By Oren Liebermann and Paul LeBlanc, CNN The US Navy has identified the sailor killed in a recent helicopter landing accident at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Electronics Technician 1st Class Ryan DeKorte, 35, of Lubbock, Texas, died at a hospital Monday following the accident last Thursday, according to the
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By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s top election official is warning that it may be too late to pass new congressional districts for the August primary elections without causing confusion and errors. Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft said Wednesday that even if lawmakers were to approve a new
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By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The nation’s largest public utility plans to shut down a massive coal-fired power plant, but wants to replace it with natural gas. That would put the federal Tennessee Valley Authority out of step with President Joe Biden’s administration goal of a carbon-pollution-free energy sector by 2035.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee Board of Parole member says Lorenzen Wright’s ex-wife should not be granted early release from a 30-year prison sentence she received after pleading guilty to plotting the retired NBA player’s 2010 slaying. Barrett Rich recommended that the board deny parole to Sherra Wright during a hearing at the Nashville
Continue Reading By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Kevin De Bruyne did a pretty good impersonation of future Manchester City teammate Erling Haaland with a four-goal burst and a “Zen” celebration in a 5-1 win over Wolverhampton in the Premier League. Haaland is joining City next season as one of the most sought-after strikers in world soccer
Continue ReadingBy WBZ Staff Click here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Two Springfield police officers teamed up to save a choking baby earlier this week. Officers Luis Rodriguez and Christopher Charles were on a construction detail Monday afternoon when a woman drove up next to them, screaming that her baby wasn’t breathing.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (KMIZ) The No. 22 Mizzou softball team topped No. 20 Auburn, 1-0, in a defensive battle in the first round of the SEC Tournament. The Tigers did not get on the board until the fourth inning courtesy of some stout defense from both teams. Jenna Laird broke the silence at the plate with
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As time ticks by, representatives and senators in the Missouri Capitol are drawing closer and closer to “sine die,” the Latin phrase that notes the end of the legislative session.
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By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Electric truck maker Rivian delivered some much needed assurance to Wall Street Wednesday, even as it reported a larger than expected first quarter loss. The company said that it had 7,000 new orders for its R1 electric pickup in the last two months, bringing total net orders up to 90,000
Continue Reading By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Christian Yelich hit for a record-tying third cycle — all of them against Cincinnati — but the Milwaukee Brewers’ rally fell short in the ninth inning in a 14-11 loss to the Reds. Tyler Stephenson drove in four runs with a pair of doubles and Colin
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By Leah Asmelash, CNN Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug’s lyrics are being cited as evidence in a sweeping 56-count gang indictment, again raising a debate over whether lyrics are protected free speech. According to the 88-page indictment obtained by CNN, lyrics from the rapper’s popular songs — including “Slime Sh*t,” “Original Slime Sh*t,” and “Anybody” —
Continue Reading ROME (AP) — Inter Milan remains on course for a league and cup double as it beat Juventus 4-2 in the Italian Cup final. Ivan Perišić scored twice after Hakan Çalhanoğlu had converted a controversial penalty to take the match to extra time. Juventus had turned the match around early in the second half with
Continue Reading By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — A former athletic trainer for the Chicago White Sox is alleging in a lawsuit that he was fired by the team because of his sexual orientation, age and disability. According to the lawsuit filed Monday in Cook County, the actions of White Sox general manager Rick
Continue Reading By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) — After the Denver Broncos were rendered spectators on the first night of the NFL draft last month, John Elway said he turned to his successor George Paton and told him, “great first-round pick!” As in 10-year veteran QB Russell Wilson, whom Paton acquired
Continue Reading By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Atlético Madrid has secured a Champions League spot for the 10th straight season after defeating Elche 2-0 in the Spanish league. The victory moved Diego Simeone’s team into third place ahead of Sevilla. Sevilla earlier missed its own chance to guarantee a berth in Europe’s top
Continue ReadingBy KCAL/KCBS Staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES COUNTY (KCAL, KCBS) — Los Angeles County has reportedly reached a tentative $32 million settlement with the family of a 10-year-old Lancaster boy who died in 2018 after being abused for years. Attorneys for the family of Anthony Avalos announced the settlement Wednesday
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear, mild, and muggy with lows in the lower 70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and hot with highs in the low to mid-90s. Heat index in the upper 90s. EXTENDED: Another muggy evening is in store with lows in the lower 70s. Tomorrow’s record of 93 degrees will also be in jeopardy with a forecast
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Eighty years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order that led to Japanese Americans being forced into internment camps following the attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
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Continue ReadingAlberto Pando (CNN) — La marca Barbie, el fabricante estadounidense de muñecas de 63 años, lanzará en junio un nuevo juego de muñecas como parte de sus esfuerzos continuos en favor de la diversidad y la inclusión. Desde la creación de la primera Barbie de la marca con audífonos (prótesis para discapacidad auditiva) hasta un muñeco
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