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Month: January 2025

75-year-old woman shot multiple times by 95-year-old husband leading to standoff, deputies say

By Adrianna Hargrove and Kelly Kendall Click here for updates on this story     DAVIDSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WXII) — A 75-year-old North Carolina woman was shot multiple times in her car by her 95-year-old husband Thursday in Davidson County, according to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said they responded to a call

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Water patrol sounding alert on Lake Minnetonka ice ridges: “It’s never safe”

WCCO, POPE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEBROWN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, CNN By Adam Duxter Click here for updates on this story     LAKE MINNETONKA, Minnesota (WCCO) — As Twin Cities temperatures continue to fluctuate, rescue crews are sounding the alarm on a dangerous facet of Lake Minnetonka. The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Water Patrol says they’ve made three

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South Dakota governor Kristi Noem faces questions during confirmation hearing for DHS secretary

By Luke Barr January 17, 2025, 9:03 AM Kristi Noem, South Dakota’s firebrand Republican governor, faced questioning Friday at her confirmation hearing to be secretary of homeland security. Noem, the daughter of a farmer and a former representative from South Dakota, is being questioned before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. South Dakota

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Fire department substation burns down

By Dean Hensley Click here for updates on this story     MILLS RIVER, North Carolina (WLOS) — A Mills River Fire Department substation has burned down, according to Henderson County Fire Marshal Kevin Waldrup. Mills River Fire Department’s Station No. 2, located at 100 Fanning Fields Road, caught fire in the early morning hours of Jan.

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Trump mantiene una llamada telefónica “muy buena” con el presidente de China, Xi Jinping

Por Christian Edwards, Shawn Deng y Alayna Treene, CNN Donald Trump, dijo que mantuvo una llamada telefónica “muy buena” con el presidente China, Xi Jinping, mientras el presidente electo de Estados Unidos se prepara para regresar a la Casa Blanca la próxima semana. “Acabo de hablar con el presidente Xi Jinping de China”, escribió Trump

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Gerald Ford Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Gerald R. Ford, the 38th president of the United States. Personal Birth date: July 14, 1913 Death date: December 26, 2006 Birth place: Omaha, Nebraska (grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan) Birth name: Leslie Lynch King Jr. Father: Leslie Lynch King Sr. Mother:

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Vanessa Redgrave Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of award-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave. Personal Birth date: January 30, 1937 Birth place: London, England Birth name: Vanessa Redgrave Father: Sir Michael Redgrave, actor Mother: Rachel Kempson, actor Marriage: Tony Richardson (April 29, 1962-April 28, 1967, divorced) Children: with Franco Nero: Carlo Gabriel (September

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Socorro ISD superintendent surprise visits schools, rewarding students for high attendance

The Socorro Independent School District superintendent surprised several schools of all grade levels to recognize and celebrate them for achieving high attendance rates after a concerning drop in recent years. Superintendent James Vazquez initiated his traveling trophy tour on Friday morning to award the third set of winners of their “ALL IN for Attendance” Campaign,

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Mexican authorities to offer more job opportunities to migrants stranded in Juárez

JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The state of Chihuahua through its Population State Council (COESPO) and the National Employment Service Department (SNE) announced this week they will offer more job opportunities and positions to migrants in Juarez soon. Chihuahua authorities announced over 500 vacant positions for migrants which aims to promote labor inclusion and offer employment

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Paul Ryan Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former House Speaker Paul Ryan. Personal Birth date: January 29, 1970 Birth place: Janesville, Wisconsin Birth name: Paul Davis Ryan Father: Paul M. Ryan, an attorney Mother: Elizabeth “Betty” (Hutter) Ryan Douglas Marriage: Janna (Little) Ryan (December 2, 2000-present) Children: Liza, Charlie, Sam

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Oprah Winfrey Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Oprah Winfrey, who hosted the award-winning “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Personal Birth date: January 29, 1954 Birth place: Kosciusko, Mississippi Birth name: Oprah Gail Winfrey Father: Vernon Winfrey, a barber Mother: Vernita Lee, a maid (parents never married) Education: Tennessee State University,

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Nolan Ryan Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, nicknamed “Ryan Express.” He played for 27 seasons, won 324 games, and was on the All-Star Team eight times. Personal Birth date: January 31, 1947 Birth place: Refugio, Texas Birth name: Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr. Father: Lynn

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