By Joylyn Bukovac Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — The World Health Organization said the pandemic triggered a 25% increase of anxiety and depression across the globe. In the United States, the number of people facing mental health issues continues to rise. In 2022, nearly 80% of psychologists saw more
Continue ReadingBy Charly Edsitty Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man accused of shooting his friend in the head as she was getting off the METRORail at the Palm Center Station in southeast Houston appeared in court for the first time overnight. A judge set 44-year-old Markeith Allison’s bond at
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — El mundo del entretenimiento tendrá grandes protagonistas en 2023, tanto en la pantalla chica como en los cines. Este año marcará la llegada de diversas series y películas que han generado grandes expectativas y que solamente están esperando su debut para saber si realmente están a la altura de lo que
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By Dan Heching, CNN Fred White, a drummer for classic ’70s superband Earth, Wind & Fire, has died, according to an Instagram post from his older brother and former bandmate, Verdine White. He was 67. Verdine White wrote on Instagram on Sunday, “Our family is saddened today with the loss of an amazing and talented
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By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press Democratic Gov. Tim Walz pledged Monday to make the largest investments in public education in Minnesota history as he took the oath of office for his second term. Minnesota has a “historic opportunity” with its $17.6 billion projected budget surplus to become the best state in the country for children
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Kareem El Damanhoury, CNN Egyptian authorities announced the recovery of a heavy sarcophagus lid from the United States on Monday at a ceremony in Cairo. The sarcophagus, which at 500 kilograms (about 1,100 pounds) is one of the biggest, dates back to the Late Period of Ancient Egypt (747-332 BC), said Mostafa Waziri, the secretary-general
Continue ReadingBy Audrey Russo Click here for updates on this story NORTH HAVEN, Connecticut (WFSB) — Firefighters in North Haven are preparing to say goodbye to one of their own. Matty Wirtz, a 22-year veteran firefighter, died from cardiovascular disease after collapsing at the scene of a fire last Monday, the medical examiner confirmed. The day
Continue ReadingBy KPIX Staff Click here for updates on this story PACIFICA, California (KPIX) — A Tesla drove off a cliff near Devil’s Slide Monday morning, leaving two adults and two children in critical condition, according to Cal Fire. Cal Fire’s San Mateo-Santa Cruz unit first tweeted about the accident around noon Monday. Officials noted that
Continue ReadingBy KDKA Staff Click here for updates on this story JEFFERSON HILLS, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Human remains were found near the Montour Trail in November during a search for a missing 18-year-old, Allegheny County police announced on Monday. While detectives found the remains near the trail in Jefferson Hills during an investigation into Dorian Serrano’s
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By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama quarterback Bryce Young and linebacker Will Anderson Jr. are heading to the NFL, where both could contend for the top draft spot. Young, the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner, and the two-time unanimous All-American Anderson announced their decisions to skip their senior seasons two days
Continue ReadingBy KYW Staff Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Face masks will be mandatory when some students return to class this week. Philadelphia and Camden schools will both require everyone to wear face coverings for two weeks after they return from winter break. They’re trying to stop the spread of COVID
Continue ReadingBy Asal Rezaei Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A 9-year-old boy is dead after he was fatally shot inside a home on Chicago’s South Side, police say. The shooting happened in the 9400 block of South Wallace Street around 6:30 p.m., and there were multiple children and adults in the
Continue Reading By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Massimo Biscardi made a 27-yard tiebreaking field goal with four seconds left, Marcus Banks returned a fumble 60 yards for a touchdown on the game’s last play and No. 24 Mississippi State rallied to beat Illinois 19-10 in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Monday in the Bulldogs’
Continue Reading PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Abby Meyers scored 13 of her 22 points in the first quarter to help Maryland get off to a quick start and the No. 13 Terrapins defeated Rutgers 78-67. Diamond Miller had 13 of her 15 points in the second half for Maryland. Kaylene Smikle scored scored 29 points and grabbed
Continue Reading By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Unless Missouri Gov. Mike Parson grants clemency, Amber McLaughlin, 49, will become the first transgender woman executed in the U.S. She is scheduled to die by injection Tuesday for killing a former girlfriend in 2003. McLaughlin’s attorney, Larry Komp, said there are no court appeals pending.
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — El nombre de Fernando Báez Sosa resuena con fuerza en Argentina casi tres años después de que este joven de 18 años, de una familia humilde de inmigrantes y estudiante de Derecho, fuera brutalmente asesinado a golpes por parte de un grupo de rugbiers a la salida de un baile
Continue Reading MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Supreme Court has elected the female chief justice in its history. Justice Norma Lucía Piña was sworn in for her four-year term at the head of the 11-member court, pledging to maintain the independence of the country’s highest court. As chief justice, Piña will also head the entire judicial branch.
Continue Reading By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Burkina Faso’s military junta says it has has expelled France’s ambassador, amid a surge in anti-French sentiment as the West African country moves to develop closer ties with Russia. The government spokesman confirmed Monday that Ambassador Luc Hallade was asked to leave, but provided no further
Continue Reading By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gangsta Boo, a Southern rapper who was a former member of the hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia, has died. She was 43. Lola “Gangsta Boo” Mitchell was found dead Sunday in Memphis, Tennessee, her hometown. She launched her rap career at age of 14
Continue Reading By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SANTOS, Brazil (AP) — Thousands of mourners, including high school students and supreme court justices, began filing past the body of Pelé on Monday on the century-old field where he made his hometown team one of Brazil’s best. The soccer great died on Thursday after a battle with cancer.
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