PARIS (AP) — Prosecutors say a French bishop has been handed a preliminary charge of attempting to rape an adult man a decade ago. It is the latest of a growing number of accusations of sexual abuse by clergy in France. The French Bishops Conference says Bishop Georges Colomb denies wrongdoing. Prosecutors say the investigation
Continue ReadingU.S. auto safety regulators say they are reviewing some Hyundai and Kia recalls related to brake safety units to determine if they should have been done sooner. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation is reviewing 16 Hyundai and Kia recalls conducted since 2016 that involve more than 6 million vehicles for
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By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — There are lots of electric scooters available today in a huge range of styles and prices. But none of them look like the new Honda Motocompacto. Honda seemingly took design inspiration from Ikea furniture while it’s still in the box. The Motocompacto’s seat, back wheel and handle bars fold
Continue ReadingBy WAYNE PARRY Associated Press MIDDLETOWN, N.J. (AP) — A company proposing a wind farm off New Jersey is investing $10.6 million to help grow the industry’s supply chain and support related technology startups. Attentive Energy is one of four projects recently proposed in New Jersey’s latest wind farm solicitations. It’s a collaboration between Houston-based
Continue ReadingBy JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation barring individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence from possessing firearms for at least an eight-year-period. Whitmer said at Monday’s signing that prohibiting gun possession for people involved in domestic violence it’s “just common sense.” She pointed to federal statistics
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By Thomas Page, CNN (CNN) — Ridley Scott has more to say. The director has been in garrulous form on the press tour for “Napoleon,” his historical epic starring Joaquin Phoenix as the titular emperor of France. Scott has taken to task historians questioning the accuracy of his film (“Get a life”), had a pop
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By Jessica Larché Click here for updates on this story CHESAPEAKE, Virginia (WTKR) — Michelle Johnson told me her son, Brian Pendleton, was known best for sparking joy. “He used to like to make people laugh,” Johnson said. “That was Brian.” It’s been nearly a year since she’s heard her son’s sounds of joy. “It’s
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team’s annual rivalry meeting with Arkansas will come with a different set of stakes, in 2023, as the Tigers will look to capture the program’s first 10-win season since 2014. Just one year ago, when the Razorbacks visited Faurot Field in 2022, MU was fighting for bowl eligibility. However,
Continue ReadingBy Joan Biskupic, CNN (CNN) — The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murder in the 2020 killing of George Floyd. Chauvin was found guilty in April 2021 of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s death. He was sentenced
Continue ReadingBy Brisa Colón Click here for updates on this story HOLLISTER, California (KSBW) — A criminal investigation is underway after former San Benito County Supervisor Anthony Botelho admitted to taking 20 “Stop Strada Verde” signs. But at this point, according to the San Benito County District Attorney, Botelho will not be facing any criminal repercussions.
Continue ReadingBy A.J. Davis Click here for updates on this story CHEROKEE COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident between a father and his son. Deputies say they were called on Saturday around 8:45 p.m. to Garvin Lake Road in Gaffney. According to deputies, when they arrived on
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Kyle Helms joined the ABC 17 News team as a photographer in August of 2023 before moving into the sports department as a reporter and anchor. He previously interned with ABC 17 in 2021 and graduated from the University of Missouri in May 2023.
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By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Javier Milei won Argentina’s presidential election Sunday on a ticket to overhaul South America’s No. 2 economy and ditch its peso currency in favor of the US dollar. Will the Libertarian’s radical plans see the light of day? Milei’s La Libertad Avanza coalition won the election with nearly
Continue Reading By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — A sudden and seismic leadership crisis at OpenAI has led to a revolving door of CEOs at the artificial intelligence company, with tech entrepreneur Emmett Shear becoming the latest to take the helm on Monday. Just days earlier, OpenAI’s board abruptly ousted then-CEO Sam Altman, installing Chief Technology Officer
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a $11 million deal with right-hander Lance Lynn for the upcoming season. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract is pending a physical. Lynn
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Marshall Cohen and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals panel appears inclined to restore the limited gag order in former President Donald Trump’s federal election subversion case, but may loosen some restrictions so he can more directly criticize special counsel Jack Smith. A three-judge panel of the DC US Circuit Court
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TODAY: Afternoon highs remain into the mid-40s as heavier bands of rainfall passes through between 2-7 pm. TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to just under 40 degrees as scattered showers remain across Mid-Missouri. EXTENDED: Highs remain into the upper 40s throughout the first half of the week with drier conditions after Tuesday morning. Thursday sees highs
Continue ReadingBy JUSTIN KABUMBA and JEAN-YVES KAMALE Associated Press KISANGANI, Congo (AP) — Congolese businessman and opposition leader Moise Katumbi has launched his bid for the presidency, five years after the regime in power at the time blocked him from running. He is among those seeking to challenge President Felix Tshisekedi in the Dec. 20 vote.
Continue ReadingBy MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Cole Koepke was en route to a minor league game with Syracuse of the AHL when he heard from a friend that Adam Johnson had been cut by a skate blade during a hockey game in Britain. After the game last month, the Tampa Bay Lightning
Continue ReadingBy HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer OpenAI is bringing in the former head of Twitch as interim CEO just days after the company pushed out its well-known leader, Sam Altman, sparking upheaval in the world of artificial intelligence. Emmett Shear announced his new role Monday morning in a post on X while also acknowledging “the process
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