By Brad Lendon and Gawon Bae, CNN North Korea’s launch last week of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), reported to be its most formidable yet, may have been a less advanced weapon than previously believed, according to a South Korean military official. The official, who spoke under the condition of anonymity, said South Korean and
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The Missouri Senate has passed a new congressional map that will divide Boone County in two and put it into a different district.
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Mackenzie Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Police said a man facing multiple charges in Weaverville committed a crime in Asheville less than 24 hours before his arrest. Richard Barnhill, 31, is charged with assault on a female, assault by strangulation, attempted second-degree sex offense, kidnapping and
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By LUJAIN JO Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — It could be any other top-notch hospital in Doha, the capital of Qatar. There are radiology and operation rooms, and all the the high-tech tools of modern surgery on hand. But there’s just one difference: It’s for falcons. In the tiny, wealthy emirate of Qatar, the
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are inching higher in the early going on Wall Street Thursday as a streak of cautious trading continues on world markets. The S&P 500 index edged up 0.2% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose 0.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was barely in the green with a gain of just 0.1%.
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Emert Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Families are struggling for answers after the Buncombe County Detention Center saw the worst rates for in-custody deaths between 2019 and 2022 in North Carolina. The state’s rate for in-custody deaths has also increased every year for the last several
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — Juan Lorenzo Holmann Chamorro, gerente del diario La Prensa, fue declarado este miércoles culpable del delito de lavado de dinero, según informó el Centro Nicaragüense de Derechos Humanos, Cenidh, a través de su cuenta de Twitter. “Como era de esperarse, se dictó injusta resolución de culpabilidad por el delito
Continue ReadingBy Shelby Myers Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A body found in the Escatawpa River in Mississippi in 1982 has now been identified as Gary Simpson. Simpson was a John Doe with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department for 40 years. His body was found around the same time the
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose. Personal Birth name: Peter Edward Rose Birth date: April 14, 1941 Birth place: Cincinnati, Ohio Father: Harry Rose, bank clerk and semi-pro baseball and football player Mother: LaVerne Rose Marriages: Carol (Woliung) Rose, (April 11, 1984-2011, divorced);
Continue ReadingBy Brendan Kirby Click here for updates on this story Alabama (WALA) — Deaths outnumbered births in 73 percent of American counties – including in all but seven in Alabama – since the 2020 census, according to new data released by the Census Bureau Thursday. The dramatic figures underscore long-term trends toward fewer births, along
Continue Reading By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer VICIS has the top four performing helmets in the NFL and NFLPA’s eighth annual study. For the first time a position-specific helmet took the top spot. The helmet is made specifically for offensive and defensive linemen. The league says as technology and information continue to develop there will be
Continue Reading SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Japan has qualified for a seventh straight World Cup after beating Australia 2-0 and has ended the Socceroos’ chances of automatic qualification. The result in Sydney also qualified Saudi Arabia from Group B. Australia remains in qualifying contention. The Aussies face a playoff against the third-place team from Group A.
Continue ReadingBy Tony Garcia Click here for updates on this story MT. JULIET, Tennessee (WSMV) — Resource officers at Mt. Juliet High School arrested a student on Wednesday for possessing weapons and drugs on school property. According to the Wilson County Sheriff, the school administration requested a search of a 16-year-old student’s vehicle. That search revealed
Continue ReadingBy Courtney Allen Click here for updates on this story MOUNT JULIET, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Wilson County Schools principal is preparing for extensive surgery in Tampa Thursday morning. It is all to save his niece’s life. Dr. Chris Plummer is the principal of West Elementary School in Mt. Juliet. Plummer’s niece, 31-year-old Amorette Tweed,
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Personal Birth date: April 16, 1962 Birth place: Yonkers, New York Birth name: Antony John Blinken Father: Donald Blinken, investment banker and US ambassador to Hungary Mother: Judith (Frehm) Pisar, UNESCO Special Envoy for Cultural Diplomacy Marriage: Evan
Continue Reading By THOMAS ADAMSON and KELVIN CHAN Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French automaker Renault has moved to pause production at its Moscow plant in an apparent move to fend off mounting criticism. It came hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the company and others in France of aiding Russia’s war effort during a virtual
Continue ReadingBy Dennis Valera Click here for updates on this story WATERBURY, Connecticut (WFSB) — A rash of catalytic converter thefts have Waterbury police busy. Three locations were hit over the weekend, including the city’s public works department. “It’s a little weird being here and not having everyone here.” It’s been eerily quiet at Day-Break Adult
Continue Reading By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will remain in his role for an extra year to help steer the 30-nation military organization through the security crisis sparked by Russia’s war on Ukraine. Stoltenberg tweeted Thursday that he is “honored” by the decision of NATO leaders to extend his term
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Halle Berry didn’t believe she was going to win the best actress Academy Award in 2002 for her performance in “Monster’s Ball.” “Back in those days, if you didn’t win the Globe, you really didn’t get the Academy Award,” Berry, who lost the Golden Globe to Sissy Spacek that year,
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By Jason Hanna, Kristina Sgueglia and Jack Bantock, CNN Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving can go back to playing home games — and all New York Yankees and Mets can play in their home openers next month regardless of their Covid-19 vaccination status. New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday said he’ll sign an
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