By Claire Colbert, CNN Earlier this week, TJ and Victoria Britton watched their home in Gardiner, Montana — along with its 16 years of memories — fall into the Yellowstone River after historic rainfall and flooding inundated waterways in the area. “It’s something I never in a million years thought was even possible. … It’s
Continue ReadingBy Sonia Moghe, CNN Michigan’s highest court has denied disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar’s request to hear his appeal for a lower state prison sentence. Nassar, 58, is serving a 60-year federal sentence, which he would have to finish serving before serving his 40- to 175-year state prison sentence, the opinion said. Nassar’s
Continue ReadingBy Connor McCarthy Click here for updates on this story KALAMA, Washington (KPTV) — A Kalama teen was arrested this week and charged with a hate crime after investigators said he targeted a transgender student at his high school. The 16-year-old boy was also charged with assault. The victim, who is also a minor, attends
Continue ReadingBy Alexis Zotos Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Six Missourians pleaded guilty in federal court to a multi-million dollar scheme to transport tens of thousands of stolen catalytic converters across state lines. According to a Homeland Security Investigation, Evan Marshall, 24, of Rogersville, was the ring leader in
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — El Watergate está teniendo otro momento hecho para la televisión, en concierto con el aniversario número 50 del escándalo que finalmente condujo a la renuncia del presidente de Estados Unidos, Richard Nixon. Combina eso con una nueva ronda de audiencias televisadas sobre un caso de presunta corrupción en la Casa
Continue ReadingBy Kendall Keys and James Paxson Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — The clean up of an unidentified substance that spilled into the Flint River continues. Officials believe more than 1,000 gallons of an oil-like material drained into the river. “This is nothing to take lightly,” said Genesee County Sheriff
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By Ashley Strickland, CNN A warship carrying about 330 people — including James Stuart, future King of England — ran aground and sank on May 6, 1682. Now the shipwreck’s location has finally been revealed off the coast of England 340 years later. When the HMS Gloucester sank, it became half buried in the seabed.
Continue ReadingGermán Padinger (CNN) — Estados Unidos sancionó este viernes a una empresa minera estatal de Nicaragua y a un funcionario del gobierno de Daniel Ortega, su última respuesta tras las cuestionadas elecciones en el país en noviembre. El Tesoro de Estados Unidos también afirmó en un comunicado de prensa que el régimen de Ortega está
Continue Reading Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN As her plane began its descent into the Seychelles on October 6, 2019, Ugandan-American travel influencer Jessica Nabongo peered out of the window, preparing herself for the momentous occasion about to take place. Not only was she about to become a member of a prestigious club made up of the very few
Continue ReadingBy Shelby Myers Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A jury found Vassil Kokali not guilty on all charges on Thursday. The former Spring Hill College student was charged with raping a fellow student in March 2021. The jury reached its verdict after about 90 minutes of deliberations. Kokali was
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NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have given Sammy Blais a one-year contract extension after the forward missed most of the season with a lower body injury. General Chris Drury announced the agreement Friday without releasing details. Blais skated in 14 games for the Rangers, collecting four assists. The 25-year-old ranked third on
Continue Reading By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — The winner of the first major held at the history-steeped golf course hosting this week’s U.S. Open served up plenty of solid lessons that still hold true today. Her name: Genevieve Hecker. Hecker’s victory in the U.S. women’s amateur in 1902 made her a perfect
Continue Reading Julia Buckley, CNN As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches the four-month mark, one airline has announced plans to change its livery amid concern from passengers that its current look could suggest that it supports the invasion. Tokyo-based Zipair — a lowcost subsidiary of JAL, Japan Airlines — has announced that it’ll be removing the “Z”
Continue ReadingBy Meghan Packer Click here for updates on this story LULA, Georgia (WGCL) — While the region battles a heatwave, farmers have no choice but to be out in the intense conditions. At Jaemor Farms in Hall County, Drew Echols said their goal right now is to keep about 300 acres of produce alive. It’s
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — Tottenham has strengthened its midfield options ahead of the team’s return to the Champions League by signing Mali international Yves Bissouma from fellow English Premier League club Brighton. Tottenham announced the signing without disclosing a fee. British media said Bissouma was costing an initial 25 million pounds. Bissouma has played for Brighton
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By Annie Grayer and Zachary Cohen, CNN The House January 6 committee “won’t be an obstacle” to Department of Justice prosecutions, the committee spokesman said in a statement Friday. The comment was in response to Department of Justice concerns raised in court that the committee had not shared transcripts and was jeopardizing the department’s ability
Continue Reading By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Sadio Mané looks to be headed for Bayern Munich in a move that will end his trophy-filled six-year stint at Liverpool. A person familiar with the situation says Liverpool has reached an agreement with the German champions for the transfer of the Senegal forward in a total package worth
Continue Reading By Kate Bennett, CNN First lady Dr. Jill Biden revealed on Friday she has often envisioned what it would be like if there was a shooting in one of the classrooms in which she teaches. “As a teacher, I’ve imagined that scene in my own classroom, again and again,” said Biden during remarks at the
Continue ReadingBy Jason Hanna, CNN A 70-year-old man who shot dead three senior citizens at an Alabama church group’s meeting Thursday evening was subdued by someone else at the event until police arrived, authorities said Friday. The suspect, who is in custody, shot dead Walter Rainey, 84, and Sarah Yeager, 75, during a small group’s potluck
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By Alicia Wallace, CNN Business American workers have seen their wages climb faster than at any time since the mid-1980s. But inflation has risen so fast that workers have actually been handed a pay cut instead. Every time inflation ticks up, it takes a bite out of workers’ pay and chews away at their bank
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