By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Lauch Faircloth of North Carolina has died. He was 95. The onetime conservative Democrat switched late in his career to the Republicans and then got elected to Congress. Former campaign aide and close friend Brad Crone said Faircloth died Thursday at his
Continue ReadingBy Trae Harris, Hannah Mose Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — Many in mid-Michigan are complaining about the abundance of mosquitoes after a wet summer. For about a month now, the Saginaw Mosquito Abatement Commission has been working to bring mosquito numbers down, especially since the discovery of Eastern Equine
Continue ReadingBy ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Legislature has voted to give Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration permission to buy massive amounts of electricity, a move aimed at avoiding blackouts by shoring up the state’s power supply while jumpstarting the West Coast’s fledgling offshore wind industry. Five companies paid roughly $750
Continue ReadingBy WANF Staff Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — There are several reports of flooding across metro Atlanta on Thursday afternoon after heavy rain came through. The rain is expected to stick around for the evening and a couple of storms could become strong or severe with gusty winds and
Continue ReadingBy JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A trial challenging voting district maps in Georgia has concluded, leaving a decision in the hands of a federal judge. A lawyer for the state said in closing arguments Thursday that court intervention on behalf of Black voters isn’t needed. Plaintiffs say Black voters are still fighting
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Contract talks that could end Hollywood’s writers strike are set to resume next week. The alliance that represents studios, streaming services and production companies said in a statement Thursday that they had reached out to leaders of the writers union, and the two sides agreed to resume negotiations next week. No
Continue ReadingBy Susan Raff, Evan Sobol Click here for updates on this story Connecticut (WFSB) — The cost of prescription drugs keeps going up, but some relief is coming. Connecticut is launching a drug discount card. This new drug card could save you quite a bit of money, and 98-percent of pharmacies in Connecticut will accept
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported in a Thursday morning fire at Whitton Heights Mobile Home and RV Park in Cole County, but a few pets died, according to Cole County fire officials. One of the mobile homes was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived, according to Cole County Fire Protection District Deputy
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By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — US oil prices climbed above $90 a barrel on Thursday for the first time in 10 months, threatening to push gasoline prices even higher and heat up inflation across the economy. High oil prices have already created an unusual situation where gasoline is getting more expensive even
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN) — Más de 5.000 personas murieron por las inundaciones catastróficas en el este de Libia, según funcionarios gubernamentales y de hospitales, luego de que las fuertes lluvias que dejó la tormenta Daniel inundaran la región costera del país. Se cree que unas 10.000 personas están desaparecidas, según la Federación Internacional de Sociedades
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Ryan Phillippe is on a sobriety journey, and is celebrating a major milestone. “Officially the longest I’ve gone since I was a teen without some kind of nicotine or marijuana in my system(among other things…),” the “Cruel Intentions” actor wrote in the caption of a post on his verified
Continue ReadingDOUGLAS, Ariz. (AP) — The sheriff of Arizona’s easternmost border county is calling on state and federal officials for help with the sudden daily releases of more than a hundred migrants seeking asylum in the U.S., including families with small children. Sheriff Mark Dannels of Cochise County said Thursday the rural area doesn’t have shelters
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The updated COVID-19 shots will be available at drive-thru vaccination events held by MU Health Care. The flu shot will also be available. According to a Thursday press release, the drive-thru event will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at South Providence Medical Park on: Saturday, Sept. 30Saturday, Oct. 14Saturday, Oct. 28
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By Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump said Thursday that he discussed pardoning himself in the final days of his presidency but dismissed the option to do so. “I could’ve pardoned myself. Do you know what? I was given an option to pardon myself. I could’ve pardoned myself when I left. People
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — *NSYNC no ha dicho completamente “adiós” a hacer más música juntos. Justin Timberlake, Joey Fatone, JC Chasez, Lance Bass y Chris Kirkpatrick se reunieron oficialmente para lanzar una nueva canción llamada “Take You to a Better Place”, que aparecerá en la próxima película “Trolls Band Together”. Un sitio web
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By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — A spacecraft left behind by US astronauts on the lunar surface could be causing small tremors known as moonquakes, according to a new study. Researchers revealed the previously unknown form of seismic activity on the moon for the first time through an analysis of Apollo-era data using modern algorithms.
Continue ReadingMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Public Library Service has voted to create a list of books that parents might consider inappropriate for children and teenagers. News outlets report the list will be compiled from submissions from the public and posted to the Library Service website and distributed to libraries. The proposal was sponsored by
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A last-minute legal challenge by Donald Trump’s lawyers could disrupt a trial scheduled for next month in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ business fraud lawsuit against the former president and his company. A state appeals court judge on Thursday ordered a potential postponement of
Continue ReadingBy KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino company Caesars Entertainment on Thursday joined Las Vegas gambling rival MGM Resorts International in reporting that it was hit by a cyberattack, but added in a report to federal regulators that its casino and online operations were not disrupted. The Reno-based publicly traded company told
Continue ReadingBy ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will withhold less military aid from Egypt over its human rights abuses this year. Administration officials said Thursday that decision comes despite determining that the Egyptian government had made no progress or lost ground on arbitrary detentions and other abuses. Administration officials, speaking on
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