By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Selma Blair has in recent years faced some serious health struggles, but she says she’s met these moments with a dose of humor. The actress, speaking to reporters during the Television Critics Association virtual press tour on Monday, emphasized the importance of lightness in managing her multiple sclerosis. “I always like
Continue ReadingBy Liz Collin Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A new program is giving Minnesota inmates a second chance, if they’re willing to put in the work. WCCO shares the story of one woman hoping to move on from a dark past to earn her law degree. It is with the
Continue ReadingBy WCBS Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — The MTA says a social media photos showing a conductor allegedly let his girlfriend drive a train is “beyond egregious.” New York City Transit Authority Interim President Craig Cipriano said the worker “betrayed the trust of New Yorkers while creating a
Continue ReadingBy CBS13 Staff Click here for updates on this story SUTTER CREEK, CA (KOVR) — A father accused of attacking an Amador County teacher over school masks has been banned from campus, according to EdSource. The fight broke out last Wednesday on the first day of school at Sutter Creek Elementary. During student pick-up after
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By Devan Cole, CNN Pete Buttigieg and his husband Chasten have become first-time parents, the transportation secretary announced on Tuesday. “For some time, Chasten and I have wanted to grow our family. We’re overjoyed to share that we’ve become parents!” Pete Buttigieg wrote in a tweet. “The process isn’t done yet and we’re thankful for
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By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A year away from football after being part of a team for nearly his entire life was just what Ha Ha Clinton-Dix needed at this point in his career. The 28-year-old Clinton-Dix spent the 2020 season at home after getting cut by Dallas
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GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates has been sentenced to two to four years behind bars for statutory sexual assault and other charges in a case involving a girl who was 13 when the encounters began. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Tuesday that 30-year-old Felipe Vazquez has already served almost
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GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates has been sentenced to two to four years behind bars for statutory sexual assault and other charges in a case involving a girl who was 13 when the encounters began. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Tuesday that 30-year-old Felipe Vazquez has already served almost
Continue Reading GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates has been sentenced to two to four years behind bars for statutory sexual assault and other charges in a case involving a girl who was 13 when the encounters began. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Tuesday that 30-year-old Felipe Vazquez has already served almost
Continue Reading DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons have signed Luka Garza and Chris Smith to two-way contracts. Detroit selected Garza with the No. 52 overall pick in the draft out of Iowa. The 6-foot-11, 235-pound center played well for the Pistons during the NBA Summer League, averaging 15 points and 9.6 rebounds. The team signed Smith
Continue Reading DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons have signed Luka Garza and Chris Smith to two-way contracts. Detroit selected Garza with the No. 52 overall pick in the draft out of Iowa. The 6-foot-11, 235-pound center played well for the Pistons during the NBA Summer League, averaging 15 points and 9.6 rebounds. The team signed Smith
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By Holmes Lybrand, CNN President Joe Biden’s withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan has been widely criticized across the political spectrum, with a focus on the administration’s miscalculation of the speed with which the Taliban would take over and its failure to act faster to extract US personnel and thousands of Afghans who have worked
Continue Reading By JONATHAN MATTISE and ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An order by the Tennessee governor letting parents opt their children out of following mask rules at school has drawn defiance from officials in Memphis and Nashville. Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk offered an assurance Tuesday to a school board member that he
Continue Reading DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Robert Lewandowski has scored twice for Bayern Munich to beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 in the German Super Cup and give coach Julian Nagelsmann his first win in charge. The Poland star opened the scoring in the 41st minute and got the decisive third goal in the 74th after Marco Reus had
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By Brian Fung, CNN Business After years of accusations that it’s helped spread misinformation, Twitter is finally giving users an easy way to report misleading tweets. But don’t expect anything to happen right away because of it. Twitter users in some countries, including the United States, will now be able to report tweets to the
Continue ReadingBy WBZ Staff Click here for updates on this story STONEHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — There’s a furry and very chill new addition at the Stone Zoo. A two-toed sloth was born at the Stoneham zoo back on July 31. Zookeepers say the baby born to parents Lunesta and Nero is strong and healthy. The youngster
Continue ReadingBy Juli McDonald Click here for updates on this story ARLINGTON, Massachussets (WBZ) — In certain Arlington neighborhoods, coyotes have become a constant the last few years, casually crossing streets and driveways, and even the school athletic fields. “They don’t seem to be freaked out by people the way they used to be,” said neighbor
Continue Reading KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — The family of a man identified as a suspect in the fatal shooting of a deputy in southwestern Michigan said he had been “tormented by invasive and irrational thoughts.” Gary Goidosik and Kim Goidosik referred to themselves in a statement Tuesday as the family of the shooter in the weekend death
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By Matt Rivers, Etant Dupain and Jack Guy, CNN Around 1.2 million people, including 540,000 children, have been impacted by the 7.2-magnitude earthquake which struck southwestern Haiti on Saturday morning, according to UNICEF. The quake left at least 1,941 people dead and more than 6,900 injured; that toll is expected to rise in the coming
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By Matt Rivers, Etant Dupain and Jack Guy, CNN Around 1.2 million people, including 540,000 children, have been impacted by the 7.2-magnitude earthquake which struck southwestern Haiti on Saturday morning, according to UNICEF. The quake left at least 1,941 people dead and more than 6,900 injured; that toll is expected to rise in the coming
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