‘It was the hardest race of my life’: Kansas City-area Paralympian describes competing in Paris
By CAROLINE HOGAN Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MIssouri (KSHB) — The 2024 Paris Paralympics are…
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Federal appeals court pauses ruling allowing prediction market Kalshi to offer US election betting
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court in Washington, DC, on Thursday evening temporarily blocked a prediction market…
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California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough criminal penalties targeting…
Continue ReadingJudge Hasette recuses herself from cases involving man accused of gunning down his child’s mother
By Veronica Flores-Herrera Click here for updates on this story CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) — Judge Nanette Hasette…
Continue ReadingPanthers look to slow down Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins, avoid third straight 0-2 start to season
Los Angeles Chargers (1-0) at Carolina Panthers (0-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 6 1/2 Series record: Panthers lead…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene calls far-right activist Laura Loomer’s rhetoric ‘huge problem’ that ‘doesn’t represent MAGA’
By Clare Foran and Haley Talbot, CNN Washington (CNN) — GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized far-right activist Laura Loomer on…
Continue ReadingPamunkey chief has ‘absolute confidence’ Norfolk casino project will be built
By Brendan Ponton Click here for updates on this story NORFOLK, Virginia (WTKR) — Pamunkey Indian Tribe Chief Robert…
Continue ReadingFather of Turkish-American activist wants US probe into her killing by Israeli soldiers
Associated Press DIDIM, Turkey (AP) — The father of the Turkish-American activist killed by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank has welcomed…
Continue ReadingPrincipal indicted, accused of not reporting alleged child abuse by Atlantic City mayor
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The principal of Atlantic City High School has been indicted on charges including official misconduct…
Continue Reading‘My heart dropped’: 5-year-old boy left on Lee County School bus for nearly 3 hours
By Anvar Ruziev Click here for updates on this story BONITA SPRINGS, Florida (WFTX) — A Bonita Springs mother says her…
Continue ReadingSenate committee to vote to hold Steward Health Care CEO in contempt
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Members of a Senate committee looking into the Steward Health Care bankruptcy said they plan to adopt two…
Continue Reading‘It’s just what I like to do.’ 82-year-old Canton educator shares her passion for teaching
By Carli Petrus Click here for updates on this story CANTON, Michigan (WXYZ) — At 82 years old, one Michigan teacher is…
Continue ReadingThe Great Dying once wiped out 90% of life on Earth. A new theory may explain why
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — A cataclysm engulfed the planet some 252 million years ago, wiping out more than 90% of all life. Known as the Great…
Continue ReadingRuling blocks big changes to Utah citizen initiatives but lawmakers vow appeal
Associated Press A judge in Utah has ruled that a proposal to amend the state constitution to let state lawmakers rewrite voter-approved ballot…
Continue ReadingAmerican Airlines flight attendants ratify contract that ends their threats to go on strike
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Flight attendants at American Airlines have approved a new contract after years of negotiations. That ends the…
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The US is entering a riskier season for spread of H5N1 bird flu. Here’s why experts are worried
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — With the approach of fall and cooler weather across the United States, officials say the risk posed by the H5N1…
Continue ReadingAmazon to close West Sacramento warehouse, laying off nearly 160 employees
By Lindsay Weber Click here for updates on this story WEST SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — Amazon announced it would be…
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Retail credit card interest rates reach record high
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — When you’re making a purchase at a store’s checkout counter, you may be invited to sign up for the retailer’s…
Continue ReadingBB gun found on student at elementary school in Albuquerque
By Nick Catlin Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — An investigation is underway after…
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An explosive California wildfire looked like a bomb went off from space – here’s what’s happening
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — California’s Line Fire is burning so intensely that it created its own weather. Dramatic…
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An explosive California wildfire looked like a bomb went off from space – here’s what’s happening
CNN By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — California’s Line Fire is burning so intensely that it created its own weather. Dramatic…
Continue ReadingSavannah, Missouri police lieutenant charged in K9’s death fired by city
By Nick Sloan Click here for updates on this story SAVANNAH, Missouri (KMBC) — The city of Savannah has terminated a…
Continue ReadingLincoln man sentenced to decades behind bars after posing as high school student
By McKenzy Parsons Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (KETV) — A Lincoln man who was convicted of…
Continue ReadingDes Moines residents forced juveniles to take pictures with noose around their necks, police say
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — Three people from Des Moines now face…
Continue Reading‘I’m so sorry’: Hardin County man charged with father’s murder issues tearful apology
By Lauren Adams Click here for updates on this story RADCLIFF, Kentucky (WLKY) — Inside a Hardin County courtroom, his…
Continue ReadingWoman survives lightning strike in downtown Greenville
By Rashad Williams Click here for updates on this story GREENVILLE, South Carolina (WYFF) — Aug. 31 was a day the…
Continue ReadingOwner of illegal Lewiston massage parlor arrested on sex trafficking charges
By Russ Reed Click here for updates on this story LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) — A New York man who owned an illegal massage…
Continue ReadingRevere High School teacher cut during fight in hallway
By Peter Eliopoulos and Phil Tenser Click here for updates on this story REVERE, Massachusetts (WCVB) — For at least…
Continue ReadingRevere High School teacher cut during fight in hallway
WCVB, VIEWER HANDOUT, CNN By Peter Eliopoulos and Phil Tenser Click here for updates on this story REVERE, Massachusetts…
Continue Reading‘They will learn’: Florida man accused of opening fire on sanitation employees
By Rachael Perry Click here for updates on this story LAKE WORTH BEACH, Florida (WPBF) — A Lake Worth Beach man is in…
Continue ReadingMan serving life for teen girl’s killing dies in Michigan prison
Associated Press A man sentenced to life for killing a 13-year-old girl while being a suspect in the deaths of about a half-dozen others has died in…
Continue ReadingIG report shows city, contractor owed Baltimore business $247K in late payments
By Tolly Taylor Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WBAL) — A Baltimore City Inspector General…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene calls far-right activist Laura Loomer’s rhetoric ‘huge problem’ that ‘doesn’t represent MAGA’
CNN By Clare Foran and Haley Talbot, CNN Washington (CNN) — GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized far-right activist Laura Loomer on…
Continue ReadingBlack rights activists convicted of conspiracy, not guilty of acting as Russian agents
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Four Black rights activists have been convicted in Florida federal court of conspiring to act as unregistered Russian agents.…
Continue ReadingThe ACLU commits $2 million to Michigan’s Supreme Court race for reproductive rights ads
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is wading into the state Supreme Court races with a…
Continue Reading3 taken to hospital with burn injuries after pipeline explosion in Maysville
By Alyse Jones and Jonathan Greco Click here for updates on this story MAYSVILLE, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Authorities say…
Continue ReadingWreck of French steamship that sunk in 1856 discovered off New England coast
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The French steamship Le Lyonnais, a marvel for its time, was feared lost forever when a maritime disaster…
Continue ReadingMan saves the life of driver in submerged truck on live television during Hurricane Francine
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (WDSU) — A driver was saved from a fully…
Continue ReadingMan saves the life of driver in submerged truck on live television during Hurricane Francine
WDSU By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (WDSU) — A driver was saved from a fully…
Continue ReadingConflict in South Africa’s coalition government is ‘not catastrophic,’ says major party leader
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The leader of South Africa’s second biggest party says there will be conflict in the new…
Continue ReadingMexico will amend its constitution this weekend to require all judges to be elected
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico is poised to amend its constitution this weekend to require all judges to be elected as part of a judicial overhaul…
Continue ReadingChicago mother suing daughter’s middle school alleging teacher’s use of racial slurs
By Marissa Perlman Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A northwest suburban mother is suing her…
Continue ReadingThe Sundance Film Festival may get a new home. Here are the 3 finalists
AP Film Writer The Sundance Film Festival has narrowed its search for a new home down to three finalists. One option remains a combination of Salt…
Continue ReadingMissouri bird flu case is a ‘one-off’ and the public risk is still low, officials say
AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials on Thursday said they don’t know how a Missouri person caught bird flu but believe it may be a…
Continue ReadingA judge strikes down North Dakota’s abortion ban and rules that access is protected
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A state judge has struck down North Dakota’s ban on abortion, saying that the state constitution creates a…
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Fact check: Trump falsely claims every poll says he won the debate
By Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump has returned to a time-honored tradition of his: citing junk online polls…
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American Lael Wilcox becomes fastest woman to cycle around the world
By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — American Lael Wilcox has broken the world record for the fastest woman to cycle around the world, traversing 21…
Continue ReadingBiden to host ‘Quad’ leaders from Australia, India and Japan in his Delaware hometown
AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host the leaders of Australia, India and Japan next weekend in his…
Continue ReadingMpox deaths rise by 107 in a week as Africa CDC calls the toll unacceptable
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded more than 100 mpox-related deaths in a…
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Boston mother demands answers after son left on school bus for hours
By Brandon Truitt Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — A Boston mother wants answers after her first…
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