By Eric Levenson, Jean Casarez and Lauren del Valle, CNN The Ohio doctor accused of overprescribing fentanyl to his critically ill patients and hastening their deaths was found not guilty of 14 counts of murder on Wednesday. William Husel and his attorney embraced at the defense table after the 14th and final not guilty verdict
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By Jennifer Henderson, Jamiel Lynch and Steve Almasy, CNN A grand jury in Florida has indicted a man for first-degree murder and other charges in connection with the death of his roommate, an LGBTQ advocate and brother of a former Miami mayor, court documents show. The body of Jorge Diaz Johnston was discovered in January
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By Gabby Orr and Alex Rogers, CNN In a major blow to former President Donald Trump, the Tennessee Republican Party voted on Tuesday to boot three candidates from its primary ballot for the 5th Congressional District — including Trump-endorsed hopeful Morgan Ortagus. Congressional candidates Robby Starbuck and Baxter Lee were also removed from the ballot
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BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Police in Slovakia say former Prime Minister Robert Fico and his ex-interior minister face criminal charges. A lawyer for the two men says they were charged with creating a criminal group. Police didn’t provide any details on Wednesday. Prime Minister Eduard Heger said he hoped the decision to charge Fico and
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are edging mostly higher in early trading on Wall Street Wednesday, with the notable exception of Netflix, which lost nearly a third of its value after reporting its first subscriber loss in more than a decade and predicting more grim times ahead. The S&P 500 index added 0.4% in the
Continue ReadingBy Kandra Kent Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND Oregon (KPTV) — A teenager who died Sunday in a shooting in Southeast Portland was a student at David Douglas High School, according to district officials who also confirmed another student was one of three other teens hurt in the shooting. Portland Police have
Continue ReadingBy KPTV Staff Click here for updates on this story CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents and asking for tips after a string of burglaries appear to be targeting vacationing homeowners. The CCSO said the latest burglary was discovered when a Happy Valley resident returned to their home
Continue ReadingBy Nicole Sanders Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — A dispute in the parking lot of a Wildwood bar turned deadly Tuesday, police said. Around 11:30 p.m., police said two men got into a fight outside of Larry’s Tavern in the 16800 block of Manchester Avenue near Eatherton Road.
Continue ReadingBy WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — More than 200 volunteers fanned out Tuesday during their lunch hour to spruce up downtown Asheville. They picked up 700 pounds trash and performed other chores as well. The event was sponsored by Asheville GreenWorks, BeLoved Asheville, the Asheville Downtown
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DUBLIN (AP) — Six Nations champion France will begin its title defense at the 2023 tournament by playing Italy in Rome before facing Ireland the following weekend in Dublin. The schedule again features the Calcutta Cup in the first round with Scotland visiting Twickenham looking for a third straight victory over England. The competition kicks
Continue ReadingBy Andrew James Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Hendersonville Police Department is now tracking encounters with the homeless community. Police Chief Blair Myhand said they started this new practice in March, receiving more complaints and questions about the homeless community earlier this year. “We really found that
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Each of the three suffered moderate injuries, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported.
Continue ReadingBy Mary Alice Royse Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Metro Nashville Police arrested a man who stole a car Tuesday outside an emergency room. Metro Police said they placed Antoine Smith Jr., 22, under arrested Tuesday after stealing an SUV parked outside the St. Thomas Hospital emergency room with
Continue ReadingBy Joe Wenzel, Tosin Fakile and Ryan Breslin Click here for updates on this story COLUMBIA, Tennessee (WSMV) — “Evidence recovered from the crime scene proves that the death of Christopher and Katrina Gaines to be the result of a brutal stabbing attack. The couple and that their 27-year old son Demondra Gaines is responsible
Continue Reading WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Authorities in Poland say two underground methane explosions at a coal mine killed five people and injured more than 20. Poland’s prime minister said the first blast took place early Wednesday at the Pniowek mine in Pawlowice. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki says a rescue operation was launched immediately but a second
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By Jack Guy, CNN Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 96th birthday on Thursday, in the same year that marks her 70 years on the throne. The Queen has traveled to Sandringham, her estate in Norfolk, eastern England, for a private break, Buckingham Palace told CNN. A portrait released to mark the occasion shows the
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By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business A half-percentage point interest rate hike is officially on the table, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Thursday, as the central bank prepares to get inflation under control. “50 basis points will be on the table for the May meeting,” Powell said during a panel at the International Monetary Fund
Continue Reading By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he wants to promote the city’s impending legal cannabis industry. He also wants to assist people from minority communities who were most affected by marijuana-related offenses to become marijuana entrepreneurs. Adams is set to propose Wednesday that the
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LEOTI, Kan. (AP) — Officials say evacuations orders have been lifted in a western Kansas town threatened by a fertilizer plant fire. Wichita County Clerk Lynda Goodrich told television station KWCH Tuesday night that barricades to the town of Leoti had been removed and those evacuated allowed to return to their homes. Parts of the
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By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN A little-known federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump found herself in the national spotlight on Monday after striking down the Biden administration’s public transportation mask mandate. US District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle has been serving as a federal judge in Florida for more than a year. Notably, the Senate
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