By Lauren Fox, CNN The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday voted to advance the embattled nomination of Eric Garcetti to be ambassador to India. The vote was 13-8, primarily along party lines. Two Republicans Sens. Todd Young of Indiana and Bill Hagerty of Tennessee voted with Democrats to support the nominee. The next step
Continue ReadingBy KPTV Staff Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Portland police detained a man Wednesday morning after allegedly shooting a pellet gun at a woman in Southeast Portland. Officers responded to the 8200 block of Southeast 82nd Avenue just after 6 a.m. after a woman called to report that she
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By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Time might have run out for Novak Djokovic to be admitted US entry to play at Indian Wells, but US politicians — notably Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — are lobbying for regulations to change and allow the world No. 1 into the country in time for the Miami Open. The US
Continue ReadingBy Betsy Webster Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — A new bill that passed the house resoundingly would change where and when sales taxes are paid on vehicle purchases. The premise is that it would cut down on the number of people who drive around on long-expired temporary tags,
Continue ReadingBy Lacey Beasley Click here for updates on this story ROBERTSDALE, Alabama (WALA) — There are more details into the background of the man killed in the deputy-involved shooting Thursday in Elsanor. Baldwin County Major Crimes said the man charged at a deputy with a knife, resulting in the deputy using deadly force. Now, we
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Police found a handgun in a vehicle in the parking lot of a Pulaski County high school Wednesday morning.
Continue ReadingBy Tajma Hall Click here for updates on this story RACINE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A big step toward long-awaited justice has finally come to a Racine family decades after their loved one was killed. Linda Fields was found dead in a front yard back in 2000. Now, a suspect has been charged in the case.
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By Gregory Wallace and Nicky Robertson, CNN After at least six incidents this year, the nation’s top aviation official says he does not know whether close calls involving airliners are on the rise, but says the issue and its causes will be examined at a safety conference next week. “It’s a good question,” Billy Nolen,
Continue ReadingBy Dion Lim Click here for updates on this story FREMONT, California (KGO) — The family of Jasper Wu, the toddler killed along I-880 in Oakland in November 2021, is expressing concern as a policy change within the Alameda County District Attorney’s office could drastically change the sentencing in their case. I sat down with
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NEW YORK — Led by Desmond Watson’s 17 points, the Davidson Wildcats defeated the St. Bonaventure Bonnies 65-54 in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament
Continue Reading By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne’s endorsement of an artificial intelligence essay-writing tool is raising questions about whether college athletic programs should provide clearer ethical guidelines for athletes earning money from name, image and likeness contracts. LSU has declined comment on Dunne’s Caktus.AI promotion. But the
Continue Reading DALLAS (AP) — Two men who were in a Phoenix hotel lobby the night that Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin was accused of misconduct with a female employee said Wednesday they didn’t see him do anything wrong and that his brief interaction with the woman appeared friendly. Phil Watkins of Australia and Bryn
Continue Reading By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Coming off an unprecedented performance at the world championships, 18-year-old Jordan Stolz is already facing inevitable comparisons to the greatest speedskater of them all. Eric Heiden. Stolz chuckles a bit at being mentioned in the same sentence with the winner of five gold medals at the 1980 Winter Olympics.
Continue ReadingBy MARISSA PERLMAN, ASAL REZAEI Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A Chicago firefighter’s wife and three children were left in critical condition after being rescued from a house fire in the Montclare neighborhood Tuesday night. The fire broke out in a house at 2554 N. Rutherford Ave., off Wrightwood Avenue.
Continue ReadingBy NICK STARLING Click here for updates on this story TARRANT COUNTY (KTVT) — Buyers beware! The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office is warning consumers in the market for a new vehicle to be careful about where they buy from. The warning comes amid a rash of reports from people saying they bought stolen newer model
Continue ReadingBy SHAUN BOYD Click here for updates on this story COLORADO (KCNC) — Some state lawmakers say no child under 12 should be charged with any crime but murder. A yet-to-be-introduced bill would instead refer those kids for treatment and services. It comes as violent crime involving kids rose by 40% last year. According to
Continue ReadingBy Andy Alcock Click here for updates on this story LAWRENCE, Kansas (KMBC) — There’s a new plan close to being finalized to build a new community of temporary shelters or cabins for Lawrence’s homeless population. “Part of our mission here is that everybody has a safe and functional neighborhood to live in,” said Craig
Continue ReadingBy KCAL KCBS Staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — In light of the recent crimes targeting the Jewish community throughout Los Angeles County, organizers of the Purim celebration in the Fairfax District Tuesday evening have opted for additional security to lend participants some peace of mind. As told
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By Melanie Wingo Click here for updates on this story ROCKLIN, California (KCRA) — On bookstore shelves now: a second book inspired by the life of a Rocklin girl with Down syndrome. Fourteen-year-old Sofia Sanchez autographed copies of “You Are Loved” at a book signing appearance Tuesday. It’s the companion book to “You Are Enough.”
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By Breana Ross Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WBAL) — One Baltimore Ravens player is reminding students the importance of starting the day with a good meal. Ravens’ offensive-tackle Morgan Moses visited Belmont Elementary School on Tuesday for National School Breakfast Week. “When it’s fourth quarter, it’s one minute (left), and Lamar
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