By Anna Chernova and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said relations with the United Arab Emirates were at an all-time high during his first visit to the Middle East since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearly two years ago. Putin praised cooperation between the two countries as he met President Mohammed
Continue ReadingBALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland’s attorney general is requesting a new hearing after a federal appeals court struck down the state’s handgun licensing law last month. A three-judge panel considered the law in light of a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling and found it violates the Second Amendment by placing arduous requirements on would-be gun purchasers.
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By Betsy Klein, Donald Judd and Michael Williams, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced his support for a new team – and flag – competing in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Delivering remarks at the White House Tribal Nations Summit in Washington, Biden said his administration would back a request
Continue ReadingBy T.A. Walker Click here for updates on this story JUPITER, Florida (WPTV) — Family, friends, and co-workers said Edna W. Runner was a community trailblazer who believed the children of west Jupiter deserved an opportunity to live the American Dream. The tutorial center, which bears her name, has changed the lives of thousands in
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By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — According to almost every beloved romantic comedy ever — and even some not-so-beloved ones — romance and the holiday season go hand-in-hand. That has to be the reason for the myriad of holiday-themed romantic comedies, from cult favorites like “The Holiday” and Netflix efforts like “The Knight before Christmas.”
Continue ReadingBy MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Urie has a very hard job this winter: Not cracking up when he’s not supposed to on Broadway. The former “Ugly Betty” and current “Shrinking” star is in a revival of the madcap medieval musical “Spamalot” and that means regular silliness from his co-stars.
Continue ReadingBy JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Though shaken by Von Miller being charged with domestic violence, general manager Brandon Beane and the Buffalo Bills proceeded cautiously on Wednesday in awaiting the legal process to play out before rushing to judgement or discipline. For now, the NFL’s active leader in sacks
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By Sharon Danquah Click here for updates on this story CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Families delivered a tearful message at First Baptist Church in Clarksville about how they are using ornaments to remember victims of homicide. They made ornaments with the names and faces of family members killed. It’s a way of honoring loved ones
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By Chuck Morris Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Nashville mother impacted by gun violence is considering a run for a Tennessee State House seat. Shaundelle Brooks made an announcement on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday. Her son, Akilah Dasilva, was one of four victims killed in
Continue Reading By Francesca Perry, CNN (CNN) — British photographer Oli Kellett has taken his camera from New York to Rio de Janeiro, obsessively capturing one everyday aspect of big cities: Crosswalks. In his images, these banal parts of urban infrastructure transform into dramatically lit, cinematic scenes featuring people waiting to cross, suspended in a moment of
Continue ReadingBy Matt Woods Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — A postal worker from Moberly, Missouri, is charged with stealing mail. Dawn Dowling, 58, was indicted on one count of embezzlement of mail y a postal service employee. Federal prosecutors allege she took mail from July to August, including rebates
Continue Reading By Melanie Zanona and Haley Talbot, CNN Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is resigning from Congress and will leave at the end of this year, he announced in a Wall Street Journal op-ed on Wednesday — a highly anticipated decision that comes two months after his unprecedented ouster from the speakership. McCarthy’s decision will narrow
Continue ReadingBy LOLITA C. BALDOR and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is sending a $175 million package of military aid to Ukraine, including guided missiles for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), anti-armor systems and high-speed anti-radiation missiles, the Pentagon and State Department announced on Wednesday. The latest aid comes as
Continue Reading By Blake Ellis, Melanie Hicken, Audrey Ash, Pamela Brown and Curt Devine, CNN (CNN) — The US Coast Guard, rocked by allegations that its leaders for years concealed damning information about sexual assaults and other serious misconduct, released a highly critical report Wednesday acknowledging it had “failed to keep our people safe,” while vowing to
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CNN By Blake Ellis, Melanie Hicken, Audrey Ash, Pamela Brown and Curt Devine, CNN (CNN) — The US Coast Guard, rocked by allegations that its leaders for years concealed damning information about sexual assaults and other serious misconduct, released a highly critical report Wednesday acknowledging it had “failed to keep our people safe,” while vowing
Continue ReadingBy Mike Trim Click here for updates on this story TEQUESTA, Florida (WPTV) — An honorary diploma has been awarded to a local Pearl Harbor survivor as he prepares for the 82nd commemoration of the attack. Harry Chandler lives at Tequesta Terrace Senior Living and he’s one of only a few remaining Pearl Harbor attack
Continue ReadingBy DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer The federal government will propose to require drug and alcohol testing for employees of foreign aircraft-repair shops outside the United States. That would bring foreign repair shops under the same rules that apply to workers in the U.S. The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it will publish its
Continue ReadingBy Allen Cone Click here for updates on this story WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WPTV) — An Army veteran received an electrifying surprise Tuesday night. Florida Power & Light with help from One Life to Live Foundation provided Sandra Antor and her family with energy-efficient holiday decorations and presents. Her brother helped arrange the surprise.
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By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — McDonald’s has a burger strategy to spark growth in the next few years. That strategy can be boiled down to one word: More. “In the US, in a number of markets, around the world, having a larger burger is an opportunity,” CEO Chris Kempczinski told CNN in
Continue Reading CNN By Kareem Khadder and Celine Alkhaldi, CNN (CNN) — The Israel Defense Forces has launched an investigation after a video emerged of an Israeli soldier shooting and wounding a mentally disabled Palestinian near the occupied West Bank city of Hebron. Tarek Abu Abed, known to friends and family as “Ghazzawi,” was on his way home Tuesday
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