By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ and MIKE LIEDTKE Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric has agreed to pay more than $55 million to avoid criminal prosecution for two major wildfires sparked in Northern California by its aging power lines. The settlements with the nation’s largest utility also include five years of independent
Continue Reading By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Concerns that war in Europe or fickle weather might hold back one of America’s most valuable fisheries appear to have been unfounded. Baby eels, also called elvers, are one of the most lucrative wild fish species in the U.S. Maine is the only state in the
Continue ReadingBy Jiani Navarro Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — One nuclear submarine veteran has spent years restoring the USS Drum at Battleship Memorial Park. The USS Drum is the oldest WWII submarine in existence. It all started twenty-two years ago when Tom Bowser was driving through Mobile and spotted the
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By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business Krispy Kreme wants to take the edge off higher gas prices by lowering doughnut prices. Every Wednesday from April 13 through May 4, Krispy Kreme will sell a dozen original glazed doughnuts for the price of a gallon of regular gas. Each week, the chain will use Monday’s national average
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By Matt Egan, CNN Business Turbulence in the oil market continued on Tuesday, with crude prices soaring back above $100 a barrel on concerns about a loss of supply of oil from Russia and signs that lockdowns in China may be easing. US crude jumped 7% to $100.84 a barrel in recent trading. Brent crude,
Continue ReadingBy KCTV Staff Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — The attorney team for Keith Carnes said he has been released from the state penitentiary. He had been imprisoned at the South Central Correctional Center in Licking, Missouri. The Jackson County prosecutor’s office said in a statement Friday that there
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La fiscal de distrito de Alameda no presentará cargos penales contra tres policÃas que sujetaron a un hombre de California que perdió la vida bajo su custodia. La oficina del forense del condado clasificó la muerte de Mario González Arenales como homicidio y señaló los efectos tóxicos de la metanfetamina como
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James Frater, CNN The European Union has blacklisted 21 Russian-certified airlines, including national carrier Aeroflot, over “serious safety concerns.” The move, which prohibits the airlines from entering EU airspace, comes after Russia’s attempt to beat sanctions imposed in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine. Last month, President Vladimir Putin authorized the seizure of US
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Columbia officials say final, certified results show that an election for the Columbia City Council ended in a tie. Election certification conducted Monday found council incumbent Karl Skala and Roy Lovelady, a community activist and business owner, each received 1,102 votes in last Tuesday’s election for the Third Ward council seat.
Continue ReadingBy ABC7 Chicago Digital Team Click here for updates on this story NAPERVILLE, Illinois (WLS) — A Naperville teenager is getting ready to climb Mount Everest. Lucy Westlake is 18-years-old. She’s aiming to be the youngest American woman to make the climb. Westlake started her climbing adventures when she was just 7-years-old. “My family is
Continue ReadingBy ABC7 Chicago Digital Team Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police have issued an alert for CTA riders in Chinatown after robberies were reported this month at stops along Cermak Road. CPD said a man is robbing bus and train riders near the CTA Red and Green lines. It’s
Continue ReadingBy KFSN Staff Click here for updates on this story FRESNO COUNTY, California (KFSN) — A family is mourning the loss of their toddler after he was run over by a truck at a Fresno County park. The 2-year-old boy was killed after being hit at Lost Lake on Saturday evening. The crash happened just
Continue Reading By JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The series finale between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed because of inclement weather. The teams will make up Monday’s postponed game with a spilt doubleheader on Tuesday, June 14, with the makeup for Monday’s game taking place at 12:15 p.m.
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By JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The series finale between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed because of inclement weather. The teams will make up Monday’s postponed game with a spilt doubleheader on Tuesday, June 14, with the makeup for Monday’s game taking place at 12:15 p.m.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates started off the week bringing in a familiar face to join him at Mizzou. Senior Tre Gomillion played under Gates during his time at Cleveland State and announced Monday that he will be following him to Columbia. The 6’4″ guard has played the past three seasons at
Continue Reading MILAN (AP) — Italian Premier Mario Draghi has secured a deal for more natural gas across a Mediterranean pipeline from Algeria. It’s the latest push by a European Union nation to reduce dependence on Russian energy following its invasion of Ukraine. Draghi told reporters in the Algerian capital Monday that an agreement to intensify bilateral
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By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist You may have heard of atmospheric rivers impacting the West Coast. We had several notable ones this year that brought flooding, staggering snowfall amounts to the mountains in the west, and even landslides. An atmospheric river is a long, narrow region in the atmosphere that can transport moisture thousands of
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By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden announced a new firearm regulation Monday meant to contain the use of privately made weapons as he comes under pressure to take more steps to address a national crisis of gun violence. The regulation on so-called “ghost guns” — unregulated, untraceable weapons made from kits — will address
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By Tami Luhby, CNN The White House is seeking to help lessen Americans’ medical debt burden, Vice President Kamala Harris announced Monday. In its latest effort to help people deal with increased costs amid skyrocketing inflation, the White House laid out a four-point plan to help protect consumers. It builds on President Joe Biden’s recent
Continue Reading By Tami Luhby, CNN The White House is seeking to help lessen Americans’ medical debt burden, Vice President Kamala Harris announced Monday. In its latest effort to help people deal with increased costs amid skyrocketing inflation, the White House laid out a four-point plan to help protect consumers. It builds on President Joe Biden’s recent
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