By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Attorneys for the tech consultant charged in the death of Cash App founder Bob Lee say their client had a cordial relationship with Lee and no reason to kill him. Nima Momeni appeared in court Monday for a preliminary hearing to determine whether there’s enough evidence
Continue ReadingMOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE, Calif. (AP) — Crews battled “fire whirls” in California’s Mojave National Preserve as a massive wildfire crossed into Nevada amid dangerously high temperatures and raging winds. The York Fire was mapped at roughly 120 square miles Monday with no containment. The blaze erupted Friday near the remote Caruthers Canyon area of the
Continue ReadingBy KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Health care providers in Alabama have filed lawsuits against state Attorney General Steve Marshall over threats to prosecute people who help women arrange abortions outside the state. The lawsuits seek a court declaration and injunction clarifying that the state’s criminal statute can’t be used to prosecute
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Paul Reubens, who found fame as the quirky man-child character Pee-wee Herman, has died, his publicist announced. He was 70. “Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with
Continue ReadingBy Robert Buan Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — REHAB Hospital of the Pacific collaborated with physical therapists, veterans groups and other organizations to bring cycling to people with physical disabilities at Kapiolani Regional Park on Sunday afternoon. Groups involved in hosting the event understand how the importance of events
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By Nadia Bidarian, CNN (CNN) — E-cigarette company Juul Labs is seeking US authorization to sell a “next-generation” vape with age verification capabilities in the United States. To verify a user’s age, the proposed vape pairs with a phone app, requiring a customer to either upload their government ID and a real-time selfie or input
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — En agosto llegan dos eventos lunares que podrían hacerte bailar a la luz de la Luna… o al menos tener una visión bastante particular dos veces en el mismo mes. Se trata de la superluna de esturión, que podrás observar al principio de este mes. Y si llegas a
Continue ReadingBy Jeff Ehling Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KTRK) — A first-of-its-kind alcohol-free zone will be established around a Heights-area day care after Houston City Council voted on Wednesday to pass it. Houston City Council voted on the proposal, which would set up a 300-foot zone around Heights Preschool where alcohol cannot
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business New York (CNN) — Anchor Brewing, which has been America’s oldest craft brewer with 127 years in business, closed its taprooms for good on Sunday. But there’s a chance the brand could live on. Loyal fans seeking one last pint formed a line outside the San Francisco-based brewery on Sunday
Continue ReadingBy Courtney Carpenter Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A grandfather was killed in a hit-and-run crash while crossing an intersection on South Braeswood in southwest Houston with his family, according to police. Now, investigators are looking for the driver responsible for the deadly crash. Houston police said the crash
Continue ReadingLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Churchill Downs will implement safety measures for its September meet including new track surface maintenance equipment and additional monitoring and equine care following 12 horse deaths before and after the Kentucky Derby that spurred suspension of its spring meet. Racing is scheduled to resume Sept. 14 and run through Oct. 1
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By Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — As legal fees for Donald Trump and his associates mount, the former president’s leadership PAC that has been used to pay many of these bills requested a refund on a $60 million contribution it made to a super PAC supporting Trump, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM Associated Press BAYREUTH, Germany (AP) — Nathalie Stutzmann has become the second woman to lead a Richard Wagner opera at the Bayreuth Festival. The 58-year-old former contralto, fresh off her first season as Atlanta Symphony Orchestra music director, drew a luminous performance of “Tannhäuser” at the Festpielhaus on Friday night in a
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By Rosie Nguyen Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KTRK) — A man is now in custody following a deadly triple shooting outside a southwest Houston pub Sunday morning, according to HPD. Houston Police Department Lt. Ignacio Izaguirre said the shooting happened at about 2 a.m. at Hunter’s Pub on South Post Oak
Continue ReadingPORT ANGELES, Wash. (AP) — National Park Service rangers say an 8-year-old child has survived a cougar attack with minor injuries. The attack happened Saturday during a camping trip in Olympic National Park in Washington state. Rangers are searching for the animal and have shut down the campsite. Park officials say the cougar casually abandoned
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PARAMOUNT PICTURES, ANGEL STUDIOS, WALT DISNEY PICTURES, UNIVERSAL PICTURES, WARNER BROS. PICTURES, CNN By Eva Rothenberg, CNN (CNN) — It’s a tale of two movies and a box office triumph: “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” maintained incredible momentum into their second weekends. “Barbie” wore several hats this weekend, with domestic “Barbie” impressing with $93 million in gross
Continue ReadingBy Madison Beam Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — With the new school year quickly approaching the stress of buying new uniforms, supplies and learning new bus schedules can be a big load. North Louisiana motorcycle and social clubs handed out free school supplies Sunday at the Friendship House on
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A Rolla man died Sunday when a truck hit his Jeep when he failed to yield during a left turn, the Missouri State Highway Patrol says.
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story GEORGE COUNTY, Mississippi (WLOX) — A Lucedale man wanted for the murder of his wife has been arrested, Sheriff Keith Havard confirms. Sheriff Havard says 32-year-old Jacob Kyle McIntosh was arrested in Mobile County, Alabama Monday morning. Friday, law enforcement announced a warrant for McIntosh’s
Continue ReadingBy Briana Smith Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Residents are reeling after a massive fire broke out at a rowhome in South Philadelphia on Saturday morning. The first and second floors of the home on West Porter Street were burned to a crisp, and everything inside was destroyed by the
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