SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge has set a February 2024 start date for the trial of a movie armorer in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin on the set of a Western film. The judge on Monday scheduled the trial to run from Feb. 21 through March
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By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Three weeks before wildfires ravaged Maui, killing more than 100 people and displacing thousands, Hawaii’s governor, Josh Green, had warned of a different emergency: an acute housing crisis. Now Maui starts down the long process of rebuilding the more than 2,000 homes and businesses lost. Much of
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Two men remain in the hospital for serious wounds suffered at a weekend bull-running event in central Mexico that officials say had about 20 people injured. The government of the central state of Tlaxcala said in a statement late Sunday that the serious injuries involved a 31-year-old being gored in the
Continue ReadingBy FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have subpoenaed several FBI and IRS agents involved in the federal investigation into Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden. Leaders of the House Judiciary and Ways and Means committees demanded testimony Monday from four agents who worked on the yearslong case as they investigate what they
Continue ReadingBy Arielle Mitropoulos Click here for updates on this story ALBANY, New Hampshire (WMUR) — A Massachusetts man is dead after a possible drowning in Albany, according to officials. New Hampshire State Police said a family from Massachusetts was on the Passaconaway roadside of the Swift River, east of the Albany Covered Bridge, when a
Continue ReadingBy MARIA DI MENTO of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy MacKenzie Scott’s quest to give the bulk of her wealth to charity continues. So far this year, 24 nonprofits have announced they’ve received unrestricted donations from Scott through her Yield Giving fund, according to a Chronicle of Philanthropy tally. The gifts total $146
Continue Reading By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN (CNN) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau blasted Facebook for “putting corporate profits ahead of people’s safety” as the social media platform continues to block news content while wildfires rage in Canada’s Northwest Territories and British Columbia. “It is so inconceivable that a company like Facebook is choosing to put corporate
Continue ReadingINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s near-total abortion ban is set to take effect within days after the Indiana Supreme Court denied a rehearing in the case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana. Monday’s denial of the rehearing means the ban will take effect once a June 30 ruling upholding the ban is certified.
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By Kristen Holmes and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump has already taped an interview with Tucker Carlson that is expected to be used as counterprogramming for the first GOP primary debate Wednesday, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN. Trump confirmed Sunday he will not participate in the debate in
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The competition for the quarterback job behind Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City has become one worth watching. Blaine Gabbert was brought in to replace the retired Chad Henne, but the veteran has been pushed throughout training camp by Shane Buechele, a former undrafted free
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More than 60% of Missouri teachers leave the profession in their first five years on the job, education officials say.
Continue Reading By CNN staff (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump has agreed to a $200,000 bond and other release conditions after his lawyers met with the Fulton County district attorney’s office on Monday, according to court documents reviewed by CNN. Trump faces multiple criminal charges stemming from his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Spanish singer Miguel Bosé says 10 armed assailants burst into his house in Mexico City and tied him, his two children and household staff for two hours while they ransacked the premises. Bosé wrote in his Instagram account on Monday that he and his children are okay following the Friday home-invasion
Continue ReadingBy ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and JILL COLVIN Associated Press Former President Donald Trump says he will surrender to authorities in Georgia on Thursday to face charges in the case accusing him of illegally scheming to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. “Can you believe it? I’ll be going to Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday
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By Jackie Wattles and Mariya Knight, CNN (CNN) — The loss of Luna 25, Russia’s first moon mission in decades, likely came down to engine failure, Yury Borisov, the head of Russian space agency Roscosmos, told state media on Monday. “Before making adjustments, the spacecraft reoriented, and at 14:10 the engines were turned on, that
Continue ReadingBy BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — While Republican Daniel Cameron has downplayed his support for charter schools and vouchers in presenting his education plans, school choice advocacy groups have pumped millions of dollars into ads attacking his opponent, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear. With school choice simmering as an ongoing issue in Kentucky’s
Continue ReadingBy AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana is asking a federal judge to allow its law banning new downloads of TikTok to take effect while a legal challenge filed by the company and five content creators moves through the courts. Montana’s ban is set to take effect in January. The plaintiffs
Continue ReadingBy WCVB Staff Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — “My dog ate my homework” is one of the oldest excuses in the book, but “My dog ate my passport” may be a new one. That’s exactly what one Massachusetts couple said happened and it is now threatening their chance to get
Continue ReadingSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The Dominican government says the families of the 32 people killed in an explosion last week will receive a one-time payment of nearly $900 in economic aid. Officials said Monday that each family also will receive a monthly payment of $350 until December. The Aug. 14 explosion occurred at
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Even “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig can’t get “Kenough” of Ryan Gosling. The actor, who stars as Ken in the movie, had Gerwig in the throes of laughter on set while filming the “I’m Just Ken” musical sequence, as seen in new behind-the-scenes footage that was released on Monday. The
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