By DIANE JEANTET Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has tried to project national unity during Independence Day events that have included a military parade in the capital. The celebration comes just eight months after his predecessor’s supporters launched an uprising hoping to prompt the army to
Continue ReadingBy Amanda Martin-Ryan Click here for updates on this story ESSEX, Vermont (WPTZ) — If you’re driving through the Essex, Vermont neighborhood, the Quintins live in, you have to keep your eyes peeled for pedestrians, bicyclists, and, as of recently — Lola. Twelve-year-old Kate taught the 2-year-old Australian labradoodle how to ride a scooter about
Continue ReadingBy TRISHA AHMED Associated Press/Report for America MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — People living in Minnesota without legal immigration status can now begin the process of getting their driver’s license by making an appointment for their written driver’s test. Around 81,000 people are expected to be eligible under the state’s new law — dubbed “Driver’s License for
Continue ReadingBy Allie Triepke Click here for updates on this story OWYHEE COUNTY, Idaho (KIVI) — In the Owyhee Mountains, dozens of wild horses enjoy a hundred thousand acres of public land. To manage their population, the Bureau of Land Management is working to gather the multiple herds with the use of a helicopter they have
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Austin Butler is leaving his “Elvis” persona behind as he takes on a grittier role in upcoming movie “The Bikeriders.” Starring alongside Tom Hardy and “Killing Eve” star Jodie Comer, Butler plays Benny, a devoted member of the Vandals biker gang in 1960s Chicago. In what feels like an
Continue ReadingBy JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A former top executive at the failed FTX cryptocurrency exchange pleaded guilty Thursday to making tens of millions of dollars in illegal campaign contributions to U.S. politicians and engaging in a criminal conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transfer business. Ryan Salame is the former co-chief
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CNN By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — You’re going to need a play-call sheet to keep track of where to watch the National Football League on television this season. The NFL season kicks off Thursday night with the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Detroit Lions on NBC and its
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By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — The US is repositioning some troops and military equipment within Niger and removing some non-essential personnel from the country six weeks after a military coup toppled the democratically elected government, according to a US military official. The troops will move from the Air Base 101 near Niamey, the Nigerien
Continue ReadingBy JAMES TAYLOR Click here for updates on this story ROSEVILLE, California (KOVR) — She’s not old enough to vote, she’s not even old enough to get a driver’s license. But at 13 years old, Kylie Glick may just be the fastest girl in Placer County. “Nobody believes that I race,” Kylie said. This Lincoln
Continue Reading By Alex Rees, CNN New York (CNN) — While Naomi Campbell is widely reputed to be among those supermodels and industry figures for whom the term “fashionably late” is, well, an expectation, on this occasion she arrived early. On Tuesday night in New York City, Campbell debuted a collection designed with the fast-fashion brand PrettyLittleThing
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By Oliver Darcy, CNN (CNN) — Jen Psaki’s cable news show is expanding into prime time. The former White House press secretary turned MSNBC personality will begin hosting the network’s Monday 8pm ET hour starting on September 25. Psaki has hosted “Inside with Jen Psaki” on Sundays at 12pm ET since the spring of this
Continue ReadingBy Rick Karle Click here for updates on this story Alabama (WVTM) — Ray and Michele Hornsby stand by the willow tree. A redbird is perched on a limb, letting them know their son is with them. Justin Hornsby never saw Redbird Willow Farm in Anniston, Alabama. Ray and Michele built the farm years after
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story WAYNESVILLE, North Carolina (WYFF) — Authorities in North Carolina are trying to identify a couple who they stole a high-value item from Best Buy by taking their baby out of a stroller and hiding the item with a baby blanket. This happened at the store
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story HOBOKEN, New Jersey (WCBS) — Hoboken is now a “Book Sanctuary City.” The City Council unanimously approved a resolution making it official Wednesday. Hoboken’s new status will now prevent books from being restricted as well as protect endangered books and keep materials accessible to all,
Continue ReadingBy JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh told a judicial conference on Thursday he hopes there will be “concrete steps soon” to address recent ethics concerns surrounding the court, but he stopped short of addressing calls for justices to institute an official code of conduct. “We can increase
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — El Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE) convocó este miércoles a elecciones generales en El Salvador, que se desarrollarán el 4 de febrero y el 3 de marzo de 2024. En febrero, según el TSE, se realizarán las elecciones presidenciales, para las que el presidente Nayib Bukele ha dicho que
Continue ReadingBy RAF CASERT and SYLVAIN PLAZY Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium has acknowledged that its primary rail gateway has become a festering sore of drug abuse, poverty and violence. The Brussels Midi Station is a major stain on a nation preparing to take on the presidency of the European Union next year. The government
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By Ben Morse and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Players competing in the top-tier of women’s football in Spain will go on strike for the opening two weeks of the new season after a pay dispute, players’ union FUTPRO announced on Thursday. The dispute between the five unions representing the players – including many of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team now has a complete look at the 2023-24 schedule after the SEC released conference schedules on Thursday. The Tigers have an 18-game SEC slate including five different home-and-home series. The conference schedule will kick off on Saturday, Jan. 6, welcoming Georgia to Columbia for the SEC opener.
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story CENTER TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A Butler County day care worker is facing charges after police said she threw infants on the ground multiple times over the course of two years. According to court paperwork, police’s investigation into Taylor Titley, who worked at Sheryl Buffington’s
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