Many medals are issued by the U.S. government to members of the Armed Forces. But what do the medals mean, how are they earned, and where do they rank in terms of prominence and prestige? Stacker takes a look at military medals and what they mean.
Continue ReadingBy Angela Dewan, CNN The starting point of England’s famous River Thames has dried up and moved downstream, following weeks of little rainfall and a heat wave in July that smashed the UK’s all-time temperature record. The Thames usually begins in the English market town of Cirencester, part of the green and hilly Cotswolds countryside,
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By Barbara Starr, CNN Pentagon Correspondent The Pentagon has declined Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser’s request for aid from the DC National Guard to help with migrants entering the city by bus, according to a US defense official. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejected the request because the Department of Defense has “determined providing this support
Continue Reading By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN A man was sentenced Thursday to more than three years in federal prison for sending threatening emails to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert. Thomas Patrick Connally Jr., 56, was sentenced in US District Court in Maryland to 37 months in federal prison, followed by three years of
Continue ReadingBy Shain Bergan, Marleah Campbell and Joseph Hennessy Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — The nationwide teacher shortage is forcing school districts in Kansas and Missouri to make some big changes, including 4-day weeks for some and hefty sign-on bonuses for new employees. The Missouri Department of Education and
Continue ReadingBy Darla Miles Click here for updates on this story FOREST HILLS, Queens (WABC) — Two sisters who went under the knife at the same time in the same operating room are speaking out about their experience to achieve a healthier life. “We did share a room in the hospital as well,” Cassidy Deerkoski said.
Continue ReadingBy WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story BEDFORD-STUYVESANT, Brooklyn (WABC) — The McDonald’s shooting victim has died, the NYPD says. The shooting in Brooklyn is now being investigated as a homicide. Matthew Webb, 23, of Queens succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, two days after being shot. Prosecutors have indicated upgraded charges
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Julia Buckley, CNN Planning a trip to Europe next summer? The cost of living may be rising but there’s one small comfort — you no longer have to pay €7 ($7.35) to be let in. The European Commission has postponed the launch of its ETIAS visa waiver scheme, which will see all non-EU passport holders
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — El ejército israelà lanzó este viernes ataques contra objetivos de la Yihad Islámica en Gaza y mató a un alto dirigente del grupo militante, según declaraciones de dirigentes militantes en la Franja. En tanto, el Ministerio de Sanidad de Palestina informó que hay al menos 10 muertos y 55 heridos
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MILAN (AP) — New AC Milan signing Charles De Ketelaere is honored by comparisons to former Rossoneri hero Kaká and hopes he can achieve as much with the club as the Brazilian great. The 21-year-old De Ketelaere has completed a transfer of around 32 million euros from Club Brugge. The talented playmaker has signed a
Continue ReadingBy CeFaan Kim Click here for updates on this story NORTH BERGEN, New Jersey (WABC) — A call-to-action has been issued throughout a community in New Jersey to exterminate an invasive bug that has swarmed the neighborhood. Thousands of spotted lanternflies have taken over a building in North Bergen. “I don’t know where they came,
Continue ReadingBy Shanila Kabir Click here for updates on this story WAIANAE, Hawaii (KTBS) — A video of several Waianae High School students ganging up one student has gone viral on social media. A few of the students involved are enrolled at West Strike Gym which provides kickboxing training. A coach at West Strike told KITV
Continue Reading By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Robert Lewandowski is determined to get Barcelona winning trophies again with all the goals and experience that the 33-year-old Poland striker can provide. Lewandowski was presented to around 60,000 fans at Barcelona’s Camp Nou on Friday. It was the first chance for his Spanish supporters to
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By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business As gas prices rose in the the first three months of 2022, interest among car shoppers in hybrid and electric cars rose right along with it. That’s not too surprising, since so-called “electrified” cars cost less to fuel than gasoline-only cars. And shopping interest in electrified cars also dropped when
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story HAWAII (KTBS) — After calls to shut down Kaimana beach, the state’s now stepping in to ensure public safety for both beachgoers and the endangered Hawaiian monk seals living there. Starting today, law enforcement officers with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources will
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN The Kid Mero has shared that his split with creative partner and “Desus & Mero” co-host Desus Nice was more than a year in the making. During an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Basic!” podcast, which was recorded in late July soon after the announcement that the Showtime late-night talk show was
Continue Reading By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Josef Newgarden finished a disappointing 10th in the debut Music City Grand Prix on the downtown streets of his Nashville hometown. That’s not good enough to keep Newgarden in the hunt for a third IndyCar title, so the American slimmed down his schedule this
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — A Vivian man has been sentenced to federal prison for assaulting a postal carrier, U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown said Thursday in a news release. Derrick J. Thomas, 28, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr.
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — The English Football Association has given itself power to block changes to home jersey colors and badges that are unpopular with fans. The aim is to protect soccer club traditions. Any proposed changes must pass extensive consultation with fans who are proven to have season tickets or attend a certain number of
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story MINDEN, Louisiana (KTBS) — Less than a week after an unpermitted trail ride turned violent in Cotton Valley, the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office learned about yet another unpermitted trail ride being advertised for this weekend. Sheriff Jason Parker said if it hadn’t been for a
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