By Gerry May Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — One of the women charged in a stunning identity theft case has a rap sheet. But she spent no time in prison, before allegedly committing more theft. And in this case, police say, it adds up to more than a million
Continue ReadingBy Rashad Walker, Karol Suarez and Melissa Alonso, CNN Mexican prosecutors have obtained an arrest warrant for the friend of a North Carolina woman found dead last month while on vacation in Cabo San Lucas and on Thursday called the death the result of “a direct attack.” Shanquella Robinson, 25, was traveling with college friends
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MÁLAGA, Spain (AP) — Italy has beaten the United States in a doubles decider to advance to the Davis Cup semifinals for the first time in eight years. Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini defeated Tommy Paul and Jack Sock 6-4, 6-4 to secure a 2-1 win for Italy after the teams split the singles matches.
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By Marianne Garvey, CNN Keke Palmer is set to host “Saturday Night Live” for the first time on Dec. 3, alongside musical guest SZA. While the “Nope” star has been acting since childhood, “SNL,” she said, is a “unique experience” that Amy Schumer has been helping her prep for. “I’m thrilled to the moon. I
Continue ReadingBy Drew Marine Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND Oregon (KPTV) — An iconic Portland ice cream company is considering moving its headquarters out of Southeast Portland, after dealing with increasing crime. “I moved to Portland specifically to start this company because Salt and Straw has to be a part of Portland. It’s
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Al Roker missed his first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 27 years as he recovers from a health scare. The famed “Today” meteorologist recently shared that he had been hospitalized after a blood clot in his leg traveled to his lungs. “After some medical whack-a-mole, I am so fortunate to
Continue ReadingBy Caroline Reinwald Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WISN) — A Milwaukee father of three is celebrating with his family after sinking a $10,000 half-court shot at the Milwaukee Bucks game on Monday. Germelle Scott Sr. was initially at the game with his family, celebrating his 7-year-old son, Germelle Scott Jr.
Continue ReadingBy Rob McCartney Click here for updates on this story Omaha, Nebraska (KETV) — An on-line date ended in gunfire and a robbery. Now, Omaha police have released pictures of two of the people wanted in the crime. Investigators said the victim met a woman through a dating app and they agreed to meet the
Continue ReadingBy WCVB Staff Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — An unusual – but seasonally appropriate – pet is looking for a new home at the Animal Rescue League of Boston. Kate, a 1-year-old domesticated turkey, was surrendered to the ARL because her family was moving. The ARL said the white bird
Continue ReadingBy WCVB Staff Click here for updates on this story NORWOOD, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A Massachusetts businessman is once again giving away thousands of gallons of free gas at a Norwood station ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel weekend. Businessman Ernie Boch Jr. gave away $50,000 worth of free gasoline at the Rojo Irving Gas
Continue ReadingBy WESH Staff Click here for updates on this story SANFORD, Florida (WESH) — A Sanford man has been arrested after Seminole County deputies discovered a horrific case of animal abuse. Deputies were called to the home on East 20th St., on Nov. 22 after being tipped off by a child protective services investigator that
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By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Lawmakers in France’s lower house of parliament have adopted a bill that would enshrine abortion rights in the country’s constitution. It is the first step in a lengthy and uncertain legislative battle prompted by the rollback of abortion rights in the United States. After the measure was
Continue Reading BERLIN (AP) — The U.N. Human Rights Council has voted to condemn the bloody crackdown on peaceful protests in Iran and create an independent fact-finding mission to investigate alleged abuses, particularly those committed against women and children. A resolution put forward by Germany and Iceland was backed by 25 nations Thursday, including the United States
Continue Reading By JOHN LEICESTER, HANNA ARHIROVA and SAM MEDNICK Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Residents of Ukraine’s bombed capital clutched empty bottles in search of water and crowded into cafés for power and warmth Thursday, switching defiantly into survival mode after new Russian missile strikes a day earlier plunged the city and much of the
Continue Reading The Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran arrested a prominent former member of its national soccer team on Thursday over his criticism of the government as authorities grapple with nationwide protests that have cast a shadow over its competition at the World Cup. The semiofficial Fars and Tasnim news agencies reported that
Continue Reading The Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran arrested a prominent former member of its national soccer team on Thursday over his criticism of the government as authorities grapple with nationwide protests that have cast a shadow over its competition at the World Cup. The semiofficial Fars and Tasnim news agencies reported that
Continue Reading John Blake, CNN | Jacqui Palumbo, CNN The designers behind the world’s skinniest skyscraper have just given fans of ultra-luxury living an early Christmas gift. New York-based firm Studio Sofield has unveiled the interiors of Steinway Tower, the newly constructed 1,428-foot-tall tower overlooking Central Park. The announcement marks the completion of the opulent midtown Manhattan
Continue ReadingBy Anjali Patel Click here for updates on this story MACON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — An addiction ministry in the Franklin area of Macon County is taking a faith-based approach to recovery. About 50 men have graduated from the Adult and Teen Challenge of the Smokies Men’s Center since it began accepting students in
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN Español) — El Ministerio de Medio Ambiente de El Salvador informó que mantiene vigilancia permanente del volcán Chaparrastique, en el sudeste del país, que se encuentra expulsando gases y cenizas desde el 15 de noviembre. Esta mañana se registraron dos explosiones a través del cráter central. El volcán, ubicado en el departamento
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By Oliver Darcy, CNN Business The staggering level of apparent deception staged by former crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried wasn’t uncovered by government investigators or a major powerhouse financial news organization, such as The Wall Street Journal. Instead, the public’s first glimpse of the alleged wrongdoing by Bankman-Fried — known to insiders as SBF — came
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