By Zoe Brown Click here for updates on this story JOHNSON COUNTY, Kansas (KCTV) — A woman has been sentenced for her role in the death of a 2-year-old in Merriam, Kansas, in 2020. According to the Johnson County district attorney, Shelly Christine Vallejo will spend 123 months or 10.25 years in prison. This comes
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story TACOMA, Washington (KPTV) — In a rare move by the Washington health department, a woman with tuberculosis in Tacoma could be arrested on Friday if she continues to refuse treatment. A judge issued an arrest warrant for the woman who is refusing treatment last week,
Continue ReadingBy Chris Boyette and Paul P. Murphy, CNN A man has been charged with murder in connection with a killing in St. Louis Monday that a witness captured on video, which appears to show a man being shot at close range while sitting on a sidewalk downtown at about 10 a.m. The St. Louis Circuit
Continue ReadingBy Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — A public hearing over the possible exoneration of those convicted of witchcraft in the 1600s is set for Wednesday in Hartford. House Joint Resolution 34, the “Resolution Concerning Certain Witchcraft Convictions in Colonial Connecticut,” will be taken up by the Judiciary
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By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gasoline with higher blends of ethanol could be sold year-round in eight Midwestern states beginning in 2024 under a rule proposed Wednesday by the Environmental Protection Agency. The proposed rule is a victory for the biofuels industry, which for years has pushed to allow sales
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By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer David Benner, who spent nearly 30 years as the director of media relations for the Indiana Pacers, died Wednesday after a long illness. Benner’s death was announced by the team, after confirmation from his family. He was 67. The Indiana native was prominent in the chronicling of sports in
Continue Reading By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge says NFL Coach Brian Flores can let a jury decide the merits of his discrimination claims against the league, the Denver Broncos, the New York Giants and the Houston Texans, but he must pursue his claims against the Miami Dolphins through arbitration. Judge
Continue Reading By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gasoline with higher blends of ethanol could be sold year-round in eight Midwestern states beginning in 2024 under a rule proposed Wednesday by the Environmental Protection Agency. The proposed rule is a victory for the biofuels industry, which for years has pushed to allow sales
Continue ReadingBy Sabrina Clay and Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN The New College of Florida’s reshaped board of trustees voted Tuesday to abolish diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the school after a heated public comment session — events that follow Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to move the college in a conservative direction. The vote will
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By Rob Picheta, CNN Russian forces are edging closer and closer to capturing the city of Bakhmut, after weeks of bloody fighting gradually wore down a resolute Ukrainian resistance. Bakhmut is not the sort of city Moscow had hoped to be fighting for in the second year of its invasion — it is a relatively
Continue Reading By EVENS SANON and DÁNICA COTO Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s former soccer federation president whose lifetime ban from sport over sexual abuse allegations was overturned last month has announced he is reclaiming his position. Wednesday’s announcement by Yves Jean-Bart could lead to a standoff with FIFA, which already has appointed an emergency
Continue ReadingBy Sawyer Buccy Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — There are reasons why Betty Lindberg pushes her body to its limits, she trains 6 days a week, at 98 years old. What those reasons are? She has no idea. “You know, if you could tell me then I can tell
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Adam Pourahmadi, CNN The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday inaugurated the “Abrahamic Family House,” an interfaith complex housing a mosque, a church, and the Gulf Arab state’s first ever purpose-built synagogue. Designed by renowned Ghanaian-British architect David Adjaye, the project incorporates several architectural styles traditionally found in mosques, churches and synagogues around the world. The
Continue Reading By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Four family members from Australia who were injured during a crash-landing of a sightseeing helicopter in December are suing a Las Vegas-based tour operator. Papillon Grand Canyon Tours and its parent company are accused of negligence and liability in the complaint filed Monday in Nevada state
Continue ReadingBy Andy Pierrotti Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — On the last day of school before Christmas, 13-year-old Celene Harris was having one of the best days of the semester with her classmates at the Newton County Theme School. Her teachers handed out hot chocolate and even Chick-fil-A. “Everything was
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By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN A lot can change in two decades. Or… not. In 2022, US women on average earned about 82 cents for every dollar a man earned, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of median hourly earnings of both full- and part-time workers. That’s a big leap from the 65 cents
Continue Reading By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — After days of speculation, the harsh reality of the Chicago Blackhawks’ situation was reinforced by one move in a flurry of transactions ahead of the NHL trade deadline. The reverberations of Chicago’s decision to trade Patrick Kane to the New York Rangers were felt almost immediately,
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN Español) — La Asociación Nacional de Intérpretes (Andi) de México comunicó este miércoles el fallecimiento de su socia Irma Serrano, conocida como “La Tigresa”. La publicación no detalló el motivo de su muerte. Fue una reconocida cantante de rancheras y corridos, así como actriz. También incursionó en la política. (Crédito: Univision) Serrano, originaria de Chiapas,
Continue Reading By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Nearly a dozen trades were completed around the NHL on Tuesday. But the deadline is still a couple of days away. Some of those moves have set the table for more action around the league. The domino effect continued with defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado acquiring center Lars Eller
Continue ReadingBy Caitlin Lilly Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — The city of North Las Vegas on Saturday will host the first-ever mariachi competition in Nevada. As part of the competition, over 20 middle and high school mariachi groups from across the Las Vegas Valley will showcase their talent. The
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