RocÃo Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — El papa Francisco pidió este domingo un alto el fuego en Ucrania para Semana Santa y “negociaciones reales” para una paz duradera. Mientras dirigÃa los servicios del Domingo de Ramos en la Plaza de San Pedro, el primer servicio desde 2019 al que se le permitió asistir al público en la
Continue ReadingBy WALA Staff Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — There was no rain for rainbows but there were plenty out at Cooper Riverside Park Saturday for Mobile Pride. The group’s mission is to serve the LGBTQ community in southwest Alabama by celebrating equal rights, fostering diversity and understanding, and promoting
Continue ReadingBy WALA Staff Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — April is a month dedicated to autism awareness. In January, FOX10 shared with you Jada Braxton’s story, a 17-year-old with autism who became a pageant queen. On Saturday, her family hosted a walk to bring awareness to autism. Jada led the
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By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — America’s homeless population is graying. It’s a rapidly expanding group of destitute and desperate people 50 and older who have suddenly found themselves without a permanent home following a job loss, divorce, family death or health crisis during a pandemic. Advocates say most in this group don’t
Continue ReadingBy Natalie Shepherd Click here for updates on this story WISCONSIN (WDJT) — Doris Idzikowski has put her sewing skills to good use over the years. Most recently, she started making quilts out of T-shirts. The themes are usually sports or military related, but that was until her daughter got an unusual donation at the
Continue ReadingBy Emerson Lehmann Click here for updates on this story MUKWONAGO, Wisconsin (WDJT) — At Brew 52 in Mukwonago, there’s more than just coffee on the menu. “The whole idea is to have a place where people can come, feel inspired, feel welcome,” explained Aimee Jadrnicek, who helps with operations at Brew 52. “We want
Continue ReadingRocÃo Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — La votación en las elecciones presidenciales de Francia está en marcha, mientras se espera que el presidente francés Emmanuel Macron y su rival más cercana en las encuestas, la polÃtica de ultraderecha Marine Le Pen, obtengan los dos primeros lugares y se pasen a la segunda vuelta el 24 de abril,
Continue ReadingBy Alex Corradetti Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A beloved bald eagle in Bay View with symptoms of Avian Influenza had to be humanely euthanized on Saturday, April 9 by the Wisconsin Humane Society. Wildlife rescue rehabilitators were called to a Bay View neighborhood Friday afternoon due to reports
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PULASKI Co., Mo. (KMIZ) Pulaski County deputies visited a home in the 13000 block of Halt Drive on Thursday and found 11 dogs in need of medical attention. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said initial reports said several dogs were severely emaciated and neglected at the home. The owners of the dogs voluntarily surrendered them
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Two people died and about ten others were hospitalized after a shooting at a nightclub in downtown Cedar Rapids Sunday. Cedar Rapids Police said the shooting happened shortly before 1:30 a.m. at the Taboo Nightclub and Lounge. Police said officers who were patrolling downtown were able to respond quickly after
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By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Napoli’s title hopes have taken a blow when it lost 3-2 at home to Fiorentina in Serie A. Napoli remains a point behind Serie A leader AC Milan ahead of the Rossoneri’s trip to Torino later. Defending champion Inter Milan is level with Napoli but played
Continue Reading NORWICH, England (AP) — Burnley has squandered an opportunity to close the gap to Premier League safety. It lost 2-0 to bottom club Norwich at Carrow Road on Sunday. French midfielder Pierre Lees-Melou opened the scoring for Norwich in the ninth minute. The home side fended off multiple Burnley attempts to find an equalizer before
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The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the threat of severe storms tonight. Large hail and isolated damaging winds will be the main threats. A low pressure system to our northwest is pulling a warm front through the region today, bringing warmer air and gusty winds to Mid-Missouri, along
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets have signed Kessler Edwards to a standard NBA contract, making him eligible to play in the postseason. The second-round pick from Pepperdine had been on a two-way contract, which meant he couldn’t play beginning next week. But the Nets changed that Sunday on the final day of the
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By Kelly Murray, CNN A tractor trailer coming into the US from Mexico was caught Friday carrying 427 pounds of alleged cocaine, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Sunday. An officer stationed at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas, encountered a truck hauling papier-mâché handicrafts and sent it for a secondary examination,
Continue ReadingBy Amanda Watts, CNN An overnight shooting in a residential part of Elgin, Illinois, has left six people injured, police said. The shooting happened just before 2 a.m. Sunday in the 800 block of Congdon Avenue, about 40 miles northwest of Chicago. “Preliminary information received is that this incident occurred during a gathering and appears
Continue Reading GQEBERHA, South Africa (AP) — South Africa is 84-2 in its second innings for a 320-run lead over Bangladesh in the second and final test on Sunday. The Proteas moved into the dominant position at tea on Day 3 after earlier bowling Bangladesh out for 217 in its second innings. Spinners Simon Harmer (3-39) and
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By Amanda Sealy, CNN Two-plus years into the Covid-19 pandemic, you probably know the basics of protection: vaccines, boosters, proper handwashing and masks. But one of the most powerful tools against the coronavirus is one that experts believe is just starting to get the attention it deserves: ventilation. Respiratory backwash “The challenge for organizations that
Continue Reading By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler has never been here before. Never gone to any course with the lead on Sunday in a major championship. Been close a few times, but never in the spotlight as the favorite heading into the final round. Luckily for him, someone will be
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the Kurdish people. Kurds do not have an official homeland or country. Most reside within countries in the Middle East including northern Iraq, eastern Turkey, western Iran and small portions of northern Syria and Armenia. About the Kurdistan region Area: Roughly 74,000 sq mi Population: approximately 25-30
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