that her “rhetoric and hateful tone” is concerning and a problem and “doesn’t represent MAGA as a whole.” The comments from Greene, a Georgia Republican who has her own high-profile history of incendiary
Continue Reading By Brendan Ponton Click here for updates on this story NORFOLK, Virginia (WTKR) — Pamunkey Indian Tribe Chief Robert Gray has “absolute confidence” their proposed resort and casino will one day come to the city of Norfolk. “We feel very comfortable and we’re just excited to be able to bring the project to fruition for
Continue Reading By Anvar Ruziev Click here for updates on this story BONITA SPRINGS, Florida (WFTX) — A Bonita Springs mother says her five-year-old son, a special needs student, was left on a school bus for nearly three hours. Sheena Presnell sent her son, Matthew, off to San Carlos Park Elementary School around 7 AM like any
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Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Members of a Senate committee looking into the Steward Health Care bankruptcy said they plan to adopt two resolutions next week to hold Steward CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt — one for civil enforcement and another for certification to the United States Attorney for criminal contempt — after
Continue Reading By Carli Petrus Click here for updates on this story CANTON, Michigan (WXYZ) — At 82 years old, one Michigan teacher is still in the classroom — and she doesn’t plan on leaving anytime soon. Many students come and go through the halls here at Canton Charter Academy, but Pat Colunga has been here for
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