By FOX 12 STAFF Click here for updates on this story MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OR (KPTV) — Local waterways are a popular choice when the temperatures soar, but there is something very important to keep in mind this weekend. It’s advice you’ve heard over and over, but officials say it’s still very important to keep in
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By Jack Guy, CNN A previously undiscovered section of Hadrian’s Wall has been found during work on a water main in the city of Newcastle, northeastern England. The 1,900-year-old wall was uncovered under a busy road just outside the city center, according to a press release from utility company Northumbrian Water. Hadrian’s Wall is a
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By DAVID RISING Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — The former longtime military ruler of Myanmar, Than Shwe, has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and is expected to remain hospitalized for two weeks. A hospital employee says the 88-year-old was admitted to a military hospital along with his wife about three or four days ago after they
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By Scottie Andrew, CNN In 1968, excavators uncovered a nearly 1,000-year-old grave in Finland thought to be occupied by a warrior woman, given the presence of both jewelry and a pristine sword in the grave. A new analysis of the grave’s contents has produced a new hypothesis: The person buried there may have been nonbinary.
Continue Reading BERLIN (AP) — Victims of communism in East Germany have criticized the decision to grant electric automaker Tesla a subsidy of almost $10 million from a trust fund managing what’s left of the regime’s fortune. German media reported that the state of Brandenburg is allocating the funds to pay for infrastructure costs related to the
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BERLIN (AP) — Victims of communism in East Germany have criticized the decision to grant electric automaker Tesla a subsidy of almost $10 million from a trust fund managing what’s left of the regime’s fortune. German media reported that the state of Brandenburg is allocating the funds to pay for infrastructure costs related to the
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Dolly Parton, the Grammy Award-winning singer, song writer, producer and actress. Personal Birth date: January 19, 1946 Birth place: Locust Ridge, Sevier County, Tennessee Birth name: Dolly Rebecca Parton Father: Robert Lee Parton, farmer Mother: Avie Lee (Owens) Parton Marriage: Carl Dean (May 1966-present) Other
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By Alexis Benveniste, CNN Business The original Barneys department store in New York City is going to be a ghost town — literally. The retail space, which was home to the luxury department store for almost a century, is transforming into a Spirit Halloween store. Spirit Halloween stores pop up around the country every year
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By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — The majority of Spanish league clubs have approved a deal with an investment fund worth up to 2.7 billion euros ($3.2 billion), despite opposition from Real Madrid and Barcelona. The league says 38 of the 42 clubs from the first and second divisions in Spain voted
Continue Reading ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s military says an accidental explosion at the country’s key weapons-producing factory has killed at least three employees and wounded two. The military said in a statement that the explosion on Thursday took place at one of the plants of the Pakistan Ordnance Factories that is located about 40 kilometers, or 25
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Kanye West is not lacking at all in confidence and according to Kim Kardashian West, he passed some of that on to her. The couple may be in the midst of getting divorced, but the love train keeps a running with Kardashian West talking glowingly about the rapper/producer/entrepreneur. Kardashian West
Continue Reading MEXICO CITY (AP) — The fourth hurricane of the eastern Pacific season has formed far off the coast of Mexico, but it’s not expected to directly threaten land. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Linda had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph) Thursday morning while centered about 365 miles (590 kilometers) southwest
Continue Reading By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese mayor has apologized for biting the Olympic gold medal of a softball player who had paid a courtesy visit after Japan beat the United States in the final. Nagoya mayor Takashi Kawamura had praised pitcher Miu Goto during the Aug. 4 visit, but his eyes
Continue Reading By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese mayor has apologized for biting the Olympic gold medal of a softball player who had paid a courtesy visit after Japan beat the United States in the final. Nagoya mayor Takashi Kawamura had praised pitcher Miu Goto during the Aug. 4 visit, but his eyes
Continue ReadingBy Jaysha Patel Click here for updates on this story LONG BEACH, CA (KABC) — The Alamitos Bay Yarn Company has been a staple in the Long Beach community for more than 20 years. The pandemic put a strain on the small business but with the help of the community and 3 women, the shop
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Two governor-appointed committees are starting work to redraw Missouri’s district maps.
Continue Reading By MATT SEDENSKY AP National Writer Sexual harassment allegations cost New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo his job. Now, many want to see him answer for a scandal that cut to the heart of his reputation as a pandemic hero and may have had life-and-death consequences — his administration’s handling of outbreaks in nursing homes. Families
Continue ReadingMariana Toro (CNN) — Todos los presidentes desde George W. Bush han dicho que es hora de dejar Afganistán y dedicarse a construir nación en casa. Pero solo Joe Biden lo está logrando. Su enorme apuesta por más de US$ 4,5 billones en gastos de infraestructura y una salida de la guerra más larga de
Continue Reading TOKYO (AP) — A cargo ship has broken into two pieces after running aground in a northern Japanese port and is spilling oil into the sea. The ship’s Japanese operator says all 21 Chinese and Filipino crew members were safely rescued by the coast guard. Japan’s coast guard says the wood-chip carrier Crimson Polaris went
Continue ReadingBy 6abc Digital Staff Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, PA (WPVI) — A suspect in a quintuple shooting and a carjacking in the Olney section of Philadelphia remains on the loose. Police say at least five people were playing a dice game outside Banana’s Bar & Lounge along the 5500 block of
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