By Gabriel Kinder, CNN When CNN Hero Aaron Jackson welcomed the first group of dogs from Ukraine to the abandoned animal shelter he’s reopened in Poland, he also took in two refugees who shared an amazing story of survival. Jackson, the founder of the non-profit Planting Peace, traveled from his Florida home to Poland shortly
Continue Reading By Gabriel Kinder, CNN When CNN Hero Aaron Jackson welcomed the first group of dogs from Ukraine to the abandoned animal shelter he’s reopened in Poland, he also took in two refugees who shared an amazing story of survival. Jackson, the founder of the non-profit Planting Peace, traveled from his Florida home to Poland shortly
Continue ReadingBy Judson Jones and Paul Murphy, CNN A vital bridge and road along the Yellowstone River and its tributary, the Gardner River, were destroyed by recent historic flooding. New satellite images from Maxar Technologies show the extent of the damage the torrent of water wrought. The images were taken on June 15th, just two days
Continue ReadingBy Sonia Moghe, CNN Lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell have asked a judge to sentence her to a significantly lower sentence than recommended by the government, saying her difficult childhood made her vulnerable to Jeffrey Epstein and that she shouldn’t face a harsh sentence because of his actions. Maxwell, 60, was convicted by a jury in
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By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics need to reach new ballpark deals soon and left open the possibility of considering relocation if agreements are not struck. Tampa Bay’s lease at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, expires after the
Continue ReadingBy KCTV Staff Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — The Ford County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection with the deaths of a mother and daughter. The sheriff’s office said 31-year-old Kayla Vasquez and her 4-year-old daughter Aalilyah were reported missing from their home in Spearville. The
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By Clare Duffy and Donie O’Sullivan, CNN Business Elon Musk on Thursday doubled down on his desire to relax content restrictions on Twitter during a meeting with employees, some of whom have previously raised concerns about how the billionaire might change the platform. In his first town hall event with Twitter employees since agreeing to
Continue ReadingBy Scottie Andrew, CNN Books that feature LGBTQ characters can be mirrors for young readers in which they can see themselves reflected. But, for the same reason, they’re also frequently banned in schools or libraries. Getting these books into young readers’ hands can be challenging if they’re banned, but these works can build self-awareness and
Continue Reading By Chris Isidore, CNN Business There’s not a lot that Joe Biden, Congress or the Federal Reserve can do to bring down the record high gas prices. High gas prices themselves might do the job for them. That’s because big swings in prices of a good or service are typically caused by an imbalance between
Continue ReadingBy WGCL Staff Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A family in Fayette County is picking up the pieces after a large tree fell onto their home amid a powerful storm Wednesday night. During times of extreme heat, powerful storms can come out of nowhere. For one woman and her family,
Continue ReadingBy Kaitlyn Hart Click here for updates on this story ISLAND PARK (eastidahonews.com) — Business owners in Island Park are beginning to worry as many reservations at hotels, restaurants and activity centers are being cancelled over concerns about the damage to Yellowstone National Park after major flooding. Steve “Dutch” Dutcher, the manager at the Sawtelle
Continue ReadingBy East Idaho News Staff Click here for updates on this story BOISE (eastidahonews.com) — The following is a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Idaho. Two Treasure Valley men, were sentenced for the unlawful taking of a golden eagle without permission. According to court records, Colten R. Ferdinand, 20, of Boise,
Continue ReadingBy Rebekah Riess, CNN At least 2,000 cattle deaths occurred in the southwestern part of Kansas as high temperatures, humidity, and low winds made it difficult for the cows to stay cool, Kansas Department of Health and Environment Communications Director, Matt Lara, told CNN. Lara said the number of deaths is representative of the facilities that
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the second-straight season, Mizzou will take on a longtime rival, the Iowa State Cyclones, in the annual SEC/Big 12 Challenge. MU will host Iowa State at Mizzou Arena on Saturday, Jan. 28. One season ago, the SEC won the annual challenge winning six out of ten games. The Tigers lead the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) To help residents beat the heat, organizations in both Boone and Cole County are reminding the community of its available cooling centers. “It’s a good place just to come in and take a few minutes if they need it or its a place where people can spend as long as they want
Continue Reading By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The Cleveland Browns and football fans everywhere are waiting for the NFL to determine an appropriate penalty for star quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is accused of sexual misconduct by 24 women. A person familiar with the league’s investigation told The Associated Press a decision is expected before training
Continue ReadingBy Zac Summers Click here for updates on this story KENNESAW, Georgia (WGCL) — A controversial store that sells Confederate memorabilia and Ku Klux Klan merchandise is back open in Kennesaw, prompting a city leader to resign. Councilman James Eaton said he understands Wildman’s Civil War Surplus is a private business and acknowledges the owner
Continue ReadingBy Courtney Allen Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A year ago, News4 brought you the story of a Nashville couple who delivered their baby on the side of Interstate 440. That baby turns one on Thursday. The mom is celebrating her birthday with the 911 dispatcher who took the
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Martinez Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — One man just moved into an apartment in northwest Las Vegas, but after he moved in he learned it was the site of a murder just a few months ago. Luciano Peres was scouring the internet for a good deal
Continue ReadingBy Drew Andre Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — Starting Wednesday, new protections are in effect for Nevada workers with the highest risk to heat exposure. It’s a federal program the state has adjusted for Nevada’s desert climate. Nevada OSHA will inspect over 70 high-risk industries. These inspections will
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