By LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Kevin McCarthy flipped more than a dozen colleagues to support him in dramatic votes Friday for House speaker, a major sign of progress for the embattled leader on the fourth day and 12th ballot of a grueling standoff that is testing American democracy.
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By Laura Ly, CNN A former athletics official at the University of Southern California was sentenced Friday to six months in prison after pleading guilty in an admissions scandal for allegedly helping students cheat their way into acceptances at the prestigious college. Donna Heinel, who was USC’s senior associate athletic director, had pleaded guilty in
Continue ReadingBy DaVonté McKenith Click here for updates on this story WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (WXII) — Carl Fagervik Jr., of Winston-Salem, played numbers in the Lucky for Life game that hold a special significance for him and his wife, and that brought them a $25,000 a year for life prize. “I always play our wedding anniversary
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By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Walking has long been lauded as one of the best exercises for overall health. This physical activity can strengthen your heart, lower blood pressure, keep your bones strong and burn calories. When done outside, you reap the additional benefits that come from spending time in nature, such as lower levels
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By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Bed Bath & Beyond coupon shoppers take note: If you have a stash of its big blue 20% off coupons in your drawer or in your inbox, better use them soon. The struggling home goods retailer issued a dire prediction on Thursday, calling into doubt its ability to stay in business
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By Taggart Houck Click here for updates on this story GREENVILLE COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — When it comes to emergency response, every second counts. That’s why Greenville County EMS trains with some of the best technology. WYFF News 4 had the opportunity to sit in and watch CPR simulation training Thursday. EMS personnel used
Continue Reading By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California officials are warning that powerful storms are putting rural areas the most at risk of flooding. That’s because the levees that protect rural areas often are not built to the same standards as others that shield more populated areas. Many rural levels are maintained by
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LAURIE, Mo. (AP) — Police say a central Missouri man has died after being shot by a police officer. Investigators identified the man killed in shooting Thursday as 44-year-old Brian G. Mummert, of Sunrise Beach. Officers responded to a report of a domestic assault at a Laurie home in Morgan County. Laurie police said in
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By Marcus McIntosh Click here for updates on this story MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (KCCI) — The esports program at Marshalltown Community College is not even a year old, but it is home to a national champion. In December, 21-year-old Amber Lawthers was crowned National Junior College Athletic Association of ESports National Champion in Mario Kart. “It’s
Continue Reading By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans kicked off its annual Carnival season Friday, a weekslong celebration of joyous street parties, lavish balls and colorful parades — complicated this year by concerns over crime and a depleted police force that last year forced a shortening of Mardi Gras parade routes. City
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By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Personal emails linked to 235 million Twitter accounts hacked some time ago have been exposed according to Israeli security researcher Alon Gal — making millions vulnerable to having their accounts compromised or identities exposed if they have used the site anonymously to criticize oppressive governments, for instance. Gal, co-founder
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By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU has gotten to the national championship game with an unorthodox 3-3-5 defense. The scheme with three linemen, three linebackers and five defensive backs allows the Horned Frogs to play fast and free. Johnny Hodges, the linebacker and leading tackler with 81, says it
Continue Reading By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Vince McMahon is rejoining the board of WWE several months after he retired from the sports entertainment company during an investigation into alleged misconduct. Shares surged more than 22% Friday. WWE said Friday that McMahon, the founder and majority shareholder of WWE, would return as executive chairman. It also
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By Kiely Westhoff and Samantha Beech Famed Manhattan hospital Mount Sinai is moving newborns in their intensive care unit to other hospitals ahead of a planned New York nursing union strike. Around 10,000 nurses at five private New York City hospitals are set to strike Monday after not yet reaching agreements on contracts and working
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By Brisa Colón Click here for updates on this story CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, California (KSBW) — A large window completely destroyed, a patio wiped out, a home off Yankee Point Drive was left with ‘extensive damages’ Thursday. With waves reaching up to 50 feet from the Carmel Highlands to Pebble Beach, Monterey County officials say they are
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By Kara Scannell, CNN Jennifer Shah, a cast member on Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” was sentenced to six and a half years in prison for defrauding thousands of victims in a long-running telemarketing scheme that targeted the elderly and vulnerable. Judge Sidney Stein ordered the sentence of 78 months, along with five
Continue ReadingBy WESH Staff Click here for updates on this story MARION COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — Ocala Fire Rescue said the first newborn baby was anonymously surrendered in the Safe Haven Baby Boxes. The purpose of the Safe Haven Baby Boxes is to provide a safe place for mothers who are facing a crisis or not
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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN After a sterling start with “Interview With the Vampire,” AMC’s plan to build a cinematic universe around its gothic author casts less of a spell with “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches.” Moody, erotic and reasonably well paced at first, the series yields diminishing returns over the episodes previewed as it slowly
Continue ReadingBy Brett Knese Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WRAL) — An autopsy report released Wednesday night shows two young sisters left alone inside a hot car in Wake County last August died from hyperthermia. Launice Battle, 29, is charged with the murders of her daughters, 2-year-old Trinity Michelle Milbourne and
Continue Reading GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers practice-squad linebacker DQ Thomas fractured his femur during a Thursday practice. Packers coach Matt LaFleur called it a “freak” incident in which two players collided during a team period. The Packers signed Thomas to their practice squad Sept. 20. He initially had signed with the New York
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