By Stella Chan, CNN Suzzanne Douglas, an accomplished stage and screen actress who starred “Tap” and the television series “The Parent ‘Hood,” has died, her representative told CNN in a statement on Wednesday. She was 64. “The industry has lost a truly talented artist with the passing of Suzzanne Douglas,” her publicist Penny Vizcarra said.
Continue ReadingBy Hanna Mordoh Click here for updates on this story INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — With a surge in violence in Indianapolis, many people are wondering if there can be a consensus when it comes to combatting crime. City leaders and community activists agree there is a major problem with violence in Indianapolis, but, not on how
Continue ReadingBy Aleah Hordges Click here for updates on this story INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indy Parks and Recreation is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Frederick Douglass Park beginning Wednesday morning and throughout the week. The centennial celebration is presented by Citizens Energy Group. Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, U.S. Congressman Andre Carson, representatives from the Indianapolis Parks
Continue ReadingBy KTVK/KPHO Staff Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KTVK, KPHO) — A man has been arrested after police said his dogs attacked and killed his neighbor in south Phoenix Tuesday morning. According to Phoenix police, 77-year-old Maria Eliza Sebastian Ruiz was on her front porch on Sixth Street near Broadway Road when
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at listeriosis, a serious infection generally caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. 2001 – Listeriosis (infection with L. monocytogenes) is added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) list of nationally notifiable diseases. General Information According to the CDC, 928 cases of listeriosis
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By Chloe Melas, CNN Robert Downey Jr. is paying tribute to his father, Robert Downey Sr., who died Tuesday. He was 85. “RIP Bob D. Sr. 1936-2021…Last night, dad passed peacefully in his sleep after years of enduring the ravages of Parkinson’s ..he was a true maverick filmmaker, and remained remarkably optimistic throughout..According to my
Continue ReadingBy KTVK/KPHO Staff Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KTVK, KPHO) — A man has been arrested after holding two women hostage and robbing them in their home on Sunday, Phoenix police said. Police officers said 62-year-old Kenneth Adell was armed with a wooden stick when he broke into the home on Southern
Continue ReadingGermán Padinger (CNN) — Colombia rechazó varias recomendaciones presentadas por la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH) tras la publicación de un informe sobre abusos de derechos humanos a manos de las fuerzas de seguridad colombianas durante la reciente ola de protestas. El informe, publicado este miércoles, concluye que las fuerzas de seguridad colombianas hicieron
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Dos agentes de la Oficina de Alcohol, Tabaco, Armas de Fuego y Explosivos (ATF, por sus siglas en inglés) y un agente de policÃa de Chicago recibieron disparos mientras permanecÃan en un automóvil en la madrugada del miércoles, infrmó el superintendente de la policÃa de Chicago, David Brown. Pese al
Continue ReadingCNNEE (CNN) — Robert Downey Sr., un actor y director que también es el padre del actor Robert Downey Jr., murió, según afirma una publicación de su hijo. TenÃa 85 años. “RIP Bob D. Sr. 1936-2021 … Anoche, papá falleció pacÃficamente mientras dormÃa después de años de soportar los estragos del Parkinson … era un
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WEDNESDAY: We’ll be tracking some sunshine to start, but a cold front is on the way this afternoon. Temperatures ahead of that boundary look to top out in the upper 80’s. As the front pushes in it looks to fire up some scattered storms between 5-10 PM. TONIGHT: Those will fizzle shortly after sunset, leaving the rest
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By Kristen Holmes and Liz Stark, CNN The Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday an additional $50 million in funding to enhance air pollution monitoring and improve air quality in low-income communities and communities of color. The announcement of new funds comes as the agency ramps up its investments in environmental justice initiatives, a core focus
Continue Reading By Keith Allen and Holly Yan, CNN A Covid-19 outbreak stemming from a Texas church summer camp has grown to about 160 cases, including infections of the highly contagious Delta variant, the Galveston County local health authority said. More than 450 people attended the camp for sixth through 12th graders in late June, hosted by
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Juvenile doesn’t just want you to get his latest song stuck in your head, he wants you to get stuck in the arm. The New Orleans-based rapper has teamed up with fellow artists Mannie Fresh and Mia X to remake his iconic hit “Back That Thang Up” into a new
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By Daniella Diaz and Ryan Nobles, CNN Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas revealed in a video circulating online that he wants to jam Democrats’ legislative goals so Republicans can win the 2022 midterms. In the video posted by Democratic activist Lauren Windsor on Tuesday, Roy was asked specifically about infrastructure negotiations in Congress. “The
Continue Reading A video obtained by CNN appears to show Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) saying the GOP’s goal is to slow and obstruct all legislation led by Democrat until the 2022 midterms.
Continue ReadingBy Heath Allen Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (WDSU) — Many New Orleans renters are just weeks away before the final extension of the eviction moratorium ends, which could mean hundreds if not thousands could be forced out of their homes. The City of New Orleans is accelerating efforts to
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (KETV) — A Council Bluffs detective was arrested while on duty Tuesday. Detective Craig Schuetze was jailed on domestic abuse assault and strangulation with bodily injury. Council Bluffs Police confirm he was arrested by a different agency during his shift. Schuetze has
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By Melanie Zanona, CNN House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is finalizing a House GOP roster for a Democratic-led investigation into the deadly January 6 insurrection, canning the idea of a boycott on adding Republicans to the panel on the theory that it’s better to join in and play an active defense. Initially, there was an
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By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business It’s been something of a roller coaster ride for the stock market and economy during the past year because of Covid-19. But now that it’s getting back to business as usual in the United States, companies that own actual roller coasters are enjoying a rapid rebound. Shares of
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